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For first time in history of Worcester County, Republican voters outnumber Democrats By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) While the Eastern Shore votes as reliably red as the western shore does blue, as a pure numbers game registered Democrats have always outstripped their perennial foe in Worcester County. Until this year. Granted the number isn’t huge, but according to a report by the Worcester County Board of Elections, Rs outnumber Ds by 24 people, 14,528 to 14,504. When asked if this is the first time this has occurred, Election Director Patricia Jackson quickly answered “Yes.” Although Republicans were a relative rarity throughout the Eastern Shore in the 1950s and 1960s, the numbers have been closer in recent years, with Republicans moving toward numerical su-
premacy at a more rapid clip in the last decade. In addition, turnount among registered voters is reasonably high. In 2012, slightly more than 36,000 ballots were cast in Worcester County, or just a shade over 76 percent and somewhere in the middle of Maryland counties as a whole. Somerset County had 76.5 percent participation
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Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) The self-insurance model adopted by the city last year appears to have worked out fine, according to an update given to the City Council this week in anticipation of the city’s 2015 employee health insurance renewal. “With the move to selffunding, you are building a margin over time should we not have a good year,” said Roseanne Calzetta of Bolton Partners, the city’s insurance consultant. “Based on the experience so far, it looks like you’ll be in a surplus position at year-end.” Under a self-insured system, the city pays the costs of its employees’ medical claims directly out of funds set aside at the beginning of the year. If the year’s claims turn out to be less than was set aside – as looks to be the case for 2014 – then the leftover funds can be accrued in an account for later years. If the claims turn out to be in excess, the city’s annual
costs will be capped at 105 percent of the original projection, with CareFirst – the city’s insurer – rolling over any additional liability to subsequent years’ payments. This is as opposed to a fully insured plan, where the city pays CareFirst a flat rate regardless of the actual claims cost, thus having CareFirst assume all the risk and reward. Moving to self-insurance saved the city $522,460, Calzetta said. This is due partly to a reduction in administrative fees from CareFirst, the city’s insurer, as well as the city being able to avoid the 1.5 percent tax placed on fully insured plans by Obamacare. Calzetta recommended, and the council approved, keeping the city’s surplus in a separate fund until the fund is equal to 10 percent of the city’ estimated annual claims payout. This would give the city a two-year buffer of the maximum 105 percent liability under CareFirst’s self-insured model. Health costs for 2015 are projected to increase four percent nationwide, with Calzetta recommending the city See CITY page 6
Bolt bolts from Ocean City Council election Contender in contest quickly backs out with voting 11 days away
Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Oct 24, 2014) Greenhouse Deli owner Nancy Bolt,
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who was considered by many to be a serious contender in the Nov.4 Ocean City municipal election, abruptly bowcd out of the contest Thursday morning. Bolt withdrew her political advertising and alerted this newspaper that she was no
longer in the race. Bolt was present at Wednesday’s political event for the lobbying group Citizens for Ocean City, although she was not endorsed by the organization. “I was up at 2 a.m. last night thinking about it,” Bolt
said. “It was a tough decision.” Bolt would not elaborate on the reasons for her surprising move, coming as it did with less than two weeks before the election. What is known, however, is that Bolt wants to expand
her business, located at 15th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, a goal which could be affected if she were to commit to a political career. “I’m not afraid of losing,” Bolt said. “I’m more concerned about what I would do if I won a seat.”
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(Oct. 24, 2014) The deadline to request a 2014 Gubernatorial General Election absentee ballot for mail delivery is Tuesday, Oct. 28. The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the general election for online delivery is Friday, Oct. 31. Any registered voter in Maryland may request and vote by absentee ballot. A voter who wishes to vote by absentee ballot may request an absentee ballot (1) online for voters with a Maryland driver’s license or MVA-issued ID card; (2) by submitting a signed application; (3) by telephone; (4) in writing; or (5) in person at the voter’s local board of elections. Visit www.elections.maryland.gov/voting/absentee.html to request an absentee ballot online, to print an application, or to locate the address and contact information for local board of elections. If a voter wishes to receive an absentee ballot by mail, the voter’s local board of elections must receive a completed absentee ballot application: • If the request is mailed, by 8 p.m.
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Hospitals prepped for every scenario–not just Ebola By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Oct 24, 2014) The signs hang ominously in the windows of medical clinics associated with Atlantic General Hospital and Peninsula Regional Medical Center warning potential clients they may need to divulge their past travel plans if they plan to use their services in the future. This iteration of the 7 Ps as applied to disaster management comes with a hint of self-aware reassurance from Mary Beth D’Amico, the vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer of PRMC. “While the possibility of an Ebola outbreak on the Eastern Shore may seem remote, Peninsula
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Partisan turnout growing in lower shore counties Continued from Page 1 with 81 percent and 85 percent participation respectively. Wicomico and Somerset numbers were comparable to previous years and to the general higher trend during this particular election cycle. Unaffiliated voters made one of their larger jumps between the 2010 and 2012 election cycles, booming from about 5,300 in 2010 to 6,000 in 2012 and ending up at almost 6,400 today. Their turnout was low in both previous years with 43 percent in 2010 and 63 percent in 2012. There exists within Worcester County a smattering of other minor parties such as the Green, Libertarian, Constitution and even a Socialist, but their registration numbers are a small fraction of even the unaffiliated voters, with the Libertarians having the most registered voters at 166. The Worcester County Board of Elections reports that the “books are closed” for this coming election, and no new registrations can be accepted. The only way to vote and have it counted on election day is if the voter registration has been classified as “pending,” meaning there was some sort of difficulty verifying some required data. Though there are fewer than 40 pending voters in Worcester County, status can still be switched to active by means of a valid driver’s license or full Social Security number at the regular polling place.
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Worcester schools see new weapons, smoking policies Board of Education also passes revamped policy on compulsory attendance
By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) Worcester schools will see new policies on weapons, smoking and the mandatory attendance age following measures approved by the Board of Education Tuesday. New weapons policy For the first time, the schools have an official policy on weapons, specifically barring students from possessing, using or threatening to use a weapon on school grounds or at school-related activities. “We didn’t have a specific, spelledout weapons policy,” the board’s Chief Operating Officer Louis Taylor said. “We wanted to have something clear.” The policy follows major changes in student discipline guidelines across Maryland, which aims to overhaul a longstanding zero-tolerance approach to school discipline. Visit http://bit.ly/1vMVZiQ to read the new weapons policy. Find Worcester schools’ updated discipline policy at http://bit.ly/1kpQhOa. “We wanted to try to establish some parameters for ensuring a safe and nurturing school environment for students and staff,” added Dr. Aaron Dale, Supervisor of Student Services. Getting ahead of nicotine As municipalities, including Ocean City, work to keep regulations abreast of changes in nicotine products such as electronic cigarettes, so are the schools. Worcester schools’ updated smoking policy stretches beyond tobacco products by also banning the use or
possession of other smokeless tobacco or unregulated nicotine products on school grounds. “We need to cut down on nicotine use in our children,” Board Vice President Jonathan Cook said, “For anybody that thinks that’s a little bit harsh, we need to look at what’s happening in health care communities. Everybody is moving towards a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus,” he added. Taylor noted the spread of e-cigs and vaping in other venues like the Boardwalk will “certainly will filter to our schools.” Penalties remain the same as they were for traditional tobacco products. Rise in age to drop out Following the same changes at the state level, Worcester’s Board of Education also passed a revamped policy on compulsory attendance, or the age at which students are allowed to leave school. In the 2015-2016 school year, that age will jump from 16 to 17 years. It will rise again from 17 to 18 during the 2016-2017 year. While it is a big change, Taylor said that Worcester schools never trumpeted the 16-year rule anyway. “Not a lot of people knew that the compulsory age was 16 and we never advertised it,” he said, “We work very hard with kids at 16 who come in and talk to principals and guidance counselors about all kinds of alternative ways to keep them in school,” Taylor added. “We don’t allow kids just to… walk away easily.” Worcester schools’ dropout rate remained below 3 percent over the last decade, according to data from www.MdReportCard.org. Dale added the rule does not apply to students who graduate early, at age 17 for example.
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Early voting now running at Gull Creek, through Oct. 30 County elections board sets up at senior center, targeting retirees and working voters
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By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) Early voting on the November General Election began Thursday morning in Worcester County. The Gull Creek Senior Center will host early voting every day through Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Community Sunroom. The Worcester County Board of Elections conducts federal, state and county elections on even-numbered years. As an off year for presidential elections, this year’s ballot includes candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives as well as Maryland governor and lieutenant governor, comptroller, attorney general, state senators and delegates, and county commissioners. Turnout was historically low during the primary election in June, and officials with the Worcester County Board of Elections expect that trend to continue during early voting. “The primary had a pretty low turnout, so unless people are excited about some of the races we’re expect-
ing a low turnout — not like a presidential year,” said WCBE Information Systems Specialist Dale Godfrey. “Usually there’s a little rush of people when we first open, and then later on during lunchtime, dinnertime and when people are getting off work. Those are really the times when we see groups of people coming out.” To avoid potential crowds, Godfrey advised voters to spread out throughout the day. “Early evening, after dinner and midday are great,” he said. “Midmorning and mid-afternoon you could probably walk right in and vote.” Godfrey said early voting attracts seniors and “busy, working people.” “Retirees often take advantage because they have time to vote whenever they want,” he said. “It’s ideal for them, but it’s really ideal for working people. We vote Sunday as well, and most people are off on Sunday except retail. Take advantage of it.” Find the Gull Creek Senior Center off Decatur Street near Worcester Highway, on 1 Meadow Street in Berlin. Polls open on the General Election Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information call 410-632-1194 or visit www.co.worcester.md.us/elections.
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By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) Three issues with the pending update to 2011 legislation formed the basis for another delay in zoning for solar-powered electricity production in Worcester, a delay the board promised to end during the next legislative session. The 2011 law provides for three designations by proposed output: small, medium and large at 5 kilowatts, between 5-200kW and 200+kW respectively. The new plan will add a utility-grade designation that is intended to cap large at 2.5 megawatts and cover that output and anything greater. The first problem pointed out by attorney Mark Cropper representing a corporation and landowner is that V-1 zoning, which previously would have allowed the open-ended large designation, was not included in the new utility designation. Cropper said his clients have already spent countless hours and hundreds of thousands of dollars in pursuit of the project, now endangered by this update. The second designation, was not included in the new utility came from another attorney, Robert Busler, who said he was involved with both the Pocomoke City and Perdue solar fields operating today. He said the designations of large and utility should be further split, because there is too much difference between a field producing kilowatts and one producing megawatts. The third issue came from the commissioners themselves. With elections around the corner and a number of members retiring, the process already under way for some eight months would be further endangered if potential new members of the board needed to be brought up to speed on where the current efforts remain. Essentially, the commissioners and developers both are wary of starting back at square one, feeling it might be unfair to those already working and the money already spent in pursuit of solar energy. Several commissioners felt they were not yet ready to vote in light of these and other small problems found with the existing updates, including legislative bantering about the definitions of “vegetative screens” vs. “vegetative barriers,” but also said that they were conscious of the time element involved. In the end, the board resolved to bring the issue back to the forefront during the next legislative session scheduled for Nov. 18, and all of the board members said they would be prepared to vote on the updates, including any potential changes made in light of the problems outlined above, at that time.
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Re-vamped Md. Obamacare exchange starts Open enrollment to begin next month; insurers hope new system more accurate
By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) If you’re in the market for public health insurance, get ready to sign up. And if you signed up last year, get ready to do it all over again. In either instance, keep your fingers crossed. Maryland’s Health Exchange system is slated to re-open Nov. 9, using the entirely new website and database borrowed from Connecticut following the stream of technical difficulties that plagued Maryland’s own system during its rollout last year. This means that the 72,000 people who were able to enroll in Maryland last year will have to re-input their information this year. Further, many are skeptical that the new system will be any easier. “After training on the Connecticut technology, it is just as difficult to use as last year’s Maryland software,” said Chris Keen of Keen Insurance in West Ocean City. “Certain questions the user is asked haven’t really been changed. These are the same questions that caused problems last year.”
On the upside, Keen said, the Connecticut system is supposed to correct the internal math errors – not caused by the users – that caused the system to incorrectly calculate the subsidy level for a given insurance plan as proscribed by the Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as Obamacare. “The hope this year is that the subsidies are at least correct,” Keen said. “The issue comes from user questions. When you’re determining your income, do I put just my wages, do I add unemployment, gifts, social security? These kinds of questions are still things the user has to fill out.” Maryland is one of a few states that has elected to run its own healthcare exchange network, as mandated by the federal Affordable Care Act, rather than pay the federal government to incorporate the state in to the federal healthcare.gov system. By subscribing to the exchange, people who are uninsured or underinsured by their employer can pool their buying power to purchase their own private insurance plans, many of which are subsidized by the federal government. Anyone making less than 400 percent of the poverty line will receive some type of discount, depending on the level of coverage they select.
Statewide, roughly 72,000 Marylanders enrolled last year. Keen had about 250 enrollees in the Ocean City area last year, all of whom will have to be re-enrolled in the next two months. Even with the Connecticut technology, Maryland’s system is still having issues with allowing users to make corrections. Any changes have to be made from inside the system by health exchange employees. “Once you make an error, you can’t change it until someone at the exchange does it,” Keen said. Like many, Keen has developed his own system to figure out what an individual’s subsidy should be, based on federal guidelines, regardless of what the system spits out. “My fear is how I’ll get the subsidies corrected if they turn out to be wrong,” he said. “The hope, obviously, is that the Connecticut system will finally get them right.” For 2015, the federal government has increased penalties for individuals who do not carry health insurance or are not exempted via Medicare. The IRS will charge a penalty of two percent of Adjusted Gross Income. “I would say half of my clients have had coverage before, where they had purchased their own plan because they did not have it available through an employer, and half were actually new purchasers of insurance
who, because of the federal subsidy, were just now able to find it affordable,” Keen said. Employers of a certain size are required by the ACA to offer a certain level of coverage to employees, who are not eligible for subsidized plans on the exchange if they have a qualified “affordable plan” through their employer. Only businesses with 100 or more full-time or equivalent employees – calculated by adding up total hours and dividing by 120 hours per month – must provide insurance. Next year, all businesses with over 50 will fall under the requirement. “Basically, the federal government cut employers between 50 and 99 some slack for this year,” Keen said. However, the legislation does still have one major flaw that has yet to be fixed. If an employee is offered a qualified plan through their employer, they are barred from getting any subsidy on the exchange. For some reason, this also applies to their spouse or children, even if the employer does not offer coverage that would qualify as “affordable” for the whole family. “That’s not a glitch in the Connecticut system, that’s how the law was written,” Keen said. “It’s one of the biggest holes. But because of the gridlock in DC, nothing’s happening to get it changed.”
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POLICE/COURTS
Indecent exposure Ocean City Police arrested a Delaware man in the early hours of Sunday after they found him asleep, naked and in a running car. Officers knocked on the windows and shined flashlights in the car to wake up Joshua W. Long, 27, of Selbyville, who was found sleeping on top of a unidentified woman in the passenger’s side of the car. After they asked Long to put on pants, he got out of the car to look for them. Long asked the officers why they stopped him and began to raise his voice at them for bothering him “for having some fun,” the report said. He put on a pair of sweatpants and continued to question why the officers were treating him like a “crazy person” and said they should be out looking for “real criminals.” While looking for his wallet and ID in the driver’s side, Long pulled his sweatpants down and drew a pair of jeans from the car. “Long again began to loudly argue that we were treating him like a ‘crazy person’ and wasting our time with him while we could be out looking for ‘real criminals’ while standing completely naked,” the report said. The officers told Long he was under arrest for indecent exposure and asked him to place his arms behind his back, but he tensed up to prevent them from moving his arms.
One officer picked Long up and dropped him to the ground while the other held his arm, causing all three to fall to the ground. An officer told Long he would use his Taser if he did not cooperate. Long did not cooperate, the officer used his Taser and Long was subsequently successfully arrested. During processing, officers found two packages of Suboxone, a treatment of opioid addiction, for which he was not carrying a prescription, folded in Long’s money. He is charged with indecent exposure, resisting and interfering with arrest and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Long is slated to appear in district court Nov. 19.
Domestic dispute Ocean City police charged a Pasadena man with second-degree assault and trespassing after neighbors at his hotel said they heard the sound of a woman choking in his room. Officers arrived at the downtown lodge just after 1 a.m. Sunday to answer a call about noise. They entered the room where Eric John Askew, 32, and his girlfriend were staying. Officers found the woman lying facedown on the floor between the two beds. She was unresponsive at first, and then sat up crying. Askew said the two had gotten into
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Suspected heroin Ocean City police charged a Delaware woman with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and associated paraphernalia after they found what they recognized as heroin on her. Alanna M. Hall, 18, of Georgetown, was a passenger in a car parked in the North Division Street municipal lot when an officer approached the car, saying the windows were fogged and reported he smelling marijuana. He said Hall appeared nervous and made “furtive movements” in a bag at her feet. An accompanying sergeant asked Hall to get out of the car and she placed both hands in the bag before covering them with a blanket and sitting on a curb nearby, per police request. The officer noted Hall was moving her hands under the blanket and heard crinkling paper. He asked her to see her hands and, after she refused, threatened to handcuff Hall. She took her hands out, revealing multi-colored wax papers commonly used to package heroin.
The sergeant asked Hall if she had and syringes and she said yes. After she was arrested for possession of heroin, police found two syringes, a burnt metal spoon, two brown cotton balls and wax papers. They found more wax papers and syringes in her backpack. No marijuana or marijuana paraphernalia was reported found. Hall had no prior record and is slated to appear in district court Jan. 21, 2015.
Street brawl Ocean City Police charged two Ocean City men with disorderly conduct after a fight broke out when one attempted to steal the other’s pizza slice, one party said. The brawl happened just before 2 a.m. last Wednesday on Eighth Street, where Pickles Pub is known to draw a crowd during its Tuesday night specials. An officer on patrol in an unmarked car saw Matthew Edward Severe, 24, approach Jeremy Robert Markel, 31, reverse his hat and invade Markel’s space. The surrounding crowd separated the two, but both put their hands in the air “challenging each other to a fight,” the report said. They continued to approach each other, but the crowd blocked them. Severe then took off his shirt and hat and returned to fight. The officer saw him push Markel. “It was obvious that a fistfight was about to begin,” he said. He told both men to sit, but Markel refused until the officer showed him his Taser. Severe explained Markel had tried to steal his slice of pizza in Pizza Mambo’s nearby and both men said they were acting in self-defense. Markel was released on personal recognizance under the condition he has no contact with Severe. Severe posted bond and was released under the same condition with Markel. Both are slated to appear in district court Nov. 17.
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Vols. needed for OCDC clean-up (Oct. 24, 2014) On Saturday, Nov. 8, from 911:30 a.m., the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) and its Clean-Up Committee will present its second annual “Ocean City Clean Sweep” to pick up litter and debris scattered around downtown Ocean City between the inlet and 17th Street. The OCDC is requesting volunteers, business groups, and schools to volunteer for this year’s Clean Sweep. The OCDC is a nonprofit organization charged with revitalizing downtown Ocean City. Last year’s event was a success and resulted in many trash bags being filled. Volunteers will walk the streets of downtown
Ocean City picking up trash, litter and cigarette butts left over from this summer. Gloves, rakes, and trash bags will be provided. The Town of Ocean City will provide the dumpster. The Ocean City Fire Department and its cadets will be spraying clean several downtown streets. All participants will receive a free shirt. A lunch will be provided to volunteers. The base and meeting location for the cleanup event will be the OCDC office at 108 Dorchester Street in downtown Ocean City. Prizes will also be awarded. If interested in volunteering, contact the OCDC at 410-289-7739.
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COUNTY BRIEFS
Park repairs The commissioners accepted bid documents to repair posts at the pavilion in John Walker Smith Park, in Snow Hill, during their Tuesday meeting. Program Open Space funds of $17,000 will finance the repairs.
ilar system, their compliance jumped to nearly 100 percent. Thinking it might be a burden on small businesses, commissioners Madison Bunting, Virgil Shockley and Louise Gulyas voted against the measure.
Sewer hookup Fire inspections The Worcester County Commissioners narrowly passed a new fire inspection program during their Tuesday meeting. Fire Marshal Jeff McMahon said his department noticed that, while the county allows third-party vendors to make fire inspections, there is no process to review their findings. The vendors are also not obliged to provide the county with reports that they have performed inspections. Therefore, the Fire Marshal’s office has no idea of their validity, completeness or thoroughness. Up to 60 percent of structures might not have reported inspection data, McMahon said, adding that when Ocean City implemented a sim-
At the request of petitioner Mitchell Parker, the commissioners postponed a hearing to integrate Frontier Town into the Mystic Harbour Sewer Planning area until their Nov. 18 session. They did not disclose their reasoning. A portion of Frontier Town is already serviced by the Assateague Pointe system, but the integration with Mystic Harbour would eliminate 50,000 gallons per day of conventional wastewater.
HazMat training The Maryland Emergency Management Agency is providing almost $6,900 for a two-day HazMat training session, provided Worcester County matches 25 percent of the
funding. Director of Emergency Services Fred Webster said the county would have no problem meeting the match using staff time and facilities, which would not cost the county anything they didn’t already have. Similarly, the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services System is providing a $1,500 grant for Emergency Medical Dispatch employees to purchase videos they can watch while on duty that would count toward recertification hours.
Nitrogen monitoring Calling the highest level of funding available for the most stringent controls “punitive,” the commissioners embraced the next-highest level at $10,000 annually to encourage the use of “best available technology” for septic systems. At that price, the county is required to monitor for the best technology, verify service contracts, notify owners of non-compliance, respond to complaints with on-site evaluations, log all service visits and report discrep-
ancies. Funds are renewed annually and the county can increase or decrease involvement at that time.
Vehicle purchases The county commissioners approved funding for the following cars and will move forward with bids to purchase vehicles, except for those the Worcester County Health Department will be purchasing by itself: Public works maintenance is looking for two trucks. Water and wastewater will get five trucks and plus a utility truck. The Fire Marshal wants one full-size 4x4 SUV. The Health Department wants three compact cars, two minivans and two eight-passenger vans. The Sheriff’s office requests one full-size 4x4 SUV and six full-size 4x2 police pursuit SUVs.
STEM computers The county purchased 21 laptops in 2013 for use in the Step-up and Reach for the Stars STEM (Science Continued on Page 16
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Focused on What Counts! Keep Ocean City Safe, Clean and Affordable, The Right Experience, The Right Values! Here is what a few people have to say about Wayne: “You [Wayne] always bring a fair and responsible view point to the table plus you are willing to listen to other’s perspectives as well.” Marlene Ott, Chairperson, Worcester County Planning Commission “I have had the pleasure of being associated with Wayne Hartman for over 5 years as a member of the Ocean City Development Corp. He has the best interest of our community in both his personal and business dealings. Wayne will be a hard working councilman and he will strive to keep our town a strong and viable place to live, work and visit.” Geoffrey H. Robbins, D.D.S., Past Chairman, Planning & Zoning Commission “Wayne has been an OC Local for many years. With his downtown property management skills and expertise, I think he will bring good common sense business strategies to our council.” Joel D. Brous, GM, Flamingo Motel
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COUNTY BRIEFS Continued from Page 15 Technology Engineering and Mathematics) enrichment programs offered during the summer to local students. The commissioners approved using these machines, upon proof of proper insurance, by Fawn Mete, director of the Red Doors Community Center, to generate interest in the program.
Pump stations The commissioners approved the division of six sewage pump projects in Ocean Pines into three groups of two stations each with similar requirements to expedite construction during their Tuesday meeting.
Inspectors will be onsite to ensure each project is compatible with the contract, the consistency of the work product and integrated into the system properly.
Administrative fee In what was a normal reimbursement proceeding for paperwork associated with Department of Human Services’ cases, Commissioner Virgil Shockley made an observation during the county commissioner’s Tuesday meeting. State senate candidate Mike McDermott was representing the Sheriff’s office for what usually amounts to a housekeeping measure. The reimbursement to him was $53,000,
but Shockley noted a $2,100 charge to McDermott for an administration fee. A lighthearted, yet partisan, exchange followed since the two officials represent different political parties.
Code corrections The county commissioners approved a new definition of townhomes during their Tuesday meeting. Townhomes traditionally called “multi-family structures” in former iterations of law are now defined as single-family structures in terms of the fire code, and a provision in V-1 (Village) zoning omitted regulations for cemeteries within those zoned areas.
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By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) Despite warnings from County Attorney Sonny Bloxom and Director of Development Review and Permitting Ed Tudor, the Worcester County Commissioners waded into the troubled waters of an aquaculture farm set up in the South Point neighborhood. The commissioners voted 4-3, with Virgil Shockley, Jim Bunting and Louise Gulyas against removing aquaculture as a permitted principal use for land zoned E-1 and instead allowing it by special exception, a process that requires more approvals from county officials. It also ups the required lot size for an aquaculture operation from five to 15 acres. This process was undertaken with the specific purpose of limiting the operations of a single aquaculture farm in South Point, run by an individual not present at the hearing and identified only as “Mr. Marsh.” This person, as was stated several times during the hearing, owns a five-acre lot in the area. A neighbor’s concerns that Marsh would simply purchase the lot next door to his, another five acres, resulted in an increase in the land requirement from five to 15 acres. According to commissioner president Bud Church, lawsuits have been filed and defended, but the cost to pursue a legal remedy is becoming too great for the neighbors. Church said Marsh has “the State (of Maryland) on his side.” Bunting voiced strong objections to the change because it would affect his district miles away from the contested area. He said he thought the role of the commissioners was to speak for the entire county and not to get involved in neighborhood concerns. Part of the issue seems to be who can control what in terms of governance. The county has authority over planning and zoning, the federal government regulates the water, and the state has jurisdiction over the ground under the water. Because aquaculture uses the land in support of water-borne farming the state would like to encourage, overlapping interests quickly turn into disagreements. Clearly divided over who should do what, if anything, and which who should be held responsible, the board voted to enact the legislation. Enforcement will once again likely be an issue. Tudor noted that while the county may have the authority to enforce certain things, in practical terms his office would be unable to manage the glut of complaints about property use he expects to receive.
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OC beach toy donations increase to $3,500 Town hoping to have more play structures for 2015 season along Boardwalk
By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) The town now has $3,500 in private donations to purchase additional beach play equipment for downtown Ocean City and supporters are asking for the public to keep the momentum going. Following a $1,000 donation made several weeks ago by Tow Boat U.S. owner Greg Hall, city council-
men Doug Cymek and Brent Ashley In July, the city installed what it each gave $500 checks to the town hopes will be the first of several new this week to further jump-start the play structures on the beach, a cast effort. concrete dinosaur “Greg asked me skeleton and fossil to let you know that eggs for children to ‘Greg asked me to let you we have $1,500 climb on and crawl more and to thank know that we have $1,500 more through. The city those that gave,� and to thank those that gave.’ shelled out $16,480 Ashley said. for the dinosaur set Brent Ashley The additional —actually half of donors, each of the original price — whom gave $500, were Rob Jager of given that the manufacturer had Rob’s Lawn Care, Jim Payne of used that particular set as a display Ocean City Fisherman’s Marina, and model. Tony Christ of Layton Plaza LLC. The drive to raise funds for addi-
tional equipment stems from the retirement of the city’s old wooden beach play sets before the 2013 season. Age, and that the structures were never intended for commercial use, had caused them to become structurally unsound. Liability claims against the city were increasing, as was illicit use of the structures at night by teenage visitors. Over the past 18 months, the city has searched for viable alternatives and funding methods. Boardwalk merchants purchased the original structures.
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Wal-Mart employees respond to health cuts Berlin store workers find loss of coverage to be par for the course at retail giant By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) The recent news of Wal-Mart ending health coverage for part-time employees was dwarfed only by Ebola, ISIS and possibly election coverage in the headlines, but the employees who spoke to Ocean City Today on condition of anonymity either didn’t care, didn’t know or weren’t eligible for benefits in the first place. Wal-Mart announced on Oct. 7 through its official blog that it would be joining retailers such as Target, Home Depot, Walgreens and Trader Joe’s in reducing benefits to parttime employees who work less than
30 hours per week, which will affect about two percent of their 1.3 million employees. “They didn’t tell me anything about that,” said Steve R., “what they did tell me was that I was supposed to be in maintenance but as you can see I’m out here pushing carts. I’m going to get Medicare anyway because [Wal-Mart] takes all the chips and gives me none.” The Berlin store manager referred Ocean City Today its corporate communications office on matters affecting healthcare coverage. He declined to provide a number of employees affected by the change at his store. Randy Hargrove, an official WalMart Company spokesperson, also declined to provide numbers of affected employees in Berlin, the peninsula or the region.
“We are dealing with our associates on an individual level. We are not releasing the information on an individual basis,” Hargrove said. That may explain why the employees we spoke to had no idea of any changes. “I would jump at the chance for benefits,” Louise M. said. “There are lots of hardworking people here that should be taken care of. I don’t understand why they would take from me so you could have a little bit more.” Mary, an 11-year veteran with the company and the only full-time employee we spoke with is no fan of the changes under the Affordable Care Act, but agrees with some of the sentiments contained within. “Everyone should have insurance and everyone should have the ability to get insurance. We need more
workers anyway, and I don’t understand why [the changes had been made].” Ralph Z. said he is part time, but his anniversary hasn’t hit yet and doesn’t think he is eligible for benefits. “From what I’ve been told the benefits aren’t that great anyway, so it doesn’t really affect me,” he said. If offered, he indicated he probably wouldn’t enroll. Taddy T. is a temporary worker at Wal-Mart and said all new hires are considered temporary for a length of time before they could even be considered for part-time status. “The company shows us what they think about us in the money. They didn’t tell us of any changes to anything. If it gets to be too bad, I’ll walk. I’ll go over to Ocean City somewhere and get a job there.”
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From there, it makes a further perintendent. six-mile subterranean trek to Five Before the town opened its two Mile Branch, where it joins other spray irrigation sites, its wastewater treated water in a 30-million gallon flowed into Hudson Branch, which lagoon. drains into Trappe Creek and eventuAt the press of a button, two ally Newport Bay, listed as a stressed pumps send water from the lagoon body of water by local environment surging to the sprinklers that line group Maryland Coastal Bays. about 60 acres of woods, Latchum Even treated, wastewater contains said. nitrogen and phosphorus, nutrients This time of year, when plants are that can boost algae blooms and lead at peak productivity, the Five Mile to problems in waterways. But the Branch facility pumps nearly all the spray irrigation sites only spread as water it receives into the woods. But much water as the trees there can ab- during the winter, when trees are sorb, Kreiter said, meaning the dormant, the large lagoon â&#x20AC;&#x153;fills up plants â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not waters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; absorb the nu- pretty quick,â&#x20AC;? he said. trients. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This time of year, this is what we At a cost of $3.5 million, funded by want to see â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mostly empty,â&#x20AC;? he the Maryland Department of the En- said on the tour. vironment, Water Quality Financing Like the Liberytown site, Five Mile Administration and Brach will eventuthe Maryland Deally become ripe for partment of Houstree harvesting, ing and Community helping pump some â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;People are afraid of the Developmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s money back into â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; factor. Everyone thinks the operation. Community Develspray irrigation is great until opment Block â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s revenue Grant, the new from something itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in your backyard.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; spray irrigation that wouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone Jane Kreiter, center wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t down the drain,â&#x20AC;? Berlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of water Kreiter said. cheap. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was a cost resources and public works While some associated with it, neighbors opposed but at the end of the the spray system, day, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing the citing its long disright thing. You either pay now or tance from Berlin and potential to atyou pay later,â&#x20AC;? Kreiter said. tract geese and their various â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to protect our coastal problems, including disease, Kreiter bays. Our economy depends on said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more a matter of educating them,â&#x20AC;? she added. the public. Ten onsite monitoring wells safeâ&#x20AC;&#x153;People are afraid of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; facguard the land at Five Mile Branch, tor. Everyone thinks spray irrigation tracking everything from chloride, ni- is great until itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in your backyard,â&#x20AC;? trogen and phosphorus to fecal col- she said. iform in groundwater, she said. However, the goal is to improve â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had baseline data before any water quality â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ultimately a good construction and the numbers have thing. already improved,â&#x20AC;? Kreiter said, As to why other municipalities, adding that both upstream and such as Ocean City, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t follow suit, downsteam wells are in place. she said that lack of suitable land to How it all works looks less compli- sponge up high volumes of water and cated than it is. More than 600 sprin- the associated costs are the major klers line a series of small paths in the blocks. woods at the Five Mile Branch site, As for as Berlin, though, the Five where they spray Berlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s treated Mile Branch site has the capacity to wastewater. spray even more than it does â&#x20AC;&#x201D; about The quality of the water thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s re- 200 of its 300 acres are unused, leased there surpasses health depart- Latchum said. ment standards, Kreiter said, but it Spraying the full site would take a certainly doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start that way. lot more manpower, as two employIt originates in the gutters, sinks, ees are already there most days maintubs and toilets of Berlin. taining nearly 100 miles of paths, he Wastewater goes to the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s re- said. cently upgraded sewage treatment Still, Latchum was hard-pressed to plant, where a series of â&#x20AC;&#x153;bugsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; bac- name any pitfalls of Berlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spray teria, rotifers and other helpful or- system for dispersing its wastewater. ganisms â&#x20AC;&#x201D; clean the ammonia, After a pause, he added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The nitrates and other undesirables, biggest problem we have is ticks.â&#x20AC;?
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The Worcester County Commissioners gathered with representatives from the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and other agencies to dedicate the new Mystic Harbour Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tuesday. Pictured, from left, are Jim Merrill and Jason Yoder of Bearing Construction, Darl Kolar of EA Engineering, Commissioners M. Jim Bunting and Bud Church, Neil Hallowell of EA Engineering, Kelly Baxter, and Abiola Adebanjo of JMT Engineering and Dr. Bill McGowan of the USDA Rural Development.
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Oct 24, 2014) Upgrades, promotions and a ceremonial unveiling all heralded the arrival of Worcester County’s newest general in the fight against effluent. At Tuesday’s meeting before the Worcester County Commissioners were to cut the ribbon on the new plant upgrades, some additional tweaks were made. First, the Department of Public Works petitioned to add two new outflows: Eagle’s Landing golf course, and a connection – partially installed already — to the Ocean City wastewater treatment plant when capacity runs short. Second, the permitted flow is to be increased from 250,000 to 450,000 gallons per day. The plant was originally conceived
with the idea of running 450,000 gpd through the system, but to do that, there needed to be a plan in place for the treated waste. In compliance with the county’s comprehensive plan, which states that land application is the preferred method of disposal of treated wastewater, and after a memorandum of understanding between the county and town of Ocean City, Eagle’s Landing golf course was identified as the best spot for disposal. During the off-season when the golf course irrigation system is inactive, the county will be able to redirect material to the West Ocean City sewer system. The golf course, humane society, the Ocean City Airport and a maintenance building will all be connected to the Mystic Harbour facility to eliminate septic systems. Once operational, these policies will remove the need for the current solution: groundwater injection wells. The wells are approved for 250,000 gpd and aren’t as reliable as the new plans. With the public input portion of the process behind them, the county could proceed with the scheduled ribbon-cutting and tours offered later that day. Dignitaries, candidates and incumbents along with about 50 well-wishers of all stripes gathered at the facility for a meet-and-greet and a hands-on explanation of the new plant.
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BIT’s ‘Prom Night’ fundraiser kickoff, Sat. Court of 10 local king and queen nominees will work to raise funds, take crown
By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) Supporters can get a sneak peak of what’s in store for Believe in Tomorrow’s second annual “Prom Night” fundraiser at its kickoff party tomorrow, Saturday. The celebration at Hooters in West Ocean City launches at 8 p.m., when volunteers and members of the prom court will be on hand to answer questions and get to know attendees. There is no charge to attend the party, which will feature Hooters’ regular ladies night specials, light fare and tunes by DJ BK. Tickets will also go on sale for Prom Night, a fundraiser slated for Saturday, Feb. 7. “We want people to know about the event,” said Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation Beach Respite Housing Program. “It’s a casual, fun night to try to get the prom court all motivated and to explain what we’re doing.” Last year’s inaugural Prom Night was a sell-out success, raising more than $50,000 to help Believe in Tomorrow replace its heating and cooling system and continue providing critically ill children and their fami-
lies a weeklong retreat to the beach and away from the everyday stresses of a child’s illness. In addition to ticket sales, the event raised money through ballots cast for the prom king and queen at $1 per vote. “Our goal was to get people there and to really make money off our prom court,” Littleton said. “It was unbelievable. It was a very, very nice surprise. I would’ve been happy with $10,000… to help replace our heating system. We cleared $50,000.” The motivated court of 10 local prom king and queen nominees did individual fundraising leading up to the event. Jill Ferrante, of Park Place Jewelers, took home the tiara, raising more than $10,000 through guest night bartending at the Greene Turtle on 116th Street in Ocean City and other donations. Mark Odachowski, of Royal Plus, took home the title of Prom King. He also raised about $10,000. This year’s court includes prom king nominees Jason Eade, of Shenanigan’s Irish Pub; Danny Robinson, of Pickles Pub; Todd Dundore, of American Granite and Tile; Jason Gulshen, general manager at the Holiday Inn; and DJ Shirk, from Seacrets. Queen nominees include Jackie Siejack, of Chesapeake Employer’s Insurance Company; Emily Harrison,
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Health literacy program successful AGH working with schools to develop integrated curriculum for other grades (Oct. 24, 2014) Atlantic General Hospital has entered the next phase of its health literacy project with the Worcester County schools, working with teachers at Snow Hill, Pocomoke, and Showell elementary schools and Pocomoke and Snow Hill middle schools to develop integrated curriculum for other grade levels. Atlantic General’s Community Education Department successfully piloted its health literacy program this past fall with second graders at Ocean City Elementary School, using the first set of health literacy standards for K-8 public school curriculum in the U.S. AGH worked with the Herschel S. Horowitz Center for Health Literacy at the University of Maryland and Worcester County Public Schools to develop the new health literacy standards and subsequently this innovative program geared toward improving health literacy from a young age. “The data recorded and analyzed during the health literacy program pilot at Ocean City Elementary last
year was so promising that we along with our partners have decided to go ahead and expand the program to include integrated health lessons into all second grade classrooms throughout the county,” said Atlantic General Hospital’s new Health Literacy Liaison, Tracey Hunter. “In addition, pilot lesson plans for grades 1, 3, 4, and 5 are being developed and will be implemented by identified public schools in Worcester County in early 2015.”
riculum changes in 2015. “The Health Literacy program is one of the most innovative projects that I’ve been involved in. Targeting children through the schools is the most efficient way to reach the masses at an age when their habits can really be affected,” said Atlantic General Hospital Community Education Manager, Dawn Denton. “The collaboration between two major entities in the community, hospital and school system is unique and has the potential to truly make a difference in our community.” A recent American School Board Journal video segment featuring educators and key members of the implementation team sharing more about the Health Literacy program can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=SMndtUwGa0I. “Health literacy is one of the most important elements for living a healthy life. Teaching younger generations to understand healthy behaviors, interact well with healthcare providers, and to integrate health technology into everyday life will create a healthy society,” said Atlantic General Hospital President and CEO, Michael Franklin.
‘Targeting children through the schools is the most efficient way to reach the masses at an age when their habits can really be affected.’ Atlantic General Hospital Community Education Manager, Dawn Denton “Baseline pre- and post-data from this expansion will be collected and analyzed to measure growth in health literacy knowledge of students in Worcester County,” she said. The expanded data will then be used to present the model for adoption into the Maryland state cur-
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OBITUARIES WILLIAM “BILL” O. ALDRICH OCEAN PINES William “Bill” O. Aldrich, age 90, passed away peacefully at Catered Living of Ocean Pines on Oct. 15, 2014. Born on June 24, 1024 in Northridge, Mass., he was the son of the late Wilfred O. Aldrich and Gunhild Grusell Aldrich. Bill was fortunate to experience both large cities and small towns as his salesman father moved with him, his mother, Gunny, and his sister, Faye all over the country. These varied experiences fueled his imagination and helped develop his incredible artist talent. Bill studied art at Oberlin College before joining the Navy on July 1, 1943. After his discharge on Feb. 28, 1946, Bill went to work for the advertising firm of Marvin Gerstin Associates in Washington, D.C. In addition to his work as a graphic artist at the agency, Bill painted hundreds of pictures that adorned his home and those of his sister and his nieces. Bill retired to Ocean Pines with his long-time partner, Doug, in 1983, living next door to his sister and her husband, Stan. Bill was well-known in Ocean Pines as one of the first “pet sitters.” An avid animal lover, he volunteered for many years at the Worcester County Humane Society, devoting countless hours to the care of the animals in the shelter. Bill could not resist taking some of them home with him creating a small menagerie of two dogs and five cats. The logo for the society that Bill created continues to be used today. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his partner, Douglas Hendershot; his sister, Faye Aldrich Arnold and brother-in-law, Stanley Miller Arnold. Bill is survived by his nieces, Diane Ellen Arnold and Dale Arnold Jackson; nephew-in-law, Keith Jackson; great-nieces, Traci Record, Kelley MeGee, Jamie Jackson and Robyn Jackson and his great-nephew-in-law, Matthew Record. A Memorial Service was held at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin on Oct. 21, 2014. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Md. 21811. Arrangements are by the Burbage Funeral Home. Letters of condolence may be sent to the Aldrich family at www.delmarvaobits.com and/or www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
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By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) Eleven candidates for state and county office participated in a massive forum sponsored by the Coastal Association of Realtors at the Ocean Pines Library on Wednesday. Md. Senate District 38 candidates Sen. Jim Mathias (D) and Del. Mike McDermott (R), District 38C House of Delegates candidates Judy Davis (D) and Mary Beth Carozza (R), District 38A House of Delegates candidates Percy Purnell (D) and Del. Charles Otto (R), Worcester County Commissioners District 2 candidate Diana Purnell (D), District 3 President Bud Church (R), District 4 Commissioner Virgil Shockley (D) and District 5 candidates Tom Wilson (D)
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Forum Continued from Page 27 into effect this December is going to literally bring a lot of our businesses to a grinding halt,” he said. “How is it that something that is supposed to be so good for us ends up being something that we absolutely abhor?” Mathias said he would make Maryland a place where business continues to come to invest. “My priority continues to be making sure that Maryland is a place that’s competitive with Delaware and Virginia and other states in the MidAtlantic,” he said. Four new hotels, said Mathias, are under construction in the county. “I’d say those folks want to be here,” he said, highlighting an additional $40 million project at Court Plaza in Salisbury as well as the prospect of offshore wind in Ocean City. “By expanding our healthcare here in Maryland you will have a bigger base to take that pressure off your premiums for people who are already paying for those who don’t have it,” Mathias said. House of Delegates: 38A and 38C All four delegate candidates were asked if they felt the Eastern Shore delegation was being “drowned out” by their metropolitan counterparts in Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington, D.C. “Everybody in Maryland has some tie to the Eastern Shore,” said Mary Beth Carozza, “Either they came down for senior week, they spent a summer working here, they have a second home here, they were planning to retire here, their kids go to Salisbury University or Wor-Wic.” Working with delegations across the bridge, Carozza suggested, benefits the entire state. “What is good for the Shore as far as policies go really benefits all Marylanders,” she said. “I’m very excited about the opportunity of selling the Shore to all of Maryland.” Judy Davis said she would use her four decades of experience as an area resident to “build a common under-
standing with the folks across the bridge ... through respectful dialogue.” “We do have a lot of needs,” she said, “in 38C we have the agriculture and farming industry, we have small business, we have families. Thirtytwo percent of our population in Worcester County are 65 and older. We have the working poor ... Those experiences will be a strength as I respectfully engage in dialogue with folks across the shore.” Percy Purnell stressed hometown connections and coalition-building to accomplish tasks in Annapolis. “When you go to Annapolis ... you probably go through 20 names before you hit someone from the Eastern Shore,” said Percy Purnell. “The only way that you’re going to accomplish anything on the Eastern Shore is you’ve got to form coalitions – you’ve got to form delegations on the other side. They outnumber you ten-toone.” Purnell said the Eastern Shore is a unique place. “The Eastern Shore … is the place to live – right now it’s not the place to work,” he said. “We have to find issues we can share and we have to form coalitions.” Purnell said “dual taxation” and unfair environmental regulations hurt job growth on the Eastern Shore. “It’s a combination of working with the state, reducing your enforcement and reducing your laws in the environmental area,” he said. “The laws have to be reduced. You have to get things back to reality.” Charles Otto blames state highway projects for crippling the state and burdening everyone with higher taxes. “We can’t afford to operate them after we build them,” he said. “And all of this goes back to get votes for social issues that have passed: the death penalty repealed, legalized marijuana, gay marriage, transgender discrimination. That’s why we end up with the gas tax.” Otto labeled himself as a “voice for property rights.” “Maryland is one of the worst See FORUM Page 30
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POLITICS County Economic Development Director Bill Badger what he needed to help grow the economy. “He said, ‘Mary Beth, we need help at the state level. Too many taxes, too many regulations,’” she said. “I kind of know what my focus would be, and I want you all to know that I’m committed to strengthening our local economy so that my seven nieces and nephews and your children and grandchildren – should they want to stay here on the Shore – will have the opportunities to do so.” Worcester County Commissioners: Districts 2,3,4,5 Asked about the most pressing issues facing Worcester County Commissioners, Diana Purnell cited education and economic development. “Mary Beth spoke about one of the things that I really treasure in Worcester County,” she said. “That tech school is a gem. It cost us a lot and we’ve got to make it work for us on every level.” Purnell said the school opens doors for area students. “When they come out with a high school diploma they can have at least two state certifications,” she said. “I want to work within the County Commissioners – within the schools – with our education.” The state itself, said Bud Church, was the county’s biggest obstacle. “The state of Maryland has overtaxed and over-regulated almost
Forum Continued from Page 29 states for mortgage foreclosure,” he said. “The administration’s answer was to freeze mortgage and foreclosure, and that just created another problem.” Otto called the state “irresponsible.” “I brought common sense to the Environmental Matters Committee,” he said. “I’d like to name some of the bills that were proposed that didn’t get out of the committee – but we’d be here all night.” Judy Davis said business growth in Worcester County, based on her data, was strong. “I’m one that advocates using the programs that are in place and not reinventing the wheel to help with job expansion,” she said. Strengthening ties to high-tech institutions like Wallops Island and Worcester Technical High School, countered Mary Beth Carozza, are keys to a strong economy. “I really believe that that’s going to be the key so we actually keep our young people here,” she said. “I think we do a great job in this community of educating our young people, but we need to make sure that economic opportunities are here so they feel like they don’t have to leave to seek out those economic opportunities.” Carozza said she asked Worcester
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bringing more money into the county coffer … we’re going to end up in 2017 and 2018 with a deficit we’re not going to be able to close.” Wilson wanted to focus on an issue closer to home. “The biggest problem facing Worcester County today is very simple – jobs,” said Wilson. “Worcester County has the lowest average wage of any jurisdiction in the state. From November to April we have the highest unemployment rate.” More than 4,800 people in the county were out of work last January, according to Wilson. “We need good jobs – we need year-round jobs,” said Wilson. “We need to do better and we can do better. If we can bring the jobs and we can bring new the businesses to Worcester County, some of the issues with the budget will be resolved.” Wilson said the County Commissioners needed to take leadership role, rather than expect Badger to “fix everything.” “Worcester County has a wonderful quality of life, the taxes here are low relative to the rest of the state, and it’s beautiful. Who doesn’t want to live at the beach?” Following the same theme, Hoopes asked the Commissioner candidates how they could improve county assets apart from the beach. “We can’t rely on the tourist economy – an economy that goes away every winter – to help build Worces-
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ter County,” Wilson said. “Jobs are going away and moving. We need to focus on the good jobs we have here and bring better jobs to Worcester County.” Bertino defended Badger. “He’s been here two years and I think he’s done a really good job,” he said. “He’ll be the first one to tell you we need to do more, but if we’re going to improve the assets in our county we need the help of our state representatives. We need a better relationship with our state representatives to bring more down here.” STEM and Step Up programs, helping students develop job skills, help “ignite passion” for learning, Bertino suggested. “It gives them an opportunity to see what they can do – to push the boundaries,” he said. “Our students don’t even realize the opportunities that exist within our county. We need to do a better job in promoting businesses to our youth, and just as importantly exposing our kids and our county to what is available. Let that creativity between our kids and businesses come together.” Shockley pushed broadband Internet access as a cure-all for job creation. “You should be able to flip up a laptop anywhere in the county and get access,” he said. “It’s a very simple
idea – it’s a simple idea that’s taken me 11 years and it’s still not done – but I haven’t given up on that idea.” Church also defended Badger, and echoed Shockley’s sentiment that technology – including broadband – is the key to creating new jobs. “There’s a plan to launch men – people – from Wallops,” he said. “We need to get our children in tune with high tech. That’s where the jobs are going to come from. They are expanding Wallops beyond anything you could ever imagine,” Church said. Diana Purnell called for increased citizen participation in government, comparing the voting populace to parents attending PTA meetings. “You elect us, you want us to do these jobs, you want us to ask these questions like we’ve got the answers – we don’t have the answers,” she said. “We have an idea of what the answer should be, but you out there have to be a part of every bit of this. “You put all this on the Commissioners ... but you have to be a part of it also,” Purnell continued. “Work outside the box to bring jobs in here. Be a part of that. That will make it whole lot easier for Bill (Badger), and a whole lot easier for all of us.” Public comments Opening up the debate to public questions, the candidates were asked about their impressions of the drug court. “We have to have drug court beSee FORUM Page 34
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Forum Continued from Page 31 cause we have drug addiction, so I think the very first thing we need to do is make sure we can eradicate … addiction,” said Mathias. The senator voted for a prescription drug monitoring program to that end and appropriated money for mental health and counseling. “Let’s work from a preventative nature,” he said. “We’re all in this together. I ask you to be the trustee in your own neighborhood, to be the trustee in your own home, to make certain that the answer is not alcoholism, that the answer is not drug addiction. “I’m asking you to help identify the genesis of this issue and where we are heading as a community before we wind up in drug court,” Mathias continued.
McDermott said the program was both innovative and money saving. “If you intercept a kid at that level and you’re able to get the family and get the counseling it’s a holistic approach, and that’s what makes it work.” A former police officer, McDermott called for innovative law enforcement and “more cops on the street” – as well as smaller overall government. “You’re going to have to ask your government to do more with less,” he said. “That’s the principal of good government – ask the government what they can do with less money.” Davis, a former public school teacher, has seen the effects of the drug epidemic firsthand. “I’ve had to watch two of my students being buried, both because of drug abuse, so I certainly have a heart for our young people who make stupid mistakes, who make bad choices,
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who fall off into the wrong crowd,” she said. “We need to make sure we continue to work hard to save our young people in our community from substance abuse addiction and from heroin addiction.” Parent and community involvement, said Percy Purnell, is the best way to prevent drug use. “We’re losing the war and drug court seems to be the closest thing to a solution we’ve been able to come up with,” he said. “It has paid real attention to the kids, what they’ve done, what their future is and how they can get themselves out of that situation. We all support drug court.” Closing statements Mathias called for voters to fact check each candidate’s declarations and record, while touting his own. “Look at what we’ve accomplished together,” he said, “look at effective results and effective leadership. When you look at where we were and
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where we are today certainly we can do better, and I ask you to allow me to continue that opportunity. From our schools, our universities, our roads – we have been able to deliver what you have asked for.” McDermott said other states were rebounding from the recession while others, like Maryland, had stalled. “You are the voters and you get to decide whether or not we have a problem, and if we have a problem you’re the ones that get to decide where the solution is,” he said. “Who is the leadership that is going to move us in a direction that is positive and more beneficial – not only to us right now – but to our children and our children’s children. Elections are about your future, but the only thing you need to do is look and see what these guys have done in the last eight years and you will understand the direction they will take us in the next four.” Carozza said she would lead on policy issues and turn around the economy, while Davis accused her opponent of carpet bagging and overspending on political ads. “I have lived here for four decades raising my family and teaching our children,” she said. “Mary Beth has served our community in Washington, D.C. – she has not been here in the trenches as we have every day. “You won’t see my ads pop up on your Facebook page and you won’t see my commercials or ads in the paper because I believe that money spent on our people and our community is more satisfying than money spent on a campaign.” Diana Purnell said she would use the lessons her father taught her as a County Commissioner. “You believe in what you believe in and you go for it,” she said. “You work for it and you treat everybody fair and you treat everybody right – it doesn’t matter who they are. If you take a job you earn your keep, and you do it well. That’s what I intend to do as a County Commissioner.” Shockley called the County Commissioner role, “the best job you can ever have – most days.” “We have a group of commissioners that will work hard for you,” he said. “We disagree with each other – that’s what democracy is. That’s a good thing. I’ve enjoyed it for 16 years. I stand here tonight – there’s a couple things I’d like to finish. “I want to be able to flip up my laptop and get access to the Internet,” Shockley continued. “And I hope to see that done. I’d like to live long enough to see 113 dualized all the way. But no matter what you do – no matter who you vote for – please take the time to vote. Please take that time.”
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Brown, Hogan on state’s transportation issues
By Bryan P. Sears The Daily Record Newswire (Oct. 24, 2014) The next governor of Maryland will have a direct and immediate impact on determining transportation priorities around the state, including expensive rail projects and restoration of aid to local governments for road repaving and construction. For the two major candidates, Democratic Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown and Republican Larry Hogan, much of the debate over transportation comes down to the state gas tax, multibillion-dollar rail transportation projects and how to pay for local road projects. Here is where the candidates stand on those issues based on interviews with Hogan and in the case of Brown, who did not respond to requests for interviews, statements made in previous interviews,
debates and other public appearances. Gas tax A year ago, the General Assembly passed the Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act of 2013 that included a phased-in, 20-cent increase on the state gas tax — the first such increase in 20 years— as well as annual automatic increases in the tax to keep pace with inflation. For Brown, the increase is seen as necessary to improve state infrastructure as well as the state economy. “We understand infrastructure doesn’t develop on its own, it doesn’t maintain itself,” Brown told officials gathered in Ocean City for the Maryland Association of Counties convention in August. The comments echoed similar statements made by Brown in response to criticisms over the gas tax increase in which he said political opponents might
need a lesson in economics. “There are some people who want to lead this state who don’t want to make that infrastructure investment,” Brown said. “Anyone that thinks we can grow our economy without investing in transportation doesn’t know a whole lot about economic growth.” For Brown, this investment comes in the form of an estimated 57,000 jobs from transportation projects — predominantly from the proposed Purple Line and Red Line rail projects. Hogan opposes the gas tax but said that the use of revenue earmarked for transportation projects to fill budget gaps has necessitated the increase. “We should have never been in that position,” said Hogan, adding that using the tax for public transit projects rather than roads doesn’t help the motorists
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who are paying the tax. The Republican has said he would like to roll back as many of the 40 tax increases he attributes to the administration of Gov. Martin J. O’Malley and Brown, but he said eliminating the gas tax may not be possible. Hogan said restoring funding for local highway projects and taking care of a backlog of other roads concerns make it difficult to eliminate the increase in the near future. “The only way we’re going to get any of this fixed is with the revenue that will come in,” Hogan said. But Hogan added that he would like to eliminate the automatic increases built into the tax. “This is something that we’ll have to go to the legislature and convince them to do, and that will be hard,” Hogan said. “I can’t promise when it’s going to happen.” Support for the lockbox Along with passage of the gas tax in 3013, the General Assembly passed bills intended to create a so-called lockbox for the $4.4 billion in transportation funds that would be raised. The intent is to prevent state government from using the money raised from the gas tax to balance the budget, as has been done in years past, including under Govs. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., a Republican, and Martin J. O’Malley, a Democrat. If passed by voters, the amendment to the state constitution would prohibit transferring money from the transportation trust fund to the general fund unless the governor declares a fiscal emergency and the transfer is approved by a three-fifths vote of the committees hearing the bill. The amendment to the state constitution is the only ballot question before voters in November and may be the issue on which Brown and Hogan substantially agree. Both men expressed their support for the amendment during separate interviews in September with the Maryland Association of Realtors. “I believe revenues that are raised, funds that are raised, ought to be spent for their intended purposes and you ought to have an emergency-type situation before you begin moving funds around,” Brown told the Realtor convention. Brown compared dedicated state funds to his own household budget and the money he sets aside for car and educational and retirement expenses. “I’ve got a lot of different funds, and I value them,” Brown said. “I do everything I can not to move funds out of one into other. It better be an emergency before I start taking money from my daughter’s college fund to pay for that car and it better be something like the car is totally broken, I have no other means of transportation and I otherwise wouldn’t be able to pay for her to go to college anyway.” Hogan, speaking at the same event said he is “100 percent in favor” of the amendment. During an interview, Hogan said he continues to support the passage of the amendment and repeated comments he made in September that the language doesn’t go far enough to ensure that money meant for transportation goes to
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POLITICS around the state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford it right now,â&#x20AC;? Hogan said. Hogan said he would support providing money for design only. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to start construction at this point,â&#x20AC;? Hogan said of the projects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They drain all the money out of the transportation trust fund. My priority is to get road construction on track.â&#x20AC;? Money for local roads projects Marylandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transportation needs arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just limited to large rail and public transit projects. Over the last five years, the state has reduced aid to counties for roads projects by more than $1 billion. Similarly, state aid to the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 157 incorporated cities and towns has been reduced by more than 90 percent. The stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roads have suffered as a result. According to a study by TRIP, a Washington D.C.-based transportation research group, 66 percent of Baltimorearea roads primarily maintained by the state or local government are in poor or mediocre condition. In the Washington, D.C., area, 62 percent of state and locally maintained roads are considered to be in poor or mediocre conditions. That same report found that 25 percent of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maryland bridges are in need of repair, improvement or replacement. Seven percent of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bridges are structurally deficient, and 18 percent are functionally obsolete.â&#x20AC;? Organizations that represent counties and incorporated towns have made See BROWN/HOGAN Page 38
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those projects. Purple Line, Red Line, No Line The creation of the lockbox amendment comes at the same time that the state is looking to use the new gas tax revenue not for highway projects but for expensive new public transportation railway systems. Much of that new revenue is expected to go to the $2.43 billion Purple Line rail project in Montgomery and Prince Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Counties and the $2.9 billion Red Line project that would run from east Baltimore to western Baltimore County. Maryland is already deep into the process of securing as much as $900 million in federal funds for both lines as well as finding private partners who will partner with the state to construct and maintain the Purple Line in return for payments from the state over a 30- to 40-year period. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In order to advance critical infrastructure priorities, we passed the Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act of 2013, which will generate an additional $4.4 billion to investment in needed transportation projects and create 57,000 jobs over the next six years; and the Public-Private Partnership Act, which will encourage private investment in new infrastructure, such as the Purple Line, and create thousands of new, wellpaying middle class jobs,â&#x20AC;? Brown wrote in a statement on his website. Hogan, on the other hand, said the projects are too expensive to consider with the backlog of roads projects
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Mathias, McDermott on phosphorus issue
By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) Phosphorus became an unlikely campaign issue this year after the state threatened to impose harsh restrictions on farmers based on the presence of the chemical element in fertilizer used to grow crops on the Eastern Shore. Salisbury University professor Dr. Memo Diriker submitted a study to the Maryland Department of Agriculture last week on the potential economic impact of the restrictions, and, although it has yet to go public, both candidates for the District 38 Maryland Senate seat began weighing in on the subject. Democratic Sen. Jim Mathias, the current District 38 representative, said he fought to stall legislation on the issue until the state conducted the impact study.
“It’s certainly deeper than an election issue,” he said. “It’s something that I’ve been fighting for over a year.” Environmental groups theorized that runoff from farms containing high levels of phosphorus damage the health of the Chesapeake Bay and other area waterways. Mathias said he helped delay legislative hearings on fast tracking proposed phosphorus management tool legislation that would limit the types and amounts of fertilizer farmers could utilize. “We got the public hearings scheduled and we had three hearings, one in Salisbury one in Easton and one in Frederick, and we had around 1,000 farmers come out all told,” he said. “After that I went ahead and put a bill in to require an economic impact study to be done. We were able to secure that language in the budget towards that end – the MDA
couldn’t spend any money implementing phosphorus management until the economic impact study was done.” Republican Del. Mike McDermott, currently representing District 38B, discounted the study, saying the Martin O’Malley administration would be undeterred by its findings, no matter what they were. “The folks that were jumping up and down thinking that the impact study is going to save the Eastern Shore and our economy – that’s really shortsighted,” he said. “I don’t particularly trust the O’Malley administration to adhere or understand the dynamic that the study would reveal about our economy and the impact that it could have.” The study, which neither candidate has seen, includes more than 4,200 pages of data.
Mathias said the premise of the study was that PMT implementation would be “disastrous” for farmers. “This is an issue that’s absolutely fundamental to the Eastern Shore economy, and I’m working hard to make sure it’s done right,” he said. McDermott said the General Assembly often conducts studies that lead to little or no positive results. “We’ve studied how to be business friendly, we’ve studied our death taxes and inheritance tax rates, we’ve studied our income rate – we’ve done all of this in bipartisan fashion, and yet we haven’t really implemented any of these considerations that have come out of these studies,” he said. “This is a fairly limited impact study. It looked at different things down here, but the real challenge is to understand the impact in the entire state of Maryland – how it’s going to impact things.” McDermott believes O’Malley is “on a rush” to pass legislation on the PMT before his term expires, but allowed that it would likely be shelved until after the November election. “I think the election itself puts an interesting twist on this, because you’ve got Democrats that are worried how they’re going to appear when the governor that represents them moves in this direction,” he said. “I don’t know that we’re going to hear anything out of his office officially until after Nov. 4.” Mathias said if he and others on the state level had not stepped in, legislation would have already passed. “Our leadership was able to stop it, cause the public hearings, cause the budget language to be inserted and passed and, by the way, my opponent voted against the budget,” he said. “The language and the actions that got us to where we are now have been going on since last summer. I’m working as steadfastly and as effectively as a possibly can. See MATHIAS/MCDERMOTT Page 39
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Continued from Page 37 restoring state aid a top priority. Brown has said the additional revenue from the gas tax increase could help in restoring funding to county and municipal governments. He told county and municipal officials at separate conventions in August and September that he supported developing a formula and phasing in a full restoration of the share to local governments. “That’s an important responsibility, and we cannot each and every year come to Annapolis and discard the formula,” Brown said. Hogan has vowed to immediately restore those funds to local government in his first budget after being sworn in. “They’ve been crying out for this,” Hogan said. “This would have an immediate impact on road projects all over the state.”
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Mathias/ McDermott Continued from Page 38 “What caused the economic impact study and what caused us to not allow the Maryland Department of Agriculture to expend any money implementing a phosphorus management tool was the language that I put in the budget over in the senate,” Mathias continued. “I voted for that and my opponent voted against it.” The Chesapeake Bay Foundation addressed phosphorus in a study released earlier this month, suggesting runoff from farms harmed the bay. The study touted the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint as a way to clean the bay and add $22.5 billion in annual revenue. If not implemented, the study suggested, pollution loads would increase and the state would lose $5.6 billion in annual revenue. “It basically said if you clean the bay up here’s how much money you make by the cleaning of the bay,” McDermott said. “They alluded to some kind of environmental impact of getting a clean and healthy bay. What they didn’t include in their study is the actual cost to do what they want to do. That kind of negates it. If you tell me I’m going to make $5.9 billion more in my economy if I have a clean bay, but you don’t tell me it’s going cost me $20 billion to get there, then exactly what was your point?” While McDermott labeled the findings as a “counter study,” Mathias insisted, “both sides are equally committed to the health of the bay as well as the long term economic viability of the region.” Farmers, Mathias said, have already succeeded in reducing their “Total Maximum Daily Load” under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clear Water Act. “They’ve met 110 percent of their goals,” he said. “I think we should be able to get the most vital agricultural community (possible) as well as clean water. What we’re striving to find is that balance and how we can do that. Certainly there isn’t anyone in the room who doesn’t want a healthy bay and clearly we want a strong agriculture and all the subsidiaries that go along with it.” McDermott believes factors other than farming are bigger contributors to Chesapeake Bay pollution. “If water quality on the lower side of the bay is superior to the water quality on the upper side on the metro core, perhaps we should be looking at those areas first instead of looking down here,” he said. “If we could eliminate that, that’s probably about 60-70 percent of your problem. It’s worthy of us looking at it and trying to focus on it before we try to fix a three percent problem on the Eastern Shore.” McDermott believes O’Malley will use the bay foundation’s study to intimidate legislatures into passing a less restrictive reform bill. “When he sits down at the table he’ll want people to come in there and he’ll say, ‘Hey, can we implement it, but we’ll delay it over time if we don’t make the impact as significant in the first couple of years? Can you buy into that?’ McDermott said, “And they’ll look for people to cave and accept,
instead of a three-foot advance, a one-foot advance. It’s like dialectic – it’s almost like the way folks used to conquer a nation. They’d come in and take two thirds of a county, give you back a third and say, ‘Okay, are you satisfied?’ That’s the way they approach the Eastern Shore.” Working in tandem with local, state and federal agencies, suggested Mathias, often leads to the best solution. “We’re doing our part here and I’m working to make sure the rest of the state is held accountable as well as other states to the best of our ability,” he said. “We’re looking for the best management tools and the best management practices available.” McDermott said the Eastern Shore delegation should support farmers regardless of party lines, and accused Mathias of being too willing to compromise. “Whether you’re a liberal or a conservative you should understand the need to protect our economy from these types of attacks,” he said. “If I’m going to err, I’m going to err on the side of protecting the farms and our economic interests and viability. I don’t want to err on the other side because the cost is just too great to bear. Environmental impact aside, you can’t just throw all this out there and say, ‘We’ll work it out.’ “There are times when you cannot compromise, and I think I’d probably disagree with the senator on that,” McDermott continued. “There are areas like this where accepting compromise or making these implementations by any measure when they have not proven the science or they haven’t shown the percentage that we’re causing the problem – to compromise from a position where you lack knowledge – that’s not a wise decision to make. He’s probably more willing to compromise and work something out as opposed to saying, ‘prove it’ first so we know what the facts are before we move forward. I don’t want to move forward without knowledge, because you’re going to get a really crappy solution.” Mathias said voters would ultimately have to decide, “Who was able to accomplish what through leadership.” “I know where we were well over a year ago in the summer of 2014,” he said. “I knew this was coming down the track at a high rate of speed, well on its way to happening. I know how the emergency regulations got canceled. I know how the public hearings got scheduled. I know how the farming community came together on the Eastern Shore. I know how, when we got to Annapolis, the bills that were put in. I know how we were able to get language successfully in the budget. I know who voted for the budget and who didn’t vote for the budget. I know how this economic impact study is on the verge of being released and when it’s released, it has to go to the budget committees for their review. That I know, and I know how all that happened. And I haven’t heard the word ‘compromise’ here. “I know who my partners have been to get us this far, and I know it’s come through effective leadership,” Mathias continued. “Someone may say this is an election year issue or an election issue – this is an absolute critical, fundamental everyday issue for our family farms and our family farm community here on the Eastern Shore. That’s what I fight for every day and that’s what I’ll continue to fight for.”
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OC CANDIDATE INTERVIEW This is the third week of Ocean City Today’s biennial series of city election interviews, leading up to the Nov. 4 ballot. This week’s candidate is council contender Wayne Hartman (below).
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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) Ocean City Today: After the debate on Tuesday, what kind of feedback have you been getting? Wayne Hartman: Feedback has been very positive. Different people have reached out through different avenues and told me the big thing is to just keep getting the message out. I’ve been knocking on a lot of doors up on the north end of town to try to
spread the word. OCT: Your yard signs have clearly been creeping up, from the large volume of them that are already downtown, to the more northern areas of town, which I suppose is a good omen for you. WH: It is. I think the experience I have allows me to answer everyone’s questions in a pretty clear manner. The idea of serving the community is definitely not new to me. The experience I’ve had, working through the county planning commission, has allowed me to grow to where I feel comfortable in this setting. I know what the issues are in town and I can answer them. OCT: What do you think the big things are that need to be addressed? Immediate issues, some of which you touched on at the debate. WH: There are a few very clear things out there, some need to be ad-
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dressed, some need to be continued to be addressed. Talking about the street performers – that’s something that definitely needs to be addressed. The city is in the right direction with hiring a First Amendment attorney or more experience in that area. I don’t accept status quo on that, though. Whatever it takes to resolve that issue is what we have to do. The Boardwalk is certainly the lifeline of Ocean City, and we need to continue to have a family image there if we want families to continue to come here. Right before the forum the other night, I was at a meeting that was the Boardwalk Development Association season wrap-up. An idea that had come to me there was a north-south tram lane. It would certainly help with safety and traffic issues, and help with the flow so that we don’t have large crowds congregating around these performers. If it takes away some of the profit, it may take away some of the presence of the street performers. We do need to first go through our legal tactics with the First Amendment attorney. But all I’m saying is we need to think outside of the box until we have the situation to where we want it. We also have to continue the “no tolerance” in June. That was a great move, and we have to keep up that message and continue to give that direction to the Ocean City Police Department. I think the worst thing we can have is a mixed crowd of families and a special event or particular group that sends the wrong message. Like the mayor has said, everyone is welcome here, but the people that come need to respect the town. People that live here and vacation here have a certain expectation, and if we don’t meet that then we’ve failed everyone. OCT: A lot of the hotels and other businesses really like the big shoulder season events, and I think there’s a psychology there amongst some people that come to those events that when that event happens, the town is “theirs” for that period of time. How do you get past that? WH: The shoulder season events are certainly vital to business. A big part of our city general fund comes
from things other than property taxes. Property tax is about 53 percent of the fund, but then room tax, food tax, all those other things are a big factor. You have to embrace them. But when we have different crowds coming who are a problem year after year, we have to prepare for that. We get caught off-guard one time, that’s understandable, but the second time it shouldn’t be. I think we really need to work on partnerships to deal with those influxes of people. Things change, and we have to change with it. In the last year or so, the county put guards in each of the schools. So I believe there are now 16 officers that have been hired to work the schools. They’re working opposite of our season. We need to reach out to the county and see if those people can be utilized in Ocean City. Those are the kind of things we need to do to have the help and be prepared, to let those groups continue to come here but balance that tourism with the quality of life for everyone else. OCT: In the months where there isn’t such a preponderance of big events, and it’s more the family season – July and August, mostly – people still say that the demographic is changing and there are less families and more generally unruly people. Is there anything the town can do about that? WH: We are a family town. More than half of our business, I would estimate, is still from families. But the demographics have changed, and I think the percentage of families is lower compared to individuals or groups than it was. I think that’s proven in the data and feedback that we’ve gotten. We know what we want in the visitor here. We want business from families. I think that’s the area where the city needs the most help. We want the family, how do we get them? That’s where I would rely on our marketing and ad agency or whomever it is that we hire. But I would want to reiterate with them to make sure we are focused and staying on track. If we can pinpoint “we want these families, this is how we get them,” is the marketing strategy still on target, or have we deviated from that? OCT: The city has been fairly hands-off in terms of its marketing. MGH comes in with a pretty well fleshed-out campaign and says “This is what we’re going to use to get people” and the city says “okay.” Do you think there’s an onus on the town to have more control there? WH: In my personal and business life, I’m loyal to a certain person or client until I have reason not to be. But when you’re spending millions, I think we have an obligation to look at different quotes, different ideas and take what’s best. When you have something this big, you need to get on top of it and say, “Can we do better?” I’m not saying the ad agency we have isn’t doing the right thing,
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WAYNE HARTMAN but can we do better? Possibly. We need to look at every option, go back, and make sure we’re looking at the right target audience. OCT: MGH’s target, originally, was families with a household income of $75,000 or more. There was a push some years ago to market toward more blue-collar, and then a push to market toward more whitecollar. Do you think that makes a huge difference? Does the city … saying, “We want a visitor with 2.5 kids, a dog, and a white picket fence” actually have any influence on who we get? WH: To try to define the tourist to that degree is overstated. The Internet changed the world, changed how people vacation. We can’t just keep doing the same thing. The weekends are always busy, but at some point private enterprise has to come in – if the weekdays are empty, with room rates and things like that, the hotels and businesses can contribute in getting that message out there. Sure, we want the family, but if they’re working during the week, then maybe through independent advertising, businesses can grow their own sector to bring other peo-
ple in at other times. To define that client, exclusively, to that degree, I don’t’ think is possible. OCT: One of the things I heard you say is that no matter how much we do to bring people in, if they come and don’t get what they expected, they’re not going to come back no matter how many clever billboards we put up on I-95. How do you improve that experience? WH: You can’t come to Ocean City and not have a good time. But the experience has to be whole. Nobody goes back home and says, “The streets were really clean and the people next to me kept quiet.” It’s the bad message, unfortunately, that gets around. I really want to support the police department and make sure they have the direction to react to different issues. Whether it’s in June, July, or August, like you mentioned, if somebody’s not respecting the town, we need to address it no matter what. There are ordinances on the books that were there for a reason. There are enough laws on the books to ensure a good time for everybody. We just need to make sure the officers are getting the correct direction. OCT: A lot of people said that more visible police presence is needed. A lot of people liked what they saw in June. I guess the big question is how you pay for it.
WH: A lot of what I’m looking at is partnerships with the county – using those 16 officers, for example. A lot of people have talked about a tax differential. We’ve gone over it for years, and as much as I hate double-taxation, I don’t’ think we’re ever going to see the county say, “Here’s your tax differential.” So how can we get our fair share in other ways? Our officers do a great job, and I don’t see that job getting any easier. But it’s not every day that we need that manpower. We need to have the relationship with the county and the state when we know things are coming. Budgetwise, I think help from other agencies is what’s going to make the difference. OCT: You said before that the Boardwalk is the lifeline of the town … What can you do to improve the draw of the Boardwalk? With the exception of a short stretch way downtown that has some variety, a lot of it is all the same. WH: I think you’re starting to see some change already. We went through a time where it was just Tshirt shop after T-shirt shop. The Ocean City Development Corporation has a program that has been helpful. I can think of some businesses that came in and really put some investment into what they were running. Sweet Frog is one that sticks out, as far as the overall look
and atmosphere. The T-shirt merchants you’ll hear complaining about business getting softer. But if you have too many of one thing, the law of supply and demand takes over and the situation fixes itself. That, and assistance from the OCDC business development program, I think will start to bring some changes. OCT: Especially downtown, people have concerns about the loss of year-round residents. Have you seen that, and can it be addressed? WH: I think every community needs a year-round base. I think we did lose some year-round population, but that may have been part of the economy. When the construction jobs and the year-round worker positions dried up, it forced people away. I personally, in my business, provide workforce housing. What I’m doing is creating year-round apartments for people who work yearround. The demand has been incredible. I used to house international students, and I’m transitioning to year-round residents as we improve the properties and make them energy-efficient. A lot of things have to be done to make that happen. One of the other things we can do to encourage a year-round base is offer parking permits. A lot of beach See WAYNE HARTMAN Page 42
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WAYNE HARTMAN Continued from Page 41 towns do it. If it’s not convenient to live there, people are going to live somewhere else. Some of this is going to come by itself, because we’re seeing businesses being created – flag hotels, for instance – that have to stay open year-round. That is going to create new jobs and bring in younger people. I think right now is the beginning of a great period. I think we have good times ahead. OCT: If the city ends up in a budget crunch, or they run into something that really needs to be done and thus other things have to be cut, what’s the best way to do that? WH: Each thing that comes before us, we have to make sure it’s right way to do it. I mentioned that at the forum – whether it’s the choice of vehicles that we’re using, the price tag of the vehicle, fuel cost, maintenance. Is there something we can do to make that more efficient? Each thing that comes in front of us, look at it again. Then, take the assets we have as a city. The convention center – yes, you’re supporting it, but that convention center is driving hotel rooms, food tax, everything else. I know we have an airport on the books, and a golf course. The golf course seems to be self-sustaining. I’m not saying, if push came to shove, that we would close the airport or sell the airport. But we subsidize that airport. Is that something we can go to the county for and say, “Look, there’s not a chain-link fence from the airport into town. People from the county benefit from this as well.” In areas like that where the town struggles, we need to look for some help. OCT: That also plays into what you said with the police department. If we don’t get an actual tax differential, and I think it would surprise everyone if we did, then we need to start asking for the county to provide
the level of help we’re paying for. WH: Again, being taxed twice on anything is not right. But when the county went form at-large representation to districts, the chance of us getting a tax differential as we all understand it became slim to none. What commissioner in an area outside of Ocean City would vote for something that would negatively impact their constituents? Likewise, to go to the state for that differential, what state representative is going to serve so few of their constituents and negatively impact the rest? It’s a hard situation, which is why we need to keep asking for more grants and more help at these different levels. Just to be clear, I think a tax differential is certainly fair. But is it something that’s likely? Unfortunately, no. There are a lot of different possibilities. I think when the town did the study – and my numbers might be off – it was 10 to 12 cents, which if you look at the assessed value of Ocean City you’re talking $10 to $12 million. For the county to compensate for that loss in Ocean City, they’d have to raise taxes, which would mean we’re going to lose part of that right there because they’d have to increase our taxes along with the rest of the county. In the past I think we’ve gotten $4 to $5 million in grants – that’s a great start. Let’s keep working with them and partnering with them. I think the city and county have been making great progress in the last year or so in working together. The county just turned over the land to us for the park down at Third Street. We just worked with the county as far as helping them increase their wastewater treatment plant capacity at Mystic Harbor by letting them use the golf course for spray irrigation. That’s the direction we have to keep moving in. The county commissioners realize Ocean City’s value to the county. OCT: The one big thing that affects all your expenses across the board is payroll. What’s the best way to balance adequate employee compensation versus what the city can actually afford to give?
WH: None of us are experts on every position. I think we really have to rely on the studies. If the study comes back and we’re truly using good comparisons as far as similar sized cities in similar economies – as long as we’re comparing apples to apples and we’re underpaying somebody, then we need to adjust that. If we’re overpaying somebody, we need to freeze that position until it comes into play again. If we don’t’ have fair compensation, we’re not going to retain people. If we’re overcompensating, that’s a problem as well. OCT: Looking back, as well as into the future, do you think the city’s long-term direction on capital improvement is where it needs to be? WH: After years of overlooking the streets, I think we need to look at infrastructure repair. When you’re a tourist town, you have to have things to attract people. When you’re a year-round population, you have to have things to keep people here. It’s a balancing act, and I think we have the right amenities in place now – the convention center, the performing arts facility is near completion. I think that’s going to add quality of life for permanent residents and bring some added tourism. The Center for the Arts is completed, and I think it’s found its audience. So now it’s time to get serious about the streets and move forward with getting things back in order there. OCT: Are there any major policy decisions over the past several years that you think have been particularly impactful, either in a good or a bad way? WH: I assume we’re getting at the past salary and benefits issues. OCT: Among other things, but that would be one example. WH: On that, I think times are changing and we have to change in order to stay viable. It has to be sustainable for the city in order for us to offer it to an employee. I would never want to take something away that was already promised. My wife’s employer for the last 25 years has cut her retirement. I know what that did
to us and I wouldn’t want to do it to anyone else. But are things different in hiring people now? I don’t have any problem offering a different package to a new employee. But I don’t want somebody to work here and think they have something and then it’s taken away. I think the right outcome prevailed in terms of salary and benefits, which was a huge issue a few years ago. OCT: One of the things the city has devoted more and more money and manpower to is general maintenance and cleaning, a lot of which comes from big events. It’s kind of an ancillary cost that is hard to quantify but makes a big impact on the town. There’s been a push to start quantifying that much better and charging the events that money or at least telling them that their impact has a value on it. WH: I agree with allocating the costs to the groups. You have to remember that some of these events aren’t sanctioned and we still get the trash. Which I think is a matter, like I said, of doing things more efficiently. I was driving to check on one of my apartments around 1 a.m. one night, and I was driving down Baltimore Avenue just seeing tons of litter on the street. When people pull out, it’s like everything they had was stuffed under their car. So around 10 a.m., I’m driving again and the street sweeper is in front of me instead of on the shoulder because all the cars have parked back over that litter, and there are guys out there manually sweeping and trying to get that trash out. Maybe we should just look at the way we do it. Shouldn’t the sweeper be out at night when there aren’t cars there so the machine can pick it up, versus individuals? It would also put another set of eyes out there at night. Whoever the street sweepers are, I don’t want them to think I’m going to change their shift from morning to night right away, but there are things we have to look at. As business changes and people change, we need to change.
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Elder challenges Shockley on platform of cutting waste By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) Armed with a copy of the Constitution in his front pocket, Republican Ted Elder is a throwback candidate fond of simpler times, simpler solutions and simpler regulations. A tall, lean man of quiet conviction and a soft-spoken voice, Elder sports salt-and-pepper black hair with a matching mustache. He isn’t much for small talk, equivocation or low stakes: Elder sees problems and sees himself as the one to fix them. He’s managed a service station, worked as a mechanic and has served as the president of the Worcester County Bus Contractors Association for the past 20 years. In this capacity, he has also represented his opposition for the county commissioner’s seat, Virgil Shockley. Elder doesn’t have a website and uses a Facebook page as his official campaign site. He isn’t on Twitter, LinkedIn or any other social media Ocean City Today could locate. Shockley has a LinkedIn profile and a formidable online presence due to his many years as a commissioner. “I’m well known for helping people. The people in my district know who I am,” Elder said.
Elder said he sees a financial crisis coming in the next few years, but hesitates to identify a source. He thinks there has been a gradual recovery from the collapse in 2008 and is satisfied that the county has been able to sock away a rainy day fund, but, he said, he thinks those funds will run out one day. “And then we’ll need a way to fund services. I want to alleviate that,” he said. Elder’s solution is a familiar one: cut waste. He said he believes there is a lot of waste in county government, including county employees. Elder said he has heard “numerous” reports of county employees leaving shifts early or starting late, and he said he means to make the department heads responsible for lax discipline. “The man running the shop should know,” he said. Elder then cited the county’s efforts to encourage recycling, and said he wanted to take a page from Ocean City’s book. The resort ended traditional recycling in 2010 and instead ships its waste to be incinerated as an energy source. Elder said he recycles and that he thinks everyone would like to, but with the looming financial crunch coming for the county, “Can See TED ELDER Page 44
Virgil Shockley sees future of Worcester in broadband By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) For all Virgil Shockley has said over the 16 years he’s been a county commissioner, no one can say he’s doubted anything that’s passed his lips. Shockley is short in stature with a push-broom mustache, bald pate and a stocky build honed by farming since age 12. He has penetrating eyes that could wither a stalk of the corn with a sidelong glance. Shockley’s a fifth generation Eastern Shoreman and probably would not argue if anyone called him a farmer first and a politician second. It’s a close call. The only time he can spare to meet with Ocean City Today is while he’s mowing under a field of corn. His cell phone is by his side and rings about every 15 minutes during the interview. Before we mount his tractor, he looks over the adjoining field of soy that he said he wishes would just die already so he could start working that field. “This time I think when I get back … one of the first things I want to do is — we had a survey back in 2007 about Wallops Island. At the time we did the survey, we thought things
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were going to expand a lot quicker than they have obviously… I think Wallops now has the potential to grow substantially in the next five years,” he said. Shockley explained that the survey drew a 45-minute circle around the facility and found about 20-25 percent of the employees live in Worcester County, mostly in Pocomoke City. “The interesting thing is the reason they live here is the education, the school system. So that’s kind of our buying card, if you will, for when Wallops does expand,” he said. “You get the people who have what I call the high-money jobs, for lack of a better term, the $60,000-and-up jobs (who) are going to be looking for homes.” Shockley said there has been a shift in the Wallops culture from contractual to full-time employees, and a search of three popular job listing websites appears to bear him out: Listings of available contractual jobs make up less than half of total Wallops Island opportunities. On one job search engine the number of full-time listings was ten times greater than the contractual ones. When those people come into See VIRGIL SHOCKLEY Page 44
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TED ELDER Continued from Page 43 you really afford $300,000 when we’re running short of money?” The county would be able to afford it if we attracted more businesses, Elder said, answering his own question. “Good paying jobs and businesses. We need hi-tech and even service jobs to support them,” he said. “Currently… (we’re known) as one of the toughest counties to build on because of county regulations and permitting.” Maryland is a popular choice among editors of “business-unfriendly environment” lists, but Ocean City Today could not locate any data on the county level. Elder is also concerned with education. “The Snow Hill school costs about… $40 (million)-something but someone mentioned $50 (million)something and they’ve got 300-some odd students,” he said. “Here in
VIRGIL SHOCKLEY Continued from Page 43 Worcester County to stay, Shockley said, those are the people who get involved with the community. “They get involved with the school programs or helping out on a Saturday, or doing whatever, because usually it’s those people who do that,” he said. The second reason Shockley wants to retain his seat is to foster broadband’s growth on the Eastern Shore. Back in 2003, he made headlines calling the area a “third world country” with regards to high-speed Internet connectivity. He credits the idea to get involved with providing highspeed Internet access to Worcester County to a cruise he took with his wife. “I saw a guy flip up his laptop and go on about his business. I walked up and asked him how he was doing that, and came back and said we needed to get on this,” Shockley said.
Berlin, we’ve got more students in our eighth grade than they have in the entire high school — one grade.” Both the $40 and $50 million figures have been reported elsewhere. The construction project will cost around $40 million and the total project cost is expected to be about $50 million. The Snow Hill High School project was part of a revitalization effort starting with Stephen Decatur and Pocomoke high schools. At the time of project approval in September 2013, Shockley was quoted as saying it took “15 years” for the project to be approved. According to figures by publicschoolreview.com, there are more students at Stephen Decatur Middle than Snow Hill High. Elder is also concerned with what goes on inside the schools. “And now we’ve got Common Core coming. Common Core was not designed by anyone in education at all. Common Core was the brainchild of rich federal liberals. Basically, what has happened is that no one has ever voted on it, no educators have ever been in on the planning of it. No legislators have ever voted on it.
“It’s been brought down by governors of the states through grant money. They accepted the carrot not knowing what it was going to cost us in the future,” he said. According to www.corestandards.org, the official site of the Common Core State Standards, the National Governor’s Association (the bipartisan association of every state governor) and the Council of Chief State School officers (a nonprofit organization of public officials who head departments in primary and secondary education) led the development of the Common Core. Teachers were involved in four ways: They served on work and feedback groups for the math and English language portions of the standards; teacher groups such as the National Education Association (NEA), the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) brought teachers together for feedback; teachers were members of feedback groups on iterations of draft standards; and teachers participated in the public hearing
phase of the adoption process. Fortyfour states are part of members of the initiative supporting the measure, and five states have voted to repeal or replace the Common Core standards. The Maryland State Board of Education adopted the standards unanimously in 2010. The governor appoints members of the board. When it comes to governing style, Elder said he realizes he would be one of seven commissioners and he “usually” works well with groups. “I can compromise and listen to both sides of the story. I may not make decisions sometimes until I see both sides, but I will seek out both sides. I look forward to working with the other commissioners,” he said. What he said a commissioner cannot do is compromise those “certain issues in your heart.” For Elder, those issues are wasting money or hurting people. While we may not ever see those items on a commissioner’s agenda, the broader ramifications are clear. Elder’s candidacy is based on a firm desire to streamline and support existing county structures and services rather than add to or augment them.
Through federal and state funds, a backbone — basically an on-ramp to the information superhighway — has been completed. Shockley said, and published reports agree, that 24 sites — universities, libraries, government offices and the like have — been connected to the backbone. What’s lacking is the coverage of the so-called “last mile,” the bit of conduit, cable or fiber optics that run from these connected entities to the homes and businesses of the Eastern Shore. Because of the rural character and relatively low customer base of areas like Worcester County, profitdriven entities see no value in running these wires. Shockley said he would like to continue the work he started bringing the Eastern Shore online. He thinks it is the No. 1 barrier to bringing hi-tech jobs to the peninsula. “That’s one of the reasons we hear businesses are not in the rural parts of the state and Worcester County – they don’t have the levels of access they need,” said Tyler Patton, the Maryland Broadband Cooperative’s vice president of public affairs.
For Shockley, it all usually comes back to farming. “We have a quality of life. Farming is part of the quality of life. Farming built this county. Tourism became this county,” he said. “You have about 90-95,000 acres of farms,” Shockley added. “Big moneymaker. Heritage. Obviously this is my livelihood, and someone needs to speak for the farming community and I think I do that.” When asked to describe what makes a good county commissioner, he hesitates not because he doesn’t know the answer, but because he can’t figure out what to say first. “Being a commissioner is like having three balls in the air at once, and at any given time the balls can change order. The health and safety of your citizens, quite frankly, is important. You’ve got the sheriff’s department, the health department… on any given day. You’ve got the school system, which is important because our kids are going to take over at some point in time and we’re supposed to be educating them, and you can argue over the point if it’s a good education, but
we’re number one in spending per student.” In a report the Department of Legislative Services prepared in 2014, “Overview of Maryland Local Governments,” Worcester County is indeed at the top of the list. “I realize sometimes you’re under a lot of pressure to vote for the budgets. I voted against two of the last four budgets,” Shockley said. “One was a 7 percent tax increase, and I voted against it. Quite frankly they didn’t need to raise taxes. When we got the audit in October, after we raised taxes in June, we had $6.9 million, so why raise seven cents when all we needed was three?” For his part, Shockley’s opponent Ted Elder praised Shockley’s record on budgetary issues. Shockley has a vision of the county for his children’s future that includes broadband Internet, farming and deep support of the Wallops Island facility. He is certain of his plans and confident in his tone, and will talk to you for as long as you want so long as you’re willing to ride on a tractor with him.
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Fall Restaurant Week ends Sunday Approximately 20 eateries offering fixed-price menus ranging from $10-$40 By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) Diners have a few days left to take advantage of specials during Ocean City’s fall Restaurant Week, which wraps this Sunday. The fixed-price menus of $10, $20, $30 or $40 are available at more than 20 restaurants around town and, new this year, there are “good deals” on already-low shoulder season prices. “We already have a lot of restaurants that give great offseason deals,” said Susan Jones, executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association, which organizes the annual event. “We thought we would just combine the two for fall Restaurant Week.” The two-week special is designed to draw diners through the doors when business slows and has been doing just that at The Hobbit Restaurant, on 81st Street, since it started Oct. 12. “It’s been really well received,” General Manager Garvey Heiderman said of the specials. “You can just tell a drastic difference between the week before Restaurant Week and the week of Restaurant Week.” The upscale eatery will dish up its three-course menu for $30 through
Saturday, when The Hobbit closes for the season. Diners can choose from dishes served only during the special, including appetizers such as beef and pork tenderloin tip Hawaiian-style meatballs, served over pineapple avocado salsa; salads including the Asian honey sesame salad, complete with Asian pears, daikon radishes and sesame-orange dressing; and entrees including grilled swordfish, prepared with smoked salt and served over sweet wasabi mashed potatoes. In addition to its Restaurant Week-only dishes, The Hobbit also serves diners’ favorites, like its cracked mustard pork chop, as part of the special. “We wanted to use a lot of menu choices that were actually on our menu,” Heiderman said. “It gives people a great chance to come in, experience us without investing a lot of money, and see if it’s worth coming back.” And those who do might see some of the most popular Restaurant Week items on next season’s menu, he added. On 49th Street, Seacrets has rejoined Restaurant Week, providing half-price entrees during dinner throughout the special. From its certified angus steaks to fresh fish and crabs and slow-roasted ribs, the restaurant serves its full portions on the discounted menu, Head Chef DJ See RESTAURANTS Page 47
Participating Restaurants: BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street The Blue Ox Bar & Grill, 127th Street Captain’s Galley II, Harbor Road, West Ocean City Captain’s Table, 15th Street, in the Courtyard by Marriott Crab Alley, Golf Course Road, West Ocean City Crab Bag, 130th Street DaVinci’s By the Sea, 15th Street on the Boardwalk Duffy’s Tavern, 129th Street Galaxy 66 Bar & Grille, 66th Street Happy Jack Pancake House, 25th Street Hemmingway’s at The Coral Reef, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn & Suites Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant, 101st Street, in the Clarion Resort Hotel The Hobbit Restaurant, 81st Street, in the Rivendell Condos Jules Restaurant, 118th Street, in the Food Lion Shopping Center Layton’s on 92nd, 92nd Street Longboard Café, 67th Street OC Brewing Company, 55th Street The Original Greene Turtle, 116th Street Peaky’s Rooftop, 138th Street, in the Fenwick Inn Seacrets, 49th Street The Shark on the Harbor, Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City Touch of Italy, 66th Street Victorian Room, 28th Street, in the Dunes Manor Hotel
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released their final version of the longawaited Qualified Residential Mortgage (QRM) rule, which stems from the big 2010 banking reform bill the federal government enacted after the financial crisis. The FDIC is the first of six financial regulators to release their final version. The new QRM rule is expected to provide clarity in the housing finance market and benefit the consumer. National Association of Realtors President, Steve Brown commented, “NAR applauds the FDIC for finalizing the Qualified Residential Mortgage rule, which includes a broad definition of QRM and aligns with the Qualified Mortgage standard implemented earlier this year. Realtors are confident that the new QRM rule will encourage sound and financially prudent mortgage financing by lenders while also ensuring responsible homebuyers have access to safe and affordable credit.” The QRM rule took effect at the beginning of this year and provides ability to repay standards for safe and affordable loans, whether or not they’re securitized for sale to investors. The QRM rule provides a set of requirements a loan must meet to be considered a safe loan and eligible to be sold to investors as part of a mortgage-backed security without the lender having to retain 5 percent of the loan amount on its books. Because the QRM loan comes without the risk-retention requirement, lenders should be able to make more loans and also make them more cheaply, because they don’t have to pass along that risk-retention cost to borrowers. Under the QRM rule, as under the QM rule, loans are generally considered qualified if the borrower’s debt-to-income ratio is 43 percent, among other things. Earlier versions of the rule included 20 and 30 percent down payment requirements. At this level of down payment, a $250,000 home purchase could equal a required $75,000 See FDIC Page 47
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Ropewalk coming to OC; early spring opening planned
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) Their eyes have been on the property for over a year and now it is finally settled – Ropewalk will add a beach twist to the former Frescos property on 83rd Street in Ocean City. Renovations are set to start on Nov. 1 and the restaurant’s operators plan to open in early spring. This will be the seafood-centric company’s third location in the region. The majority of the expansion on the new property will be on a vacant lot south of the existing location. The ground will be filled with sand to create a bayside beach dining area of 3,874 square feet. An expanded deck and pavilion will be built in the outside seating area. There will be seating under the pavilion and in the sand out by the bay. “The arrangement of the restaurant will give customers an outdoor feel even when they are inside. All of us [the owners] have always vacationed in Ocean City. We love the feel and vibe of the area, it felt like the right time to put our foot in there,” said owner Chris Reda. The inside of the location will receive “a facelift” and there will be 599 seats for indoor and outdoor seating. In addition, they are expanding the restaurant’s parking lot, bringing the total number of spaces to 104. The menu will look very familiar to customers of the Fenwick Ropewalk, although a few new items will be added. Reda wanted to have “easier-to-handle” food for outside diners. They have not finalized their fare selection, but say there will be more sandwiches, steamers and a fish of the day. Ropewalk’s owners learned of the property via a real estate agent who advised them that Fresco’s owners Pino and Karen Tomasello had some interest in selling. They looked it over and decided it would be good opportunity to add a Ropewalk location in Ocean City. Reda said they wanted to take it over last year, but there was not enough time to do the renovations and Frescos was able to finish out the 2014 season. See OWNERS Page 48
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Two of Ropewalk’s owners, Marc McFaul, left, and Chris Reda, are all smiles in anticipation for the new location in Ocean City on 83rd Street.
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Continued from Page 46 Shirk said. “It’s going pretty well,” he said. “We always see a little bit of a spike in people coming out and just trying to see what’s good during Restaurant Week.” Jones brought the idea for Restaurant Week back from a travel summit on the western shore in 2007, she said. “We brought the idea back to our board and they loved it,” she said. “It’s just great deals on great food.” Alcohol, tax and gratuity are not included in Restaurant Week’s fixed menu prices. Participating restaurants will still have their regular, full-price menus available during the special.
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that anyone who has adopted a pet from the shelter will bring them back for a visit. This would be the perfect day for anyone who adopted one of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tiny Twentyâ&#x20AC;? to swing by for a reunion. There will be treats and toys for any furry companion who comes dressed up. The Worcester County Humane Society is a no-kill shelter located on 12330 Eagles Nest Road in Berlin. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Sundays and Wednesdays. Some of the shelter kitties can also be seen by visiting Petco in West Ocean City and OC Pet Spa on Route 611. For more information, call 410-213-0146 or visit www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org.
Owners excited for OC location Continued from Page 47 â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are extremely excited and have been chomping at the bit all year. We were sitting back, not planning on any new ventures and this opportunity presented itself. The property is beautiful and unique. We had to jump on it,â&#x20AC;? Reda said. Ropewalk also operates in Baltimore, where its property dates back to the preprohibition days and is located on one of the oldest streets in Federal Hill. In 1995,
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The Stephen Decatur girls' soccer team poses for a photo after winning the Bayside Conference championship Tuesday night at County Stadium in Salisbury. The Lady Seahawks edged out the Queen Anne's Lions, 5-4, in overtime. Senior captain Jillian Petito, who holds the trophy, scored four of the team's five goals, including the game-winner.
‘BEST BIRTHDAY EVER’ for Petito Senior captain leads Decatur to victory; first Bayside title since 2003
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 24, 2014) “BEST BIRTHDAY EVER” is what Stephen Decatur senior Jillian Petito tweeted Tuesday night after she scored four goals – the last was the gamewinner in overtime – to bring the Bayside Conference championship title back to the school after 11 years. “It’s the best feeling in the world. I Maggie Berke could not have done it without the help and support of my teammates,” the now 17-year-old said. “I feel that as one of the team captains it is our responsibility to be leaders on the team and to encourage everyone to play their best. Every single person contributed to our victory.” The last time Decatur competed for and won a Bayside title was in 2003 under the direction of Coach Amy Fenzel-Mergott. After going 11-0-1 during the regular season, the Lady Seahawks, led by first-year Coach Maggie Berke, earned a spot in the conference
championship game as the top Bayside South team. They met the Queen Anne’s Lions, the No. 1 North team, at Wicomico County Stadium in Salisbury. Queen Anne’s got on the board first. Around the 23-minute mark, Petito answered. With about 12 minutes left in the first half, Petito gave Decatur a 2-1 lead. The Lions netted a shot and made it 2-2 before the halftime break. Decatur junior goalie Lexi Gausepohl came up with several big saves at the start of the second half to keep the game even, but with just under 25 minutes on the clock, Queen Anne’s put one by her. She finished the game with 16 saves. Less than two minutes later, sophomore Brigitte Ardis netted the equalizer. Petito tallied her third goal a minute after and the Seahawks led 4-3 with 22 minutes remaining. The Lions tied it 4-4 with about four minutes on the clock and the game headed into overtime. Before the extra period, Berke said she and the Seahawks talked about what has been motivating them, especially in the past few weeks, to “do it for the banner.” “They were pumped up and ready to get the game over with,” she said. Two minutes and 16 seconds into the sudden-death extra period, the birthday girl tallied her fourth goal to
give Decatur a 5-4 victory. “I felt so relieved that all of our team’s hard work and effort had paid off. It was truly the most awesome feeling,” Petito said. “We all really wanted this win and the fact that we did it together shows our team unity… This is a huge boost to everyone’s confidence. It was a hardfought game against a very good team and we are so grateful to have come up on top.” “[This was] probably her best game all season,” Berke said of Petito’s performance. “She capitalized on so many mistakes [Queen Anne’s] made. That was the game changer.” Berke said the Seahawks standing on the sideline sprinted onto the field to celebrate with Petito and their teammates after she scored the goal. “There was tons of excitement, screaming and yelling,” she said. “I thought we played good; some girls had phenomenal games.” Decatur received the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye in Section I of the 3A South Regional tournament. The Seahawks will play the winner of today’s match-up between the No. 4 James M. Bennett Clippers and No. 5 Northeast (AA) Eagles on Monday at 4 p.m. in Berlin. “The girls are pumped they’re still undefeated going into playoffs,” Berke said. “If they’re ready and willing, they can do amazing things.”
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 24, 2014) Tuesday’s Bayside Conference championship match between the Stephen Decatur and Queen Anne’s girls’ soccer teams was a nail-biter and Misty Bunting was there to witness the Lady Seahawks bring the title home. Bunting led the Decatur girls’ soccer program for seven years as head coach, and for four years prior she was an assistant under Amy FenzelMergott. Bunting coached a majority of the girls on this year’s squad. Fifteen of the 19 players on first-year Coach Maggie Berke’s roster competed last season for Bunting. Many of them played for her two and three years. Bunting said she was happy for the players, coaches and the school. The last time Decatur won the Bayside title was 2003. “To say I’m proud of this team would be an understatement. The Bayside championship has been a goal of this group since Day 1,” Bunting said. “All of the girls and the coaches have worked hard. They have earned it–and they deserve it. Watching them win that game and celebrate like the champions they are, I felt like an overwhelmed proud parent.” Bunting said she knew when she was stepping down that she was leaving a championship team. Not only are the upperclassmen strong, but the younger group brings talent to the team as well, Bunting said. “They’ve all worked so hard to develop not only their individual skills, but also the team chemistry,” she said. “And, this year, under the leadership of Maggie Berke, the team is coming together beautifully.” Bunting said this season has been “bittersweet.” She said she misses the girls and coaching, but Bunting doesn’t have any regrets, for two reasons. “First, the joy of watching my daughter play (JV volleyball) is something I wouldn’t trade for the world. I’m so lucky to be able to be there to support her and watch her be a part of a high school team,” Bunting said. “My mother was always at my games when I was young and that’s something that I will never forget. But, because of work, my father rarely was. Just before he died last season, I promised him that I would make whatever sacrifice needed to be there to watch my kids play.” The second reason Bunting said See BUNTING Page 50
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The Worcester Prep and Stephen Decatur golf teams gather for a photo at Lighthouse Sound in Bishopville before the first round of their Ryder Cup tournament began Monday.
Decatur and Worcester battle for Ryder Cup Seahawks take home trophy with 10.5-5.5 victory
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 24, 2014) The Stephen Decatur and Worcester Prep golf teams competed in their annual Ryder Cup tournament Monday and Tuesday. Decatur won the friendly competition, 10.5-5.5, to bring home the title. Monday’s outing took place at Lighthouse Sound in Bishopville. The first four matches were partners Best Ball format for five holes. Each team scored two points apiece. Earning victories for Worcester Prep, a private school of the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference, were teams of sophomores Reid Carey/Grant Brown and juniors Jason Cook/John Meakin. Winning for Decatur, a public school of the Bayside Conference, were teams of freshman Matt Kinsey/sophomore Hailey Brown and seniors Brooks Holloway/Delaney Iacona. The second four matches were partners Alternate Shot for five holes. Tallying wins for Decatur were Kinsey/Brown, Holloway/Iacona and senior Danny Parker/sophomore Matt Kristick. Worcester’s lone team point was courtesy of Carey/Brown. After two sets of competition Mon-
day, Decatur led 5-3. “All the kids from both schools really played hard and had a great deal of fun. I thought the WP kids played really well,” said Prep Coach Scot Dailey. “We are one Decatur-made putt and one Worcester-missed putt on the last hole in the last two matches from this event being tied up. I am extremely proud of how hard our kids have worked all year to get ready for this event.” “Coach [Don] Furbay and I were
‘The Ryder Cup format is a lot of fun for everyone involved: players, parents and coaches. It’s a friendly scrimmage between two high schools from the same town. We enjoy the competition from Worcester Prep every year.’ Decatur Coach Jim Krall very impressed with freshman Matt Kinsey, who mentored sophomore Hailey Brown throughout the round, keeping her relaxed and focused with encouraging words and advice. It paid off as they won both their matches. Also, Brooks and Delaney played really solid throughout the day. Danny Parker and Matt Kristick, who are the No. 1 and No. 2 golfers on Decatur’s team, had a slow start due primarily to some lip out putts here and there, but eventually got the ball rolling better,” said Decatur Coach
Jim Krall. “I was very impressed with Worcester Prep as a whole. Their players came out ready and determined to beat us. Coach Dailey and [Associate Head Coach Kevin] Gates had them fired up for the competition.” On Tuesday, the teams met at GlenRiddle Golf Club in Berlin for eight, nine-hole individual one-onone exhibitions. Decatur outscored Worcester, 5.52.5, to secure the Ryder Cup. Logging victories for the Seahawks were sophomore Bailey Warren, Kinsey, Holloway, Kristick and Iacona. Scoring points for the Mallards were junior Bennett Truitt and Cook. Hailey Brown and Jon Ruddo, a sophomore, finished even, so they both earned half a point for their respective teams. “I am very proud of our kids. They battled. They have all improved so much from the beginning of the year,” Dailey said. “I am fairly certain we were the underdogs; the Decatur team is very talented, however we fought hard in every match and kept it competitive…Not to discredit some of our other matches, but this is so exciting for us because the competition is so high and I am not sure if some of these kids have felt the pressure that they have the past two days and that is exciting and gets your juices flowing. We had so much fun and I believe the kids are hungry to get better to finally win that Cup next year.” “The Ryder Cup format is a lot of fun for everyone involved: players,
parents and coaches,” Krall added. “It’s a friendly scrimmage between two high schools from the same town. We enjoy the competition from Worcester Prep every year.”
Bunting knew she was leaving prog. in ‘great hands’ Continued from Page 49 she had no regrets stepping down was because she knew she was leaving the soccer program in not just good, but great hands. “Maggie is fantastic. She is smart, cool under pressure and she’s a great role model for the girls. She, Colbi Custis, Dale Krantz and Olivia Smith bring an immeasurable amount of energy, enthusiasm and knowledge to practice and games each day,” Bunting said. “They have all inspired the girls by their example, and they have developed the team confidence needed to win the big games. The team is working together better than they ever have, and that is because of the efforts of this coaching staff.” Decatur earned the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye in Section I of the 3A South Regional tournament. The Seahawks will host the winner of today’s match-up between the No. 4 James M. Bennett Clippers and No. 5 Northeast (AA) Eagles, on Monday at 4 p.m. Bunting said she will be there to cheer the Seahawks on.
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Decatur to face Northeast in reg. first round Greenwood anticipates good playoff run; thinks team peaking at right time By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 24, 2014) The Stephen Decatur boys’ soccer team had several good training sessions leading up to today’s 3A South Regional tournament Section I first-round match against the fifth-seeded Northeast Eagles of Anne Arundel. Decatur (6-5) received the No. 4
seed and will host the game at 6 p.m. When the two teams met during the playoffs last year, Decatur won 5-1. “We need to show up to play,” said Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood. “The boys understand Friday will probably be the last time they play Jamie Greenwood on their home field. I think they’re going to work hard and put everything out there.”
Greenwood said the Seahawks did some good things in their final match of the regular season against Wi-Hi last week, which they won 5-0. “Everybody’s on the same page. The seniors want to go out with a successful season,” he said. “I think we have a real good shot at getting far in the playoffs. We have the ability and the talent and we’re healed, back to where we need to be. We’re feeling healthy and that’s major to have everyone 100 percent for these games.” Greenwood also said team
chemistry is better than it has been. “I think we’re peaking at the right time,” he said. “We’re anticipating a good run in the playoffs.” To be successful, Greenwood said the Seahawks must work as a team. “We can’t have selfishness or too much individual effort,” he said. “We need to play as a team.” The winner of today’s match will battle the No. 1 seed, the Huntingtown Hurricanes, on Tuesday in Huntingtown.
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Stephen Decatur junior Ellen Bargar tips the ball over the net during Tuesday's match against Snow Hill in Berlin.
Stephen Decatur senior Kayla Heinz receives a Snow Hill serve during Tuesday's competition in Berlin. Heinz tallied seven assists and four aces in the win.
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Communicating, ‘playing our game’ key for Seahawks
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 24, 2014) The Stephen Decatur volleyball team’s seven seniors were honored before the start of Tuesday night’s match against the Snow Hill Eagles. Both squads wore pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to “Spike Out Cancer.” Decatur was solid in the first game, winning 25-7. The Lady Seahawks didn’t perform as well in the second game, but the home team managed to pull out a 2521 victory. Decatur held a comfortable lead in the third game, but Snow Hill began to chip away at it. Ahead 22-18, the Seahawks tallied the final three points for the win. “I thought the first game they came out strong, playing our ball, making great plays and passes and hits. I think we got too comfortable, and then game two— I’m not sure what that was,” said Decatur Coach Sarah Purnell. “They weren’t communicating [and] they seemed a little off. Game three they were able to sort of
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Stephen Decatur senior Victoria Williams reaches to hit the ball during Tuesday's match against Snow Hill.
play more of our ball, but they still seemed maybe too comfortable and not ready for Snow Hill’s scrappiness.” Senior captain Hannah Adkins contributed with four kills. Marina Jones, a senior, chipped in with five kills. Seniors Haley Trice had eight assists and Kayla Heinz logged seven assists and four aces. Haley McDonough, a senior, also had four aces. The draw for regional tournament
bracket positions will take place Monday. Decatur will compete in Section I of the 3A South classification. Post-season action will begin either Thursday, Oct. 30 or Friday, Oct. 31. “We had a few really good games back-to-back. I think typically when we play a higher-level team we tend to play a little bit better,” Purnell said. “As long as they can communicate and play our game we should be OK.”
SD golfers to compete at states
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 24, 2014) Five Stephen Decatur golfers will compete in the 4A/3A state championship on the University of Maryland College Park course next week. Last week’s District VIII championship at the Hyatt–River Marsh Golf Course in Cambridge was a qualifier for the state competition. Decatur finished in first place with
a 318 to earn its third consecutive district title. Contributing to the win were seniors Danny Parker (77), Delaney Iacona (78) and Brooks Holloway (81) and sophomore Matt Kristick (82). The foursome will represent Decatur as a team during the 4A/3A state tournament, which begins with the semifinal round on Monday. Freshman Matt Kinsey shot an 82
during the district match. His score qualified him for states as an individual. “I know the team is very excited and confident going into the state tournament next week,” said Decatur Coach Jim Krall. A couple factors must be in place for the Seahawks to be successful, Krall said. “No. 1: We must remain healthy. See DECATUR Page 53
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Decatur golfers ready, excited for Md. championship Continued from Page 52 Illness as simple as the common cold can have an adverse affect on performance,” he said. “No. 2: We must clear our minds of everything except golf and get in the zone. No. 3: All players must play their ‘A game’ for us to have any chance against the incredibly talented 3A/4A teams across the bridge.” The 4A/3A schools will compete on Monday and the 2A/1A Jim Krall schools will take the course Tuesday for the semifinal rounds. Eight out of the 22 teams competing Monday and two of the seven playing on Tuesday and top 40 percent of individuals from each group will advance to the final round on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The Seahawks are all looking forward to participating in the state meet and they are hoping to play well enough on Monday to advance to Wednesday’s championships. This will be Iacona’s fourth time competing in the state meet. “I love University of Maryland. It’s a really good course. It’s my fourth year so it should be fun to see what I can do,” Iacona said. “I feel pretty good. I shot a 78 at districts and I’m kind of hoping that streak continues. I feel like as a team we’ve really come together. Districts we did really well. We stayed focused and I hope we do the same at states.” Kristick, Holloway and Parker will make their second state appearance. “Last year I came in 14th and my first day wasn’t my best. I really look forward to giving it a good run and maybe trying to win it this year,” Kristick said. Holloway said states was fun last year and he hopes the 2014 event will be even better. “I just want to keep a level head, nothing over bogey there, make sure I’m putting good…,” he said. “I’m pretty confident in the way I’m playing. This is my last year so I’ve got to go out with a bang.” Parker broke his wrist prior to the start of the golf season, but he is healed and pleased with the way he’s playing. He would like to place in the top 10 individually at states. “I’m so excited to be back. It was hard to watch (from the sideline) for five matches,” Parker said. “I’m hitting the ball pretty solid and putting is coming around finally.” Kinsey has performed exceptionally well his first season on the varsity golf team. His personal goal is to finish in the top 40 at states. “For my freshman year I think I’ve set myself a good standard and I think I’ve contributed a lot to the team,” Kinsey said. “I’m going to keep on training myself like I have been to make it happen at states.”
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Stephen Decatur senior quarterback Justin Meekins carries the ball during last Thursday's game against Wi-Hi in Berlin.
BANK RECOGNIZES WEEK 7 DECATUR MVP The Bank of Ocean City sponsors the Stephen Decatur High School football team and following each game, a most valuable player is chosen. As part of its annual $500 pledge, the bank makes a donation to the Stephen Decatur High School Athletic Boosters in that player’s name. Week 7 winner is sophomore Dontae Baines. On hand for the recent presentation, from left, are Coach Bob Knox, Baines and Earl Conley of the Bank of Ocean City.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 24, 2014) Last Thursday’s football game in Berlin between Stephen Decatur and Wicomico was close until the fourth quarter, when the visiting Indians scored several times to win 40-12. “We played pretty well for 34 and a half minutes,” said Decatur Coach Bob Knox. “For 34 and a half minutes it was a dogfight.” Wi-Hi led 6-0 at the end of the first quarter. Decatur sophomore Dontae Baines scored from 19 yards out to even the match 6-6 in the second quarter. The Indians went ahead 13-6 with about six minutes left in the third quarter. Wi-Hi scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to take a 33-6 lead. “On fourth and 15 they got a touchdown and that kind of opened the floodgates,” Knox said. “In the fourth quarter we blinked and they scored a touchdown, we blinked again and they scored another and then they were up by 27 points. There was a period where we either lost focus or we were stunned… It kind of rattled us a little bit.” One good thing, Knox said, was that the Seahawks came back and scored at the end. Senior Sam Coates ran the ball six yards for the touchdown. Decatur will take a trip to Salisbury on Saturday to play the James M. Bennett Clippers on their homecoming, at noon. To come out with a victory, Knox said the Seahawks need to do the same things the coaching staff has been preaching every week: Be more physical than their opponent, offensively down block and tackle better.
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Worcester Prep senior captain Mattie Maull blocks a Salisbury Christian hit during the semifinal round of the Peninsula Athletic Christian Conference tournament last Friday in Berlin. Maull had 14 digs, seven kills, two blocks and one ace.
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Worcester Prep freshman Caroline Pasquariello passes a Salisbury Christian serve during the semifinal round of the Peninsula Athletic Christian Conference tournament last Friday in Berlin.
Jehle: It’s finally all starting to come together
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 24, 2014) The fourth-seeded Worcester Prep volleyball team may have lost to No. 1 Salisbury Christian in the semifinal round of the Peninsula Athletic Christian Conference tournament last Friday, but Coach Kristin Jehle was pleased with what she saw from the Lady Mallards. “I think this was the best they’ve done against Salisbury Christian, actually. Salisbury Christian is ranked No. 1 and they have some really great hitters and servers,” Jehle said after
the match in Berlin. “I’m happy because they’re starting to make those moves that they need. Before, they let the ball drop and now they’re at least taking a step and going for it, and they’re still learning. It’s a long process, but they’re doing a lot better.” Kristin Jehle The Jaguars won the first game 25-8. The teams traded points throughout the second game, but Salisbury
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Dulaney Kerns, a member of the Berlin Intermediate School After School Academy Fishing Club, gets a helping hand holding up his "catch of the day."
It was Kite Flying Day in Alayne Shockley’s fifth grade class at Worcester Preparatory School. Students show some of their handmade kites, which were created during their study of Flight and Rocketry. Pictured, from left, front row, are Gavin Burton and Amith Tatineni; row 2, Ayush Batra, Pranay Sanwal, Anna Marie Buas, Kate Conaway, Lily Baeurle, Sumira Sehgal, Puja Jani, Olivia Kondraschow and Marshall Mumford; row 3, Brice Richins, Jordan Willey, Jarrett Sofronski, Ava Nally, Brooke Phillips, Kate Lindsay, Myranda Beebe and Brooke Emeigh.
Christian gained the lead and held on to earn a 25-18 victory. The Jaguars took the third game 25-13 to advance to the championship match where they met the Holly Grove Eagles. The Eagles defeated the Greenwood Mennonite Flames in their semifinal match. Salisbury took home the PACC title. Senior captain Mattie Maull had 14 digs, seven kills, two blocks and one ace for Worcester. “I think we played up to their level and did really well. I think everyone had their best game,” Maull said. “We
talked a lot and worked really hard.” Senior captain, setter Cecily Sass, contributed with two aces, seven assists, one kill and one block. Erika Smith, a junior, dug 15 Jaguars’ hits, and senior captain Michelle Curtis tallied two aces and six digs. “They were keeping up with them for a good part of the match,” Jehle said. “I think this is the loudest they’ve communicated with each other, and they’ve just done a really great job. It’s finally all starting to come together and I’m really pleased.”
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Dodgeball The Ocean Pines Recreation Department has announced the return of Dodgeball Wars. This favorite Friday night activity is always a hit with children. Dodgeball Wars for children in grades 3-5 will take place Nov. 7 and Dec. 5. For students in grades 6-8, Dodgeball Wars will be offered Nov. 21 and Dec. 19. All competitions are from 6-8 p.m. The cost is $8 for Ocean Pines residents, $9 for non-residents. Admission fee for each participant includes a snack and drink. Youth and adult volunteers are welcome. Walkup registration the night of the events is preferred. Call 410-641-7052 for additional information.
Twisters Gymnastics, based in Berlin, had three members of its boys' team make the Future Stars Regional Team, Oct. 10-11 at the Future Stars testing event in Harleysville, Pa. Christian Workman made the 9-year- old regional team, Gavin Solito the 8-year-old squad and Finley Stearn became a member of the 10-year-old team. Stearn has also been invited to train at the Olympic Training Center next month with his coach, Fran Fennell.
MBS 5K run
The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department informs the public that the Third Street ball field, adjacent to the skate park, will be closed on Friday afternoons and will re-open Saturday mornings for soccer. Citizens should expect the fields to be closed Friday, Oct. 24. The field, which will be prepared for
The inaugural Most Blessed Sacrament School 5K run, family-fun onemile walk and Kids Dash will take place Saturday, Nov. 22. The event will be held at MBS, located off Route 589 in Berlin and at their affiliated parish, St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 11211 Beauchamp Road. The 5K will start at 8 a.m., the family-fun walk at 9 a.m. and the Kids Dash at 9:30 a.m. Registration for the 5K and familyfun walk for children 15 and older will cost $25, under age 14 will cost $15. All participants will receive an event Tshirt, and prizes will also be awarded. The Kids Dash for runners ages 3-11 will cost $10 for participants. All will receive a T-shirt and participation medal. For more information, email Lisa Mitchell at MitchellsinOC@yahoo.com.
(Oct. 24, 2014) Indoor fall Pickleball has returned. This beginners four-week course starts Sunday Nov. 9 and runs through Nov. 30. The clinic will be held in the gymnasium at the Ocean Pines Community Center from 4:30-5:30 p.m. The cost is $15 for the entire four-week session and all equipment will provided at no additional charge. Anyone age 12 and older is welcome to register. Julie Woulfe and Frank Creamer will be the course instructors. Early regis-
tration is suggested. For more information or to register, call the Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks Department at 410-641-7052. Information regarding this clinic as well as additional recreational programs, can be found in the Ocean Pines Fall 2014 Activity Guide. The guide is also available at www.OceanPines.org under the Recreation tab. For more information, contact Vicki Magin, recreation staff at 410-641-7052 or email vmagin@oceanpines.org.
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youth soccer on Saturday mornings, will be open for the remaining days of the week. For questions or additional information, contact Ocean City Recreation Supervisor Al “Hondo” Handy at 410-250-0125.
Inaugural Storm Warriors 5K run/walk scheduled Nov. 8 Pickleball for ages 12 and older this November in OP
(Oct. 24, 2014) The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum Society will hold its first Storm Warriors 5K run/walk on Saturday, Nov. 8 on the Boardwalk starting at the museum. Sign-in/registration is 8 a.m.; the race begins at 9. A 5K is 3.1 miles. “These 5K events seem to be very popular among nonprofits,’ said Nancy Howard, event coordinator. “We hope that folks will come out to support the museum. Get your day started with a brisk run or walk and then have the rest of the day to enjoy all that Ocean City and the area have to offer.” The museum has been a staple in Ocean City since 1978. The mission of the Society is to inspire and support the interpretation and appreciation of the cultural and natural history of Ocean City, the Worcester County coastal region, and the historical role performed by the United States LifeSaving Service, and to preserve with subsequent mandate the 1891 structure that once served as the Ocean City Station. Permanent exhibits represent both the heroic deeds of the surfmen who staffed the station and the history of the area, including the storm of 1933 that cut the inlet, the Boardwalk of Yesterday, Davy Jones’ Locker and Sands of the World. A recent exhibit honored local veterans. Currently, the museum has an exhibit oriented toward children with interactive activities. There is a small aquarium room that houses local sea creatures. The Society is responsible for designing and producing the exhibits as well as collecting artifacts that help visitors experience the mission of the
society. The proceeds from the 5K will go toward enhancing the museum. Pre-registered participants, runners and walkers, will receive a Tshirt. There is a $25 registration fee. OC Tri-Running, an organization that has done many of these events, is managing the race. During the race water will be provided to the runners/walkers. At the conclusion of the race there will be refreshments. It is possible to register the day of the event but T-shirts will not be available. To register visit www.octrirunning.com. Questions, call 443-2354405.
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veryone put on their Blue Suede Shoes and join the Jailhouse Rockin’ mayhem this weekend, when, for the first time in Ocean City, the Elvis Festival will take place. The three-day event at The Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel on 101st Street was scheduled to begin Thursday, Oct. 23 and will feature 20 of the world’s best tribute artists competing to be declared the ultimate Elvis. The Ocean City Elvis Festival is an invitational contest in which participants hope to win the cash prize of $4,200 and the opportunity to represent Ocean City when they travel to Memphis in August to compete for the title against other winners of preliminary contests. “These performers are fantastic, extremely professional and truly amazing. We are ecstatic to be hosting the Elvis Festival at the Clarion,” said Jackie Berger. On Friday and Saturday, audiences will see the first and second rounds of the contest. Doors will open at 11 a.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday. Each person will perform four songs both days. Half of the group will perform with tracks and the other half with the Change of Habit tribute band. General admission for Friday will cost $39 and Saturday it will be $59. The top 10 will compete in Sunday’s finals with doors opening at noon. A general admission pass for the entire weekend is available for $109. Depending on availability, passes will be sold at the door on the day of the
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Pet owners and their four-legged friends will don costumes for Paws & Claws’ annual Halloween Paw-rade and party on Sunday.
Halloween events for families and four-legged friends
By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) Little goblins and ghouls can find a host of haunts in and around Ocean City to celebrate Halloween this weekend and next. From trick-or-treating and costume parades to haunted forests, here are a few family-friendly happenings to check out:
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shows, as well. Reserved seats will be assigned according to section, which is based on the date and time the reservation is made. The hotel is preparing for a crowd of between 450 and 500 people. “We are bringing our Elvis Festival to Ocean City because it’s a beautiful town and we do not have any other events held directly on the water,” said Jason Sherry, producer of the Elvis Festival. “The Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel has been a fabulous partner. We are very excited and it is unique among our events to have attendees, performers and the actual event take place in the same location. It will be intimate and fun
for everyone involved,” he said. The event will have Elvis Tribute artists from previous years to headline the shows and to break up the competition. On Friday, last year’s Pocono Mountains Elvis Festival champion, Michael Chambliss, will entertain the crowd with award-winning Elvis Tribute artist Mark Anthony. On Saturday, 2012 Elvis Festival winner Ben Portsmouth will be joined with award-winning Elvis Tribute artist Dwight Icenhower. Both nights there will be late-night parties with live music from On the Edge. On Saturday night, there will be a ‘Spooktacular’ Halloween Costume See ELVIS Page 62
Ocean City: • Catch a free showing of “The Goonies” in Sunset Park, on South Division Street, tonight from 7-10 p.m. Food will be on sale. Bring a lawn chair. • The Ocean City branch of Worcester County Library will host a Halloween party for all ages tomorrow, Oct. 25, at 10:30 a.m. There will be crafts, refreshments and a costume parade at the library on 100th Street. Call 410-524-1818 for more information. • Children will fill Northside Park on Sunday, Oct. 26, during Ocean City Recreation and Parks’ annual Halloween Spook-Out Party. The event on 125th Street runs from 1-3 p.m. with carnival games, costume contests with prizes, hayrides, arts and crafts and snacks. Participants of all ages are welcome to attend. Admission is one bag of candy per child. Visit www.oceancitymd.gov or call 410-250-0125 for more information. • The TownCenter Midtown Boardwalk will host its second annual Boo-oardwalk Halloween Parade and trick or treat event next Saturday, Nov. 1, from 4-6 p.m. All are invited to take part in the free festivities on 67th Street. Events kick off at 4 p.m. with a taffy pulling demonstration at Dolle’s Candyland, followed by a costume contest in front of Ron Jon Surf Shop at 4:30 p.m. Be sure to arrive by See TRICK Page 58
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Trick-or-treating, games, costume contests on tap Continued from Page 57 3:45 p.m. to register for the contest with prizes. After awards, families will parade along TownCenter’s Boardwalk, where each business will hand out treats. After visiting the shops, trick-or-treating continues next door at the 66th Street World Gym, 68th Street Old Pro Golf and 69th Street ACE Hardware. Call 443880-7795 for more information.
West Ocean City: • Pet owners and their four-legged friends will don costumes for Paws & Claws’ annual Halloween Paw-rade and party Sunday, Oct. 26, at the pet store in the Ocean Gateway Shopping Center, behind Sherwin-Williams on Route 50. The parade runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features prizes for the best costumes. New this year, a truckload sale runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with 20 percent off Verus dry kibble and all treats. Call 410-213– 7490 for more information. • The 19th Hole Bar & Grille will host its children’s Halloween party Thursday, Oct. 30, from 6-8 p.m. There will be a costume contest, games and prizes at the restaurant on Route 611, near Sunset Avenue. • Trick-or-treaters age 12 and younger will takeover the White Mar-
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OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 Every Thursday-Sunday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 24-25: On the Edge, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. PURPLE MOOSE 108 S. Boardwalk Ocean City 410-289-6953 Oct. 24-25: CK the DJ/VJ, 9 p.m. Oct. 25: VJ/DJ Jamming Jeff, 2 p.m.
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Beverly Furst, chairwoman of the Ocean City Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K races, joins DJ Rupe, who emceed last Saturday's event, center, and Mayor Rick Meehan.
Pop Warner Berlin Junior Pee Wee Seahawks cheer for those participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run last Saturday. The girls are set to compete in the Eastern Regional Pop Warner championship, Nov. 15, in Albany, N.Y.
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Cancer survivors come together before the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run, Oct. 18, in Ocean City.
Cancer survivor Jean "Bean" Keagle, left, and Dawn Hodge smile for a photo last Saturday during the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K festivities.
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Josette Castiglione, community manager for the American Cancer Society– Delmarva, presents Fish Tales' owner Shawn Harman with a recognition plaque during the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run last Saturday. The Harman family is the event’s presenting sponsor.
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Members of the Eastern Shore Executive Women’s Golf Association pose for a pictured on the Boardwalk before the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run, Oct. 18, in Ocean City.
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O.C.Toberfest continues with beach maze, pumpkin races By Taylor Sloan Intern (Oct. 24, 2014) O.C.Toberfest activities will continue this weekend on the Boardwalk at North Division Street. “Each year we have grown, and we are looking for another great year,” said Bob Rothermel, co-producer of the event. Families can enjoy several free activities sponsored by the Ocean City Town Council and Mayor Rick Meehan, and the Department of Tourism. A beach maze with a giant, pirates in the sand, ghouls, witches and scarecrows will provide fun for the whole family. The maze will be open Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “We have a company that designs the maze using a GPS, and ‘OC’ is shaped in the middle,” said Meredith Herbert, Special Event Productions coordinator. Last weekend more than 3,000 people walked through the beach maze, Herbert said. The “Great Pumpkin Race” will take place this Saturday, Oct. 25 on the Boardwalk at North Division Street. Participants can design and construct their pumpkin racecar from a single real pumpkin in any shape and size. Pumpkin racecars can be whole or
carved; outrageously decorated or just like it came from the pumpkin patch. Each pumpkin must have two independent axels inserted through it. Attach any type or size wheels to the axels. A complete list of rules and regulations is provided at www.specialeventpro.com/oc-toberfest. Registration will begin at 11 a.m., with the races set to start at 1 p.m. The pumpkin race will be split into two divisions–a junior and an adult category, Herbert said. Trophies and prizes will be awarded in each division for fastest pumpkin and most creative. “We are hoping for 100 entries this year,” Rothermel said. Last Saturday, O.C.Toberfest hosted a pet parade on the Boardwalk, with 101 pets participating. “We were very excited because we increased participation by 40 percent this year,” Rothermel said. Categories for costume prizes included scariest, cutest, best homemade, funniest, pirate and best group. Scariest winner was Trooper, a standard poodle, dressed as a flying monkey, and his owner, Angelina Pezzetti of Princess Anne, was the wicked witch. Cutest winner was Devon, a maltese/yorkie, dressed as a chia pet,
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More than 3,000 people walked through the O.C.Toberfest beach maze last weekend near North Dorchester Street in downtown Ocean City. The maze will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
with his owner Barbara Fritz of Telford Pa., dressed as a gardener. Best homemade costume was awarded to Riley, a Bernese Mountain dog. He was dressed as a political candidate, while owners Ella and Sam of Frederick, wore buttons and carried signs that read “Vote for Riley.” Funniest winner was Hershey, a chocolate lab, dressed as a dirt bike, while owner Rudy Maldonade of Berlin, was dressed as a dirt bike rider. Trophies and toys were awarded to the winners. “We raised over $700 in cash and pet supplies for the Worcester County Humane Society,” Herbert said. For more information about O.C.Toberfest, visit www.specialeventpro.com/oc-toberfest.
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Festivities in OC, Pines, SH, Berlin and other towns Continued from Page 58 visitors while they wait. Parents should note that the Wicked Woods might not be suitable for young children. Call 1-800-228-5590 for more information. • The Town of Berlin’s trick-ortreating hours will be from 5-7 p.m. on Halloween, Friday, Oct. 31. The Berlin Police Department will have a candy checking station at Town Hall at 10 Williams Street during those hours. • Enjoy carnival games, pony rides, food, candy, live music and more at SonRise Church’s annual Harvest Fair on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the church grounds, 10959 Worcester Highway. Events run from 1-4 p.m. and are free to the public. Children can come dressed in costume, though organizers ask them to avoid scary attire. The fair’s rain date is Saturday, Nov. 8. Fenwick Island: • Trunk or Treat is back at Bayside Chapel today from 6-8 p.m. Children will visit decorated cars in the church parking lot on Route 54, two miles west of Harris Teeter, for a Halloween treat. The event is free and open to the public. Call 302-4367585 for more information. Salisbury: • Children age 10 and younger can enjoy a not-so-scary Halloween at the Salisbury Zoo Saturday, Oct. 25. Activities run from 1-4 p.m. at the zoo on Park Drive and include trick-ortreating through the zoo, Halloween games, a costume contest and a hay bale maze. D’Ann Danse Studio will perform a Halloween-themed dance. Tickets cost $8 for children and include free admission for one adult. Additional adults get in for $2. Food
Jake Mongelli and Olivia Mongellias show off their Elvis and Strawberry Shortcake costumes last year in Ocean Pines.
will be for sale at the event. Call 410546-3440 for more information. Snow Hill: • Come in costume to the Snow Hill branch of Worcester County Library for a children’s Halloween party on Monday, Oct. 27. Festivities start at 4 p.m. and include prizes for the best costumes, games and spooky stories. The event is capped at 20 children, age toddler to 12 years, so parents should call 410-632-3495 to register.
Pocomoke: • The Delmarva Discovery Center turns into the House of Pocoween today with a dive show, story time, animal program, costume contests with prizes, crafts, games and plenty of candy in store to celebrate Halloween. Events run from 6-8 p.m. at the center on Market Street. Children in costume and members get in free. Others pay $5 at the door. Call 410957-9933 for more information. • Children age 2-5 can enjoy Halloween stories, crafts and treats at the Pocomoke branch of Worcester County Library Thursday, Oct. 30, at 10:30 a.m. Come in costume to the event on Market Street. Call 410-9570878 for more information.
Elvis impersonators battle for top award in Ocean City Continued from Page 57 Ball. Also, on Sunday morning there will be an Elvis Gospel music event held oceanside. “This is a great event for Ocean City. They discontinued this popular festival in the Poconos and moved it down to the beach. A couple of weeks ago, they had a festival in Lake George where 200 people attended,” Berger said. Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc., the company that controls the Presley estate and operates Graceland is the proprietor of the event. In 2007, it started searching for the best representation of Elvis Presley and now the event is held annually. “Elvis’ music touches a wide variety of people and it’s a privilege to be
able to help keep his memory alive by celebrating his life and legacy. Those who have attended our events know that the Elvis Festival is a big family. Those who have not should check it out and see what they are missing,” Sherry said. In addition to Ocean City, Elvis festivals take place Brunswick, Ga., Lake George, N.Y. Las Vegas, Memphis, Newberry, S.C., and Portage, Ind. Elvis merchandise will be available at the event from official festival Tshirts to key chains. In addition, CDs, DVDs and other collectibles will be available as well. To purchase tickets for the event, visit www.oceancityelvisfestival.com or call 1-888-406-5885.
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Pink Ribbon Classic Mah Jongg tournament, Oct. 30
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) Mah Jongg all day long in a tournament on Thursday, Oct. 30 at the Golden Sands Resort on 109th Street in Ocean City. A registration fee of $30 is required to guarantee a spot and it must be received by Saturday, Oct. 25. There will be no sign-ups at the door. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. the day of the event and play starts at 10 a.m. “The event has grown in six years; our first year we only had 34 players, this year we have over 100 and every year we have a lot of fun,” said Darlene Botts, the event organizer. “People from Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey are playing in the tournament. It is very exciting to see the event gain popularity.” The $30 donation goes directly to the American Cancer Society and will
include a continental breakfast, lunch, door prizes and the tournament. First, second and third place winners will receive gift certificates. Raffle tickets for a Pink Ribbon Mah Jongg set cost $10. All levels of play are welcome at the tournament, which brings people together with a light competition added in, Botts said. They follow the National Mah Jongg League rules. “The best part of this event is how we give back to the American Cancer Society and the generosity of businesses in the area. Every $30 we receive goes directly to the organization to fight cancer. The Golden Sands Resort donates their venue, food and banquet room. All of the prizes we give out are donated too,” said Botts. For more information contact Botts at dbkatt47@verizon.net or call 410-409-7528.
Pink Ribbon Golf Classic kicks off at 10:30 a.m. today
By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) There’s still time to register for Ocean City’s Pink Ribbon Golf Classic, the all-women’s tournament taking place today, Oct. 24, at the Ocean City Golf Club in Berlin. Golfers can come to the course on Country Club Drive starting at 10:30 a.m. to sign up and get a few practice swings in before a catered lunch at 11:30 a.m. Tee time is at noon. An entry fee of $100, or $400 for a team of four, raises money for the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer research and programs and includes lunch, 18 holes of golf with a cart, dinner, an official tournament gift bag and chances to win prizes, auctions and raffles. “Everybody dresses up and wears pink in honor of the event,” said Event Chair Nancy Dofflemyer. “It’s very festive. It’s a very moving day.” In its 18th year, the tournament was an early event in what eventually became
Ocean City’s Pink Ribbon Classic Series, an assortment of local happenings designed to raise breast cancer awareness and garner money for the ACS. The Eastern Shore Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) chapter started the same year and wanted to do something to give back to the community, Dofflemyer explained. “We thought it would be a really nice way to give back to the community and have an opportunity to make the community aware of our local chapter,” she said. Joining the Capt. Steve Harman’s Poor Girls Open, a ladies-only billfish tournament, the golf classic launched the soon-to-be Pink Ribbon Classic Series. “We added the tennis tournament the next year. Then we added the walk and run. It just kept growing,” Dofflemyer said. Today, the series includes nearly a dozen fundraising events from the See GOLF Page 65
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Halloween fun at Seaside 10 run
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) Get into the Halloween spirit with running shoes on, during the 21st annual Seaside 10-mile run and 5K race, which will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25 on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Entry fees are $50 for the 10-mile run and $30 for the 5K. The 10-mile run will start at 9 a.m. in the inlet parking lot and continue on the boards down to 27th Street. Participants will continue onto Coastal Highway via Baltimore Ave. and head north to 68th Street. Runners will turn around on 69th Street and head south on Coastal Highway, back to where the race originated. The 5K will start at 9:15 a.m. in the inlet parking lot, circle the Boardwalk pier and head down the concrete portion of the Boardwalk to 16/17th Streets. After, participants will turn around and head straight back to the starting location. Baby joggers are permitted on this course only. Packets can be picked up at the Holiday Inn Suites on 17th Street from 3-8 p.m. today. In 2013, 700 people participated and organizers anticipate 750 to 800 this year, depending on the weather. “We are excited to honor one of the original organizers and a runner himself, Les Kinion, who recently passed away,” said Chris Klebe, event organizer. “He would be happy to know 11 different states will be represented on Saturday including runners from Georgia to Massachusetts.” Awards will be given out for first, second and third place in several categories. Overall male and female runners, age group male and female winners and the best costumes will be announced. The age group break downs are: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, See RACE Page 66
Golf tourney and other Pink Ribbon events benefit ACS Continued from Page 64 tournaments to scrapbooking gatherings, bar crawls and the Making Strides 5K Walk and Run on the Boardwalk. Over the years, the events have raised more than $1 million for breast cancer research and development. Last year alone, the golf classic raised about $18,200, thanks to 24 teams of four women each, Dofflemyer said. The Pink Ribbon Classic is a scramble format tournament with three divisions based on handicap plus one fun, noncompeting division. There will be prizes including rounds of golf and golf equipment for the longest drive, the closest to pin contest and division winners. After the tournament, a dinner will be catered by Touch of Italy. There will also be silent and a Chinese auction.
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STROLL FOR A CAUSE About 800 people take a stroll on the Ocean City Boardwalk last Saturday for the fourth annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K event. A 5K run kicked off in the inlet parking lot just before the walk. The run and walk are part of the Pink Ribbon Classic, a series of local events to raise breast cancer awareness while garnering money for the American Cancer Society.
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Race organizers expecting 750 to 800 participants Continued from Page 65 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70-plus. The races will be timed with an IPICO bib tag system and an orange rectangular sensor will be placed on the back of each race bib. Each race bib is unique to the participant and they can be taken home as a keepsake after the race. Medical assistance will be available at the start and finish area. In addition, medical volunteers will be along the course the entire race. Bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards and pets are prohibited. The event is family friendly and a way to gear up for the Halloween holiday. Outrageous Halloween costumes are encouraged. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The run has a Halloween theme and we will be giving out a bunch of awards
this year in addition to candy. There will be many other Halloween activities going on in Ocean City this weekend, which will be nice for the runners to attend,â&#x20AC;? said Klebe. OC Tri-Running Sports Inc., the host of Seaside Run, is an endurance and multi-sport event management company. It was founded 12 years ago by friends, local to the Ocean City area, who participated in numerous triathlons, running and cycling events. They host 15 to 20 different events throughout the year. Registering in advance online is encouraged at http://octrirunning.com/ocean-city-md-running-event/seaside -10-mile-run5k/. Runners can register early Saturday morning prior to the event at the inlet.
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GET SET! GO! Approximately 150 runners take off from the starting line in the inlet parking lot last Saturday during the fourth annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K run.
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) The Autumn Home and Condo Show is returning to Ocean City for two days this weekend at the convention center on 40th Street. There will be 160 vendors showcasing merchandise and demonstrating products such as kitchens, baths, appliances, furnishings, spas, hot tubs, fireplaces, patios, decks, home entertainment, sunrooms, security, maintenance, energy, gardening, cleaning services and air conditioning.
“People can take a stroll and learn about different projects they are interested in. It is a good opportunity to compare and shop around,” said Ocean Promotions owner Mike Wicklein. “The Show is a one-stop shop for new products and ideas. It is a lot to take in or out. There may be three different people who are experts on the same type of renovation. They can give quotes, estimates and advice.” Exhibitor experts such as contractors, landscapers, architects and interior designers will be at the event to help homeowners with their projects and ideas. There will be samples of flooring, windows, doors and solar products. There will be an abundance of interior and outdoor displays, which
showcase new products and ideas on remodeling, decorating, landscaping, accessorizing and renovating. Any home product or service imagined will be at the show. The autumn show is in its fourth year, which is an offshoot of the spring show, in its 31st year. Around 6,000 people attended the show last year. The Home Show is designed to enhance home comfort, functionality, appeal and overall value. Organizers want consumers to come with an open mind and leave with an inspiration. Many vendors will be having bargains or special deals. The event allows people to shop and compare, while finding the right products and services at a great price. There will be artists and crafters from all over to offer an assortment of gifts
and accessories. “Some of these vendors see more people in two days, than they would in two months or even a year. Consumers come to the Home Show looking for products and people to help them with their home projects,” said Wicklein. Also, free drawings, door prizes and the Health Craft Cooking show will take place during the event. Show hours are: Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a $6 admission fee for adults, seniors (55 and older), and students are $5. Also, military, police, fire personnel with their ID and children 13 and under get in free. Visit www.oceanpromotions.info/ autumn.php for more information.
Annual Drive in Disguise Boardwalk Parade, Saturday By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) Halloween has almost arrived and there is no better time to show off timeless costumes then during the fourth annual Drive in Disguise Boardwalk Parade tomorrow, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. Presented by the Ocean City Downtown Association, Drive in Disguise employs a Halloween theme, and while costumes are not required, they do add style to the event, which allows residents and visitors to drive down the Boardwalk if they have a vintage OC license plate. And for those who don’t have such a plate? Anyone who wants to decorate his or her car can ride the boards for a donation of $25. Vintage license plates and decorated cars will start on 27th Street. They will continue their ride and drive off the Boardwalk at the inlet parking lot. The public can vote for their favorite decorated car for $1. A People’s Choice trophy will be awarded and a group photo will be taken of the cars
and drivers. The event continues to grow and include more activities for participants. Last year, about 60 cars motored down the boards. “Every year, we have more to offer and getting the event out to the people is very important,” said event organizer Nancy Howard. “Over 1,600 people have an Ocean City license plate and we would love to have 100 participants this year.” People who choose to decorate their cars can pick any theme, within tasteful reason, and that can include a favorite sports team or political view. “Folks really got into the swing of the event last year,” said Mayor Rick Meehan. In addition, a local promotions company, Team Productions, will have a maze and pumpkin race on the beach. Other local organizations such as Northside Park and AARP will have information booths set up and DJ Biggler from Hot Country 107.7 will be in the inlet parking lot entertaining the crowd.
Car owners decorate their automobiles during last year’s Drive in Disguise Boardwalk Parade, presented by the Ocean City Downtown Association.
Several businesses will offer a 15percent discount for participants the weekend of the event. In addition, Trimper’s Haunted House on the Boardwalk will offer free admission for parade participants. Proceeds from Drive in Disguise will help the Downtown Association put on more events in the future. Cars must be registered in Maryland and proof of insurance is required.
To obtain an Ocean City vintage plate, go to www.oceancitymd.gov or call 410-289-8824. The cost is $35 per vehicle, which includes a $25MVA tag fee and a $10-administrative fee. Parade registration forms are available at www.downtownassociation.net. For additional information, contact Howard at 443-235-4405 or email neffiehoward@comcast.net.
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DECKED OUT Copper dons a sailor outfit, far left, posing with Courtney Schultz and Aaron Wilt of York, Pa. last Saturday for the “Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade,” one of the O.C.Toberfest free activities near North Dorchester Street in Ocean City. (Left) Kate Bathon of Ocean City and Micky sport matching pirate costumes for the event. LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY
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Pumpkin ravioli drizzled with sage butter
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) Years ago fate turned the pages of progression; little did I know destiny was in the making. Opportunity manifests itself in the most unlikely situations. I was asked to cook for Sophia Loren. Uncontrollable nerves permeated my soul; I do not know if my culinary skills or being in the presence of such a beautiful icon was the culprit of my fragile ego. I must have passed the test because I was invited to her home and had the opportunity to meet Carlo Ponti. One might be wondering why my mind is strolling down the path of memory lane. It is no secret Sophia adores pasta; moderation and abstinence from heavy sauces particularly pleases her palette. Today, if I were asked to prepare a dish for her that is indicative of the current season, pumpkin ravioli with sage butter would be my preference. Cucurbitaceae, the genus that includes pumpkins, squashes, and edible gourds, has nourished people on nearly every continent for millennia. In the United States, the popularity of pumpkins are rather minimal until the celebration of Halloween and Thanksgiving. On the other hand, Italians adore them year round and respect the large, orange fruit for their essence and See BALANCE Page 71
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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2014) Having a largerthan-life banner of your face on the Boardwalk is probably the last thing any local veteran was thinking when they signed up for the armed services. Rather, for some, joining the military in and of itself was one of the last things on their minds. “I went from being a kid working at Thrashers on the Boardwalk, to having my picture hung on the Boardwalk,” said Lt. Col. Terrence Purnell. “You walk by so many times as a kid. Now, to see yourself up there, it means a lot.” On Saturday, the Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 on 138th Street, presented local service members and their families with the banners from this season’s “Ocean City Hometown Heroes” program. The banners, 20 in total, had been displayed on the light poles adjoining the concrete portion of the Boardwalk from the pier to Fourth Street. Each banner featured the name, rank, and service branch of the honoree, as well as their photo. The program is run by the Elks’ Veterans Committee, in honor of Worcester County locals currently serving in the military. Most of those honored were not in attendance Saturday, being deployed at military bases throughout the United States as well as on overseas missions. But the prevailing message from their families was one of hard-working, Worcester County kids who never considered themselves to be military types – but nonetheless stepped up to make good on a career in the armed forces. “It doesn’t matter where you start, it matters who you hook up with along the way,” Purnell said, recalling his own service career. “These folks have seen, have been through a lot of difficult things. Even as we have this ceremony today, we need to continue to honor and pray for them.” Bob Hill described his son, Tyler, as an average high-school student – “a little overweight, liked to play video games,” Hill said. He was surprised and skeptical of Tyler’s decision to join the military, but proud with the results. “Like a lot of the folks here, he proved he was capable,” Hill said. Likewise, Gregory Purnell described his son, Darrome Morris, as a “latebloomer” whose commitment to the armed services came as somewhat of a surprise. “Our New Year’s gift was him telling us ‘I think I’m going into the Army,’” Purnell said. Morris ended up directly engaged in the Iraq war, Purnell said, with several of his squad-mates killed, and Morris himself taking shrapnel wounds, in downtown Baghdad. Morris has since been re-stationed – to Las Vegas, of all places. A few of the honorees came from See ELKS Page 73
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Balance of flavors secret to pumpkin ravioli their skills at homemade pumpkin ravioli, following is a recipe adapted from William Sonoma.
Egg Pasta 2 ½ cups “00” flour ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt 4 eggs, room temperature 2 tsp. olive oil 1. Using a pasta machine or a floured rolling pin, roll out the pasta dough 1/32 inch thick, then fill and cut the ravioli. 2. In a large pot over high heat, bring 5 quarts water to a rapid boil. Add kosher salt, gently drop in half of the ravioli and cover pot. When the water returns to a boil, uncover and cook, stirring occasionally and reducing the heat as needed to prevent the ravioli from knocking against one another and breaking. Fresh pasta is fragile and cooks quickly, the ravioli should be done in 3 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove ravioli and transfer to a bowl. Cover to keep warm and repeat the process for the remaining ravioli. 3. For detailed instructions on how to make homemade ravioli, visit www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/. In the search box type in “pumpkin ravioli,” and click on pumpkin ravioli with sage butter (upper right corner).
Worcester County Historical Society presents fall dinner (Oct. 24, 2014) More than 150 years ago the United States was embroiled in a war that threatened to split the country. Although not in the line of fire, the lower Eastern Shore of Maryland had a part in the Civil War and it, like the country itself, was divided. How that affected Worcester County will be explored at the Worcester County Historical Society fall dinner on Sunday, Nov. 2, when attorney and author Joseph E. Moore of Berlin will relate the state of the county and its politics during that time. To be sure, Worcester County residents did not sit out this national upheaval. One local military unit was Smith’s Independent Company of Cavalry from Snow Hill. African-Americans from Worcester County were represented in the U.S. Colored Troops, while white residents joined units on both sides of the conflict. As a part of the dinner meeting, more than $9,000 in grants will be awarded to museums in Worcester County. The dinner meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn, 17th Street in Ocean City. A social hour will begin at 1 p.m. followed by a buffet at 1:30 p.m. The menu will include rum-roasted chicken, coconut shrimp, salad, mashed potatoes, vegetable medley, rolls, cheesecake, tea and coffee.
Tickets for the dinner, which will be open to the public, cost $25 each. The deadline for reservations is Monday, Oct. 27. Checks should be mailed to Robert Fisher, WCHS treasurer, 230 South Washington Street, Snow Hill, Md. 21863.
Under the picture of the pumpkin ravioli, click on Egg Pasta and Making Ravioli. The instructions are very detailed and provide tips for those who are not familiar with homemade pasta.
Filling 1-pound piece of pumpkin, seeds and strings removed 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten 2 tbs. amaretto (optional) 2 tbs. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/3 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 to 2 teaspoon dried Italian style bread crumbs 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 2. Prick the pumpkin with a fork before roasting to help evaporate the moisture. Place the pumpkin directly on the top rack and roast until tender about 45 minutes. Make sure you have a sheet pan on the bottom rack directly under the pumpkin. 3. When the pumpkin is cool enough to handle, scrape the flesh from the outer skin and transfer to a food processor and process until
smooth. 4. Transfer pumpkin puree to a bowl. Add egg yolk, amaretto, cheese and sea salt. Mix well, adding bread crumbs as needed to bind the ingredients in a cohesive matter. Set aside.
Sage Butter 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, clarified 12 large fresh sage leaves 1 small clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1. Pour clarified butter into a small pan and place over low heat. Add sage and garlic and heat until the seasonings are fully incorporated with the butter about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm. Presentation Place ravioli on a plate. Pour sage butter over pasta and top with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Serves 4 Secret Ingredient - Will. “People do not lack strength; they lack will.” –Victor Hugo
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Continued from Page 69 culinary possibilities. The Italian city of Ferrara and Mantua are famous for their food. They both claim to have bragging rights for the celebrated pumpkin tortellini. Pumpkin is an important ingredient in both cuisines. There is no waste: leaves, pulp, seeds and flowers are used for a variety of delicious dishes. Nothing can be perceived unless fully understood. Food has soul and it is important to understand the components of every ingredient and how they relate to other cookery constituents. The secret to pumpkin ravioli is the balance of various flavors. Select small Sugar Pie, Baby Bear, or Cheese pumpkin for cooking. For convenience, unsweetened canned pumpkin can be used. Italians traditionally use “00” flour to make fresh pasta. It is a soft-wheat flour that yields a particularly light dough. If you cannot find it, unbleached all-purpose flour is the best substitute. Many gourmet grocery stores carry pumpkin ravioli at this time of the year which forgoes the process of homemade ravioli. The addition of sage butter is the piece de resistance and is very easy to make. However, for those who are adventuresome and want to try
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HEROES HONORED Rodney Belmont speaks about his daughter, Starr, who was honored over the summer with an “Ocean City Hometown Heroes” Boardwalk banner from Elks Lodge 2645. He was presented with her banner last Saturday at the lodge on 138th Street because she is currently deployed.
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Elks accepting applications for next year’s prog. Continued from Page 70 military backgrounds. Rodney Belmont said he was surprised that his daughter Starr wanted to enlist just as he had, rather than go the route of an officer. “She said ‘dad, I want to enlist. I want to get my hands dirty and see what’s really going on over there, just like you did,’” Belmont said. Several attendees recounted the difficulties of their loved ones being stationed far away, especially when many were just starting families of their own. Susan Braniecki’s son, Gunner, had only a month to spend with his newborn child before he deployed. “Today is my grandchild’s first birthday,” Braniecki said. The Elks will be continuing the program for next year, and are already taking applications for any active-duty member of the military from Worcester County, said Pat Riordan of the Elks’ Veterans Committee. New banners will go up just prior to Springfest 2015. “The banners held up well this year,” Riordan said. “A little of the red faded, but they weathered just fine. I think that itself is a tribute to our troops, who held up for us just the same.” In many cases, the service members themselves were reluctant to draw too much attention. “Like all of these folks, my son is very humble,” Stan Zielinski said of his son, Chris. “But I talked him into it, and I’m very proud. These people who do such great things are the salt of the earth.” “I’m very proud of this program,” said Tracy Cloud-Crisman, who received banners for both her son Matthew and daughter Rachel. “I was just so touched, because you always want to do something to recognize your kids. And who wouldn’t want a five-foot poster of them?” For more information on next year’s program, call Riordan at 443-623-6162.
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(Oct. 24, 2014) The Ocean Pines Yacht Club will be the scene for an evening of murder, mayhem and marinara at “Mafia Murders Mystery,” a murder mystery dinner theatre to be held on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. This interactive performance by Ovation Dinner Theatre of Ocean View, Del. will have audience members trying to solve the murder of the Godfather of the Clamato crime family–possibly becoming suspects themselveS–while enjoying an Italian dinner. “Mafia Murders Mystery” begins as the Clamato family gathers to celebrate the 75th birthday of the Godfather, Don. As family members and friends scheme to take over the Clamato family empire, local “law enforcement” will question likely suspects, all with audience participation. The evening’s menu will include a soup and salad bar featuring Italian wedding soup and garden or Caesar salad and an entrée buffet with chicken marsala, vegetable lasagna, pasta Bolognese, garlic bread and breadsticks. Fresh fruit, tiramisu and coffee will be served for dessert. Doors and the bar will open at 5:30 p.m. The performance, which is open to the public, will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $38 per person, which includes the performance, dinner, dessert and coffee. Tax, gratuity and cash bar are not included. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call the Ocean Pines Yacht Club at 410-641-7501 for reservations or more information.
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(Oct. 24, 2014) Halloween is a fun time of the year for children and the Ocean City Fire Department is reminding citizens that taking a few simple fire safety precautions will keep the spooky holiday safe. To make trick-or-treating safe for everyone, the Ocean City Fire Department is encouraging residents and visitors to plan ahead by following a few easy safety tips. • Choose a safe costume: When choosing a costume, stay away from billowing or long trailing fabric. If your child is wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough so they can see out.
of the home in case of an emergency. •Stay away from flames: Tell children to stay away from open flames and be sure they know how to stop, drop and roll if their clothing catches fire. “Decorations are the first thing to ignite fires in 1,000 reported home fires each year,” said Ocean City Fire Marshal David Hartley. “By planning ahead and following a few simple precautions our residents and visitors are likely to have a fun and fire safe Halloween.” The Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Office does not allow any hay decorations within any place of assembly. Anyone with questions pertaining to Halloween fire safety should contact the Ocean City Fire Department, Office of the Fire Marshal, or visit www.nfpa.org.
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(Oct. 24, 2014) The Ocean City Development Corporation celebrates Maryland Community Development Week on Friday, Oct. 24 at 9:30 a.m. at the OCDC office at 108 Dorchester Street in downtown Ocean City. A free walking tour of the downtown area will follow comments on Community Development Week. A brief presentation on Community Development Week will be completed prior to the walking tour. This event is part of Maryland Community Development Week, Oct. 20-27, in areas across the state. Maryland Community Development Week is sponsored by the nonprofit Community Development Network of Maryland (CDN) as part of its “Leading the Way to Stronger Communities campaign” an ongoing initiative with the goal to increase awareness of the social and economic impact of community development in Maryland. “The Ocean City Development Corporation is very much involved in community development in Ocean City. Whether it concerns building restoration, public art, management of employee housing, creation of design standards, or special events – these are all items related to promoting good community development,” said Glenn Irwin, executive director of the OCDC, a nonprofit organization charged with revitalization downtown Ocean City. For more information about the OCDC contact Irwin at 410-289-7739 or visit www.ocdc.org.
• Decorate safety: Use flashlights as alternatives to candles or torch lights when decorating walkways and yards. It is safest to use a flashlight or battery-operated candle in a jack-lantern, however; if you use a real candle, be sure to use extreme caution. Decorations such as dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper are highly flammable so keep these decorations well away from open flames and heat sources. Also, remember to keep exits clear of decorations so nothing blocks escape routes. •Light up costumes: Provide children with flashlights to carry for lighting or glow sticks as part of their costume. •Party Safe: If your children are going to Halloween parties at others’ homes, have them look for ways out
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SCHOOL & COMMUNITY PHOTOS
SOLID PERFORMANCE K9 Team Senior Officer Chris Bireley and his dog, Luke, attended the Lehigh Valley K9 Trials in Allentown, Pa., sponsored by the Salisbury Township Police Department, on Sept. 27. Luke and Bireley were awarded third place in narcotics detection and had a very good showing in K9 recall. Three K9 teams for the Worcester County Sheriff's Office and approximately 20 other teams from the East Coast also participated in the event that raised funds for the Officer Kyle Pagerly memorial fund.
WPS PEP BAND Worcester Prep’s dynamic faculty and student pep band pose for a photo during the Red, White, and Blue Pep Rally on Oct. 6. Pictured are Worcester Prep Middle and Upper School Music Teacher Chris Buzby, saxophone; Headmaster Barry Tull, trumpet; Reid Odachowski, drums; Raphael DeJesus, bass; Josh Bredbenner, guitar and Jayan Poduval, keyboard.
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FIRE SAFETY Carmella's Kids Learning Center had a visit from the Berlin Fire Department on Oct. 10 in honor of Fire Prevention Week. The children had a great time visiting with Sparky the Dog and the firefighters. They learned how to safely escape from a burning building, how to "Stop, Drop & Roll" and the importance of checking each fire alarm monthly.
SOCK IT TO SUICIDE Upper School students at Worcester Preparatory School took part in the “Sock It to Suicide Day” by contributing to the Jesse Klump Memorial Foundation and wearing brightly-colored socks to school. Mary Jo Dean, from Worcester County Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention, was the featured speaker at classroom sessions, which focused on suicide prevention awareness. Showing off their socks are Tatjana Kondrachow, Will Pedigo, Quinn Lucas, Paige Evans and Sam Deeley.
A Winter Wonderland art and craft fair, sponsored by the Pine'eers Craft Club, will take place Saturday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Ocean Pines Community Center. The show will feature handmade crafts, bake sale and a luncheon provided by the Kiwanis. Free admission. All profits are given back to the community at the end of the year. Pictured are fair cochairs, Carol Quinto, left, and Darlene Musitano.
BOOK DONATION After a successful Life-Saving Station Museum presentation at the Ocean City Library on the devastating storm of 1962, noted local author Bunk Mann donated a copy of his book, "Vanishing Ocean City" to the library. Pictured, from left are Mann, Jennifer Ranck, branch manager and Nancy Howard, president OC Museum Society.
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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AEAmerican Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out, free Delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Ocean City’s most famous sub and pizza shop since 1959. An OC tradition where a sandwich is a meal, serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-5243983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. Open Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th ST & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Serving Lunch & Dinner. Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Our Signature Tenderloin New Orleans is heaven on a plate- Blackened Filet Mignon topped with a Blackened Crabcake smothered in our spicy Hollandaise sauce & homemade Bourbon Bread Pudding topped with homemade ice cream & rum sauce. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare & American cuisine—Something for everyone our menu features appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks & seafood. Dine In, Carry Out, Happy Hour Daily 3-6 pm. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ FENWICK CRAB HOUSE, 100 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-539-2500 / www.crabcakeexpress.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Blue crabs are their specialty. Perfect crab cakes are their passion. Great seafood, good times and good service is their mission. OPEN WEEKENDS at 4 p.m. Last night Saturday, October 11. Take-out available. ■ GALAXY 66 BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / $$-$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Contemporary restaurant offering light fare and full entrees. Awardwinning wine list, signature drinks and cocktails. ■ GUIDO’S BURRITO, 1st and Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-1729 and 33rd Street, Ocean City / www.guidosburritos.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No Reservations required / Children’s Menu/ Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner daily, 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Menu offers classic Mexican Entrées along with signature dishes that mix Mexican fare with an Italian flare such as the Meatball Burritto
and the Mexi Calamari – and of course Eastern Shore classic seafood dishes Crabcakes and Grilled fish. A family restaurant that’s always a fiesta. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581; 128th Street, Ocean City, 410-2502403 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open 7 days a week. We have proudly served Ocean City, Maryland for over 40 years. Known for All You Can Eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HIGH STAKES BAR & GRILL, Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 / $-$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live entertainment. ■ HOBBIT, 81st Street Bayside in Rivendell Condo, Ocean City 410-524-8100 / www.thehobbitrestaurant.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended / Full bar / Open daily from 5-10 p.m. Full service bar with happy hour Sunday through Thursday, 5-7 p.m. Ocean City's most complete dining experience. Breathtaking bay views with inventive American Cuisine. ■ HOOTERS, Route 50 & Keyser Point Rd., West Ocean City 410-213-1841 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Full bar / Hooters makes you happy at our year round restaurant and bar. Open Daily at 11 a.m. Enjoy our new menu with enjoyable juicy burgers, garden fresh salads, wings with 12 delicious sauces and signature seafood entrees. We have a great line of Hooters apparel. Large parties are welcome. Please call for private party information. Carry out available. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @hootersocmd. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to serve delicious, beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites - Johnny’s Special, Neptune’s Seafood Feast Pizza, and MD Blue Crab. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Coldest draft beer in town served in a chilled mug. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 4 a.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / 443 664 5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / We are the locals favorite serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Longboard Cafés menu offers unparalleled flare from the lite fare to dinner entrees — offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads … even a popular "veggies" menu featuring their famous wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with the finest ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant.
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■ MARINA DECK, 306 Dorchester St., Ocean City 410-289-4411 / www.marinadeckrestaurant.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted for large parties / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City, Maryland's #1 Seafood restaurant! Check out our delicious AYCE Menu: Steamed Shrimp, BBQ Ribs, Blue Crabs & Crab Legs. Relax and enjoy your dinner while the kids play in our brand new multi-level kids area! Join us for on our open air, roof top Wild Pony Bar for our signature cocktails and breathtaking Assateague Island view! ■ MERMAID COVE PUB, 33195 Lighthouse Road, Williamsville, West Fenwick, Del. 302-436-0122 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Full bar / Get ship-wrecked at the Mermaid Cove with pub, drink and food specials daily. Lump crab cakes, rock and mahi tacos, fried oyster sandwiches and platters are among the items to choose from. Breakfast served weekends. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Take-out available. ■ OCEAN CITY BREWING COMPANY, 56th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6682 / www.ocbrewingcompany.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No Reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Family Restaurant. Craft Beer. Serving lunch and dinner daily 7 days a week, 11am-2am. Menu selections "Almost Famous" Made to Order Eggrolls, Gourmet Flatbreads, Signature Salads and Sandwiches, Soft Tacos, Fresh Burgers, and more. Happy Hour Sunday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close. ■ OCM CRABS, 62nd Street, Ocean City 410-5246272 Carry-out and outside dining; 71st Street, Ocean City 410-520-0457 Carry-out, inside and outside dining / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required/ Beer & Wine (71st St location) / Family Restaurant serving lunch and dinner daily, 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Menu offers crabs by the dozen, ½ bushel, bushel or all-you-can-eat. The freshest seafood from the steamer, soups, sandwiches and platters. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 and Seafood House, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1689 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Traditional Dining Buffet - Carry Out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5pm - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet - Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring over 75 items including Snow Crab Legs, Carving Station, Made to Order Pasta, Handmade Crab Cakes & so much more. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, yearround. Every Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000 / www.carouselhotel.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., featuring a wide variety of entrees, seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ SHENANIGAN’S IRISH PUB, Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, in the Shoreham Hotel, Ocean City 410-289-7181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Oceanfront dining. Enjoy one of our classic burgers, fish and chips or steaks while watching the boardwalk sights. Irish music or dueling pianos top off the evening. ■ SIMMER TIME, Rt. 54, Fenwick Island, next to Mio Fratello 302-436-2266 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Fondue and more in an intimate atmosphere; small and large parties. ■ SMITTY McGEE’S, 37234 Lighthouse Road, West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-4716 / www.smittymcgees.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / No children’s menu / Full bar / Casual. Big menu, including hot wings and drinks. ■ THE BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 1-800552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family dining in a casual setting. Traditional breakfast buffet includes waffles, eggs, pancakes,
French toast, creamed chipped beef, bacon, ham, sausage, potatoes, cereals, danishes, fruit and more. Adults $9.95. Children 5-10 $6.25. Children 4 & younger eat free. Open daily 7am-11:30am. A la carte and children’s menu also available. ■ THE BRICK HOUSE PUB, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-524-5252 / www.ocmdhotels.com/brickhousepub / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Relax and enjoy the laid back atmosphere of this casual brew pub. Enjoy a lite bite, or watch the game on one of our huge flat-screen TV's. Dine on the freshest raw bar specialties, or try one of the local favorites, including fresh rockfish, shrimp, crab cakes, spicy hummus, juicy burgers and steaks, piping hot made-to-order pizzas, flavorful sandwiches and gourmet salads. Extensive micro-brew list and beers on tap. Happy hour specials daily. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual Waterfront - The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club in an all new gorgeous Bayfront Setting, specializing in Coastal Cuisine. Serving Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch/ Inside Outside Dining areas. Open-Air Bar and Live Entertainment. Check website for special events. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER, South Division & Boardwalk 410-289-3501, 3rd Street & Boardwalk 410289-2599, 41st Street & Coastal Hwy 410-524-9254, 70th Street & Coastal Hwy 410524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s Favorite Family Restaurant for 35 years! Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dayton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken & Seafood served at S. Division, 41st and 70th Street locations. Off season specials (Hwy locations only, Sun at 3 pm – Thurs): $14.95 pizza and pitcher; 6.99 any sub or sandwich with fries (excludes crab cake and Dayton’s menu); 5.99 spaghetti or fettuccine; 8.99 any other Italian Dinner! ■ THE KITCHEN RESTAURANT, Corner of Philadelphia & Wicomico streets, Ocean City 410-289-2226 / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Free Parking for customers. Open for breakfast and lunch 7 days per week. Home Style cooking Family atmosphere Reasonable price Breakfast features huge omelet’s, home-made cream chip beef delicious French toast and Momma’s Home-Made Greek Pasteries. Fresh produce from our own gardens. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City, 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian Style Restaurant, with great menu including Pasta, Wood Fired Pizzas, appetizers, plus Full Italian Deli with heros and catering for take outs. ■ UBER BAGELS & DELI, 126th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6128 / www.uberbagels.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Indoor and outdoor seating or carry out. Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., everyday. Ocean City’s best bagel and deli featuring made-from-scratch, New York-style bagels. Full breakfast menu of bagels and spreads as well as egg sandwiches and lunch menu offers a huge selection of cold sandwiches featuring Boar’s head meats and cheeses. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Children’s Menu / Open year round - With floor to ceiling windows overlooking the ocean, it’s an elegant and friendly place serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also featuring the Zippy Lewis Lounge with HH from 4-7 p.m., Milton’s Outdoor Oceanfront Café and Barefoot Beach Bar in-season. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Old World saloon-type feel, Whisker’s is famous for its Certified Angus®burgers and delicious casual fare, as well as its entertaining atmosphere and photo lined walls of famous and infamous “whiskers.” Enjoy flat screen TVs to watch your favorite sports. Open year-round, 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., serving lunch and dinner daily. Happy hour every day 4-7 p.m. Nightly food specials.
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OCTOBER 24, 2014
Calendar FRI. Oct. 24 FALL MOVIE NIGHT — Sunset Park, S.
Philadelphia Ave., bayside, Ocean City, 7 p.m. Movie will be shown on a giant projection screen. Take chairs and blankets. All are welcome. Info: Lynda Brittingham, 410-250-0125 or www.oceancitymd.gov.
BINGO — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994.
PINK RIBBON GOLF CLASSIC — Ocean City Golf Club, 11401 Country Club Drive, Berlin. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Scramble format with a noon shotgun start. Entry fee of $100 per person or $400 for a team of four includes lunch, 18 holes of golf with cart, dinner and official tournament gift bag. Prizes and awards. Register: Nancy Dofflemyer, 410-251-6555 or ewgnancy@aol.com. A Pink Ribbon Classic 2014 event. OCEAN CITY SHRINE CLUB MONTHLY MEETING — Peaky’s Restaurant in the Fenwick
Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Social hour is from 6-6:30 p.m., followed by the speaker. Carol Moore, R.N. and Educational Specialist from Peninsula Regional Medical Center, will suggest ways in which people can use humor to deal with everyday stressors in life. Dinner will follow the presentation. All Master Masons and Shriners and their families are welcome. Info: Earl Hewitt, 410-208-6833.
LOCAL’S WEEK BOOK SIGNING — Ocean
City Life-Saving Station Museum, located at the south end of the Boardwalk, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 2-4 p.m. Featuring “Vanishing Ocean City,” by Bunk Mann. Local’s Week Celebration also includes free admission to Ocean City “Locals” (anyone who loves Ocean City and thinks of it as home for a day, week, month or lifetime) from Oct. 24-31. Info: 410-289-4991.
PORK & OYSTER ROAST — Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department, 10709 Bishopville Road, 6 p.m. Cost is $35 for all-you-can-eat oysters, pork sandwiches, fried chicken, livers, gizzards and beer. Tickets: 410-352-5757.
WALKING TOUR OF DOWNTOWN OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Development Corporation
headquarters, 108 Dorchester St., Ocean City, 9:30-11 a.m. The Ocean City Development Corporation will host a free walking tour, highlighting revitalization efforts and public art projects. For information go to http://www.ocdc.org/.
SAT. Oct. 25 AUTUMN HOME & CONDO SHOW AND ART & CRAFT FAIR — Ocean City convention
center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Home Show is designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling,
landscaping and decorating their homes. Exhibitors on hand with merchandise, product demonstrations and interior and exterior displays. The Art and Craft Fair will offer a wide assortment of creative and unique gifts and accessories made by artist and quality crafts people. Admission costs $6 for adults, $5 for seniors (55 and up) and students. Free admission every day for kids 13 and younger; military, police, and fire with ID. Info: 410-213-8090 or www.oceanpromotions.info.
OCTOBERFEST - BEACH MAZE — Ocean City
beach at N. Division Street, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Halloween beach maze in the sand. Info: www.specialeventpro.com.
Ocean City Boardwalk at N. Division Street. Registration starts at 11 a.m., races start at 1 p.m. Wacky and zany side-byside race featuring wild and tricked-out pumpkin race cars. Info: www.specialeventpro.com.
OCTOBERFEST - GREAT PUMPKIN RACE —
DRIVE IN DISGUISE & HALLOWEEN PARADE — Ocean City, 27th Street to Inlet lot beginning at 3 p.m. All drivers with a vintage OC license plate are invited to ride down the Boardwalk during the annual OC Vintage License Plate Rally. Those wishing to decorate their vehicles, may Drive in Disguise. There is no fee for vehicles with vintage OC plates; those without can participate with a $25 registration fee and must have their vehicles decorated. Registration forms: www.downtownassociation.net. Info: Nancy Howard, 443-235-4405 or neffiehoward@comcast.net.
OC COIN & CURRENCY SHOW — Ocean City
convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. U.S. and World coins and currency. Forty dealers buying and selling rare coins and currency. Admission is free. Info: 443-623-7025 or www.coinshows.com.
SEASIDE 10-MILE AND 5K RUN — Starting at the Ocean City Inlet at 9 a.m., rain or shine. Registration fees for participants. Info: Chris Klebe, 443-497-4324 or www.octrirunning.com.
SUDDENLY SINGLE WORKSHOP — Blue Ox
Bar & Grill, 127th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Clinical Director Jennifer Leggour, Psy.D., for Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services, Inc., will introduce you to the Jingle Format and Mindfulness Technique. Cost is $6 and includes the workshop and breakfast. Reservations: Linda Gibbs, 410-641-6517 or lindaknierim@yahoo.com.
ZOMBIE JAMBOREE — Harpoon Hanna’s,
Route 54 and the Bay, Fenwick Island, Del., 5-9 p.m. Dancing with DJ John Rittenhouse, 50-50’s, silent auction, costume prizes, special menu of Halloween appetizers and Happy Hour pricing on select drinks. A $10 donation includes admission and a door prize ticket. Costumes optional. Benefits Team Refuge, Relay for Life, American Cancer Society. Info:
Joann, 215-828-5521.
YARD SALE — Sav-A-Lot Shopping Center, Route 50, Berlin, 8 a.m. Held in front of the Tractor Supply. Vendor space available for $20 for 10’x10’. The Ocean CityBerlin Rotary Club is accepting donations of items for sale for its tables. Reservations: Margaret, 410-430-5433. Rain date is Nov. 1.
FALL FESTIVAL — Bowen United Methodist Church, 8421 Newark, Road, Newark, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring oyster sandwiches, chili, vegetable beef soup, clam chowder, navy bean soup, baked items and beverages. Info: 410-632-1134.
to 1 p.m. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. Info: 410-6417717, Ext. 3006.
MAC & CHEESE COOK-OFF — American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 1-4 p.m. Local celebrity judges. Contestant entry fee is $10; all others, $15. Includes hot dog bar with all the fixings, baked beans, mac & cheese, marinated peas, salad, beer, soda, entertainment and 50/50’s. Tickets available at the post. Benefits the Wounded Warrior Fund. Open to the public. Info: Lisa, 443-944-1607.
FALL COMMUNITY YARD SALE — Held in the
2ND ANNUAL BOTS 'N TOTS HALLOWEEN BASH — Seacrets Morley Hall, 17 49th St.,
CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE — Ocean City
SUN. Oct. 26
driveways of residents in The Parke at Ocean Pines, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Clothes, lamps, artwork, household items, electronics, furniture and more. Maps will be available at the main entrance of The Parke located at Central Parke West off of Ocean Parkway at the south entrance of Ocean Pines. Info: 410-208-4994. Rain date is Nov. 8. Presbyterian Church, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 410-289-9340.
HALLOWEEN PARTY — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Celebrate the holiday with crafts, refreshments and a costume parade. For all ages. Info: 410-524-1818. Salisbury Zoo, 755 S. Park Drive, 1-4 p.m. Activities for children, 9 and younger, include trick-or-treating through the zoo, Halloween games, a costume contest, hay bale maze and D’Ann Danse Studio will perform a Halloween-themed dance. Tickets cost $8 for children and include free admission for one adult. Additional adult tickets costs $2. Tickets available at the Salisbury Zoo gift shop and zoo education center, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Food for sale at the event. Some games cost extra. Info: 410-546-3440.
NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN AT THE ZOO —
HUMANE SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE — Worces-
ter County Humane Society, 12330 Eagles Nest Road, Berlin, noon to 2 p.m. Light refreshments served, T-shirts and magnets for sale and EJ Foxx from the Wave will be playing music. Members are encouraged to attend to vote on the new bylaws. Adopted pets are welcome to come back for a visit. There will be treats and toys for any furry companions who are dressed up. Info: 410-213-0146 or www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.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 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices, includes coffee and juice. Bloody Marys cost $3. Info: 410524-8196.
FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 8 a.m.
Ocean City, 3-6 p.m. Family friendly robotics fundraiser with games, auctions, robot demos and more. Proceeds to benefit Believe in Tomorrow's Children's House by the Sea and the area's NASA robotics teams. Tickets are $10 and include buffet and soft beverages. For information visit www.team-t-wrecks.org.
AUTUMN HOME & CONDO SHOW AND ART & CRAFT FAIR — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Home Show is designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes. Exhibitors on hand with merchandise, product demonstrations and interior and exterior displays. The Art and Craft Fair will offer unique gifts and accessories made by artists and quality crafts people. Admission costs $6 for adults, $5 for seniors (55 and up) and students. Free admission for kids 13 and younger; military, police, and fire with ID. Info: 410-2138090 or www.oceanpromotions.info.
OCTOBERFEST - BEACH MAZE — Ocean City beach at N. Division Street, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Halloween beach maze in the sand. Info: www.specialeventpro.com.
OC COIN & CURRENCY SHOW — Ocean City
convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. U.S. and World coins and currency. Forty dealers buying and selling rare coins and currency. Admission is free. Info: 443-623-7025 or www.coinshows.com.
HALLOWEEN SPOOK-OUT COSTUME PARTY — Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean
City, 1-3 p.m. Carnival games, arts and crafts, hayrides, snacks and more. Costume contests scheduled throughout the event. Admission is an individually wrapped bag of candy per child. Info: OC Recreation and Parks, 410-250-0125.
BUFFET BREAKFAST — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, 8:30-11:30 a.m. With coffee and juice. Cost is $9 for adults and $4 for children 8 and younger. This will be the last Sunday Breakfast of the year. Info: 410-524-7994.
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CALENDAR CONCERT — Bethany United Methodist
Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City, 3 p.m. Featuring Classics, Jazz & Pizzaz 2: A Ghostly Affair with Chris Engel (organist and pianist) and Katerina Burton (vocalist). Music consist of classical, religious, pop, jazz and will include some music from “Phantom of the Opera.” Reception to follow. Free will offering. Info: 410-641-2186.
LOCAL’S WEEK BOOK SIGNING — Ocean City
Life-Saving Station Museum, located at the south end of the Boardwalk, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 1-4 p.m. Featuring “Wading Through the Swamp,” by Dale Cathell. Local’s Week Celebration also includes free admission to Ocean City “Locals” (anyone who loves Ocean City and thinks of it as home for a day, week, month or lifetime) from Oct. 24-31. Info: 410-289-4991.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS #169 — Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 2:30 3:30 p.m. Group is a 12-step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly. Info: Bett, 410-202-9078. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Atlantic Gen-
eral Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, noon to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Info: Rob, 443-7833529.
SUNDAY NIGHT SERENITY AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Woodlands in Ocean
Pines, Independent Living Apartment Building, 1135 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 7:30 p.m.
MON. Oct. 27
IPAD CHICKS - BEGINNERS — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. to noon. Explore the world of iPads while learning from each other. Info: 410-2084014.
WRITING FOR WELLNESS — Ocean Pines li-
brary, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:30-3 p.m. Group uses exercises to stimulate precess for creative expression. No prior writing experience needed. Info: 410-208-4014.
DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus,
Sweet Adeline’s, under the direction of Carol Ludwig, meets each Monday from 79 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, White Horse Park. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410-641-6876.
HISTORIC MUSEUM OPEN — Historic St.
Martin’s Church Museum, 11413 Worcester Highway, Showell, 1-4 p.m., Mondays through October. Info: 410-251-2849.
ROCKET LAUNCH PARTY — Ocean City Mu-
nicipal Airport, 12724 Airport Road, Berlin. Arrival time is 5:30 p.m., launch time is no earlier than 6:44 p.m. A NASA Antares rocket will launch from Wallops Island and attach to the International Space Station. Small snacks provided. Do-
nations accepted. Proceeds benefit the Huey Veterans Memorial. Changes may occur rapidly. Check www.wow.com/Wallops+Launch+ Schedule for time changes or cancellations. Info: Tom Oneto, 410641-6888 or call the airport at 410-2132471. Sponsored by the Ocean City Aviation Association.
ter Run, Selbyville, Del., 10 a.m., every Tuesday. ACLS classes also offered. American Heart Association instructors. Sign up: CPRDelaware.com or 302-462-5594.
TUES. Oct. 28
ALL ABOUT COLOR FOR CHILDREN —
Worcester County Arts Council, 6 Jefferson St., Berlin, 4-4:45 p.m. Students, ages 2-4, will explore the color wheel, shading and mixing various colors. Students will create a work of art to bring home. Cost is $6. Advance registration required: www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org or 410-641-0809.
ALL ABOUT COLOR FOR CHILDREN —
FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE — Ocean
Pines Volunteer Fire Department, 911 Ocean Parkway, 5-7 p.m. Fire prevention demonstrations, hand out’s for the kids, carnival games, Fire House bounce house and face painting. Lite snacks and beverages. Attendees will be eligible for a free Fire Prevention Basket. Info: 410-6418272 or aaopvfd@mediacombb.net.
LAP TIME — Ocean Pines library, 11107
Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Children, less than 2 years of age, and their caregivers will be introduced to songs, plays and movement activities. Info: 410-208-4014.
PLAY TIME — Berlin library, 220 N. Main
St., 10:30 a.m. Parents and children, ages infant through 5 years, explore educational toys together in an interactive, free play program. Info: 410-641-0650.
SONS OF WORCESTER COUNTY — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 2 p.m. Highly-respected local historian, Barry Neville, will present a program on the life and times of one of Worcester’s most famous natives, Commodore Stephen Decatur. Info: 410641-0650. ATLANTIC COAST CHAPTER OF THE MARYLAND SALTWATER SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION MEETING — Lion’s Club, West Ocean
City. Doors open at 7 p.m., meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Capt. Mark Sampson will discuss shark fishing techniques, the current status on local shark migration and populations and fly fishing. Guests are welcome.
LOCAL’S WEEK BOOK SIGNING — Ocean
City Life-Saving Station Museum, located at the south end of the Boardwalk, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 2-4 p.m. Featuring “Surfmen,” by C.T. Marshall. Local’s Week Celebration also includes free admission to Ocean City “Locals” (anyone who loves Ocean City and thinks of it as home for a day, week, month or lifetime) from Oct. 24-31. Info: 410-289-4991. Berlin group 331, Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5:30-7 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: jeanduck47@gmail.com.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING -
AHA CPR/AED, BLS AND FIRST AID CLASSES - CPRDelaware, 36762 Breakwa-
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY — Meets every
WED. Oct. 29
BAYSIDE BEGINNINGS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Ocean Pines Commu-
Worcester County Arts Council, 6 Jefferson St., Berlin, 4:15-5:15 p.m. Students, ages 5-13, will explore the color wheel, shading and mixing various colors. Cost is $12. Advance registration required: www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org or 410-641-0809.
MAH-JONGG TOURNEY — Golden Sands Re-
sort, 10900 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Registration at 9 a.m., play begins at 10 a.m. A $30 donation to the American Cancer Society includes continental breakfast, lunch, door prizes and tournament. Prizes awarded. Pre-registration required: Darlene Botts, dbkatt47@verizon.net or 410409-7528. All levels welcome. A Pink Ribbon Classic 2014 event.
Wednesday at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. Info: 410-641-7330. nity Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:30 p.m.
OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING — Captain’s Table Restaurant in the
Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th Street, Ocean City, 6 p.m. Info: 410-641-1700 or kbates@taylorbank.com.
THURS. Oct. 30
BREWS FOR BOOBS — Burley Oak Brewing Company, 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin. A portion of the proceeds from 710 p.m. will go toward the American Cancer Society. A Pink Ribbon Classic 2014 event. Info: teambrewbies@gmail.com.
STORY TIME — Ocean City library, 10003
YOGA — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Sessions are led by certified yoga instructor, Carol Pike. Info: 410208-4014.
LOCAL’S WEEK BOOK SIGNING — Ocean City
Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, finger plays and crafts about monkeys. For children ages 2-5. Info: 410-208-4014.
Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes, finger plays, music and crafts. For children ages 2-5. Info: 410-524-1818. Life-Saving Station Museum, at the south end of the Boardwalk, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 2-4 p.m. Featuring “Trimper’s Rides,” by Monica Thrash. Local’s Week Celebration also includes free admission to Ocean City “Locals” (anyone who loves Ocean City and thinks of it as home for a day, week, month or lifetime) Info: 410-289-4991. Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road. Doors and cash bar will open at 5:30 p.m., performance starts at 6 p.m. “Mafia Murders Mystery” performed by Ovation Dinner Theatre of Ocean View, Del., will have the audience trying to solve the murder, possibly becoming suspects themselves — while enjoying an Italian dinner. Tickets cost $38. Tickets must by purchased in advance by calling 410-641-7501.
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE —
SIMPLE SUPPER — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, last Wednesday of each month, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children 11 and younger. Reservations: 410-524-7994.
BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, rear of the Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food available. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo. Info: 410-250-2645. DELMARVA HAND DANCING CLUB — Meets
every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:306:30 p.m., dancing 6:30-9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. Info: 302200-DANCE (3262).
STORY TIME — Ocean Pines library, 11107
FIRESIDE CHAT — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 3 p.m. Chat about favorite good reads. Info: 410-641-0650. CHAIR YOGA — Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 3:30 p.m. Designed for the more mature body, chair yoga is sometimes referred to as “gentle” yoga. Info: 410-957-0878.
BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Harpoon Hanna’s, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del., 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410-524-0649; or Dianne, 302-541-4642.
BINGO — American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City, every Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games at 7 p.m. Food available. Info: 410-2893166. CHAIR AEROBICS — St. Peter’s Lutheran
Church Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 1-2 p.m. Free will offering appreciated. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Senior Adult Ministry. Info: 410-524-7474.
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Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.
HELP WANTED
BASKETBALL COACH VACANCY Worcester Preparatory School, a coeducational college preparatory day school serving over 500 students in grades PK-12, seeks an experienced and motivated head coach for a boys’ JV basketball team. Contact: Matt McGinnis at 410-641-3575 or email: mmcginnis@ worcesterprep.org.
HELP WANTED
F/T Receptionist/Administrative Assistant. Apply in person. Mon. thru Fri. 8am-4pm. Full Benefits after 3 months. OC Real Estate Management, 5901 Coastal Hwy., Suite C, Ocean City, MD. Drivers: Do you want more than $1,000 a week? Excellent monthly bonus program/ benefits. Weekend home time you deserve! Electronic logs/rider program. 877-7043773
Ecommerce Fulfillment Team Members South Moon Under is currently looking for Full & Part time Seasonal Fulfillment team members at our Ecommerce Fulfillment Center in Salisbury, MD. Candidates need to be able to handle a wide range of activities including; receiving/processing shipment, locating merchandise, pulling and packing orders, functioning within the Order Management Systems on the computers. Successful candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs that include daytime, evening and weekend shifts. Qualifications: - Attention to detail - Ability to lift and carry at least 30 pounds - Strong work ethic and initiative - Ability to work well under pressure - Ability to follow multiple step directions - Ability to count and read order pick tickets and invoices For immediate consideration, please forward a cover letter and resume to kmorrison@southmoonunder.com Please, no phone calls. The above information outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. No Visa Sponsorship available for this position. South Moon Under is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a diverse workplace. Distribution Center Team Member – Retail Line Processor South Moon Under is currently seeking Part-time Retail Line Processors, Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 4 pm as needed and some Saturdays. This position is located in our Salisbury, MD distribution center. Responsibilities: Retail Line Processors are responsible for ticketing, sensoring and stripping merchandise. Qualifications required: - High school diploma or GED - Attention to detail - Strong work ethic - Ability to lift and carry at least 30 pounds - Extensive standing and walking during the work shift - Assisting in handling daily deliveries - Team player - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Our Warehouse Processors enjoy: - Competitive pay - Career advancement opportunities For immediate consideration, please forward a cover letter and resume to Maggie Sweeney at msweeney@southmoonunder.com or stop into 619 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, MD to complete an application. Please, no phone calls. The above information outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. No Visa Sponsorship available for this position. South Moon Under is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a diverse workplace.
HELP WANTED LOCAL MODELS WANTED
for South Moon Under No experience necessary. Female applicants must be at least 5’7” size 0-2. Male applicants must be at least 6’0” size 32-34 waist. Please contact models@southmoonunder.com and include name, at least one full length photo, height and sizes.
HOTELS AT FAGER’S ISLAND
The Lighthouse The Edge Ocean City, MD Positions available part time & full time: Houseman for Housekeeping Department Evening Turndown Attendants for Housekeeping Please apply in person Monday thru Thursday between the hours of 10 am and 3 pm at The Lighthouse Club Hotel 56th Street Bayside Ocean City, MD Positive Attitude, Good Grooming, and Good Work Ethic required. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!
HELP WANTED
Full-Time Painter & a Groundskeeper Apply in person Mon. thru Thursday, 10am-2pm at Golden Sands 10900 Coastal Highway
NOW HIRING!!
West OC Cashier position starting at $9/hr. Apply online at: delmarvadd.com
Holiday Shopping is just around the corner, become an Avon rep and enjoy a discount on holiday gift-giving.
Work F/T or P/T, set your own hours, and make up to 50% commission. To become a Representative or to order product call Christine at 443-880-8397 or email snowhillavon@ comcast.net
MEDICAL SECRETARY
Local healthcare agency has immed. full-time opening in Georgetown & Fenwick, DE areas. Experience required. Some evening hours required. Comp. wage, great working environment. Interested candidates should fax resume to 302-988-1593 or email mdibonaventura@dynamicpt.com HELP WANTED
CLEANING PERSONNEL – OCEAN CITY
Part-time positions available in the Ocean City area for cleaning commercial properties. Some weekdays and/or weekends. Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation. We require satisfactory pre-employment background check and drug testing. $10 per hour. Send resume by email to marianne@coastlinecleaningservices.com or call 302-9451833.
HELP WANTED
Century Taxi - Now hiring day & night Taxi Drivers and 15 passenger Shuttle bus Drivers. Call 302-245-5041. No answer, please leave message. Searching for Full Time, Part Time, Year Round & Seasonal Line Cooks, Dishwashers, Servers, Bartenders, Expediters, Hosts and Bus/Runners. Please email resume, references and contact information to FrontDesk@ globetheater.com or come to The Globe and fill out an application in person, 12 Broad St., Berlin
NOW HIRING!!
Overnight Production Crew ($8.00-$9.00) Apply online at: delmarvadd.com
Accepting Applications for the following positions: Indoor Pool Concession Bartender: Part-Time Weekends. Must be 21. Fast Paced environment, must have previous cash handling exp., bartending knowledge, and able to multi-task. Email: Mlee@fskfamily.com Housekeepers: Full and Part Time hours $8.50 – exp preferred will train. Must be able to keep a steady pace and good attitude. hbrunning@fskfamily.com Applications available at the Front Office. No phone calls! 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City MD 21842
RENTALS
WINTER RENTAL - 3BR/3BA, 8 yr. old Oceanblock Condo. 74th St. W/D, fireplace. No smoking/pets. Call 443-3737232. 2BD/2BA Luxury Condo avail. now til May 15th … next to Convention Center / bay front / boat docks and more … Sec. deposit. $800/ mo. … Call Pat at 703-9698485 or email at ptenanty7@aol.com Winter Rental - Nice 3BR Townhouse downtown, 5th Street and Philadelphia. $850/ mo. plus utilities. Close to Everything! 410-340-0008 YEAR-ROUND / OCEAN PINES - Waterfront Condo bordering golf course. 3BR/2BA, fireplace + boat dock. $1500/month. Call 410-603-7373.
YR 3BR/2BA Condo - Very nice, furnished Condo $1500/ mo. WR $900/mo. Bill 301537-5391. Winter Rental - Large, 2BR/ 2BA, furn., 78th St. $700/mo. + utils. Large yard, lge. front porch. Ref. req’d. Close to bus line. 847-274-7806
Y/R Rentals - Berlin Rentals starting at $975/mo. 400 sq. ft. Office Space starting at $500/mo. Bunting Realty, Inc. 410-641-3313 YR, Ocean Pines, 3BR/2BA Home - Clean, like new, 1450 sq. ft. Screened porch, lge patio, 2 sheds, $1350/mo. + utils. No Smoking/Pets. 410-236-1231
Year Round Rentals Available. Call Century 21 New Horizon 410-723-4500. Y/R, 3BR/3BA Townhouse avail now in OP. Gated community w/beautiful views of the new Yacht Club and harbor off front decks and views of the bay/OC off back decks. Elevator, garage and FP. Call 443-523-2838
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Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Employment Opportunities:
Year Round, Full/Part Time: Room Attendants, Lobby Attendant (4pm-11pm), AM Host/Hostess, Housekeeping Housestaff, Food Runners, Busser/Room Service Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V
Contact Kelley Bjorkland at 410-524-1203 or kelley.bjorkland@cbmove.com OR Maryellen Rosenblit at 410-524-6111 or maryellen.rosenblit@cbmove.com or visit www.careerscb.com
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RENTALS
BB Apts. - 2BR/1BA-YR
RENTALS
9830 Keyser Point Rd. WOC Behind Rite Aid on Rt. 50 1BR/1BA Main St., Berlin $900/mo. each 443-614-4007
Winter Rental
Available Now. 312 Sunset Dr. 2BR/1.5BA, newly remodeled, big kitchen/living area. $300/week includes utilities or $850/mo. you pay utilities. Security deposit $1500. No smoking/pets. Call 410-428-7333. www.SunsetTerrace Rentals.com
WINTER RENTAL
$175/week Sleeps 4, Pool, Internet Rambler Motel 9942 Elm Street Right behind Starbucks Manager on site or call 443-614-4007
Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-524-7700 www.holidayoc.com
WINTER RENTAL Month to Month till April 1st. Blue Turtle Apts. on 57th St., oceanside. 2BR/1BA, fully furn., kitch., lvg. rm. Cable incl. Elect. Incl. up to $150 a month. Rent is $600 to $650 depending on 1 or 2 persons. Two person max. $300 sec. deposit. Quiet required 24/7 inside & out. No smoking inside, no stereos and no pets. See at juneweek.com 410-422-4780
YR MIDTOWN OCEANBLOCK
Bayviews, 3BR, 1.5BA Beautifully renovated New appl.’s & hardwood floors. No pets. Ref.’s & sec dep. req. $1,095 per mo. Victor, 410-422-5164
ROOMMATES ROOMMATES
Beautiful Rooms on Lagoon NOC. Walk to Beach/Mall. Kit. privileges, cable/utilities. Winter rate: $95-$120/week, Summer: $110-$160/week. Call after 8 p.m. 410-5245428
Mature Roommate Ocean Pines on water with dock. W/D, private bath, furnished. $600/month plus 1/2 utilities. 6+ months. Call 443-5130093. Room for rent w/half bath in Bishopville for mature adult. Unfurn. $450/mo. + half of utils. 443-727-9018 REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE
2BR/2BA Mobile Home-Near Ocean City. FP, Shed, Furn. $25,000/Cash. $400/mo. Ground Rent. Includes water, sewer, trash & taxes. Call Howard Martin Realty 410352-5555
NEW PRICE $189,500! 3BR/2BA Home in Willards. LR, Family Rm, Hardwood floors, gorgeous large kitchen, 2 car garage on 1/2 acre. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555
REAL ESTATE LICENSE ED SMITH REAL ESTATE SCHOOL
Pre-Licensing Real Estate Classes Pt. 1. Nov. 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th Pt. 2. Nov. 18th & 19th 8:00am-5:30pm Limited Space Web site/Registration www.edsmithschool.com 410-213-2700 Classified Deadline is Monday @ 5pm
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Single Family Homes Starting at $875 Apartments Starting at $1150 Efficiencies Starting at $750
Office Space w/immediate availability, reception area & private office w/view. Plenty of customer parking in a great Ocean Pines location! Rent includes all CAM, trash removal, water & sewer. $700/mo.
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COMMERCIAL
BERLIN OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT - approximately 200 sq. ft. ea. Utils. included. $275/ mo. Call 410-726-5471 or 410-641-4300. Two Units Available Rt. 50 in West Ocean City 1800 sq. ft. Office/Retail Space 1728 sq. ft. Office/Retail Space 1574 sq. ft. Office/Retail Space 2211 sq. ft. Office/Retail Space 1500 sq. ft. Warehouse Space in Bishopville Call 443-497-4200
Commercial Office Spaces Available for Rent in Bishopville. 960 sq. ft. & 448 sq. ft. Contact Dean Bennett at 410-352-3222. WOC Office Space Great for professional i.e. Real Estate, Law Firm, Medical Herring Creek Prof. Ctr. 1000 Sq. Ft. $1,000/mo. negotiable 443497-0514
Restaurant For Sale – Berlin Former Boomers Restaurant, at the corner of Main Street and Rt. 113. Fully equipped 90 seat restaurant, lots of nice equipment, all in excellent shape. Great location for Diner, Family Restaurant, Breakfast, Pizza, lots of potential. Located across from the county ball fields and Worcester Prep School with great exposure to Rt. 113. A new hotel is planned for across the highway. Berlin needs a family restaurant. Eat-in, carryout and delivery all permitted uses. Possible location for franchise redevelopment. Contact Spiro for more info – spiro@ocrooms.com or 443-497-0514.
Upscale Mid-town Office Space in O.C. for Lease.
Last Suite available. 2150 sq. ft. Flexible floor plan. Call Brian 443-880-2225
SERVICES
Johns Handyman Services expert painting, any home improvement service. 302-2366420 Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service. 410-352-5555
Butterfly Rides Driving Service Hourly rates. Grocery shopping, appts., errands. Just need to get out? Call Mary - 302-519-4746.
DONATIONS DONATIONS
Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Please contact Gary at 410-726-1051 for more information. www.baysideoc.com www.oceancitytoday.net
FURNITURE FOR SALE
Set of Solid Oak, Twin Bunk Beds with mattresses - Very good condition! $140.00. In OC, Convention Center Drive Call 410-971-4151
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Ocean City Yard Sale 10/25, 8am-3pm 501 N. Baltimore Ave. & 5th Street. Arts & Crafts and some collectables.
~ Coffee Tables - $5 ~ Desks - $5 ~ Corner Tables - $5 ~ Nightstands - $5 ~ Beach Themed Wall Art - $5 ~ Queen Sleeper Sofa w/ Mattress - $20 Wednesday & Thursday, 10am-1pm, See Front Desk
10/25, 8am-? Rain date 11/1. Furniture, Christmas items, Avon, TV, Cocktail ring $1500.00. 12227 Campbelltown Road.Bishopville, off Peerless Rd. & Rt. 113
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PUBLIC NOTICES Christopher G. Mancini Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Hwy., Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842
TRUSTEE’S SALE OF CONDOMINIUM UNIT The Trustee named below will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at 4:00 p.m., at the Orleans Court Condominium, 14001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, all that property designated as Orleans Court Condominium Unit No. 67 (aka Unit No. 318), together with an undivided interest in the common elements as established by Declaration and Bylaws recorded among the land records of Worcester County in Liber FWH No. 369, folio 166, et seq., as amended, and as further described in a deed recorded at Liber 4925, folio 341, et seq., in “AS IS” condition, SUBJECT to all the liens, covenants, agreements, conditions, easements and restrictions as may appear among the land records of Worcester County, Maryland. A deposit of $10,000.00 in cash or certified check will be required of the Purchaser at the auction. (A deposit will not be required if the successful bidder is the secured party in this foreclosure action.) The balance in cash, cashier’s or certified check shall be paid within 20 days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, said balance to bear interest at the rate of
ten percent (10%) per annum from the date of sale to the date of payment. Time is of the essence for the Purchaser. All real estate taxes, wastewater, water charges, and condominium assessments shall be adjusted as of the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the Purchaser. All settlement costs, including recordation taxes, transfer taxes and recording fees, shall be paid by the Purchaser. Possession will be given upon payment in full of the purchase price. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price when due, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting Purchaser. For further information, you may contact Christopher G. Mancini, Trustee, 410-723-1400. OCD-10/23/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 9 HOLLY CT. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Holly
A. Hudson, dated June 22, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4990, folio 1 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 7, 2014 AT 2:35 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #03-110737 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $17,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to
pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The
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PUBLIC NOTICES Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 44521. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-10/23/3t _________________________________ Jay A. Dackman, Attorney 825 N. Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201 410-385-0332
MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12301 JAMAICA AVE., UNIT B202 I/R/T/A 12303 JAMAICA AVE., UNIT B202 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in a Mortgage from Frederick Knott, Sr. and Vincent Lombardi dated February 24, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5231, Folio 409 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., (Case No. 23C14000939), default having occurred thereunder, the undersigned Attorney named in mortgage will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 3, 2014 AT 2:25 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situate in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit Number B-202 in the “Hidden Harbour I Condominium” and Tax ID #10-288452 and more fully described in the aforesaid Mortgage. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements and agreements of record affecting the same, if any and with no warranty as to the description of the improvements. The property will be sold subject to a prior mortgage, the amount to be announced at the time of sale. Terms of Sale: A deposit in cash, certified check or cashier’s check for $10,000 will be required at time and place of sale. Balance to be paid in cash within ten (10) business days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co.. If payment of the balance does not take
place within the specified period stated, in addition to any other legal or equitable remedies available to him, the Attorney will declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorneys’ fees and all other charges incurred by the Attorney. Interest to be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate of the note from date of sale to the day the funds are received in the office of the Attorney. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason and the property is purchased by someone other than the mortgage holder, there shall be no abatement of interest caused by the delay. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Attorney is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Attorney. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. Jay A. Dackman, Attorney named in Mortgage ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-10/16/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 6449 WHITESBURG RD. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated February 17, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4411, Folio 57 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $146,250.00 and an original interest rate of 7.75% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door,
One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 12, 2014 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $15,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub.
Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-10/23/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10989 GRIFFIN RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Kimberly Smith a/k/a Kimberly Decker and Kevin Decker, dated April 9, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4908, folio 613 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 3, 2014 AT 2:40 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $79,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur
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PUBLIC NOTICES within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2012-29956) The property will be sold subject to a 120 day right of redemption by the Internal Revenue Service. Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-10/16/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 85 ABBYSHIRE LA. A/R/T/A 85 ABBYSHIRE RD. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated November 5, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4313, Folio 533 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $300,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.65% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 5, 2014 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any build-
ings 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 $35,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.
PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-10/16/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 2 DORCHESTER STREET, UNIT 304 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Paul W. Rutter, Jr. and Renette L. Rutter, dated July 3, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4962, Folio 379 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $910,000.00, and an original interest rate of 3.000%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on November 5, 2014 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property being sold is a condominium unit and all common elements appurtenant thereto. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $94,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, condo/HOA assessments or private utility charges, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser.
Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available legal remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Randall J. Rolls, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-10/16/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 1201 ST. LOUIS AVE., UNIT #42 A/R/T/A 1219 ST. LOUIS AVE., UNIT #42 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 31, 2001 and recorded in Liber 2979, Folio 198 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $60,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.25000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the
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PUBLIC NOTICES Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on OCTOBER 28, 2014 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 42 in the “Royal Palm Townhouses” 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 $5,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting pur-
chaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-10/9/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 8525 LOGTOWN RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 22, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4864, Folio 579 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $600,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.00000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on OCTOBER 28, 2014 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #03-007421 and Tax ID #03-007413 and described as follows: All that lot or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, on the northerly side of the county road known as Logtown Road, and more particularly described on a plat prepared by L.E. Bunting, Jr., Registered Property Line Surveyor No. 142, entitled “Plat of Survey Showing Properties to be Conveyed between Leonard L. Winkleman and Glen B. Massey”, dated March 30, 1984 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Plat Book W.L.C.; No. 89, Folio 65, and being more particularly shown and designated on the plat entitled “Location Survey of Lands of Demetrios S. Dikos”, made by L.E. Bunting Surveys Inc., dated February 19, 1996,
and intended to be recorded simultaneously herewith. Property address known as: 8525 Logtown Road, Berlin, Maryland 21881. 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 $76,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.
PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-10/9/3t _________________________________ Morris|Schneider|Wittstadt, LLC 9409 Philadelphia Road Baltimore, MD 21237 410-284-9600
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 52 BATTERSEA RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Charles J. Emerick and Susan K. Emerick, dated September 9, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4539, folio 139 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on OCTOBER 28, 2014 AT 4:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $24,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within 10 days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser fails to settle within the aforesaid ten (10) days of ratification, the purchaser relinquishes their deposit and the Sub-Trustees may file an appropriate motion with the court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed with the Court in connection with such motion and any Show Cause Order issued by the Court and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper or Order by certified mail and regular mail sent to the address provided by the purchaser and as recorded on the documents executed by the purchaser at the time of the sale. Service shall be deemed effective upon the purchaser 3 days after postmarked by the United States Post Office. It is expressly agreed by the purchaser that actual receipt of the certified mail is not required for service to be effective. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement the deposit shall be forfeited to the Sub-Trustees and all expenses of
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PUBLIC NOTICES this sale (including attorney fees and full commission on the gross sales price of the sale) shall be charged against and paid from the forfeited deposit. In the event of resale the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property regardless of any improvements made to the real property. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate of 2.00000% per annum from the date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the SubTrustees. 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, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for the costs of all transfer taxes, documentary stamps and all other costs incident to settlement. Purchaser shall be responsible for physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss from the date of sale forward. The sale is subject to post sale audit by the Noteholder to determine whether the borrower entered into any repayment/forbearance agreement, reinstated or paid off prior to the sale. In any such event the Purchaser agrees that upon notification by the Sub-Trustees of such event the sale is null and void and of no legal effect and the deposit returned without interest. If the Sub-Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or good and marketable title, or the sale is not ratified for any reason by the Circuit Court including errors made by the Sub-Trustees, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without any interest. Mark H. Wittstadt, et al., Sub. Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-10/9/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 11500 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #418 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated July 12, 2002 and recorded in Liber 3395, Folio 82 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $231,200.00 and an original interest rate of 7.875% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co.,
at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on OCTOBER 28, 2014 AT 3:36 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 418, in the “Sea Watch Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $19,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from im-
provements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-10/9/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 10216 GOLF COURSE RD. WEST OCEAN CITY A/R/T/A OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 14, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4669, Folio 636 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $160,000.00 and an original interest rate of 7.499% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on OCTOBER 28, 2014 AT 3:45 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 $22,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are ad-
justed as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-10/9/3t _________________________________ LAW OFFICE OF JANE FRANKEL SIMS, LLC JANE FRANKEL SIMS ESQ. 1104 KENILWORTH DRIVE SUITE 501 TOWSON, MD 21204
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 15746 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Surrogate’s court of Burlington County, NJ appointed Patricia Wegfahrt, 48 Amberfield Drive, Delran, NJ 08075 as the Executor of the Estate of Mary Ann Giordano who died on
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PUBLIC NOTICES April 23, 2014 domiciled in New Jersey, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Jane Frankel Sims, Esq. whose address is 1104 Kenilworth Drive, Suite 501, Towson, MD 21204. 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. Patricia Wegfahrt 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: October 09, 2014 OCD-10/9/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 COUNCIL OF UNIT OWNERS OF OCEAN TIME CONDOMINIUM, INC. c/o Paradise Properties, Inc. 12505 Coastal Highway, Suite 11 Ocean City, MD 21842 Plaintiff v. RICARDO 0. AMOROSO MARIE A. AMOROSO et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-14-1097
NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 2nd day of October, 2014, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 3rd day of November, 2014 provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 27th day of October, 2014. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the
sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Timeshare Wk 49, #304 Wk 45, #101 Wk 50, #101 Wk 2, #105 Wk 38, #406 Wk 49, #506 Wk 36, #103 Wk 15, #105 Wk 1, #504 Wk 38, #504 Wk 15, #302 Wk 17, #103 Wk 3, #102 Wk 4, #303 Wk 6, #401 Wk 48, #104 Wk 11 , #305 Wk 46, #506 Wk 5, #506 Wk 47, #102 Wk 6, #406 Wk 52, #101 Wk 18, #302 Wk 11 , #206 Wk 2, #505
Price $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $100.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Stephen V. Hales Clerk
True Copy Test: STEPHEN V. HALES Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland OCD-10/9/3t _________________________________ J. HARRISON PHILLIPS III ESQ. 115-72ND STREET OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15757 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JUDY LEE GREGORY AKA: JUDY LEE SMITH Notice is given that David Wily Gregory, III, 100 Sea Breeze Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on October 03, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Judy Lee Gregory who died on September 7, 2014, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 3rd day of April, 2015. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the cred-
itor 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. David Wily Gregory III 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: October 09, 2014 OCD-10/9/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 LIGHTHOUSE POINT VILLAS TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. c/o Paradise Properties, Inc. 12505 Coastal Highway, Suite 11 Ocean City, MD 21842 Plaintiff v. EDWARD E. BUXTON SANDRA L. BUXTON et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-14-1098
NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 2nd day of October, 2014, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 3rd day of November, 2014 provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 27th day of October, 2014. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Timeshare Wk 45, #2 Wk 22, #1 Wk 20, #7 Wk 39, #3 Wk 15, #6 Wk 5, #7 Wk 35, #6 Wk 43, #7 Wk 35, #4 Wk 13, #4 Wk 49, #9 Wk 11, #12 Wk 8, #9 Wk 18, #6 Wk 24, #4 Wk 9, #8
Price $50.00 $750.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $1,250.00 $50.00 Stephen V. Hales Clerk
True Copy Test: STEPHEN V. HALES Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland OCD-10/9/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 THE WAVES COUNCIL OF OWNERS, INC. c/o Paradise Properties, Inc. 12505 Coastal Highway, Suite 11 Ocean City, MD 21842 Plaintiff v. A & A MORTGAGE SPECIALIST, LLC et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-14-1099
NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 2nd day of October, 2014, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 3rd day of November, 2014 provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 27th day of October, 2014. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Timeshare Wk 5, #302 Wk 12, #201 Wk 16, #201 Wk 28, #206 Wk 33, #401 Wk 34, #401 Wk 17, #404 Wk 35, #404 Wk 36, #202 Wk 19, #205 Wk 42, #207 Wk 50, #303 Wk 25, #207 Wk 50, #207 Wk 19, #301
Price $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $550.00 $100.00 $100.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $600.00 $50.00 $50.00 Stephen V. Hales Clerk
True Copy Test: STEPHEN V. HALES Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland OCD-10/9/3t _________________________________
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PUBLIC NOTICES JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 THE WAVES COUNCIL OF OWNERS, INC. c/o Paradise Properties, Inc. 12505 Coastal Highway, Suite 11 Ocean City, MD 21842 Plaintiff v. GARY LEE HUGHES et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-14-1100
NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 2nd day of October, 2014, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 3rd day of November, 2014 provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 27th day of October, 2014. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Timeshare Wk 38, #306 Wk 42, #404 Wk 16, #202 Wk 7, #202 Wk 49, #403 Wk 9, #403 Wk 16, #204 Wk 13, #204 Wk 42, #305 Wk 47, #207 Wk 11, #205 Wk 16, #207 Wk 9, #207 Wk 9, #305 Wk 1, #306 Wk 13, #307 Wk 7, #307 Wk 23, #201 Wk 41, #205 Wk 8, #202
Price $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $600.00 $50.00 $50.00 Stephen V. Hales Clerk
True Copy Test: STEPHEN V. HALES Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland OCD-10/9/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH, ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 10441 RACETRACK ROAD, SUITE 2 BERLIN, MD 21811
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15745 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF REBA M. PURNELL Notice is given that Harry S. Pur-
nell III, 299 Edgerstoune Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 and John H. Purnell, 13028 Conway Estates Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141, were on October 07, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Reba M. Purnell who died on August 27, 2014, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 7th day of April, 2015. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. HARRY S. PURNELL III JOHN H. PURNELL 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: October 16, 2014 OCD-10/16/3t _________________________________ AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, PA WILLIAM E. ESHAM III ESQ. 11047 RACETRACK ROAD P.O. BOX 1244 BERLIN, MD 21811
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 15768 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Orphans court of Schuykill County, PA appointed Stuart J. Barranco, 101 NE 19th Avenue, Apt. 326, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441; Louis A. Dorn, 8227 Parkway Road, Orchard Beach, MD 21226; and Joanne C. Lazusky, 448 W. John Street, Frackville, PA 17931 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Henry J. Dorn who died on January 31, 2013 domiciled in Pennsylvania, America. The Maryland resident agent for
service of process is Louis A. Dorn whose address is 8227 Parkway Road, Orchard Beach, MD 21226. 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. STUART J. BARRANCO LOUIS A. DORN JOANNE C. LAZUSKY Foreign Personal Representatives Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: October 16, 2014 OCD-10/16/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. WALTER L. STARVIS BRENDA I. STARVIS 8901 South Bay Breeze Drive IRTA 8901 South Longboat Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842 Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C14000444
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 30th day of September, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 8901 South Bay Breeze Drive, IRTA 8901 South Longboat Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 3rd day of November, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the
27th day of October, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $95,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-10/9/3t _________________________________ BUONASSISSI, HENNING & LASH, P.C. 1861 WIEHLE AVENUE, SUITE 300 RESTON, VIRGINIA 20190 (703) 796-1341 RICHARD A. LASH Substitute Trustee, et al, Plaintiffs, v. THOMAS PATRICK KENNEDY, Defendant. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-001061
NOTICE Notice is hereby issued this 3rd day of October, 2014, that the sale of the property in this case, 5 41st Street, Unit 1, Ocean City, MD 21842 reported by Robert E. Kelly, Substitute Trustee, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 3rd day of November, 2014, provided a copy of this Notice be inserted in The Ocean City Digest, a newspaper published in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three (3) successive weeks on or before the 27th day of October, 2014. The report states the amount of sale to be $183,274.70. Stephen V. Hales Clerk True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-10/9/3t _________________________________
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTION Tuesday, November 4, 2014 The Town of Ocean City is holding the Municipal Election in conjunction with the National Election. * Roland E. Powell Convention Center * 4001 Coastal Hwy. * Ocean City, Maryland * 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. * Registered Ocean City Voters are able to vote in both elections at this location. * The Elections will be conducted independently. * All Voters must sign in at both the municipal and the national reg-
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PUBLIC NOTICES istration desks that day. * Assistance will be available - THANK YOU, LOCAL BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS OCD-10/16/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. JOSEPH M. CONNELL DOROTHY E. CONNELL 105 Edward Taylor Road, Unit #230 ARTA 105 120th Street, Unit 230 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-14-000784
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 9th day of October, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 105 Edward Taylor Road, Unit #230, ARTA 105 120th Street, Unit 230, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of November, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 3rd day of November, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $110,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-10/16/3t _________________________________ BUONASSISSI, HENNING & LASH, P.C. 1861 WIEHLE AVENUE, SUITE 300 RESTON, VIRGINIA 20190 (703) 796-1341 RICHARD A. LASH Substitute Trustee, et al, Plaintiffs, v. GREG KRAUSS, et al., Defendants. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-14-000432
NOTICE Notice is hereby issued this 9th day of October, 2014, that the sale of the property in this case, 2821 Plover Drive #25, Ocean City, MD 21842 reported by Robert E. Kelly, Substitute Trustee, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 10th day of
November, 2014, provided a copy of this Notice be inserted in The Ocean City Digest, a newspaper published in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three (3) successive weeks on or before the 3rd day of November, 2014. The report states the amount of sale to be $119,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-10/16/3t _________________________________ Christopher G. Mancini Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842 Surfside 8 Condominium Association c/o Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Plaintiff vs. Irfan N. Faizi Isabel D. Faizi (Deceased) 11533 February Circle, Apt. 402 Silver Spring, MD 20904 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MARYLAND FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CIVIL CASE NO. 23-C-14-00550
NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, this 7th day of October, 2014, that the foreclosure sale of Surfside 8 Condominium, Unit 22, 206 8th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, made and reported by Christopher G. Mancini, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of November, 2014, provided a copy of this Order is published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once in three successive weeks, before the 3rd day of November, 2014. The Report states that the total proceeds from the sale of the property to be One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). Stephen V. Hales CLERK/CIRCUIT COURT True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-10/16/3t _________________________________ WORCESTER COUNTY SHORELINE COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 3-101 and 3-102 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Worcester County Shoreline Commission in the meeting room at the Ocean Pines Branch of the Worcester County Library,
11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, Maryland on Thursday, November 6, 2014. The Board members will convene at 1:30 p.m. to discuss administrative matters and may perform on-site viewing of all or some of the following cases. Thereafter, the members will reconvene at 2:00 p.m. at the library to hear the scheduled cases.
elevator boatlift and the installation of a new elevator boatlift on existing poles along an existing pier not to exceed 90 feet channelward. This project is located at 12939 Horn Island Drive, also known as Tax Map 27, Parcel 570, Lot 5B, Bay Shore Acres Subdivision, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. OCD-10/23/2t _________________________________
MAJOR CONSTRUCTION MAJOR 1 Ellen Tolliver – Request No. 201481- Request for an after-the-fact PWC lift on existing piles not to exceed 13 feet channelward. This project is located at 35 Boatswain Lane, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 15, Section 19, Lot 35, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 2 Coastal Compliance Solutions LLC on behalf of Thomas and Shelly Mason – Request 2014-82 – Request to conduct shoreline restoration activities along 145’ of eroding shoreline which includes sand backfill, marsh plantings and stone sills not to exceed 27 feet channelward. This request also includes a 12’x20’ kayak launch area. This project is located at 10610 Siren Lane, also known as Tax Map 26, Parcel 1, Lot 261, Riddle Farm Subdivision, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 3 Hidden Oak Farms, LLC for RG Murphy on behalf of Travis Martin Request No. 2014-83 – Request to demo existing pier and platform and replace with new 6’x115’ perpendicular pier with 10’x20’ “T” shaped platform not to exceed 125 feet channelward. This request also includes the installation of two boatlifts, two PWC lifts and approximately 330’ stone sill marsh creation. This project is located at 10502 Shingle Landing Road, also known as Tax Map 15, Parcel 93, Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 4 Hidden Oak Farms, LLC for RG Murphy on behalf of Coastal Cribs, LLC – Request No. 2014-84 – Request to install a 4’x25’ perpendicular pier not to exceed 25 feet channelward. The request also includes one boatlift with associated pilings. This project is located at 8 Harborview Road, also known as Tax Map 16,Parcel 38, Section 1, Lot 411, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 5 Permit Ink, LLC for Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction on behalf of Larry LeCompte – Request No. 2014-85 – Request to replace existing 6’x25’ parallel dock and install boatlift and two PWC lifts with associated pilings not to exceed 17 feet channelward. This project is located at 36 Brookside Road, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 42, Section 5, Lot 56, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 6 Permit Ink, LLC on behalf of Joseph Selt – Request 2014-86 – Request approval for an after-the-fact
NOTICE Town of Ocean City, Maryland Water & Wastewater Chemicals The Town of Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide Water and Wastewater Chemicals in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the Chemicals may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City's Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Purchasing Associate, Nicholas Rice, at nrice@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6643 during normal business hours, or via the Town's website, http://oceancitymd.gov/City_ Manager/bids.html. Vendors are responsible for checking this website regarding this bid prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Monday, November 10th, 2014 by 4:30 p.m. and will be opened and read aloud at the Mayor and City Council Work Session held on Wednesday, November 12th, at 1:00 p.m. Bids are to be submitted to Town of Ocean City, Attn: City Manager, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue Room 230, Ocean City, MD 21842. Late Completed Bid Documents may or may not be accepted, Council will use their discretion in determining acceptance of late Completed Bid Documents. Minority business enterprise vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the Water & Wastewater Chemicals Contract. OCD-10/23/1t _________________________________ JOSEPH E. MOORE ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON P.O. BOX 739 3509 COASTAL HWY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15775 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM P. PHILLIPS Notice is given that Susan P. Degroft, 14 Burley Street, Berlin, MD
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PUBLIC NOTICES 21811, was on October 14, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William P. Phillips who died on September 23, 2014, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 14th day of April, 2015. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. SUSAN P. DEGROFT Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 23, 2014 OCD-10/23/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15772 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF FAUZIA AMIN DARWISH BAYOUMI Notice is given that Nagy S. Bayoumi, 6811 Carawood Court, Springfield, VA 22150, was on October 14, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Fauzia Amin Darwish Bayoumi who died on Sep-
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tember 22, 2014, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 14th day of April, 2015. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. NAGY S. BAYOUMI Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 23, 2014 OCD-10/23/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15780 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM ORIN ALDRICH Notice is given that Diane Ellen Arnold, 1 Sailors Way, Berlin, MD 21811, was on October 16, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William Orin Aldrich who died on October 15, 2014, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 16th day of April, 2015. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the ear-
lier 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. DIANE ELLEN ARNOLD Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 23, 2014 OCD-10/23/3t _________________________________ AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. SUITE 200 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN RE ADOPTION OF JACOB S. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-A-14-0002
PROPOSED NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION TO: ZACHARY ROSS SCHIERR You are hereby notified that an adoption case has been filed in the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-A-14-0002. If you believe yourself to be the father of a male child born on April 5, 1999 in Baltimore, Maryland to Christina Lynn Forrester a.k.a. Christina Lynn Lancelotti, date of birth on March 28, 1977, and Zachary Ross Scherr, date of birth May 5, 1976, you shall file a written response. The natural mother, Christina Lynn Forrester, has consented to such adoption while retaining her parental rights as the natural mother. A copy of the Show Cause Order may be obtained from the Clerk’s Office at Worcester County Circuit Court, One West Market Street, P.O. Box 40, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, telephone number 410-632-5500. If you do not file a written objection by November 28, 2014, you will have agreed to the permanent loss of your parental rights to this child. Stephen V. Hales CLERK True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-10/23/1t _________________________________
Town of Berlin
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION November 5, 2014 - 5:30 PM Berlin Town HallCouncil Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Agenda Adoption 3. Approval of Minutes: October 1, 2014 4. Kirk Burbage- Case# 11-5-14-18, 108 William StreetPrivacy fence 5. Comments from the Public 6. Comments from Staff 7. Comments from the Commissioners 8. Comments from the Chairman 9. Adjournment Any persons having questions about the above-referenced meeting or any persons needing special accommodations should contact Dave Engelhart at 410-641-4143. Written materials in alternate formats for persons with disabilities are made available upon request. TTY users dial 7-1-1 in the State of Maryland or 1-800-735-2258 outside Maryland. OCD-10/23/1t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of Berlin Board of Appeals Pursuant to the requirements of §108-191 of the Code of the Town of Berlin, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Berlin Board of Appeals in the Mayor and Council Chambers of Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, Maryland on WEDNESDAY, November 5, 2014 6:30PM 1. Approval of Minutes of September 3, 2013 Hearing 2. A request by Joyce James of 103 Burley Street, Berlin MD 21811, for a variance from the required rear yard setback specified for Accessory Structures in the R-1 Residential Zoning District of six feet from the lot line, as shown in Section 108-702 of the Code of the Town of Berlin. The request is to accommodate the installation of a 16 foot by 31 foot inground swimming pool and a 12 foot by 24 foot storage shed and deck combination, at 5.7 feet off the rear lot line. Applicant: Joyce James Any questions regarding the above agenda items shall be directed to the Berlin Department of Planning and Zoning at 410-641-4143. Any persons having questions about the above-referenced meeting or any persons needing special accommodations should contact Dave Engelhart at 410-641-4143. Written materials in alternate formats for persons with disabilities are made available upon request. TTY users dial 7-1-1 in the State of Maryland or 1-800-735-2258 outside Maryland. OCD-10/23/1t _________________________________
Commentary Please bear with us, it’s almost over OUR OPINION
If you have reached the eyes-glazed-over stage after seeing page after page of political stories and interviews, you are not alone. We have too. Not that we don’t think these things aren’t important, because we obviously do. The political story overload of the last couple of weeks or so reflects our desire to help voters gain a better understanding of who these candidates are. This would be as opposed to casting votes based exclusively on the advice of friends, relatives and candidates’ supporters who peddle their own points of view. What’s at stake is too important to leave the decision making to others. And what exactly is at stake would be the question in all the campaigns we have covered so far. The answer, of course, is money and the things it provides. No matter who wins what office, the money these people will be spending is yours and over the long term it has been shown that the amount they spend doesn’t necessarily depend on who’s in control. They all spend it, while the real issue is how they spend it and on what. That’s the great philosophical divide, not the money itself, although we all would prefer that they didn’t spend quite so much. In the Ocean City race, meanwhile, spending didn’t seem to be much of a campaign point, although it will become a major subject of discussion later in the year as local government begins deliberations over police and general employee pay. Voters should start thinking about that now, before they go to the polls. As for what we think, our endorsements and another pair of interviews will appear next week. And then it will be business as usual, thank goodness.
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Ben Bradlee caused me to land here THE PUBLIC EYE
Letters to the editor Editor should have ‘village idiot’ chat with his reporting staff
Editor, I’d like to respond to two interesting items in the Oct. 10 issue of Ocean City Today, regarding the upcoming Ocean City Council elections. In Stewart Dobson’s “Public Eye” he shares with us, at length, how disturbing it is to have been wrongfully accused by a “Village Idiot,” of his intentions to challenge the qualifications of two of the candidates running for office. I agree, it’s frustrating to be the target of arrogance and conjecture. In his piece he even warns the candidates that, “Too many people pretend to know what they’re doing, by declaring that they know what everyone else is doing, when they do not.” Well, unless Mr. Dobson is totally disingenuous, please encourage him to have the “Village Idiot” chat with the staff writer who wrote the “Political Analysis” article next to his. The writer’s negative tone and the extreme political bias; going to great lengths to champion a certain, past council member, while demonizing the rest of the council is discouraging, especially when so many residents thought we left ugly, negative politics behind in the last election. The writer continues his personal attack against Citizens for Ocean City (which I am a member of), insisting that his paper “would be willing to bet” which candidates that Citizens will back. In Dobson’s own words, how can, “someone else announce my preferences before I know what they are?” Furthermore, the article’s cynical tone and dramatic description of a “political engine” that is “willing to pull out all stops” is inflammatory, hack journalism and is the same counterproductive negativity that brought so many voters out to bring
change, in the last election. Citizens for Ocean City is not a political machine and it’s not a political breakfast club that dictates policy. Citizens for Ocean City has grown since its origin, when 159 local voters came together three years ago, out of desperation, at a time when an “out of control” city council majority created an ill-conceived agenda for change, and created turmoil while tarnishing Ocean City’s reputation for excellence in government. At the time, the council majority abruptly and without warning, fired the city manager, forcing the mayor to perform both his and the city manager’s job for over a year. The negative actions of the four council members also instituted a) disharmony and dysfunction on the council, b) a massive drop in employee morale, resulting in a desire for city employee unionization (potential cost to tax payers), c) additional costs to tax payers, associated with the firing of former City Manager Dennis Dare, and d) countless public quotes and decisions that displayed a basic lack of common sense and business knowledge (i.e. employee diplomacy, due diligence, economics and a basic knowledge of the “language of hospitality”). As a result, Ocean City voters made a powerful and overwhelming statement in the last election when they voted against Joe Hall. I can only speak for myself. I have no desire to return to the negative dysfunction that was caused by the old council majority, which Joe Hall was part of. There is so much positivity and revitalization going on in Ocean City. We’ve just come off a spectacular season for most businesses. The city’s advertising campaign was so successful that Mastercard borrowed our idea. We have a fantastic mayor that is so hands on, you’d think he was actually See LETTERS Page 94
Reflecting on the death this week of Ben Bradlee, the former Washington Post executive editor, it occurred to me that he cost me my job and got me a job. Not directly, of course, since I didn’t know him or even what he looked like at the time. But under his guidance, a few decades back, the Post’s investigative reporting on the Watergate break-ins set in motion a series of minor events far down the scale of politics and newspapers that led me to being here. As the Senate Watergate hearings pushed into late 1973, my publisher at that time ordered me to write an editorial proclaiming the innocence of President Richard Nixon. I refused. I didn’t dig in my heels because I thought he was guilty or wanted him to be guilty – I had voted for him, after all – but because I didn’t know at that point what he was in terms of innocence or guilt and I couldn’t bring myself to write something I didn’t necessarily believe. That and a couple of other lesser issues related to my being generally hardheaded, resulted in my dismissal The upside, however, was that four days later I was working in Ocean City as a reporter for what was then the Eastern Shore Times with then-editor and now Berlin Mayor Gee Williams and a cast of characters. The Watergate business and the Post’s often criticized coverage of it, especially on the Eastern Shore, also made me highly skeptical of both politicians and unwavering partisans. One, the reaction to that coverage showed that people tend to believe whatever supports their own instinctive points of view rather than consider things with which they don’t agree and then form an opinion. Secondly, naïve as I was at the time about politics, it led me to conclude that politics from top to bottom is not See PUBLIC EYE Page 94
Letters Continued from Page 93 getting paid for his position. There is so much right about Ocean City, that when I hear a candidate running on a negative platform, who insists that Ocean City will never enjoy more than a 60-day season, or who declares that business is down everywhere and residents are leaving by the droves, it reminds me of why we voted out those dark voices in the last election. For both Dobson’s sake and Citizens for Ocean City, I hope the “Village Idiots” stay in their holes and stop presuming to know which candidates each of us will support, even before we do. This election like any election is about choosing candidates with integrity, fiscal knowledge, life experience and the ability to work together and find compromise. See you at the polls. Patti Miller Ocean City
Purnell banquet memorable event
Editor, The Germantown School Community Heritage Center extends our thanks to those that made the banquet honoring Commissioner James Purnell Jr. on Sept. 20 a memorable event.
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It exceeded our expectations. We are grateful to those who supported our souvenir booklet with their advertisements, those who purchased tickets and gave monetary donations. If it were not for you and your enthusiasm this event would not have been such an overwhelming success. We applaud Commissioner James Purnell for his achievements in serving Worcester County and surrounding communities from 1982-present. I’d like to offer a special thanks to our committee and chairperson Gabriel Purnell for a job well done. Barbara Purnell President, G.S.C.H.C.
Public should check candidates’ voting records
Editor, Recently we’ve been seeing lots of political advertising on television and in the newspapers touting all the wonderful things politicians have been able to bring home to the shore. It appears said politicians think their constituents believe money does actually “grow on trees.” The money that pays for all of these wonderful things is our money – the
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government has none of its own – it only has what it takes from the citizens through taxes and fees. And most of these wonderful things are also financed by bonds, which is a debt we are laying on our grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The interest on the bonds also greatly increases the actual costs of these wonderful things. There are also “trade-offs” involved, i.e., politician “A” agrees to support a wonderful thing in politician “B’s” district in exchange for politician “B’s” support for a wonderful thing in politician “A’s” district. I believe if the citizens of the lower shore understood some of these “trade-offs” they would be more than a little concerned. I encourage my fellow citizens to please check on the voting records of the incumbents running for office. Carol Frazier Ocean Pines
THE PUBLIC EYE Continued from Page 93 driven by altruistic motives as much as it is the desire to get control, followed by the desire to keep control and then the desire to get more control. And during each step along the way, otherwise questionable acts and compromises of principle might be justified to achieve what elected officials believe is the greater good, which would be, of course, they’re staying in office and reaping whatever benefits that produces. That might not be a healthy point of view, but it’s mine and I deal with it, all because of Ben Bradlee, Watergate and the public’s divided reaction to it. Still, had it not been for those things, I probably would not have come to this town in search of employment. I’m thankful for that and I owe it all to people I never knew.
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