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OCPDTOGET10MORETASERS DiPino: numbers indicate fear of Tasers more effective than devices themselves ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (July 27, 2012) The Ocean City Police Department will be getting 10 new Tasers this fall, after OCPD Chief Bernadette DiPino presented City Council with data showing that the devices have been effective with just their presence, let alone their actual use. In February, the OCPD purchased 15 devices and had an additional one donated to the department by a local business. All 16 equipped officers, as well as several alternate users, were given 30 hours of training

on the device. The X2 is essentially a ‘double-barreled’ Taser device, capable of firing two sets of barbs without reloading. The barbs, trailed by thin wires, stick to the target’s skin so that the officer can deliver a shock from some distance. However, according to the data that DiPino submitted to the council, more results have come from simply displaying the Taser as a means of warning, rather than have come from actually firing the weapon. Since February, the department has recorded 19 instances in which officers have intentionally removed their

Tasers from their holsters and displayed the devices as a means of gaining submission from uncooperative subjects. In 10 of these 19 instances, the Taser was “arced” — the device has a switch that causes its contacts to arc a charge between them, generating a visible bolt of electricity and a cracking noise, which provides a further intimidating effect. In another eight instances, a Taser was drawn and aimed at the subject using its built-in laser sights. Though the device was not fired, DiPino noted that pointing the weapon at an individual with the threat of its use is technically considered a “use of force.” Six instances of the device actually being fired were re-

This ATM, located at the south end of the Boardwalk, allegedly issued twice the cash value users requested July 19. OCPD Chief Bernadette DiPino

corded. In five of the six instances, DiPino noted, alcohol consumption was a factor. She also stressed that, in all six cases, neither the officer nor the subject was seriously See TASER on Page 13

Department makes annual bulk ammo purchase ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (June 27, 2012) The Ocean City Police Department will soon be making its annual mass purchase of ammunition, a requisition that will supply 86,000 rounds for the department’s firearms and highlight the unique situation of the OCPD as a largely seasonal police force. According to OCPD Lt. Richard Moreck, this will be the third year in a row that the department has made its purchase from The Gun Shop in

Vincentown, N.J. The Gun Shop is the regional distributor for Federal brand ammunition, allowing the OCPD to get its order direct from the factory. The store also holds the ammunition contract for the state of Maryland, and the state extends its contract pricing to the OCPD to for certain types of ammunition, a benefit that helps subsidize the training of Ocean City’s seasonal police force. Ocean City is the only jurisdiction in the state allowed to raise such a force each summer.

Ammunition utilized by the OCPD, from left: .38 Special, 9mm, .40 Smith and Wesson, .45 ACP, .223, .308. Note that, despite its larger size, the .38 is a revolver round and operates at somewhat lower internal pressures than the others. All pistol rounds pictured feature hollow-point bullets, while the rifle cartridges are fully jacketed.

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(June 27, 2012) A few lucky Ocean City ATM users might have gotten something hard to come by these days – more money than they asked for. Last week, Ocean City Today was tipped that for a brief period last Thursday evening, the Bank of America ATM at the Boardwalk’s south-end tram terminal was dispensing twice the amount of cash that users requested. According to a witness who wishes to remain anonymous to See WITNESSES on Page 10

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Police set up alleyway speed trap In response to last week’s debate about Seabay Drive ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (June 27, 2012) Last week’s heated discussion of traffic issues on Seabay Drive seems to have prompted some results, with the Ocean City Police Department having set up a speed trap on the alley and at least one reckless driver charged. During the Monday, July 16 City Council meeting, City Engineer Terry McGean presented his recommendation regarding a traffic issue on Seabay Drive, which runs north-to-south between 86th Street and Bering Road. McGean had been contacted by Tim and Maria Covell, who said they were having chronic issues with speeding cars going down the small, alley-width street where they live during the summers. McGean’s recommendation was to close the south end of Seabay by installing flexible posts in the road. This would prevent through traffic, but keep the entrance open to emergency vehicles. The suggestion was not well-received, particularly by residents of the Little Salisbury community. Residents who live north of Bering Road frequently use Seabay to get to the traffic light at Coastal Highway, given the area’s frequent congestion. “The last thing I want to do is be an inconvenience to my neighbors,” Tim Covell said last week. “But as we see changes in

Ocean City for pedestrian safety, some of them are not convenient.” But many of the residents claimed that problem was not with traffic patterns or speeding drivers, but by irresponsible behavior from Seabay’s pedestrians and homeowners, particularly the Covells and their immediate neighbors, who have recently renovated and enlarged their homes. “I don’t know these people, but I know their neighbors had a skateboard ramp that ran onto the street. I keep my kids off the street,” said Little Salisbury resident Ron Buckley. “If you build a house so big that you don’t have room to get in your car, it’s probably your concern. I don’t think all of us should suffer for one house.” Others pointed out that closing off the shortcut was unfair to locals at the advantage of tourists and summer residents. “I think it [the 15 mile per hour speed limit on Seabay] is being observed by everyone who’s a local. There are the tourists, and I guess they’ll love it [the closed road] if they come back in the winter,” said resident Carol Skinner. However, a traffic operation this past weekend by the OCPD netted at least one case of driver fault by a local. At 10:32 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, a Selbyville man was stopped for driving 18 mph at Seabay Drive and 86th Street. He was also charged with ‘Driving Vehicle in Excess of Reasonable and Prudent Speed on Highway,’ a charge which OCPD spokesman Mike Levy said is generally used as a See SPEED on Page 4

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Controversy over traffic mitigation policies on Seabay Drive has spurred the Ocean City Police Department to erect this electronic speed-reader, as well as conduct a periodic speed trap at the alley’s south end.

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“catch-all” for acutely unsafe conditions. “The intent is to not give someone who’s being unsafe the excuse of having not gone over the speed limit,” Levy said. “It’s designed to be able to enforce common sense.” The charge is most often used by officers conducting traffic control at events, accident scenes, or during inclement weather, but the OCPD will be using their discretion for the Seabay speed trap as well. “The specific operation is going on intermittently, although our officers are up there routinely,” Levy said. “We’re addressing citizen concern with random enforcement and enforcement based on what they’re telling us are high traffic times.” City Engineer Terry McGean said he is still looking into options other than closing off the south end of the road, at the behest of council, who requested last week that McGean not go through with his recommendation because of the outcry by residents. McGean pointed out that the OCPD has put up an electronic sign telling drivers their speed, which he said have been helpful in past traffic mitigation efforts. “They tend to be pretty effective,” McGean said. “It’s not going to be up there permanently, but a lot of times for things like this, people learn to use it. Seeing it up there, it makes people more aware.”

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‘Song of Summer’winner named CASEY KNERR ■ Intern (July 27, 2012) Chuck Conjar of Baltimore was announced on Monday as the winner of Ocean City’s Song of the Summer contest. His entry was titled “Ocean City Days.” The Song of the Summer contest was a promotional effort, proposed by Ocean City Council Member Joe Hall, that allowed talented beach lovers to write, record and submit their own songs to the Ocean City Facebook page. After contest administrators chose the top three songs, Ocean City’s “Anthem for summer 2012” was selected by popular vote. “The contest drew over 50 entries and all were very good and showed how much people love Ocean City,” said Donna Abbott, director of the Ocean City Department of Tourism.

“We think the contest was a great way to get people to think about Ocean City.” Conjar has visited Ocean City annually from a young age, which made it “easy getting inspiration” for a song centered on the area. As part of a two piece band in Baltimore, Double Play, he has written “a few hundred songs”; however, this was his first songwriting contest. He began writing the prizewinning song by “imagining myself and what I love See BALT. on Page 15

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Good news at pump: prices may be peaking for summer NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (July 27, 2012) Gas prices at the pump in Ocean City reached $3.49 earlier this week, but are still lower than last year’s low price of $3.54. Those prices “appear to be quite high, but that could be due partly because it is now the peak tourist season for the city,” said Ragina Averella, public and government affairs manager for AAA Mid-Atlantic, on Wednesday. “We believe prices may be peaking for the summer, as we historically start to see prices decline beginning late August through Labor Day and continuing to decline through the fall,” Averella said. “However, the price of oil continues to fluctuate wildly over these past few weeks so it makes it very challenging to predict if we have reached our summer peak. The commodity was trading as low as $83.91 per barrel on July 10 and as high as $92.66 on July 20. At Tuesday’s close, oil was priced at $88.50. Prices have risen for the third consecutive week and so far this month, they have reversed the 58-cent decline

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three years, although each grant is up for renewal annually. Worcester’s fourth and fifth grade After-School Academy program has received funding for the past nine years, while its sixth through eighth grade program has been funded for three. “We believe that offering remediation and enrichment through afterschool program benefits all students, and we have been right,” said Worcester’s Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Dr. John Gaddis, who described the programs as “a powerful contributor” to the county’s educational track record. Kelly Coates, After School Programs Coordinator for the MSDE, said the state does not necessarily intend to keep funding in perpetuity each program it approves. “It is considered to be a startup grant,” said Coates. Coates also noted that each application goes through a peer review process. Of 56 organizations that applied, 13 were granted. Eight of the programs are in Baltimore City, while the others are in Prince George’s, Saint Mary’s, Frederick, Howard, and Baltimore Counties. “We will pursue every opportunity available to ensure the continuation of these tremendously important programs,” Wilson said.

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OCPD issues both revolvers, automatics for summer force swell “The good news is that none of the prices have actually increased and one item has actually decreased,” Moreck said in presenting the request to City Council. “However, the demand is so great that we do have a long wait time [for the order to be filled].” OCPD spokesman Mike Levy, himself a firearms instructor for the department, noted that state-mandated firearms training means each officer will fire hundreds, if not thousands, of rounds for practice purposes, which accounts for the size of the annual requisition. Although Levy, citing security concerns, was unable to discuss many of the specifics of how each separate round is used, he did offer insight as to how the order list reflects the department’s organization. The largest volume item, by far, is .40

S&W (Smith and Wesson) pistol ammunition, with 35 cases of 1,000 rounds being purchased. The .40 caliber, Levy said, is used in the automatic pistols given to the department’s more experienced officers. The second-largest purchase, correspondingly, are 20 cases of the .38 Special rounds used in the revolvers which the OCPD gives to its entry-level officers. Levy said that the bifurcation in the department’s firearms issuance is mostly logistical. “The .38 revolvers were already here,” Levy said. “They continue to effective, and we’ve been using them for many, many years. To replace them would be extremely expensive, as well.” Dating back to America’s war in the Philippines in 1898, .38 Special technology is antiquated, but simple and reliable. “Due to the volume of officers that we’re teaching, and the fact that it’s not a com-

plex weapon, it’s a lower level of training to do given the amount of time we have, especially for the incoming seasonals,” Levy said. “So it’s used primarily by the entry-level, and the full-time staff graduate to automatics.” The department also purchases another 24 cases of the significantly heavier-duty .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) ammunition, although Levy declined to discuss what it was used for other than to say that .45 caliber pistols were used for certain purposes. He did, however, note that much of the ammunition on the requisition was offered at significantly lower prices because the rounds were “reloads” – constructed by re-using already-fired brass casings – that were carried for training only. Among these are the .38 Special rounds sold at state contract pricing, constructed out of used cases and inexpensive “wadcutter” type bullets, which are intended for target practice. “We try to use recycled brass as much as possible, although we are professionals and we have to carry new stuff when on duty, especially given the harsh nature of the environment we’re in,” Levy said, noting that the humid and salty atmosphere of Ocean City causes ammunition to corrode faster than it would in most other regions. The OCPD also acquires a smaller amount of ammunition for the 9mm pistol round, specifically that of the heavy 147-grain bullet type originally designed

for use in submachine guns, but increasingly popular for pistol use among some agencies. The department also buys limited quantities of .223 and .308 high-velocity rifle rounds, but in each case Levy said he was limited in what he could say. “The potential exists for each of our vehicles to be rifle equipped, but we can’t discuss that for security reasons,” he said. Notable in this respect is the department’s lack of any shotgun ammunition requests. “We no longer utilize the shotgun weapons system as a standard patrol component,” Levy said. “The weapon, at least for us, is outdated. Typically, we’re using a rifle-based platform, which has better long-range and fire control capabilities.” “If it [shotguns] work for your environment, that’s great, but we don’t feel that system is appropriate for our demographic and population density,” Levy continued. The department also purchases, notably, a variety of bullet types in each caliber, including both full metal jacket and hollow point rounds. Hollow-point bullets deform and expand when striking a target, thus creating more knock-down power and decreasing the likelihood that the bullet will pass completely through the target. Although they are favored by police for this reason, Levy said he was unable to discuss the particular purpose of each. “Every type of ammunition purchased is for a specific capability,” he said.

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injured. This was her rationale for requesting approval to purchase 10 more devices, as the department has also recorded seven instances “where a Taser would have been appropriate, but there wasn’t one available, and there were some injuries to officers because of that.” Councilman Joe Hall said that avoiding officers being injured by having to grapple with subjects — and the associated medical costs and leave losses — had been shown to be a major benefit. “With all of the instances of just showing it [and gaining compliance], there is a cost savings due to the fact that we’ve avoided injury and that was one of the original selling points to the Taser

program, as I recall,” he said. Mayor Rick Meehan was also supportive of the purchase, although he questioned the timing of the necessary Taser training. “Isn’t that a difficult time to give extensive training, if we get these in the early fall when we’re losing our seasonal officers and we have a lot of events going on?” Meehan asked. DiPino said she planned to conduct training during the lull between Labor Day and Bike Week, although Meehan cautioned that “there’s still a lot of stuff going on then.” The devices cost $1,300 apiece. Money for the purchase will be taken out of the OCPD’s fund generated by the sale of forfeit or confiscated property.

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about Ocean City.” “The first thing that came to my mind was bodysurfing,” he said. Although he could not include every exciting aspect of Ocean City, because the song lenght was limited to three minutes or less, Conjar said he was able to capture the spirit of summer in the lyrics and the melody. Conjar works at Hartford Community College and Towson University, which offered plenty of support for his efforts with Facebook and Twitter posts. He and his wife often serve as youth leaders during the Youth Ministries’ Rock Youth Retreat, which draws thousands of teenagers to the Ocean City convention center for a fun- and faith- filled weekend in January. As the contest winner, Conjar will be offered the opportunity to record “Ocean City Days” in its namesake town and to perform at Sunfest’s opening ceremony in September. “I’m looking forward to it,” Conjar said of Sunfest, later adding that the experience had been “quite a thrill.” “Ocean City Days” will be available to the public on iTunes as a free download sponsored by the town of Ocean City. For now, it can be heard online at http://ococean.com/songofsummer.

Worcester Tourism app offers ideas for time spent in county (July 27, 2012) Worcester County Tourism’s new phone application, “Beach & Beyond,” is designed to help visitors and residents get the most out of leisure time in Maryland’s only seaside county. This free application is available at iTunes and is compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation) and iPad, and requires iOS 5.0 or later. Some of the features of the new app include links to area museums as well as indoor and outdoor activities such as nature watching, kayaking and miniature golf. The app includes a list of hotels, restaurants and nightlife activities, among other features, to help make time spent in Ocean City and other parts of Worcester County a vacation to remember. “With the increased demand for mobile applications and so many destinations going mobile, it’s great that we’re staying current and available to visitors,” said Tourism Director Lisa Challenger. “It’s got a lot of great content on things to do and see. Couple that with AAA’s recent announcement that travel is at its highest in the last decade, and gas is 16 cents lower than this time last year, we’re seeing lots of good indicators for a great summer.” For information about Worcester County tourism, visit http://visitworcester.org. Also, “like” Beach & Beyond on Facebook (www.facebook.com/beachand beyond) to be entered for a chance to win a stand-up paddleboard.

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Wor. residents may register to receive notifications (July 27, 2012) This week, Worcester County launched Communicator NXT, a new Web-based emergency notification system that will be used to provide residents with instant notification via landline or cell phone about disasters and other emergencies that develop. Residents who would like to receive emergency notification via their cell phone may register online at www.co.worcester.md.us. The Communicator NXT system utilizes telephone company phone listings and cell phone listings that include physical addresses to place calls to residences in either affected areas or countywide based on the extent of the emergency. Such calls could include information about evacuations, hazardous materials

spills and widespread health notices. Traditional landline telephone companies do not maintain databases for cellular phones that include addresses. Therefore, anyone listing a cell phone number with the county must also include a physical address. The guidelines for registering and receiving notifications via cell phone areas follows: n Register cell phones with the Worcester County Department of Emergency Services. A Web link to the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Self Registration Portal can be found on the Worcester County Web site under the Top Links section. n Registration is limited to two cell phones per residence. n The Communicator NXT system is not compatible with phones that play

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ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (June 27, 2012) The reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program passed by Congress and signed by President Obama earlier this month could affect some Ocean City homeowners. Even so, nothing will be definitive until the Federal Emergency Management Agency finishes sorting through the massive piece of legislation. “Our headquarters folks are in the process of going through it line-by-line to find out what exactly has cause to be changed and how it will be implemented,” said Richard Sobota, FEMA Region III insurance specialist. “Simply put, it looks like, overall, the legislation is designed to a fair degree to bring the NFIP back on more sound financial footing.” The reauthorization of the program, which extends it for five more years, is part of the House of Representatives’ massive Transportation Bill. Earlier this year, the NFIP was in danger of expiring if no action was taken, and debate ensued about what exactly needed to be changed in order to authorize the program.

Since the inception of the NFIP in 1968, FEMA has been authorized by the federal legislature to provide flood insurance to communities that agree to study and mitigate their flood risk. This is done through the creation of flood insurance rate maps that indicate what areas have greater danger of high water and should thus pay larger premiums for their insurance. The maps also allow FEMA to designate Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), in which flood insurance purchase is mandatory, and where a Community Rating System (CRS) is used to determine how well a community has undertaken measures to reduce flood damage. Ocean City adopted the program and FEMA’s guidelines relatively early, according to the city’s Chief Building Inspector, Kevin Brown. The town was first flood mapped on June 6, 1971, and on July 2, 1973, the town adopted its Flood Plain Ordinance in order to conform to FEMA’s mitigation standards for the hazard area that encompasses most of the island. Activities include elevating homes and exposed utilities, as well as the extensive beach replenishment efforts, in which the city shares the cost of sand dune replacement with the county and state. However, in recent years, the flood insurance program has come under fire for its inability to sustain itself. Insur-

ance premiums offered by FEMA were below market value, although the agency was able to operate with relatively little deficit because of the comparatively low cost of most claims. However, it was reported in 2005 that the claims from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Gulf coast had put the agency close to $23 billion in the red. This month’s reauthorization seeks to address the issue by eliminating below-market rate subsidization for properties that have been identified as making frequent or repetitive claims, and for homes that are not the primary residence of their owners. In the first case, Ocean City has 31 properties that have been identified as “repetitive loss,” according to a recent presentation to City Council by City Planner Bob Nelson. Despite this number, Nelson said the city continues to reach out to repetitive loss property owners to help them apply for grants to improve their properties. “A comparison of Ocean City’s share of policies to the share of repetitive loss properties shows that past and current local mitigation efforts have been relatively effective,” Nelson said. Ocean City holds 49 percent of the flood insurance policies in Maryland as of a 2001 tally. Ocean City also, given its resort nature, has a large number of homes that See OC on Page 23

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Downtown parking garage is down, but not out ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (June 27, 2012) What happens to a capital project deferred? Does it dry up, like a raisin in the sun? Maybe in the world of poet and novelist Langston Hughes, who penned something similar in his verse, “A Dream Deferred,” but not in Ocean City. Despite the city having put a myriad of proposed improvement projects on hold during the economic downturn of the past few years, plans for construction – many of which had gone so far as to be fleshed out in considerable detail – are still ardently waiting in the wings. One of particular interest, and the one that has probably been debated the longest, is the idea of constructing a parking garage on Worcester Street in downtown Ocean City. The parking situation in the old town center has long been recognized as being a bit tight, particularly during the summer months. Leaders on both sides of the city’s erstwhile political aisles have mentioned the garage project as an item that they would like to see move forward sooner rather than later. “We were very close to getting that funded. Right before [the recession], we had some serious discussion about it,” said Councilman Joe Hall. “The downtown community has felt for some time that this is a necessary catalyst for growth. You have a community that, for almost 40

years, has asked for a parking garage, and you’ve given them everything but.” Meanwhile, at a recent meeting of the Ocean City Small Business Alliance, Delmarva Condo Managers’ Association President Joe Groves and city Planning and Zoning Commissioner Peck Miller, both members of the activist group Citizens for Ocean City, said they were also disappointed that the garage project has

“Anyone in the development business will tell you that the prime time to invest and to do these things is when the economy is down, You set yourself up for success in the recovery.” ZONING COMMISSIONER PECK MILLER Concerning the stalled downtown parking garage project not yet made it as a funded item on the city’s bond issuances. “Anyone in the development business will tell you that the prime time to invest and to do these things is when the economy is down,” said Miller. “You set yourself up for success in the recovery.” City Engineer Terry McGean said that fairly extensive plans were made for the garage when it was first investigated. The proposed structure would occupy most of the block between Worcester and South

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Downtown parking garage? Maybe and maybe not To paraphrase Ronald Reagan, there they go again. The idea of a parking garage downtown has been up and down more times than an elevator in the Sears Tower. Yet, it has failed repeatedly in its vertical travels to reach the top floor. So now the subject is back up, or at least being discussed earnestly for the umpteenth time in a couple of decades, and this time its chances of going all the way are … unclear. Yes, a parking garage would be good for downtown, especially considering that it is somewhat of a hike from the far reaches of the inlet parking lot to some of the shops and restaurants on Baltimore Avenue. People, after all, like their conveniences. But would city officials, especially in an election year, really push the button this time? That remains to be seen, considering that years of pleas from downtown merchants and property owners were rejected by city officials for two reasons: fear of uptown voters who saw no connection between economic improvement downtown and their own well-being, and then the political need to prove that the park and ride site in West Ocean City works. Publicly, officials during that cycle offered a definite maybe when the subject arose, but privately most of them were dead set against it for the aforementioned reasons. Whether some of those who continue to serve, as well as some who might seek election, have changed their minds remains to be seen, especially considering that local government is no longer awash in money. Even so, a thriving downtown economy would benefit taxpayers overall and a parking garage – as has been said here many times – would help bring that about. In addition to finding the money, what this project needs is people who are willing to approve it.

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Pay homage to greatness of USA Editor, Our most recent July 4 celebration commemorating our independence from British rule made me ponder the Latin phrase, E Pluribus Unum. Adopted by an Act of Congress in 1782 to grace the great Seal of the United States, it translates as “Out of many, one.” Also used on coins and paper money beginning in 1795, it became, in effect, our first national motto. It is fitting to keep this phrase in mind as we go forward in our political process. Our founding fathers envisioned our greatness and strength to come from the many uniting, working together and coalescing peacefully into one body — a “power derives from the people” concept. The hard-fought battle to tear away from British control of the colonies meant discarding that monarchical, top-down concept of governance and pursuing a more personally fulfilling future that all of us could be invested in. Today, it seems we are losing that precious gift. Individuals such as the Koch brothers, Sheldon Adelson, and Grover Norquist, along with corporate “individuals” embodied as Super Pacs and organizations like the National Rifle Association are turning that hard-won concept on its head. If we allow a few of the wealthiest and strong-armed individuals in our country to “rule” us, dictate our future and

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how our Congress votes, we are no better off than we were in the early 1700s. Pay homage to the greatness of the American tradition by remembering E Pluribus Unum in this political season. Make your voice heard. Ann Augustine Berlin

Resort recycling process seems ‘fishy’ Editor, I couldn’t help but notice the disparity in your recent article about the recycling contest (July 6, “Ocean Pines in statewide competition”) and the town of Ocean City. How is it that OC doesn’t recycle? In exchanging e-mails with the mayor of Ocean City, he stated that they no longer do so due to the fact that their trash hauler has the means to separate recyclables at the point of incineration. Interesting, in that I know of no other municipality (including my own in Pennsylvania) that does this. Sounds a little fishy to me. And, considering the amount of trash that Ocean City generates in the course of a summer season, it would be shameful if all that re-

cyclable material was not, in fact, being re-used. W. Sellers Allentown, Pa.

Referendum: a good thing? Editor, So, the City Council has decided to allow a referendum for unionizing of city employees on the voting ballot this November. I’m not too sure this is a good thing and it’s nice to know that at least two of the council members, Joe Hall and Brent Ashley, were against the concept. It shows that they’re aware of the financial problems towns, cities, states and countries all over the world are facing due to government acceptance of arbitration agreements with union bosses on the unionization of public employees. As for [Parks and Recreation department employee Greg] DeMarco’s desire for fair and equal representation rights for the town employees, what about the second-home owners, who have no voice in this decision, whose money you’re willing to commit to future financial requirements? Maybe, before you commit to Continued on Page 21

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By Stewart Dobson We were deep in conversation, which is the description I employ when I go off on a diatribe about the sad state of world affairs while the other household occupant pretends to listen. It was going pretty well, too, at least from my perspective. “And how about those London bankers? Those criminals were making up exchange rates to suit themselves so they could gouge the public!” “Ha!” she replied. “And there’s that good-for-nothing Congress. We are at the mercy of a bunch of self-centered, self-important, selfish so-and-so’s who figure to fight their way in to our, as opposed to their, financial oblivion. Why not their financial oblivion? I’ll tell you why. Because they have one thing in common with a good fishing boat: they’re both self-bailing.” “Ha-ha,” she replied again. “Yeah, as if that’s not bad enough, the European economy has more leaks than a room full of babies, the entire Greenland ice cap or whatever it is up there is melting, the Orioles lost eleventy to one or something like that and …” “Ha-ha … ha-ha-ha… ha-ha-ha-haha-ha-ha-ha-ha … HA-HA- HA-HAHA-HA!” Gasp. “Hooooo-hahahahahahaha-heeeeee …” “It’s not funny. We’re on the brink of calamity. The Mayans might have been right. This could be it. I’m telling you …” “The … ha-ha … dog’s got a nose whistle.” “What?” “Yeah, when she breathes, her nose whistles. Hear it?” “Ha. Ha-ha-ha. Yep. Ha-ha-ha-haha-ha-ha-ha. She can’t do anything about it because she has no thumbs. Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha. A pinscher with no thumbs. Ha-ha-ha. Get it?” “Listen, it just went up in pitch. She’s got a two-octave nose whistle. No, three. She’s got the Mariah Carey of … heeee-heeeee … nose whistles. HAHAHAHAHA. Yow! Can’t breathe, can’t breathe.” “I’m wondering how she’s breathing. From the sound of it, she has a clarinet up there. She’s a reed instrument. Ask her if she can play “Stompin’ At the Savoy.” Hahahahahaha.” “Yeah, this is what she’ll hear, ‘blah, blah, blah. Blah?” “Maybe if I squeeze her like a bagpipe.” “You might try, but … (gasp) I’d say let’s (wheeze, sniffle) limit the (cough) any noise (heh-heh) emissions to her (ho-ha) nose. HAHAHAHAHA …” And this is why pets are good for you.

unionization of public employees, we should first have on the ballot a referendum for the rights of these owners to have a voice in such matters. After all, “it’s their money.” Regarding [Ocean City Employees’ Coalition spokesperson Barbara] Dahan’s feelings that having representation rights would make this a better place to live and work — a better place for who? Considering the difficult financial condition that Maryland and the country are faced with today, anyone with a job should be happy and not asking for more. A couple more questions regarding this issue: How closely have all the remaining names been checked and by whom? If it’s people in the government, who might be predisposed on the matter, wouldn’t it be better to have it done by an outside source that would not

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benefit by such an agreement? The reason I asked this is because I talked to some of those signature collectors, some of which were bussed in from outer state and paid by the AFL-CIO, and they felt that many of the signers were not residents of the city. Let’s hope the small percentage of registered voters who will vote understand that union bosses who require members to pay membership dues don’t invest those dues into a retirement benefit plan, but use the money collected to advance their own political

agenda. Any benefits agreed to in arbitration between union bosses and politicians are not obtained through invested funds by the union or governments, but are paid from collected taxes to retired public servers. Now, if you could get guarantees from the union bosses that total membership dues would be invested through an unaffiliated investment firm for each union member, as private industries have done for their employees for years, then unionization might be an acceptable Continued on Page 22

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Statements pass limits of free speech protection Editor, I will be the first to admit that the fact that this letter is being published in this newspaper is a prime example of our First Amendment rights of free speech and free press. However, there are certain individuals who, over a period of a year, have made statements that cross the tolerance provided by our free speech protections. Longtime far-left actress Susan Sarandon is a prime example of such an individual. Many of her statements show that she has passed the limits of our free speech protections. For example, she recently used the term “Nazi”

in referring to Pope Benedict. One can also question her judgment in supporting individuals who are running for the presidency. When asked in 2008 who she believed that Jesus would support for presidency, Sarandon responded that Jesus would be very supportive of John Edwards, an individual we subsequently learned impregnated his girlfriend while his wife was dying with cancer, to become president. According to published reports, Sarandon is one of the stars involved with a company that is planning to make a movie in Ocean City. However, the production company is requesting that Ocean City and other “investors” make up a $300,000 shortfall needed for the movie to be made in Ocean City. I believe that Sarandon’s four decades of far-left activism is so extreme from the mainstream thinking of the American public that any movie she is connected with should not receive any funding not only from the Ocean City government but also from the state of Maryland. While she may be only paid about $200 a day for service, I have no need to see Susan Sarandon on the Boardwalk. Tyler Gruber Baltimore

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McGean stressed that the city has acquired substantial additional surface parking over the last few years, and is looking at other changes such as more one-way streets to help alleviate the parking shortfall. “There are other things on the list that we can do. We know what the shortfall is in the immediate and long term, and the garage would help that, but the period of use makes the financials difficult,” McGean said. “The business owners down there want it, and there is support for it, but it’s a close-to-$15 million project.”

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ceives a 15 percent discount on all flood insurance because of the town’s flood prevention work. “Those activities that the town undertakes are rewarded under the CRS, and that comes in the form of discounts for policies that are in force in the special areas. Those discounts are really across the board for older and newer homes,” Sobota said. Brown said that it was his preliminary impression that, for this reason, only those properties that are not under the city’s FEMA-approved flood plain mitigation plans – i.e., those built prior to the early 1970s – would be affected. “Long story short, I don’t know if there will be any type of phase-out of those activities,” Sobota said.

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Road had been approved by the director of the Office of Traffic and Safety for the State Highway Administration. The crosswalk project has gone to the design division in Baltimore and Cimino said he anticipates that the project design, advertisement and award of a contract could take up to nine months. The crosswalk will “definitely be in place by next [tourist] season,” Cimino said Tuesday. The location of that crosswalk was determined after the State Highway Administration conducted a study at a few locations in West Ocean City. Members of the West Ocean City Association want additional crosswalks and the state concurs with the need for at least one more. The association would like crosswalks on Route 50 at Route 611 and possibly one close to the Route 50 bridge. The state selected the site at Route 611, also known as Stephen Decatur Highway. “We will be looking to add pedestrian upgrades to Route 611 and Route 50,” Cimino said. “Our next move is to focus on Route 611 and Route 50.” Improvements of a different sort are a possibility in the future. “We are trying to find a way to get increased lighting and to figure out a way to get land to put in sidewalks,” Church said. “We would have to go on private property. We’ll be contacting private citizens in the future to try to work that out.”

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Evan Tomasello, 20, of near Berlin, was charged July 20, with second-degree rape and second-degree sex offense. According to the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation, the 15-year-old victim and other juvenile girls attended a party in West Ocean City on July 19. Also attending the party were some older males, who took liquor and prescription drugs. The victim consumed alcohol and became intoxicated. She became so intoxicated that she reached the point of being incapable of making conscious decisions, the WCBI press release said. The victim told detectives that Tomasello had sexual intercourse with her. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Tomasello and he was taken into custody July 20. He was released from jail July 24 after posting $25,000 bond. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for

Ocean City police found a handgun and other weapons in a car stopped at 77th Street on July 23 because of a non-working front headlight. A search of the car revealed the handgun in the center console and a sword, approximately 10 inches in length, in the car’s trunk. A shillelagh, a rifle and three containers of ammunition were also found. The driver, a 26-year-old man of Altoona, Pa., was charged with having a handgun in his vehicle, having a handgun on his person, having a concealed dangerous weapon and possession of a fighting sword. The District Court commissioner found no probable cause for the charges.

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briety tests after being stopped at 58th Street. A search of Sean P. Mulholland’s car revealed marijuana, plastic bags, a scale and a Mason jar with stems. The search also revealed a metal bat behind the driver’s seat. Mulholland was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, possession of paraphernalia and possession of a concealed dangerous weapon. The District Court commissioner found probable cause for only the possession of marijuana charge.

Weapons found A 19-year-old Pennsylvania man was charged Sunday with possessing a dangerous weapon with the intent to injure and transporting a gun replica. He was also charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Driver Dustin Ryan Bridgman had been stopped on North Division Street at about

9:30 a.m. because his passenger was not wearing a seatbelt. After reminding them to wear seatbelts, police told them they were free to leave. He then walked to the rear of Bridgman’s vehicle, but returned to talk to Bridgman. Police told Bridgman that Ocean City had been having problems with drugs, alcohol and weapons and asked if he had any. Bridgman denied having any of those items and said the police could search. He then said he had some Mike’s Hard Lemonade and an empty bottle of vodka. During the search of Bridgman’s vehicle, police found a grinder used to separate marijuana stems from seeds, four bags of marijuana, a replica handgun and two batons that had been made into makeshift clubs with electrical tape at one end as wrist straps.

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Beachgoers, OCBP lieutenant save swimmers Five victims narrowly escape drowning after lifeguards leave stands NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (July 27, 2012) The rescues of three women in the ocean last Friday underscore the necessity of remaining out of the water unless a lifeguard is working, Ocean City Beach Patrol Capt. Butch Arbin said Monday. “If it had happened earlier, they might not have ever needed a rescue,” he said. Two people were also rescued after lifeguards went off duty Tuesday. A lifeguard would have waved them in if they were out too far or if indeed, they were in trouble, he and other lifeguards could have made rescues quickly before the situation worsened. Trying to keep people out of the ocean when lifeguards are off duty has become a critical problem for lifeguards, Arbin said. Lifeguards cleared people out of the water by 5:20 p.m. on July 20, just as they do every day when they are getting ready to go off duty at 5:30 p.m. In addition to clearing the water, mobile units on the beach warned beachgoers not to go swimming until lifeguards returned to duty the next day at 10 a.m. The warnings were particularly necessary last Friday because of rough condi-

tions in the ocean. Lt. Ward Kovacs, who was one of four on mobile units making sure the ocean was cleared, surveyed the ocean in the northern end of the resort. In the area of 90th Street, he told three young women from Montgomery County to stay out of the ocean. Completing his trip north, he considered returning south on Coastal Highway because it would be faster, but he decided to head south on the beach instead. He was on the beach at 93rd Street when the call was broadcast about people in trouble in the ocean at 90th Street. The call was about the three young women he had warned earlier. One was a 21-year-old from Bowie, one was a 19-year-old from Woodstock and one was a 20-year-old from Silver Spring. One woman was floating face down in the surf. Two men, later identified as Christopher Bourdeau, 39, of Vienna, Va., and Robert Miller, 43,of Falls Church, Va., plus a beachgoer from Wheeling, W.Va., helped her to shore. Then Bourdeau and Miller, who had been on the beach with their children, returned to the ocean to try to save the second woman. Their four children remained on the beach under the watchful eye of Bourdeau’s wife. When Kovacs arrived on the scene, he saw the two men in the water carrying the woman’s limp body. “He was going to assist, but he saw a third woman,” Arbin said of Kovacs. “She

had exhausted her body, so he made the decision to go for her.” The third victim was approximately 40 yards offshore and was being carried farther offshore by a rip current. Kovacs went after her alone. The two men who rescued the second victim did not feel capable of attempting another rescue, especially one so far from shore. That, Arbin said, was a good decision. Those two men were checked out by emergency personnel and were OK. That third victim was yelling for help, but became silent. “There was no arm movement and her head was tilted back,” Arbin said. Those are signs that drowning is imminent, Arbin said. “She was just seconds from drowning and that’s when Ward got to her,” Arbin said. Kovacs got the woman, who went into full cardiac arrest, to shore and all three women were taken to Atlantic General Hospital. Arbin said all three were in serious or critical condition at the time. Two of the women were later treated and released. By Monday, the third woman had improved to the point where she was sitting up and talking, Arbin said. On Tuesday, people were commending the two men who risked their lives to save two of the women. “They are true heroes,” said Mike Levy of the Ocean City Police Department’s Public Affairs Office. See RESCUE on Page 35

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Continued from Page 26 on July 20 got a 23-year-old Gettysburg, Pa., woman in handcuffs. Ocean City police were called to assist with a forgery call. When they arrived, they saw Tiffany Lynn Glass being carried out of the building by three bouncers. The manager had given her a trespassing warning and she reportedly shoved him as she tried to walk up a stairway. A policeman tried to grab her, but one of her friends intervened. Glass ran up the steps and across a bridge. When a policeman gave chase, she reportedly ducked beneath bushes and started crawling through them and on top of gravel. Police said an officer grabbed her and she squirmed and kicked. Another officer tried to assist in the arrest and Glass put one of her arms around a tree. The police officers eventually got her in handcuffs. Glass was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Two Romanian young women are accused of fighting with a third Romanian woman. The three are students on the work and travel program and they have lived together downtown since June. They are supposed to live together until Oct. 31. The woman who called police July 18 said Anne Marie Borta, 21, and Georgiana Christina State, also 21, knocked on the bathroom door when she was inside. They were cursing her, she said. She opened the door and tried to walk to a bedroom, but both continued to swear at her and State blocked her from entering the room. State allegedly punched the woman in her face. When the victim fought back, Borta allegedly joined the assault. A fourth young woman broke up the fight and the victim called police. According to the charging document, the victim had several bleeding scratches on her neck and scratch marks on her arm. Borta and State were charged with second-degree assault. Their trials are scheduled for Sept. 5 in

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Pennsylvania man not guilty of second-degree assault in resort NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (July 27, 2012) Judge Daniel Mumford used the words of Oscar Wilde, and used later by George Bernard Shaw, to describe some of the defendants in his courtroom last Friday. “Youth is wasted on the young,” Mumford said in District Court in Ocean City on July 20. Mumford had just pronounced a young man not guilty of two counts of second-degree assault stemming from an incident in Ocean City on June 11. After James David Houlihan, 19, of Coal Township, Pa., pleaded not guilty to the charges, the first witness took the witness stand and invoked his Fifth

Amendment rights and refused to testify. When asked if he was invoking his right not to incriminate himself because he might have thrown the first punch or might have started the fight, the young man said, “Yes,” The next witness, a young woman, likewise refused to testify for the same reason. Assistant State’s Attorney Jonathan Naylor said the incident involved three people in a room with a lot of alcohol. That, Mumford observed, described just about every hotel room in Ocean City in June. With no testimony against Houlihan, Mumford declared him not guilty. “Alright children,” Mumford told the defendant and his friends, “play nice next time.”

Ethiopian citizen convicted of assault after spitting on officers Continued from Page 30

Boardwalk and his first child is due soon. “That’s a disgusting thing to do,” Mumford said of the spitting incidents. Mumford declared Fetene guilty of

the assault and did not strike the finding of guilt and give Fetene probation before judgement as he wanted. He fined Fetene $500 and said to the clerk, “Get it while he’s still in the country.”

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No mandatory sprinkler systems in Worcester homes until 2015 NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer

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Officer enters ocean to save life (July 27, 2012) An Ocean City policeman entered the ocean a few minutes past midnight last Friday to help a woman to shore. Officers had gone to 140th Street because of a report of fireworks. They saw no fireworks, but did see a 30-year-old woman near the shoreline who was acting disoriented and confused. They tried to speak to her, but she did not respond. When the officers approached her, the woman, fully dressed and holding on to her purse, ran into the ocean. She refused to leave the water despite their requests. Ignoring the officers’ attempt to persuade her to get out of the ocean, the woman walked farther out into deeper water. When she was neck deep in the ocean, one of the patrol officers who had been riding an all-terrain vehicle, removed his duty gear and entered the water. He was able to reach her and remove her from the water. Once on shore, she tried to run back into the water. As a precautionary measure due to the woman’s behavior, police requested the assistance of the Worcester County Health Department’s Crisis Response Team. The responder believed the woman might have been suffering from an unknown mental disorder and was in danger of harming herself or others. The woman, who name is being withheld, was taken by ambulance to Peninsular Regional Medical Center for a psychological evaluation. Mike Levy of the Ocean City Police Department’s Public Affairs Office commended the officers involved, particularly the officer who entered the water, preventing a potentially serious situation. Ocean City police remind citizens that the resort’s beaches are closed from midnight to 5 a.m. To ensure citizens’ safety, police patrol the beaches on horses and on all-terrain vehicles. Citizens should never enter the ocean unless the Ocean City Beach Patrol is on duty.

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On Tuesday at about 6:30 p.m. – one hour after lifeguards went off duty – two people had to be rescued from the ocean at 16th Street. One, a 16-year-old, was taken to Atlantic General Hospital for treatment. One of the Ocean City Fire Department’s rescue swimmers, firefighter/EMT Mick Chester, made the rescues. Chester pulled both people to shore at the same time. Ryan Whittington, spokesman for the fire department, said Thursday he did not know the age of the second person rescued or whether they were male or female. The Ocean City Fire Department has 44 rescue swimmers. From Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2011, the swimmers were dispatched for 37 water rescues. Twenty of those dispatches were made from Jan. 1, 2011 through July 26, 2011. From Jan. 1, 2012 until yesterday, July 26, 2012, the rescue swimmers had been dispatched 33 times, near the total number of times for all of last year.

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Worcester offering lifesaving program (July 27, 2012) Lose weight and improve health with a free 16-week program offered Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m., beginning Aug. 20, at the Worcester County Health Department in Snow Hill. The Lifestyle Balance program is proven to be effective in reducing the risk for type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases, assisting in weight loss, maintaining a healthy body weight, and decreasing the risk for heart disease and stroke. Since the health department began offering Lifestyle Balance in July 2009, participants have lost a combined total of more than 1,700 pounds and have noticed improvements in blood pressure, body fat and cholesterol levels. The free group sessions are led by coaches trained by the CDC National Diabetes Prevention Program. Instructors include a certified exercise physiologist, certified nutritionist and health educator. Each session includes education and physical activity. All participants receive a personal lifestyle change coach who assists them with goal setting, progress, and overcoming barriers. Participants also receive incentives such as step counters, resistance bands, exercise videos and cookbooks. After the initial 16-week core program, groups will continue to meet once a month for six months. For information or to enroll, call 410-632-0056.

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OBITUARIES Susanne Evans ‘Sue’ Snyder BISHOPVILLE — Susanne Evans “Sue” Snyder left this world peacefully Friday, July 20, 2012, with family surrounding her at home, after a courageous fight with lung cancer. Born in 1941, in Bethesda, Md., Mrs. Snyder graduated in the first class from Walter Johnson High School in 1959 and from the University of Maryland in 1963. After a brief period in San Francisco, she returned to Maryland in 1965 and began her 47-year marriage to her college sweetheart, John W. Snyder. During that same year, the couple moved to Seaford, Del., where Mr. Snyder was employed by E. I. DuPont. While in Seaford, she taught school for several years. During this period, the Snyders were blessed with two children, Kristin Jean in 1966 and John William in 1969. The family remained in Seaford until 1976, when they moved to Wilmington, Del. During these years Mrs. Snyder enjoyed tennis, golf, duplicate bridge and, of course, her children. While in Wilm-

ington, she owned and operated a country antique store for 12 years with her lifelong friend, Anne Cullom. Mrs. Snyder was always an energetic and fun-loving person with a knack for having a good time. The Snyders retired in 2001 and moved to Bishopville. By this time, seven grandchildren had blessed her life and she enjoyed them to the fullest. One tradition she initiated was to take each grandchild to see a New York City Broadway play of his/her choice as soon as they could appreciate it. As a result, she had seen Lion King at least seven times. Her grandchildren adore her. Mrs. Snyder, in addition to taking up and becoming quite good with watercolor art, is an ardent dog and animal lover. The Snyder household was never without a pet dog, and at last count, she had three dogs and two cats, which she spoiled right along with her grandchildren. Sue also was an avid traveler, visiting such places as Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, China, Russia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Yugoslavia, India and

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Vietnam. She loved to see the world. Mrs. Snyder is predeceased by her mother, Gertrude Wallace Evans, and her father, Herman Phillip Evans, as well as by her sister, Jean Evans Christie and brother, James Allen Evans Sr. She is survived by her husband, John W. Snyder; daughter, Kristin; son, John Snyder and his wife, Elizabeth Kreck Snyder; and her seven beloved grandchildren, Summer, Sarah, Robert and Max Snyder, and Kathleen, Evan and John Woodacre. Sue will be so dearly missed by everyone who knew her with her quick smile, sense of humor and way of engaging others. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 28, at the First Presbyterian Church on 13th Street. In lieu of flowers, friends and family may make donations to John Hopkins Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, 1 Charles Center, 100 N. Charles St., Suite 234, Baltimore Md. 21201. There will be a private burial at a later date in Wilmington, Del. Betty J. Stant SNOW HILL — Betty J. Stant, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by loved ones at home on Friday, July 20, 2012. Born March 26, 1938 in New Church, Va., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ella Holland. She grew up in Girdletree, and atBetty J. Stant tended school in Girdletree and Snow Hill. After finishing school, she married her long—time sweetheart, the devoted James T. Stant. Mrs. Stant and their two children traveled the world for 22 years during J.T.’s service in the Air Force for the United States Military. During this time, she was employed by the Military Exchange System and also volunteered as a dental assistant with the Red Cross. After J.T.’s retirement from the Air Force, she returned to Maryland with her family and was employed by Dayton’s Family Restaurant in both Ocean City and Salisbury. Loving to travel, she and J.T. traveled the nation by motorcycle with many of their longtime friends. She always remained devoted

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to family and friends and was a loving caretaker to all she held dear. Mrs. Stant is survived by her daughter, Deborah Fleming of Salisbury; son, James T. Stant Jr. and his wife, Lisa of Snow Hill; and brothers, Paul Holland Sr. and his wife, Margaret, and Estel Holland and his wife, Carol. Also surviving are; sisters-in-law, Amanda Sawyer and Joyce Ann McAllister. There are four grandchildren, Jennifer Guard and her husband, Joe, Christina Baker and her husband, Matt, Erica Stant and companion, Nick Aloi, and James Stant III and his wife, Peytonl and 12 great-grandchildren, Trevor Merritt, Mackenzie Baker, Joey and Jameson Guard, Brock and Amber Stant, Christopher and Jeffrey Stant, Quinton and Logan Furbay, Ashley Outten and Lexi Outten Harrison. She is also survived by her dearest friend, Gerdi Kulp and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her dear sisters, Mary Ann Pilchard and Raye Ellen Moore. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 27, at Wesley Methodist Church in Stockton, Md., with fellowship following. Pastor Andy Frick will officiate. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital for Children (www.stjude.org) or Disabled Veterans of America (www.dav.org/donate). Arrangements are being handled by Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Carmel Wiley OCEAN CITY — Carmel Wiley of Ocean City left her family and friends on Sunday, July 22, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late E. Dean Wiley; devoted mother of Joe Wiley and his wife, Cindy, and Patrick Wiley and close family friend, Greg Poplyk; and loving grandmother of Victoria. Relatives and friends are invited to visit Schimunek Funeral Home Inc., 9705 Belair Road (at Forge Road) in Nottingham, Md., on Friday, July 27, from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 28, at St. Stephen Catholic Church (Bradshaw). Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Samuelson Children’s Hospital at Sinai, 2401 W. Belvedere Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21215.

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LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (July 27, 2012) Female anglers will be in the spotlight next weekend as they compete in the Ocean City Marlin Club’s fourth annual “Heels and Reels” Ladies Tournament. Registration for the competition, open to both Marlin Club members and non-members, is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Marlin Club, located on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. A captains’ meeting will follow. “We’re hoping for good weather and a good turnout,” said Franky Pettolina, president of the Ocean City Marlin Club and co-director of the tournament with Amanda Shick. Anglers may fish one of two days: Friday, Aug. 3 or Saturday, Aug. 4. Weigh-ins will take place both days from 57:30 p.m. at Sunset Marina. The entry fee costs $300 per boat for up to six anglers. A portion of the entry fee will be donated to the Marlin Club Auxiliary’s Bertha Holloway Scholarship Fund for Worcester County high school students who plan to attend college or a trade school. Added entry levels/calcuttas ranging in price from $200 to $500 are available and include billfish release and meatfish (tuna, but no bluefin and dolphin) divisions. A junior angler division is open to women 19 and younger. “In the past week, quite a few blue marlin have been caught and there has been a fair amount of white marlins around. Tuna fishing is still the best it’s been in years,” Pettolina said Tuesday. An awards banquet is set for Aug. 4. Anglers who reel in the three heaviest tuna and dolphin will win prize money. First, second and third place in the billfish release division will also be awarded prize money. In 2011, approximately 140 ladies went out fishing on 23 boats and $30,240 was awarded to tournament winners. For additional information about the tournament, call 410-213-1613 or visit www.ocmarlinclub.com.

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The Berlin 10-11-year-old All-Star team proudly displays the 2012 Maryland Little League state championship banner last Friday after the boys took down Brunswick, 8-2, in Hurlock, Md., to capture their second consecutive crown.

STATE CHAMPS Berlin’s 10-11-year-olds win second consecutive title; Junior League athletes fall in semifinal round LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (July 27, 2012) Berlin’s 10-11-year-old Little League All-Star team captured its second consecutive state championship crown last Friday in Hurlock, Md. The Junior League squad, on the other hand, battled this week for its own state championship title, hosting the competition on its home field. ■ 10-11-year-olds: The 10-11-year-old All-Stars easily took down District 8 competition again this year. The boys shut out East Wicomico 31-0, then trounced West Salisbury 18-4 and topped Fruitland 16-3 on July 9 to win their second district title. Berlin outscored its district opponents 65-7 to earn its second banner. After the win, Berlin players took a victory lap around their field carrying the championship banner. They also posed for pictures under the scoreboard, purchased last year in their honor after the team won the state championship. All of the players’ names who competed on the

Berlin Dolphins Youth Football Teams begin their preseason preparations for the upcoming 2012 season. Training camp begins Wednesday Aug. 1, at 6 p.m. at Buckingham Elementary School. There are still roster spots available in both the Cadet team ages 6-10, and for Junior team ages 11-13. The Dolphins play in the “Red Shield” Salvation Army Youth Football League, one of the most competitive in the area. Coaches have decades of experience and skills to teach the necessary skills. Players are to report to the field on Aug. 1, at 5:45 p.m. in T-shirt, shorts and spikes for the first week. For those signing up, be at field at 5:30 p.m. to fill out required paper work. For more information, call Donnie at 443-497-1577 or Ron at 410-641-0948.

Coaches needed Berlin Seahawks Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading Cheer coaches are needed for all ages 5-15. For more information, call or e-mail Debbie Donahue, 443-783-8623, donahuedmt@yahoo.com. Coaches must be 21 years of age to be a headcoach, 18 to be an assistant and 15 to be a student demonstrator.

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Berlin Junior League All-Star Brooks Holloway fires a pitch during Sunday’s game against Conococheague at the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex, off Route 113. Berlin won its first-round game of the state tournament 18-5.

2011 team are printed on the scoreboard. Representing District 8, the Berlin squad advanced to the weeklong double elimination state tournament, which began on July 14 in Hurlock. “We have high expectations. I don’t think anybody would feel fully OK with what

we accomplished this year unless we went up there and defended our title,” Manager Cameron McDonough said before state play began. “We feel we are the best team in the state of Maryland again this year and we want to prove it.” See McDONOUGH on Page 42

Worcester County Recreation & Parks (WCRP) is offering a weeklong Flag Football Camp for youth entering grades 1-8. The camp takes place at the Worcester County Recreation Center (WCRC) in Snow Hill beginning Monday, July 30, and will run from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $70 per participant. Learn the fundamentals of the game of football with skill development and technique drills, along with game strategy while playing daily games. Campers should wear comfortable tennis shoes. No cleats please. For more information call Myro Small at 410-632-2144 x109 or email msmall@co.worcester.md.us. (WCRP) is also offering a weeklong soccer camp for youth entering grades 1-8 at the same location, Aug. 6-10, 2012 from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $70 per participant. Soccer Camp participants will practice individual soccer skills, work in small groups and participate in full games. Participants must wear shin guards and running shoes. Financial aid is available for most youth programs to those that demonstrate a need. For more information call Ken Tustin at 410-632-2144 x112 or e-mail ktustin@co.worcester.md.us.

Myra and Hugh Thomas Cropper, right, hold the black drum and silver perch they reeled in last Saturday, the first day of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s eighth annual Kid’s Classic tournament. (Far right) Kyle Shenk and Parker Lenidy hooked 45.4and 46.2-pound yellowfin tuna on the same day, July 21.

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Annual Kid’sClassic tournament draws 334 junior anglers LISA CAPITELLI n Assistant Editor (July 27, 2012) The Ocean City Marlin Club’s eighth annual Kid’s Classic tournament last weekend was a hit, as 334 junior anglers reeled in more than 20 different species of fish. “It was fantastic. It was really, really great,” said Bill Regan, who co-chairs the Classic with Pat Svehla and Annette Cropper. “The weather on Saturday was a little rough for the kids, but Sunday was great. On Sunday, we saw more action at the scale then we’ve ever seen.” Svehla and Regan started the Classic after they looked at the annual tournament schedule and realized there was no event that recognized young anglers. They wanted to create a tournament to introduce youngsters to fishing that would interest them at an early age. The Classic has grown to become one of, if not the largest children’s tournaments in the country. The fishing event is open to junior anglers ages 19 and younger. Every angler received a certificate for participating. Those with the top three heaviest fish in each species category and in the billfish release divisions won additional awards. Participants fished from aboard 59 boats. Anglers without access to a boat had the opportunity to fish from areas including the surf, Route 50 bridge, fishing piers in Ocean City and Assateague Island. Ten junior anglers fished from the shore. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Wish-A-Fish Foundation. Its mission is to “provide a little relief for a family from the daily stress of having a child with special needs, such as a lifethreatening illness, mental or physical disability, by taking the entire family out for a day of fun and fishing on the water.” The Judith M and Tortuga took 75 special needs children and their families fishing, free of charge. During tournament registration last Friday, participants donated $1,405 to the foundation. The Marlin Club also provide Wish-A-Fish with the proceeds from the Classic. More than $4,200 was donated to the organization.

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Wil and Caroline Kennington display the assortment of fish they caught last Saturday, the first day of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s eighth annual Kid’s Classic tournament.

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EIGHTH ANNUAL MARLIN CLUB KID’S CLASSIC RESULTS: n Sea Bass: Alex Morton and Caleb Bradford, 1.6 pounds; Brooke Scubelek, Mazie Brinker and Caleb Bradford, 1 pound; Kannon Cropper, 0.8 ounces n Flounder: Olivia Beard, 5.4 pounds; Jack Burbage, 4.6 pounds; Andrew Healey, 3.6 pounds n Rockfish: Ashton Clarke, 12.6 pounds; Spencer Paquette, 12.4 pounds; Cooper Clarke, 8.8 pounds n Tuna: Taylor McCart, 54.6 pounds; Amber Underwood, 49.8 pounds; Steven Johnson, 46.6 pounds n Spot: Cole Barrett, 1.4 pounds; Ocean City Guide Service crew, 1 pound; Jake Stuckey and Shark Tooth crew, 0.8 ounces n Croaker: Haden Gracie, 2.8 pounds; The Stacey crew, 1.6 pounds; Drillin n’ Billin II crew, 1.2 pounds

n Bluefish: Hugh Thomas Cropper, 1.2 pounds and two 1-pounders n Dolphin: Emma Helwig, 13.4 pounds; Connor Campbell, 11.6 pounds; Rilyn Romero, 11.2 pounds n Shark: Mady Brinker, 3 pounds n Wahoo: Ben Hild, 57.6 pounds n Billfish Release: James Doerzbach and Chandler, Leah and Sophia Anderson (Reel Chaos), 400 points; Jake Shenk and Colton Kenney (Heavy Metal), 300 points; Andrew Healey (Last Call), 100 points

Unusual Catches: n Toad Fish: Rilyn Romero, 1.8 pounds; Abby Thompson, 1.2 pounds; Charlie Brinker, 1 pound n Blow Toad: Charlie Brinker, 0.2 ounces n Black Drum: Myra Cropper, 2.6

pounds n Sea Robin: Matthew Abbonizio, 0.8 ounces; Brian Marks, 0.6 ounces; Elijah Lillie, 0.4 ounces n Bunker: Brian and Bradley Marks, 0.4-ounces (one each) n Silver Perch: Colin Baker, Blake Howell, Wil Kennington (two), Caroline Kennington (three) and Hugh Thomas Cropper, 0.2 ounces; Brittany Jendrek, less than 0.2 ounces n Pinfish: Taylor Jendrek, less than 0.2 ounces. n Triggerfish: Hugh Thomas Cropper, 3.4 2.4 and 1.4 pounds; Brooke Scubelek, 1.4 pounds n Sheepshead: Ashton Clarke, 7.6 pounds n Trout: Dawson Fields, 0.6 ounces. n Hermit Crab: Hailey Shea, 0.4 ounces

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McDonough: it was clear from the start we were best ones there Continued from Page 39

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Berlin Junior League All-Star Will Sass moves to avoid an incoming pitch during Sunday’s game against Conococheague at the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex, off Route 113. Berlin won its first-round game of the state tournament 18-5.

The Berlin boys edged out Bethesda (District 7) 8-3 last Saturday. The next day, Berlin took down Easton (District 6) 15-3. Berlin then shut out West End (District 1) 6-0 in the semifinal round on July 17. After the game, McDonough said, so far, his players had done a “fantastic” job, but they still had a goal to achieve. “To make it to two state championships is an achievement in itself,” he said last week. “We have to make sure they keep the goal and stay hungry.” The undefeated Berlin squad battled Brunswick (District 2) for the championship title on July 20. Berlin led 2-0 after the first inning and increased its lead to 7-2 in the third. The team tacked on one run in the fifth and held on to win 8-2. Hayden Snelsire led Berlin with two hits and three RBIs. Matt Kinsey had one hit and two RBIs. Eli Saulsbury and Jack Rosenburg each recorded a single and one RBI apiece. Snelsire pitched four innings. He struck out five, allowed four hits and walked two Brunswick hitters. Kinsey took the mound for two innings, where he allowed one hit. “As usual, Berlin had stellar de-

fense and thwarted any real Brunswick threats, with Brunswick stranding six on base. Kevin Beck, Tristan McDonough and Billy Wheatley all scored twice on aggressive base running and key offensive hits by Matt Kinsey, Hayden Snelsire, Jack Rosenburg and Eli Saulsbury kept Berlin in control with dominating offense,” said Bill Wheatley, who handled the team’s public relations and kept fans informed with live scoring updates each game throughout the state tournament. Added McDonough, “It was probably one of the best games we played all year. Brunswick was definitely a good team, but we made some good defensive plays and Hayden pitched beautifully. He kept them off balance.” McDonough said it was a much different feeling this year winning the state title. “Last year, the kids maybe kind of surprised themselves, but this year they 100-percent expected to be state champions again if they played well,” he said. “It was clear from the start of the tournament we were the best ones there.” Although a few games were close in the early innings this season, the Berlin squad was never really challenged. The team outscored its opponents 102-15. In 2011, competing in the 9-10-

year-old division, the boys also had a standout season. The squad outscored its District 8 opponents 84-3 and captured the conference trophy. They advanced to the double-elimination state tournament, where the team took down each opponent it faced to earn Berlin’s first Little League state championship. After going 10-0 during District 8 and state-level competition last year, Berlin headed to Cranston, R.I., for the east regional tournament. Berlin, Maryland’s representative, fell to Delaware and New York, but edged out New Jersey and Pennsylvania during pool play. New York topped Berlin in the Mid-Atlantic championship game. Ten of the 11 players from the 2011 team, now all age 11, returned to compete this year. Unfortunately, the state level is the farthest the team may advance as there is no regional tournament in the 1011-year-old division. Last year was the first time there was a regional competition in the 9-10-year-old age group. Next year, as 12-yearolds, the Berlin players will have a chance to advance to the Little League World Series. “We look at this year as a bridge to next year, where we begin preparation for our next goal — to be playing deep into to the sum-

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Berlin Junior League All-Stars Fourth annual tournament come up short in state semifinal to honor late diver under way mer next year,” McDonough said. “We fully expect to be playing until late August next year.” ■ Junior League: During District 8 competition, the Berlin Junior League team edged out Delmar 9-7, Fruitland 9-4 and West Salisbury 5-1. On July 15, Berlin scored a comefrom-behind 11-10 victory over East Wicomico to win the District 8 title. “The crowd erupted. Everyone went crazy,” Manager Mike Forrest said after the victory. “It wasn’t a very well-played game, but the kids never stopped fighting. It was exciting to win the district championship on our field.” District 8 is the host of the Junior League double elimination state championship. Opening ceremonies took place last Saturday and Berlin’s first match was Sunday against Conococheague (District 1). Berlin scored eight runs in the top of the first inning, but Conococheague tallied five runs in the bottom to cut Berlin’s advantage to three. “In the first inning we had some ‘big game’ jitters and we made a bunch of errors,” Forrest said. “We settled in as the game went on and after that, it was pretty much a one-sided game.” Neither team scored in the second inning. Berlin added two runs in the third inning to pull ahead 10-5.

The game broke open in the top of the fourth when Berlin sent 12 batters to the plate. The home team tacked on eight runs in the inning to gain an 18-5 advantage. The boys held their opponent scoreless to win in five innings. “They’re going to get up there and hit it. They love to hit the ball,” Forrest said. “Everybody contributed. It was a team effort.” Brooks Holloway went 3-for-4 and Brendan McKenzie had four hits. Bailey Littleton started on the mound for Berlin, but when Forrest noticed that he started to struggle in the first inning, he brought in Holloway. Holloway struck out four, allowed two hits and walked two hitters in five innings. On Tuesday, Berlin went head-to-head with Chesapeake City (District 5), who was also undefeated going into the game. “I’ve been watching games all weekend and I think they’re the team to beat. They’re a solid ball team,” Forrest said Monday. Chesapeake City won Tuesday’s game 17-8, but Berlin was not eliminated as the tournament is double elimination. “We made a few errors, but they hit a lot of balls into the gaps and we hit a lot of balls at people,” Forrest said. Berlin played Conococheague again on Wednesday and the team’s pursuit of a state title came to an end, when the home team lost 7-6.

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LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (July 27, 2012) The fourth annual tournament to honor the late Glen Robert “Branch” Kreppel, a commercial diver and owner of Diver Services Company, who died in 2008 at the age of 44, kicked off today and will continue through Sunday. Anglers may fish two of three days, July 27-29, during the Branch Kreppel Memorial Blue Marlin Tournament, presented by Sunset Marina. Weigh-ins will take place at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City, today and Saturday from 4-8:30 p.m. and until 8 p.m. on Sunday. To be eligible for prize money, a blue marlin must weigh at least 400 pounds and measure no less than 105 inches. Teams will receive one point per pound for each qualifying blue marlin weighed. Each blue marlin released will earn teams 250 points. Brian Tinkler, Sunset Marina general manager and tournament director, said blue marlin fishing has been “fantastic” this season. “It’s been as good as we can remember in recent years,” he said. “It could be because of the abundance of

tuna in the area.” White marlin, sailfish and spearfish releases will earn anglers 20 points. There is also a meat fish division. Awards will be presented to anglers who catch the heaviest wahoo, tuna and dolphin. Proceeds from the tournament will be donated to Kreppel’s family. Anglers aboard 15 boats went offshore fishing in 2011 during the third annual Branch Kreppel Memorial Blue Marlin Tournament, where $26,625 was paid out to the winners. No blue marlin were boated or released, so white marlin dominated the competition. Thirty white marlin were released. “It will never be a huge tournament, but the folks who do participate really enjoy it,” Tinkler said. On Sunday, Aug. 5, silent and live auctions will begin at 6:30 p.m. poolside near Sunset Marina. There is no cost to attend. A variety of auction items such as surfboards, custompainted scooters, bicycles, jewelry and fishing gear, among others, will be up for grabs. Proceeds will also benefit the late diver’s family. For more information, call 410213-9600 or visit www.ocsunsetmarina.com.

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LAUREN BUNTING ■ Contributing Writer (July 27, 2012) Last week, Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey®, showing the average 30-year and 15year fixed-rate, as well as the five-year ARM mortgages hitting new all-time record lows. The record low rates are a major factor in the promising housing data, which includes reduced inventory, new home construction starts improving, and in some areas, a stabilization of pricing. “Not only have the lower rates spurred a welcome summer uptick in purchasing here at the beach, the lower rates have also contributed to an increase in refinances,” said Ned Delaney, branch sales manager at First Home Mortgage in Ocean City. “Even if a homeowner refinanced a few years ago, there can be significant monthly payment savings realized with these new historic low rates. The jumbo rates (loans more than $417,000) have followed suit and also continue to move downward.” As reported by Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed has been below 4 percent all but one week in 2012. The average 15year fixed-rate mortgage has been below 3 percent for 8 consecutive weeks. Facts: ■ 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.53 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending July 19, down from last week when it averaged 3.56 percent. Last year at this time, the 30year FRM averaged 4.52 percent. ■ 15-year FRM this week averaged 2.83 percent with an average 0.6 point, down from last week when it averaged 2.86 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 3.66 percent. ■ Five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) averaged 2.69 percent this week, with an average 0.6 point, down from last week when it averaged 2.74 percent. A year ago, the fiveyear ARM averaged 3.27 percent. See LOW on Page 47

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The Muze Cafe owner Anna Kachalova displays one of the lattes available at her shop in the Somerset Street Plaza.

SHOPOFFERSHEALTHYOPTIONS The Muze Cafe features crepes, omelets, among other items LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (July 27, 2012) Anna Kachalova wanted to provide some healthy alternatives to the food available on the Ocean City Boardwalk. “The food on the Boardwalk is well known. I wanted to bring something different to attract people from the Boardwalk,” she said. Kachalova took over a small unit on the Somerset Street Plaza in 2009 and opened a shop featuring coffee and French crepes. She operated the carryout under the name, Express Cafe for the past three years. The cafe

was well known for its crepes, she said. Extensive renovations to the outdoor cafe began in May. The remodeling process included a new wooden patio and arbor deck, lighting, fence, bar counter, tables and chairs and an addition of a brick wall. Kachalova and her boyfriend/business partner Alex Ozhigov, took advantage of OCDC’s Façade Improvement Program, according to Glenn Irwin, executive director of the Ocean City Development Corporation. The OCDC façade program provides financial assistance to property owners and busi-

nesses to renovate the exterior of their buildings. The applicant is required to provide at least double the amount of grant assistance. The program is funded by grants from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. “The Muze Cafe is a perfect use for Somerset Plaza. The cafe’s recent exterior renovations and outdoor seating add a lot to the Plaza,” Irwin said. With a new Europeanstyle look, the cafe also got a new name. The Muze Cafe opened on July 4. “The name [Express Cafe] See DOWNTOWN on Page 47

Corner store has discounted prices LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (July 27, 2012) Boardwalk Basic Outlet on the corner of Ocean City’s Eighth Street and Philadelphia Avenue (in the formerly Bailey’s Pharmacy space) offers a large assort-

ment of merchandise at affordable prices. “I think it’s a great corner location and not having the big rent you pay on the Boardwalk, it’s a great discount beach outlet store, and that’s how I came up with the name, Boardwalk Basic Outlet,” said

owner Sammy Bitton. “We are not different, but we are at least 20-percent cheaper. Our overhead is low. The discount part is simply to make customers happy and comfortable to shop with us.” The store provides a large See LARGE on Page 47

Shamrock Realty Group named Mary Burgess as Top Listing Agent and Linda Westerside as Top Sales Agent for June. Burgess joined Shamrock Realty Group in 2011, and has more than 10 years of real estate sales experience in the Ocean City area. M. Burgess She is a past president of the Women’s Council of Realtors® Coastal Delmarva chapter, and has earned the title of Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), a nationally recogL. Westerside nized professional real estate designation. Westerside is a seasoned agent who also joined Shamrock Realty 2009 and continues to be a top performer. She is licensed in Maryland and Delaware.

Stevens appointed program director Worcester County Health Officer Debbie Goeller recently announced the appointment of Debra Stevens as director of the health department’s Community Health Program. Stevens, a Snow Hill resident, has more than 22 years experience in public health nursing. She has been integral in developing new community health projects including the health department’s emergency preparedness and aging services. Most recently she has taken a lead nursing role in behavioral health integration initiatives. The Worcester County Health Department’s Community Health Program provides a wide range of population-based health services to Worcester County residents. The program includes core public health functions of assessment, policy development and assurance in the areas of communicable diseases; public health emergency preparedness; immunizations; reproductive, maternal, and child health; and adult evaluation services.

Stezzi joins Ins. Management Group Marie Stezzi joined the staff of Insurance Management Group, Inc. an independent insurance agency located at 77th Street in Ocean City, on July 16 as a personal lines insurance advisor. She started her insurance career in 1995. Her career includes experience in property and casualty insurance.

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didn’t look right after the renovations. Express means fast and on the go, so we changed the name because we want people to stay, have a cup of coffee or something to eat. We want them to feel relaxed,” she said. “I’ve traveled and I’ve seen a lot of cafes and I think this place has the feel like the ones you would see on a European street. People love the new look.” Kachalova was born and raised in Russia and has traveled to several countries including Spain, Greece and Germany. She came to the United States about eight years ago. Lavazza Italian coffee is featured at the outdoor eatery’s espresso bar. Customers can order an assortment of hot

Continued from Page 46 n One-year Treasury-indexed ARM averaged 2.69 percent this week with an average 0.4 point, the same as last week. At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 2.97 percent. Freddie Mac’s president and chief economist, Frank Nothaft, highlights how these record low mortgage rates are fueling housing demand in the July U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook. He stated, “With little signs of inflation and the Federal Reserve’s ‘Operation Twist’ keeping U.S. Treasury bond yields in check, fixed mortgage rates are remaining low and helping to stir the housing market. For instance, the 12-month growth rate in the core Consumer Price Index has been in a narrow 2.1 to 2.3 percent band over the past nine months ending in June. Meanwhile, new construction on one-family homes rose for the fourth consecutive month in June to its strongest pace since April 2010.” Freddie Mac releases monthly U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook reports. More information on Freddie Mac can be found online at www.freddiemac.com. — Lauren Bunting is a member of the Coastal Association of Realtors and a licensed REALTOR® with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.

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and vegetables from local markets. “There are not many places for people to go that have healthy alternatives. I think more people are looking for something healthy,” Kachalova said. “We want locals and tourists to know we’re here and we offer healthy choices.” Seating is available on the cafe deck and tables are also set up on the Plaza. French music can be heard coming from the speakers. “We’re like a little quiet nook here on Somerset Street,” she said. “It’s a great location.” The Muze Cafe is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Kachalova said she plans to offer live music on some evenings.

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RIP CURRENT: hidden danger below surface KRISTIN JOSON ■ Contributing Writer OCEAN CITY TODAY/LISA CAPITELLI

Jerry Beard, right, Chuck Erbe and Michelle Kidwell look for dolphins at 130th Street last Friday.

Dolphin count finds 31 along Marylandcoast LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (July 27, 2012) Thirty-one Atlantic bottlenose dolphins were spotted along the 26 miles of Maryland coastline last Friday, during the National Aquarium’s 15th annual dolphin count. The count is a “snapshot” of dolphin health. Each year the count is conducted, it provides the aquarium and its scientists with additional data used to compare and track the dolphins’ long-term population fluctuation. Scientists also look at age (adults, young of the year and neonates) to determine reproduction rates, which, in turn, provides information about dolphin populations, migration and ocean health. Counters not only looked for fins, but also noted the direction in which the dolphins were swimming and what they were doing. On July 20, from 8-11 a.m., volunteers and staff from the aquarium, the Marine Animal Rescue Program — the centerpiece of the aquarium’s ocean health initiative — and the public were stationed at Assateague State Park and on the beach at 40th Street and 130th Street in Ocean City. The beach count gave the public an opportunity to contribute to the study while learning about the ocean environment and helping scientists measure the dolphin population. See VOLUNTEERS on Page 52

Zenab Sabrin of Dover, Del., is surrounded by colorful stuffed puppets that were on display last year during the 22nd annual Greek Festival. The three-day celebration at the Ocean City convention center pays tribute to the Greek culture , including its music, dancing, food and, of course, mouthwatering pastries.

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LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (July 27, 2012) Not everyone can visit Greece for vacation, so St. George Greek Orthodox Church, on 88th Street in Ocean City, attempts to bring a little piece of the country to the resort each year. All guests will be considered Greek at the Ocean City convention center this weekend, where thousands will celebrate the culture, including its music, dancing, food and, of course, its mouthwatering pastries, during the 23rd annual festival. Several thousand guests attend the annual three-day event, which is the church’s largest annual fundraiser. Some visitors even plan their vacations around the festival, which drew approximately 5,000 guests to the 40th Street venue last year. “The food, the music, the

Displaying the homemade Greek pastries for sale during the 2011 Greek Festival, from left, are Thalia Pappas, Mary Pantazi and Angela Tsirikos.

dancing and the vendors, just the whole thing is a lively affair,” said Jeanne Kaloroumakis, promotions cochairwoman for the festival. “The festival has a traditional

Greek atmosphere; it’s a relaxed atmosphere. The friendliness, the warmth and the spirit exudes from the [Greek] people.” See GREEK on Page 76

(July 27, 2012) If you spend anytime at the beach and listen to local television or radio at this time of the year, you will hear about the dangers of rip currents. I get a lot of questions about what the difference between a rip current and a rip tide is and what makes them so dangerous. You will see on local and national news coverage stories about rip currents. Although they are often mistakenly referred to as “rip tides,” they are in fact a current. A current is simply a volume of water moving from one location to another. In contrast, tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun and occur about every 12 hours. What makes a rip current dangerous is that it moves water away from beach and out to sea, where north or south currents just move water along the beach. As water flows away from the beach, in the rip, anything or anyone in that water will also be pulled steadily away from shore. This action not only accounts for how unsuspecting bathers and people never intending to go out further than their waist are pulled into water that is over their heads. It also is responsible for creating the telltale signs that identify a rip current to the trained eye. As waves break, stirring up the sandy bottom and creating foam, this discolored water and foam are carried away from the shore clearly marking the location of a rip current. While the mechanics of a rip current are easily understood, they still remain the greatest surf zone hazard for anyone enjoying water activities at any beach and account for 95 percent of all water-related rescues in Ocean See RIP on Page 74

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Grilled rare tuna fitting for any occasion, but can be challenging FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Most rare in center with no char or have great sear DEBORAH LEE WALKER ■ Contributing Writer (July 27, 2012) What was once considered ordinary is now extraordinary; but even in the simplest scenario, painstaking planning is a given. Eternity is a momentous commitment, and the celebration that commences this special day must be exceptional. The variable degree of extravagance is the theme at hand. Let us come together and exchange ideas for a sensorial pageantry of delight. Pushing the boundaries is understood when planning that special day. Expectations and individualism are heightened when sending out invitations. Food with flair is the focal point after the couple is officially announced “husband and wife.” Nothing is off-limits and the word “no” is not part of the matrimony vocabulary. According to an article that appeared in the Washington Post, “Wedding Food: A new marriage of sustainable and trendy,” La Prima Catering has booked a wedding in September. The seeds for the kale that will become a salad with lavender honey were planted June 20. The main course,

chicken seasoned with lemon grass and paired with roasted eggplant, will be made with chicks that will grow up on the farm after they arrive Aug. 8. By doing these meticulous, ambitious details, the bride and groom are assured of a “locavore-ish” menu. For those who are not familiar with the word locavore, a brief summation follows. According to the Beneficial Kitchen, “the term locavore was coined by Jessica Prentice from the San Francisco Bay area for World Environment Day 2005 to describe and promote the practice of eating a diet consisting of food harvested from within an area most commonly bound by a 100-mile radius. With such excitement and momentum building in the local food movement, the New Oxford American Dictionary chose locavore as its word of the year in 2007.” From locavore to looking for more, let us continue the journey and delve in the fabulous “pour.” Believe it or not, wine-tasting receptions are in. The whimsical choices are fun for the guests and at the same time, this unique service educates the invitees. A chilled soup station accompanied by assorted toppings on a silver stand is another elegant touch that raises the element of surprise for spring and sum-

mer weddings. For example, white gazpacho topped with a choice of toasted almonds, green grapes, sherry vinegar, chives and garlic is fun and cost-effective, which always pleases the host. Dim sung, or tapas, is a great way to offer variety and minimize cost. Latin American and Asian flavors are popular cuisines and also offer variety in menu planning. Small portions allow the guests to sample more dishes, which are a crowd pleaser. The traditional grand cake will never go out of style, but one-bite sweet sensations are gaining acceptance. Again, assortment is a key factor and it frees one’s hands to socialize and dance the night away. Of course, what better way to end a glorious affair than with a magnificent display of sparkling fireworks? The colorful, spectacle is a grand finale and fitting for such an occasion. This type of celebration is not cheap, but if one has the means, go for it. Now let us get back to the real world. Not all of us can afford such luxuries, but the concept of cooking a dish superbly so that it is memorable should be on the forefront at all times. Grilled rare tuna is fitting for any occasion. It sounds simple, but the truth of the matter is, it can be challenging to even an experienced chef. Most grilled tuna steaks are either rare in the center with no char or have a great sear but an overcooked center.

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There are three main objectives when grilling tuna steaks. The first is to purchase steaks thick enough to stay on the grill long enough to get that coveted black crust. The second goal is to get the grill as hot as possible, and lastly, to cook the tuna as fast as possible. Perfection entails a few other pointers. Place a layer of charcoals in the grill and soak them with lighter fluid. Top with one more layer of charcoals and again soak with lighter fluid. This will result in a roaring fire, which is what one is striving for. Also, sugar fuels the browning process so a light coating of honey or your favorite vinaigrette applied to the meat before grilling does the trick. Tuna has a wonderful, natural flavor so I prefer to keep the recipe simple and let the true essence stand on its own. Lightly coat tuna steaks with honey. Drizzle with olive oil and cook until a crisp crust has formed. Kosher salt, fresh ground pepper and a squeeze of limejuice is the foundation for a splendid meal. If one wants to pick it up a notch, prepare grilled tuna kabobs. Pineapple, tomatoes and yellow peppers create a vibrant medley of color, which is a natural showcase for the tuna. Either way is delicious. Bon appetit! Secret Ingredient: Goal. “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination” … Jimmy Dean.

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“It’s a great way to get the public involved and to get the word out about dolphin conservation,” said Kate Hendrickson, aquarium media relations manager. Chuck Erbe and Jerry Beard, volunteers with the Marine Animal Rescue Program, and Michelle Kidwell, aquarium customer service representative, were stationed on the beach at 130th Street. They were assisted by more than 20 members of the public. By 10 a.m. that morning, Erbe said the group had only spotted six dolphins. Washington, D.C. resident Dan Searing, his wife, Kristin, and their 2-and-ahalf-year-old daughter, Maggie, were vacationing in the resort last week along with his parents, Dan and Mary Lou, who have a second home in north Ocean City. Searing said he read about the event on the town’s Web site and he and his family wanted to participate. “Watching dolphins is one of my favorite things to do at the beach. I love to watch animals in their natural habitat,” he said. “We visited the aquarium for the first time earlier this year and Maggie just loved the dolphins.” Added his father, “When you see dolphins swimming, it’s just amazing to watch them.” A survey was also conducted from a Coast Guard boat, which allowed counters to see dolphins up close, watch their behavior and estimate their ages. During previous years, counters have come up with fluctuating numbers. From

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Volunteers and staff from the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Marine Animal Rescue Program and the public are stationed on the beach at 130th Street in Ocean City on July 20, during the 15th annual dolphin count. Thirty-one Atlantic bottlenose dolphins were spotted along the 26 miles of Maryland coastline during the aquarium event. Count locations were on the beach at 40th and 130th streets and at Assateague State Park. A survey was also conducted from a Coast Guard boat.

several factors: the weather, swells and food source,” Hendrickson said. “There was some bad weather up the coast and there were bigger swells, so that made the dolphins less visible from the beach. Fish may have been further off the coast and the dolphins go where the food is.” For additional information about the annual Dolphin Count or about the aquarium, visit www.aqua.org.

1998-2010, the numbers logged were 184, 31, 206, 265, 9, 119, 110, 159, 66, 17, 66, 344 and 117, respectively. In 2011, 107 dolphins were spotted. Hendrickson said aquarium staff was not too concerned with the decrease this year compared to last. “Despite the lower number of dolphins sighted, we think it was a successful event. The lower number is likely the result of

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APPEARING LIVE 19TH HOLE BAR & GRILL 9636 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 410-213-9204 July 27: Walt Farozic, 6-10 p.m. July 28: Mike Bennett, 6-10 p.m. July 29: Louis Wright, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Walt Farozic, Chris Button 4-7 p.m. Aug. 1: Louis Wright, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 2: Chris Button, 6-10 p.m. ADOLFO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 13th Street and the Boardwalk in the Beach Plaza Hotel 410-289-4001 July 27: Rhonda Apple and Dale Britt (dinner hours) BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay 410-524-7575 July 27: Tranzfusion, 9 p.m. July 28: Mad Dog & Blues Night Out, 9 p.m. Aug. 1: Ginger, 5-8 p.m. CARIBBEAN BAR & GRILL Just off the Boardwalk at Second Street, above the Plim Plaza 410-289-0837 July 27: Dave Sherman, 1-5 p.m.; Pompous Pie, 7:30-11:30 p.m. July 28: The Mood Swingers, 1-5 p.m.; Jackson Holiday Band, 7:30-11:30 p.m. July 29: No Byscuyts, 1-5 p.m.; Murphy’s Law, 7:30-11:30 p.m. July 30: Dave Sherman, 1-5 p.m.; Tim Cyphers & The Animal, 7:30-11:30 p.m. July 31: Murphy’s Law, 1-5 p.m.; Ginger, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 1: Darin Engh, 1-5 p.m.; Remy & Smooth, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 2: Full Circle Trio, 1-5 p.m.; Back Seat Becky, 7:30-11:30 p.m. COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL 37th Street oceanfront 410-2896846 July 27: Ginger, 1-5 p.m.; DJ Honu, 6-9 p.m. July 28: Joe Mama Kevin Poole

& Joe Mama, noon to 4 p.m.; Zion Reggae Band, 5-9 p.m. July 29: The Chest Pains, 4-8 p.m. July 30: Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth, 2-6 p.m. July 31: Randy Lee Ashcraft Duo, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 1: Chris Button & Joe Mama, 1-5 p.m.; John LaMere, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 2: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, 2-6 p.m. COTTAGE CAFÉ Route 1, Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 July 27: Monkee Paw, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 28: Marcus & Rachel, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Every Tuesday: DJ Bump, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. DE LAZY LIZARD First Street on the bay 410-289-1122 July 27: Rob Fahey, 2-6 p.m.; Rick & Regina, 7-11 p.m. July 28: Ziggy Issac, 2-6 p.m.; Rick & Regina, 7-11 p.m. July 29: Ken Heeter, 2-6 p.m.; Rick & Regina, 7-11 p.m. July 30: Chris Button Duo, 5-9 p.m. July 31: The Solution, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 1: Randy Lee Ashcraft, Randy Lee 5-9 p.m.; Ashcraft DJ Jeremy, 10 p.m. Aug. 2: Paul Lewis, 2-6 p.m.; Tim & the Animal, 7-11 p.m. FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay 410-524-5500 July 27: Rick & Lemmon La Ricci, 5 p.m.; DJ Hook, 9 p.m.; No Pets for Noah, 10 p.m. July 28: Opposite Directions, 5:30 p.m.; DJ Groove, 9:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.; No Pets for Noah, 10 p.m. July 29: Jazz Brunch w/Everett Spells, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Joe Mama and Johnny Mojo, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Wood, 9 p.m.; ToxicMouse, 9:30 p.m. July 30: Deck Party w/DJ Batman, 5:30 p.m.; DJ Rob Cee, 9:30 p.m.; Scott’s New Band, 10 p.m. July 31: DJ Hook, sunset Aug. 1: Shaun Hopper, 8 p.m.; Euro Night w/ DJ Rob Cee, 10 p.m. Aug. 2: DJ Groove, 9 p.m.; Rob Fehey, 5 p.m.; Parrot Beach (Jimmy Buffet Tribute), 9:30 p.m.

GALAXY 66 66th Street, bayside 410-723-6762 Star Bar Every Friday: Philly George Project, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Skye Bar July 27: The Stims, 4-8 p.m.; DJ Groove, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. July 28: John LaMere, 4-8 p.m.; DJ Rob Cee, 10 p.m. July 29: Crazy in Stereo, 1-5 p.m. July 30: DJ Wax, 10 p.m. July 31: DJ BK, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 1: DJ Joey Capo, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 2: DJ Wax, 10 p.m. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 July 27: Red Solo Cup Night w/DJ Billy T, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 28: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 29: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ BK/DJ Bigler, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 30: Deck Party w/Blake Haley, 4-8 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 31: DJ Rupe, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 1: John LaMere/The Stims, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 2: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. HIGH STAKES Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 July 27: DJ Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; DJ Zman, 9 p.m. July 28: DJ Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; DJ Rupe, 9 p.m. Aug. 2: Baltimore Bob, 4 p.m.; Lowercase Blues, 9 p.m. HOUSE OF WELSH 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 888-666-0728 302-541-0728 Every Friday: DJ Norm, 3-6 p.m.; Tony Vega, 6-10 p.m. Every Saturday: Tony Vega, 6-10 p.m. Every Sunday: Tony Vega, 6-10 p.m. DJ Norm Every Monday: DJ Norm, 6-9 p.m. Every Wednesday: DJ Norm, 6-9 p.m.

NO PETS FOR NOAH Fager’s Island: Friday and Saturday, July 27-28, 10 p.m. JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside 410-524-7499 July 27: One Night Stand, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 28: Simple Truth, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Every Thursday: DJ Batman, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. M.R. DUCKS 311 Talbot St. 410-289-9125 July 27: Kevin Poole, 4-9 p.m. July 28: Freshly Squeezed, 4-9 p.m. July 29: Tranzfusion, 4-9 p.m. Aug. 1: DJ Batman, 6-9 p.m. OC TRADING CO. 401 S. Baltimore Ave., Somerset Plaza 443-664-2512 Every Friday: Rock & Roll, Reggae Jam, 7-9 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean 410-524-3535 July 27-29: New Censation July 30-Aug. 4: PowerPlay Lenny’s Beach Bar & Grill July 27-28: Full Circle July 29-Aug. 2: On The Edge OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB Mumford’s Landing Road 410-641-7501 July 27: Zion Reggae, 7-11 p.m. July 28: Old School, 7-11 p.m. July 29: Danny Shivers, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 1: Family Fun Night w/ DJ poolside, 6-8:30 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay 410-524-4900 July 27: Thrill, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Jah Works, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.;

ON THE EDGE Ocean Club Nightclub: Sunday through Thursday, July 29-Aug. 2

DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. July 28: Lucky You, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Jah Works, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Mike-T, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; High Five, 6-10 p.m. July 29: Rising Sun, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; The Fuzz, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. July 30: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; Rising Sun, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; G Love Acoustic Show, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. July 31: Big Bang Baby, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; New Direction, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 1: Table Ten, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Mike-T, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.;

DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; New Direction, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Dirty Heads, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 2: Johnny Drama, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Innasense, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Table Ten, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Mike-T, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Lunasea Party SHENANIGAN’S Fourth Street and the Boardwalk in the Shoreham Hotel 410-289-7181 July 27-28: Off The Boat, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. July 29-30: Cutting Edge Dueling Pianos, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 1-4: Sean Fleming Band, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. SMITTY MCGEE’S Route 54 West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-4716 Every Tuesday: Let’s Do Trivia, 7 p.m. Every Thursday: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 8 p.m. Every Friday: Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys, 8 p.m.

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Fish Tales: Jenelle Irwin and Nick Gerthoffer; first place, $1,500

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Fish Tales: Nick Longenbach and Kortney Dalrymple; second place, $1,000

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Fish Tales West: Gary Appel and Allie Brown; third place, $500

CLAMMING FOR A CURE Fish Tales Bar & Grill’s third annual “Clamming for a Cure” was held July 22, at the 22nd Street bayside restaurant. Twenty-four co-ed teams of two participated. In a single-person kayak provided by Paddle House Outfitters, one team member paddled from Bahia Marina’s boat ramp (next to Fish Tales) to the sandbar, where he or she had to find a live clam, show it to the judge for approval and then paddle back to the boat ramp to tag his or her partner. The second person also had to paddle out to the sandbar, retrieve a live clam and then race back. A new addition to the day’s activities was the first “OC’s Casting for a Cure,” hosted by Saltwater Style, Bahia Marina and Fish Tales, where competitors casted a three-eighth ounce jig into a cluster of rings, which varied in size and points, floating in the water. There was also a “Bait Net Casting” competition. Proceeds raised throughout the day — close to $8,000 — will be donated to the American Cancer Society and earmarked for breast cancer research. Some of the “Clamming for a Cure” participants: OCEAN CITY TODAY/LISA CAPITELLI

“Casting for a Cure”: Nancy Dofflemyer and Jean “Bean” Keagle. (Right) Oasis Bar & Grill: Eddie Lewis and Sharon Breita

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23rd Annual

Friday & Saturday Noon-11 p.m. Sunday Noon-9 p.m. July 27th, 28th & 29th

FREE PARKING

Live Folk Dancing Performances Daily

Delicious Food and Pastries Imports, Gifts, Arts and Crafts

LIVE MUSIC Beginning at 5 p.m. Daily

RAFFLES! Admission -FREE Before 4 p.m. $3.00 After 4 p.m. Under 14 FREE-when accompanied by an adult.

Come for lunch and dinner! OCEAN CITY CONVENTION CENTER Sponsored by

St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Ocean City, Maryland

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CANOE RACES Hundreds of spectators watch the 33rd annual canoe races at BJ’s on the Water.

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Bartenders, servers and employees from bars, restaurants and businesses in Ocean City and the surrounding areas converged at BJ’s on the Water Tuesday to compete in the 75th Street restaurant’s 33rd annual canoe races in the bay. A total of 103 teams of four (two men and two women) participated while hundreds of people gather on the deck at BJ’s on the Water to watch. OC Paddleboard & Fitness earned first-place honors, BlueFin Construction took second and Ponzetti’s Pizza finished third. Cash prizes and trophies were awarded to the first-, secondand third-place teams. The winning team’s name will also be engraved on the official tournament cup with the champions from the previous 32 races.

“DJ Batman” Mike Beatty and his wife, Cindy, stop by to check out the races.

Greene Turtle North team, from left, Sydney Stoner, Kat Slavikas, Owen Wright and Tom Cruise. Right, BJ’s on the Water canoe races competitors paddle around the natural island in the bay behind the restaurant.

S U M M E R ’ S N OT C O M P L E T E U N T I L YO U

GET TO THE OTHER SIDE.

No matter which half of the Twin Capes you’re on, there’s always more to see and explore waiting on the other side. And there’s no better way to get there than the Cape May–Lewes Ferry. From the waterparks in Delaware, to Victorian architecture in Cape May, if you aren’t visiting both sides of the Twin Capes, you’re missing half the fun.

For more information, visit CMLF.com or call 1-800-643-3779.

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Second-place winners BlueFin Construction, from left, Leanne Judy, Bryan Athey, Tara Riley and Victor Strassberger.

The M.R. Ducks team, from left, Scott Czonstka, Mike Korn, Cyndi Glennon and Amanda Tuttle.

Participants in BJ’s on the Water’s 33rd annual canoe races start their heat.

Thee Christina C (condo complex, 75th Street) team, from left, Mike Higgs and Jordie, Bryan and Danielle Lopez.

The Hooters team, from left, Jenny Lauman, Chance Ebel, Sam Livingston and John Wulff.

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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AEAmerican Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 19TH HOLE BAR & GRILLE, 9936 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City 410-2139204 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual and family-friendly, featuring great American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner at affordable prices. Happy hour day 3-7 p.m. Entertainment Wednesday through Sunday. Sunday brunch with Louis Wright. ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.ocmdrestaurants. com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ADOLFO’S, 13th Street, on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-4001 / www.ocadolfos.com / $$ / V-MC-AE / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Northern and southern Italian dishes, prepared fresh daily. Quiet, intimate atmosphere for couples, room for large families or choose to enjoy our outside seating with views of the ocean. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. Open Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon. ■ BROTHER’S BISTRO, 12th Street and the Boardwalk, in the Howard Johnson Hotel, Ocean City 443-664-6763 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Enjoy the spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean from our dining room inside and out. Handmade brick oven pizza, pasta, subs and salads. Live music. Open year-round. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. ■ CINNABON, Ninth Street and Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-1268 / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Homemade ice cream, real fruit smoothies, fresh baked Cinnabons and coffee. ■ DEVITO’S ITALIAN DELI AND SUB SHOP, 143rd Street, Ocean City 410-250-1122 / $ / VMC / No reservations required / Italian cold cuts pizza, sandwiches and subs for lunch and dinner. ■ DOUGH ROLLER, 4 Ocean City locations / DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Children’s menu / Casual family dining serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast served daily at Third, 41st and 70th Street locations. Dayton’s fried chicken served at South Division Street by the Inlet. ■ DUFFY’S TAVERN, 130th Street, Montego Bay Shopping Center, Ocean City 410-2501449 / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Unique Irish tavern serving the best steaks, seafood and over-

stuffed sandwiches. A local’s favorite with authentic Irish specialities, including shepard’s pie and corned beef and cabbage. Outdoor seating available. Open for lunch and dinner. ■ EXPRESS CAFE, 4 Somerset St., Ocean City 410-289-1202 / www.ocexpresscafe.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Espresso bar, homemade sandwiches, crepes and fresh salads. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ FAT DADDY’S, 82nd Street, Ocean City 410524-8228 / 216 S. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4040 / www.fatdaddysOCMD.com / $$$ / V-MC / No reservations required / Beer available / Family owned since 1995. Famous subs, pizza, deli sandwiches, wings and garden salads. Delivery, dine in or carry out. ■ FRESCO’S, 82nd Street, Ocean City 410524-8202 / www.ocfrescos.com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / On the bay, serving seafood, steaks and pasta in an intimate atmosphere. Reservations highly recommended. ■ GALAXY 66 BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / $$-$$$ / V-M-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Contemporary restaurant offering light fare and full entrees. Award- winning wine list, signature drinks and cocktails. ■ GIUSEPPE O’LEARY, Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City 410-213-2868 / www.submarinaoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Beer, wine / Featuring homemade Italian and Irish cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. Open Tuesday-Sunday. Happy hour, Tuesday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. ■ GREENE TURTLE NORTH, 116th Street, Ocean City 410-723-2120 / www.thegreeneturtle.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / The Turtle, est. 1976, is an Ocean City tradition with a friendly staff, great food and something for everyone! Menu favorites are homemade crab cakes, kids’ menu, salads, burgers, wings and more! Featuring weekday lunch specials and happy hour, 50 high-def flat screen TVs, game room, gift shop, carry out, party trays, nightly drink specials, Keno, MD lottery, DJs with dance floor. Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., year-round. ■ HALL’S SEAFOOD & STEAK, 60th Street, Ocean City 410-524-5008 / www.Halls-OC.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving Ocean City’s finest breakfast buffet and all-you-can-eat seafood buffet. Open 7 days a week, all summer. New menu serving old favorites and new treats. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront dining, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment nightly. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant

dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Seafood, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGH STAKES BAR & GRILL, Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 / $-$$ / V-MAE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live entertainment. ■ HOOTERS, 123rd Street, Ocean City 410250-7081 and 5th Street, on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-2690 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS. World-famous Hooters girls welcome you seven days a week. Hooters offers Wingfest, with 50cent wings and awesome drink specials, from 36 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hooters Girl Bikini Fashion Show every Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. on the bayside deck, with $2 domestic drafts, $4 Twisted Teas and Fireball whiskey specials. Burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches and full bar. Hooters girls, hot wings, cold beer = always a winning combination. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Proud to have Chef Shawn Reese creating beach-inspired dishes in both oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breaker’s Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open yearround and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ HOUSE OF WELSH, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 1-800-311-2707 / www.houseofwelsh.net / $, $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Specializing in steaks and seafood. Open daily. Happy hour all day and night. Entertainment Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Casual attire. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7499 / www.johnnys56.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Pizza, subs, wings, salads, beer, live music, high definition TVs, surf, movies, BlueRay. ■ JR’S THE ORIGINAL PLACE FOR RIBS, 61st and 131st streets, Ocean City 410-250-3100, 410-524-7427 / www.jrsribs.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / The place for ribs since 1981. Family-friendly dining. Angus steaks, jumbo lump crab cakes, prime rib, seafood, chicken. Early bird. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ LAYTON’S, 16th Street, Ocean City 410-2896635 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Breakfast served all day, featuring pancakes, french toast and breakfast sandwiches. Daily lunch specials. Carryout available. Established in 1959. ■ M.R. DUCKS, 311 Talbot St., Ocean City www.mrducks.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Burgers, fresh fish sandwiches along with other bar food favorites. Come by boat, car or bike. Always a cool drink waiting for you. Live entertainment on weekends. ■ OC WASABI, 33rd Street, Ocean City 410524-7337 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / No children’s menu / Beer, wine / Sushi in a traditional Japanese atmosphere. Specializing in teriyaki and tempura. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ PHILLIPS CRAB HOUSE, 20th Street, Ocean

JULY 27, 2012 City 410-289-6821 / www.phillipsseafood.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / The original Phillips, serving the finest seafood since 1956. Complete with all-you-can-eat seafood buffet, a la carte menu and carryout counter. Daily early bird specials and plenty of free parking. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD HOUSE, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1200 / www.phillipsseafood.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Just minutes to the Delaware line. All-youcan-eat seafood buffet, a la carte menu and carryout counter. Daily early bird specials and plenty of free parking. ■ PONZETTI’S PIZZA, 144th Street, Ocean City www.ponzettispizza.com / $ / MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Italian dinners, subs and homemade pizza. Happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Sports bar, live music on weekends. Light fare served till 1 a.m. Carry out available. ■ REFLECTIONS RESTAURANT, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410524-5252 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Tableside flambé dining. Casually elegant, cuisine prepared tableside in the European tradition. Private dining rooms. Eclectic chef’s specials accompanied by an award-winning wine list. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SHENANIGAN’S IRISH PUB, Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, in the Shoreham Hotel, Ocean City 410-289-7181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit back and enjoy our two-fisted sandwiches and our frozen drink favorites, all from our oceanfront deck or our fine dining room. Always kid friendly with our special children’s menu. Live entertainment with no cover charge. So sing along … you’ll find an open Irish invitation. Late-night menu available. ■ SMITTY McGEE’S, 37234 Lighthouse Road, West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-4716 / www.smittymcgees.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / No children’s menu / Full bar / Casual. Big menu, including hot wings and drinks. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-5398710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE STERLING SEAFOOD GRILL & OYSTER BAR, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-524-5252 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Fabulous raw bar serving the freshest raw oysters and clams, steamed shrimp, crab legs, mussels and oyster stew, made to order. “Fresh off the grill” items include rockfish, tuna, mahi mahi and salmon. Happy hour specials daily, 4-6 p.m. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Old World saloon-type feel, Whisker’s is famous for its Certified Angus® burgers and delicious casual fare, as well as its entertaining atmosphere and photo lined walls of famous and infamous “whiskers.” Enjoy flat screen TVs to watch your favorite sports. Open year-round, 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., serving lunch and dinner daily. Happy hour every day 4-7 p.m. Nightly food specials.

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GREEK FESTIVAL — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, noon to 11 p.m. Enjoy the sights, sounds and flavors of a trip to Greece. Live entertainment, traditional Greek fare and vendors offering original and reproduction art, jewelry and clothing. Admission is free until 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., admission costs $3 for adults; free for children 13 and younger. Info: St. Georges Greek Orthodox Church, 410-5240990 or www.stgeorgeoc.md.goarch.org.

GREEK FESTIVAL — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, noon to 11 p.m. Enjoy the sights, sounds and flavors of a trip to Greece. Live entertainment, traditional Greek fare and vendors offering original and reproduction art, jewelry and clothing. Admission costs $2 for adults and free for children 13 and younger, noon to 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., admission costs $3 for adults; free for children 13 and younger. Info: St. Georges Greek Orthodox Church, 410-5240990 or www.stgeorgeoc.md.goarch.org.

MOVIES ON THE BEACH — Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Take a blanket and enjoy a free, general audience movie on 16-foot projector featuring “Tangled.” Info: 410-250-0125 or http://ococean.com. OC SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT — Northside Park, 200 125th St., in Ocean City. Facility usage: Ball fields 1, 2 and 3. Info: 410-250-0125. 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: 410-5247994. Questions: Ron Munley, 410-603-7345. SUMMER CRUISE-INS: TOYS FOR TOTS ‘CHRISTMAS IN JULY’ FUNDRAISER — HarleyDavidson of Seaford, 22586 Sussex Highway,

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

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Seaford, Del., 6-9 p.m. Music by Semiblind and DJ JoyStar. Food and beverages available. Open to all motorcyclists and cars as well. Cruise-ins are free. Info: www.hdofseaford.com, Harley-Davidson of Seaford on Facebook or 302-629-6161. ANNUAL BOOK FAIR — Ocean Pines library.

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main meeting room, 11107 Cathell Road, 6 p.m. Friday evening session is limited to Friends of the Ocean Pines Library. Thousands of books donated by patrons over the last 12 months offered at prices generally no more than $2 per book. Also, CDs and DVDs for sale. Benefits Ocean Pines library. Info: 410-208-4014.

MARK SILLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Northside Park, 200 125th St., in Ocean City. Facility usage: east gym, west gym. Info: 410250-0125. THE WHITE PARTY — Indian River Life-Saving Station, Rehoboth Beach, Del., 7 p.m. Lush white cocktails, fabulous food, exclusive live auction items and dancing under the stars. Benefits Joshua M. Freeman Foundation. Info: freemanstage.org or Lucina Williams, 302-436-6241. CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE — Positive Outlook Thrift Shop, 12637 Ocean Gateway, West

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(brewery tour at 3 p.m.). Live music, silent auction and craft beers (cash bar). Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children and includes pork (roasted on site), all the fixin’s, children’s menu and soft drinks. Benefits Relay For Life of North Worcester County. Info: Jean Holloway, 410-4224337; Jill Elliott, 410-430-8131; or Dawn Hodge, 443-497-1198.

OUT&ABOUT Ocean City, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holiday items, toys and clothing. Located next to Seaside Christian Academy, behind White Marlin Mall. ANNUAL BOOK FAIR — Ocean Pines library. main meeting room, 11107 Cathell Road, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thousands of books donated by patrons over the last 12 months offered at prices generally no more than $2 per book. Also, CDs and DVDs for sale. Benefits Ocean Pines library. Info: 410-208-4014.

MONDAY, JULY 30 JESUS AT THE BEACH MUSIC & MINISTRY FESTIVAL — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on the beach at North Division Street, 7-10 p.m. Christian praise and worship music, dance, prayer and Holy Spirit ministry. Info: Dick or Gary, 410289-1296; www.JesusAtTheBeach.org; or info@JesusAtTheBeach.org.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-22, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon, includes coffee and juice. Bloody Marys cost $3. Info: 410-524-8196.

SUNDAY, JULY 29 GREEK FESTIVAL — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, noon to 9 p.m. Enjoy the sights, sounds and flavors of a trip to Greece. Live entertainment, traditional Greek fare and vendors offering original and reproduction art, jewelry and clothing. Admission costs $2 for adults and free for children 13 and younger, noon to 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., admission costs $3 for adults; free for children 13 and younger. Info: St. Georges Greek Orthodox Church, 410-5240990 or www.stgeorgeoc.md.goarch.org. SUNDAES IN THE PARK — Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Free concert by OH BOY! (tribute to Buddy Holly). Children’s entertainment featuring Cascading Carlos (a jug-

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Eight-time platform tennis state champion Laurie Hissey, center, visited the Ocean Pines Manklin Meadows Recreation Park last week, July 19-20, to work with platform tennis players. As a certified instructor, Hissey was able to address the varying needs and levels of her players. She also she spent time discussing and demonstrating various skills and drills with some of the volunteers who provide free clinics every Saturday. Hissey may return in late August. Pictured, from left, are Tom Hershey, Bruce Johnson, Hissey, Chris Conyers and Linda Horst.

gling workshop). Create your own ice cream for a small fee. Take a chair or blanket. Info: 800-6262326 or http://town.oceancity.md.us/sep.html. OC SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT — Northside Park, 200 125th St., in Ocean City. Facility usage: Ball fields 1, 2 and 3. Info: 410-250-0125.

MARK SILLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT — Northside Park, 200 125th St. in Ocean City. Facility usage: east gym, west gym. Info: 410250-0125. PIG ROAST FUNDRAISER — Burley Oak Brewery, 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, 2-7 p.m.

MOVIES ON THE BEACH — Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Take a blanket and enjoy a free, general audience movie on 16-foot projector featuring “The Smurfs.” Info: 410-250-0125 or http://ococean.com. TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING — Berlin group No. 169, Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. Meets weekly. Info: Edna Berkey, 410-629-1006. ANNUAL BOOK FAIR — Ocean Pines library. main meeting room, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thousands of books donated by Continued on Page 64

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OUT&ABOUT Continued from Page 63 patrons over the last 12 months offered at prices generally no more than $2 per book. Also, CDs and DVDs for sale. Benefits Ocean Pines library. Info: 410-208-4014.

MOVIES ON THE BEACH â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 118th Street and oceanfront in Ocean City, 8:30 p.m. Take a blanket and enjoy a free, general audience movie featuring â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soul Surfer.â&#x20AC;? Info: www.ococean.com/events.

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Delmarva Sweet Adeline Chorus, under the direction of Carol Ludwig, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, White Horse Park. Women interested in learning and singing in a barbershop format are welcome. Info: 410-208-4171.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;DREAMTIME MAGICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. An interactive musical show that shows our imaginations can take us anywhere and everywhere. Info: 410524-1818.

LUNCHEON CRUISE HAND DANCING â&#x20AC;&#x201D; House of Welsh, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick, Del. Free lessons from 6-7 p.m., open dancing 7-10 p.m. No cover charge. Info: DC Hand Dance Club, 302-5410728.

TUESDAY, JULY 31 JESUS AT THE BEACH MUSIC & MINISTRY FESTIVAL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on the beach at North Division Street, 7-10 p.m. Christian praise and worship music, dance, prayer and Holy Spirit ministry. Info: Dick or Gary, 410-289-1296; ww.JesusAtTheBeach.org; or info@JesusAtTheBeach.org. CRAB NIGHT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church) every Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. Steamed crabs, steamed shrimp, corn on the cob, homemade crab soup, fried flounder, broiled or fried crab

On Tuesday, July 10, approximately 80 members of the Ocean Pines Boat Club drove to Suicide Bridge near Secretary, Md., to board the Chop Tank River Queen paddleboat for a two-hour luncheon cruise. (Right) Ocean Pines Boat Club Cmdr. Tim Mullin visits with River Queen Capt. Bill Tindall, a lifelong resident of nearby Cambridge, Md.

cakes, fried oyster, fried shrimp, French fries, deviled egg with crab meat and hot dogs. Cash bar. Pre-orders taken 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, 410-524-7994. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;DREAMTIME MAGICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 410-641-0650, 10 a.m. and at the Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 410208-4014, 2 p.m. An interactive musical show that shows our imaginations can take us anywhere and everywhere. YOGA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; James G. Barrett Medical Office Building rotunda, 5:30-6:45 p.m. All levels welcome. Cost is $72 for eight sessions or $10 drop-in fee for first time. Info: Georgette Rhoads, 410641-9734 or grhoads@atlanticgeneral.org.

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

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DELMARVA HAND DANCING CLUB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Meets every Wednesday at Skyline Bar & Grille at The Fenwick Inn, 138th Street and Coastal Highway in Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by dancing until 9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50s, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Discounted food and drink prices. Info: www.delmarvahanddancing.com, info@delmarvahanddancing.com or 302-934-7951.

JESUS AT THE BEACH MUSIC & MINISTRY FESTIVAL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on the beach at North Division Street, 7-10 p.m. Christian praise and worship music, dance, prayer and Holy Spirit ministry. Info: Dick or

HYPERTENSION CLINICS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place at Rite Aid, 11011 Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines, 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268.

OCEAN PINES PLANT CLINIC â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ocean Pines library, lobby, 11107 Cathell Road, every Tuesday, 1-4 p.m., through Sept. 25. Got plant problems or bugs? Take bagged samples by and let the expert Master Gardeners find solutions to your questions. Info: Penny McGrath, 410-641-5570 or plantladyop@aol.com.

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OUT&ABOUT FAMILY FUN NIGHT — Ocean Pines Yacht Club, pool, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, 6 p.m. Pool is open to all ages. DJs play music of summer. Food and beverages available poolside for a small fee. Info: www.oceanpines.org. CASH BINGO FUNDRAISER — Berlin Intermediate School, 309 Franklin Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games begin at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Featuring 20 regular games and several special games in addition to a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese auction. Food and refreshments available. Tickets: 410641-6648 or 410-641-7796.

THURSDAY, AUG. 2 FREE CONCERT ON THE GREEN — Lighthouse Sound Golf Club, 12723 St. Martins Neck Road, Bishopville, 6-9 p.m. Take a lawn chair and enjoy music of The Electric Company. Games for kids and food and beverages available. Info: 410-352-5250 or www.lighthousesoundrestaurant.com/oceancity-maryland-spe cial-events. SUNSET PARTY NIGHTS — Sunset Park at South Division Street, bayside, Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Admission to the park is free, while beverages, including beer, are available for purchase. Entertainment provided by Semiblind (rock). Take own seating. Info: 800-626-2326, 410250-0125 or http://oceancitymd.gov/Recreation_and_Parks/specialevents.html. MOVIES ON THE BEACH — Princess Royale, beach at 91st Street, 8:30 p.m., weather per-

mitting. Take a blanket and enjoy a free, general audience movie featuring “The Muppets.” Info: 410-250-0125 or http://ococean.com. ‘DREAMTIME MAGIC’ — Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 410-632-3495, 10 a.m. and at the Pocomoke library, 301 Market St.,410957-0878, 2 p.m. An interactive musical show that shows our imaginations can take us anywhere and everywhere. FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK — White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines, 7 p.m. Featuring Nicole Donatone. Free and open to public. Take lawn chairs and a picnic if desired. BYOB is allowed. Info: www.oceanpines.org. BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Clarion Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, 47 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410524-0649; or www.beachsingles.org. FREE DIABETES CLINIC — Atlantic Health Center, 9714 Healthway Drive, 8:30-11:30 a.m. By appointment only, 410-641-9703. Must be at least 18 years of age and a resident (or work) in Somerset or Worcester counties.

ONGOING EVENTS ART EXHIBIT — Ocean City library, upper level, 10003 Coastal Highway, Aug. 1-31. “We Are All Connected” by Teri Edgeworth on display. Lush bay scenes, vivid sunsets and majestic waves entice viewers to enjoy both sides of Ocean City. Info: 410-524-1818. Continued on Page 66

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OUT&ABOUT Continued from Page 65 THE SHEPHERDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOOK THRIFT SHOP â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Accepting donations of gently worn clothes and small household items. PINEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;EER CRAFT AND GIFT SHOP OPEN Pineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;eer Craft and Gift Shop, White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Shop will be open July 28, 29, Aug. 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, Sept. 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop features handcrafted home decor, jewelry and fashion accessories created by members of the Pineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;eer Craft Club. OCEAN CITY HOTEL WEEK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Participants will offer a variety of deals including free night stays and tiered discounts for multiple night stays during the promotion, Aug. 19-30. Info: 800626-2326, Ext. 2, inquire@ocvisitor.com or www.oceancityhotelweek.com. NEGRO LEAGUE EXHIBIT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Julia A. Purnell Museum, 208 W. Market St., Snow Hill, now through Oct. 31. Temporary exhibit of Negro League memorabilia. Admission costs $2 for adults and 50 cents for children ages 5-12. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Info: Claire Otterbein, mail@purnellmuseum.com, www.purnellmuseum.com or 410-632-0515. ARTS ON THE DOCK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ocean City Fishing Center Marina docks, 12940 Inlet Isle Lane, West Ocean City, every Thursday, through Aug. 23, 4-7 p.m. Local artists showcasing their work. Info: Jennifer Blunt, 410-213-1121 or www.ocfishing.com.

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Ocean City is ideal vacation spot for families, retirement spot for others SENIOR SLANT

Resort has something for everyone,no matter the age IRISH KEMP ■ Contributing Writer

PHOTO COURTESY IRISH KEMP

Senior Slant Irish Kemp, accompanied by Bobby Burns, sings her painful rendition (her word, not ours!) of “Crazy” at Harpoon Hanna’s.

(July 27, 2012) Are we there yet? Hoisting the bridge and pulling up the sidewalks is no longer an option for the town fathers. No surprise to this scribe. Our secret is out! Ocean City has been declared on nationwide TV as the ideal vacation spot for families to get together year-round, as well as a great place to retire and stay active. Oh yeah, folks, there’s something for everyone,

no matter the age. Visitors have found mega ways of coming back to enjoy the off-season. Our real estate market is alive and well. Overwhelmed by multitudes of visitors? Keep your cool, the end is in sight. Count your blessings, kids, this summer’s shake and bake weather was horrific, but we survived. Neither rain nor pain nor dark of night keeps local seniors from taking flight. Today’s seniors learned early on how to beat the heat “sans air-conditioning.” Guess I’ll have to get a computer-oriented brain memory lobe installed. On the eve of my deadline last week, my PC took off with my column. Where she goes, nobody knows. Even the family geeks couldn’t find her. We agreed, she was probably hangin’ out on Jive’s deck, tweetering and twattering with the rest of her components. I sent out a search party of relatives, but they never came back. What was this poor old broad to do at 10 p.m.? Skip and I had to go out and find ’em so they would know where their parents were at 10 p.m. New in town and wanna’ be found? Not to worry, folks, our upcoming social season is full of choices. Coming up, the Delmarva IrishAmerican Club’s old-fashioned picnic, which includes pit beef, hot dogs, baked beans, cole slaw and tomatoes, plus drinks and desserts, at Caine Woods’ Fiesta Park on 141st Street and the bay on Sunday, Aug. 5. Kickoff time, noon. Tickets cost $12 for members and $16 for guests. Reservations are an absolute must. A wonderful opportunity for the whole family to get together. Don’t pass up the chance to spend some quality time with members of the family at Jolly Roger Amusement Park without blowing your vacation budget. Purchase a $30 ticket to enjoy a fun day at the park — amusement rides (2-6 p.m.), Splash Mountain (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), a couple of roller coaster rides and a round of golf. What a great gift for teens and tots in the family. For more information, visit www.actforbays.org. New in town and wanna’ be found? There are a bodaciously humongous number of clubs to join, places to dine and folks of all ages and all stages of life to socialize with around our town. Your calendar will be so full of things to do, See KEMP on Page 70

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Discounted tickets available to Jolly Roger for benefit (July 27, 2012) Looking for a fun way to douse those brutal daytime temperatures? Need a budget-friendly alternative to the beach that will keep the kids happy and the entire family entertained? How about if you could benefit a local nonprofit that works to keep our coastal waters swimmable and fishable? Too good to be true? Not if you join Assateague Coastal Trust and the Assateague Coastkeeper for this year’s annual “Benefit the Bays Day” on Sunday, July 29, at Jolly Roger Amusement Park on 30th Street and Coastal Highway in Ocean City. Benefit the Bays offers discounted entry to Splash Mountain water park (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and to Jolly Roger’s two mini-golf courses (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and amusement rides (2-6 p.m.). Play all day for $30 per ticket — a huge savings off the park price. Or save even more with four or more tickets at only $25 each. “Benefit the Bays is a chance for local families and visitors alike to beat the heat and support our efforts to keep our bays clean for swimming and fishing,” said Assateague Coastkeeper Kathy Phillips. “You get a full day of fun for a great price at Ocean City’s premier water and amusement park and at the same time support the Coastkeeper’s in-the-water and onthe-ground efforts to stop pollution in our coastal bays.” Guests may also enter to win a “Benefit the Bays” prize package, which will include four free tickets to Jolly Roger for the July 29 event, plus a T-shirt and water bottle from the Assateague Coastal Trust. To enter, “friend” the Assateague Coastkeeper on Facebook and post a photo that illustrates what “swimmable and fishable” coastal waters mean to you. Get your friends to “like” your photo on the Assateague Coastkeeper Facebook page. The photo with the most likes by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, will win the prize package. The photo with the second-most likes will receive two free tickets to Jolly Roger for July 29. Tickets are now on sale, and may be purchased by phone at (410-6291538) or online at www.actforbays.org. Guests may also purchase tickets at KCoast Surf Shop on 35th Street in Ocean City; The Green Room Beer and Wine on Route 50 in West Ocean City (just west of the outlets); the Berlin Coffee House on Jefferson Street in Berlin, and at the ACT office on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin. Tickets will not be sold the day of the event. Proceeds will benefit the Assateague Coastal Trusts efforts to protect our clean water resources through the Coastkeeper and Coast Kids programs. No rain date or refunds. Speedworld and Ziplines not included; limit two rides on the Wildmouse Rollercoaster. For more information, visit www.actforbays.org.

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Skate Day will raise funds for Del. park upgrades

SENIOR SLANT

Kemp considering two-day, one-night Washington trip

BRANDI MELLINGER ■ Managing Editor NATHAN BRUNET ■ Staff Writer (July 27, 2012) A group of area skateboarders have partnered with a Rehoboth Beach, Del., church to draw attention to — and raise money for — a skate park located on the church property. Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Road, has had a skate park for some time. However, the aging ramps and other equipment were in need of some improvements. Enter carpenter Chad Murr. A seasoned skater and ramp builder, Murr and a group of volunteers began rebuilding and expanding Epworth’s park in April. “We have a core group of about six oldschool skateboarders that has been donating time, tools and knowledge to help expand and secure the park’s longevity,” Murr said. In June, the crew organized the first of many monthly “Skate Day” events. The idea, according to Murr, is to make “Epworth a safe, fun place to skate and see live music while raising public awareness for the need of such a facility.” Proceeds are used to maintain the existing park and to fund the ongoing expansion project. “The kids seem to love it. Since the church has supported our idea of holding Skate Day once a month, more and more kids keep coming out from farther and

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you’ll have dig out ye’ old shorthand skills. Socializing is what it’s all about, so say the top geriatricians. They agree with their retired colleagues that they have yet to hear a deathbed wish, “I wish I had spent more time at work!” Stay alive by socializing. Birthday kids, the likes of Carol Powell, Joe O’Hagen, Nancy Galvin, Bernie Herzberg and Sara Gray will be spotted all around town adhering to the town tradition of celebrating any and all special occasions for 30 days or more. Give ’em a big hug from all of us. Have suitcase, will travel. Never too late to for continued “edgeecation.” I’m mulling the thought of planning a two-day, one-night bus trip to Washington, D.C. If you happen to cross paths with me and you’re interested, write your name and number in magic marker on my arm, lest I forget. This is not a senior trip. Coming up, a humongous fundraiser to raise money for Alzheimer research at the convention center on Aug 25. More info in next week’s column. C U in OC.

PHOTO COURTESY SKATE EPWORTH

Skaters take advantage of new and renovated ramps at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach, Del., during the first Skate Day event last month.

farther away,” Murr said. “We try to hold a monthly meeting at the church to keep the lines of communication open as far as additional events [and] past events, bouncing ideas around and the likes. “We now have parents showing up at these meetings with their kids because they want to be involved and help out as well,” he continued. “The church is nothing but supportive as well, which is awesome.” The next Skate Day is set for Saturday, July 28. Skaters are invited to use the park, which features ramps and grind rails, from 2-6 p.m. From 5-9 p.m., there will be live music in the church’s Fellowship Hall by A Million Drones, Brixton Saint, The Flickjams and Ocean City’s Galaxy Collective.

There is no cost to participate in the “End of July Jam,” although a $5 donation and one canned food item are suggested. Food and drink will be available for purchase at the event. All proceeds will benefit the skate park project. “The level of community spirit, support and response that we have been receiving from doing these events has just been overwhelming,” Murr said. “We have been receiving donations like clothing, skateboard accessories, gift certificates, and things from local businesses that we then give out as prizes for the contest winners at Skate Day.” For more information, search Skate Epworth on Facebook or e-mail ploughlin@epworth-rehoboth.org.

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Jesus at the Beach offers three days of music, praise and worship LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (July 27, 2012) Music, praise and worship, along with a variety of other activities, are scheduled to take place during the 18th annual Jesus at the Beach Music and Ministry Festival, a three-day event that begins Monday in the resort. “Many of the people who come to the festival have been here at some point during the year,” said Dick Sands, co-organizer of the festival with Gary Steger. The event is something they look forward to every year. “Now, they will all come together for praise and worship.” A prayer meeting will take place Sunday night before the festival kicks off at 7 p.m. at The Son’Spot Christian Fellowship Center, on Worcester Street in downtown Ocean City. There will be praise, worship, dance, drama, testimonials, preaching, prayer and fellowship, July 30-Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the convention center on 40th Street.

In addition, one-on-one counseling sessions, praise and entertainment by musical, dance and drama groups will be held on the beach at North Division Street daily from 7-10 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to take a chair or blanket. On Monday, sand sculptor Randy Hofman will create Biblical scenes on the beach. A baptism service is scheduled to take place on the beach across from the convention center on Wednesday at approximately 1 p.m. Following the morning’s activities, the group will cross Coastal Highway at 40th Street and walk to the beach for the ocean baptism. Sands said approximately 15-25 people traditionally participate in the baptism. Those who want to be baptized should either attend the Wednesday morning meeting at the convention center or meet at the beach around 1 p.m. There is no charge to take part in any of the ministry activities. The festival is open to people of all ages, religions, beliefs and backgrounds. Participants also have the opportunity

to meet for prayer 30 minutes prior to each event at the convention center and on the beach. Jesus at the Beach has annually attracted an increasing number of guests since its inception, with both young and old traveling to the resort to take part. Although quite a few people return each year as some families plan their vacations around the event, Sands said he always sees new faces. “We have a core group of people that have been coming, and we welcome anyone who wants to join us for the first time,” Sands said. Several hundred guests typically attend the morning meetings during the festival. About the same, if not more, gather on the beach for the evening activities. It’s difficult to keep track of the number of beach participants because visitors come and go throughout the three-hour period. Sands and Steger, both of Son’Spot Ministries, started the festival 18 years ago after they assisted evangelist Mario

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Nick Gerthoffer celebrates as he and his partner, Jenelle Irwin, right, win Fish Tales Bar & Grill’s third annual “Clamming for a Cure,” July 22, at the 22nd Street bayside restaurant. The pair, representing Fish Tales, was awarded $1,500 for their first-place finish.

Twenty-four co-ed teams of two battled in the bay on July 22 during Fish Tales Bar & Grill’s third annual “Clamming for a Cure.” In a single-person kayak provided by Paddle House Outfitters, one team member paddled from Bahia Marina’s boat ramp (next to Fish Tales) on 22nd Street to the sandbar, where he or she had to find a live clam, show it to the judge for approval and then paddle back to the boat ramp to tag his or her partner. The second person also had to paddle out to the sandbar, retrieve a live clam and then race back. A new event added to the day’s festivities this year was “Casting for a Cure,” hosted by Saltwater Style, Bahia Marina and Fish Tales, where competitors casted a threeeighth ounce jig into a cluster of rings floating in the water, which varied in size and point amounts. There was also a “Bait Net Casting” contest. Proceeds raised on Sunday—close to $8,000—will be donated to the American Cancer Society and earmarked for breast cancer research.

Rich Daiker competes in the “Bait Net Casting” competition.

Eight-year-old Ashton Schoen tests his skills during the “Casting for a Cure” contest.

Participants search for clams in the sandbar on 22nd Street behind Fish Tales.

Greg Bolt takes a turn in the “Casting for a Cure” contests at Fish Tales Bar & Grill.

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Rip currents account for 95 percent of OC water-related rescues ON GUARD Continued from Page 49

City. Rip currents are such a well-known natural hazard that the National Weather Service has identified them as the thirdleading cause of weather-related death. If you question the seriousness of this threat, take a moment to realize that not all states could even contribute to this statistic because not all states have ocean beaches. So being the third-leading cause of weather-related death is quite significant. To understand how to escape a rip current, it is important to understand what causes rip currents. Rip currents occur when water that comes into the beach by wave action and wind needs to make its way back out. A sand bar runs the length of Ocean City and as wave action continues to bring water over the sandbar, the water often has difficulty going out against the incoming flow. Water will take the path of least resistance and find a lower spot along the sandbar to become the natural path for the flow. As more water comes across the sandbar, the volume in the trough (water trapped between the beach and sandbar) increases, and this additional volume of water causes an increasingly greater volume of water to flow through this path. As water flows along this path, it will move sand and create a deep underwater channel from the shoreline through the sandbar. As waves break near the beach, they

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Ocean City Beach Patrol Crew Chief Jake Ritter hurries back to his stand following a rescue from a rip current, knowing that he needs to be ready to go again.

cause a change in bathometry (the contour of the ocean bottom), which causes a constant change in the sandbar and thus rip current locations and severity are constantly changing. Rips can open up at any given time, sometimes referred to as “flash rips.” Just last week, I was out swimming and I could see little rips opening up where just minutes before there weren’t any in the area where I was swimming. It was a rough, choppy day and the sandbar was being broken away.

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Another factor that has an influence on the frequency and severity of rip current activity is water depth, which is directly related to changing tides. This is why rip current risk may be reported as moderate at 1 p.m. and become high at 4 p.m. The Ocean City Beach Patrol provides rip current assessments to NOAA three times each day. We have also worked directly with scientists to understand rip currents and how to better forecast and predict them.

A rip current does not pull a person under water as a lot of people believe. It is the deep channel cut into the sandbar that gives the impression that a swimmer may be pulled down. In reality, what is happening is, non-swimmers who intended to remain only in waist-deep water are being moved by the rip current into increasingly deeper water channel. Since they cannot swim, they try to stand on the bottom and as they move away from the shore, they are no longer able to keep their head above water. Therefore, a person watching from the beach may think they are seeing is a person being pulled under when in fact it is a nonswimmer who does not have the ability to keep his head above water. If this occurs while the beach patrol is on duty, the lifeguard will simply assist the person back to safety. However, if this occurs while lifeguards are not on duty, the outcome could be deadly. Some people believe only non-swimmers drown as a result of rip currents, when in reality, many rip current drowning victims had moderate to good swimming ability. This brings up the question, why would a person who knows how to swim, drown? The answer is simple. Panic, fatigue and lack of ocean awareness all contribute to the outcome. A rip current is very much like a treadmill. As water is flowing away from the beach, a swimmer attempting to swim straight in will make little or no progress against this outgoing current. Since a rip current may flow faster than an Olympic swimmer can

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NWS reports rips are third-leading cause of weather-related deaths ON GUARD swim, swimming against this current only causes a person in this situation to become fatigued while getting no closer to the beach. Eventually, he will become so fatigued that he is no longer able to keep his head above water. Once he slips below the water’s surface and are no longer able to get air, he will become unconscious and only have moments before he becomes a statistic. In contrast, a swimmer or someone with a flotation device can easily escape the grip of the rip. By nature, a typical rip current is not very wide — usually 20 yards at most, which means a person who is being pulled out can be out of the rip after a few swimming strokes. Also, once the rip current flows through the cut in the sandbar, the pull disperses and the current no longer continues to pull you

away from shore. With these facts in mind, if you find yourself being pulled away from shore, do not panic. Simply swim parallel to shore and once you no longer feel the pull of the rip, swim back into shore. If you feel you are unable to swim across the rip, relax, let it take you out to the sandbar and then swim back to shore. Whatever you do, never abandon a flotation device and always signal the lifeguard if you want his assistance. In most cases, he will already be on his way to assist you back to safety. Even our lifeguards will not attempt to swim straight in against a rip current. They use their knowledge of the ocean to swim parallel to the beach until they are out of the rip current and then make their way back into safety with a victim in tow. If you can remember the word RIP, then you can remember what to do to save your life: R = Relax and do not panic; I =

I need help (wave your arm); and P= Swim Parallel to the return to safety. For additional information about rip currents and other water safety topics, visit www.ococean.com/ocbp and follow the safety button. You can always approach any of our friendly lifeguards and ask them to talk to you about current conditions and information about rip currents. n Captain’s Note: This past Friday, we had another avoidable tragedy. As our surf rescue technicians do each day, they cleared the water prior to going off duty at 5:30 p.m. In addition to having cleared the water, we had mobile units on the beach warning beach patrons not to go swimming until lifeguards returned to duty at 10 a.m. the following day. Although specifically warned, a group on 90th Street made the tragic decision

to venture into the ocean in spite of being warned by OCBP personnel. At approximately 6 p.m., a call to 911 by a beach patron alerted one of the beach patrol lieutenants who had finished a beach sweep to the Delaware line and was returning south. He happened to be at 93rd Street when EMS was dispatched. Upon arrival, he found one female victim lying in the surf, a second unconscious victim being carried out of the water by two individuals and a third victim being carried farther offshore in a rip current. Lt. Ward Kovacs entered the rip and rescued the third victim. CPR was performed on at least one victim. All three were in serious or critical condition and transported for advanced medical care. Again, we have experienced another tragedy as we do several times each summer when people make poor decisions.

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Greek fare part of what draws 5,000 guests to festival each year Continued from Page 49

An assortment of food, including salad, lamb shanks and dolmathes (spicy ground beef wrapped in grape leaves rolled) will be available this weekend at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street during the 23rd annual Greek Festival.

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Parishioners of the 88th Street church have decorated the convention center with many of the country’s flags, posters, blue and white tablecloths and Greek decor. Live music and dancing for the entire family will begin at 5 p.m. each evening, and everyone is welcome to take part in the festivities. The Golden Flame Band will provide classic Greek music nightly, and Evangelakia will demonstrate traditional Greek folk dancing. But despite the entertainment line-up, the biggest attraction for visitors is always the authentic Greek cuisine. The men of St. George Church prepare the hundreds of pounds of delectable food that will be available during the festival, while the women bake the pastries. All the food is homemade at the church by volunteers. “They spend hours, days preparing the food,” Kaloroumakis said. “The food and the pastries are just excellent.” Menu items include keftedes (traditional Greek meatballs), dolmathes (spicy ground beef and rice wrapped in grape leaves and topped with avgolemono, an egg-lemon sauce), pastitso, (Greek lasagna) and moussaka (a baked dish with eggplant, ground beef, onions, tomatoes and cheese). Other popular items include spanakopita (a spinach pie), tiropita, manestra, ratatouille (fresh seasoned vegetables) and a half-chicken kotopoulo (marinated with oregano,

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 220 S. WASHINGTON ST. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from James M. Bowman dated September 20, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4789, Folio 430 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $176,000.00 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, Snow Hill, on AUGUST 15, 2012 AT 2:00 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 $20,000 in cash, cashiers check or certified check is required at time of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current real property taxes will be made as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All past due property taxes paid by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All transfer taxes shall be paid by the Purchaser. Purchaser shall pay all applicable agricultural tax, if any. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of

the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Jacob Geesing, Carrie M. Ward, David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees OCD-7/26/3t ___________________________________ 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 9727 VILLAGE LA., UNIT #9714 - D OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Thomas D. Plotts a/k/a Carolyn J. Plotts dated October 13, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4564, Folio 646 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $269,500.00 and an original interest rate of 6.125% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on AUGUST 7, 2012 AT 2:00 PM

cable agricultural tax, if any. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Jacob Geesing, Carrie M. Ward, Substitute Trustees OCD-7/19/3t ___________________________________ Atlantic Law Group, LLC PO Box 2548 Leesburg, VA 20177 703-777-2448

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ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit Number 9714D in the “Ocean Village at Old Bridge Condominium Phase Fourteen” 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 $29,000 in cash, cashiers check or certified check is required at time of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current real property taxes will be made as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All past due property taxes paid by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All transfer taxes shall be paid by the Purchaser. Purchaser shall pay all appli-

22 BREEZEWAY LA. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Daniel H. Kauffman and Colby C. Kauffman, dated September 23, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5158, folio 245 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred thereunder, the Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on JULY 31, 2012 AT 1:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property 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 $27,000 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. Time is of the essence as to the purchaser. If the purchaser defaults, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property shall be resold at the purchaser’s risk and expense. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive any benefit from the resale, including, but not limited to,

additional proceeds or surplus which may arise therefrom. 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 by the Substitute Trustee. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered at the time of sale or any time prior to settlement or if the settlement is delayed for any reason. In the event that the Secured Party executes a forbearance agreement with the borrower(s) described in the abovementioned Deed of Trust, or allows the borrower(s) to execute their right to reinstate or payoff the subject loan, prior to the sale, with or without the Substitute Trustee’s prior knowledge, this Contract shall be null and void and of no effect, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be the return of the deposit without interest. Purchaser shall pay for documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges/assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter 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. If the Substitute Trustee is unable to convey insurable title for any reason, but not limited to post sale audit by the Trustee or lender, or a resale is to take place for any reason, the purchaser(s) sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to a refund of the aforementioned deposit. In the event the sale is not ratified for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (File #523055) James E. Clarke, Substitute Trustee ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-7/12/3t ___________________________________ 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 215 CARSONS CT. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Dolores Parker Gray dated May 10, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4929, Folio 545 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $170,613.00 and an original interest rate of 6.50000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on AUGUST 1, 2012 AT 2:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully de-

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Legal Notices scribed 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 $18,000 in cash, cashiers check or certified check is required at time of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current real property taxes will be made as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All past due property taxes paid by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All transfer taxes shall be paid by the Purchaser. Purchaser shall pay all applicable agricultural tax, if any. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Jacob Geesing, Carrie M. Ward, David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees OCD-7/12/3t ___________________________________ 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 14 139TH ST., UNIT #3W A/R/T/A UNIT #3 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Daniel J. Hubbard and Marian D. Hubbard dated August 30, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4990, Folio 152 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $288,000.00 and an original interest rate of 7.000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on

is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Jacob Geesing, Carrie M. Ward, David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees OCD-7/12/3t ___________________________________

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ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit Number 3 in the “El-Gwendo West Condominium Horizontal Property Regime” 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 $29,000 in cash, cashiers check or certified check is required at time of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current real property taxes will be made as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All past due property taxes paid by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All transfer taxes shall be paid by the Purchaser. Purchaser shall pay all applicable agricultural tax, if any. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. 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,

OF CHARTER AMENDMENT TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND A CHARTER AMENDMENT INITIATED BY THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF OCEAN CITY PURSUANT TO THE POWER AND AUTHORITY OF ARTICLE XI-3 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF MARYLAND AND ARTICLE 23A, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND, TO AMEND SECTION C-407, ENTITLED COUNCIL TO BE JUDGE OOF QUALIFICATION FOR CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, ENACTED, AND ORDAINED BY THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF OCEAN CITY THAT SECTION C-407, BE AND THE SAME IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: The Council or a quorum of the whole number elected to the Council shall be the judges of the election and the qualifications of applicants for the office of Mayor and City Councilman. All regular Municipal elections under the provisions of this Charter shall be held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November ((third Tuesday in October)) in every evennumbered year at hours to be prescribed by the Board of Election Supervisors. RESOLVED this 2nd day of July, 2012 to be effective the fiftieth day hereafter unless on or before the fortieth day from the date hereof a petition signed by twenty percentum (20%) of the qualified voters requesting this Charter Amendment be submitted on referendum be presented to the legislative body by delivery to the Clerk. OCD-7/12/4t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF EMERGENCY BILL 12-4 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Emergency Bill 12-4 (Taxation and Revenue - Early Payment Discount) was passed by the County Commissioners on July 3, 2012. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § TR 1-209. (Repeals and reenacts this section of the Taxation and Revenue Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland to provide that the County Commissioners may establish by resolution a percentage discount of the amount of the county property tax which shall be granted for early payment of property taxes paid to the Treasurer during the period of July 1 through July 31 next

succeeding each levy; provides that such discount established by resolution of the County Commissioners shall apply to original Supplemental Real Property tax bills mailed by the Treasurer after July 15 next succeeding each levy which are paid to the Treasurer within 30 days of issuance; provides that such discount established by resolution of the County Commissioners shall apply to original Personal Property and Corporation Personal Property tax bills mailed by the Treasurer after July 15 next succeeding each levy which are paid to the Treasurer within 30 days of issuance; and provides that the County Commissioners may, by resolution, provide for an extension of the discount period for other tax bills which are mailed to the taxpayer after July 15.) This bill, having been declared an Emergency Bill, became effective immediately upon its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-7/12/3t ___________________________________ FREDERICK R. FRANKE JR. 77 FRANKLIN STREET ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 14752 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LEONA JULIA DENNISON Notice is given that Linda Desarno, 3682 Brookwood Drive, White Plains, MD 20695 and Lois Tayman, 4405 Quillen Circle, Waldorf, MD 20602, were on July 05, 2012 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Leona Julia Dennison who died on April 29, 2012, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 5th day of January, 2013. 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

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Legal Notices 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. Linda Desarno Lois Tayman Personal Representatives 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 12, 2012 OCD-7/12/3t ___________________________________

Clerk - Treasurer upon the request of the Mayor, Council President or a majority of the members of the Council. Except for those meetings permitted to be closed under state law, all meetings of the Mayor and Council shall be open to the public, and the rules of the Council shall provide that residents of the town shall have a reasonable opportunity to be heard at any meeting in regard to any municipal question. All appointments to city boards, commissions and committees, and the confirmation vote thereon, shall be made at open public meetings. RESOLVED this 10th day of July, 2012 to be effective the fiftieth day hereafter unless on or before the fortieth day from the date hereof a petition signed by twenty percentum (20 %) of the qualified voters requesting this Charter Amendment be submitted on referendum be presented to the legislative body by delivery to the Clerk. OCD-7/19/4t ___________________________________

NOTICE TOWN OF OCEAN CITY

CHARTER AMENDMENT RESOLUTION 2012–2 A CHARTER AMENDMENT INITIATED BY THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF OCEAN CITY PURSUANT TO THE POWER AND AUTHORITY OF ARTICLE XI -E OF THE CONSTITUTION OF MARYLAND AND ARTICLE 23A, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND, TO AMEND SECTION C -404, ENTITLED MEETINGS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL. THE SUBJECT MATTER AND TITLE TO THE SECTION OF THE CHARTER TO BE AMENDED HEREBY IS §C -404, ENTITLED MEETINGS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL. THE EFFECT OF THE CHARTER AMENDMENT IS TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF COUNCIL. THE SUBJECT MATTER TO BE DELETED BY THIS CHARTER AMENDMENT IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE DOUBLE PARENTHESES. THE SUBJECT MATTER TO BE ADDED IS UNDERSCORED. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, ENACTED, AND ORDAINED BY THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF OCEAN CITY THAT SECTION C 404, BE AND THE SAME IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: § C -404. Meetings of Mayor and Council. The newly elected Mayor, together with the newly elected Councilmen and the incumbent Councilmen shall meet at 7:30 p.m. on the Thursday in November ((October)) immediately following the election, for the purpose of organization. At said organizational meeting, the Councilmen shall elect one (1) of their members as President, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Council and shall preside at meetings of the Mayor and City Council. The Mayor and Council shall appoint one (1) member of the Council to serve as Secretary. After such organizational meeting, the Council shall meet regularly at such times as may be prescribed by its rules, but not less frequently than once each month. Special meetings shall be called by the

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 14753 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM R. HOENIG Notice is given that Kevin Hogan, 52 Wentworth Court, Westminster, MD 21158, was on July 05, 2012 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William R. Hoenig who died on August 25, 2011, 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 5th day of January, 2013. 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. Kevin Hogan 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 12, 2012 OCD-7/12/3t ___________________________________

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 3-101 and 3-102 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Worcester County Shoreline Commission in the meeting room at the Ocean Pines Branch of the Worcester County Library, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, Maryland on Thursday, August 2, 2012. The Board members will convene at 1:00 p.m. to discuss administrative matters and may perform on-site viewing of all or some of the following cases. Thereafter, the members will reconvene at 2:00 p.m. at the library to hear the scheduled cases. MAJOR CONSTRUCTION MAJOR 1 Todd E. Burbage – Request No. 2012-51 – Request to create a marsh along 309 feet of eroding shoreline with 44 cubic yards of sand and low profile stone and/or biologs not to exceed 10 feet channelward. Request also includes emplacement of 130 feet of stone revetment. This project is located on Public Landing Wharf Road, also known as Tax Map 65, Parcel 76, Lot 2, Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 2 George E. Young on behalf of the Worcester County Commissioners– Request No. 2012-52 – Request to demo existing boat ramp and install new 17’ x 64’ ramp with two 5’x 64’ handicap accessible walkways not to exceed 24 feet channelward. This project is located on Gum Point Road at the County owned Boat Ramp, also known as Tax Map 21, Parcel 209, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 3 Hi-Tide Marine on behalf of Robert and Bonnie Joyce– Request No. 201253 – Request to install a boatlift and two PWC lifts with associated pilings not to exceed 80 feet channelward. Request also includes replacement of one damaged mooring pile. This project is located on 9802 Martha’s Landing Drive, also known as Tax Map 27, Parcel 487, Lot 6, Martha’s Landing Subdivision, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 4 April and Nathan Winterson – Request No. 2012-54 – Request to install a 3’x 16’ walkway over marsh, 6’x 22’ perpendicular pier, and a 8’x 19’ “L” shaped platform not to exceed 30 feet channelward. This project is located on 36 Boston Drive, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 47, Section 11, Lot 46, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 5 McGinty Marine Construction on behalf of Robert Driscoll – Request No. 2012-55 – Request to install a boatlift with associated pilings onto existing pier not to exceed 43 feet channelward. This project is located on 6515 Hampton Road, also known as Tax Map 50, Parcel 50, Lot 20, Indian Creek Subdivision, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 6

Apple Marine on behalf of Richard A. Schubach – Request No. 2012-56 – Request to install a 5’x 120’ perpendicular pier with a 5’ x 35’ “L” shaped platform not to exceed 120 feet channelward. Request also includes installation of 2 – 2’x 12’ finger piers and 5 mooring poles. This project is located on 7867 Scotts Landing Road, also known as Tax Map 80, Parcel 54, Lot 4, Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 7 Hidden Oak Farm, LLC on behalf of Lawrence Perrone – Request No. 201257 – Request to install a boatlift with associated pilings not to exceed 17 feet channelward. This project is located on 19 Clipper Court, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 38, Section 1, Lot 375, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 8 Permit Ink on behalf of Douglas and Katherine Cater – Request No. 201258 – Request to install a 3’x 20’ perpendicular pier with a 6’x 20’ parallel dock not to exceed 16 feet channelward. Request also includes installation of 100’ of coir fiber logs for erosion control. This project is located on 12311 Dixie Drive, also known as Tax Map 10, Parcel 177, Lot 58, Holiday Harbor Subdivision, Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 9 Permit Ink for Ocean City Boatlifts and Marine Construction on behalf of Timothy D. Brouse – Request No. 2012-59 – Request to demo existing pier and install a 6’x 33’ parallel dock with a boatlift and associated pilings not to exceed 20 feet channelward. Request also includes installation of 2 PWC lifts with 10’ catwalks and associated pilings. This project is located on 15 Ebb Tide Court, also known as Tax Map 21, Parcel 273, Section 14C, Lot 146, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 10 Permit Ink for Ocean City Boatlifts and Marine Construction on behalf of Francis J. Hess, Jr.– Request No. 201245 – Request to install a boatlift and one PWC lift with associated pilings not to exceed 20 feet channelward. This project is located at 47 Moonshell Drive, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 41, Section 4, Lot 164, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. OCD-7/19/2t ___________________________________

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2012 At 7:00 pm

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Legal Notices Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Division 5, Section 110-121, et. seq., Conditional Uses, a request has been filed under the provisions of Section 110-304(2), Uses permitted by Conditional Use in the R-2A, Low Density Multiple-Family Residential, District, to permit expansion of existing electrical substation. The site of the request is described as Lots 1A and 1B as shown on a Plat entitled “Resubdivision Lot 1, Block 110, Fenwick Plat No. 4,” recorded in Plat Book R.H.O. No. 153, page 75; and Lots 2A and 2B as shown on a Plat entitled “Resubdivision Lot 2, Block 150, Fenwick Plat” and recorded among the Plat Records in Plat Book 190, Page 60; Parcels 2623A and 2624A, Map 118, further described as located on Sinepuxent and Derrickson Avenues between 137th and 138th Streets, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: DELMARVA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY – A CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA (FILE #1212100002) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing. Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates. For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-7/19/2t ___________________________________ KEVIN F. BRESS PESSIN KATZ LAW, P.A. 901 DULANEY VALLEY ROAD SUITE 400 TOWSON, MD 21204

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 14759 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JEANNE R. KRAMER Notice is given that Barbara Kramer Casserly Nock, 1303 Henderson Court, Bel Air, MD 21014, was on July 11, 2012 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Jeanne R. Kramer who died on February 16, 2012, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 11th day of January, 2013. 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 Kramer Casserly Nock 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 20, 2012 OCD-7/19/3t ___________________________________ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON PA RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 14766 Notice is given that the Circuit court of Fairfax County, VA appointed Timothy R. Kelly, 1647 Anderson Road, Unit 3, McLean, VA 22102 as the Executor of the Estate of Daniel Kelly AKA: Daniel C. Kelly who died on March 29, 2012 domiciled in Virginia, USA. 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. Timothy R. Kelly 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 19, 2012 OCD-7/19/3t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2012 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m Case No. 12-28, on the application of Christopher Barnes and Ann Marie Barnes, requesting a variance to reduce the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback, measured from the center line of a road, from 60 feet to 22.2 feet (an encroachment of 37.8 feet) and requesting a variance to reduce the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 50 feet to 20 feet (an encroachment of 30 feet) both associated with a proposed replacement of a single family dwelling in a R-1 Rural Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-205(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 12116 Angler Road, approximately 450 feet east of the intersection of Jerry Mack Road and Angler Road, Tax Map 26, Parcel 144, Lot 6 of the Hayman & Trimper Plat, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 12-29, on the application of Neil Baker, on behalf of Delmarva Power and Light Company, requesting a variance to reduce the Ordinance prescribed right side yard setback from 30 feet to 14 feet (an encroachment of 16 feet) associated with a proposed equipment storage structure in a R-3 Multifamily Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-207(c)(9) and ZS 1-305, located on the northerly side of Old Bridge Road (MD Route 707), approximately 150 east of the intersection of Golf Course Road and Old Bridge Road, Tax Map 27, Parcel 217, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-07/26/2t ___________________________________

TOWN OF OCEAN CITY

BID NOTICE The Town of Ocean City Maryland is currently accepting proposals for Engineering services to prepare plans

and specifications for renovations of the access control system at the Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot. Proposals will be received in the City Manager's Office located on the second floor of City Hall, 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. Mailing Address: 301 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Proposals will be accepted no later than 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Interested firms should submit three (3) copies of a written proposal prepared in accordance with this RFP. The proposal shall be in an envelope marked "Proposal for: INLET PARKING LOT RENOVATIONENGINEERING SERVICES.” Written proposals will be evaluated in accordance with this RFP. Award will be based on a combination of fee and qualifications. Successful proposers will have broad range experience in planning and designing parking control systems. Design Notice-to-Proceed is expected to be issued in September 2012 and the new system must be operational by April 1, 2013. For questions regarding this RFP, please contact the City Engineer: Terence J. McGean, PE, (410)2898796, fax (410)289-8809, email – tmcgean@oceancitymd.gov OCD-07/26/1t ___________________________________ JOSEPH E. MOORE WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON P.O. BOX 739 3509 COASTAL HWY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 14772 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RUSSELL E. HENMAN Notice is given that Joyce B. Henman, 6207 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863, was on July 23, 2012 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Russell E. Henman who died on July 1, 2012, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed

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Legal Notices within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Joyce B. Henman Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: July 26, 2012 OCD-7/26/1t ___________________________________ Michael Scott Cohen Substitute Trustee 213 Washington Street Cumberland, MD 21502 (301) 724-5200 MICHAEL SCOTT COHEN, ET AL. Substitute Trustees vs. ERLE C. TATTERSON Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-12-00032

NOTICE Notice is hereby given, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, this 20th day of July, 2012, that the foreclosure sale of the real property and improvements thereon located at 2035 Bypass Road, Pocomoke, MD 21851 ARTA 2035 Bypass Road, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee(s), be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 20th day of August, 2012; provided a copy of this Notice be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 13th day of August, 2012. The Report states the sale price for said property is $39,000.00. Stephen V. Hales CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Md. OCD-07/26/3t ___________________________________ ATTENTION COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN, CLAMMERS, LOBSTERMEN AND WATERMEN

REQUEST FOR BIDS West Ocean City Commercial Boat Slip Leases Worcester County, Maryland NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland, pursuant to Section 4-405 (West Ocean City Harbor) of the County Government Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, will accept sealed bids for three (3) 100-foot and five (5) 75-foot dock spaces in the commercial section of the County owned portion of the West Ocean City Harbor for a period commencing September 23, 2012 and expiring September 22, 2014. All bidders must be a bona fide commercial fishermen as defined in said ordinance and will be required to certify that they will operate a bona fide commer-

cial fishing operation from the West Ocean City Harbor and will use the dock space at least 270 days per lease year. All bids must be in writing, upon forms provided by the Office of the County Commissioners, Government Center - Room 1103, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 which may be obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-6321194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bid proposals will be accepted until 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 13, 2012 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids must be accompanied by a refundable bid deposit of $25.00. Envelopes shall be marked “West Ocean City Boat Slip Bid” in the lower left-hand corner, with the slip size also designated. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Budget Officer 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 any factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries should be directed to Kathy Whited, Budget Officer, at (410) 6321194. OCD-07/26/2t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD Thursday, August 9th, 2012 At 2:00 PM A request has been submitted to install a boatlift with poles and extend finger pier to outermost pole – total of 18’ for a total channelward of 24’ including community walkway. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 38 Harbour Club CM, 201 S Heron DR Parcel # 5311A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction Owner: Anthony P. Langello PW 12-062 A request has been submitted to demo an existing pier and install a new 6’ x 27’ shared pier with two (2) boatlifts with all associated poles for a maximum channelward extension of 27’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 13514 Holly LN Unit A Parcel # 9585A-4B-0 -0118-227615 in the Town of Ocean City, MD

Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm, LLC Owner: Raymond Austin PW 12-075 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift with all associated poles and a 6’ x 24’ pier for a maximum channelward extension of 24’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 509 Penguin DR Bldg C 101 Parcel # 4469 -101 -C-0 -0112-062527 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm, LLC Owner: Leonard Love PW 12-076 A request has been submitted to install one (1) boatlift on existing poles for a maximum channelward extension of 24’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 3603 N Canal St Slip 101 Parcel # 4326 -101-0 -0112-389747 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm, LLC Owner: Charles Brockett PW12-077 Board of Port Wardens Blake McGrath, Chairman Valerie Gaskill, Attorney OCD-07/26/2t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, ARYLAND 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, AUGUST 9, 2012 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 the minimum design standards of the Code to allow two (2) compact parking spaces 8’6” in width instead of 9 feet as required by Code. The site of the appeal is described as Parcel 7019, Lots 1 and 2, A. Bassett Min Subdivision Plat; Item IV, Parcel 7022 of the Taurus Joint Venture Plat, and Parcel 7098, Lot 10, Block 10 of the Isle of Wight Plat; and further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway, on the south side of 44th Street, and locally known as The Hampton Inn, 4301 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: ISLAND HOTEL PROPERTIES, INC. – (BZA 2348 #12-09400012) 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(1), Section 110-333, and Section 110-543 requesting a special use exception in the SC-1 zoning district to allow the creation of a synagogue and pursuant to Section 110-94(2)(b) a special parking exception to waive three (3) parking spaces

for this use. The site of the appeal is described as Unit 5 of the Bayside Plaza Condominium Plat, further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway between 137th and 138th Street, and locally known as 13709 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: RABBI NOAM COHEN – (BZA 2349 12-09400013) 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-07/26/2t ___________________________________ FAMILY COURT FOR THE STATE OF DELAWARE

NOTICE OF FAMILY COURT ACTION TO: Arthur Phillips, Respondent(s) Petitioner, Noraleesha Wiltbank has filled a Petition for Custody petition against you in the Family Court of the State of Delaware for Sussex County on July 16, 2012. If you do not file an answer with the Family Court within 20 days after publication of this notice, exclusive of the date of publication, as required by statute, this action will be heard in Family Court without further notice. Ron Mattox 7/23/12 OCD-07/26/1t ___________________________________

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Winner of the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for 15 Years and The Best of Excellence Award for 3 Years!

JULY 27, 2012

The Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant and Ocean Club feature Oceanfront Dining at its Finest with American and Continental Cuisine, serving Breakfast 7am - Noon, Lunch 11am - 2pm and Dinner 5pm - 11pm Our Award Winning Restaurant Specializes in a Variety of Certified Angus Beef,® Live Lobster , Fresh Seafood and Poultry

New Censation Power Play

Presenting Chef Shawn Reese’s ALL NEW MENU Served 7am - 11pm

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Sunday - Thursday 5-7 pm 20% Off Dinner Menu Entrees Holidays & Specials Excluded

Horizons Wine Festival 20% OFF bottled wines with the purchase of an appetizer or entree. Enjoy the best from our award winning wine list!

LENNY’S

BEACH BAR & POOL BAR • Open Daily 11:00 am

Friday, July 27th Thru Saturday, July 28th

Full Circle Sunday, July 29th Thru Thursday, August 2nd

On The Edge

PUB

$9.95 & $12.95 Dinner Specials 5-10pm

THURSDAY Lobster Lunacy 5-7pm 1 lb. Lobster $18.95

BREAKFAST BUFFET Monday Thru Saturday 7am-10:30am Adults $10.95 • Children 4-12 $7.95 3 & Under FREE

DELUXE SUNDAY Breakfast Buffet 7am-1pm Adults $14.95 • Children 4-12 $9.95 3 & Under FREE $2.50 House Brand Bloody Marys and Mimosas 9am - 1pm

FAMOUS ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT

$5.95 LUNCH SPECIALS DAILY 11 am-2 pm

Prime Rib, Crab Legs & Seafood Buffet Daily 5-9pm

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS DAILY 4-7 pm $5.50 - $7.00 Food Specials

Adults $34.95 • Children 4-12 $16.95 3 & Under FREE

DRINK SPECIALS • $3 Rail Drinks • $4 Margaritas $1.75 Drafts & $2.25 Domestic Beers

Children must be accompanied by an adult Reservations Suggested