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Crowds jam the Boardwalk during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, which turned out to be one of the resort’s busiest in years. Despite a weather forecast that said rain and strong winds spawned by Hurricane Arthur were likely, clear skies and dry weather on Saturday and Sunday greeted visitors to the beach.

Fourth: big crowds, little storm Resort sees one of its biggest holiday weekends in years By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) Despite threats from a hurricane passing offshore, Independence Day brought a flagship weekend for businesses in Ocean City. “It was one for the record books. I have

never seen so many cars, so many people coming in to Ocean City,” said Annemarie Dickerson, owner of the Francis Scott Key Family Resort in West Ocean City. Forecasts calling for stormy weather as Hurricane Arthur traveled up the coast might have thwarted vacation plans for some, but the storm only brought rain Friday morning followed by an ideal beach weekend. Hotels across the resort filled their

rooms for the long weekend, said Susan Jones, executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association. “It was about 95 percent full” across HMRA members, she said. “There were people leading up to the weekend who were calling who were very concerned about the weather. I did hear of a few cancellations, but only a handful. I think they filled everything that was canceled.” See FOURTH Page 10

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By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) The Ocean City Beach Patrol knows what it’s talking about when it issues advisories regarding dangerous currents, considering that even the resort’s best can find itself in need of assistance when the tide is really rolling. That is, after all, what happened last

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) The Ocean City Council will revisit its closed-door decision of two weeks ago to sidestep its own purchasing requirements so it could grant a contract extension to the resort’s marketing firm, MGH Advertising. The move appeared to be an attempt to avoid re-entering the bidding process for an advertising agency, since MGH’s contract expires at the end of this year. Although the outcome of the public vote, set for July 15, is not likely to be different, the dispute over the contract this week appears to have validated some council members’ accusations that City Hall’s preferential treatment of its long-time advertising agency could be seen as going too far. “I believe that the contract that got voted on in closed session has violated the Open Meetings Act,” said Councilwoman Margaret Pillas, who was not present at the meeting two weeks ago when the agency was granted a threeyear extension, valued at $826,488, without previous public disclosure. “I’d like to see what the procedure is to get the state’s special prosecutor involved,” Pillas said. “I’m very suspicious here.” In a four-to-one decision, the council granted MGH a three-year extension at the agency’s current rate of $22,598 per month, instead of See CLOSED-DOOR Page 6 We Service All HVAC Brands

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Parking stops 45th Street project Zoning Appeals board says center short 55 spaces it needs for new plaza on site By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) The city’s Board of Zoning Appeals has turned down a request that would have allowed re-development at the 45th Street plaza to go forward, despite running 55 parking spaces short of city code requirements. The board denied an appeal by local developer and Sunsations owner Avi Sibony for a 55-space waiver on new site plans for the shopping plaza, which occupies the bayside block between 45th and 46th Streets. “Essentially, the board found that it would adversely affect the surrounding properties to give such an extensive parking waiver,” said BZA attorney Heather Stansbury. Sibony purchased the property some years ago, and has since renovated the contiguous span of buildings on the west and north sides of the property. These now house four separate restaurants and bars, while the separate row of buildings on the south border of the property is used as a Sunsations. With the current setup, the property actually has an excess of parking under the city’s code, which requires

dedicated parking spaces per square footage depending the facility’s use. The excess spaces are used as paid beach parking. “Essentially, he was tearing down the south side of the plaza,” Stansbury said. “He was proposing to then build a much larger Sunsations that fronted the highway.” That setup, however, would create a parking burden 55 spaces beyond what is currently available in the lot. While one neighboring property testified that the shortage would not be a problem, two others testified that it

‘The de-watering allows them to excavate that close to sea level.’ City Engineer Terry McGean would, Stansbury said, although Sibony’s representatives had disputed the notion that any current parking difficulties in the area were being incurred by the 45th Street businesses. Sibony’s attorney, Joe Moore, was not available by press time. “Fifty-five spaces is a lot, and when you have testimony from adjacent properties, the board just felt it was too much of a waiver,” Stansbury said. The 45th Street facility is the second major redevelopment project currently being undertaken by Sibony.

Another new building is currently under construction at the former Hampton House site, on the Boardwalk between Fourth and Fifth Streets. Recent City Council meetings have seen questions raised as to the site’s future. Several projects had been pitched for the location, but all would have required parking waivers and were turned down due to concern of overcrowding by neighbors. The current plan for the site – as presented to the city - call for retail spaces with slightly below-grade parking garage. But Sibony successfully applied to the county’s liquor licensing board in May for the space to house a bar and restaurant, a proposal that had been shot down earlier by the city. Plans for such have not yet come back to City Hall. Further, draining of the lot for construction of the garage, given the coastal soil, has caused concerns from adjacent properties that their foundations are at risk. “The de-watering allows them to excavate that close to sea level,” said City Engineer Terry McGean. “Then, because that building has parking underneath it, they have to excavate next to the adjacent buildings.” “The Buildings Department has been keeping an eye on them and has shut the site down a few times,” McGean said.

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Liquor board grants licenses and transfers

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) The Board of License Commissioners discussed the following topics and took the following actions during the June 25 meeting.

The board approved the request for an upgrade in the alcoholic beverage license for the deli at 1503 Philadelphia Avenue. The deli may now sell beer and wine for consumption on the premises as well as for carry-out.

Street to 71st Street. The new business, located in the former Bagels and Buns, has been operating since May 7. Customers may purchase beer and wine to go if they purchase food to go. It has approximately 59 seats and may have entertainment of up to three pieces outside from 6-10 p.m. three days per week. It may also have entertainment by a single performer inside, but not at the same time as outside entertainment. The 63rd Street location, which has been in business for five years, will continue to sell crabs, but will no longer sell alcohol.

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license for Martin Fish Company at the commercial harbor in West Ocean City. The Martins will have a restaurant in addition to their fish market. The building, located on Harbor Road, has not changed except for the north side, where a deck has been added. On that deck will be 10 tables and 40 chairs. Inside will be five tables and 10 chairs. The business may sell beer and wine to go and purchasers may take an open container of alcohol to their boats, but not elsewhere.

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The board granted the request to expand the food and alcohol service on the restaurant’s second floor from 10 p.m. to midnight. The restaurant is located on the bay at Dorchester Street.

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The board granted the request for the transfer of a seven-day beer and wine license from Suns of the Beach to OC’s Restaurant. The business, OC’s Restaurant and Sushi Bar is located at 1804 N. Philadelphia Ave

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The board granted the request for a Class D seven-day beer, wine and liquor license for Beach Barrels at 13207 Coastal Highway. The location was formerly Brewski Brothers. Owner Ray McGrath, who owns Primo Hoagies next door, had originally planned to have one large premise, but plans were changed.

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Closed-door MGH extension gets a do-over Continued from Page 1 soliciting competitive bids. Councilman Brent Ashley was the only opponent of the move, voicing the same concerns that Pillas expressed this week. “This contract should’ve been disclosed in an open session,” Pillas said. “I believe we cannot change these policies in closed session until we vote on it in open session.” Although the council has the right to accept unsolicited proposals from vendors, the unrequested pitch from MGH for a three-year deal does not meet what the city’s purchasing standards consider a “valid unsolicited proposal.” To be considered as such, exclusive deals “cannot be an advance proposal for a known Town requirement that is available through normal competitive

bidding procedures.” MGH’s services are available, and normally procured, through a public Request for Proposals (RFP). Although the council does have the right to negotiate a new contract with a sole vendor for certain services, that is only if a majority votes in open session to decline the bid process. When pressed by Pillas, City Solicitor Guy Ayres confirmed that “it should’ve been done in public.” However, Ayres said, he believed the council could secure a three-year contract directly, if it so choses, as long as the proper procedures are followed. “I don’t know why you all are making this so hard on yourselves,” Ayres said. “Why don’t you just vote to put it on the agenda for the next open session and then just do it?” Still, some council members were

ready to take another fast-track vote Monday night, with Council Secretary and Tourism Commission Chair Mary Knight making the motion and Councilman Doug Cymek seconding it to approve the three-year extension. “The reason I won’t rescind my motion is that I firmly believe in our partnership with the business community,” Knight said, arguing that the contract extension was not a preferential deal but rather the result of a long, positive working relationship with MGH on the part of the Tourism Commission and the business groups represented therein. “Based on the successes we’ve had, I’m making this motion and standing by it,” Knight said. MGH has been the city’s marketing firm for the past 11 years, coordinating the resort’s public presence outside the

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island with everything from TV ads in Pennsylvania to billboards on the Jersey Turnpike. The company last signed an agreement with the town in 2010, following a competitive selection process. In 2012, the council came close to doing another competitive bid process, but was lobbied against doing so by the city’s Tourism Advisory Board and city staff. Their argument was not necessarily an endorsement of the arrangement, but that they would not have enough time to make an informed selection before MGH’s contract expired. However, the 2012 vote to delay a competitive bid also came with the caveat that the advertising contract would be rebid in 2013, which it was not, for reasons that have never fully been explained. But there is clear political interest in keeping – or not keeping – MGH as the city’s marketing agent, since it is also the city’s de-facto PR agency. Any successes touted by MGH are also City Hall’s successes, given that the resort government itself is the primary destination marketing agency in the resort and typically takes the bulk of the responsibility, positive or negative, for the health of the tourism economy. This would have been the second year in a row in which the city has revealed, after the fact, that it has granted a contract extension to MGH. Although the contract was supposed to be re-bid last year, it was only after inquiries by this newspaper that it was made known that the notification deadline for a re-bidding had not been met and that MGH’s contract had been extended. “I think you’re avoiding something and I’m very concerned about it,” Pillas said. “It seems you won’t do something very simple to do your fiduciary duty.” “All I’m saying is, ‘Let’s get it out in the public,’ and you’re refusing to do it … against the recommendation of our attorney.” Knight and Cymek subsequently amended their motion to instead put the contract issue on the agenda for the coming week. The council approved it unanimously.

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Frequent customer alleged to be robber who hit store

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) The man who robbed a West Ocean City store July 3 was identified because he had cashed checks there several times. The victim told investigators that the man, whom she identified as Kenneth Mearl Larkin, had been in the Cholula Kenneth Larkin Authentic Mexican Store at 9808 Stephen Decatur Highway numerous times. She described him as weighing approximately 250 pounds and 6 feet tall with various tattoos on both arms. That day, she said, he entered the store and asked about cell phones. She handed him a packaged prepaid phone, but he said he did not want it. He then went to the back of the store, where he removed a Pepsi bottle from a cooler and carried it to the front of the store, where he placed it on the counter. As the victim prepared to complete the sale, the man walked behind the counter. She tried to block him, but he forced his way behind the counter by pushing her to the floor, causing a minor injury. Then he took and bank

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Samer Ramadan gets 2-6 years in NY prison Pleads guilty in massive cigarette smuggling racket, says brother ran operation

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) Samer Ramadan, one of two West Ocean City brothers indicted in connection with a multimillion dollar cigarette smuggling ring last year, was sentenced Monday in New York to two to six years in prison. Ramadan, 40, had pleaded guilty June 27 to enterprise corruption, the most serious charge against him, in Kings County Supreme Court. That day, he told Hon. Elizabeth A. Foley that he and his brother, Basel, also known as Abu Salah, used their cell phones to transact the sales of untaxed cigarettes to be resold in New York.

Basel, he said, was the boss of their cigarette sales business and he, Samer, handled the money by counting it and preparing cash deposits at banks. According to the New York Attorney General’s Office, Samer Ramadan told the judge that he and his brother deposited cash from the sale of untaxed cigarettes at the Bank of Delmarva, Sun Trust and other local financial institutions. Last year, a press release from the New York Attorney General’s Office stated that the Ramadans deposited “more than $ 55 million from their untaxed cigarette sales into small financial institutions in and around Ocean City.” The Ramadans used their smuggling operation to purchase cigarettes from a Virginia business, and then distributed them in Delaware. Ship-

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ments of untaxed cigarettes were sent to places in Dagsboro and Selbyville, Del. From there, they were sold to people the Ramadans knew were reselling them in New York City, Samer told the judge. The Ramadans knew those people were not authorized to sell or transport cigarettes in New York City or elsewhere in the state of New York. Basel Ramadan dictated the price of the cigarettes sold to the New York distributors and the territories the sellers would cover. In court on Monday, Samer Ramadan made no statement. Also on Monday, Youssef Odeh, one of the distributors, was sentenced in the same courtroom to a maximum of six years and a minimum of two

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years for enterprise corruption and he received the same sentence for conspiracy in the second degree to commit murder. His sentences will run concurrently. The New York Parole Board will decide how much time Samer Ramadan and Odeh will spend behind bars. Basel Ramadan, who continues to be held without bond, has a court appearance scheduled for August and his trial on charges on enterprise corruption and second-degree conspiracy to commit murder is expected to take place in October. Ramadan is accused of conspiring with Odeh to kill witnesses they believed were going to testify against them. See RAMADAN Page 9

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Ramadan case indictment ran 303 pages long Continued from Page 8 When Homeland Security officers and New York authorities raided Basel Ramadan’s Oyster Harbor residence in May 2013, they found approximately $1.4 million in cash, some of which was in black trash bags. Many items, including three handguns, were removed from the house and vehicles and taken away. The vehicles were also taken away from the property. The brothers were charged in a 303-page indictment, which gave details of the cigarette smuggling operation that Samer Ramadan spoke about in court June 27.

Rescue followed training exercise one day earlier Continued from Page 1 training had just taken place the day before, Beach Patrol Lt. Mike Stone said. “It’s funny. We have a training every year with them (the Coast Guard) and all of our rookies had just done that on Thursday,” he said. Beach Patrol swimmers entered the water around 3 p.m. when a surfer seeking swells from Hurricane Arthur offshore was swept over to the mouth of the inlet. “We always send extra guards out (to the inlet) because they’re in the boat lane. If one person’s holding on to the victim, you have another person holding the buoy up,” Stone said. “The tide was going out. When the tide’s going out, it’s going pretty good,” he said. “We had two 47-foot motor lifeboats that were already offshore doing some regular training and while we were on the way back in the inlet, we received communication that there were some Beach Patrol lifeguards in the water who needed our help,” Wood said. “As we were coming into the inlet, we spotted them and pretty much pulled up right alongside the three Beach Patrol lifeguards.” The Coast Guard ultimately delivered the swimmer and guards to Coast Guard Station Ocean City on South Philadelphia Avenue. The sea was rougher than normal Friday with 4- to 6-foot waves and occasional swells up to 8 feet, Stone said, bringing surfers out in force. “There were quiet a lot of people out surfing on Friday,” he said. “It was pretty rough … Normally on a day like that, we would try to keep the swimmers in closer.” The surfer’s family waited onshore “a little concerned,” Stone said, “but we let them know everything was OK.” The names of the surfer and Beach Patrol members were not released.

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Fourth turns out to be â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fabulous weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Continued from Page 1 â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a fabulous weekend,â&#x20AC;? Jones said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The gorgeous temperatures and weather Saturday and Sunday helped.â&#x20AC;? In all, there were 249,431 people in town over the weekend, according to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Demoflush statistics that use wastewater usage to estimate the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population. Last year, the number was slightly higher at 256,950. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people were really worried about the impact of Hurricane Arthur and the potential it was going to have to keep people from the beach, but we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t experience any of that. We had really great crowds,â&#x20AC;? said Jessica Waters, communications manager for the Town of Ocean City. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a little windyâ&#x20AC;Ś but other than that the weekend was perfect,â&#x20AC;? Waters said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think everyone took advantage of the fact that once the storm passed, it was beautiful weekend.â&#x20AC;? Crowds enjoyed uptown and downtown fireworks shows, which were delayed until Saturday, July 5 due to the weather. The downtown concert by Frankie & The Pack also took place July 5, marking the inaugural performance on the new Caroline Street stage, which Mayor Rick Meehan attended. With so many visitors in town, business was â&#x20AC;&#x153;fantasticâ&#x20AC;? at Mackyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bayside Bar & Grill on 53rd Street, Manager Kristy Baraniak said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a really great weekend with lots of kids, a lot of families,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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Elder gets committee’s nod as GOP candidate Primary ends in dead heat and party officials find themselves breaking tie

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) A historically tight county commissioner’s race came to a wild end on Monday evening as Republican Ted Elder won his party’s nomination for the District 4 seat. Following the June 24 primary, Worcester County Business Contractors Association President Elder led Costa Ventosa owner and winemaker Kathryn Danko-Lord by three votes. Two days later, after the first round of absentee ballots came in, the two candidates were even at 210 votes each. The race was shaken up again on July 2, as Elder regained the lead, adding four votes to Danko-Lord’s one. The finally tally on July 7 gave Danko-Lord three additional votes, deadlocking the race at 214 votes each. “It’s been quite a strange election,” Elder said. “It’s been crazy.” The race then went to the Worcester County Republican Central Committee, who met Monday evening to sort out the chaos. “This was absolutely unprecedented in the state of Maryland – this has never happened before,” said WCRCC Treasurer Carol Frazier. “When we got to the meeting we had

to discuss what to do. We sought advice from the Maryland GOP and they said, ‘this has never happened before – there’s no precedent – there are no rules for how to handle it.’ And the Board of Elections basically told us the same thing. “What we were left with is we had to decide what procedure we should use and how we should go about this,” Frazier continued. “We had a lot of witnesses present, including both of the candidates, and we discussed it openly in front of everyone the best way to proceed.” Frazier said a few members of the committee would have preferred more time to decide on a candidate, but the Board of Elections was pressing for an outcome in order to certify a candidate by the July 10 deadline. “The procedure we came up with was what we thought was the fairest possible outcome and both candidates agreed,” she said. The committee agreed on a secret ballot, and each member hand-wrote their vote and sealed it inside an envelope. The two candidates counted the results. “We were in the meeting with the Central Committee when they did the polling of the members,” Elder said. “The two of us stood at a table and opened them. It was pretty tensionfilled up until the point when we finally knew.”

Republican Ted Elder narrowly won his party’s nomination for District 4 County Commissioner on Monday. Elder was tied with challenger Kathryn Danko-Lord following three rounds of absentee ballot counting. The final decision was made by the Republican Central Committee Monday evening.

Elder won the final tally seven votes to two. “It’s a shame it had to be one or the other,” Frazier said. “They were both great people who had a lot to offer and both would have made great commissioners, but you can’t have two.” Elder will face incumbent Democrat Virgil Shockley in the November general election for District 4. “We’re kind of catching our breath,

but we’re also throwing ideas around right now,” he said. “It’s not like anything’s standing still. If we learned one lesson from this primary it’s that you have to get out early and you have to work hard at it. “I had someone that voted for me tell me he was thinking about not going out and voting and then he did, and I said, ‘well I wouldn’t be here right now if you hadn’t, so don’t think your vote doesn’t count,’” Elder continued. “It doesn’t matter what it takes – just get there.” Danko-Lord said she was disappointed, but added, “All things happen for a reason.” The candidate was in Easton when she heard about the final absentee count. “We decided last week it be would nothing short of a miracle if we were able to pull this off,” she said. “We heard it had never happened before in the history of Worcester County. It’s been a wild ride. Meanwhile, the District 5 Republican nomination went to Courier newspaper publisher Chip Bertino in a similarly close race. Bertino was ahead of Ocean Pines businessman Grant Helvey by just eight votes after Election Day. Bertino survived 333-321 after all three rounds of absentee votes came in. He will face Democrat Tom Wilson for the District 5 seat in November.

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The Ocean City Fire Department’s new tanker not only holds more water, but also carries medical supplies.

OCFD gets specialized tanker

(July 11, 2014) The Ocean City Fire Department recently took delivery of a brand new 2014 KME engine tanker. The engine, which is equipped with rear and side view safety cameras for backing and parking, will replace an older fire engine that has been in service for nearly 20 years. The interior crew cab has two specialized cabinets that house medical supplies. Other features include a Booster Line Reel Engine, an international MAXXForce 13 450 HP Motor, light tower red and yellow safety marking on the front bumper and rear of the truck to enhance. “Adding the new tanker to our fleet is going to be extremely beneficial,” said Ocean City Fire Department Assistant Chief Chris Shaffer. “The body style of the tanker is the same as our current units, but this engine uses different foam and has the ability to hold more water.” In addition to the new KME engine tanker, the OCFD also recently received 53 self-contained

breathing apparatus (SCBA) and six new Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) kits. The equipment was 95 percent funded through the competitive Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The $383,325 grant, when coupled with the required Town of Ocean City match of 5 percent, brought the equipment award total to $403,430. “We are pleased to have been chosen to receive FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant”, Shaffer said. “The SCBAs are a critical component in the protective equipment used by our personnel. With a primary response area of 10.5 miles, nearly 9,000 calls for service annually, including HAZMAT, being fully equipped with the latest SCBAs is vital to reducing first responder risk. The safety the SCBAs provide to our members, while also supplying our firefighters the ability to operate in hostile fire ground environments, including high rise buildings, is invaluable.”

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Irish Outreach program seeks downtown spot for next year Appreciative of VFW’s help, group says most students in southern end of resort

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Irish Outreach director Pat Fairbend, left, and volunteer Eileen Sweeney assist students at the organization's current location in the 66th Street VFW.

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) Officials from the Irish Embassy in Washington, D.C. visited Ocean City’s Irish Outreach last week at the group’s current location in the 66th Street VFW – with hopes that next year’s program will be in a more advantageous location. Homeless at the beginning of the summer, the charitable group was glad to get the offer to set up at VFW Post 8296. But with most foreign students living and working in the

downtown area, Irish Outreach Director Rick Fairbend said the group is looking to secure a better place earlier-on for next season. “Next year, we have to go further south,” Fairbend said. “If they’re not already coming up this way, they’re not stopping in.” Although it will assist visiting students of any nationality, Irish Outreach specifically targets students from the Emerald Isle, who often arrive in the resort without guaranteed housing or jobs. The allvolunteer organization helps students find work, a place to stay, and supplies them household goods donated by the local community. Irish Outreach has helped 190 students so far this year – but that number is still at least 100 less than the usual amount at this time, Fairbend said. Of the roughly 600 to 700 Irish students who pass through the resort under the J-1 summer visa program each year, 500 to 600 are seen by Irish Outreach by the season’s end. Fortunately, the group has already secured additional funding for next year to increase their rental budget, hoping to find a larger location within walking or easy biking See IRISH Page 16

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Irish Outreach wants to be where action is Continued from Page 14 distance of major downtown attractions. “If we know we can put down money ahead of time, we’ll be able to get them accommodations closer to where the action is,” said Geri Garvey of the Irish Apostolate in Silver Spring, MD, which provides much of Irish Outreach’s funding. The group also receives backing from the Republic of Ireland itself, via the embassy’s Emigrant Support Program. “We certainly can’t even begin to match the local knowledge that they provide,” said Counsellor Ralph Victory. “From an embassy perspective, we’re very grateful to have them here.” Despite having a linguistic leg up over other student workers from Asia or Eastern Europe, Irish youth often arrive in a resort at somewhat of a disadvantage. Because of its good diplomatic terms with the Republic of Ireland, the U.S. State Department considers it to be a “visa waiver” country – meaning that Irish nationals do not have to have pre-arranged jobs or housing in order to qualify for entry into the U.S. under the J-1 summer work-travel visa program. As such, many Irish students arrive for the summer without a place

to stay or work, and with less oversight from their sponsor agencies. Increased scrutiny o the program by the State Department has put more controls and checks in place, although many of these are directed more at recruiters from Eastern Europe, who came under the microscope for malpractice some years ‘It reflects a very ago after stu- strong tradition of dents were Irish coming to found to America.’ overworked, – Ralph Victory underpaid, and under-housed. “They have tightened up, but that’s perfectly fine by us,” Victory said. “Even though none of those incidents a few years ago were with Irish students, it kind of brought the whole program into disrepute.” Fundamentally, the J-1 worktravel visas are supposed to be more of a cultural exchange, and less of a labor program. Students are given visas to work in the US in order to fund the cost of traveling, sightseeing, and interacting with American families. Increased State Department oversight has seen an emphasis of this aspect and a de-emphasis on students simply making money. “The J-1 program is a cultural ex-

change at its core,” said Counsellor Claire Fitzgibbon. “You can see America on TV or the internet, but you really have to come and live it.” Between 8,000 and 8,500 Irish students visit the U.S. every year, Victory said – the largest singlecountry participation in the J-1 program. “It reflects a very strong tradition of Irish coming to America,” Victory said. “Many students do have family connections and a real familiarity here.” Fairbend’s wife and co-director, Pat, estimated that up to a quarter

of Irish students in Ocean City have been in the resort for multiple summers. “That’s what we wanted to have, from the beginning, was for these kids to feel like they have a ‘home away from home’ here,” she said. According to State Department data, 4,518 students from 44 countries passed through the resort last summer under the J-1 summer work-travel visa program. Ireland was the fourth-largest contributor of students to Ocean City, behind Romania, Bulgaria, and Moldova.

Ocean Pines man dies after one-car crash on Route 90 (July 11, 2014) A 31-year-old Ocean Pines man died in a motor vehicle accident on Route 90 early Tuesday morning. Christopher Patrick Doyle, who lived on Teal Circle, was pronounced dead at the scene by Ocean Pines EMS. Maryland State Police were dispatched at about 5:30 a.m. to westbound Route 90 in the area of Ocean Parkway, where they saw the collision involved a single vehicle, a 1997

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Brewery’s request for onsite canning denied Continued from Page 18 [at the first hearing] that that’s something they can do, if we put these restrictions on them, and they said ‘yes,’” Martin said. “This came back to us too fast for me to agree to it. We need to make sure they’re going to be good neighbors before we move forward.” However, Shores has lobbied that he was never given the opportunity to explain to council the benefits of onsite canning and silage, something which he did present to the Planning and Zoning Commission last month. Currently, without its silo, the brewery is operating using grain shipped in bags and moved by hand into a grain room, a much less efficient and much dirtier operation than having grain delivered to a high-

capacity silo and moved into the brewery via a sealed screw augur. Having a silo, Shores said, would eliminate roughly 15 to 20 grain deliveries per brewing cycle, reducing truck traffic considerably. The canning and bottling operation would be done by a contractor, who would bring a canning machine – roughly six-by-four feet – into the building when needed. This would also reduce the amount of industrial traffic created by shipping kegs offsite to be canned, which is what OCBC will do if it is not permitted to have canning inside its facility. The latter argument was buoyed by the fact that OCBC does not yet have permission from the county Board of License Commissioners to distribute its product, and can only sell on-site.

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“He can only can as much beer as already has – or should have – the he can sell out of his store,” Mitrecic methods in place to deal with the issaid. “I don’t have as much problem sues if and when they arise, instead with the canning and bottling, but of blocking the project because of I’m still holding on the silo. I have no presumed guilt on Shores’ part. interest in seeing a silo in the middle “If it’s dust or rodents or whatever, of Ocean City.” that’s not being a good neighbor,” Cymek proposed to remedy the Dare said. “It’s something that can be aesthetic concerns by mandating that withdrawn if he violates the use.” the silo – roughly 30 feet in height – “There’s a lot of alternatives that be covered with an attachment on the would be a lot worse for the neighside of the building, borhood,” Dare “ so it would basisaid. “If he does cally look like an el‘If the owner of the property away with the evator shaft or a and moves wanted to develop it or sell it to brewery stairwell.” it to West Ocean “I think that a developer instead, they’re not City or Berlin, he could be a meet-in- going to put another hardware could put in a the-middle type here store in,” Dare said. “They’re restaurant thing,” Cymek said. with outdoor seatgoing to put more condos in However, it ing, which doesn’t that go from property line to require parking.” seemed to be Knight property line.’ that led the counShores is curcil’s decision away Councilman Dennis Dare rently leasing the from the silo proformer Adkins Composal, noting that pany building from the city had no guarantee that proper its current owner. But if the city preaeration would be used to prevent vents the brewery from profitable venpest problems. tures such as canning, the site could “When you store barley, these are just as well become something else. the things you have to worry about,” “If the owner of the property Knight said. “You’ve got a condition wanted to develop it or sell it to a dewhere you have no moisture control, veloper instead, they’re not going to no temperature control…I under- put another hardware store in,” Dare stand why silos aren’t in populated said. “They’re going to put more conareas.” dos in that go from property line to But Dare maintained that the city property line.”

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Illegal fireworks ignite dune grass at 94th St. Blaze quickly erupts after sparks fly while person responsible flees scene

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) One person was treated for smoke inhalation after illegal fireworks started a fire on the dune near 94th Street on Saturday. The person, a neighboring security guard, refused further treatment and was not taken to a hospital, according to Capt. Josh Bunting of the Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Office. No one else was injured. “It was something else,” said Randy Smith, who was staying at his unit on the 20th floor of the 9400 condominium. “We were in back watching the fireworks from Seacrets and then someone started setting off fireworks right behind our building,” he said. Those illegal fireworks lasted 10 to 15 minutes, he said. “It was right behind our building,” Smith said. “But I couldn’t see who it was because of dunes.” Then he heard an alarm and saw a fire on the dune, but it went out very quickly, he said. “It went up so fast, but it was almost out by the time [firefighters] got to it. They were on top of it,” said Smith, who added that he was not

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Lion larceny uncovered as police respond to noise call Statue had been reported missing by owner of 7th St. lodging establishment

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) Ocean City police located a stolen ornamental lion while responding to a noise complaint July 7. Police went to a bayside Seventh Street apartment after hearing noise coming from an open door from a distance on approximately 70 feet. As they walked up the stairs to the apartment, they saw Sadiq Sola-Rufai through a window a 4-foot-tall ornate, white lion statue in the middle of the living room. It was the stolen lion they had been told about during roll call earlier that day. The owner of a Seventh Street lodging establishment, just one block from the apartment, had reported it stolen. Eight people were in the apartment, where six of them lived. When police asked where and when they got the white lion, the group said there had been a party the night before and guests who were very intoxicated had taken the lion to the apartment. One of the residents, Sadiq Tobi Sola-Rufai, 25, said he was about to return the lion just before the police arrived. Someone had altered the lion’s appearance. A red bandana was on its head and its eyes had been colored red and green. Various articles of clothing and other belongings were piled around the base of the statue, which was placed between a couch and a chair. When questioned by police, SolaRufai said he and a man whose name he did not know had been drinking the previous night and they had taken the lion, according to the charging document.

In his written confession, SolaRufai stated that a “couple of the kids nearby” had dared him to do it. “I was pretty intoxicated so I proceeded to carry the lion down the street,” he wrote. “I would like the owner to know I did intend of returning it today and I am sorry about the commotion.” Police charged Sola-Rufai with theft of an item valued at $10,000 to less than $100,000, theft of an item valued at $1,000 to less than $10,000 and malicious destruction of property because its eye had been colored red and green by a marker and the colors could not be cleaned off. The lion’s owner said when she bought the lodging establishment, she had to pay $10,000 to keep the lion that was on the property. Police then asked Sola-Rufai if he had any information about a second missing lion. This lion had been reported missing a day earlier from the house next door to the apartment house. It was not as large as the first missing lion. This missing lion was 2 feet tall, weighed 40 pounds and was valued at $400. Sola-Rufai admitted taking the lion, but he said he returned it. The lion’s owner said it had not been returned. Police charged Sola-Rufai with theft of an item valued at $100 to less than $1,000. The larger lion was returned to its rightful place. On July 8, two young men who had been drinking attempted to steal a full size decorative cast of a lion from the mini golf course at the Jolly Roger Amusement Park at 29th Street. A police saw them lift and move the statue over the fence surrounding the golf course. After placing it on the sidewalk outside the park, they realized a policeman was watching and they ran. They were found hiding beneath a large bush in the golf course. Both were charged with theft under $1,000 and disorderly intoxication.

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Police seek man responsible for Snow Hill stickup Robber approached woman in her car on Washington St.

LAW ENFORCEMENT CLASS GRADUATES Twelve law enforcement officers from Wicomico, Worcester, Dorchester and Talbot counties graduated in the 72nd entrance-level class of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy operated by Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury. Graduation exercises, which were held in Guerrieri Hall at the college campus, featured a commencement address by Chief Ross C. Buzzuro of the Ocean City Police Department. Worcester County law enforcement officers, pictured in front row, from left, are James M. Bodine and Gary R. Cooper Jr. of the Ocean City Police Department, and in back row, Tonya M. Gower, Kyle J. Hayes Jr. and Julianne M. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Toole of the Ocean City Police Department and Evan C. Kolb of the Ocean Pines Police Department.

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OPA formally announces list of candidates Five contestants will go after two open positions on board of directors

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has three decades of experience as a proposals. The candidate also cited the medical practice manager. golf course and management of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Balancing a full-time career and new yacht club as central issues. the responsibilities of the OPA Board Renaud brings experience in has been challenging, but I feel that human resources and financial manwith the changing demographics of our agement with Bethlehem Steel and the community I am able to bring a differ- State of Maryland. ent perspective on the needs of our â&#x20AC;&#x153;During the 14 years I have lived community,â&#x20AC;? she said in a recent OPA here I have seen great progress, but at newsletter. times I have asked at Mohr believes what cost?â&#x20AC;? he said. her experience will Renaud believes benefit Ocean Pines. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Although we have made some Ocean Pines can be â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Board, over the progress in the past, I think we run in a more costlast three years, has can do better,â&#x20AC;? he said. Provided effective manner. accomplished many I am elected, I will do everything â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although we have things and I would made some progress like to see this in my power to put Ocean Pines in the past, I think progress continue,â&#x20AC;? on a more financially practical we can do better,â&#x20AC;? he she said. said. Provided I am and responsible course.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Knepper and his elected, I will do Pat Renaud wife owned property in my Candidate for Ocean Pines everything in Ocean Pines since power to put Ocean Board of Directors 2000 and have lived Pines on a more fiin the community nancially practical since 2006. A fiscal and responsible conservative, the candidate believes in course.â&#x20AC;? keeping assessments low. Lee identifies himself as an indeâ&#x20AC;&#x153;I am a member of the first Board of pendent centrist with corporate and Directors to lower Association dues managerial experience who wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fall since OPA was founded, and I was a in with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;crony groupâ&#x20AC;? of current leader in that effort,â&#x20AC;? he said. board members. The candidate spoke Knepper called himself an â&#x20AC;&#x153;expertâ&#x20AC;? out against infrastructure problems. in the application of technology to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Assessment dues must be conbusiness operations and touted his trolled and the amenities pay for themblockage of â&#x20AC;&#x153;ineffectiveâ&#x20AC;? requests for selves,â&#x20AC;? Lee said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My past experience

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Both fires under control by 11 p.m., no reported injuries Emergency calls initially came into Worcester Central and were transferred to the Ocean City Fire Department. Fire Boat 1 was dispatched to aid in the firefight. “Our hearts go out to Joe and Ruth Waters,” said Justin McGinnis, president of the Saint Martin’s Home Owner’s Association. “Everyone in the community did everything they could – they were there early to assist and stayed there most of the night – and the fire department and volunteers did a wonderful job containing the fire.” McGinnis said the home was “completely lost.” “Joe and Ruth are both wonderful members of the community, and anything we can do to help going forward we would be happy to do so,” he said. A second call came in four minutes later to the OCFD to investigate an incident on the 12000 block of Old Bridge Road in West Ocean City. The home belonged to Jennifer and Brian Pusey. Officials said both blazes were under control by 11 p.m. No injuries were reported in either case. Worcester County Deputy Fire Chief Matt Owens, who was on the scene during West Ocean City fire, called the pair of incidents “extremely unusual” and described both houses as “a total loss.” The cause of both fires is currently listed as “undetermined” although, in a curious twist, both fires are believed to have originated inside the screened-in back porches of the homes. Damage to neighboring homes was minimal. “The one in West Ocean City was confined to the house of origin, and then there was some siding that was damaged on a townhouse that was in close proximity,” Owens said. “And then the one in Saint Martin’s by the Bay, the house adjacent to it had some siding that was melted also, but it was just minimal damage compared to the house that was involved.” The fire marked the Worcester County debut of Fire Boat 1. “It was utilized to supply water for the fire at Cape Isle of Wight,” Owens said. “I think that’s the first time since Ocean City put it in service that Worcester County has actually utilized it.” A Facebook page “Donations to the Pusey Family Fire Recovery,” was started on July 1. Donations of cash, check or gift cards can be dropped off or mailed to TMFG c/o Christina Ager, 6200 Coastal Highway #101, Ocean City, Md. 21842 re: Jennifer Smith Pusey. Cash or Checks may also be dropped off at any Calvin B. Taylor Banking Co. Use memo line “donation fund.”

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Recreation and Parks Director Paige Hurley, center, holds the proclamation recognizing July as National Park and Recreation Month presented to him Tuesday by the Worcester County Commissioners. With Hurley are, from left, Commissioners James Purnell, Louise Gulyas, Virgil Shockley, Recreation program supervisor Jennifer Standish, Commissioners Judy Boggs, Madison Bunting, Merrill Lockfaw and Bud Church.

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Report sets debate: more, fewer school days? State task force’s findings have no affect here, as county set own schedule By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) Maryland’s highlyanticipated report on a post-Labor Day school start date came out with more of a whimper last week than a bang – given that the issue will not see legislative action until 2015, at the earliest. Furthermore, Worcester County has already implemented a postLabor Day start on its own volition, with other more rural county school systems across the state expressing interest in the same. But what the report does highlight are two distinctly different educational models that will likely be in conflict as Maryland’s schools continue to grow. “There’s a school of thought out there, and it lies with the superintendents and some of the education groups, that the only way our education system will improve and meet the demands of the future is if we go to school year-round,” said local businessman Greg Shockley, a member of the state task force on the issue. “There’s also a school of thought

that says kids are in school too much, or that the year is too drawn out,” Shockley said. The latter view seemed to dominate the task force, which was created by legislation introduced in 2013 by Eastern Shore Sen. Jim Mathias (D38). The bill suggested that the Maryland General Assembly could and should enforce a statewide school start date. In May, the task force cast a final 12-to-3 vote in favor of a mandate that schools start no earlier than Labor Day in any given year. “I was kind of surprised that he vote fell 12-3, and that some of the educators were really in favor of it,” Shockley said. A mandatory later start date has been staunchly opposed by county superintendents, many of whom voiced fears of the state encroaching onto one of the few things they are still able to independently tailor to their districts – the school calendar – in an age of increasing standardization throughout the nation. With an affirmative vote, the recommendation could be introduced as a bill during the 2015 legislative session. “It would be the decision of whoever the next governor is whether they put it in as an administrative bill,” Shockley said. “If Sen. Mathias

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lem are already being sought out. It was suggested that the statemandated school holiday of the Monday after Easter Sunday be cut. “The Easter holiday, I think, was a good start to looking at days that are in the calendar now that can be condensed,” Shockley said. Secondly, the task force suggested that “local school systems should allow teachers to obtain professional development or professional learning via experiences beyond the contractual school day and year.” Along with religiously-centered mandatory holidays, teacher in-service days are the main driver of “lost” days throughout the year. If these trends continue, Shockley and others have noted, the school calendar will continue to eat up the beginning and end of summer while actually getting in less classroom instruction. The major roadblock to this will be teachers’ unions, which have fought hard for paid training and out-ofclassroom time. “We know the unions are going to be against it, but we’re not sure in what capacity,” Shockley said. “The legislature is going to have to deal with that when they pick this up in January.” Additionally, another sub-committee recommended that the “Maryland See TASK Page 33

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By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) The Worcester County Planning Commission approved the site plan for the proposed Micro-tel Hotel and retail spaces in West Ocean City last week after making some concessions. The 79-unit hotel and 5,500square-foot retail building are planned for property of the south side of Route 50, approximately 300 feet east of Keyser Point Road. It will replace the existing Bed Time Inn, which includes a Plaza Tapatia restaurant. With a color palette of green and red cedar, the Micro-tel Hotel will have architectural features similar to those of the Holiday Inn Express, now under construction. Architectural features for the retail building will be deferred until tenants for it have been secured, but before a building permit is issued. Land planner Bob Hand said he did not know at this time how many entrances or how many shops might be in the retail building. Hand said landscaping would be up to 16 feet wide in some areas of the front of the building, but he asked for and received a waiver for landscape buffers elsewhere. They will be reduced from 10 feet to 6 feet and will include “concentrated landscaping . . . to diminish the visual and physical impacts of the use of structure, both on the site and from adjacent properties.” Hand also received a waiver for outdoor community space for the retail building. The Planning Commission accepted the proposed 420-square -foot, which is quite a bit smaller than the customary 800-

Task force found itself lobbied by sports association Continued from Page 32 [Public] Secondary School Athletic Association review its policies regarding athletic start dates.” According to the report, the task force was lobbied against a Labor Day start mandate by the MPSSAA, which cited a potential $450,000 in increased per-diem contract costs for coaches if season schedules were changed. Regardless of their local school start date, the beginning of the fall season for all MPSSAA teams is the sixth Wednesday following the first Sunday in July. Pushing the school year back would mean that coaches would be faced with additional “in-season” practices taking place when athletes were not yet back and school and may very well still be on vacation.

square-foot minimum. There will be 800 square feet of community space, however, in front of the hotel. The project also obtained a waiver for the two required outdoor features for the hotel and two additional outdoor features for the retail space because an informational kiosk and a flagpole will be more centralized to serve as outdoor features for both the hotel and the retail space. The site will also have benches, although no seating was illustrated on the site plan adjacent to the retail building. The proposed hotel will have 119 rooms and the required 119 parking spaces. The proposed retail building will have 18 parking spaces, as required according to its square footage.

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Aging wooden play sets to be replaced by replicas of something much older By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) The Town of Ocean City is planning to install its own beachfront “Jurassic Park” this summer, albeit one intended for visitors born at least a decade after the debut of the 1993 film. City Council approved a $16,480 expenditure this week for cast concrete dinosaur bones and eggs, intended as replacements for the old children’s play structures which were removed from the beach prior to last summer. “This is probably the most exciting of the available items we could stick out there,” said Councilman and Recreation and Parks Commission Chairman Joe Mitrecic. In the spring of 2013, the city decided that it would not be returning the familiar wooden play-sets out of winter storage and back to their usual Boardwalk-adjacent positions. Age, and the fact that the structures were never intended for commercial use, had caused them to become structurally unsound. Liability claims against the city were in-

creasing, as well as the illicit use of the structures at night-time by older visitors. Since then, the Recreation and Parks Commission has been struggling with the availability and cost of suitable alternatives – but was recently given a deal that is likely the best one the city is going to get. The full set of structures – a dinosaur skull, rib section, and tail bone, as well as three egg fossils – normally sells for double what the town is paying. However, the city is essentially getting a floor model. “The playground representative already has this product ready,” Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito said. “It’s not been placed at any other location, it was stored at his property, but it was already outside.” Further, the pieces will be delivered before the end of the summer, instead of the usual 12-week turnaround. “There are challenges with finding equipment that works on the beach,” Petito said, noting that the play structures must be both structurally sound on sand, but also removable for the winter months and in case of storms. “There is always concern with anything you put on the beach that there will be sand moving, and there

will be erosion from severe weather,” Petito said. “There will be maintenance involved with making sure these structures stay solid on the sand.” However, Petito noted, the city’s Risk Management Division found the structures to fit within the fall hazard guidelines adhered to by all other city playground equipment. Weighing in at 1,300 to 2,700 pounds each, the dinosaur structures – made of a faux-sandstone known as PolyFiberCrete – aren’t going anywhere. “So a bunch of teenagers couldn’t push it over,” noted Councilman Brent Ashley. The structures will be placed at Third Street, where the first wooden play-set was located roughly 20 years ago. Just as they did before, Mitrecic said nearby Boardwalk merchants are willing to contribute toward structures placed near their establishments. “I have been assured from the merchants that there will be money forthcoming,” Mitrecic said. In the mean time, the city has leftover funds available in the Recreation and Parks budget, since Petito’s former Assistant Director position was not back-filled after she was promoted to Director, following the retirement of former Director Tom Shuster.

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we also emphasize the importance of teaching our patients to do the same,” said Therese Ganster, community liaison for Peninsula Home Care, which serves patients in Sussex and Kent counties in Delaware and Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties in Maryland. “The threat of heat-related illness is constant. Home health care is even more effective when patients can identify when they have symptoms and ask, ‘Could I be at risk for this condition?’” Remembering six simple steps can help avert or alleviate heat-related illnesses and issues: 1. Staying healthy means drinking the right fluids. Water will keep the body hydrated and sports drinks will help replace nutrients, while alcoholic or caffeinated beverages will increase the risk of dehydration. 2. Learn to recognize the symptoms. Dizziness and fatigue, which can be present in cases of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, are symptoms to be aware of, especially in times of extreme heat, or, during/after hot-weather activities. 3. Prevention requires teamwork. Daily communication between seniors and their families is necessary to remain up-to-date on the senior’s well-being, especially if they are aging in place. If distance is a factor, video calls can help bridge the gap. Research current medication. Ask a doctor or pharmacist how the combination of heat/hot weather activities and medicine can affect one’s health. 5. Update home cooling systems, such as fans and air-conditioning units. 6. Have a backup plan in case of a power outage. Whether it is for an hour or for a week, design a relocation plan to ensure the senior will always have access to a safe, cool environment. “Staying connected throughout the summer is more important than ever for elderly people who wish to live at home, independently—aging in place,” Ganster said. “The best thing a person can do is know the signs, know themselves and know the steps to take if they sense something isn’t quite right.”

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Teen girl becomes intoxicated, victim of rape in resort

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) An intoxicated 15year-old girl was raped on the grass near 27th Street on June 24 after she fell to the ground in an apparent drunken stupor, according to Ocean City police. The alleged rapist, who admitted having sex with the girl, told police she was “going unconscious.” Police went to Lark Lane after getting a report of a person who had passed out. The report changed to that of a possible rape involving a teenage girl. The rape suspect had left the area, but police obtained a description of him and located him on 26th Street. The suspect, Joseph Tyler Fernandez, 18, of Martinsburg, W. Va., said he was sorry and that the girl had told him she was 21 years old, according to the charging document. He continued talking and said he had no idea she was under the age of 18. The victim’s sister told police she witnessed Fernandez on top of her sister and having sex with her on the ground, in the grass. She pushed him off of the 15-year-old, who was wearing a skirt. The victim’s sister told police that the 15-year-old had been drinking and was extremely intoxicated. She also said the young girl had been unconscious and unresponsive just before the assault. The girl was taken to Atlantic General Hospital, but because she was so intoxicated, a rape kit could not be completed right away. The hospital reported to police that the girl’s estimated blood alcohol level was .21. Fernandez was taken to police headquarters where he again admitted having sex with the girl, according to the charging document. He said she was losing consciousness and he was helping her. When asked to clarify that statement, Fernandez said when someone passes out and falls on their back, they can choke on their own vomit. When a detective asked Fernandez if that was what happened to the girl, Fernandez reportedly said she was standing up and fell onto her back. The interview continued and Fernandez said he did not recall how he ended up having sex with the girl. Later, he said he did not remember having sex with her. According to the charging document, the detective believed Fernandez had sex with the 15-year-old girl while she was mentally incapacitated and physically helpless, and without her consent. Fernandez was charged and taken to the Worcester County Jail where he was held on $100,000 bond. The bond was lowered in court to $25,000. Fernandez posted that bond and was released from jail June 25. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 22 in District Court in Ocean City.

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A 20-year-old Salisbury woman was arrested July 5 at about 1 a.m. after causing a scene when one of her friends was arrested. Ocean City police were taking a friend of Danielle A. Williams to the transport van at Talbot Street when she became aggressive. Police took the friend to the ground and put her in a restraining device. Williams and another woman yelled at the police officers to get off their friend and they walked toward them. Officers told Williams to back up, but she did not and then the two women started yelling at each other. Williams was charged with disorderly conduct and failure to obey a reasonable order.

Alleged assault

A 57-year-old Pennsylvania woman was charged July 5 with two counts of second-degree assault after allegedly assaulting two Ocean City police officers. Officers went to Seventh Street and Wilmington Lane at about 8 p.m. because of a report of a hit-and-run motor vehicle collision. An officer located the driver, Maritza Ivette Padilla of Reading, who had failed to furnish her written identification information on the unattended vehicle she struck. She had backed up, hit a parked vehicle and then walked away, according to the

charging document. Padilla was unable to perform field sobriety tests properly. During her arrest, she reportedly tried to spit on one officer and kicked another one. Padilla was also charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired and traffic violations, including driving while her license was suspended.

Damaged vehicle

After allegedly keying the vehicle of a friend, Andre Jermelle Maddox, 26, of Bryans Road, was charged July 5 with malicious destruction of property valued at more than $1,000. Police went to a 48th Street parking lot for a report of the alleged destruction. There, they saw horizontal scratch marks on the driver’s side of a silver 2010 Mercedes Benz C300. They also saw scratch marks on the hood and the passenger side. The vehicle’s owner said he and his friend had argued inside the vehicle and his friend had punched the vehicle and keyed it with something attached to a black rope. Maddox told police he punched the vehicle to get his wallet back and he had run alongside it while holding a plastic charger. He denied keying the vehicle. Two witnesses told police they saw Maddox key the vehicle on its driver’s side. The vehicle’s owner estimated the damage at more than $3,000.

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malicious destruction of property valued at less than $1,000. The charging document did not specify why Jones wanted a refund.

Refund madness

A 21-year-old Dover, Del., woman was so angry that she did not get her requested refund at a Boardwalk eatery that she allegedly fought with an employee there and threw glass containers from the counter onto the floor. Ocean City police went to the business near Dorchester Street in response to a report of malicious destruction of property at about 1:20 a.m. June 29. When they arrived, they saw four women arguing with the business owner and several employees. Asia Takia Jones, who was the loudest according to police, reached over the counter in an aggressive manner and yelled threats at the employees, according to the charging document. One of the employees had bloody fingernail marks on her neck. Before police arrived on the scene, Jones had reportedly gone behind the counter to the employee area, grabbed a can of Pepsi and tried to throw it at an employee. She also reportedly threw items on the ground, then fought with the employee. Police viewed video footage which showed Jones in an altercation with the employee and it also showed her throwing several glass containers, including salt and pepper shakers and jars of other spices, a vinegar bottle, a straw container and a tip jar. Jones was charged with second-degree assault, disorderly conduct and

Frustrated employee

A beach stand employee was reportedly so unhappy with the money he was making from commissions at work that he stole money from his employer. David J. Poland, 19, of Ocean City, was frustrated about the low amount of commission pay he was earning while renting beach equipment near 56th Street. He reportedly admitted the thefts to his employer, who had Poland put his confession in writing. Poland allegedly told police that he would rent items for cash, but not issue receipts. Then he would keep the money for himself. According to the charging document, he stole $40 one day and $100 a week earlier. Police charged Poland with theft under $100 and theft under $1,000.

Bath salts

Narcotics detectives on the Boardwalk in the Third Street area on June 28 arrested a 26-year-old Ocean City man after he allegedly sold bath salts to one of them. An officer made the buy after engaging Nicholas Joseph Waters in a discussion about drugs. During that

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discussion, Waters reportedly said many police officers were in the area. Nevertheless, he left the area and returned with two capsules containing methylenedioxypyrovalerone, commonly known as bath salts, which he sold to the detective for $30, according to the charging document. Police charged Waters with possession and distribution of methylenedioxypyrovalerone.

Bolt cutters

Jacob G. Svenson, 32, of Dagsboro, Del., was arrested June 29 after police found bolt cutters in his vehicle. Police were called to the 60th Street area at about 1:20 a.m. after an off-duty state trooper reported seeing a person act in a suspicious manner. That person, Svenson, was reportedly walking around while holding a pair of bolt cutters. After arriving in the area, an Ocean City police officer saw Svenson pull on door handles of two vehicles, but he was not holding the bolt cutters when he did that. A K-9 was taken to the scene and he alerted to the presence of narcotics in Svenson’s vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, police found heroin residue on paper, a hypodermic syringe and the bolt cutters, according to the charging document. Svenson allegedly told police he had pulled the door handles of the vehicles because he was looking for his keys. Police charged Svenson with posses-

sion of heroin, possession of equipment to administer a drug and fourth-degree burglary, possession of tools with intent to use them in a burglary.

Handgun in car

Peter J. Monti, 27, of Ponce Inlet, Fla., was arrested June 27 after police found a handgun in his vehicle. A Worcester County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped Monti’s vehicle on Golf Course Road near Sunset Avenue in West Ocean City after seeing him talk on a cell phone while driving. The deputy smelled the odor of unburnt marijuana and noticed that Monti seemed extremely nervous. His hands were shaking uncontrollably, according to the charging document. During a search of the vehicle, the deputy found a .38 caliber Colt handgun in the back compartment of the passenger side seat. In the rear trunk, the officer found a book bag with hash oil in a red plastic container and a vaporizer cigarette with hash oil residue, according to the charging document. Hash oil is the strongest form of marijuana, according to that charging document. Monti reportedly told the deputy he had forgotten about the handgun. He also said it was for criminal, not for cops. Police charged Monti with possession of a handgun, two counts of possession of marijuana and three counts of drug paraphernalia.

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OBITUARIES JAMES “JIM” W. EAST Berlin James “Jim” W. East passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 16, 1942 in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late Donald East and Margaret Flood East Vrazsity. He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis East in Jim East 2012. He leaves behind his significant other, Bonnie McAllister, his children; Theresa Marlowe, and her husband, Phillip; Kathleen East, Denise East, James “Jay” East, Daniel Kerstetter, James Blanc and his wife, Nicole, and his grandchildren; Lou Davis, Bryant (Taylor Jones) East, Michael John Shockley, Dylan Shockley, Chelsea Willey, and Tyler Blanc. Also surviving is his sister Mary Gingell and her husband, Allen; niece Cara Gingell, and nephew Joe Gingell, and numerous nieces and nephews, children and grandchildren of his heart. He was also awaiting the arrival of the next generation due in July, James Camden East. Jim served in the U.S. Air Force from 1960-1966. He later worked for Eastman Kodak in New York for 20 years. After moving to the Ocean City area, Jim worked as a

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maintenance/construction supervisor, and most recently, for Habitat for Humanity in Salisbury. He was a member of the BoggsDisharoon American Legion, Post #123, the Berlin-Ocean City Loyal Order of the Moose, where he served as Sargent-at-Arms; administrator and governor. He was a member of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Department and the Warsaw Volunteer Fire Department. He attended Faith Community Church in Salisbury. He was an avid sportsman, loved to fish, play softball, golf, and fish some more. At the Junior Olympics, Jim won the gold medal for gymnastics, the Y Boy medal for the rings and a bronze medal for the trampoline. A celebration of life was held on Monday, June 30, 2014 at the BoggsDisharoon American Legion in Berlin. In lieu of flowers a donation in his memory may be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21804 or www.coastalhospice.org. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. SANDRA H. WODLINGER Berlin Sandra H. Wodlinger, 74, died on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at her home in Berlin. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Frank Mellitz and Bertha Clavner.

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JULY 11, 2014 Gill Simpson, Jr. and his wife, Dot, Kathy Jarvis and her husband, Lee, Jeff Simpson and his wife, Maggie, and Susie Simpson. She was adored grandmother to: Tim Simpson and his wife, Shawn, Tracy Simpson and fiancée, Mark, Jeffery Simpson and wife, Patty, Maddy Alchin, and four great-grandchildren; Ethan, Gabe, Lucas and Sophia. Also surviving is a sister, Joyce Shaffer of Ocean City. Mary Ann was a homemaker and devoted mother. She and sister-inlaw, Mary Lou operated the White Marlin Restaurant for three summers. She was a member of Atlantic United Methodist Church, American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Post #166, and the Marlin Club. She was an avid bingo player, a wonderful cook, and her greatest love was her family. Cremation followed her death. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. A donation in her memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21804, or Atlantic General Hospital, 9733 Healthway Dr. Berlin, Md. 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. RICHARD B. CROTSLEY Easton Richard Brian Crotsley passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center in Easton. He was 60.

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He was born on July 1, 1953 in Baltimore to Richard Raymond and Vera Taylor Crotsley. After graduating from Easton High School, Mr. Crotsley joined the military and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He returned home and worked at Black and Decker for many years. Along with his parents, he is survived by his wife, Phyllis Crotsley, his step-daughter, Christina YeatmanWestmacott, his adopted son, Zed Crotsley, all of Easton; a brother, Mark Bradford Crotsley Sr. and his wife, Wendy of Skandia, Mi.; a sister, Valerie Jon Haddaway of Oxford and his niece Megan Lynne Higgins of Sherwood, Md. Friends gathered on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, Pa., 200 S. Harrison Street, Easton, Md. 21601. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Oxford Children’s Summer Camp Program, Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Rd., Oxford, Md. 21654. DONALD L. SELWAY Dagsboro, Del. Donald L. Selway, 90, of Dagsboro, Del. and formerly of Wilmington died Friday, June 27, 2014 at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. He was born in Wilmington and was the son of the late John L. and

Ocean City Today Mary C. (Voorhees) Selway. Don owned and operated the Salty Sands Motel in Ocean City for 20 years and was a partner in C & E Furniture in Selbyville for 20 years. He was a savvy real estate investor and an original partner and developer of Cripple Creek Golf and Country Club. He was a member of the Lafayette Masonic Lodge, Nur Temple and the Royal Order of Jesters, all in Wilmington. During WWII, Don served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and flew 30 missions over Germany as a gunner on B-24 bombers. He is survived by a son, John D. Selway and his fiancée, Nichole Schroeder of Cape Charles, Va. and a daughter, Nancy K. Winnington and her husband, Gerry of Dagsboro; four grandchildren, Katherine Winnington, Jessica Selway, Jonathan Selway and Rebecca Winnington; two brothers, Phillip Selway of Middletown and William Selway of Smyrna; two sisters, Barbara Tjiaden and Martha Gans, both of Middletown and his former daughter-in-law, Christie Selway of Fenwick Island. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jean E. Selway in 2008. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with Rev. Dr. James Van Der Wall officiating. Burial was in Delaware Veterans

Cemetery in Millsboro. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 3551 North Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19140. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hastingsfuneralhome.net. ALBERT DAVIS RISLEY, JR. Souderton, Pa. Albert D. Risley, Jr., 86, of Souderton, Pa. and formerly of Ocean Pines, died Friday, July 4, at Grandview Hospital in Sellersville, Pa. Known as Al or “Rick” to his family, he was born in Conshohocken, Pa. on Feb. 29, 1928, and was the son of the late Albert Risley, Jr. Albert D. and Margaret H. Risley, and brother of the late Herbert D. Risley. Al was a two-sport athlete at Conshohocken High School, playing football and basketball. Following graduation from high school in June 1945, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of WWII, serving as a cryptologist in the central Pacific from January 1946 to November 1947, stationed on Guam. After his naval service, Al briefly attended the Perkiomen School in Pennsburg, Pa., before enrolling at Gettysburg College in 1948 where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega

PAGE 43 fraternity and played football. He graduated from Gettysburg in August 1951 with a BA in Business Administration. Following college, he married Beverly Allen of Rutherford, N.J. and settled in Conshohocken, before moving to Lansdale, Pa. in 1957 where they raised three children. He served as the president of the Lansdale Little League in 1965-1966 and was a member of the Lansdale Rotary Club. Al spent 25 years in the refractory and chrome plating industries as a salesman and plant manager, working for E.J. Lavino Company, A. P. Green and Tibon Plating Company. In 1976 he went to Washington, D.C., working for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Manufacturers and the Business Industry Political Action Committee (BiPAC) as a fundraiser supporting political education. In 1982, he was appointed to the Mid-Atlantic District Export Council by the Reagan Administration’s Secretary of Commerce Malcolm Baldridge. Al retired in 1988, and in 1993 settled in Ocean Pines with his wife, where he was active in golf, bridge, bowling and supporting his wife Beverly’s charity activities in the Ocean Pines AK Chapter of PEO International to fund educational opportuniSee Page 44

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 43 ties for young women. More recently, he was a resident of Souderton Mennonite Homes. He is survived by his wife, Beverly; sons, Albert D. Risley, III of Ambler, Pa. and Curtis Risley of Newtown, Pa.; a daughter, Dianne Massimini of Collegeville, Pa.; a sister, Kathryn Beck of Ocean Pines, and three grandchildren. A memorial service and reception for family and friends was held Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Talamore Country Club, 723 Talamore Drive, Ambler, Pa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made payable to the P.E.O. Foundation, 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, 50312-2899 (www.peointernational.org). DAVID KEITH “HUGGY” HAUF Selbyville David Keith “Huggy” Hauf, 52, of Selbyville and formerly of Ellicott City died Saturday, June 28, 2014 at home. He was born in Baltimore and was the son of Marie B. (Smith) Johnson of Sykesville and the late John Scott Hauf. He had been a technician for Brasures Pest Control in Selbyville and loved being on the water, the Ravens, golfing and drag racing. He is survived by his wife, Donna L. (Walther) Hauf of Selbyville; a

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JULY 11, 2014 son, Sean Rumbel and his wife, Stephanie of Baltimore; two brothers, Scott Hauf and Kurt Hauf both of Carroll County, Md.; a sister, Marylee Sellers of Carroll County; his O.C. mom, Ruth Galante of Ocean City; three grandchildren, Corey, Hailee and Lisa and eight nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Tri-State Bird Rescue, 170 Possum Hollow Road, Newark, Del. 19711. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hastingsfuneralhome.net. LONEY FRANKLIN INGRAM III Selbyville Loney Franklin Ingram III, 79, of Selbyville died Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. He was born in Baltimore and was the son of the late Loney F. and Eleanor L. (Burke) Ingram Jr. He retired after 37 years with the Seagrams Plant in Dundalk, Md. He was a member of Ocean View VFW Post 7234 and was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marguerite B. Ingram of Selbyville; two sons, Frank J. Ingram of Baltimore and Philip P. Ingram Sr. and his wife, Deborah of Perryville, Md.; three grandchildren, Philip P. Ingram Jr., John P. Ingram and Grace B. Ingram. A funeral service was held July 9, 2014 at Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville. Burial was in Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan. 66675. (www.woundedwarriorproject.org). Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hastingsfuneralhome.net. DOROTHY A. BRUNNER Ocean City Dorothy A. Brunner, age 87, died Sunday July 6, 2014 at her home in Ocean City. Born in Quincy Ma., she was the daughter of the late John J. Pyne and Elizabeth B. Braun Pyne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis X. Brunner in 2002, a brother, Edward Pyne, and two sisters, Elizabeth Kay and Margaret Hogarth. She is survived by her son, Craig Brunner and his wife, Patricia of Pittsville and sisters, Catherine Dodge and Jean Sullivan, sister in law, Barbara Pyne, step-grandson Charles D. Andrews and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at Eastern Shore of Maryland Veterans Cemetery near Hurlock on Friday, July 11, 2014 at noon. Rev. John P. Klevence will officiate. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733 Salisbury, Md. 21804. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

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Tai Ji Sushi sits between the Smoky Shop and India Emporium at 106 Baltimore Avenue in downtown Ocean City. The restaurant offers dine-in or carryout options for its menu, which ranges from hearty noodle bowls to Chinese dishes like General Tso’s chicken and a wide variety of sushi rolls.

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By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) The owner of Ho Feng Garden in Ocean Pines is bringing Japanese cuisine and sushi to downtown Ocean City at her new Tai Ji Sushi. The restaurant on Baltimore Avenue offers dine-in and carryout options from noodle dishes to Chinese classics like General Tso’s chicken and lo mein and, of course, a wide variety of sushi rolls. The goal is to bring new dining options to the Boardwalk area, Tai Ji’s owner Lily Zhu said. “We’re trying to bring good food downtown,” she said. An Ocean Pines resident for more than two decades, Zhu’s Ho Feng Garden has been an institution in her neighborhood for the past seven years. She’s bringing some of her popular sushi rolls to the resort, such as the colossal Godzilla Roll that comes packed with spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, crab meat and avocado with a crunch. Other favorites include the Rocket Roll stuffed with lobster, spicy crab meat, shrimp, avocado and cucumber

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Lily Zhu, owner of Tai Ji Sushi in downtown Ocean City, stands inside her restaurant.

and the Ocean City Roll that comes filled with shrimp tempura and cucumber, toped with spicy tuna. Each roll is careful crafted by her New York City-trained sushi chef, who specialized in presentation, Zhu said. “Sometimes when customers order a special roll, he decides in his mind how to make it. It’s so pretty,” she said. “I have a really professional sushi chef.” Any two specialty rolls cost $24.95. Tai Ji Sushi is “a little bit different” from Ho Feng Garden, Zhu said, because it also offers some Chinese appe-

tizers and noodle bowls that come in hearty portions. The Ocean City sushi shop also focuses more on fresh, high-quality seafood, she said, and it has a full wine, beer and sake menu. Zhu landed on her downtown location at a longtime patron’s behest. “He said, ‘Ocean City needs a good restaurant here,’” she said. “He recommended this location for us.” The downtown restaurant, which has indoor and outdoor dining, will be See RESTAURANT Page 46

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (July 11, 2014) According to a recent news release by the National Association of Realtors, pending home sales rose sharply in May, with lower mortgage rates and increased inventory accelerating the market. All four regions of the country saw increases in pending sales, with the northeast and west experiencing the largest gains. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, increased 6.1 percent to 103.9 in May from 97.9 in April, but still remains 5.2 percent below May 2013 (109.6). May’s 6.1 percent increase was the largest month-over-month gain since April 2010 (9.6 percent), when first-time homebuyers rushed to sign purchase contracts before a popular tax credit program ended. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, expects improving home sales in the second half of the year. “Sales should exceed an annual pace of five million homes in some of the upcoming months behind favorable mortgage rates, more inventory and improved job creation,” he said. “However, second-half sales growth won’t be enough to compensate for the sluggish first quarter and will likely fall below last year’s total.” Despite the positive gains in signed contracts last month, Yun cautions that affordability and access to credit is still an area of concern for first-time home buyers, who accounted for only 27 percent of existing-home sales in May and typically carry student loan debt and lower credit scores. “The flourishing stock market the last few years has propelled sales in the higher price brackets, while sales for homes under $250,000 are 10 percent behind last year’s pace. Meanwhile, apartment rents are expected to rise 8 percent cumulatively over the next two years because of tight availability,” Yun said. Worcester County pending unit figures were stagnant during May, with 175 pending units in both 2013 and 2014 alike. In Wicomico County, there was a 12 percent increase in pending units for May, with 91 pending units in 2014 as compared to 80 pending units in 2013. Lauren Bunting is a licensed realtor with Bunting Realty, Inc. serving Worcester and Wicomico counties.

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DeVito’s celebrating 80 years in business Family operated three restaurants in Washington, D.C. before moving to OC

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) DeVito’s Deli is celebrating 80 years of bringing customers its homemade Italian pizzas and subs. Open in uptown Ocean City for more than three decades, the 143rd Street shop began in 1934 in Washington, D.C., where the DeVito family owned three restaurants, owner Mike DeVito said. That all changed in 1977, when the family made the shift into the deli business. “We knew the restaurant business, but we didn’t really know the deli business,” he said. “It’s been a learning process since Day 1. You’re always learning something new.” The DeVito’s relocated just a few years later in May of 1981 to uptown Ocean City. As DeVito explains it, the move happened by chance when the family was looking to buy a restaurant in Fenwick Island, Del., and lost the deal. “I just happened to see a ‘for sale’ sign in this window,” he said from his 143rd Street shop. “The price was right and we decided to make a move to Ocean City.” DeVito’s kept the integrity of the original building in the Resort Plaza rather than changing the sub shop to mimic their D.C. business, but some things remained the same. The Gaslight special, for example, is named for DeVito’s Washington neighbor, the Gas Light Company. The deli dishes up a host of subs with an Italian twist, such as the Roman Prince with proscuitto, sopressata, capocolla and provolone, but it’s bestseller is the DeVito Special — a cold cut sandwich packed with genoa salami, capocollo, mortadella and provolone cheese. All of the sandwiches come on DeVito’s Italian bread, which he bakes inhouse based on a family recipe. “My dad made pizza dough for years and I extrapolated on it for the bread,” DeVito said.

Other popular dishes include the Godfather sub topped with roast beef, swiss cheese, thousand island dressing, cole slaw and tomatoes. DeVito’s also offers salads and pizzas as well as sides such as potato salad and DeVito even bakes cookies at Christmastime. The second generation to run the sub shop, DeVito followed in the footsteps of his father, Sam. The deli had undergone some changes over the years, including this year’s update to the restaurant’s menu board that features a photo of the original D.C. shop in the background. But most of the changes have been in Ocean City itself, DeVito said. “We’ve been here watching the north end of town grow and how it’s changed,” he said. When the deli first opened uptown “the movie theater was here and the shopping center was here and that about was it,” he said. Business still boomed in the early days, though, as more residents call the northern end of town home and the nextclosest stop was Rehoboth Beach, Del. As the resort changed, DeVito’s began shutting down a few weeks during the year and now runs an April-December operation, although that’s plenty to keep DeVito and his six sumSee DEVITO’S Page 48

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Owner of DeVito’s Italian Deli Mike DeVito puts the finishing touches on a pizza in his 143rd Street shop.

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DeVito’s Italian Deli on 143rd Street is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. The sub and pizza shop that originally opened in Washington, D.C. has been serving customers in uptown Ocean City for more than 30 years.

Continued from Page 45 a summertime business, open from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. seven days a week, she said. It just held its grand opening one week ago and Zhu is still busy spreading the word. Her goal: “Be busy so that everybody can try our food.” Visit Tai Ji Sushi at 106 Baltimore Avenue, between the Smoky Shop and India Emporium, seven days a week. The restaurant also delivers, though minimum purchases and a fee apply. For more information, visit www.taijisushioceancity.com or call the restaurant at 410-289-1777.

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A photo of the original DeVito’s Restaurant in Washington, D.C., hangs on the wall of DeVito’s Italian Deli on 143rd Street.

DeVito’s serving OC customers for more than 30 yrs. Continued from Page 46 mer employees busy, he said. The owner never imagined he’d run the family business for more than 30 years, but said he’s happy with his work. “I never, ever in my wildest dreams thought I’d do it, but the more I do it, the more I enjoy it,” DeVito said. “I love what I do every day.” DeVito’s Italian Deli is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit DeVito’s on 143rd Street in the Resort Plaza near Ponzetti’s or call the deli at 410-250-1122.

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MAKO SHARKS TAGGED IN OC MAY 17-22

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Fish Finder Capt. Mark Sampson, front, assists Drs. Brad Wetherbee and Mahmood Shivji, right, with attaching a SPOT (Smart Position and Temperature) tag to the fin of a shortfin mako shark off Ocean City in May.

Location as of July 8: www.nova.edu/ocean/ghri/tracking St. Marys – male, tagged May 17, traveled about 1,162 miles, off coast of Long Island, NY JiffyLube 1 - male, tagged May 19, traveled about 723 miles, off coast of Maryland JiffyLube 2 – female, tagged May 19, traveled about 970 miles, off coast of Long Island, NY SOSF1 – female, tagged May 20, traveled about 1,106 miles, off coast of Massachusetts SOSF2 – male, tagged May 20, traveled about 698 miles, off coast of North Carolina SOSF3 – male, tagged May 20, traveled about 516 miles, off coast of Maryland SOSF4– male, tagged May 21, traveled about 569 miles, off coast of Maryland JiffyLube 3 – male, tagged May 22, traveled about 918 miles, off coast of New Jersey

Eight shortfin makos tagged off Ocean City Sharks transmit positions frequently, currently located between Mass. and N.C.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (July 11, 2014) Not much is known about the movement, travel and migration patterns of shortfin mako sharks, which is why, in late May, eight of them were fitted with SPOT (Smart Position and Temperature) tags off the coast of Ocean City. Since then, they have been transmitting daily and their path as well as current location can be found online at www.nova.edu/ocean/ghri/tracking. May 17-22, Ocean City Capt. Mark Sampson took world-renowned shark expert, Dr. Mahmood Shivji, director of Nova Southeastern University, Guy Harvey Research Institute, in Florida, and Dr. Brad Wetherbee, Guy Harvey Research Institute, Nova Southeastern University and University of Rhode Island, offshore in the hopes of tagging makos. Two-time Emmy award winner, videographer George Schellenger, was also on board to document the trip. “The mission was very successful with eight tags deployed over six days

we were there. All sharks swam away strongly after release and all eight have been transmitting their locations multiple times a day since release,” Shivji said. “For us, eight makos was better than I had expected because makos are not as common as blue sharks. It’s a hit or miss situation…I’m very pleased. I’m especially pleased that they’re reporting every day.” After the makos–which ranged in size from 5-6.5 feet–were caught, they were carefully lifted into the boat, measured and a tag was bolted to each of their dorsal fins. They were then returned to the ocean. The process took an average of five minutes per mako. “It’s kind of like a pit crew. Everyone has a job,” said Sampson, captain of the Fish Finder, who has been studying and researching sharks for a number of years. He is also the director of the Ocean City Shark Tournament. “There’s a lot to do in a short amount of time.” The satellite tags were programmed to transmit daily in May and June. From July on, they were set to transmit every other day in order to preserve the battery life. Each tag runs on one AA battery. The cost is $1,700 per tag, which doesn’t include satellite and data processing time. That costs about

$100 per month, depending on how often the tag breaks the surface of the water and data is transmitted. Individuals, companies or organizations can sponsor a tag and name the shark it is attached to. Shivji said after they were tagged, all of the makos headed south, as far as North Carolina. Most of them then turned around and traveled north. As of Tuesday, three makos were transmitting off the coast of Maryland, two near Long Island and one around New Jersey. Another mako was located off the coast of Massachusetts and one was positioned around North Carolina. After Shivji and Wetherbee left Ocean City, two Guy Harvey Research Institute research associates came to town to tag additional makos, May 2427. Two days they had bad weather and didn’t go offshore. The other two days they saw some blue sharks, but no makos, Shivji said. This is the second year they have tagged makos off the coast of Ocean City. Last year, five were tagged. They all hung around the area for a bit, before heading north and east, Shivji said. Two were caught by commercial long-liners, one near Nova Scotia and the other around Newfoundland. Two

others stopped transmitting after about eight months. “I-NSU” was tagged May 31, 2013 and it continues to transmit. It has traveled approximately 11,840 miles. Shivji said it first went north, then east, like the others, then it “made a B-line” south, swimming toward Venezuela. “That’s a long way to swim. It’s just a juvenile,” Shivji said. When they tagged the male shark it measured about 5 feet. The mako then turned around, swimming north. It is currently located off the coast of Nova Scotia. Tracking information will be provided to management and conservation agencies in the United States. They are working together to help prevent further decline of the species. Shortfin mako shark is the most popular species of shark to eat. According to the Guy Harvey Outpost Web site, they are caught worldwide for their meat and their fins are valued in the international fin trade. “Mako sharks are high value sharks. Their meat is valuable and when people catch them they often keep them,” Shivji said. “Their meat is tasty, shortfin especially, and their fins are valuable in the global market.” See SCIENTISTS Page 50

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Scientists hope to learn about mako migration patterns Continued from Page 49 Fisheries landings data indicate populations are declining due to overfishing. The species is now listed as “vulnerable” to extinction on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) “Red List.” NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center staff work with the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) to assess the status of shortfin makos in the Atlantic. The most recent assessment was completed in 2012. According to the latest stock assessment, Atlantic shortfin mako stocks do not appear to be overfished. Shivji said the real status of makos is controversial. “One key thing, we don’t know much about movement patterns. We need to know if they migrate or if the stock is low,” Shivji said. The Guy Harvey Research Institute hopes to shed light on movement and migration patterns of mako sharks.

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The movement of the eight shortfin mako sharks tagged off the coast of Ocean City, May 17-22, can be followed online at www.nova.edu/ocean/ghri/tracking.

Second Swim OC event, July 19

(July 11, 2014) The second annual Swim Ocean City will take place, Saturday, July 19, at 10 a.m. The 2013 inaugural event raised more than $22,000 for Johns Hopkins Brain Rehabilitation Program. A paddleboard competition has been added this year, sponsored by Walk on Water. The addition of this event spurred “Ocean Games” which will present both the swim and paddleboard events. The goal of Ocean Games is to add additional water sporting events each year. “This is a wonderful opportunity for both swimmers and paddlers to challenge their abilities in open water, and more importantly, to be a part of the good work being performed by the Johns Hopkins Brain Rehabilitation Program,” said Crossing Currents Aquatics Swim Coach, Traci McNeil of Annapolis/Riva. “The Ocean City swim is patterned to provide the novice and experienced open water swimmer alike a safe and structured environment. The swims run parallel to the shoreline and the SUP CUP race will be out and back starting at North Division Street. Both are conducted in cooperation with the phenomenal Ocean City Beach Patrol and Coast Guard.” Ocean Games welcomes sponsors, volunteers and general donations. Visit www. Oceangamesusa.com to get involved. The swim was conceived by Corey Davis of Berlin, who was treated at the Johns Hopkins Brain Rehabilitation Program following a brain injury he suffered in a motorcycle accident.

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Two-time Emmy award winner, videographer George Schellenger, captures some video and photos of a shark on May 18 aboard the Fish Finder.

OC Tuna Tournament begins today

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (July 11, 2014) Today through Sunday, anglers will travel offshore looking to reel in bluefin, yellowfin and big eye tuna as thousands of dollars are up for grabs during the 27th annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament. Hurricane Arthur hindered anglers from going fishing the early part of last weekend, but a number headed out Sunday and during the week. Tournament director Jennifer Blunt said some yellowfin were caught. Some “nice” big eye were boated, as well.

During the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 32nd annual Canyon Kick Off tournament, July 5-6, big eyes weighing 267.2, 163.8 and 158.4 pounds took first through third place in the tuna division. Participants were originally scheduled to fish two of three tournament days–Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday, July 4-6, but because of Arthur, the competition turned into a fish one of two days event, July 5-6. All of the boats went out Sunday. During the Tuna Tournament, anglers on both charter and private boats

may hook a single bluefin per day. Three yellowfin, which tend to be smaller than bluefin, may be caught per person per day. There is no limit to the number of big eyes a team may catch, although they may only weigh up to five fish per tournament day. Blunt said a number of dolphin have been caught lately, which bodes well for the tournament. Since no qualifying dolphin were weighed during the 2013 Tuna Tournament, the $13,200 pot for that category has been carried over to this year’s competition. See DAILY Page 51

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Daily tourney weigh-ins at OC Fishing Center Continued from Page 50 The prize money in the dolphin division is expected to be more than $26,000. The cost to enter the tournament was $900 ($800 for early registration). There are nine added entry level calcuttas, or wagering pools, this year, ranging in cost from $200 to $5,000. Anglers had the option to sign up for one or all of the added entry level categories, which, if they place on the top of the leader board, could substantially increase the amount of prize money taken home. The Level F “Pro Tuna Jackpot”

Winner Takes All costs $5,000 to enter, but it pays off for the angler with the heaviest single tuna as long as he signs up for the calcutta. In 2013, 37 of the 85 tournament boats entered and the Level F pot itself totaled $166,500. Bill Schatzman on the No Quarter, landed a 253-pound big eye to win the Single Largest Tuna Division last year. The fish was worth $243,917. A majority of that money came from the Level F Pro Tuna Jackpot. The Reel Chaos brought four big eyes and a yellowfin to the scale on Day 1 of the 2013 tournament, totaling

687 pounds–a new one-day stringer record. The previous record was 594 pounds set in 2011 by the Crush Em’ crew. Reel Chaos took top honors in the Heaviest Stringer Weight Division last year and received $74,357. In 2013, more than $450,000 was paid out to tournament winners. A total of 35 big eye tuna were brought to the Ocean City Fishing Center scale in West Ocean City during the threeday tournament. A record 29 big eye were weighed the first day of the competition. Along with the 35 big eye, 43 yellowfin and six bluefin were also

boated last year. For 2014, tournament fishing is permitted Friday through Sunday, July 11-13. Anglers will fish two of the three days. Catches will be weighed at the Ocean City Fishing Center between 4-7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and until 7 p.m. Sunday. There is no cost to watch the weighins, which are open to the public. To speed up the weigh-in process, stringer fish (a boat’s heaviest five fish per day) can be weighed at Sunset Marina on Friday and Saturday. All other See ANGLERS Page 52

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Keith Puller earned first place in the Ocean City Marlin Club's 32nd annual Canyon Kick Off tuna division with a 267.2-pound big eye he reeled in aboard the Jenny Poo on Sunday. The fish was worth $9,967.50.

Marlin Club’s 32nd Canyon Kick Off attracts 57 boats By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (July 11, 2014) Hurricane Arthur may have forced organizers of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 32nd annual Canyon Kick Off to adjust last weekend’s tournament format, but it didn’t stop anglers from fishing. Participants were originally scheduled to fish two of three tournament days–Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday, July 4-6. Because of Arthur rolling through, the competition turned into a fish one of two days event, Saturday or Sunday, July 5-6. A total of 57 boats, carrying approximately 285 anglers, registered for the Canyon Kick Off. They all fished on Sunday. “The ocean was good Sunday. It wasn’t really rough,” said Canyon Kick Off Chairman, Dave Birkett, who fished aboard the Shadowfax. Unfortunately, Birkett and his teammates didn’t land any fish. “I was in the right area. I watched people catch fish,” he said with a laugh. Birkett thought the tournament went well, overall, despite fishing being a bit slow. The storm may have had something to do with it, he added. “After a storm, it seems like there’s a little pod of fish and you’ve got to be right on top of them,” Birkett said. “We had three big eyes that were all caught in the Washington Canyon, a handful of yellowfin and a lot of dolphin that were caught outside the Baltimore Canyon.” The Billfisher crew reeled in an 18pound and a 16.6-pound dolphin and was awarded $6,093. Joel Meltzer caught an 18-pound dolphin while fishing on the Proud Papa and T.J. Weaver hooked a 17 pounder aboard the Dilligaf to finished in third place. The Proud Papa and Dilligaf teams didn’t take home prize money because

they were not entered into any of the added entry level calcuttas. Parker Wheeler’s 16-pound dolphin earned him and his Hatt Trick teammates $450. Eric VanLill landed a 15.6-pound dolphin aboard the Poore Sport and won $567. Keith Puller earned first place in the tuna division with a 267.2-pound big eye he reeled in aboard the Jenny Poo. The fish was worth $9,967.50. Angler Mike Peet and the No Quarter crew brought his big eye to the Sunset Marina scale in West Ocean City and it weighed in at 163.8 pounds, good for second place and $1,525.50. Glenn Heitmann’s 158.4-pound big eye hooked aboard the Absolut Pleasure was worth $1,017. The Billfisher crew released three while marlin to take first place in the division. The group won $7,920. The Canyon Hunter team released two white marlin and was awarded $810. The First Light crew released one white and was presented with $1,510. The Last Call team also released a white marlin. The group took home $648. A total of $30,510 was paid out to tournament winners. The Ocean City Marlin Club’s next tournament is the 10th annual Kid’s Classic, July 19-20. The tournament is open to junior anglers 19 and younger. Last year, more than 360 participants caught approximately 20 different species of fish. The tournament benefits the Wish-A-Fish Foundation, whose mission is to “provide a little relief for a family from the daily stress of having a child with special needs, such as a life-threatening illness, mental or physical disability, by taking the entire family out for a day of fun and fishing on the water.” For more information about the Kid’s Classic, call 410-213-1613 or visit www.ocmarlinclub.com.

Ocean Pines Members Golf Council and Taylor Bank will be partnering for the 30th annual Taylor Bank Tournament. This event will be held at Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club on July 16, at 9 a.m. This tournament is the major fundraiser for the Council’s Scholarship Fund. For information, call Ron Rider at 410-208-6713 or the Pro Shop at 410-641-6057.

balls and one mulligan. The event also features prizes, silent auction, putting contest and longest drive contest. Sponsorships are available. Tickets for a cash raffle are being sold for $5. Two tickets will be drawn for $500 each. Winners need not be present. Register for the tournament by calling Deer Run at 410-629-0060. For more information call Deer Run, American Cancer Society at 410-7491625 or Chairwoman Dawn Hodge at 443-497-1198.

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The 5th annual Cancer Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Aug. 30 at Deer Run Golf Club in Berlin. Honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and help the American Cancer Society fund research, education and advocacy and assist local cancer patients. Last year’s tournament raised more than $8,000. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The tournament begins at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start. Lunch is served at 2 p.m. Registration cost is $100 per person and includes continental breakfast, lunch, cart, tee gift, range

Worcester County Department of Recreation & Parks is offering a weeklong soccer camp for youth entering grades 1-8. The camp will be held at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill. It will begin Monday, July 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. Instructing campwill be Salisbury University’s Assistant Womens’ Soccer Coach, Katie McMahon. Financial aid is available. Call Ken Tustin at 410-632-2144 x112 or ktustin@co.worcester.md.us. Visit www.worcesterrecandparks.org for more information.

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Joel Meltzer caught an 18-pound dolphin while fishing on the Proud Papa during the Ocean City Marlin Club's 32nd annual Canyon Kick Off last weekend.

Anglers hope to reel in big tuna, dolphin during tourney Continued from Page 51 fish, including trophy fish, must be brought to the Fishing Center. Prize money will be awarded to the first-, second- and third-heaviest single tuna and the largest total catch weight. The top team in the Largest Fish division will receive an invitation to compete in the IGFA Offshore Championship. Each boat may weigh up to five fish per day to compete for a two-day total pound catch. There is a 30-pound minimum weight requirement for all eligible tournament tuna.

A $1,500 award will be presented to the female angler who catches the largest tuna. A Junior Angler division is available for those 16 and younger. The winner will receive $1,000. Cash prizes will also be presented to junior anglers who land the second- and third-heaviest fish. There will be prize money for the first-, second- and third-largest dolphin, as well. For more information about the Tuna Tournament, call 410-213-1121 or visit www.octunatournament.com.

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Berlin Intermediate LL all stars win state title By Josh Davis Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) The Berlin Intermediate Little League all-star team won its fourth consecutive state title on Wednesday, topping Hughesville, 8-2. To get there, the District 8 team first had to win a thrilling game in the opening round of the tournament. Down 11-5 on Monday, Berlin rallied to beat District 7’s Hughesville squad, 18-11. Both teams were undefeated prior to the game. Hughesville struck first, scoring two runs in the top of the first inning. Berlin, the defending state champion, battled back in the bottom of the inning with four runs, including a two-run homer by Tristan McDonough and an insidethe-park home run by Billy Wheatley. A two-run homer by Hughesville tied the game in the top half of the second inning, but Berlin battled back to take a one-run lead in the bottom half. Hughesville then exploded for six runs in the third inning, capped by a grand slam off Berlin relief pitcher Hayden Snelsire. McDonough hit his second roundtripper in the bottom half of the third inning to make it 11-6, and Snelsire settled in during the fourth inning, striking out the side. Berlin also went quietly in the fourth. Snelsire pitched his second-straight 1-2-3 inning in the fifth, and the Berlin bats finally came alive in the bottom half of the inning. After a fly ball out to start the frame, Ryan Duncan hit a double and McDonough drove him in on an error by the Hughesville second baseman. McDonough stole second and scored on a single by Wheatley, who advanced to second on the throw home. Wes Powell reached on an error, Matt Kinsey slammed a two-run double into the gap and pinch hitter Stephen Bise delivered a RBI single to tie the game at 11-11. Two walks, an error and singles by Snelsire and Powell made it 15-11. Snelsire stayed in the game, allowing no runs and just two more hits in the final two innings while striking out three, giving him 10 strikeouts on the day. Snelsire also helped himself out on offense, knocking in three runs with a bases-clearing triple in the bottom of the sixth. He finished with five RBIs. Assistant Coach Bill Wheatley was quick to praise Manager Cameron Mc-

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The Berlin Intermediate Little League all-star team won their fourth-straight Maryland title and will travel to New York on July 19 to play in the regional tournament. A win there would send them to the Little League World Series.

Donough. “He has been with these kids for going on five years – the vast majority of this team is still together from the Minor League team,” he said. “He took the kids aside by the left field corner before the game and gave them a talk.” McDonough’s words would be prophetic. “He said, ‘this is going to be like a boxing match where the old veteran is going to take on the up-and-coming young boxer. Early on, they’re going to hit us with some blows that are going to stun us and we’re going to have to take those blows and deal with them and then we’re going to hit them back – that’s where we’re going to win this match,’” Wheatley said. “‘They’re not used to being hit back so far in the tournament – they haven’t played anybody as good as us… And the game went just like that. He told it exactly as it was going to happen.” Wheatley also had high praise for the team. “This team never stops playing – they were never down,” he said. “They never worried and they knew they could get it back. They didn’t even drop their heads.” Berlin captured the state title two

days later, beating Hughesville again. Tristan McDonough racked up 16 strikeouts in the 8-2 victory. Up next, the intermediate team travels to New York to play for the East Regional title on July 19 for a chance to appear in the Little League World Series in California. The squad will hold a fundraiser on Monday, July 14 at Pizza Tugo’s in West Ocean City. Donations can be dropped off during the fundraiser, mailed to P.O. Box 514 Berlin, Md. 21811 or submitted online at www.BerlinLittleLeague.org. Berlin’s 9-10 Little League team also advanced to the state finals on Monday, beating Fruitland 7-2 thanks to a strong pitching performance by Evan Truitt. The team will play its first game in the state tournament at 11 a.m. on Saturday in Williamsport, Md. against the winner of District 5. Coach Eric Snelsire has high hopes for his players. “We’ve got a strong team this year

and we’re really deep in pitching,” he said. “The double-elimination format really suits us well, and I feel like we have the talent top-to-bottom.” The coach missed his son Hayden’s sterling performance at the Intermediate game on Monday, but was there to watch his youngest son shine against Fruitland. “I used to coach that team with Cameron, but this year with my 10-yearold I recognized that they had a special group coming up too and I wanted to give him the opportunity to experience what Hayden did,” he said. “I felt like I could contribute as a manager having gone through that with him. It was tough not to be there, but everybody that I talked to said he did a great job. “They both have a passion for the game, and we’re just trying to feed that passion as much as we can afford to and have an opportunity to,” Snelsire continued. “But they’ve certainly benefited from their own hard work.”

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Country artist Joe Bachman will play a free acoustic VIP show at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City on Friday, July 11 at 6 p.m.

Joe Bachman to perform free show at Sunset Grille

Bartenders, servers and employees from bars, restaurants and businesses in Ocean City and the surrounding areas converge at BJ’s on the Water last year to compete in the 75th Street restaurant's 34th annual canoe races in the bay. Canoe race competitors start one of the heats.

BJ’s annual canoe races, July 15 Participants, in teams of four, paddle around island behind 75th St. restaurant

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) BJ’s on the Water is back with its 35th annual canoe races, pitting teams of four against each other in one of Ocean City’s favorite summertime events on Tuesday, July 15. “We like to bill it as ‘the most fun that anybody could have,’” said Maddy Carder, co-owner of BJ’s with her husband Billy. “It’s just really an amazing day.” BJ’s on 75th Street opens at 10 a.m. Tuesday for registration for the races. The competition is open to anyone age 21 and older, though many restaurants and bars have heated rivalries that have developed over the years, Carder said. Some visitors also plan their vacations around the annual event. “As soon as it ends each year, people start asking when we’ll have it next year,” Carder said. “We have teams that are all ages... As long as you have two girls and two guys and they are both over 21, you can be in

our canoe race.” To compete, teams of four — two men and two women — take to their canoes in seven-team heats. The first duo paddles the boat around the island behind the restaurant and then jumps out as their teammates hop in the canoe to complete the same task. Winners of each heat move on to the next round of competition until the 2014 champions are crowned. In addition to cash prizes of hundreds of dollars, each rower in the top three placing teams takes home a trophy. The first-place winners get their name engraved on the official tournament cup alongside the last 34 winners — an honor OC SUP & Fitness earned last year. Every racer takes home a souvenir T-shirt. Because there is no pre-registration for the canoe races, Carder never knows how many teams will participate. However, there were 94 teams in the 2013 races and she expects a similar turnout Tuesday, she said. For those not paddling, BJ’s will have a grill on deck to dish up hot dogs, hamburgers and food. There will also be drink specials for Twisted Tea, shots of schnapps, Jell-O shooters, canned beer and Fireball. Spec-

tators can watch from outside or see the races on a close-circuit TV in the restaurant and must be 21 or older to enter BJ’s that day. The canoe races began 35 years ago when the Carders were searching for an event that highlighted their spot in the bay. “We asked, ’How can we utilize this area?’” Carder said. “It has evolved into the event of the summer.” She emphasize that the races are “all about having fun.” “It’s not so much about winning. It’s about the memories,” Carder said. “I can’t put the emphasis on fun enough.” Registration for the canoe races begins at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, at BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street. Teams of four, which must be two men and two women age 21 or older, pay $50 to participate. All participants must wear closed toe shoes to protect themselves from the bay’s bottom. Anyone who comes to BJ’s during the canoe races must be at least 21 years old to enter. Call the BJ’s on the Water at 410524-7575 for more information.

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) Country music road warrior Joe Bachman is taking a brief break from his breakneck radio tour to play a free VIP show at Sunset Grille, tonight, July 11. The Nashville-based artist will release his sophomore album “It’s All Good” this fall. Something of a non-traditionalist in country music, Bachman proudly sports tattoos of Bob Marley, Bono and John Lennon. “I’ve just been influenced all over the map,” Bachman said. “When I was a young kid, the first band I ever liked was Kiss. I went to the Beatles and Michael Jackson, and as I got older I just started appreciating the whole concept of ‘One Love,’ which is tied into the whole Marley and Lennon thing. “What really kind of turned me on and made me fall in love with country music was just the stories,” Bachman continued. “But I try to pull my influences from everywhere. I just love good melodies and good harmonies.” Born in Philadelphia, Bachman made the move to notoriously competitive Nashville five years ago. “My move was kind of cool, because I was living down in Key West, Florida and I was lucky enough to meet ‘Big Kenny’ from Big & Rich when I was down there playing,” Bachman said. “Big Kenny invited me up to his house, invited me up to his studio, and I went up and really kind of fell in love with the whole idea of Nashville.” Bachman went back and forth to Nashville at least once a month for several years before finally making a See BACHMAN Page 57

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Youth invited to participate in Jr. Beach Patrol prog.

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) Ocean City’s Beach Patrol kicked off another summer of its Junior Beach Patrol Academy Tuesday, taking youth from the classroom to the surf in a four-day educational and hands-on program. The academy mimics the resort’s beach patrol crew and has prepared a number of the lifeguards, known as Surf Rescue Technicians, who now sit in the stands, said Ocean City Beach Patrol Lt. Ward Kovacs. “We look at it as fulfilling part of our mission of education,” Kovacs said. This summer, more than 200 youth age 10-17 will pass through the academy over six weeks. The program is organized at various levels so returning campers continue their surf rescue education in new way each summer. First-year Junior Beach Patrol campers learn about oceanography and rescue buoys, for example, while second-year campers study landline rescues and third-years try their hand with rescue boards, Kovacs said. After that, they can continue on as assistant instructors and some eventually join the beach patrol, as several Junior Beach Patrol instructors have done. “I was always in the water as a kid and my parents felt better knowing I was educated about beach safety,” said second-year SRT Cate Calogero. “A lot of kids will go through this program and become guards.” The Junior Beach Patrol program primed her for summers are a lifeguard, from giving her a leg up on semaphore to teaching her about rip currents, she said. “When you go back out on the beach, you feel more prepared,” said Calogero. Also a returning SRT and camp leader, Abbey Shobe said even campers who don’t go on to become lifeguard beaches help the Ocean City Beach Patrol. “It really educates the public because they (the campers) can work as our liaisons. We teach them and they teach others,” she said. The Junior Beach Patrol Academy helps prepare campers for lifeguarding because it mimics the real job, Kovacs said. For example, the camp hosts competitions at the end of each day that pit crews of varying experience levels against each other in surf rescue-style contests that include running, swimming and paddle boarding. Some campers even return after the academy to find their favorite lifeguard on the beach and help with their scan, Shobe said. The Junior Beach Patrol program started 17 years ago and grows each summer, Kovacs said. There is a waitlist for some weeks this summer and the beach patrol has even added several afternoon camps to accommodate more participants, he said. Like many campers, Madison Williams, 12, of Kent Island, returns See ACADEMY Page 58

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Bachman to play at Sunset Grille Continued from Page 55 permanent move to the legendary country music capital. “It is a competitive thing there,” he said. “I tell everybody I want all my friends to succeed whether they’re in the same exact genre of music as me or something completely different, because I feel like there’s plenty of music to go around; you don’t turn on the radio and hear one artist – you hear a hundred artists.” Nine of the 12 songs from the follow-up to Bachman’s 2012 debut “One” have already been recorded, and the singer/songwriter is eager for the public to hear his latest work. “I plan on releasing it in the early part of the fall,” Bachman said. “I couldn’t be happier. It’s such a personal album for me – I wrote nine of

the 12 tracks on the album – so it’s a really personal record and I couldn’t be more proud of it. I’m excited about it, that’s for sure.” Bachman’s current radio tour began on March 10 and has included nearly 75,000 miles and 90 radio stations in 34 states. “We’re just visiting as many country stations as we can,” Bachman said. “It’s been crazier than anything I’ve ever dealt with.” Sunset Grille will host an acoustic three-piece set by Bachman at 6 p.m. “We’re doing a kind of VIP event for them and a lot of their staff, but it is open to the public as well,” Bachman said. “We do a lot of the trio stuff. My whole brand of music, if you will, is really built on three-part harmonies, which is why I fell in love with bands like The Beatles, Beach

Boys and the Eagles. “Hopefully everybody takes away a piece of my music,” Bachman continued. “I’ve worked so hard to write these songs that have been a part of me for so long. The first album that I did in Nashville independently was kind of my business card – I cut a whole lot of other people’s songs and songs that were pitched to me. But this album is the exact opposite, so that’s how I’ve been playing my live shows – trying to show the audience a piece of who I am so they can kind of get an idea of what I’ve been through in my life and what we’re trying to do with this new record.” Sunset Grille is located on Sunset Avenue in West Ocean City. For more information, call 410-213-8110 or visit www.ocsunsetgrille.com.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Is

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your hard work could pay off in ways you didn’t expect, but certainly deserve. Tend to that pesky health problem now so you’ll be in top shape to tackle the new projects coming up. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Plan-

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Cate Calogero, an Ocean City Beach Patrol surf rescue technician, explains how lifeguards scan the beach to Junior Beach Patrol campers Tuesday. Calogero went through the summer program before joining the beach patrol two summers ago.

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75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 July 11: Tear The Roof Off, 9 p.m. July 12: Full Circle, 9 p.m. July 17: DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m.

60th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-5500 July 11: Kevin Poole, DJ Hook, No Pets For Noah July 12: Opposite Directions, DJ Groove, No Pets For Noah July 13: Everett Spells, Colossal Fossil Sauce, DJ Wood, 2U U2 Tribute July 14: Batman, DJ RobCee, The Loop July 15: DJ Hook, Mark Hopkins July 16: DJ Greg, DJ RobCee, Bryan Clark July 17: Rob Fahey, DJ Groove, The Klassix

CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Thursday-Saturday: Phil Perdue CAROUSEL BEACH BAR In the Carousel Hotel 118th Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-1000 Every Friday: Rick & Lennon LaRicci Every Saturday: Tim Landers Duo Every Sunday: Dave Sherman Every Monday: Tim Landers Every Tuesday: Kaleb Brown Every Wednesday: Tommy Edwards Every Thursday: DJ Jeremy CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road Berlin 410-641-0600 July 11: New Dawn Duo, 5:30-9:30 p.m. July 12: Suzette Prichett, 4:40-8:30 p.m.; Monkee Paw, 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 July 11: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; John LaMere, 5-9 p.m. July 12: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, noon to 4 p.m.; Over Time, 5-9 p.m. July 13: Rick & Lennon LaRicci, Nate Clendenen noon to 3 p.m.; Old School, 4-8 p.m. July 14: Nate Clendenen, noon to 3 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth, 4-8 p.m. July 15: Zion Reggae Duo, 2-6 p.m.; DJ-Let’s Do Trivia, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Movie Night, 8:30 p.m. July 16: Aaron Howell Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Chris Button & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. July 17: Dog & Butterfly, noon to 3 p.m.; Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 Every Sunday: Singing Fun Day w/Bob Hughes, 4-7 p.m. Every Wednesday: DJ Dutch, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

GALAXY 66 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 July 11: Philly George Project, 8 p.m. to midnight The Skye Bar July 11: Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m. July 12: The Stims, 4-8 p.m. July 13: live entertainment HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 July 11: Ladies Night w/DJ Bill T July 12: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. July 13: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T/DJ BK, 9 p.m. July 14: Blake Haley, 4-8 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 8 p.m. July 15: Hot Sauce Sandwich/Funk Shue, 9:30 p.m. July 16: College Night w/DJ Billy &, 7 p.m.; Wheel of Fortune, 9 p.m. July 17: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. HARPOON HANNA’S Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525 302-539-3095 Every Friday: Dave Hawkins, 6-10 p.m.; DJ Abay, 10 p.m. Every Saturday: Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m.; DJ RobCee, 10 p.m. Every Sunday: Kevin Poole, 5-9 p.m. Every Monday: Dave Hawkins, 6-10 p.m. Every Tuesday: Kevin Poole, 5-9 p.m. Every Wednesday: Bobby Burns, 3-6 p.m.; Dave Sherman, 6-9 p.m. Every Thursday: John LaMere

Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Rd. West Ocean City 410-213-1841 July 11: Dust n Bones 8 p.m. July 12: 15 String Band, 8 p.m. July 13: Shoeless Joe, 2 p.m. July 16: Monkee Paw, 8 p.m. JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-524-7499 Every Thursday: DJ Wax July 11: No Byscuyts KY WEST RESTAURANT & BAR 54th Street Ocean City 443-664-2836 July 11-12: DJ Rhoadie MARYLAND WINE BAR 103 N. Main St. Berlin 410-629-1022 July 11: Live Acoustic Music, 7 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 Every Thursday-Sunday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 11-13: Power Play, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. July 14: On The Edge, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. July 15-20: Arizona, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Lenny’s Deck Bar July 11-12: First Class, 5-10 p.m. July 13: First Class, 4-9 p.m. July 14-17: On The Edge, 4-9 p.m. PURPLE MOOSE 108 S. Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-6953 July 11-12: Stiff Richard July 13-14: Fuzzbox Piranha July 15-16: That 80’s Band July 17: Odyssey Road “Journey Tribute”

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SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 July 11: Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; Jah Works, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. July 12: Melodime, 1-5 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; Freddie Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; Jah Works, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Gypsy Wisdom, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. July 13: Rising Sun, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Ticketed Event: Bret Michaels, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 14: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; Rising Sun, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 15: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; Lucky Dub, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Benderz, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. July 16: Rew Smith, 5-9 p.m.; Lucky Dub, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Party Like It’s…, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. July 17: Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; Innasense, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Go Go Gadget, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. SHENANIGAN’S Fourth Street and the Boardwalk in the Shoreham Hotel 410-289-7181 July 11-12: Marty McKernan July 13-14: Cutting Edge Dueling Pianos July 16-17: Ray Murphy & Jenn Belle from Dublin 5 THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 July 11: Tom Larsen Band, 6-10 p.m. July 12: Lovin Cup Duo 6-10 p.m. July 13: Kaleb Brown, 5-9 p.m. July 15: Dinner & Show RSVP Bryan Clark WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 July 11: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey

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Couple Jon and Courtney Griffiths are all smiles after the event.

GORGEFEST Fish Tales hosted is seventh annual "Top Dog" hot dog-eating contest on July 4. Thirteen contestants stuffed their mouths with hot dogs and buns for 10 minutes. The winner, David Brunelli, of Philadelphia, Pa. ate 28 hot dogs. He won a trophy and $1,000. Thomas Purnell of Berlin devoured 15 hot dogs, good for second place and $500. Purnell's brother, Tyheam, finished 12.5 franks and buns to finish in third place. He received $250.

Eleven-year-old twins, Deann, left, and Alexis Taylor watch the contest.

Fish Tales Manager Brandon Hemp, left, and Gavin Bayline, Carey Distributors.

Olivia, 4, and Hannah Artes, 8, and Aubrey Kmieciak, 7, help judge the competition.

Tyheam Purnell, left, third place; David Brunelli, first, and Thomas Purnell, second, right.

The competitors chow down on hot dogs at the 22nd Street restaurant.

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Annual Ocean City Greek Festival this wknd. Four-day event includes music, dancing, shopping and assortment of food

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) St. George Greek Orthodox Church returns today with delicacies from spanakopita to stuffed grape leaves, live music and traditional dancing at its 25th annual Greek Festival. The event is celebrating its quarter-century anniversary by adding a fourth day, carrying the celebration through the weekend and ending Monday, July 14, at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street. “Whether reliving Greek vacation memories or dreaming of a Greek adventure, this premier cultural event draws thousands of locals and visitors alike to enjoy the flavors, sights and sounds of Greece right here in Ocean City,” said Festival Promotion Coordinator Alexandra Hall. “It’s the largest of the Eastern Shore Greek festivals,” she said. “Greeks love to come, obviously, but everyone is welcome.” She said “everyone is Greek” at the annual event. The food is the festival’s main attraction and the 2014 event is offering host of flavorful dishes including

Selling pastries and other sweets during a recent Greek Festival at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, from left are, Angela Dsirikos, Thalia Pappas, Mary Pantazis, Anna Zaharopoulos, Donna Moore and Carol Galifianakis.

moussaka, lamb shank topped with a zesty tomato sauce, lemon chicken, shish kabob, pastitsio, and much more. “Parents, no worries — picky little eaters love the top-selling gyros,” Hall said. The St. George Greek Orthodox Church Ladies Philoptochos will dish up their popular desserts again this year, including their famous baklava.

Hall said visitors leave with grocery bags full of pastries to store in their freezers at home. “You just can’t find food like this around here,” she said. “You can’t get this stuff easily and it’s not like in New York where there are Greek bakeries everywhere. There are very few on the shore.” All menu items will be served daily starting at noon and are available as

dine-in or carryout meals. In addition to the food, festivalgoers can shop for jewelry, art, music, clothing and other goods at the festival’s vendor booths. After 5 p.m. each night, Greek band Golden Flame will rock the crowd. Guests can watch a Greek folk dance performance or participate on the dance floor themselves, no experience necessary, Hall said. “(You can) just sit back, relax, enjoy the music and be dazzled by the live Greek folk dance,” she said. The festival also features several raffles including its ‘Best Odds in Town’ raffle, which gives ticket-buyers a 1-in-100 chance of winning $5,000. Other prizes include a new Roketa 50 CC Scooter and $1,000 in winnings. Drawings take places Monday, July 14 at 8 p.m., though participants do not have to be present to win. All proceeds from the festival support the ministries of St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Hall said it is the biggest outreach fundraiser for the church on 88th Street. Thousands who love the Greek culture come to the festival each year, which “keeps the church going,” she said. The 25th annual Greek Festival takes place at the 40th Street convention center today and Saturday from See OC Page 62

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OC Greek Festival organizers extend event to four days Continued from Page 61 noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday and Monday from 12-9 p.m. Daily admission from 12-4 p.m. costs $2 per person, age 14 or older. After 4 p.m., admission costs $3. Children under 14 get in free with a paying adult. Locals will be admitted free daily from 12-4 p.m. upon presenting their drivers licenses. Parking is free at the convention center, which is air-conditioned and handicap accessible. There is an ATM inside the building and major credit cards will be accepted. Visit www.facebook.com/GreekFestivalOceanCity or www.stgeorgebythesea.org to learn more or call St. George Greek Orthodox Church at 410-524-0990.

Guests enjoy the festivities during a recent Greek Festival at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. The festival is presented by St. George Greek Orthodox Church, located on 88th Street in Ocean City.

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rant for 35 years! Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dayton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken served at S. Division and 70th Street locations. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare & American cuisine—Something for everyone our menu features appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks & seafood. Dine In, Carry Out, Happy Hour Daily 3-6 pm. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ FENWICK CRAB HOUSE, 100 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-539-2500 / www.crabcakeexpress.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Carry-out available. Casual dining. Open for lunch and dinner. Big crabs are our specialty. Perfect crabcakes are our passion. Seven different fish served 15 different ways! Great local seafood, good times and good service is our mission. ■ GALAXY 66 BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / $$-$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Contemporary restaurant offering light fare and full entrees. Awardwinning wine list, signature drinks and cocktails. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581; 128th Street, Ocean City, 410-2502403 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open 7 days a week. We have proudly served Ocean City, Maryland for over 40 years. Known for All You Can Eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HIGH STAKES BAR & GRILL, Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 / $-$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live entertainment. ■ HOBBIT, 81st Street Bayside in Rivendell Condo, Ocean City 410-524-8100 / www.thehobbitrestaurant.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended / Full bar / Open daily from 5-10 p.m. Full service bar with happy hour Sunday through Thursday, 5-7 p.m. Ocean City's most complete dining experience. Breathtaking bay views with inventive American Cuisine. ■ HOOTERS, 123rd Street, Ocean City 410-2507081; Fifth Street, on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-2690; and Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-1841 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Hooters makes you happy at all three of our locations on 123rd Street Bayside, 5th Street on the Boardwalk, and our year round store in West Ocean City on the corner of route 50 and Keyser Point Road. Open daily at 11am. Enjoy our brand new menu with enjoyable juicy burgers, garden fresh salads, 12 delicious wing sauces, and signature seafood entrees. Have some drinks from our large bar menu including tropical frozen drinks and signature Hooters cocktails. Enjoy our large state of the art flat screen TV selection while receiving great service by our delightful Hooters Girls. We have a great apparel line for the 2014 season. Please make sure to pick up your Hooters souvenirs and T-Shirts before you leave town. Large parties are welcome and please call for private party information. Carry out available. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @hootersocmd. www.hootersofoc.com

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■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Proud to have Chef Shawn Reese creating beach-inspired dishes in both oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breaker’s Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites - Johnny’s Special, Neptune’s Seafood Feast Pizza, and MD Blue Crab. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Coldest draft beer in town served in a chilled mug. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 4 a.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ KY WEST RESTAURANT & BAR, 54th Street, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family dining in a casual setting. A unique twist on Eastern seaboard cuisine with a variety of steaks, chicken and fresh fish on the menu. Ky West is an elegant bungalow to get away to for a great meal or drinks in Ocean City. Serving local brews on tap, small batch wines and delicious signature cocktails, with live entertainment throughout the season and Happy Hour from 2-7 p.m. Currently open Thursday and Friday, 4-10 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon to 10 p.m. ■ MARINA DECK, 306 Dorchester St., Ocean City 410-289-4411 / www.marinadeckrestaurant.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted for large parties / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City, Maryland's #1 Seafood restaurant! Check out our delicious AYCE Menu: Steamed Shrimp, BBQ Ribs, Blue Crabs & Crab Legs. Relax and enjoy your dinner while the kids play in our brand new multi-level kids area! Join us for on our open air, roof top Wild Pony Bar for our signature cocktails and breathtaking Assateague Island view! ■ MERMAID COVE PUB, 33195 Lighthouse Road, Williamsville, West Fenwick, Del. 302-436-0122 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Full bar / Get ship-wrecked at the Mermaid Cove with pub, drink and food specials daily. Lump crab cakes, rock and mahi tacos, fried oyster sandwiches and platters are among the items to choose from. Breakfast served weekends. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Take-out available. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 and Seafood House, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1689 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Traditional Dining Buffet - Carry Out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5pm - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet - Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring over 75 items including Snow Crab Legs, Carving Station, Made to Order Pasta, Handmade Crab Cakes & so much more. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, yearround. Every Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / 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 410-289-7181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Oceanfront dining. Enjoy one of our classic burgers, fish and chips or steaks while watching the boardwalk sights. Irish music or dueling pianos top off the evening. ■ SIMMER TIME, Rt. 54, Fenwick Island, next to Mio Fratello 302-436-2266 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Fondue and more in an intimate atmosphere; small and large parties. ■ SMITTY McGEE’S, 37234 Lighthouse Road, West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-4716 / www.smittymcgees.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / No children’s menu / Full bar / Casual. Big menu, including hot wings and drinks. ■ THE BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 1-800552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family dining in a casual setting. Traditional breakfast buffet includes waffles, eggs, pancakes, French toast, creamed chipped beef, bacon, ham, sausage, potatoes, cereals, danishes, fruit and more. Adults $9.95. Children 5-10 $6.25. Children 4 & younger eat free. Open daily 7am-11:30am. A la carte and children’s menu also available. ■ THE BRICK HOUSE PUB, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-524-5252 / www.ocmdhotels.com/brickhousepub / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Relax and enjoy the laid back atmosphere of this casual brew pub. Enjoy a lite bite, or watch the game on one of our huge flat-screen TV's. Dine on the freshest raw bar specialties, or try one of the local favorites, including fresh rockfish, shrimp, crab cakes, spicy hummus, juicy burgers and steaks, piping hot made-to-order pizzas, flavorful sandwiches and gourmet salads. Extensive micro-brew list and beers on tap. Happy hour specials daily. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual Waterfront - The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club in an all new gorgeous Bayfront Setting, specializing in Coastal Cuisine. Serving Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch/ Inside Outside Dining areas. Open-Air Bar and Live Entertainment. Check website for special events. ■ THE KITCHEN RESTAURANT, Corner of Philadelphia & Wicomico streets, Ocean City 410-289-2226 / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Free Parking for customers. Open for breakfast and lunch 7 days per week. Home Style cooking Family atmosphere Reasonable price Breakfast features huge omelet’s, home-made cream chip beef delicious French toast and Momma’s Home-Made Greek Pasteries. Fresh produce from our own gardens. ■ UBER BAGELS & DELI, 126th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6128 / www.uberbagels.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Indoor and outdoor seating or carry out. Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., everyday. Ocean City’s best bagel and deli featuring made-from-scratch, New York-style bagels. Full breakfast menu of bagels and spreads as well as egg sandwiches and lunch menu offers a huge selection of cold sandwiches featuring Boar’s head meats and cheeses. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Children’s Menu / Open year round - With floor to ceiling windows overlooking the ocean, it’s an elegant and friendly place serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also featuring the Zippy Lewis Lounge with HH from 4-7 p.m., Milton’s Outdoor Oceanfront Café and Barefoot Beach Bar in-season. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Old World saloon-type feel, Whisker’s is famous for its Certified Angus®burgers and delicious casual fare, as well as its entertaining atmosphere and photo lined walls of famous and infamous “whiskers.” Enjoy flat screen TVs to watch your favorite sports. Open year-round, 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., serving lunch and dinner daily. Happy hour every day 4-7 p.m. Nightly food specials.

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Workshop A new, free chronic disease self-management workshop has been added to the list of Atlantic General Hospital’s education opportunities. From the Stanford University Patient Education Research Center, the Diabetes Self-Management Workshop is a six-week program for diabetics and their caregivers. This workshop, offered Tuesdays, July 15 to Aug. 19 from 1-3:30 p.m., is designed to help those affected by diabetes better manage their disease. It helps participants cope with challenges and lifestyle changes imposed by diabetes. Some of the activities covered in this workshop include healthy eating; prevent-

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Fundraiser planned to help family after fire By Josh Davis Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) After a June 26 fire decimated the home of Jennifer Pusey, a small group of citizens banded together on Facebook to help the family get back on their feet. Christina Ager created the Pusey Family Fire Recovery page in the days following the fire. The page quickly amassed more than 1,000 followers. “The entire house was burned down – everything inside of it was destroyed,” said Ager. “I didn’t know the Puseys, but I drove past the house every day. I saw them standing outside and I just pulled in the driveway and asked them if I could help. They said, ‘no, no, we don’t need anything,’ but I looked at the house and I looked at them and I realized they need everything.

“They were so sweet,” Ager said. “I said, ‘I don’t know how much I can do, but I’ll start a Facebook page.’ My intent was just to get them immediate help. They didn’t have any shoes, they didn’t have any clothes – they had to get toothpaste and toothbrushes and all these little things that we don’t think about on a daily basis.” Ager called the response from the public “overwhelming.” “The community – I don’t even have words for the community we live in,” Ager said. “They’re amazing. I had no intention of doing any kind of fundraiser or event, but the entire community just pulled together and everybody wants to help in any way that they can.” In the wake of the initial success on Facebook, four friends of the Pusey family, Crissy Marie, Tammy Consigli,

Jennifer Wheeler and Wendi Eitel, approached Ager with the idea of holding a fundraiser. “They approached me and said that they wanted to make an event to try and raise more money,” Ager said. “And just the event alone is helping to heal the family’s spirit. I have no words for how this has snowballed, and the Puseys still have not asked for anything.” The group will hold the fundraiser on Tuesday, July 15 at the Marlin Club on 9659 Golf Course Road, Ocean City from 6-9 p.m. A silent auction with items and services donated from local businesses will raise additional money for the Pusey family. “I’m overwhelmed and so touched by the public response for this,” Ager said. “I didn’t grow up here – I moved here 15 years ago and there have been

times when I didn’t want to live here just because it’s such a small town. But I’ll never move away from here because of how quickly this small town came together. In a matter of 24 hours there were 1,000 people asking how to help. It’s amazing – it just gives me chills to think about it.” Donations of cash, check or gift cards can be dropped off or mailed to TMFG c/o Christina Ager, 6200 Coastal Highway #101, Ocean City, Md. 21842 re: Jennifer Smith Pusey. Cash or Checks may also be dropped off at any Calvin B. Taylor Banking Co. Use memo line “donation fund.” Donations to the July 15 auction can be made through Jennifer Wheeler or Tammy Consigli on the Facebook page. For more information visit www.facebook.com/groups/ PuseyFamilyFireRecovery.

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OCBP busy keeping residents, guests safe By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (July 11, 2014) The beach in Ocean City is becoming more crowded as families are beginning their annual vacations during the traditional primetime of late June through mid-August. The result is that the beach patrol and the surf rescue technicians who guard your beach are also busier keeping everyone safe and following the rules. This time of the season is also when we start to see a change in wave action, and a potential rise in impact injuries. These impact injuries are caused when a swimmer or wader is thrown against the ocean bottom or beach by a powerful wave. Types of injuries sustained may be minor such as abrasions, muscle strains and sprained joints, or injuries could be more severe in nature such as dislocations, fractures, or the more serious head, neck or back injuries. We see injuries such as these due to a naturally occurring condition known as shorebreak. Before you can understand shorebreak, you need to understand a little bit about wave action and the contour of the oceanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bottom (bathometry)

close to shore. Bathometry, a term we learned while working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), refers to the contour of the oceanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bottom. Shorebreak has to do with the contour/slope of the ocean floor close to shore as waves break. A wave is a body of water moving along the surface of the ocean. It loses speed and gains height when it approaches the shore. As this happens, the depth of the water below the wave becomes increasingly shallower. The size of the wave is affected by how strong the wind is, the direction from which it is blowing and tropical activity in the Atlantic. As tropical events form and approach the East Coast they cause large and sometimes rough surf, especially in late July and August. As a wave passes over the ocean bottom and the depth decreases, the energy of the wave is forced up until the wave can no longer maintain its form and it breaks (top of wave plunges forward). Depending on the tide and depth of the water, the waves may break on the sandbar causing the force of the wave to plunge into the deeper trough. This is the type of wave that is appropriate for body surfing or body boarding because the wave is

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Landing on wet sand no more forgiving than concrete Continued from Page 67 These waves are unpredictable and dangerous because they can cause serious shoulder, neck, and spinal injuries to even the most experienced swimmer. The beach patrol recommends that you never attempt to ride waves that are breaking on the shore or play in the impact zone (the area where the force of the wave is being delivered.). Although the beach patrol treats even the most minor injury to the head (abrasion on forehead, bloody nose, etc.) as though it was a life-anddeath spinal cord injury, most turn out to be minor muscular injuries rather than more serious fractures. Of the suspected head/neck and spinal injuries we respond to, 60 percent are caused by swimmers who ride a wave into shore incorrectly, and the other 40 percent are caused by swimmers diving into shallow water or doing tricks such as flips and striking their head or neck on the ocean floor. Be reassured that when the need arises, the Ocean City Beach Patrol is ready to respond. We have worked with trauma doctors to develop a specialized technique to manage suspected head, neck and back injuries.

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Although every surf rescue technician is trained and skilled in the use of these techniques, it is far better for our beach patrons to have injuries prevented rather than treated. When body surfing, we recommend doing so with your head up and your arms out in front of the body to protect yourself. If using a boogie board, make sure you keep it out in front of you to prevent your head from hitting the shore (ride on the back half). Taking responsibility for your own actions and spreading caution about spinal cord injuries is the greatest form of prevention we have. Many people just do not realize that wet sand is just as un-yielding as concrete and that it is the bones of the spinal column that cause the damage and possible paralysis that results from the impact of your head, neck or back with the beach. Most people would never think of attempting a flip in the middle of a parking lot for fear of striking the ground. However, many of these same individuals will attempt these aerial maneuvers on the beach or into a few inches of ocean water. Please, use your head to protect See REMEMBER Page 69

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Congratulations to Sean and Andrea Napolitano who wed in Ocean City, July 3.

Kemp loves when kids come, go By Irish Kemp Contributing Writer (July 11, 2014) I love it when they come and I love it when they leave. When they do both in the same week, this old broad's puter runs amok. Oh yeah, my kids and their kids, I might add, all have their own equipment but they insist on updating mine. Probably cuz their smart

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Continued from Page 68 your spine and think before diving or riding breaking waves onto the beach. Have fun, but remain safe. The beach patrol reminds you to always check water depth before diving. Our saying is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Feet first, first time,â&#x20AC;? which is to remind you to walk out into the surf rather than running and diving. We ask everyone to check-in with the surf rescue technician on your beach on a daily basis to be aware of current conditions that may affect your activity. To learn more about shorebreak visit www.ococean.com/ocbp. Click on the safety button and then the shorebreak video. This video has some of the best graphic images to help explain shorebreak that I have ever seen. You can also get current information and daily stats and current beach conditions by following the beach patrol on Twitter or â&#x20AC;&#x153;like usâ&#x20AC;? on our official OCBP Facebook page. Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note: Just last week we had a very serious injury to a 69-yearold man who struck the beach while body surfing with enough force to cause multiple facial abrasions and cause respiratory arrest.

The impact resulted in a broken neck and a life-threatening emergency. Although the surf rescue technicians used the neck stabilization technique to remove him from the water and successfully resuscitated him using CPR, this is still a very serious situation. This man was an experienced body surfer and the injury occurred during low tide and the ocean was not rough that day. Please pass our warning on so these types of accidents donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen to someone else. Striking the ocean bottom with your head or neck may cause serious injuries, paralysis, or death. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Feet first, first time,â&#x20AC;? to check the water depth.

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‘Sprinmer,’ ‘Winfall’ new seasons? enough" T-shirt? Where oh where is the rain? Rumors abound that two new seasons are popping up in this area–"Sprinmer" and "Winfall." Word on the street is that someone or something is messing with the weatherman's, psych, big time. Albeit north, south, east or west, I figure we witnessed from our deck a million-dollar show, that is if the thousand-dollar-a-minute quote from the Washington Post is credible. Life on our shore is never a bore. Overwhelming was the number of folks that gathered on our tiny strip of sand to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Rumors are also rampart (love that word) that local celebrities, the likes of Joan and George, aka Ted Williams Saur and Kathy and Harry, aka, Harry James kept a very low profile. I'm told it was to avoid the believers of local lore. Check out Harpoon Hanna's adultplus Wednesday afternoon happy hour, from 2-5 p.m. and High Stakes weekends, from 4-7 p.m. Music by almost live, Bobby Burns. Oh yeah kids, it's definitely the dog days of summer. The dogs outnumber the tots and toddlers being taken for their daily strolls, four-to-one. Bebopping around town I found

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By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (July 11, 2014) To-MAY-to or toMAH-to is a personal preference but the essence is the same. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, four out of five people prefer tomatoes to any other homegrown food. The tomato’s humble conception and its incredible journey is the subject of the day. Tomato history has its origins traced back to the early Aztecs around 700 AD; therefore it is believed that the tomato is native to the Americas. It was not until around the 16th century that the Europeans were introduced to the delectable, juicy fruit as a result of the early explorers setting out to discover new lands. Throughout southern Europe, the tomato was quickly accepted into the kitchen, yet as it moved north, the same cannot be said. Unfortunately, the resistance was based on unfounded information. England was the last to relinquish the misconceptions but eventually welcomed the blessings of the glorious fruit. Specifics equate understanding which in turn incorporates knowledge. Pewter was used for plates, drinking vessels and other tableware in the Middle Ages, but not exclusively. Wealthier folk used silver or gold for special occasions and wooden plates evolved in the later Middle Ages. Because tomatoes are naturally very acidic, when placed on pewter platters, the fruit would leach lead, which often resulted in terminal lead poisoning. In addition, the close resemblance of tomatoes to the deadly nightshades added to the notorious calamity. The tomato’s passage from a poisonous substance to cookbooks was not an easy venture. It is truly fascinating to think that the tomato, which most of us think as quintessentially Italian, evolved from a different continent. Even more bizarre, the fruit was not introduced to the U.S. via Mexico, but by European immigrants. The delectable

ingredient of the day was first recorded outside of the Americas in 1544 in Italy, where it was cultivated formerly as ornamental or curiosity plant. Believe it or not, but Thomas Jefferson was a fervent food connoisseur and his legacy continues on. He popularized champagne by serving it at nearly every dinner. He also elevated the combination of pasta and cheese dishes to new heights. But Jefferson’s most notorious culinary feat was his passion for vegetables and love of gardening. He cultivated plants that most of his neighbors had never heard of–broccoli, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and peanuts and had them prepared on a regular basis for formal dinners. According to the writings of Peter J. Hatch, director of the Monticello Gardens and Grounds, Jefferson’s daughters and granddaughters used tomatoes in numerous recipes including gumbo soups. The Jefferson women also pickled them and, in general, promoted their use in cooking. This particular claim has been disputed by other authorities. But what cannot be argued is that eventually the tomato was accepted for its delectable flavor, luscious texture and endless potential. See FRIED Page 73

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Resort amusement park celebrates 50 years Thirty-six-acre Jolly Roger complex features nostalgic rides, modern attractions

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (July 11, 2014) Ocean City and Charles “Buddy” Jenkins have an awful lot in common. The Jolly Roger Amusement Park founder grew up with the town, persevered with the town, and many of his successes mirror those of Ocean City itself. Jenkins’ grandfather on his mother’s side was a pound fisherman during the turn of the 20th century, back in the days when casting a net was enough to catch a fish in the teaming waters. His mother was one of the first students at the Salisbury Normal School, which eventually became Salisbury University. She taught troubled children in Worcester County and lived to be 101 years old. His grandfather, on his father’s side, was also a fisherman. His father, who was born on Hooper’s Island, was a troubleshooter for the A&P Tea Company, once the largest food store in the county. “He would go to a store that wasn’t doing what they thought they should be doing and see what the issues were and straighten them out,” Jenkins said. Born in Crisfield, Jenkins has lived in Ocean City for the last 50 years. He’s old enough to remember when the town ended at the Commander Hotel on 14th Street. “That’s where the end of the boardwalk was,” he said. “You had big sand dunes going north; you had a two-lane highway going up to Fenwick Island. You had 300-400 people that were permanent residents. When you wanted to make a phone call, you picked the phone up and an operator answered. You’d say, ‘give me 629.’ She’d say, ‘how are you today?’ and you’d say, ‘I’m fine’ and she’d give you 629. And that was an improvement over the crank telephones.” A single policeman – “the chief, deputy and patrolman all rolled up in one” – roamed the streets. “Ocean City was an exciting place to be for people that were willing to take a risk because it was so small,” Jenkins said. “Hotels had the European plan where you would come and stay for two weeks or so, and your food was all-included. People went to dinner with coats and ties on, and the women were all dressed up.” In those days the city was only accessible by ferry from Maryland, or from the north through Fenwick. In 1933, a little before Jenkins’ time, a major hurricane struck the city and opened up a permanent inlet. “That allowed for development of a whole new industry,” Jenkins said. “And that was offshore fishing – big fish – tuna, marlin. And that’s how

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we became known as the ‘White Marlin Capital of the World.’ “You had that coming from adversity; you had constant change going on with hotels, new ideas, new things,” Jenkins continued. “We had our share of hurricanes continuously – nor’easters continuously – and with each problem Ocean City dug in and came out of it better than it had before. That tenacity – the ability to persevere – has made Ocean City what it is today. You’ve got a lot of success stories that didn’t just happen – they happened because people hung on, people had a can-do attitude, people rolled their sleeves up and they made things better after each and every period of adversity.” The Chesapeake Bay Bridge changed the entire dynamic of the city. People that used to stay for twoto-three weeks now booked trips of two-to-three days. Bigger and wider roads were constructed and tourism soared sky-high. As a result, many of the surrounding towns suffered dramatic drops in business. “You saw major changes as far as Ocean City was concerned,” Jenkins said. “You began to see more shops and more stores. I remember when we got our first dual highway, which made a major change as far as traffic was concerned. That opened up a whole new world for the north end.” The concept of motels came into existence, allowing consumers to visit local restaurants rather than depend on a single hotel for three meals each day. “All these things rolled on as time rolled on,” Jenkins said. “I had the good fortune of having grown up with a father who knew nothing but hard work and a mother who was very task-oriented and had a can-do attitude. Because of that, a lot of that was implanted in me. “I can remember riding with my father and just looking at things that were happening,” Jenkins continued. “I can remember when my aunt built a little apartment house on 45th

Street and everybody thought she was crazy because it was way up the beach – nobody wanted to go that far up. But it was all an evolution.” When Jenkins’ father passed away at the age of 54, he left his son to deal with many of his debts. Jenkins used that adversity and turned it into opportunity. “I saw a piece of land that had no income, and yet it had taxes and you had to have upkeep,” he said. “I can remember the storm of ’62 when it put parts of the boardwalk and refrigerators and stoves and God knows what else all here and I had to borrow the money to haul it all off. Common sense told me I had to find something to put on top of that land.” At the time, golfing legend Arnold Palmer was shopping around his branded driving range and miniature golf franchises. Jenkins bought in and built an 18-hole course and a double-decker range on 30th Street. “That was successful despite being on the north end of the beach,” he said. “I thought, well, if I can do that what else might I try to do? That was putting the foot in the water to test the temperature, and that’s when I got a few rides and put them there.” The rides were not initially successful, but Jenkins continued to experiment. “I tried different things,” he said. “I added a sky lift 600 feet long and tried that – that worked a little bit better. I brought the first matted slide up here like I had seen in Florida. It was a process of try, fail, change, success – try, fail, change, success. “I had learned a long time ago that the best knowledge one could ever gain in anything – if he’s trying to sell anything – is to listen to the public,” Jenkins continued. “Don’t listen to the designers – don’t listen to the architect. Listen to the public. They will tell you what’s going to be successful. If it is, then you continue on down that line. They’ll also tell you to stop when revenue ceases.” Jolly Roger evolved as Jenkins and

his staff tried, failed and adapted time after time. Theme parks where still in their infancy, but Jenkins began visiting many of them in other parts of the country, constantly searching for new ideas. “There had been no waterparks of consequence – swimming pools with a slide on it – but nothing of consequence,” Jenkins said. “So I began thinking in terms of that.” Next, Jolly Roger added a go-cart track. “It was successful,” Jenkins said. “That led to a second one. Successful. That led to changes and variations – different carts; different types. Today I really think it was, and it is, the largest go-cart complex in the country. We have 11 tracks, all of which are different, all of which cater to different things.” Jenkins tried building a boat ride. He dug a massive hole, gathered tons of building materials, built the ride, and received only a modest return. “I said to myself, what the hell can I do with that space?” Jenkins said. “Mike Jones and I talked about it and we said, ‘well, let’s put a concrete slide there.’ Bear in mind, there were no waterparks. But that slide was successful. We built another slide – it was successful. We built another slide. “Well, this success story was going to keep going,” Jenkins continued. “So I had to have a highway, just like if you want people to come to Ocean City you’ve got to have a dual highway. I created a lazy river ride that ran all the way through, so that with each new idea it flowed into the ride.” In 2014 Splash Mountain was named the “Best Small Waterpark” by industry-leading trade publication Funworld Magazine. Jenkins is quick to distinguish Jolly Roger from national chain parks like Six Flags. “With them, they have a bunch of architects and designers that think they know more than the public, and they’ve been broke at least three times,” he said. “One size does not fit all. All of this evolved, and all of it will continue to evolve.” Today the Jolly Roger empire includes a satellite park on the boardwalk and several hotels. Jenkins credits his hardworking staff with much of his success. “It could not have been done without my employees and their total commitment,” he said. “They’re the ones that need the accolades – not me. They’ve got the same fire in their belly that I have, and I think that that’s necessary for any success. “I’ve had people that have been with me for 15 years, 25, 40 years because they think they can make things better,” Jenkins continued. “They don’t stop trying – we all do our part. We have staff meetings every day asking the question, ‘what can we do to make it better?’” Jenkins also credits the town for See JENKINS Page 77

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Fried tomatoes a southern classic Continued from Page 71 Is a tomato a fruit or vegetable is the next issue at hand? The confusion has arisen because of the difference in usage between scientists and chefs. Scientifically speaking, a tomato is a fruit. Fruits are developed from the ovary in the base of the flower and contain seeds of the plant. As far as cooking is concerned, tomatoes are called a vegetable because they are used generally in savory rather than sweet dishes. Just when facts have been established, another element is added to the pot for a cornucopia of differences. Though technically a fruit, tomatoes fall under the category of “vegetables” according to the Supreme Court. Space is limited so a reduction of the story is necessary. The high court issued this 1893 tomato ruling in a case brought by members of the Nix family against Edward Hedden, collector at the Port of New York, to recover fees they spent transporting tomatoes. An article written by Cristina Sterbenz, states that the Nixes sued under the Tariff of 1883, which requires taxes on imported vegetables, but not fruit. The court unanimously decided that the scientific classification of a tomato does not change common language. In other words, a tomato is a vegetable because people think it is. Therefore, the Nix family was denied compensation. Fried tomatoes are a southern classic. The addition of finely grated Asiago

cheese and panko adds an innovative twist to the standard breadcrumb mixture for frying. A fresh herb vinaigrette with hints of fragrant lemon lightly drizzled on the delicious, crunchy coating elevates the dish to a feast of flavor. A nest of watercress completes the trio of summer delight. Enjoy.

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(July 11, 2014) The congregation of Community Church at Ocean Pines will participate in Operation Christmas Child, a program sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse. Those who wish to participate will receive a shoe box and instructions on how to fill it with small items for a child. They will choose the gender and age of the child who will receive the box and contribute a small amount to cover shipping. Operation Christmas Child will insert Christian literature in the language of the country that will receive the boxes. Boxes will be shipped to more than 20 countries around the world during the Christmas season. To learn more about the local program, call Louise Lassiter at 410-430-0284.

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Jenkins opened park 50 years ago at age 29 Continued from Page 72 his achievement, calling Ocean City the “finest resort in the country.” “Ocean City is unique in that we have a town like Berlin next to us that’s on that move, that’s going through the painful adjustment,” he said. “We have Assateague National Park – that is huge. We have a place like Furnace Town. We have a beautiful coastal bay area behind us. We’ve got it all, and we’ve been able through these years to promote that and to look after it. “What has made Ocean City is the ability to bounce back with each adversarial thing that occurs,” Jenkins continued. “It always has been better and always will be better, in my opinion.” Jenkins praised the festivals that run from Springfest to Sunfest, and the free activities including Movies on the Beach, OC Beach Lights and Beach Fireworks with continuously attracting families to the area. “Those are where America is today,” he said. “We’re going to do things – but less of it – and what’s the deal? Well, this is the greatest deal out there for families of any resort. A family can come here, they can pick and choose when they come, and think about how wonderful it makes them feel that they can walk around, they can watch a lights show over the

beach, they can watch movies, and it’s constant, continuous free. It’s a wonderful community.” Jenkins was 29 years old when he opened Jolly Roger. This year the 30th Street park is celebrating its 50th anniversary. “I don’t pay any attention to age and I go to work every day and I have a task every day,” he said. “I got that from my mother.” Optimism, perseverance and selfconfidence are reoccurring themes in Jenkins’ ruminations. “No success story is straight up,” he said. “All success stories come with downers. But success breeds success. I always try to tell young people that get discouraged, ‘listen – you’re right on target.’ The only way you can get any degree of wisdom is you’ve got to try something. Try – fail. Remember it and don’t repeat it. And after enough failures you begin to eliminate that pox of potential failure because you remember each one of them. That’s the only way you can gain any kind of wisdom at all; you have to fail, but you have to remember it. “We complicate everything,” Jenkins continued. “Life is simple. Two and two is four – it’s not five. Life is made up of simple things. If you have a flaw, you address it as soon as you see it. Otherwise it becomes a prob-

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Charles “Buddy” Jenkins opened Jolly Roger Amusement Park 50 years ago at the age of 29. Many of his successes mirror those of Ocean City itself.

lem and if you don’t address that it becomes a crisis and then everything stops. It takes all your energy until you can deal with it.” With age, said Jenkins, comes wisdom. The slogans you hear when you are young start to make sense; things like, “if you enjoy what you’re doing it isn’t a job,” resonate more in retrospect. “There’s no straight line,” Jenkins said. “You meander here and you me-

ander there, but along that line you’ll see something. You may think you’re off course, but you’re not. And wherever you are now – you might enjoy it now – but as you continue to go out and see things you’ll find something that might ring your bell and might take a you in a little different turn. And that’s life. And we’re lucky if we can do that, because it means you have fire in your belly and you’re willing to try something.”

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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. July 11 25TH ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, noon to 11 p.m. Greek food, pastries, live band, unique vendors, dancers and “Best Odds 1:100 Raffle” win $5,000. Admission cost $2 until 4 p.m., after 4 p.m. cost is $3. Children 13 and younger admitted free. Locals free noon to 4 p.m. with driver’s license. Proceeds benefit community and ministry programs at St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Info: 410-524-0990, www.stgeorgebythesea.org or www.facebook.com/GreekFestivalOceanCity. MOVIES ON THE BEACH — Ocean City beach

at 27th Street, 8:30 p.m. Featuring “The Little Mermaid.” Take a chair or blanket. Info: 800-626-2326. Sponsored by the Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks Department. Beginner surf instructions combining the correct equipment and wave knowledge to make the experience second to none for the students. Ages 6-15. Cost is $65-$75. Registration: 410-6417052.

BRIAN STOEHR’S BIG WAVE SURF CAMP —

STEPPING ON FALLS PREVENTION WORKSHOP — Atlantic Health Center, 9714

Healthway Drive, Berlin, 10 a.m. to noon. A well-researched falls prevention program for seniors. The workshop is free and meets for two hours a week for seven weeks, July 11-Aug. 22.

ROOFING

CRAB CAKE DINNER — Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 4-7 p.m. Crab cake sandwich with green beans, macaroni salad and drink. Also bake sale table. Cost is $10. Carryouts available. Info: 410-641-1137. BINGO — Knights of Columbus, 9901

Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994.

SAT. July 12

25TH ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, noon to 11 p.m. Greek food, pastries, live band, unique vendors, dancers and “Best Odds 1:100 Raffle” win $5,000. Admission cost $2 until 4 p.m., after 4 p.m. cost is $3. Children 13 and younger admitted free. Locals free noon to 4 p.m. with driver’s license. Proceeds benefit community and ministry programs at St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Info: 410-524-0990, www.stgeorgebythesea.org or www.facebook.com/GreekFestivalOceanCity. KIWANIS BINGO NIGHT — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Food for sale, $200 and $50 bingo games, door prizes, 50-50 and scratch-offs. Proceeds benefit the youth of the community. Tickets: Mary Lee, 410-208-4181 or

Mary, 302-537-3455.

WINTERTHUR TOUR — Explore Henry Francis dum Pont’s stunning former home which is filled with an outstanding collection of American antiques and decorative arts. Trip includes an introductory tour of the Winterthur house, a narrated tram tour of the gardens and a ticket to the Downton Abbey Costume Exhibit. Cost is $60. Info: 410641-7052.

GROOVY TIE DYE T-SHIRTS — Sponsored by the Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks Department. Dyes will be provided, participants are asked to bring their own pre-washed white T-shirt. Cost is $5. All ages. Info: 410-641-7052.

The entrance to the community is at Ocean Parkway and Alton Point in South Ocean Pines. Takes place from 8 a.m. to noon. Rain date is July 13.

TERNS LANDING COMMUNITY YARD SALE —

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m. New fish have entered the bay, Croaker, Spot, Bluefish and maybe even some Redfish, requiring different tackle and techniques to catch them. Selected successful members will discuss them. All are welcome. Info: Jack Barnes, 410-641-7662.

OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING —

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

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: 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006.

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SUN. July 13 25TH ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, noon to 9 p.m. Greek food, pastries, live band, unique vendors, dancers and “Best Odds 1:100 Raffle” win $5,000. Admission cost $2 until 4 p.m., after 4 p.m. cost is $3. Children 13 and younger admitted free. Locals free noon to 4 p.m. with driver’s license. Proceeds benefit community and ministry programs at St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Info: 410-524-0990, www.stgeorgebythesea.org or www.facebook.com/GreekFestivalOceanCity. 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 an eight-minute, visual laser, lighting, special effects, video and audio production with visibility along the boardwalk. New fireworks effects added this year. Info: www.ococean.com or 800-626-2326.

OC CRUZERS CAR SHOW & MUSIC — Somerset Street Plaza, downtown Ocean City, 2:30-6:30 p.m. Ocean City Cruzers will display approximately 15 vehicles. Owners will be on hand to talk with spectators about their cars. Music provided by Blake Haley (acoustic, country, rock) at 3 p.m. Free admission. Info: 410-289-7739 or www.ocdc.org. SUNDAES IN THE PARK - Northside Park, 200 125th St. in Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Take picnic baskets and chairs to the park for ice cream sundaes and live entertainment. For a small fee, build your own ice cream sundae. Entertainment provided by Key West Band “Jimmy Buffett Tribute” and Mike Rose (Magic Show). Also, a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Info: http://town.oceancity.md.us/sep.html.

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CALENDAR DELMARVA HAND DANCING CLUB — Meets every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:306:30 p.m., followed by dancing 6:30-9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Discounted food and drink prices. Info: 302-200-DANCE (3262).

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Taylor House Museum, 208 N. Main St., Berlin, 6 p.m. Featuring the Chesapeake Brass Band. Attendees are welcome to bring a chair and a picnic. Info: 410-641-1019 or www.taylorhousemuseum.org.

BUFFET BREAKFAST — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, every second and fourth Sunday of each month, 8:30-11:30 a.m. With coffee and juice. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 11 and younger. Info: 410-524-7994.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS #169 — Atlantic 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: www.OARegion7.org or Bett, 410-202-9078. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, noon to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community. Info: Rob, 443-783-3529.

MON. July 14

25TH ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, noon to 9 p.m. Greek food, pastries, live band, unique vendors, dancers and “Best Odds 1:100 Raffle” win $5,000. Admission cost $2 until 4 p.m., after 4 p.m. cost is $3. Children 13 and younger admitted free. Locals free noon to 4 p.m. with driver’s license. Proceeds benefit community and ministry programs at St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Info: 410-524-0990, www.stgeorgebythesea.org or www.facebook.com/GreekFestivalOceanCity. BEACH FIREWORKS — Ocean City beach at

N. Division Street, 10 p.m., Mondays and Tuesdays during July and August. Each show is approximately 8 minutes long and visible along the Boardwalk. Info: 800-6262326 or www.ococean.com.

MOVIES ON THE BEACH — Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 8:30 p.m. Featuring “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.” Take a chair or blanket. Info: 800-626-2326.

FREE MOVIE MONDAY — White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. FeaturCrossword answers from page 66

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

APPRECIATION An Employee Appreciation Service Award luncheon was recently held for the Clerk of Court employees. Milestone years of service were recognized. Pictured, from left, are Stephen V. Hales, clerk; Flora Brown (five years), Sharon Massey (10 years), Marie Taylor (35 years) and Susan Braniecki, chief deputy clerk. ing “Rise of the Guardians.” Info: 410-6417052. 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 —

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus, Sweet

Adeline’s, under the direction of Carol Ludwig, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, White Horse Park. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410-641-6876.

HISTORIC MUSEUM OPEN — Historic St. Martin’s Church Museum, 11413 Worcester Highway, Showell, 1-4 p.m., Mondays through October. Info: 410-251-2849.

TUES. July 15

BEACH FIREWORKS — Ocean City beach at

N. Division Street, 10 p.m., Mondays and Tuesdays during July and August. Each show is approximately 8 minutes long and visible along the Boardwalk. Info: 800-6262326 or www.ococean.com.

FAMILY BEACH OLYMPICS — Ocean City

beach at 27th Street, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Featuring a variety of contests for all ages. Events may include sand castle contest, tugof-war, relay races and more. All activities are free. Info: 410-250-0125 or 800-6262326.

FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK — Stephen Decatur Park Pavilion, Tripoli Street, Berlin, 67:30 p.m. Featuring the 229th Army Band. Take your own chair or blanket.

CRAB NIGHT — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, 5-7 p.m., every Tuesday through Sept. 2. Menu is choice of steamed crabs (if available), crab cakes (broiled or fried), fried or baked flounder and fried calamari. Also available are corn on the cob, French fries, hot dogs, pizza and various sides. Cash bar. Crab and shrimp orders must be made in advance: 410-524-7994,

Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

‘ASK A MASTER GARDENER’ — The Univer-

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

WED. July 16

CONCERTS ON THE BEACH — Ocean City beach at N. Division Street, 8 p.m. Featuring Hot Sauce Sandwich “Jam Band.” Take a blanket or chair. Info: 800-626-2326.

MOVIES ON THE BEACH — Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 118th Street and oceanfront, Ocean City, 8:30 p.m. Featuring “The Nut Job.” Take beach chairs or a blanket. Info: 800-626-2326. FIRST STEPS IN STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS — One Stop Job Market, Conference

Room #205, 31901 Tri-County Way, Suite 111, Salisbury, 5:30-7 p.m., every third Wednesday of each month. Find out about pros and cons of small business ownership, what skills and resources are needed, State of Maryland requirements to start a business, why is the credit important and why a business plan is needed. Course is free. Preregistration is required: Lisa Twilley, Outreach Coordinator of Maryland Capital Enterprises, 410-546-1900, ltwilley@marylandcapital.org or www.marylandcapital.org.

HYPERTENSION CLINICS — Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place at Walgreen’s, Bethany Beach, Del., 10 a.m. to noon and at Walgreen’s, Selbyville, Del., 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268.

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.

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

THURS. July 17

SUNSET PARK PARTY NIGHTS — Sunset

Park, S. Division Street, bayside, Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Featuring Folk Heroes (Irish). Admission is free, while beverages, including beer, are available for purchase. It is recommended to take own seating. Info: 800-626-2326, 410-289-7739 or www.ocdc.org.

FREE MOVIE ON THE BEACH — Princess Royale, 9100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 8:30 p.m. Featuring “The Lone Ranger.” Take a chair or blanket. Info: 800-6262326. FREE CONCERT — White Horse Park, 239

Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Featuring “229th Ceremonial Army Band.” Info: 410641-7052.

PINE’EER CRAFT CLUB MEETING — Ocean

Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Refreshments at 9:45 a.m., business meeting at 10 a.m. Craft following meeting. Create a fish from CDs and colored foam for $3. Guests welcome. RSVP: 410-641-7101.

BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach

Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577.

BINGO — American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City, every Thursday, year round. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Food available. Open to the public. Info: 410-289-3166.

CHAIR AEROBICS — St. Peter’s Lutheran

Church Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 1-2 p.m. Free will offering appreciated. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Senior Adult Ministry. Info: 410524-7474.

ONGOING EVENTS

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL — Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, July 14-18, 6:15-8:15 p.m. The Berlin Ecumenical Vacation Bible School, titled “Cokesbury’s Workshop of Wonders, Imagine & Build with God,” is for children 3 years old through 5th grade. Info: Kathy Davis, 443-235-6761.

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

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

Exp. Cleaners for Sat. Cleanings in OC. Must have car for use during shift. 9:30-3:30pm Saturdays until Labor Day. 443-867-7454

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

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PT Servers, PT Security, PT Housekeeper & Houseman Please apply in person at Dunes Manor Hotel 2800 Baltimore Ave. Ocean City, MD 410-289-1100

Sunset Marina in West Ocean City seeks motivated multitasker for Seasonal, Front Desk Position. Approx. 30-40 hrs./wk. Great environment! Computer experience helpful. Varied hours. Apply in person. 12911 Sunset Avenue, 410-213-9600.

Pino’s Pizza - Delivery Drivers $5/hr. + great tips - Counter/phones $7.65/hr. + counter tips - Cooks $7.65/hr. 81st Bayside

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Bayside Resort Golf is now hiring. Great pay and benefits at a Beautiful Resort Location! BUSSERS LINE COOKS FOOD RUNNERS POOL SERVERS SNACK BAR ATTENDANTS Call The Cove Bar & Grille - just 10 minutes from MD/DE line: 302.436.3200 or apply in person: 31806 Lakeview Drive; Selbyville, DE 19975 The Den at Bear Trap Dunes is now hiring the following positions: RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR COOKS PREP COOKS SERVERS BARTENDERS BUSSERS DISHWASHERS Please apply in person at The Den, or call 302.537.5600, x 2 10 mins. from MD line: 7 Clubhouse Drive; Ocean View, DE 19970 Arctic Heating & Air Conditioning is currently looking for a self-motivated F/T MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Candidates must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, customer service skills and be willing to learn. Ability to multi-task and gather accurate information is a must. Experience is not necessary but is preferred. EPA license and state HVAC apprentice license is required and we are willing to provide classes for the right candidate. Must have and provide a clean driving record. We are a drug free work place and offer benefits. Pay up to $30/hour. Fax resume to 410-641-1437 or email to arctic301@verizon.net

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Employment Opportunities:

Year Round, Full/Part Time: Room Attendants, Night Cleaner, Housekeeping Housestaff, Reservations, Line Cook Seasonal: Grill Cook

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HELP WANTED

Amateur Models Needed Earn up to $300 daily. Call Amy @ 443-397-3552.

Local Based Company is looking for aggressive, outgoing, go-getter Sales Reps to join our traveling tradeshow dept. All travel expenses are pd. This is a year round position with great opportunity for growth. YR FT/PT Position Experience Preferred but we will train the right candidate. Please call Angel 800-742-5129, Ext. 112. Enovative Technologies. Open interviews being held on July 15th & 16th, 2014.

Assisted Living Facility

in Ocean Pines needs a FT Housekeeper. Mon thru Fri, 6:00 am-2:00 pm. PT Driver for Handicapped Bus Must be mature. Hours vary. Med Techs 7:00 am-7:00 pm & 3:00 pm-11:00 pm. Call Karen @ 410-208-1000 for interview.

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Arctic Heating & Air Conditioning is looking for a F/T INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN Must be able to completely install residential and light commercial heating and air conditioning equipment and be familiar with duct design and fabrication. Candidates must have a positive attitude with excellent customer service skills. OSHA training is required but can be provided. Must have and provide a clean driving record. We are a drug free work place and offer benefits. Pay up to $30/hour. Fax resume to 410-641-1437 or email to arctic301@verizon.net

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

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F/T-YR or Seasonal Install Helper for Arctic Heating & Air - No experience needed, training provided. Pay is based on experience. Call 410-641-1434.

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Coconut Malorie Resort 59th Street & Bayside Is now hiring for: P/T, Seasonal Front Desk Clerk. Will also be on call to pick up additional shifts. To apply go to www.Pattonhospitality.com. Click on “Careers.”

FT Y/R Maintenance TechGreat benefits and pay. Exp. pref. Apply in person @ Club Ocean Villas II, 105 120th St.

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

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Touch of Italy is seeking experienced year round people for our locations in Delaware and Maryland: EXPERIENCED ONLY Host/Hostess Server Manager Line Cook Please send your resume or an email in confidence to Jobs@TouchOfItaly.com or call us at 410-213-5230, LEAVE A MESSAGE.

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

Arctic Heating & Air Conditioning is hiring a F/T SERVICE TECHNICIAN Candidates must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, customer service skills and ability to multi-task. Candidates must have the ability to diagnose causes of equipment breakdowns, test parts with appropriate instruments, disassemble and assemble parts and make necessary repairs. EPA license and state apprentice license are required. Candidates must provide and hold a clean driving record. We are a drug free work place and offer benefits. Pay up to $30/hour. Fax resume to 410-641-1437 or email to arctic301@verizon.net

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HELP WANTED

Hiring Year Round Exp. Line Cook & Servers for Italian/American Restaurant. Apply in person Alex’s Italian Restaurant, Rt. 50, West Ocean City.

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PUBLIC NOTICES McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 4248 KEEP CT. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Amy B. Bounds, dated January 17, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4855, folio 213 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 JULY 28, 2014 AT 2:20 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 $13,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all docu-

mentary 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 #2012-34108) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-7/10/3t _________________________________ Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Hwy., Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842

TRUSTEE’S SALE OF CONDOMINIUM UNIT The Trustee named below will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on Monday, July 28, 2014, at 4:00 p.m., at the Golden Sands Club Condominium, 10900 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, all that property designated as Golden Sands Club Condominium Unit No. 1902, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof as established pursuant to a Condominium Master Deed and ByLaws dated July 2, 1975, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber F.W.H. No. 479, folio 548, et seq., as amended, and pursuant also to the plats described therein and as further described in a deed recorded at Liber 4706, folio 509, et seq., in “AS IS” condition, SUBJECT to all the liens, covenants, agreements, conditions, easements and restrictions as may appear among the land records of Worcester County, Maryland. A deposit of $10,000.00 in cash or certified check will be required of the Purchaser at the time and place of sale. (A deposit will not be required if the successful bidder is the secured party in this foreclosure action.) The balance in cash or certified check will be due within 20 days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, said balance to bear interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from the date of sale to the date of payment. Time is of the essence for the Purchaser. All real estate taxes, wastewater and water charges, and condominium assessments shall be adjusted as of the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the Purchaser. The cost of title documents, settlement costs, recordation taxes, transfer taxes and recording fees shall be paid by the Purchaser. Possession will be given upon payment in full of the purchase price. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price following ratification

of sale, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting Purchaser. For further information, you may contact Christopher G. Mancini, Trustee, 410-723-1400. OCD-7/10/3t _________________________________ 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. 12608 COASTAL HIGHWAY UNIT 4 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 CASE NUMBER 23-C-14-000402 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Samuel J. Giordano, III and Julie A. Giordano recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 5082, folio 167, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, Melissa L. Cassell, Angela Nasuta as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 5082, folio 167, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 2594, folio 463. 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 $17,000.00 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 6.12500% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. Defaulting purchaser also agrees to pay the Substituted Trustees’ attorney a fee of $500.00 in connection with the filing of a motion to resell. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, Melissa L. Cassell, Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-7/3/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 9639 SEAHAWK RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated October 7, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4660, Folio 178 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $180,000.00 and an original interest rate of 1.63% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on

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PUBLIC NOTICES JULY 22, 2014 AT 4:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $12,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the 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 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by

the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-7/3/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10 81ST ST., UNIT #103 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Thomas Pirritano and Nancy E. Pirritano, dated December 6, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4323, folio 733 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 JULY 11, 2014 AT 2:35 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 103, in the Condominium Regime known as “81 Beach Hill Condominium”, Tax ID #10-089158 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 $30,000 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 ob-

taining 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 42643. 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-6/26/3t _________________________________ 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 10900 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #1907 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Susan Elaine Geiselman a/k/a Susan Geiselman and Michael K. Ward, dated March 31, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5106, folio 5 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 JULY 11, 2014 AT 2:36 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and

described as Unit No. 1907 “Golden Sands Club Condominium”, Tax ID #10-120918 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 $51,000 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 41848. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-6/26/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 11204 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #5PH OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 5, 2010 and recorded in Liber 5443, Folio 447 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $544,500.00 and an original interest rate of 5.560% 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 15, 2014 AT 4:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. Penthouse 5, in the “High 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 $36,000 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 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-6/26/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 12412 WINDSOR RD. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated May 4, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4923, Folio 294 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $184,000.00 and an original interest rate of 5.00000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JULY 15, 2014 AT 4:03 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $19,000 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 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-6/26/3t _________________________________

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 213 WINDJAMMER RD. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated June 6, 2002 and recorded in Liber 3360, Folio 90 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $99,900.00 and an original interest rate of 6.875% 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 15, 2014 AT 4:06 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $13,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. 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 obtain-

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PUBLIC NOTICES ing physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-6/26/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. CRAIG RUSCITTO 5740 Evergreen Terrace Snow Hill, MD 21863 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-001653

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 17th day of June, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 5740 Evergreen Terrace, Snow Hill, MD 21863, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 21st day of July, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 14th day of July 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $138,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD

OCD-6/26/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. BETTY R. CRANE 14301 Lighthouse Avenue, Unit #103 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C14000463

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 17th day of June, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 14301 Lighthouse Avenue, Unit #103, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 21st day of July, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 14th day of July 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $106,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/26/3t _________________________________ Gordon B. Heyman, Esquire 2221 Maryland Avenue Baltimore, MD 21218 GORDON B. HEYMAN, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, ET AL PLAINTIFFS vs. WILLIAM P. BOGDAN, ET AL DEFENDANTS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY CASE NO.: 23-C-14-000430

NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County this 23rd day of June, 2014, that the Report of Sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings known as 8544 North Longboat Way, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by Gordon B. Heyman and Debra G. Lerner, Substitute Trustees, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 21st day of July, 2014 and provided a copy of this Notice be inserted in the Ocean City Digest newspaper, a newspaper of general circulation published in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 14th day of

July, 2014. The report states the amount of the sale to be as follows: 8544 North Longboat Way, Berlin, MD 21811 sold for $50,500.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk True Copy Test: Stephen V. hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-6/26/3t _________________________________ WILLIAM H. CATHELL ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY, P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15636 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ANGELO CEDRONE Notice is given that Barbara B. Cedrone, 163 Old Wharf Road, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on June 25, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Angelo Cedrone who died on April 25, 2014, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 25th day of December, 2014. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Barbara B. Cedrone Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: April 03, 2014 OCD-7/3/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE The licensees are requesting outside entertainment with no amplification with a maximum of three pieces from 12 noon until 8:00 p.m. and a Request to allow outside speakers for background music. Class “B” BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Craig Davis, 11021 Nicholas Lane - Suite #1, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Herman Davis, 11021 Nicholas Lane - Suite #1, Berlin, Maryland 21811; and Sara Davis, 11021 Nicholas Lane - Suite #1, Berlin, Maryland 21811 For: Taylor’s Neighborhood Restaurant, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Taylor’s Neighborhood Restaurant 11021 Nicholas Lane - Suite #1 Berlin, Maryland 21811 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: July 16, 2014 @ 1:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-7/3/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class “D” BEERWINE License, 7 Day, By Bruce Alan Morrison, 218 Walnut Street, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851. For: City of Pocomoke City, Md., Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Winter Quarters Golf Course 355 Winter Quarters Drive Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: July 16, 2014 @ 1:10 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-7/3/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class “B” BEERWINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Yan Feng Zhu, 18 Nottingham Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: Tai Ji Sushi, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Tai Ji Sushi 106 S. Baltimore Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842

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PUBLIC NOTICES There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: July 16, 2014 @ 1:25 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-7/3/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE The licensees are requesting to modify the licensed premises. Class “B” BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Russell Laurenzano, 3303 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 and Rocco DiFillipo, 3303 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Guido’s Burritos, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Guido’s Burritos 3303 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: July 16, 2014 @ 1:40 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-7/3/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Request for reinstatement of outside entertainment maximum of three pieces on the deck between 3 p.m and 1 a.m. Class “B” BEERWINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Avraham Sibony, 4507 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Ocean Taps, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Tap House on the Bay Bar & Grill 4507 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: July 16, 2014 @ 2:15 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-7/3/2t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. BRUCE ALLEN BUNTING 7610 Mulberry Road Newark, MD 21841 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT

FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-001336

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 27th day of June, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 7610 Mulberry Road, Newark, MD 21841, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 28th day of July, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 21st day of July, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $50,050.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-7/3/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15637 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF SARAH J. HOAGLAND Notice is given that Steven M. Hoagland, 7546 Rain Flower Way, Columbia, MD 21046, was on June 25, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Sarah J. Hoagland who died on May 5, 2014, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 25th day of December, 2014. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Steven M. Hoagland Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: July 03, 2014 OCD-7/3/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to design standards to allow eight (8) stacked parking spaces for eight (8) 3-bedroom townhouses. The site is described Lots 1, 4-7, and 10 of Parcels 5754, 5755, 5756, 5757, 5749, 5753, Grid 6, Tax Map 111, Elisha Bunting and Robert Scott Subdivision; further described as located on the west side of Philadelphia Avenue, the south side of 26th Street and the north side of 25th Street and locally known as 210-25th Street, 2501 and 2505 Philadelphia Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: 25TH STREET DEVELOPMENT OF OCEAN CITY, LLC (BZA 2416 #14-09400017) at 6:10 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(5) requesting a special use exception to allow outdoor display of merchandise incidental to the on-premise use. The site of the appeal is described as Parcel 1 of the 67th Street Condominium Plat, within Block 16 of the Isle of Wight Plat, further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway and north side of 67th Street, and locally known as Alexis Jade Boutique, 6701 Coastal Highway, Unit 12, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: ALEXIS JADE BOU-

TIQUE – (BZA 2417 #14-09400018) 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-7/10/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 13-1 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 13-1 (Natural Resources - Erosion and Sediment Control) was passed by the County Commissioners on June 17, 2014. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: Title NR1 - Land Resources, Subtitle II - Erosion and Sediment Control. (Repeals and reenacts the Worcester County Erosion and Sediment Control Subtitle in its entirety to incorporate and implement revisions mandated by changes to the State Erosion and Sediment Control regulations as defined in COMAR 26.17.01, the adoption of the 2011 Standards and Specification for Erosion and Sediment Control, and the 2007 Maryland Stormwater Management Act.) § NR 1-201. Legislative intent; statutory authority. (Provides that the purpose of this subtitle is to establish minimum requirements and procedures to control the adverse impacts associated with accelerated soil erosion and resultant sedimentation in order to minimize property damage and maintain water quality; references the state statutory authority to enact these provisions pursuant to Title 4, Environment Article, Subtitle 1 of the Annotated Code of Maryland and shall apply to all grading activities in Worcester County except in the incorporated towns.) § NR 1-202. 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.) § NR 1-203. Compliance required. (Provides that no person shall clear or grade land without implementing soil erosion and sediment controls in accordance with the requirements of this Subtitle except as provided within this Subtitle.) § NR 1-204. Exemptions. (Provides that certain activities are exempt from the provisions of this Subtitle, including: agricultural land management practices, agricultural Best Management Practices - BMPs, and construction of agricultural structures; clearing and grading activities that disturb less than five thousand square feet of land area and less than one hundred cubic yards of earth; and clearing and grading activities that are subject exclusively to State approval and enforcement under State law or regulation.) § NR 1-205. Variances. (Provides that the Worcester Soil Conservation District may grant written variances from the requirements of the Stan-

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PUBLIC NOTICES dards and Specifications if strict adherence to the specifications will result in unnecessary hardship and not fulfill the intent of this Subtitle; and establishes the procedure for applying, considering and granting such variances.) § NR 1-206. Erosion and sediment control plans. (Establishes the review and approval process for erosion and sediment control plans, unless exempt from the provisions of this subtitle, which must be approved before a person may clear or grade land in Worcester County; establishes the minimum contents of the erosion and sediment control plan; establishes a procedure for modifications to approved erosion and sediment control plans; and provides that the Worcester Soil Conservation District may adopt, subject to State review and approval, a standard erosion and sediment control plan for activities with minor earth disturbances, such as single family residences.) § NR 1-207. Permits. (Unless exempt from the provisions of this subtitle, requires an approved erosion and sediment control plan prior to issuance of a grading or building permit; establishes permit expiration and renewal deadlines; provides for the establishment of permit fees and the exemption of fees for certain projects; provides for permit suspension and revocation in certain instances; and provides that permit conditions may be imposed to ensure compliance.) § NR 1-208. Performance bond. (Establishes criteria for performance bonds where deemed necessary by the Department of Development Review and Permitting to secure the installation, maintenance and removal of the erosion and sediment controls in accordance with the approved plan.) § NR 1-209. Inspections. (Establishes procedures for inspections and reporting to ensure compliance with approved erosion and sediment control plans; provides that the inspection agency has the right to enter the property for periodic compliance inspections; and provides procedures for inspections based upon complaints.) § NR 1-210. Enforcement. (Establishes procedures for notice of violations; authorizes stop-work orders to be issued where violations persist beyond the date specified for corrective action; authorizes legal actions where corrective actions are not undertaken by the permittee; authorizes denial of permits where the applicant is not in compliance with the erosion and sediment control plan; provides for enforcement actions to be taken at any time depending upon the severity of the violation; and provides that a stop work order shall be issued immediately where work is occurring without a permit.) § NR 1-211. Severability. (Provides for severability of any portion of the Subtitle found to be invalid or unconstitutional, which shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Subtitle.) § NR 1-212. Violations and penalties. (Provides that any person who violates any provision of this Subti-

tle 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 alternative remedy for minor cases as determined by the inspection agency, with a fine of not more than $2,500.00; authorizes the approval agency to seek an injunction for violations or threats to violate the Subtitle; provides for damages payable to the County or State equal to double the cost of installing or maintaining controls caused by the failure to install or maintain erosion and sediment controls in accordance with an approved plan; and provides that damages recovered in accordance with this Subtitle shall be deposited in a special fund to be used for correcting the failure and administration of the erosion and sediment control plan.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.asp x. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-6/26/3t _________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Worcester County Gum Point Boat Ramp 2014 Boat Ramp & Finger Pier Reconstruction Project The County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland are currently accepting sealed bids for the reconstruction of the boat ramp and finger piers at the Worcester County Gum Point Boat Ramp located on Gum Point Road , Berlin, Maryland. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the administrative office of GEY/George E. Young, III, P.C. Engineers & Surveyors, 1603 Market Street, Pocomoke, Maryland 21851 (phone 410-9572149). Interested bidders are encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting to be held on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 10:00 am, at the Gum Point Boat Ramp located on Gum Point Road, Berlin, Maryland (just south of Ocean Pines, east of MD Rt. 589), at which the project scope and Bid Documents will be discussed in depth and Bidders’ questions will be answered. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, July 28, 2014 in the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for 2014 Gum Point Boat Ramp & Finger Pier Reconstruction Proj-

ect" 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 George E. Young, III, P.C. by phone at 410-957-2149 or by FAX at 410957-2928. Email correspondence is encouraged to info@gey3pc.com and will be binding. OCD-7/10/1t _________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Millville Road Bridge Replacement Bridge No. WO-0709, Project No. 0085B026.A01 Worcester County, Maryland The County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland are currently accepting sealed bids for the construction of Millville Road Bridge over Furnace Branch near Snow Hill, Maryland for the Roads Division of the Department of Public Works. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the office of Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc., One Plaza East, Suite 200, Salisbury, Maryland 21801 (phone 410543-9091) at a cost of $30.00 per set. Interested bidders are encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 10:00 am, at the Worcester County Department of Public Works, Roads Division Office, on the east side of U.S. Route 113 north of Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which the project scope and Bid Documents will be discussed in depth and Bidders’ questions will be answered. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 pm, Monday, July 28, 2014 in the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Millville Road Bridge Replacement Project" in the lower left-hand corner. No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of opening thereof. 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 Andrew E. Welch, P.E., Project Engineer, at 410-543-9091, or by FAX at 410-5434172. Email correspondence is encouraged to aew@dbfinc.com and will be binding. OCD-7/10/1t _________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Nelson Road Bridge Replacement Bridge No. WO-0504, Project No. 0085B025.A01 Worcester County, Maryland The County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland are currently accepting sealed bids for the construction of Nelson Road Bridge over Careytown Branch near Whaleyville, Maryland for the Roads Division of the Department of Public Works. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the office of Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc., One Plaza East, Suite 200, Salisbury, Maryland 21801 (phone 410543-9091) at a cost of $30.00 per set. Interested bidders are encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 10:00 am, at the Worcester County Department of Public Works, Roads Division Office, on the east side of U.S. Route 113 north of Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which the project scope and Bid Documents will be discussed in depth and Bidders’ questions will be answered. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 pm, Monday, July 28, 2014 in the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Nelson Road Bridge Replacement Project" in the lower left-hand corner. No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of opening thereof. 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 Andrew E. Welch, P.E., Project Engineer, at 410-543-9091, or by FAX at 410-5434172. Email correspondence is encouraged to aew@dbfinc.com and will be binding. OCD-7/10/1t _________________________________

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO BIDDERS Purchase of 30-Cubic Yard Recycling Containers Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of six (6) 30-Cubic Yard Recycling Containers to be used throughout Worcester County by the Solid Waste Division of Public Works. 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, may be obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, July 28, 2014 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Six (6) 30 Cubic Yard Recycling Containers" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Ron Taylor, Recycling Manager, at 410632-3177. OCD-7/10/1t _________________________________ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON PA RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY ESQ 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 15641 Notice is given that the Register Of Wills court of Lancaster County, PA appointed Paul D. Means Jr., 438 Centerville Road, Gordonville, PA 17529 as the Personal Representa-

tive of the Estate of Ruth A. Means who died on February 24, 2014 domiciled in Pennsylvania, America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Raymond C. Shockley whose address is 3509 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Paul D. Means Jr. Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: July 10, 2014 OCD-7/10/3t _________________________________ William, Moore, Shockely & Harrison, LLP 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 (410) 289-3553 Fax: (410) 289-4157 JOSEPH E. MOORE, Assignee CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY, Assignee Plaintiffs vs. KATHY F. SCHWARTZ Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO.: 23-C-13-000942

NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, this 1st day of July, 2014, by the Circuit Court for COUNTY OF WORCESTER, Maryland, and by the authority thereof, that the sale

made by Joseph E. Moore and Christopher T. Woodley, Assignees of the real property designated as 10101 Georgetown Road, Berlin, MD 21811 (a/k/a 10101 Pin Oak Drive, Berlin, MD 21811), and reported in the above entitled cause, will finally be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 4th day of August, 2014; provided; a copy of this Order be inserted in a weekly newspaper published in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three successive weeks before the 28th day of July, 2014. The Report states the amount of the Assignees’ Sale to be $25,000.00. Stephen V. Hales CLERK True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-7/10/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS The Town of Berlin will hold a public hearing on the proposed Ordinance 2014-02, amending Chapter 12, Elections at 7:00 p.m. on July 14, in the Mayor and Council Chambers, 10 William Street. The Town of Berlin will also hold a public hearing on the proposed Ordinance 2014-03, amending Chapter 26, Article V of the Town Code by enacting Section 26-273, which establishes a Stormwater Fee Credit Policy. The public is invited to attend and comment. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is available for inspection in Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. OCD-7/3/2t _________________________________

LED E C N A C

Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Kenneth Savitz 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Mitchell G. David 11718 Riverview Drive #8 Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C14000171

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Notice is hereby given this 3rd day of July, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 11718 Riverview Drive #8, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 4th day of August, 2014, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each

of three successive weeks before the 28th day of July, 2014. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $200,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-7/10/3t _________________________________ JEFFREY E. BADGER ESQ LONG, BADGER, SHELLER & SMITH, LLP 124 E. MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 259 SALISBURY, MD 21801

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15646 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF KAREN ANN GUERRERO Notice is given that Ryan Blevins, 1132 Snow Hill Road, Stockton, MD 21864, was on July 02, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Karen Ann Guerrero who died on June 10, 2014, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 2nd day of January, 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. Ryan Blevins Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: July 10, 2014 OCD-7/10/3t _________________________________

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Commentary

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OUR OPINION

You think your vote doesn’t

So you think your vote doesn’t count? You wonder what difference does it make if you do or don’t show up at the polls? Well think again, and know that it makes a huge difference. Ted Elder won the District 4 GOP County Commissioner’s seat through a never-done before tiebreaker by the Worcester County Republican Central Committee. He won the nomination over Kathyrn Danko-Lord. But not after the two candidates ended up with the same number of votes tallying 214 votes apiece. The Central Committee said it sought advice from the State GOP who validated that “this has never happened before, there’s no precedent, there are no rules how to handle it.” They pretty much heard the same thing from the State Board of Elections. So, the committee had to come up with a way to break this tie. The idea of a sealed, secret ballot with the envelopes opened and votes tallied by the two candidates themselves was a very good solution, fair to both candidates. And let’s face it, there wasn’t much else the Central Committee could do. Typically Central Committees across the state are called on to replace an elected official of their party should he or she fail to complete his or her term of office due to medical reasons, death or retirement. But this one case in this one race here in Worcester County shows just how valued a single vote can be. Central Committee, you performed a valuable service for the citizens of Worcester County. And we think you also set a precedent worth following should a tie ever happen again. We know now, it’s not so impossible. We especially know, every single vote counts.

July 11, 2014

THE PUBLIC EYE

Blessing of Coastal Hospice EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK By Phil Jacobs

One of the jobs we do as editors is to read and edit the many obituaries that come across our desks. We do so with the understanding that the writers of these obituaries want to include as many surviving relatives as possible as well as good friends and even pets, and that many of these notices include expressions of faith. What we see often that transcends religious denominational lines is the fond thank you many of the obituaries give to different organizations. The one that has caught our eye the most is Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care. Coastal Hospice comes up for many families and is for almost all, a blessing. I am writing about about this in this Editor’s Notebook space, but I will be writing more about Coastal Hospice in the upcoming weeks in the form of a feature story, so stay tuned. Hospice hits a personal nerve for me, as I’m sure it does for many. When my father, Morton Jacobs, died of cancer in October 1985, it was the end of a journey that taught me so much about the goodness of people. We did not know much about hospice, but one was recommended to us. We had a hospice nurse named Mrs. Rock. What an incredible name for this woman who was strong in one sense, and who took over, giving our family respite time. At one point, the hospice doctor answered our fearful phone call at midnight. He came over to our house where my dad was in a hospital bed placed in our dining room. The doctor, Ken Glick, took two actions I can never forget. He first called a friend who owned a small pharmacy and told him he needed morphine immediately. It was now

12:30 a.m. The owner, pharmacist Phil Weiner, told me to meet him at his store. When I got there, Mr. Weiner went behind the counter, got me the morphine, and refused to take any payment. After the medications were administered, settling my dad down, Dr. Glick then gave the most important medical advice I have yet to hear duplicated. He said something like: “you need to go to your father’s bedside now and tell him how much you love him, and how you will take care of his grandchildren, and that you will always remember him.” My father, though, semi-conscious I feel heard every word. He left us five days later. Flash forward. This very summer, my wife and I have a dear friend who at this writing is at home under hospice care. Karen is being kept out of pain. Her relatives and friends have been by her bedside 24/7. Karen’s house is where I came from when I drove to the Salisbury offices of Coastal Hospice. There I met with Coastal Hospice President Alane K. Capen and Elaine J. Bean, community relations manager, because I wanted to learn more about this organization so many wrote about in their loved one’s obituary for a bigger story. I just couldn’t wait to write some preliminary thoughts now. Its mission statement says, “Coastal Hospice promotes dignity and quality of life for patients and families who face life-limiting conditions.” What you might not necessarily know: Most Coastal Hospice patients are cared for in their own homes. Hospice cares for any patient with a lifelimiting illness (not just cancer). See COASTAL Page 93

(In the spirit of the season, a holidayshortened week and (sigh) laziness, this is a s u m m e r By rerun from a year ago.) Stewart I’m not Dobson much on what they call social media, which is to say that I don’t care what other people are doing as long as they aren’t doing it to me. No offense to the people who have invited me to their Twitter accounts, but I really don’t need up-to-the-minute updates on where you are and what you’re up to, unless, of course, your message says, “I’m currently stealing your car.” I have also noted that the key syllable in Twitter is “twit,” which I can only assume refers to anyone who enjoys watching the ripples of others in the shallow end of the communications pool. Admittedly, my outlook would change swiftly were I to receive a tweet from Sofia Vergara saying, “Swimming, misplaced suit, bring Diet Pepsi and small towel.” My guess, however, is the odds of that happening are about the same as receiving a short electronic note from Queen Victoria that says, “112 years have passed and I remain deceased.” In addition to my disaffection for this twit business, I also belong to the 57 percent of the male population that does not use Facebook. I have nothing against Facebook, but I prefer to bore others in person. It’s more rewarding to see the yawn, rather than to suspect it. And that is the problem with Facebook and the host of other personal bulletin boards on the Internet. So much is out there, that you might as well be a cough in See IF Page 93

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EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK

Coastal Hospice redefines hope, not hopelessness Continued from Page 92 Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance cover hospice care. People who don’t have the ability to pay are not turned away. Each patient has a team of caregivers, including their family doctor. Hospice care includes medications and supplies. Doctors and families tell Coastal Hospice their only regret is not calling the service sooner. Coastal Hospice was founded in1980 and serves Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset and Dorchester Counties. Yes, there are plans to build Coastal Hospice at the Ocean. In 2009, the hospice opened an outreach center on Racetrack Road in Worcester County. A new Coastal Hospice at the Ocean building will one day be constructed off of Broad street in Berlin. Alane Capen said the facility would start with six rooms than ultimately have 12 patient rooms. Coastal Hospice does currently run an in-patient care unit called Coastal Hospice at the Lake at Deer’s Head Hospital in Salisbury. And as Capen said, Hospice is not

a place where one goes to die. Indeed, it’s a place where a patient can live better and studies show many times longer. “We are redefining hope,” she said. “Not hopelessness.” And dignity and care and even love. I saw with my dad, and I’m seeing it now with my friend Karen. What we have in Coastal Hospice is a jewel of humanity. And I can’t wait to write more. If you care to share your current hospice experience or are a family member who wants to discuss what it was like to work with hospice, email me at philjacobs@oceancitytoday.net. In the meantime, check out Coastal Hospice and Palliative Care at www.coastalhospice.org Also, the hospice is presenting a summertime craft beer fest and cookout at Brew River on the Wicomico River in downtown Salisbury to raise funds for Coastal Kids Supportive Care, Coastal Hospice’s pediatric program. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 19; from 4 to 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $40 in advance online or $45 at the door.

THE PUBLIC EYE

If you’re following me, you’re not going anywhere at all Continued from Page 92 the audience during an Irish step dancing competition. You would have to post something spectacular — “Here’s a picture of me at a secret warfare facility being carried away screaming by a flock of cyborg hummingbirds” — to stand out in the crowd. Besides, most people would

shrink in horror at the thought of tucking flyers about themselves under the wiper blades of every car in the mall parking lot, yet have no problem revealing much more to everyone and anyone in the connected universe. It doesn’t make sense, although it might if you were to say, “#happyhour. need friends to buy beer.”

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to the editor

Urging recycling

Reference is made to “Ocean City has no plans to return recycling,” O.C. Today, Feb. 7, 2014. This wellresearched article details Ocean City’s town government decision in 2010 to curtail its recycling program (although only 10 percent of Ocean City’s waste was recycled). In this article, Public Works Director, Hal Adkins, is interviewed extensively. Mr. Adkins attempts to justify the rationale behind the discontinuation of Ocean City’s recycling program as attributing to economics. It appears that the Ocean City town government is moving backward instead of forward in comparison to recycling programs in many other Maryland towns and cities. Some Maryland counties are even striving for zero waste. In contrast, the Ocean City town government functions in a time warp. Other midAtlantic resorts such as Cape May and Wildwood, N.J., have not only incorporated residential recycling programs; recycling receptacles are also placed in hotel rooms and on the boardwalks. Just imagine the tons of glass and plastic bottles and aluminum soda cans tossed in the trashcans on Ocean City’s Boardwalk that could otherwise be recycled. Instead, the Department of Public Works hauls Ocean City’s waste to an incinerator in Pennsylvania which generates more greenhouse gases and more of certain toxic air pollutants than burning coal which is the dirtiest fuel–and one we most need to remove out from our energy mix. As a native Marylander and lifelong visitor to Ocean City, in my efforts to garner attention to this issue, I wrote to Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley. On behalf of the governor, I received a letter from Robert M. Summers, Ph.D., secretary, Maryland

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Department of the Environment. Secretary Summers writes, “We share your disappointment in Ocean City’s decision to curtail its recycling program and we expressed our concerns to Ocean City officials at the time of their decision.” Secretary Summers also states, “Since Ocean City’s decision to discontinue recycling may impact the county’s ability to meet its recycling goals, we suggest you contact the Ocean City Department of Public Works to register your concerns.” I have sent two letters to Ocean City’s mayor and council members with a copy to Hal Adkins, Public Works director. To date, I have not received a response. In the 2014 OCM Vacation Guide, Mayor, Rick Meehan states, “In Ocean City we pride ourselves on being a first-class resort and the choice of today’s families.” However, recycling demonstrates social responsibility that results in a highly desired image. What type of image does lack of recycling at this resort that hosts 8 million visitors a year send to Ocean City visitors? What does this archaic policy teach our future generations insofar as protecting our environment and natural resources? I urge year-round residents, business owners and visitors to contact the Ocean City town government and voice your concerns in support of implementing a comprehensive recycling program in Ocean City. Anything less is an embarrassment to the state once referred to as “America in Miniature” by the National Geographic Society. Barbara J. Runion Hyattsville, Md.

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