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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Oct. 27, 2017) The additional rounds of polygraph testing for White Marlin Open winners this year took longer than expected, but they resulted in no changes to the list of winners, who will receive $4.97 million in prize money. The top winner of this year’s tournament is Glen Frost of Stevensville, Maryland, who is finally taking home the more than $1.6 million for his 95.5 pound white, landed on the final day of fishing this year. In a release issued earlier this week, tournament officials said the tests were ordered about two weeks following the Aug. 11 close of the tournament, after anglers, from two boats delivered some questionable answers during the routine lie detector test. Since 2004, the White Marlin Open has required top prize winners to submit to polygraph testing as a condition of receiving prize money, which could be millions of dollars. Polygraph testing is common in these types of fishing tournaments. Understandably, the tournament directors wanted to be extra careful this year and included greatly expanded polygraph provisions in this year’s edition of the tournament rules. Last year’s tournament results are under appeal in U.S. District Court in Maryland. During the 2016 tournament, only one qualifying white marlin was caught, but subsequent polygraph testing of the angler, Philip Heasley See LIE DETECTOR Page 6
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Addicts blamed for spike in thefts By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) Reports of thefts from cars continue to rise this year, and Ocean City Police believe it’s another sign that opiate use in the resort is getting worse. “We know it can be tied to the opiate epidemic because several suspects have admitted to stealing the items and
selling them to support their drug habit,” Police Public Affairs Specialist Lindsay Richard said this week. “We track the reports almost religiously, and we see that anything that can be stolen from a car, has.” As of Oct. 16, police had received 145 reports of thefts from cars — a 50 percent increase by that point in 2016.
In total, 104 incidents were reported last year. Thirty-six of this year’s reports resulted in arrests. Often suspects will steal from several vehicles at a time, Richard said, so some incidents could have involved just one or two perpetrators. For example, police beSee UNLOCKED Page 3
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) Ocean City officials say this year’s round of beach replenishment will begin any day now, as the offshore dredge that will pump sand to the beach was scheduled to arrive on Thursday morning. The project, which involves transferring nearly a million tons of sand from the offshore sea floor to the beach, was scheduled to last week. Army Corps of Engineers spokesman Chris Gardner the delay was caused by circumstances beyond the control of contractor Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company. “The dredge has a pretty full schedule with projects, and a slow start out of port or bad weather had a cascading effect,” Gardner said. “A week is not the worst delay that we’ve seen.” Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company was awarded $12.7 million contract this summer to as part of the Army Corps’ coastal storm risk management project. The scope of the project covers the entire beach, and crews will start at the Delaware line and work south. “Most people don’t realize that the beach they enjoy, that nice flat area in front of the Boardwalk and the dunes, is something that we create to reduce risk for storm damage,” Gardner said. “Once the sand’s pumped up, we move it to make sure it’s the right topography and at the right elevation.” The plan is to ensure the berm, the flat beach area, is 7 See ARMY Page 5
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Unlocked cars targets of theft Continued from Page 1 lieve two suspects may have been involved in a rash of thefts from numerous vehicles in September. “We’re finding that suspects are taking anything they can from a vehicle, from loose change, electronics, even paperwork and fingernail clippers,” Richard said. Ocean City Police found that most thefts from vehicle are crimes of opportunity, as thieves will often walk down a row of parked cars looking for unlocked doors. Only a few thefts involved people physically breaking into cars. In 70 percent of the reports made in September, the car doors were unlocked, Richard said. “We strongly encourage citizens to always lock their car doors, even if you’re steps away from your home or you’re gone for ‘just a second,’” she said. “At the very least, remove any-
thing that could be stolen from the vehicle.” Ocean City Police also advise residents to never leave their windows down while they are away from the vehicles, avoid leaving packages and shopping bags in plain view. Police recommend that motorists place valuables out of sight before they reach their destinations, since doing so upon arrival could reveal their location to criminals who are watching. Drivers should make sure their car alarm is working, and to not leave spare keys in the vehicle. Citizens who have become the victim of a vehicle break-in should call Ocean City Police immediately. In that case, residents should be prepared to describe the stolen items and to list their license plate number, VIN number and insurance information.
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Diakonia fills in commission on area homeless situation By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) Diakonia representatives met with the Police Commission on Oct. 13 to discuss what might be done to improve the plight of the homeless in Ocean City. The reality is that federal funding is increasingly tied to placing homeless people in permanent housing, Diakonia Executive Director Claudia Nagle said. Diakonia, which is active in the Worcester County Homeless Committee and the Tri-County Alliance for the Homeless, seeks to address issues that led to a person living on the streets. “Many emergency shelter programs operate …. come in, get a bed, go out the next morning and repeat,” she said. “Once someone comes into our housing programs, they agree to certain behavior contracts and we put them in connection with health care, social services or addiction treatment.” Last year, 37 additional homeless people were identified in Worcester County, a greater number than was reported in Wicomico and Somerset counties. These include between 8 and 10 homeless persons in Ocean City. Previous counts identified two or three people, she said, but Diakonia and other organizations in the county have since improved their outreach techniques.
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“… We would like to ask why the names of the boats who failed/had inconclusives on the 2017 polygraphs have still not been released nearly two months after the second round of polygraphs,” the statement reads. “We imagine other tournament participants and supporters would also like to know why there has been no follow up or transparency on this year’s polygraphs and subsequent tournament action.” Tournament founder Jim Motsko said it was a matter of timing. “The process took longer than we thought because we had to work around everyone’s schedule. This isn’t just about us, we had to be fair to everybody,” he said. In this year’s tournament, one angler failed the initial exam and another test was deemed inconclusive. The participant who failed the initial test passed a subsequent one, and the outcome of the second test on the inconclusive result has not been made public. Motsko said in late August he would have no further comment on the issue until it had been resolved, and with the release of the statement reinforcing the announced results, he considers the 2017 tournament over. “We’re working on next year’s tournament already,” he said.
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Diakonia leaders believe there are approximately 37 homeless people in Worcester County, and somewhere between eight and 10 people homeless in Ocean City, like this man spotted last weekend.
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tion on the Boardwalk to visit their friends. Conversely, Diakonia also has seen that if one person comes in off the street, others will follow. “We had two veterans last year that were homeless, and we were able to start a relationship with one of them. He talked his buddy into services,” Bernard-Church said. “The only way they’d come in is if we got them an apartment together. If your officers think there’s one that seems to communicate better than others, let us know and we can reach out.” Meehan said that he was interested in assisting any way possible, as he’s received several complaints from visitors. “People are fearful, and some get antagonized that we can’t do anything. Being homeless is not a crime,” he said. “That doesn’t mean we don’t want to see it. We want to do whatever we can.” Nagle encouraged law enforcement and the council to play an active role in the Worcester County Homeless Commission. “It’ll bring additional support to the planning process, so it’s not just the providers but people who are stakeholders,” she said. “In my experience, Ocean City leads. They led the support and planning when Diakonia first started, and we hope you can do the same for what’s best for our community.”
Continued from Page 6 when summer arrives. “We are down to three landlords that are willing to work with us, and property managers won’t even talk to us. This grant program is getting worse and worse,” Bernard-Church said. “It’s why we beg for money every year.” “I had four veterans ready to go into housing in the summer, but no one would take them,” Nagle said. “They all said they could take them in October.” Diakonia is planning to build a new facility on Route 611 south of the Decatur Diner, but those plans are years away. That building will have 50 units as well as office space. “The sad thing is once we open it, it’ll be filled the next day, and we’ll still be getting calls,” Bernard-Church said. Mayor Rick Meehan said he hoped to invite Nagle to speak in front of the full council by budget time. “Sometimes it’s out of sight, out of mind, and there’s no quick fix. You’re showing us significant planning, and there’s opportunities for buy-in,” he said. “Is there anything we can do to monitor those in Ocean City?” Diakonia’s outreach efforts have found that the resort’s homeless base identifies as a family, so getting one to break away can be challenging. If one were housed, odds are they would return to the Caroline Street comfort sta-
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Six active duty, 14 Korean War and 20 WWII soldiers given Boardwalk placards
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) Veterans and their family members shared stories of valor and thankful words during the 2017 Ocean City Elks Hometown Heroes Military Banner Presentation ceremony last Saturday afternoon. The celebration at Elks Lodge #2645 on Sinepuxent Road honored 20 World War II veterans, 14 Korean War veterans and six active duty service members for whom personalized banners were hung on the Boardwalk this summer. The program, which is spearheaded by Pat Riordan of the Elks’ Veterans Committee, expanded in 2016 to include WWII vets living in Worcester County. Eight honorees passed away between the time their banners were hung in May and October. “Without you, we wouldn’t be here today,” Riordan said during the ceremony. “Everyone is honoring you, so I hope you take that to heart. We mean every bit of it.” Some honorees, like Cpl. William Briddell, who served in the army during WWII, could not attend the ceremony so their family members spoke for them. “My dad would have loved this occasion. He was very proud of his military
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Kris Heiser first to file for Wor. State’s Attorney’s Office
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Oct. 27, 2017) Kris Heiser, an assistant state’s attorney in next-door Wicomico County, became the first candidate to file for the office of State’s Attorney for Worcester County in next year’s election and announced her intention at the Ocean City convention center Monday afternoon. “I believe in personal accountability, hard work, treating everyone equally, and helping those who can’t help themselves. If elected Worcester’s state’s attorney, I pledge that equality, consistency and fairness will be the hallmarks by which I enforce our laws and hold criminals accountable,” she said. Opioids, crimes against vulnerable victims such as the elderly or special needs individuals, support for law enforcement and building a strong team of prosecutors were the highlights of her announcement speech. Several dozen people were at the announcement event, nearly all of them wearing light blue shirts endorsing Heiser for the office. A native of Howard County and a daughter of a D.C. police captain, Heiser moved to Ocean City from the western shore in 2008, after earning her juris doctor degree from the University of Maryland. She worked under then State’s Attorney Joel Todd from 2008 until 2011, when she accepted a position at the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s office. In her current role, Heiser said she is responsible for the hiring, training and supervision of all new prosecutors in Wicomico’s district court as well as administrative functions such as budget planning and management. Heiser, in a press release announcing the event, said she was entering the race because incumbent Beau Oglesby had become a judicial nominee. Oglesby remains in office during
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Kris Heiser announces her candidacy for the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office on Monday in front of the Ocean City convention center. Incumbent Beau Oglesby is under consideration for the Circuit Court bench, but said he would run again if he is not made a judge by Gov. Larry Hogan. Should Oglesby be appointed a judge, his deputy William McDermott said he would seek the office.
the selection process. A few hours after the event, Oglesby made his own announcement via the official State’s Attorney’s Facebook page. Though he has not yet filed any paperwork, Oglesby said should he not be selected as one of five candidates for two openings on the Circuit Court bench, he would seek a third term “for the greatest job I have ever known.” If, however, Oglesby were selected by Gov. Larry Hogan to become a judge, he said Deputy State’s Attorney William McDermott would seek the office with his full support. There is no formal timetable for Gov. Hogan’s decision. Maryland’s 2018 Democratic and Republican primary elections will be held June 26, and the general election will be held Nov. 6.
Complete listing of honorees in hometown hero program Continued from Page 8 torman 3rd Class Frank Culler, Army Pfc. Arthur Eckert, Air Corps Master Sgt. Melvin Hoover, Army Pfc. Robert P. Kannengieser, Navy Fireman 1st Class Jerome Krause, Air Corps 1st. Lt. Robert Mead, Army Sgt. Earle Moore, Army Pfc. Warren Mumford, Army Sgt. Harry Nolan, Navy Gunnersmate 1st Class Joseph Palmisano, Army Cpl. Nate Pearson, Army Pfc. Bert Raymond, Marine Corps Pfc John Richardson, Army Pvt. William Schmuff, Navy Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class William Simpson, Navy Torpedo Mate 3rd Class Andrew Tragerser. Korean War Vets: Navy Staff Sgt. Joseph Casey, Marine Corps Sgt. Robert
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Three uptown townhouses are still included in the high-risk zone on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s map, even after dozens of properties were deemed protected by two dunes last year.
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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) Despite the corrections made to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood map last March, some property owners continue to struggle with the exorbitant insurance rates caused by the map’s erroneous assumptions. Although several properties on the resort’s north end were placed back in the map’s low-risk areas, three town houses along the beach, between 144th and 145th Street, remain in the flood zone. This is despite City Engineer Terry McGean’s arguments that they should be included among the dozens of properties protected by two dunes instead of one. “They still put the V (flood) line at the landward toe of the primary frontal dune, and the dunes go under decks and balconies of these town homes,” he said. “Any part of the building that clips the high-risk zone, then it’s in it, even though the balconies are 12 feet above the dunes. It’s like the problem we had with the condominiums.” In 2015, after three decades of no changes, FEMA updated its Ocean City flood maps and put properties on 93rd Street north in a high flood hazard zone. The result was a huge surge in insurance rates, which hit the six-figure range in some cases. McGean said the mistake was that FEMA treated two separate dunes as one, rather than the double layer of pro-
tection they provided. One dune was constructed by the city in 1993 and another was created through the Army Corps’ Engineers Beach Replenishment Program. Nevertheless, FEMA concluded the oceanfront properties were not adequately protected. The City Council proceeded with the only way it could to rectify the issue — via a “letter of map revision” asking FEMA to accept the Army Corps of Engineer’s survey data that the showed the secondary dune was non-contiguous. FEMA agreed and issued a correction last November, which affected 17 out of 26 properties. Since then, Hanson Flood Risk Consultants worked with the nine other properties to return most of them behind the low-risk line. But since the “landward toe of the primary dune,” the point where the dune changes from a steep slope to a relatively mild one, still falls four feet within the townhouse balconies and decks, FEMA still will not put them outside the flood zone. McGean said the property owners have submitted a letter of map revision, but it was denied and the townhouse owners continue to face tens of thousands of dollars in insurance premiums. “I’m working on this, and I’m not giving up on this,” he said. “We were thrilled that FEMA fixed this with several other condos, but it’s unfortunate that we’re still discussing this.”
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Worcester boosts funding for turkey, ham bonus by half
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Oct. 27, 2017) The Worcester County Commissioners took a few moments during last week’s regular meeting to talk turkey (or ham) with regard to county employees. For the past several years, Assistant County Administrator Kelly Shannahan said, the county gave employees $20 gift cards to be used toward the purchase of a holiday ham or turkey at area Wal-Mart stores. Shannahan also said the county now employs 660 people, so the starting cost of this program is $13,200. Last year, Shannahan said, a commissioner wondered if $20 was enough to purchase a protein suitable to feed a family. Shannahan’s investigation revealed that it was not. “Upon a quick search of the WalMart website, large whole turkeys (16 to 24 pounds) are selling for $1.28 per pound (roughly $20 to $30 each) while whole hams (18 to 22 pounds) are selling for $1.48 per pound (roughly $26 to $32 each) and spiral cut hams (9 to 11 pounds) are selling for $2.38 per pound (roughly $21 to $26 each),” Shannahan wrote in a memo to County Administrator Harold Higgins. “So it would appear that $20 may no longer be sufficient to cover the cost of a turkey or ham.” Shannahan suggested increasing the gift card to either $25 or $30. At $25 per the 660 county workers, the total cost of the cards becomes $16,500 and at $30 each, the cost comes to $19,800. Shannahan noted there were sufficient funds in a county account to cover the cost at either funding level. “Please review this matter with the commissioners and advise so that I may begin making the necessary preparations as soon as possible,” he wrote. During the public session, Commissioner Chip Bertino moved to approve funding at the $30 level, which was approved unanimously by the board.
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Three vie for LifeChanger of Year Worcester women, known for impacting students, compete for $10K award
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) Three members of Worcester County Schools were nominated for LifeChanger of the Year Awards, an annual program recognizing K-12 educators and staff for having a meaningful influence in students’ lives. In the running for the honors are Snow Hill Middle School secretary Jennifer Ames, Stephen Decatur High School teacher Laurie Chetelat and Pocomoke High School teacher Elizabeth Jones. The LifeChanger of the Year awards are sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, which since 2006 has sought to support nonprofit and educational organizations. The grand-prize winner will split $10,000 with their school and four grand prize finalists will share $5,000. Also, all five finalists will be flown to Bermuda in May for fun in the sun. Snow Hill Middle School Principal Chris Welch nominated Ames for continuing to make a positive impact on students after more than three decades at the institution. For her part, Ames, who typically avoids the spotlight, said the accolade is appreciated and recalled some sage advice imparted during her youth. “My mother always said let people do and say what they like,” she said. “If they want to … let them.” Ames, a shore native and longtime parishioner at Collins Temple A.M.E. Church in Snow Hill, also works with the Haven House After School Program at Snow Hill Elementary School. “I get to learn the children who are in the program and, by the time they come to middle school, I know them,” she said. “Now, some of their
children are coming through.” Breaking with the traditional office-support role, Ames also takes time to provide guidance when students experience life challenges. “I talk to them and sometimes they don’t like what I say,” she said. “I might have to Jennifer Ames go a little deep on them sometimes.” Ames is always happy to talk one-onone and assist students in navigating the turbulent waters of youth. “I try to show them a different way,” she Laurie Chetelat said. “They may not see it today, but maybe tomorrow or down the road.” Stephen Decatur High School Principal Thomas Zimmer nominated Chetelat, who has spent the bulk of her threeElizabeth Jones decade career in education fostering community connectivity in Berlin. “I went to high school here and learned the importance of helping other people,” she said. “Everybody can have a role, no matter how big or how small.” In addition to instructing AP U.S. History and Government courses, Chetelat founded and oversees Connections, a community service organization for students. “I have a volunteer group I started with two kids 15 years ago,” she said. “We are up to 146 members and do year-round activities.” While admitting the nomination was humbling, Chetelat said altruism, rather than recognition, is her primary motivator. “I try to serve as a role model for them in giving to the community,” she said. “A lot of my kids go on and
continue service as adults.” Deflecting the attention, Chetelat said numerous others at the school go above and beyond the call of duty. She also expressed gratitude that Stephen Decatur High School would receive half the prize money. “Taking it out into the real world is the best type of learning,” she said. “I look at it as a way to recognize my kids, because they make me look good.” Pocomoke High School Principal Annette Wallace nominated Jones for her efforts to assure students from economically challenged families had resources to continue in higher education. “A lot of our kid are from families in poverty,” she said. “I like to make certain our kids are aware of all the opportunities.” In 2014, Jones joined Wallace as part of the leadership team developing the Project 100 initiative, with the goal of assuring every student pursues an educational pathway after high school. “They don’t always know what’s out there and available to them if nobody shows them,” she said. After spending nearly three decades in education, with almost 20 years at Pocomoke High School, Jones said the recognition was humbling. “I was doing what I was supposed to be doing,” she said. “It would be nice [to win], because it gives money back to the school to help the kids prosper.” For her part, Jones said assisting students with the myriad of paperwork involved with college applications is its own reward. “Somebody along the line has to help,” she said. “It makes me feel better about their future.” To leave comments about candidates and the impact their efforts have had, visit www.lifechangeroftheyear.com. Select the nominees tab to search by name or state for individual profiles. The nomination process closes on Dec. 31.
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Drive with caution as deer-mating season continues
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Oct. 27, 2017) The chase is on in the farms and fields of the lower shore, as whitetail does test the fitness of local bucks by making them participate in a high-speed version of “follow the leader,” with romance as the prize. “The breeding season can start as early as the beginning of September,” George Timko, assistant deer project manager for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, said. “The peak is the first two weeks of November, with increased activity from Halloween to Thanksgiving.” Females who do not find a proper mate during the busy season go back into heat 28 days later, leading to another spike in deer activity, Timko said. There are fewer eligible females later on, but that doesn’t make them any less dangerous on roads and highways. Deer don’t care about rights of way, travel lanes or traffic when they have love on their minds, and will go pretty much anywhere they please, regardless of the danger to themselves and to tourists, travelers and commuters. The animals are most active at dusk and dawn. “Keep yourself safe,” Timko said. “Be aware they can be anywhere. Drivers often ignore the “deer area” signs,” but they’re put in place for a reason, he said. The first thing to do if a deer is spotted is to slow down, Timko said. Flashing high beams or sounding the horn could scare off a wandering whitetail, but where there’s one deer, there could be more, Timko warned. In the rare cases, human fatalities have resulted from a crash involving an automobile and an animal. The more severe injuries generally come from the animal ricocheting off one car and onto another. More often, injuries occur for drivers when they swerve to avoid striking an animal and end up hitting a tree, another vehicle or running off the road instead. “Really pay attention,” Timko said. Deer whistles and other such devices have limited value, according to studies done in Georgia and Wisconsin. Overall, the deer population in Maryland is declining through hunting, sharpshooting and limited fertility control, Timko said. “It’s not often used, and only when the community agrees to pay for it. Plus, it takes a long time to be effective. It may stop future generations but you still have the same number of deer you had before,” he said. “Hunting is our most effective tool.”
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High Point condo resident fights to keep historic sign
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) An online petition to preserve the High Point South Condominium signage at 11204 Coastal Highway has been launched by unit owner Canan Johna Ozkok. A full-time resident at High Point South for the last three years, Ozkok said her father purchased a unit when the building was under construction in 1969. The initial idea to replace the nearly half-century old sign was discussed during a High Point South Board of Directors meeting in May 2016, Ozkok said. “A lot of people wrote emails saying they wanted to keep the [old] sign,” she said. “We feel it’s a piece of Ocean City history.” Although the board bylaws permits implementing whatever changes are deemed necessary, Ozkok felt the opinions of residents who wrote in opposition to the sign proposal were disregarded. “It should have stopped the board dead in its tracks,” she said. “They don’t have to take a vote, but they should have.” Ozkok described the projected replacement as an internally lit “Las Vegas” style sign that looks out of
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character with the aesthetic of the condo. “We’re not a hotel or a business trying to hawk people in from the street,” she said. As plans for a new sign continued to inch forward, Ozkok, a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art with an interior design background, said her input was largely ignored. To gauge the sentiment of High Point South condominium owners, Ozkok several months ago sent letters asking who shared her opposition to the change. “Twenty percent responded and of that 90 percent wanted to keep the sign,” she said. “A number of unit
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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) The local firefighter/paramedic union is rallying to raise roughly $2,000 to provide children in need new winter coats before winter arrives in Worcester County. Chapter 4269 of the International Association of Fire Fighters has joined the national nonprofit Operation Warm for the last four years deliver coats to students at elementary schools across the county. This year, IAFF President Ryan Whittington hopes that they can raise enough money to buy 60 coats. “We’re out in the schools teaching the kids about fire prevention, and we often see them out in the community, and hearing that some of them can’t afford a nice winter coat is hard to swallow,” he said. “I always had a coat when I was younger, and I can’t imagine waiting for the bus in the winter without it.” Roughly 30 percent of Worcester County residents earn more than the federal poverty level, but less than the cost of living, according to United Way’s ALICE report. A family, defined in the report as two adults, one toddler and a preschooler, would need to work an hourly wage of $25.51 just to afford food, housing, transportation, healthcare and childcare. The IAFF hopes to take care of some family’s needs through this fundraiser, by personally fitting each child with a new coat. Before the fire union kicks off its annual Operation Warm fundraiser, it coordinates with the Worcester County School District to identify children in need. “Sometimes the need is 15 coats; other times it’s much more,” Whittington said. “We typically host fundraisers See FIREFIGHTER Page 20
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Local cemeteries as old as America By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Oct. 27, 2017) Like much of the Eastern Shore, Worcester County was mostly farming country in the colonial days, and family members whose time had come were buried on their own land — usually on the high ground, to prevent the rain and flooding from disturbing the departed. Several area churches date back well before the Declaration of Independence, with congregations forming significantly before that. All Hallows Episcopal Church in Snow Hill, for example, formed its congregation in 1692, with the stillstanding church erected in 1748. St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Showell opened in 1756 after being paid for by tons of tobacco. The Rev. Francis Makemie organized congregations along the coasts of Maryland and Virginia beginning in 1683, and is responsible for Buckingham Presbyterian Church in Berlin and a namesake building in Snow Hill that was recognized as the oldest Presbyterian congregation in America. The congregations usually met in someone’s home until a permanent building could be placed, and of the four just two are original buildings. Buckingham’s roof collapsed in a snowstorm in the 1850s and the building was moved downtown, and
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This headstone for Elizabeth Hudson at All Hallows Episcopal Church in Snow Hill dates to 1806., It’s near the sidewalk on Church Street and has ensured her legacy in town lore for generations.
the Makemie church moved from a log building near the Pocomoke River to its current site, though two previous buildings were damaged by fires. Except for Buckingham, the three other churches all have their own graveyards on site. Because the Buckingham building moved, the cemetery has taken over its former spot along Route 113, near the Worcester Athletic Complex, according to Sally Kohler, church member. Church leadership at all four sites have some records of the people interred there, but time, fire and customs have changed, leaving gaps. The oldest records — usually the headstones themselves — date only to the American Revolution. Before then could be anyone’s guess, but common theories are the headstones may have been wood and just deteriorated over time, being buried close to the church instead of on owned property wasn’t a custom until that time, or the graves were generally left unmarked. Jeanne Townsend helped update church archives for All Hallows in 1983, which was the first time the task had been attempted since the 1920s. She pored over obituaries, records, or anything else she could find that said a person was interred at All Hallows. With more than 900 plots at the cemetery, more than 50 are occupied by unknown people. When no documentation could be found, she used borrowed equipment to confirm there were remains in a certain plot. “Northampton and Accomack counties in Virginia never had fires, so they have the oldest records in the USA,” Townsend said. Now in her 80s, she continues to recall many of the records. “One of the unknowns could have been a Union soldier, and we had a murder victim who was killed in Ten-
nessee returned here on the train,” she said. “And we have one slave — check Handy Hudson.” Townsend’s daughter, Janet Simpson, thumbed through the records until he was located in plot 150E: Handy Hudson, 1805-1856. He was described in the records’ remarks as the “faithful slave of Aaron and Anne.” Other, more affluent citizens can be found at Makemie. “Former Gov. John Walter Smith is buried here, as well as Ephraim King Wilson,” Arline Curtis, a church administrator, said. John Walter Smith was the 1st District congressman from 1899-1900, the 44th governor of Maryland from 1900-1904 and a Senator from 19081921. He died in Baltimore in April 1925 and was buried in Snow Hill. Ephraim King Wilson was the 8th District Congressman from 18271831. Also in the cemetery is Hanna Moore Richardson, who had a portrait of herself sent to Italy where it was carved into a marble relief and placed on her headstone. It faces her old home in town, Curtis said. The cemeteries are open to the public and visiting is encouraged, so long as visitors conduct themselves in a respectful manner, the members explained. The exception is St. Martin’s Church in Showell, which has been restored as part of a partnership with the Maryland Historic Trust, Sherrie Beckstead, church member, said. The cemetery there is largely unmarked and featureless, Beckstead said, but the church itself is available for tours and holds services on select days, like Christmas Eve. “Part of our mission to restore the church was to put it back into the service of the community,” she said.
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Students create murals to promote kindness, positivity
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Foreign Language Club students at Stephen Decatur High School said the significant amount of negativity they noticed in their school was the catalyst for the creation of three large murals promoting kindness and positive changes in the world. This one encourages people to pay it forward.
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) Foreign Language Club students at Stephen Decatur High School said the significant amount of negativity they noticed in their school was the catalyst for the creation of three large murals promoting kindness and positive changes in the world. After talking in a French III class, the students realized they all had similar opinions and wanted to make a positive change by designing and painting murals to effectively share their ideas with others, which is when the “Art for Society” project was created. The first mural encourages people to pay-it-forward by performing acts of
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WCDC dedications honor two Worcester business owners By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Oct. 27, 2017) The Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC) honored Dough Roller founder Bill Gibbs and Cecil Tull of ABC Printers Inc. last Wednesday with a pair of room dedications. The Newark center provides employment, job training and residency for people with intellectual disabilities. Dozens of WCDC backers attended the ceremony, which included food prepared by several of the clients. “All the people that are gathered here — it just never ceases to amaze or humble me the number of people in the community who support us, who have no ties to us other than a love for our clients, a love to help see them succeed, a love for their fellow man,” Executive Director Jack Ferry said. WCDC Board President Ed Reid said the event was a chance to recognize two people who have supported the nonprofit for many years. “Forty-three years ago, this place wasn’t here. We didn’t have an organization to serve these individuals. They were relegated to the sidelines,” Reid said. “Their interest and the community’s interest in this organization is helping us to fulfill our mission to
help individuals realize their full potential, to be members of this community, to work [and] live in this community, and to make money and to spend money in our community.” Also present were County Commissioners Jim Bunting and Chip Bertino. “If you want to know the sense of the community … just come here,” Bertino said. “Everything that we hold most dear about who we want to be as a community can be found within these walls – the people who work here, and the clients who are here as well, doing their very best to make us all proud.” Because money is tight at the county level, Bunting said, it’s important to recognize those who support organizations like WCDC. “If we had to do it by ourselves, we’d be in big trouble,” he said. “Thank everyone here that came here tonight. You’re really helping the county, but you’re also doing a good thing by being here.” For 13 years, Ferry said, Tull and Gibbs helped run the annual charity golf tournament at the Ocean City Golf Club. Over that period, the tournament has raised more than $195,000 for client services at the center, he said. “They have incredible God-given talents and abilities, and these gentle-
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men are helping them reach the stars, reach their dreams and achieve their dreams,” Ferry said. Gibbs, an Ocean City native, opened the first Dough Roller restaurant in 1980. The popular pizza, sub and sandwich shop has four locations on the resort. “I’m frustrated – $195,000 doesn’t ring a good bell with me. You should’ve called me, we could’ve got this thing up to $200,000,” Gibbs said, drawing a big laugh from the audience.
Tull has operated ABC Printers on Grays Corner Road in Berlin for more than 35 years. Ferry said Tull came up with the idea for the golf tournament and has been a tireless supporter of the center. “We’re very fortunate,” Ferry said. “I say this truly, Cecil Tull is the person we should all strive to be.” The WCDC boardroom was dedicated to Tull and the cafeteria was dedicated to Gibbs. For more information on WCDC, visit www.wcdcservices.org.
Firefighter/paramedic union strives to reach $2,000 goal Continued from Page 14 throughout the summer to raise money at the Greene Turtle and Fish Tales to try and reach our goal. Our firefighters and paramedics also pay out of pocket.” So far, the fire union has garnered $475.75 of its $2,000 goal, and Whittington hopes resort residents can pitch in. Each $34 donation made will provide a local child with a new coat. “The goal of our firefighters participating is to provide a winter coat to children,” Whittington said. “[That will] help improve self-confidence, peer
acceptance, school attendance and overall wellness.” To help the Ocean City fire union reach its fundraising goal, contributors can donate at www.operationwarm.org/oceancity. In the comments/notes section, apply the code Ocean City Firefighters to ensure the donation stays in the Ocean City community. Checks can also be mailed to Ocean City Operation Warm, PO BOX 3217, Ocean City, Maryland 21843. Make checks payable to Operation Warm.
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HERON HARBOR NEW LISTING
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4BR/3.5BA, deck overlooks water w/dock accommodates large boat & jet ski floating dock. Paver driveway, large foyer leads to vaulted ceiling family room overlooks water w/glass sliders. Family room, FP & another spacious gathering area Spacious gourmet kitchen. MLS 506169
Custom 5BR/5.5BA direct waterfront home in Heron Harbour. Canal & Bay views, southern exposure. Large family room with a gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen, white cabinets, breakfast bar, Corian counter-tops & stainless steel appliances. Custom dining area and built-in bar, master bath, marble floors, large custom corian shower, jacuzzi tub. MLS 512139
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317 N HERON GULL CT. $1,399,900
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3BR/2BA end unit in NOC steps from beach. Oversized balcony w/ocean views. Kitchen upgraded wgranite counters, large dining room & living area. Master is spacious w/bath and door to balcony. Well maintained building w/low fees. Storage closet, assigned parking, elevator. MLS 503231
WATERFRONT W/ BOAT SLIP
14102 LAUREL AVE $789,000
Furnished 2BR/2BA directly overlooks Bay. 2 decks w/panoramic open Bay views. Family room w/custom paint. Kitchen w/plenty of cabinet space, SS appliances, custom counters w/breakfast bar. Master BR w/glass slider opens to 2nd deck w/views. Master BA. MLS 512474
FOUR SEASONS #201 $329,900
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4BR/3BA custom Ryan home. Upgrades throughout. Kitchen w/granite counters, custom cabinets, SS appliances & upgraded lighting. Open floor plan is light & airy w/cathedral ceilings. Family room flows off kitchen w/stone FP & dining area. Screened in porch off dining room. 1st floor master BR w/lavish bath & walk-in closets. 2nd floor w/living loft area or 4th BR, BA & storage area. 2 car garage. MLS 717397
In Harbour Club in fabulous community. Rarely available for sale. 2 master BRs each w/own full bath & additional half bath. All the upgrades imaginable. Extra high ceilings, tile & upgraded kitchen appliances. Large breakfast bar & dining room directly off kitchen flows into living area complete w/gas FP. Oversize master bedroom that overlooks the water. MLS 511600
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MARSHALL INN, 11 62ND ST - $99,900 Sunset views from balcony. Very well maintained efficiency. Kitchen & breakfast bar, bath, room for bed w/large balcony. Close to beach. Low condo fees includes insurance, water, cable TV, building & pool maintenance. Would make a great rental unit. MLS 504299
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308 S HERON GULL CT $1,297,777 Spacious 6BR/5.5BA waterfront w/boat slip, media rm, den & office. Chef 's kitchen, granite counters, Viking stove, upgraded appliances & cabinets. Gas FP. HW, tile & marble floors, custom window treatments, two zone heating, crown moldings, wet bar. Attic storage, Central alarm system, 2 car garage. MLS 504903
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704 HURRICANE RD OCEAN CITY - $319,900
1603 PHILADELPHIA AVE #2&3 OCEAN CITY - $4,300
14309 LAUREL AVE OCEAN CITY - $299,000
3BR/2BA single family w/open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, wood burning FP & one floor living. Large gourmet kitchen w/pantry, plenty of storage space & eat-in kitchen area. Large sun-room & deck Master suite & 2 additional BRs. Hasn't been rented. MLS 508091
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Lovely maintained & updated 3BR/2BA in N. OC. Open floor plan, new siding, paint, floors, windows & sliders. Vaulted living room w/skylights, surround sound & wood burn & deck. Partially floored attic. Move in ready. Walking distance to restaurants & 3 blocks to beach. Perfect for primary home or “beach getaway”. MLS 508818
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6 62ND ST, #303 $439,900
4BR/4.5BA w/ water views in amenity filled prestigious West OC community. Many upgrades including granite, kitchen breakfast bar and island, 42'' cabinets, hardwood flooring, custom tile, gas FP, 2 living areas, 2 large master suites & more. Extra large rec room. Sellers motivated and will pay $5,000 in closing cost. MLS 509174
3BR/3BA condo steps from beach & priced to sell. Rarely is there a condo for sale in this building. Kitchen w/granite countertops, SS appliances, plenty of cabinet space. Kitchen opens to dining room & living area w/gas FP. Oversize wrap around deck. 2master suites. MLS 510349
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13100 COASTAL HWY, 2005 $289,900 2BR/2BA condo in the ocean front building South tower, bright and airy, tastefully furnished, incredible deck. Separate dining area off the kitchen, large living area. remodeled kitchen, countertops and tile floor. Outdoor pool, fitness center, sundeck, game room, and tennis courts. MLS 512218
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3BR/2 Full & 1/2BA two level home on very large lot. Fully furnished & turn key. Large open living area, sun-room & beautiful kitchen w/dining area. Screened in porch. Master bedroom suite w/full bath, 2 additional bedrms & bath and a half. Sold as is. Community indoor pool, outdoor pools, playgrounds, beach club, marina and boat ramp. MLS 512065
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303 N HERON GULL CT $899,000 Waterfront 5BR/4.5BA w/deeded boat slip sold fully furnished. HW floors, open floor plan. 3BR/2BA on 1st level w/deck access. Family room, wrap-around deck on 1st level. 2nd level - HW floors & chef 's kitchen w/Silestone counters, upgraded cabinets, pantry & wet bar. MLS 504854
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12619 SHEFFIELD RD OCEAN CITY - $665,000
5BR/4.5 BA custom home on 1 acre overlooking river with deep water, dock & boat lift. 5668 sq. ft. Tile and HW floors, chef 's kitchen with granite counters & center island. Screened porch, breakfast room, office/loft. Lower level full bath and separate kitchen and could be used as inlaw suite. MLS 505517
4BR/2.5BA, 3,400 sq.ft. w/bay views. Screened in deck, oversize laundry. Staircase winds to 2nd floor, spacious family room overlooks water w/gas FP & cathedral ceilings. Family room w/open floor plan & gourmet chef 's kitchen w/corian counters. MLS 509364
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3BR/3.5BA furnished unit overlooks canal w/bay view. 2 Jet Ski Lifts. Living area & kitchen overlook the water & lead to dining area. Plenty of counter & storage space, corian counters & eat-in bar off kitchen. Large master BR w/private deck. MLS 505908
5BR/5.5BA open concept bayfront home. Imported tile flooring on 1st level, gourmet kitchen w/ granite, chef 's Dacor gas range, stainless appliances, island & breakfast bar. 1st floor master w/ spa-like bath opens to bay front covered patio. Elevator to upstairs w/ large game room/family room that opens to balcony overlooking water and 4 bedrooms each with own bath. MLS 512036
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11901 WIGHT ST OCEAN CITY - $399,900
OCEAN FRONT
5901 ATLANTIC AVE • ADAGIO 302
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7934 sqft. lot. Will accommodate large home. Design, build and enjoy your showcase waterfront home for years to come! MLS 510486
Spacious 3BR/2BA ocean view 4th floor condo comes fully furnished. Large kitchen has ample counter space. Beautiful tile flooring. Large utility room with a full size washer and dryer. Lving room w/ balcony access has great ocean views. MLS 506644
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Direct Ocean front, shows like a model. 3BR/3BA, Decorator furnished with 2 Master suites. Upgrades throughoutcustom mural,granite counter-tops, surround sound, gas fireplace, wainscoting, and GE profile appliances. Indoor pool, fitness center. Walk to restaurants and shops. GRI $52,000 2016. MLS 510933
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107 CAROLINE ST $429,900
12529 WHISPERING WOODS DR $439,900
12106 WIGHT ST OCEAN CITY - $799,900
3BR/2.5 BA in Whispering Woods in W. OC w/2 car garage. Shows pride of ownership. Great room w/HW floors overlooks pond w/FP. Kitchen open to great room. Dining room & living room w/FP off kitchen perfect. Master BR w/FP, sitting area & master bath w/whirlpool tub. New carpet on 2nd floor throughout. MLS 510692
Direct ocean front 4BR/2.5BA townhome. Decks on 3 levels w/views. Oversize kitchen w/large cabinets & plenty of storage space. Large living area is off kitchen. Dining room flows off kitchen. Completed furnished w/beach theme. Large deck off living area w/private access to the sand & ocean from deck. MLS 509286
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By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Oct. 27, 2017) Confirmed cases of rabies appear to be down this year, although a recent scare in Berlin apparently caused a shop owner to shoot an animal suspected of being rabid. Travis Brown, public information officer for the Worcester County Health Department, said nine cases of rabies were confirmed this year: seven raccoons, one possum and one cat. The most recent, a raccoon, occurred on Sept. 29 in Newark. Additional animals that tested positive were found in Berlin, Girdletree, Stockton and Snow Hill. A confirmed case means the animal tested positive for the rabies virus in a laboratory. According to health department statistics, 14 cases were confirmed last year and a dozen were confirmed in 2015. By comparison, 46 cases were confirmed in 2013 and 52 cases were confirmed in 2009. During each year in which statistics were available, the vast number of cases were found in raccoons. “At nine cases so far in 2017, we’re actually having a relatively calm year compared to past trends, at least so far into October,” Brown said. Brown said a shop owner on Evans road in Berlin, believing the animal to be rabid, shot a fox on his property last Friday. “That animal did not meet our requirements for testing, because it did not come into any direct contact with people or pets,” Brown said. “That was not a confirmed case.” The health department released a statement of general advice on rabies: “If you see a wild animal, such as a raccoon, skunk, fox, groundhog, opossum, or a feral cat behaving in a threatening or obviously sick manner, or should your pet be involved in an altercation with one of those animals – report the incident immediately to your local police department or Sheriff’s Office. “Prevent further contact by keeping pets and people away. If a pet or person has already had contact, it is important that the rabies suspect animal be obtained (safely) for rabies testing. If a pet has had contact, do not touch the pet barehanded. “Make sure the health department is contacted for further instructions if contact has occurred. Your pet’s veterinarian may also be contacted for further advice. Pet owners should keep their pets currently vaccinated against rabies. Residents should also make every effort to discourage wildlife from visiting their property. Pet food should not be left outside and trash cans should be secured.”
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Harpoon Hanna’s latest to face lawsuit for improper pay
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Oct. 27, 2017) A civil suit has been filed in Delaware against Harpoon Hanna’s, just over the line from Ocean City, that alleges an improper tip pool arrangement. It is the latest in a spate of wage-and-hour disputes that have developed in the resort area over the past year. Three other cases involving employee claims of improper payment were resolved earlier this year. Currently, Hooper’s Crab House, Micky Fin’s and Sunset Grille in West Ocean City are involved in legal disputes with current and former employees regarding potential violations of the Maryland Wage and Hour Law or the federal Fair Labor and Standards Act. Within the past couple of years Fat Daddy’s, Dead Freddies and Abbey Burger Bistro have settled similar cases. The lawsuit against Harpoon Hanna’s concerns a single plaintiff, Aaron Miller, who has accused the Fenwick Island restaurant of operating an improper tip pool. Miller said in court documents he and other servers were required to participate in a tip-sharing system that included other employees who would not normally be considered eligible for tips. He is seeking the difference between his hourly wage paid by the restaurant and Delaware’s minimum wage of $8.25 per hour for the time he worked, for a total of approximately $3,100 plus court costs. The Tokyo Seafood Buffet on 131st Street settled a case with a single plaintiff in May for about $11,000 after being accused of failure to pay overtime, requiring employees to subsidize business costs by forcing them to pay for walkouts, failure to inform employees of standard payment policies and constructive dismissal by creating a hostile work environment. Lawyer’s fees for this case were also directed to be paid by the defendant for about $7,500. Also in May, the Sea Scape Motel on 16th Street settled a case for nearly $17,000 between three employees who cited a lack of paid overtime in their
lawsuit. The lawyer’s fees were granted at $8,000 of the total. One plaintiff received $6,000 in unpaid overtime compensation, the second got $1,660 and the final plaintiff received $660 plus $500 for housing costs. In late August, the Sahara Café at the corner of 19th Street and Baltimore Avenue, settled a case between two former cooks and the restaurant for more than $42,000 including about $14,000 in lawyer’s fees. The plaintiffs were cooks at the restaurant, and alleged they were not paid overtime during their tenure in 2014 and 2015. The first plaintiff was awarded almost $11,600, and the second almost $16,500 which represents three times the unpaid overtime, which is the standard for damages in these cases.
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MAKING STRIDES About 1,200 people registered for Ocean City’s seventh annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K run and walk on the Boardwalk last Saturday. The goal is to raise $310,000 and Jamie Barrett, community development manager, Northeast Region of the American Cancer Society, Inc. said they are projected to bring in $318,000 by the end of the year.
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Snow Hill man shot Friday, suspect remains at large Deron Ames, 25, found on curb at intersection of Ross and West Federal streets
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Oct. 27, 2017) Snow Hill police and Worcester County Sheriff’s office deputies found Deron Ames, 25, lying near the curb in the area of West Federal and Ross streets around 7 p.m. Friday night after an unidentified person shot him. Lt. Ed Schreier, public information officer for the Sheriff’s office, said Ames was listed in critical condition at Peninsula Regional Medical Center last Friday night. The hospital, as a matter of policy, does not provide condition status updates on people believed to be crime victims. Schreier said on Monday the office had identified a person of interest in the case, but had not yet taken that person into custody. Residents outside heard at least six gunshots during the time of the incident. Schreier said only one weapon, a handgun, was fired. No cause for the incident has been confirmed.
Schreier said Ames had been shot in the foot during a separate, previous incident that remains under investigation. He said more details would become available “when appropriate.” Mayor Charlie Dorman said the topic is sure to come up during the next town work session scheduled for Oct. 30, but no specific ideas are under consideration. The town has been dealing with noise complaints in the same area as the shooting. During a meeting in late August, Snow Hill police were directed to increase patrols in the area, which is adjacent to where the police park service-vehicles and is the former site of the police station itself. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Worcester Bureau of Investigation at 410-632-1111 or call the Lower Eastern Shore Crime Solvers at 410-5481776. Callers may remain anonymous. The incident is being investigated by the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation, composed of officers representing the Maryland State Police, Worcester County Sheriff’s office, the Pocomoke City Police Department and the Berlin Police Department.
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) The wild horse population at Assateague Island National Seashore was reduced again after a 6year-old mare named Charmed was euthanized last Friday after being discovered in poor health. Liz Davis, chief of interpretation and education at Assateague, said park visitors noticed Charmed attempting unsuccessfully to stand upright and reported the unnerving scene to park staff. “It could get up, but struggled,” she said. Park wildlife staff determined Charmed was not suffering with leg fractures, but did note dramatic weight loss because of internal injuries or sickness and concluded that the humane alternative was euthanasia. “Wildlife folks know when to make the call,” she said. Davis said Assateague’s horses generally live 20 or more years, a figure that has increased since the introduction of birth control. “Typically, mares lived 20 years
prior to birth control,” she said. “They live 10 years longer on average now.” There have been a handful of horse deaths at Assateague this year, which Davis said is about average. In August, Jester, an 18-year-old horse, was struck and killed by a motorist. Now, the loss of Charmed drops the island’s horse count to 88. Although vehicular traffic was responsible for Jester’s death, Davis said most visitors are responsible. “There are more visitor eyes than staff eyes out there,” she said. “Every visitor has a cell phone these days. Getting in touch with park staff is easier than ever.” In many instances, parks staff receives reports of a horse with external wounds that Davis said usually heal. “An open gash looks terrible but the horses are very resilient,” she said. In the case of internal injuries or maladies, Davis said there are often no positive alternatives. “It’s not an easy decision,” she said. “Our wildlife folks have 20-30 years working here and they know the horse population intimately.”
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BOARD OF EDUCATION BRIEFS By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) The Worcester County Board of Education discussed the following at its Oct. 17 meeting:
Pocomoke grants More than $10,000 in three grants were received by Pocomoke Middle School from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.
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Dispose of unused prescription drugs Saturday in Berlin
(Oct. 27, 2017) The Maryland State Police, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration are asking citizens to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at state police barracks. State police barracks throughout Maryland will be participating in the National Drug Take Back Day. Each barrack will act as a collection station giving citizens an opportunity to dispose of all unwanted and unused prescription drugs. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Second only to marijuana, non-medical prescription drugs are the most commonly used drug in the country. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, majority of teenagers abusing prescription drugs are finding an unlimited supply in their family’s medicine cabinet. Locally during past initiatives, troopers have collected over 390 pounds of prescription drugs. The Maryland State Police have collected over 16,100 pounds and all agencies across Maryland have combined to remove over 91,000 pounds of prescription medications from circulation. As part of Maryland’s combined effort to reduce opioid abuse, Maryland State Police barracks across the state have become around-the-clock drop-off locations for unused prescription medications. All 23 Maryland State Police barracks are now equipped with secure drug collection boxes and available around-the-clock for unused medication drop off. No questions will be asked when deposits are made. Citizens can locate the closest Maryland State Police barrack by visiting http://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/FieldOpera tionsBureau/allbarracks.aspx. The Maryland State Police is a partner in the Opioid Operational Command Center, which facilitates collaboration between state and local public health, human services, education and public safety entities to combat the heroin and opioid crisis.
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HIDDEN DANGERS Jennifer LaMade, director of planning, quality and core services at the county health department, finds hidden contraband in a mock up of a teenager’s room. The event, held at Worcester Tech in Newark two weeks ago, was intended to inform parents and caregivers of the possible dangers teenagers might be hiding from their guardians.
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Finance admin. to retire, replacement sought By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) Finance Administrator Martha Bennett is planning to retire next year, and Ocean City officials have begun looking for her replacement. Earlier this month, resort officials started advertising online for the position of finance director at salary range of $93,622 or “pay commensurate with education and experience.� The deadline for applications was Monday, and 30 people applied for the job, according to Human Resources Director Wayne Evans. “I’ve already begun evaluations, but I
will meet with the city manager [Doug Miller] to go over them next week,� Evans said. “We’ll start interviews in the next weeks. Hopefully, we’ll have someone hired prior Martha’s departure.� Bennett, who is responsible for the Town of Ocean City’s financial and accounting activities, will retire on Jan. 31. “I always planned I would retire when I reached this age, � she said. “It’s time to concentrate on my health and family.� In 34 years, Bennett has worked closely with the City Council and the city manager to establish fiscal policies, manage the debt, and invest city money.
She also prepares the comprehensive annual financial report and serves as a representative to internal and external boards, agencies and committees. Ocean City officials expect her replacement to continue with these duties and to oversee day-to-day departmental activity and to advise on banking and pension funds. Requirements for the job, according to the online advertisement, include a bachelor’s degree in accounting or an equivalent with four to 10 years in related experience, training or education. The city prefers a certified public fi-
nance officer or an applicant with a CPA license. Successful candidates would be expected to obtain a license after they were hired. Bennett’s plans for retirement include traveling to visit her relatives. Her daughter and grandson moved to South Carolina, and her three sisters live in Chattanooga, Denver, and Seattle. She also plans to travel out west and see the Grand Canyon and other National Parks. “The lesson I’ve learned from others that retired is not to wait to do something you really want to do,� she said. “You never know what can happen.�
LSLT seeks public comments on new location
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) The Lower Shore Land Trust, which relocated to 100 River Street in Snow Hill in July 2016, is asking the public for its opinions on designing an optimal visitor experience at its riverfront headquarters. Kate Patton, the trust’s executive director, said the nonprofit began raising money to buy the Snow Hill location in early 2016. “We’re still raising money for that campaign,� she said. “With the new headquarters, we’ve got room to grow.� More recently, Patton said funding was
received from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority to evaluate programming needs and to develop interior design plans. “You’re in the building now, what’s your next step?� she said. The trust is requesting interested parties to visit its website, lowershorelandtrust.org, to complete an online survey, consisting of 10 questions, to gather information for developing a concept plan for how to best use the 1,800 square-foot building. “We want to make sure our mission and goals are being utilized and showcased properly,� she said. Patton said the initial planning con-
cepts include using a portion of the interior for a visitors’ center and using outdoor areas for demonstration gardens. “We want to be a community resource for the area and develop a real conservation center,� she said. “We want to get community and [trust] board views. We need stakeholder buy in from all parties.� To aid in concept development, the trust is working with Melanie Pierson of Conservation by Design. “We’re working with an expert consultant on heritage and environmental exhibits and interpretation,� she said. “She is taking the information we provide and developing a plan for how to best use
the building to achieve these goals.� Pierson will begin reviewing survey results in early November and create a draft plan employing drawings, implementation timetables and budget estimates. Patton said the survey would be available for completion until Nov. 10. Once the development plans are set, Patton said the trust would begin to locate resources to complete the proposals. “We will seek to add grant funding to develop those exhibits,� she said. To take the survey, visit lowershorelandtrust.org. A link can be found on the home page or under the news tab. For more information, call 443-234-587.
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CLYDE SMITH POWELL JR. Berlin Clyde Smith Powell Jr., age 70, died on Oct. 17, 2017 at his home in Berlin, Maryland. Born in Suffolk, Virginia, he was the son of the late Clyde Smith Powell Sr. and Dorothy Lawson. Mr. Powell served in the U.S. Navy from 1969-1973. He ran his own manufacturer’s rep company for the last 30 years. In his spare time he enjoyed traveling, boating and fishing. He is survived by his loving companion, Lucille Brown; his sons, Travis Powell (Jamie) and Douglas Powell (Monica); and grandchildren, Abigail, Laila, Andrew, Alexxis and Hayden. He is also survived by step-son, Kenneth Brown (Carie); step-daughters, Denise Gardner (Richard), Dayna Schiff (David); and step-grandchildren, Reese, Myles, Hunter, Rachael and Christopher. A private family service will be held at later date by family. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at burbage@burbagefuneralhome.com.
JAMES RODGER PEDDICORD Berlin James Rodger Peddicord, age 70, died on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 at his home. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late William Rodger and Elizabeth Constantine Peddicord. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Rita Darlene Peddicord. Also surviving are his two sisters, Deborah Crawford of Baltimore and Christine Lewis of Millsboro. Mr. Peddicord had served in the United States Army and later became a contract engineer for the aerospace industry. Upon retiring, he moved to Ocean City and opened a karaoke club
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J. DENNIS “MAC” MCDONALD Berlin The beloved J. Dennis “Mac” McDonald, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of Joseph C. McDonald and Rosina M. Cassell. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol I. McDonald; son, Eric D. McDonald; daughter, Lisa A. Howard (Donald
J.); and grandson, Owen Joseph Howard. He loyally served 32 years with and was a retired fire officer from the Baltimore City Fire Department. He was a member of the Emerald J. McDonald Society, Baltimore City Fire Department; Ancient Order of Hibernians; Ocean City Elks; and Lower Sussex Sportsman Association in Delaware. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at 3 p.m. at Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow at Garden of the Pines. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Worcester County Humane Society at 12330 Eagles Nest Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at burbage@burbagefuneralhome.com.
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JOHN C. BLOECHER, JR. Ocean City John C. Bloecher, Jr., 69, of Ocean City, died suddenly on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. He was born in Baltimore, to Louetta R. and John C. Bloecher, Sr., both deceased. He is survived by his sister, Louetta M. Bloecher of Greensboro, North Carolina; former wife and good friend, Mona Bloecher J. Bloecher, Jr. of Salisbury, Maryland; and special friend, Barb Myers of Berlin, Maryland. A long-time resident of Ocean City, Maryland, John was involved in several work pursuits, including a favorite charter fishing enterprise on his Sea Breeze. He maintained an avid interest in volunteering as a tax preparer/coordinator for
called the Spinners on 33rd Street. He was also a Ravens fan. No formal services are planned at this time. A donation in his memory may be made James Peddicord to: St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome. com.
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WORLD WAR II
Battle of Shanghai pits China against Japan
By Sam Ghaleb Contributing Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) This week, 80 years ago, the Imperial Japanese Army was battling the Chinese Nationalist Army for control of the Chinese city of Shanghai. The Battle for Shanghai was the first of the 22 major engagements fought between the National Revolutionary Army of the Republic of China and the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy during the Second Sino-Japanese War of 1937-45. It was one of the largest and bloodiest battles of the entire war. The Battle of Shanghai was also the first instance in which the provincial armies cooperated fully with Chiang Kai-shek’s Central Army. Only a couple of years before, Chiang Kai-shek, and several other regional war lords had been mortal enemies in various civil wars, fighting for the supremacy over China. But during the Battle for Shanghai, they were all united and driven by nationalism and fought side-by-side against the common enemy. The Chinese fought so stubbornly, that Shanghai would not fall in three days, and China would not fall in three months, as the Japanese had proclaimed in their slogans. This was a huge morale-booster, especially in the dark days during which the Chi-
nese army suffered a string of defeats in the opening stage of the war. The heavy casualties inflicted by the Chinese, and difficulties in conquering the city, may have caused the Japanese troops to carry out the “Nanking Massacre” as retribution against Chinese resistance. The Battle for Shanghai was a military defeat for the Chinese Army, but a high point for Chinese nationalism. The beginning of full-scale war meant that China would no longer stand idly and allow Japan to conquer its territories piece-by-piece as it had done in the past. It also demonstrated China’s resolve not to surrender even in the face of overwhelming firepower. However, Chiang Kai-shek’s order to have his troops make one death stand after another greatly sapped their strength, and directly caused his army’s inability to defend Nanking. The Battle for Shanghai, which lasted from early August to Nov. 8, 1937, was a very large military engagement by every standard. It involved 600,000 Chinese, organized in 75 divisions and nine brigades, supported by 200 airplanes. The Japanese forces reached an unprecedented level of 300,000 men, in eight divisions and six brigades, supported by 500 airplanes, 300
China's officer corps took a particularly strong hit in the battle.
tanks and 130 naval warships. Casualties on both sides were horrific, with the Chinese suffering 200,000 in the army alone, not counting civilian dead and wounded. The Japanese casualties exceeded 70,000, a figure that matched Japanese losses in Okinawa in 1945. The United States did not stand idle during the battle. In the early stages of the battle, both the Chinese and Japanese resorted to indiscriminate aerial bombing with considerable carelessness. This caused the
death of thousands of civilians and threatened the international settlements area around Shanghai. The U.S. rushed reinforcements to support the 4th Marines stationed in Shanghai. The 2nd Brigade arrived in Shanghai in September 1937. The brigade was withdrawn early in 1938 when a shift of the scene of SinoJapanese hostilities left Shanghai relatively safe. The 4th Marines once again remained behind. The campaign against Shanghai See WORLD WAR II Page 33
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Fall from tree stand A 63-year-old man was airlifted to Peninsula Regional Medical Center after he fell 20 feet from a homemade tree stand on Oct. 18. Joseph Patrick Hughes of Essex, Maryland, was checking his stand in the Chesapeake Forest Lands around 7 p.m. when one of the wooden steps pulled away from the tree and he fell, according to Natural Resources Police. Members of the hunting club heard Hughes’s calls for help, and drove him to the Stockton Fire Department. After he was assisted by Snow Hill rescue crews, a Maryland State Police helicopter flew him to the hospital for possible back and neck injuries.
DUI Ocean City Police arrested a 44year-old man for drunk driving after he allegedly evaded police early last Friday morning. An officer on patrol noticed a Ford F-250, operated by Joshua G. Moran, of Millville, Delaware, headed north on Coastal Highway near 100th Street with no headlights on. Police said the truck increased its
distance from the patrol car, which was driving around 60 mph. The truck also changed lanes quickly and swerved repeatedly, according to the report. The truck turned on 139th Street, and drove completely over a sidewalk and parking dividers of a nearby hotel until it was in the parking lot. When police did catch up to Moran, they reportedly could smell alcohol on him. Police also said Moran spoke with slurred speech and refused to take field sobriety tests. Moran is charged with driving under the influence, driving while impaired, negligent driving, driving on a sidewalk and other traffic offenses.
Heroin A Millsboro, Delaware man was arrested after police reportedly found 100 bags of suspected heroin in his car while he was driving on Coastal Highway last Saturday. Around 2:05 a.m., police stopped a 2003 Nissan Altima for driving the wrong way on 33rd Street, a one-way street. When police spoke to the driver, Delane Jacobs, 30, they reportedly saw a bag of marijuana on the passenger seat.
A search of the car also uncovered a large bag containing at least 100 Baggies on the driver’s side. Each bag contained an off-white substance. Some bags were stamped “Nightmare” and others were stamped “RALO,” police said. Jacobs is a known drug dealer in Maryland and Delaware, according to police. He is charged with heroin possession with intent to distribute and heroin possession.
Domestic violence Jerry L. Cochran, 55, of Ocean City, was charged with second-degree assault after he allegedly hit his wife in the face last Sunday. Police were called to Cochran’s residence around 12:06 a.m. and found his wife sitting on the front steps. Her right eye was swollen shut, according to reports. She told police that Cochran had accused her of cheating, and when he found a phone number on a piece of paper in her purse, he punched her. After the assault, Cochran allegedly took her cell phone, keys, and her wallet and left the residence. The victim was later diagnosed at a hospital with a facial fracture, ac-
cording to police. Cochran is also charged with theft of $200, which was in his wife’s wallet.
Hotel fight Two women were arrested after they struck each other in front of police early last Sunday morning. Police were called to a hotel on Baltimore Avenue near 26th Street by Kenya L. Ballard, 36, of Hebron, Maryland. She told them that her cousin, Syretta Copeland, 27, of Salisbury had kicked her out of the hotel room. When police tried to help Ballard retrieve her belongings from the room, she allegedly pushed her way into the room and pushed Copeland in the chest. The two began screaming at each other and started to wrestle until an officer separated them, according to reports. Ballard allegedly smacked an officer so she could continue the fight. The women were charged with second-degree assault, assault of an officer, disorderly conduct and failure to obey a lawful order. Ballard was also charged with breaking and entering.
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 30 began on Aug. 15, 1937, when the Japanese formed the Shanghai Expeditionary Force, composed of the 3rd and 11th Divisions, under the command of Gen. Matsui Iwane. On Aug. 19, Japanese Prime Minister Prince Fumimaro Konoe announced that the Sino-Japanese conflict could only be resolved through war, regardless of any attempts at negotiation by thirdparty nations. Prince Konoe said the initial plan of localized “containment” around the Shanghai region had now escalated to total war, with the goal of forcing the Chinese government to cooperate with Japan economically and politically. On Aug. 23, the Japanese began the bombing campaign over Nanking, and various cities in Central China. On Aug. 22, the Japanese 3rd, 8th, and 11th Divisions made an amphibious assault under cover of naval bombardments and proceeded to land some 30 miles away from downtown Shanghai. Japanese landings in northeast Shanghai suburban areas meant that many Chinese troops, who were deployed in Shanghai’s urban center, had to be redeployed to coastal regions to counter the landings. Thus, the frontline was lengthened, which meant that the defense of metropolitan Shanghai was weakened. With other Japanese Army forces moving on the center of Shanghai, the Chinese counterattacked in the center of the city. The attack came to a halt, and the fight in downtown Shanghai essentially became a static battle with both sides suffering heavy losses and making minimal changes in the frontline. The Chinese divisions were able to hold onto downtown positions for three months, until situations in other areas made it strategically impossible to continue defending these positions. Even though the Battle for Shanghai was only the first of the major battles fought between China and Japan, Chiang Kai-shek’s decision to put his best troops into the battle had significant repercussions. Because of the heavy losses suffered by the Chinese army, Chiang
Ocean City Today lost some political leverage to local war lords. In sum, Chiang Kai-shek was effectively only the head of a loose coalition, rather than the commander-in-chief of a united fighting force. The sapping of China’s best fighting men also made the planning and execution of subsequent military operations difficult. In essence, Chiang Kai-shek’s concerted prewar effort to build a truly effective, modernized, national army was greatly devastated by the sacrifices made in the Battle of Shanghai. In terms of its long-term effects on the war of attrition, the Battle of Shanghai bought enough time for the Chinese government to move some of its vital industries to Wuhan and Xian, and from there to Chunking, China’s wartime capital. The difficulty in dismantling and relocating thousands of tons of machinery and factory equipment, especially in the heat of Japanese bombing campaigns, meant that the Chinese government fell short of its goal of moving the entire industrial base in the Shanghai region. Many factories were destroyed during the fighting and lost their usefulness. Of the nearly 1,200 factories and workshops of all sizes, only slightly more than 10 percent made it out of Shanghai. However, these factories formed the core of China’s wartime industry, especially in the bleak days of the blockade of the entire Chinese coast, the closure of the Burma Road, and the low tonnage of supplies flown over the Himalayas later in the war by U.S. air transports. Chiang Kai-shek’s strategy of bringing the fight to Shanghai to force Japan to adopt an east-to-west direction of attack also prevented Japan from cutting right into Central China. As a result, the Battle for Central China was delayed for almost a year, and the time bought gave the Chinese government a breathing spell, during which it recuperated and relocated more resources to Chunking. Overall, even though Chinese losses were irreplaceable, the strategy of trading “space for time” proved its worth. Next Week: History’s Largest Battleship - Yamato
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Main Street Nails takes over Berlin Shoe Box location
By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Oct. 27, 2017) After spending the better part of a year rehabilitating a building that was in poor condition, Sonny Nguyen opened Main Street Nails last week at 112 North Main Street in downtown Berlin. The building, which he bought earlier this year, was formerly home to the Berlin Shoe Box. Nguyen, 42, was born in Vietnam and grew up in California after his family moved there in 1982 when he was 7. “My father came out here first in 1996 [to the East Coast] and opened a nail salon and asked me to help him out,” he said. Nguyen has operated OC Nails on 64th Street for 16 years. He also contemplated the possibilities of opening an operation in Berlin, but was unable to find just the right location. “I went to a lot of the parades and I helped [Del.] Mary Beth Carozza,” he said. “I always liked how the town was like a family. That’s why I moved from California and wanted to come here. The people here are very nice.” Nguyen said when he learned in February that the Shoe Box building was for sale, “I couldn’t sleep for weeks, I was so excited. “ I had to have it.” He started working on the building immediately after the purchase and did much of renovation himself — he learned how by watching YouTube doit-yourself videos — while hiring contractors to tackle some of the bigger jobs. The total overhaul resulted in an expanded interior with an exposed brick interior and posh, modern furnishings that would not look out of place in a big city. Main Street Nails officially opened last week and a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday. For now, the six-seat salon offers manicures and pedicures. Nguyen said would soon offer waxing as well. The response has been positive. “Especially from the other business owners here,” Nguyen said. “They came in and word of mouth have been the best thing. The other owners here have been nice to me. People here are so nice, it’s amazing. I’m very happy!” Nguyen said he’s brought many of his Ocean City customers into Berlin and he hopes to repay the kindness others have shown to him. “I tell them to go and shop with all my neighbors in Berlin,” he said. “Some of my customers never knew what Berlin was all about. I’m definitely trying to help.”
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Main Street Nails in Berlin celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday night.
AGH receives $37.5 million in funding from Berlin, state (Oct. 27, 2017) Atlantic General Hospital and Health System has secured bond funding totaling more than $37.5 million from the Town of Berlin and from the Maryland Health and Higher Education Facilities Authority (MHHEFA). Of the $10 million bond issued by the Mayor and Council of Berlin, $8.5 million will be used to help pay for projects outlined in the Atlantic General’s master facilities plan, including construction of the John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center, modernization of the hospital’s inpatient care area, expansion of the emergency department and outpatient services and modernization of their surgical facilities. MHHEFA issued two bonds totaling $27,514,000 to the healthcare organization, with $12,225,000 to be devoted to Atlantic General’s master facilities plan, including the Atlantic General Women’s Health Center in West Ocean City. The remainder of the bond funds will be used to refinance past debt. “These bonds, along with the community’s support through the Campaign for the Future, are essential to our efforts to provide the high quality care our pa-
tients and their families need, right here, at home,” Michael Franklin, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital, said. “On behalf of our Board of Trustees, I want to give a special thanks to Mayor Gee Williams and the Berlin City Council. We are fortunate to have such a strong local partnership.” Wilmington Trust, a subsidiary of M&T Bank Corporation, will serve as trustee for all three bonds, totaling $37.5 million. M&T also extended a loan totaling $1,713,000 to Atlantic General Hospital. Atlantic General Hospital’s master facilities plan includes $35 million in capital projects: John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center In addition to existing medical oncology and chemotherapy infusion services and integrative therapies, the new 18,000-square-foot center will include radiation oncology; PET, CT, MRI and other advanced diagnostic radiology services on one campus; laboratory and pathology services; community education and support facilities; and telemedicine technology that will allow patients See AGH Page 36
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) A recent news release from the National Association of Realtors said despite being in the prime years to buy their first home, an overwhelming majority of millennials with student debt currently do not own a home and believe this debt is to blame for what they typically expect to be a seven-year delay from buying. This information comes from a new joint study on millennial student loan debt released in September by NAR and nonprofit American Student Assistance. The survey additionally revealed student debt is holding back millennials from financial decisions and personal milestones, such as adequately saving for retirement, changing careers, continuing their education, marrying and having children. NAR and ASA’s new study found only 20 percent of millennial respondents currently own a home, and they are typically carrying a student debt load ($41,200) that surpasses their annual income ($38,800). Most respondents borrowed money to finance their education at a four-year college (79 percent), and slightly over half (51 percent) are repaying a balance of over $40,000. Among the 80 percent of millennials in the survey who said they do not own a home, 83 percent believe their student loan debt has affected their ability to buy. The median amount of time these millennials expect to be delayed from buying a home is seven years, and overall, 84 percent expect to postpone buying by at least three years. “The tens of thousands of dollars many millennials needed to borrow to earn a college degree have come at a financial and emotional cost that’s influencing millennials’ housing choices and other major life decisions,” Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said. According to Yun, the housing market’s lifecycle is being disrupted by the $1.4 trillion of student debt U.S. households are currently carrying. In addition to softer demand at the entry-level portion of the market, a quarter of current millennial homeowners said their student debt is preventing them from selling their home See RECENT Page 36
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AGH secures bond funding for cancer center Continued from Page 35 and their physicians to consult with other cancer care experts, preventing unnecessary travel for consultation and follow up care for patients who may require more intensive cancer care services. A groundbreaking occurred on June 7, with completion scheduled in spring 2018. Atlantic General Women’s Health Center with 3D Mammography Inspired by the needs of today’s busy women, the center will offer patients a seamless experience, with routine exams that can be scheduled together for added convenience. Full breast screening services, including 3D mammography and ultrasound; bone densitometry; gynecology consultations; and colposcopy, endometrial biopsy and other minor gynecological surgeries will be provided under one roof. The center opened in March 2017. Modernization of Inpatient Care Area A newly renovated inpatient care area located on the second floor of Atlantic General Hospital will provide greater efficiency for nursing care and provide improved line of sight to beds from a new and more central nursing
and physician work station. The new design will reduce noise in the corridors, improving sleep and comfort for patients. A private room for patient medication instruction and additional, more pleasing family space will be created to allow for family involvement in the treatment and recovery process. Family involvement improves patient response to treatment and improves ongoing recovery after discharge from the hospital. Expansion of Emergency Department & Outpatient Services As one of the fastest-growing areas in Maryland and Delaware, the region served by Atlantic General Hospital has an increasing need for access to emergency services when unplanned medical emergencies arise. To maintain the ER’s efficient care delivery, the number of treatment areas will be increased. A dedicated space for patient consultation, counseling and arrangement of follow-up appointments with community providers will also be created as well as a consolidated triage and protocol center. The design will allow for improved patient privacy and comfort and increased security capabilities.
Modernization of Surgical Facilities Redesign of the existing surgical services unit and adjacent areas will incorporate the latest technology to enhance best practices in pre-operative care, surgical care and post-operative care, providing larger operating rooms to accommodate advanced laparoscopic and orthopedic surgical procedures. The design will include a private consultation room for patients in the preadmission and post-operative area to improve patient privacy in the ambulatory surgery area. To learn more, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org/campaign. Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico, and Somerset counties in Maryland and Sussex County, Delaware, since May 1993. Built through the commitment and generosity of a dedicated community, Atlantic General’s main facility in Berlin, combines the warmth of personalized attention with the reassurance of medical expertise and advanced technology. The not-for-profit hospital provides quality specialty care in oncology, medical and surgical weight loss, orthopedics, and women’s diagnostics among other services. Atlantic General Health System, its
network of more than 40 primary care providers and specialists, cares for residents and visitors throughout the region. For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.
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Recent college grads have debt Continued from Page 35 to buy a new one, either because it’s too expensive to move and upgrade, or because their loans have impacted their credit for a future mortgage. “Student debt is a reality for the majority of students attending colleges and universities across our country. We cannot allow educational debt to hold back whole generations from the financial milestones that underpin the American Dream, like home ownership,” Jean Eddy, president and CEO at ASA, said. Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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Blue Water holds RV rally to aid Moment of Peace group (Oct. 27, 2017) Blue Water Development recently hosted the 2017 North East Grand Design RV Owners Rally at its luxury campground, The Resort at Massey’s Landing, in Long Neck, Delaware. Proceeds from the event went to Moment of Peace Adventures (MOPA), a nonprofit which organizes outdoor adventures for children 18 years and under with severe physical disabilities or life-threatening illnesses. In what became the largest private rally ever held by Grand Design owners, 122 RVs from 13 states drove a collective 27,000 miles to gather for a weekend which included educational sessions, guest speakers and family activities. Organizers selected MOPA as its charity beneficiary not only due to Blue Water’s previous work with the organization – Massey’s hosted MOPA earlier this summer for a fishing excursion and trip to Ocean City – but also because its cause is close to Grand Design Wagonmasters Bob Perciaccante’s heart. “My son has Down Syndrome, so MOPA’s mission resonated strongly with me and we wanted to do something extra special for the kids,” he said. “MOPA is a wonderful organization and we are grateful that Massey’s introduced us to them.” During the check presentation to MOPA, Blue Water Co-Owner, Todd S Burbage, unexpectedly announced
that he would match Grand Design’s donation. “MOPA is very close to our hearts at Blue Water,” Burbage said. “They’ve been coming to Massey’s Landing for a few years and we want to be sure their kids get the trips they deserve.” Proceeds raised through ticket sales and donations from Grand Design, Delmarva RV, rally participants and Blue Water eclipsed $10,000, enough to fund a young cancer patient’s fishing trip and kick-start funding for a future hunting trip as well. Founded by Jack and Todd Burbage in 2002, Blue Water Development is a real estate developer specializing in commercial and hospitality properties operating mainly in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Blue Water’s diverse portfolio includes three luxury RV resort properties: The Resort at Massey’s Landing in Long Neck, Delaware, KOA – Chincoteague Island in Chincoteague, Virginia, and Sunset Beach RV Resort in Cape Charles, Virginia; four hotels: Bethany Beach Ocean Suites, The Commander Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland, Aloft Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland, and Fairfield Inn & Suites on Chincoteague Island; and three recreational venues: Blue Water Golf, Maui Jacks Waterpark in Chincoteague, Virginia, and Sea Rocket in Ocean City, Maryland.
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The Worcester Prep boys’ soccer team captured the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship with a 1-0 win over Holly Grove last Friday at the Westover Sports Complex. (Right) Worcester Prep freshman Vincent Petrera was named ESIAC Player of the Year.
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WP boys’ XC team captures second conference title
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 27, 2017) The Worcester Prep boys’ cross country team won the first-ever Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship meet in 2016, and the Mallards took top honors again this year. “Winning the ESIAC for the first two years is great. I hope that other schools in our conference continue to grow or start their programs, so that we have representation from all the schools,” Prep Coach Keith Geiger said. “In the future, I will look back proudly that Worcester Prep was leading the way early on in cross country.” Freshman Connor Carpenter crossed the finish line first in the boys’ race (19:16) and earned the ESIAC Runner of the Year title. “Connor and I game planned a little bit because I knew it would be between him and a Delmarva [Christian] runner,” Geiger said. “We divided that he needed to start to pull away after mile two instead of waiting for the final sprint. It was great. I think he can be very good in the coming years.” Freshman Ethan Griffith (third, 19:56), junior Cameron Hill (sixth, 21:49), freshman Ben Brandt (seventh, 22:08) and senior Connor Cebula (ninth, 22:13) also contributed to the victory. Worcester scored 26 points. Delmarva Christian came in second with 34 points, followed by Salisbury School (68). Worcester’s girls’ teams finished in
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Worcester Prep freshman Connor Carpenter won the boys’ Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference cross country championship race and earned the Runner of the Year title.
second place with 36 points, behind Delmarva Christian (26). Salisbury School took third (60). Prep senior Annemarie Cherry finished second overall (24:27). Sophomore Damiana Colley (fourth, 25:12), senior Marissa Grosso (sixth, 25:54) and sophomores Maddy Shanahan (11th, 27:50) and Abby Taylor (13th, 28:56) scored points for Worcester. “It was a great ending to the season. Several of the boys and girls had their personal records for the year. Not only the top runners, but all the way down our rosters,” Geiger said. “Many of the runners had such a tremendous improvement that even though the girls didn’t win, I still feel like we had a successful year.” This was only the third season for the cross country program. “The improvements are really where I look to see if it was a successful year,” Geiger said. “So many of our runners improved dramatically. We had fun, we worked hard and got betSee WP’S Page 40
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 27, 2017) The Worcester Prep boys’ soccer team captured its third consecutive Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship, edging out the Holly Grove Eagles, 1-0, last Friday at the Westover Sports Complex. “They played their hearts out,” Prep Coach Terry Underkoffler said. “It was a tremendous defensive effort. The mark of a good team has a shutout mentality. Going into the game we wanted to shut them out.” About midway into the first half, senior captain Tucker Brown fired a shot, which the Holly Grove goalie had a difficult time handling. Freshman Vincent Petrera was in the prime spot and put the ball in the goal. Petrera injured his ankle following up his own penalty kick in the second half. With the team’s leading scorer not at 100 percent, Underkoffler said “it put pressure on us to hold the game.” With about six minutes remaining in the match, junior goalie Cooper Richins made a diving save to keep the ball out of the back of the net. “It was definitely a game-saving play. It was spectacular,” Underkoffler said. Richins finished the game with eight saves. The Mallards took home both the regular-season champion trophy and the ESIAC tournament award. Players who received All-Conference accolades were also announced last Friday. The Player of the Year award went to Petrera. He led the Mallards with 28 goals and had seven assists. Needless to say, he was a welcomed addition to the team this year.
“At the beginning of the season we knew we had to find 40 goals, because that’s what we lost [graduating players who contributed offensively],” Underkoffler said. “I never thought threequarters of them would come from one player.” Petrera, Brown, Richins, senior captain Brenner Maull and juniors Henry Elangwe-Taboh and Cole Berry were presented All-ESIAC honors. Brown was second in scoring this year with eight goals. He also had 12 assists. Junior captain Colin Miller earned honorable mention distinction. Underkoffler said the Mallards got progressively better throughout the season. They finished with a 12-2-1 record. Underkoffler also earned his 500th career victory. He ended the year with 502 total wins. “I was a really pleased when you consider where we came from and what we achieved,” he said. The team graduated 10 players and two others were not able to play this year because of injuries. “Twelve of the 18 were not back so we knew we would be reshaping and rebuilding with a small nucleus,” Underkoffler said. “They were determined to pull it together and they did…I’m proud of what they did and how hard they worked. They wanted to continue the Worcester Prep [winning] tradition.” The team will graduate four seniors – Brown, Maull, captain Sam Cantello and Porter Bunting. “We’ll have some big holes to fill, but we’re bringing a lot of guys back,” Underkoffler said. “We’ll have a strong base to work from and build with the pieces we have.”
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WP’s Connor Carpenter wins ESIAC Runner of the Yr. title Continued from Page 39 ter. What more can you ask for?” The boys’ team will graduate two runners – Cebula, who has been in the top five for Worcester most races this year, and Matt Wilson. “They both have been with the program since the beginning and I will be sad to see them go,” Geiger said. “They’ve been great leaders on the team, whether or not they’re in the top five. They keep the other runners in check and have helped me out a great deal over the years.” The girls’ team will lose Cherry “our best runner for three straight years,” Geiger said, as well as Grosso, Olivia Parker and Taylor Campbell. “They will all be difficult to replace, in the team score sense, but also just having them around to lead,” Geiger said. “Annemarie and Marissa, in particular, I think were very good leaders and helped keep all the underclassmen together. They cheered each
other on and kept everyone positive.” Despite graduating some talented runners, Geiger thinks the teams will be strong next season. “Our boys’ team is very young, with three freshmen in the top five. I hope that they all take it seriously enough to run a little over the offseason and improve upon this year,” Geiger said. “If that happens, we can be a contender that competes with some of the better public schools around. “We are losing our top runner for the girls, and that will be a difficult spot to fill, but [sophomore] Ashley Laws and Damiana Colley are poised to take it to the next level and become the leaders,” he added. “I’m hoping to get a few more girls around the school to try out for the team and count on the younger freshmen to take big steps in the offseason. I think we’ll always be a decent team as long as we continue to improve, work hard and have fun.”
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 27, 2017) The Worcester Prep girls’ soccer team battled hard with the Saints Peter & Paul Sabres in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship game last Friday at the Westover Sports Complex, but the Lady Mallards fell to their opponent, 2-1, in overtime. “They played tremendous. We had some injuries and other girls stepped up,” Prep Coach Carol Hartnett said. “Everyone gave everything they had. You couldn’t have asked for anything more.” The Sabres scored with 10 minutes remaining in the first half to go ahead 1-0. “The stress level was so high. The first half we were not having fun,” Hartnett said. “I told the girls at halftime, I wanted them to work hard, but have fun. They started to relax a little bit.”
About a minute into the second half, sophomore Messa Cammack netted a shot to tie the game. Saints Peter & Paul tallied the game-winner five minutes into the first 10-minute overtime period. “It was a physical battle. It always is with them,” Hartnett said. “Everyone gave 100 percent. We had some quality shots on goal and great passing. I was proud of the way the girls played and how they played together. They played with enthusiasm and heart.” Worcester finished the season with a 6-4 record. Several players received All-ESIAC honors. The most prestigious award went to junior Delaney Abercrombie, who was named Player of the Year. She scored eight goals this season and had two assists. Abercrombie, Cammack, junior goalie Gracie Gardner, sophomore Emily Copeland and senior captain Kaylee Dickson, who had eight goals
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SD volleyball team wraps season with 2 wins By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 27, 2017) The Stephen Decatur volleyball team wrapped up the regular season this week on the road with victories over the Kent Island Buccaneers and Snow Hill Eagles. The Lady Seahawks traveled to Stevensville to play the Buccaneers on Monday. Decatur won the first game 25-19 and the second 25-22. Kent Island came out on top 25-20 in the third. The Berlin
squad took the fourth game 25-15. “The girls played amazing. They were strong and focused,” Decatur Coach Sara Patrick said. “They controlled the tempo of the game and did a great job finishing the point. I am so very proud of all of their hard work.” Junior Adriana Sara Patrick Serpe had four aces, five kills and 13 assists. Senior captain
Piper Connors chipped in with two aces and 15 kills. Junior captain Victoria Koslosky added one ace and 13 digs. Junior Alexis Black tallied four aces, one kill and four digs. Junior Morgan Hayman contributed two kills and four blocks. On Wednesday, Decatur took a trip to Snow Hill to battle the Eagles. The Seahawks won 25-8, 25-11 and 25-17. Serpe logged three aces, five kills, seven assists and two digs. Black had five aces and two kills. Hayman recorded five kills and Connors added two aces, nine
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The Stephen Decatur, left, and Worcester Prep golf teams recently competed in a three-round Ryder Cup match. Decatur won 13.5-2.5.
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 27, 2017) The Stephen Decatur golf team won its Ryder Cup competition with Worcester Prep, 13.5-2.5. “Both Decatur and Worcester truly look forward to the Ryder Cup matches,” Decatur Coach Jim Krall said. “The format is a refreshing change to our regular stroke-play matches.” “It was a nice opportunity for the two local teams to compete at Eagle’s Landing and GlenRiddle courses,” added Prep Coach Don McMullen. “We enjoyed the competition very much… The players enjoyed the format. They like competing against the local players.” Round one was a best ball format and took place at Eagle’s Landing in Berlin on Sept. 20. Decatur won 4-0. Senior captain Matt Kinsey/junior Hayden Snelsire, junior Blaine Warren/sophomore Dan Mitchell, junior
Emily Malinowski/junior Joe Beck and sophomore Brady Leonard/senior Spencer Carbaugh scored points for Decatur. The next day, round two – alternate shot format – was played at GlenRiddle in Berlin. Decatur outscored Worcester 3-1. Kinsey/Snelsire, Warren/Mitchell and Malinowski/Beck earned victories. Prep senior captains Austin Taylor and partner Brendan Miller won their match. After two rounds, Decatur led 7-1. “Coach [Don] Furbay and I were very pleased with the team's performance. Captain Matt Kinsey arranged the pairings for both days and his strategy paid off,” Krall said. “Furthermore, varsity player [sophomore] Blake Marshall could not participate either day so his shoes were filled by JV player, Danny Mitchell, who contributed to the team's two victories.” The final round – straight match
play 8v8 – took place Oct. 19 at GlenRiddle. Decatur came out on top 6.51.5. Kinsey, Leonard, Snelsire, Carbaugh, Marshall and Beck won their matches. Prep freshman Kaden Mault was victorious. Malinowski and Worcester sophomore Colby Hook tied and each earned half a point. “Obviously, Coach Furbay and I were very proud of the strong performance of our players. We know they all loved the competition,” Krall said. “Worcester Prep players are very talented and have great sportsmanship qualities, which is a tribute to their coach and parents.” “We would like to thank Coach Krall for scheduling the Ryder Cup after not being able to play last year due to scheduling challenges for the schools,” McMullen said. “We look forward to having the Ryder Cup competition between our schools continue next year.”
Boys ‘peaking’ as reg. playoffs start
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 27 2017) The Stephen Decatur boys’ soccer team earned the No. 3 seed in Section II of the 3A East Region and will battle the second-seeded Chesapeake Cougars of Anne Arundel on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Pasadena. The Seahawks fought hard, but came up a bit short, falling 1-0 to the Cougars during the 3A East Region Section II finals last year. Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood thought his players gave all they had from the first whistle to the last, but they struggled to generate offense against Chesapeake, whose players were much larger in stature. Greenwood said he is expecting a physical game when the Seahawks meet the Cougars again. “We play better when it’s physical,” he said. “It’s definitely a winnable game.”
Decatur finished the regular season with a 6-3-3 record and received a firstround tournament bye. Despite having to travel to play, Greenwood said the Seahawks perform well on the road. “I think we’ve played much better on the road than we have at home this year,” Greenwood said. “This year’s team plays better on bigger fields than [Decatur] teams have in the past. It gives us a little bit more space to work off each other better.” Greenwood said Chesapeake has a large turf field, which he is looking forward to playing on. The Seahawks are peaking as the playoffs begin, he added. The new formation is working well and players are settling into their positions and learning their roles. Decatur wrapped up the regular season with a 2-2 tie after double-overtime with James M. Bennett, which he said
was a good game going into the regional tournament. “It was a good test. It was a physical game, it went into double overtime [and] we were down and we had to fight back,” he said. “It was a good tune-up going into playoffs.” To be successful, Greenwood said the Seahawks need to do the “little things.” “Those make a big difference,” he said. “If we do those little things – dot all the ‘I’s and cross all the ‘T’s – if we execute the things we practice, it should be a good postseason.” Greenwood hopes his team can get a win over Chesapeake, so Decatur can battle Bennett again. Bennett, the No. 1 seed, was scheduled to play the fourth-seeded Northeast Eagles of Anne Arundel on Tuesday as well. The winners of the DecaturChesapeake and Bennett-Northeast matches will go head-to-head on Friday, Nov. 3.
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WP field hockey squad ‘young’ this season
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 27, 2017) The Worcester Prep field hockey team fought hard, but came up short, 4-3, to the Saints Peter & Paul Sabres in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference semifinals, last Wednesday in Easton. “The girls played very well to finish out their season. We lost to them previously, 5-0 and 5-1, so to come back and make it 4-3 after being down 4-1 in that game was awesome,” Prep Coach Katie Oxenreider said. “They are a very skilled team and to score
on them was an accomplishment in its own.” The Sabres led 3-0 at halftime. “At halftime, no matter what I just wanted them to knock at least one goal in,” Oxenreider said. “I knew they could do it. They were so close and then they put three in. I was very proud of them for that finish.” Prep sophomore Hana Miller cut the lead to two in the second half, before Saints Peter & Paul tallied its fourth goal. Sophomore captain Abbi Nechay scored on a penalty stroke, and then junior captain Hailee Arrington net-
ted Worcester’s third goal. Sophomore goalie Aly Matha recorded 15 saves for the Mallards. Worcester finished the season with a 2-11-1 record. Arrington, a center forward, scored 10 goals and had four assists. Nechay, a center midfielder, logged four goals and three assists. They were both named to the AllConference Team. Defender Virginia Bateman, a junior, also earned AllESIAC honors. Miller, a midfielder, received honorable mention accolades. “Overall, we did struggle as a young team – some growing pains for
Decatur XC teams win final meet By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 27, 2017) The Stephen Decatur cross country teams both won the final meet of the regular season, held last Wednesday in Pocomoke. “The course was three miles and flat, so most people ran their PR (personal record), which is encouraging going into Baysides,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said. Decatur’s Lady Seahawks scored 19 points. Snow Hill finished in second place with 51 points and Pocomoke took third with 62 points.
Decatur junior Kailey Andrews led the field of female runners. She crossed the finish line first in 21:01.72. Andrews was followed by juniors Dori Krasner (third, 21:30.99) and Erica Hicks (fourth, 22:01.95), sophomore Mikayla Denault (fifth, 22:05.85) and freshman Mary Mergott (sixth, 22:10.46). “I thought the girls did pretty well,” Stigler said. “I was pleased with their performances.” The Decatur boys’ squad tallied 38 points in the victory. Snow Hill came in second with 42 points and
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Pocomoke placed third with 45. “We were missing some boys, but we still managed to get first place, so they did OK,” Stigler said. “I liked that the boys had to fight harder than usual for each spot to solidify the team score.” Senior Jack Reimer led Decatur. He completed the race in 17:18.26, good for second place overall. Sophomore Austin Cheynet (fifth, 18:19.44), freshman John James (seventh, 19:10.52), sophomore Richard Poist (11th, 20:08.22) and freshman Liam Foley (20:36) also contributed to the victory.
sure – but it was to be expected. They all stuck together and were positive with each other,” Oxenreider said. “We were also playing very strong teams in our league.” The team will lose only one senior to graduation – captain Mia Meacci. “We were a young team and will return 15 of 16 players next year. We should be a much more experienced and skilled team next year,” Oxenreider said. “I saw major improvement from the start of the season to the finish. The last few games being our best of the season.”
Seahawks have ‘a fresh attitude’ going into playoffs
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 27, 2017) The Stephen Decatur girls’ soccer team received the No. 4 seed in Section II of the 3A East Region tournament bracket and will battle the top-seeded James M. Bennett Clippers on Tuesday at 5 p.m. in Salisbury. “We need to score goals and tighten up on defense to be successful,” DeSee NEW Page 44
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Prep volleyball players show improvement
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 27, 2017) The Worcester Prep volleyball team’s season came to an end with a loss to Delmarva Christian in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference semifinals last Wednesday in Georgetown,
‘New outlook’ as playoffs kick off Continued from Page 43 catur Coach Maggie Berke said. The Lady Seahawks finished the regular season with a 4-8 record and earned a first-round bye in the regional tournament. Bennett outscored Decatur, 5-2, twice during the regular season. Berke said the team looks good going into playoffs. “The girls have a fresh attitude toward playoffs,” she said. “The season didn’t go as we’d hoped and it’s hard to keep the positivity through that, but with the fresh start of states they have a new outlook.” The winner will meet either the No. 2 Chesapeake Cougars of Anne Arundel or No. 3 Northeast Eagles of Anne Arundel, on Friday Nov. 3. Those two teams will go head-to-head on Tuesday as well.
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Delaware. “I knew it would be a tough one to win,” Prep Coach Keith Donoway said. “The girls started very slow and the [first] game didn’t become competitive until they already had about 12 points on us. The other games had better play each time.” Delmarva Christian won 25-8, 2510 and 25-14. Prep defensive specialist, senior captain Caroline Pasquariello, received All-ESIAC honors. Senior Stevie Eppard-Annis earned honorable mention accolades. Worcester went 4-9 this year. The Lady Mallards played most teams twice and Donoway said he saw improvement from the first match to the second. Overall, Donoway was pleased
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Seaside 10-mile and 5K race, Sat. By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) Start off Halloween weekend with the 24th annual OC Tri-Running Sports Seaside 10-mile run and 5K race, set for Saturday, Oct. 28, on the Boardwalk. Entry fees are $65 for the 10-mile run and $45 for the 5K. The 10-mile run will start at 9
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they were receptive to constructive feedback,” Donoway said. “I’ve had a blast.” Most of the seniors have been on the team since Donoway started. “They’ve been a really fun group to work with,” he said. “I’ve coached different sports and different teams over 10 years now and this group will probably be the one I get a little tearyeyed, which is not something I normally do.” Donoway said assuming the three juniors return next year, graduating nine, there will be a number of spots to fill. There are some talented players on the JV squad who will move up to varsity next year. He encourages players who didn’t make the teams this year to try out next season as well as newcomers.
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Inside Going Out Taylor Sloan hope everyone has their costumes ready for the weekend. I’ll be at Seacrets all night Saturday; serving tables and selling shots after. This is one Halloween party I can’t wait to be working! The great thing is Halloween is on a Tuesday, so parties will be happening for a few days. If you don’t have a costume, just pull a “Mean Girls” and put on a pair of animal ears. Catch all of the fun, costume contests, drink specials and spooky happenings below. A Halloween block party happens on Saturday, Oct. 28 on 28th Street. Stop by all of your favorite 28th Street bars including Mother’s Cantina, Pit & Pub, Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon and Dry Dock 28 for Halloween fun. To hear more, call Dry Dock at 410289-2828. Alibi Room, Wicomico Street, will have two Halloween parties. Friday night kicks off with DJ Crop Top and $3 drinks, starting at 9 p.m. Saturday, Joey Harkum plays at 9 p.m. To hear more, call 410-289-7687. BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street, will have a happy hour Halloween party on Wednesday. Nov. 1, 5-8 p.m. Costumes are not required. Entertainment will be provided by Teenage Rust and the Fabulous Rustettes. For more information, visit www.bjsonthewater.com. Bourbon Street on the Beach, 116th Street, has its costume contest on Halloween, 6-11 p.m. with happy hour food and drink specials. Winners of the costume contest will receive gift cards; $100, first, $50, second and $25 for third place. Music starts at 7 p.m. with Chris Button and Walt Farozic. For more, call 443-644-2896. Fager’s Island, 60th Street, has two Halloween parties, Saturday, Oct. 28. The first is the Haunted Island Happy Hour, 5-9 p.m. Drink specials include two-for-one domestic beer and rails, $5 martinis, crushes and house wine. Catch Rob Cee spinning music throughout. Stay for the Halloween dance party, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Hear The Jump Off on stage and catch DJ Groove on the deck. For more, visit www.fagers.com. Hooters, West Ocean City, has its Halloween party, Friday, Oct. 27, 4-9 p.m. with DJ Wax. Come out for a fun costume contest. To hear more, call See INSIDE Page 46
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(Left) Participating in the costume contest during a recent Ocean Pines Fall Festival at White Horse Park, from left, are Katelynn Shea, Kalab Gordon and Laila Reeves. (Right) Chloe Swiger sinks a shot during the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s Halloween Spook-Out Party last year at Northside Park on 125th Street. (Below) Ally Jones paints a holiday-themed design on Raven McCormick’s arm during the 2016 Ocean City event.
Halloween events for children in OC, neighboring towns
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer
(Oct. 27, 2017) Halloween is almost here and there are a number of activities this weekend in Ocean City and surrounding towns to celebrate the spookiest of holidays. Ocean City: – Ocean City Recreation and Parks will host its annual Halloween SpookOut Party on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 1-3 p.m. inside the Northside Park gym on 125th Street. Activities include carnival games, arts and crafts, hayrides and costume contests. Complimentary snacks will be available, and prizes will be awarded for best costumes. Participants of all ages are welcome, including parents. No preregistration required. The entrance fee is one bag of individually wrapped candy per child. For more information, visit www.oceancitymd.gov or contact Ocean City Recreation and Parks at 410-250-0125. – Experience the thrills and chills of the third annual Haunted Library at the Ocean City Library on 100th Street. The meeting room will be transformed into a ghostly labyrinth and the first 30 escapees will receive a free book. It will take place Friday from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 410-5241818. West Ocean City: – Celebrating 30 years, children can enjoy trick-or-treating at the White Marlin Mall in West Ocean City on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 4-6 p.m.
“Children must be in costume when they visit the merchants who are participating in the trick-or-treat promotion on Oct. 31 to receive a small token of appreciation from participating merchants,” said Matt Mittenthal, vice president and assistant director of asset management at Greenberg Gibbons Commercial, the mall’s leasing and property management firm. “Our one important ground rule for trick-ortreating is that the treats are available only to children 12 years and younger who are in costume. It’s a good time with plenty of memorable moments for the entire family.” Once again this year, the White Marlin Mall trick-or-treat celebration will coincide with the neighboring Tanger Outlets trick-or-treating on Oct. 31. Visit www.whitemarlinmall.com/ events.asp for participating merchants. – Stop by Frontier Town, on Route
611 in West Ocean City, on Saturday, Oct. 28, for the annual Spooks and Spirits weekend celebration from 7-10 p.m. A haunted trail through the Wicked Woods of FrontFEAR Town at the Western Theme Park costs $5 per person and may not be suitable for small children. Call 800-228-5590 for more information. Berlin: – Tractor Supply Company invites customers to attend a Halloween pet photography event at its Berlin store on Old Ocean City Blvd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28. A local photographer will be on hand to take Halloween-themed photos of customers’ four-legged friends. The first 25 pets will also receive a free magnetic picture frame. “At Tractor Supply, we understand See PLETHORA Page 46
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Continued from Page 45 that your pets aren’t just like family – they are family,” George Downing, manager of Berlin Tractor Supply store, said. “Our customers love their furry best friends, and we want to make sure this Halloween is one they won’t forget.” In addition to the pet photos, customers will also have the opportunity to enjoy a bake sale. This event is open to the public at 10452 Old Ocean City Blvd. For more information, contact the Berlin Tractor Supply store at 410-6410310. – Children can trick-or-treat on Tuesday, Oct. 31 in Berlin from 5-7 p.m., with the majority of trick-ortreating on Washington Street. The Berlin Police Department will offer candy-checking starting at 6 p.m. at Berlin Town Hall on William Street. For information, call 410-641-2770. Ocean Pines:
–The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will host a free Halloween Festival in White Horse Park on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 1-4 p.m. Enjoy costume contests, carnival games, a haunted hayride, face painting, crafts, pony rides, a moon bounce and candy. Refreshments can be purchased and a few of the attractions will cost a small fee. From 2-3 p.m., a pumpkin-carving contest will take place in White Horse Park. There is no entry fee or preregistration and pumpkins will be provided. A new event, a Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Contest, will be held at 3:30 p.m. Dog owners are encouraged to dress pets in costumes to win prizes. There is no entry fee or preregistration. Contact the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-6417052 for more information. Snow Hill: – Children 12 and younger are invited to trick-or-treat while dressed in
Tips to keep trick-or-treaters as well as older revelers safe By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) With Halloween days away, Ocean City Police and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office shared safety tips to keep trick-ortreaters and older revelers safe this year. “We want people to have a safe, fun holiday - and hope that people try and put us out of business,” said Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Lt. Ed Schreier. “We’re going to have increased enforcement in neighborhoods to monitor the great number of pedestrians out that night.” Although Ocean City has a small year-round population, families often
head out to West Ocean City neighborhoods like Fox Chapel and Oyster Harbor to do their trick-or-treating. Parents are reminded that their children should never trick-or-treat alone, and to only visit well-lit homes and avoid dark houses. “If the child is trusted to trick-ortreat alone, remind the child to stay with friends and go to areas that are familiar and well-lit,” said Ocean City Police Spokeswoman Lindsay Richard. Both Richard and Schreier said that children should only eat factorywrapped treats and avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers. “Wait until you’re home to eat See IF Page 47
their favorite costumes at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill on Friday, Oct. 27, from 6-8 p.m. The “Track or Treat” will include games for children. Trick-or-treaters are asked to bring a bag to collect goodies from local vendors. There is no admission fee, but children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Kelly Buchanan at 410-632-2144 ext. 2503 or email kbuchanan@co.worcester.md. us. – Spend a spooky evening at Furnace Town Living Heritage Village in the haunted Pocomoke Forest north of Snow Hill on Friday, Oct. 27, from 89:30 p.m. while joining Chesapeake Ghost Tours and Delmarva Spirit Hunters during a paranormal investigation of the historical landmark. Attendees will tour historic buildings, enter the old church, investigate the old iron furnace and walk into the secluded Pocomoke Forest looking for spirits. Investigators will have equipment set up inside the buildings and a limited number of “ghost meters” for people to try. The cost is $25 for an adult ticket and children 8-12 years old cost $15. For more information, call 410-6322032 or email info@furnacetown.org. On Saturday, Oct. 28, listen to ghost stories about Furnace Town and the Pocomoke Forest from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Old Nazareth Church for $10. At 7 p.m., another Chesapeake Ghost Tour paranormal investigation of Furnace Town will take place until 9:30 p.m. Purchase tickets for ghost stories at Furnace Town and the ghost hunts with Chesapeake Ghost Tours at www.chesapeakeghostwalks.com. Pocomoke: –The Mar-Va Theater in Pocomoke City will have its annual showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Friday, Oct. 27, at 10 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for the interactive movie and attendees must be 17 years or older. For information, call 410-957-4230. – Children can trick-or-treat on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. in Pocomoke. For more information, call 410-957-0937.
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410-213-1841. Pickles Pub, Eighth Street, will have its Halloween costume contest, Friday, Oct. 27. The contest is at midnight, and there is no cover. Entertainment will be provided by City Painted Green at 10 p.m. For more, call 410289-4891. Seacrets, 49th Street, will have its Halloween costume contest Saturday, Oct. 28. Happy hour is 4-7 p.m. with $6 frozen pain in de ass, orange crush, electric lemonade, pina coladas and rum runner, $5 Seacrets spirits, $4 Seacrets TropicAle, $3 domestic cans. Judges will walk around and select contestants early, starting at 5 p.m. The first-place prize is a trip to Jamaica. Entertainment kicks off in the tiki bar area at 5 p.m. with Full Circle, followed by the JJ Rupp band at 9 p.m. In the nightclub don’t miss Gypsy Wisdom on at 10 p.m. I will also be walking around selling shots, so come say hi! The local’s Halloween costume contest will be held Tuesday, Oct. 31. The party kicks off at 4 p.m. Prizes include gift certificates – $100 for first, $50 for second and $25 for third. To hear more, call 410-524-4900. Teasers at Sunset Grille, West Ocean City, will have its closing party, Saturday, Oct. 28, starting at noon. Wear your Halloween costume, and enjoy the last day your favorite West Ocean City bar is open; OK, I’m totally biased. It’s actually my favorite bar. Drink specials include $1 beer, drinks, glasses of wine and half-priced appetizers. To view more, visit www.ocsunetgrille.com. Whisker’s Bar and Grill, in the Ocean Pines shopping center, will have a Halloween costume contest Friday, Oct. 27. Participants must be registered by 11:30 p.m. First-place prize is $300, second place gets $150 and third wins dinner for two. Catch DJ Donnie doing karaoke. For more, call 410-208-3922. If you have an event coming up you would like me to highlight in Inside Going Out, send me an email at Taylor@OceanCityToday.net. You can also check out this column online at www.oceancitytoday.net.
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If candy looks suspicious, throw it out, Schreier says Continued from Page 46 candy. When I was a kid, we had to look out for pins and other objects in our bags,” Schreier said. “If a candy looks suspicious, then throw it out. We’ll be doing scanning with the metal detector machines on Halloween to catch other foreign objects.” Children going out on Halloween should wear bright costumes or reflective tape to make them more visible to drivers. Trick-or-treaters should also carry flashlights. In Ocean City, pedestrians should “Walk Smart” and stay on sidewalks, crossing streets when the signal gives the OK. But in areas that lack sidewalks and proper street-lighting, like in West Ocean City or Ocean Pines, people should be cautious before heading out for the night. Ocean Pines Police advise families to skip their neighborhood, as the community lacks sidewalks and streetlights. “Pedestrian safety is a top concern, which is why we ask families to not trick-or-treat in Ocean Pines,” said Ocean Pines Marketing and Public Relations Director Denise Sawyer. “But for those who choose to trick-or-treat, police caution parents to avoid traveling along Ocean Parkway, which is a stretch of busy roadway.” Ocean Pines Police encourage resi-
dents to attend the annual Halloween/Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1-4 p.m. at White Horse Park instead of trick-or-treating. The festival will feature plenty of Halloween candy, costume contests, carnival games, face painting, pony rides, a haunted hayride, moon bounce, crafts and refreshments for sale. Admission is free and open to the public. On Halloween night, all drivers are encouraged to drive slow and be prepared to stop for pedestrians. For older residents that will be celebrating the haunted holiday, keep the party off the roads and don’t drink and drive. “Drunk driving is a year-round problem, and with any holiday there’s a lot of people drinking out with friends,” Schreier said. “With taxis and Ubers, there’s no reason to drink and drive.” Ocean City Police suggest partygoers to plan a safe way home before the festivities start and designate a sober driver before going out. Call a taxi or a sober friend to take you home if you become drunk, or use the bus. “Remember, friends don’t let friends drive drunk,” Richard said. “If you know someone who is about to drive while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely.”
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JOLLY GOOD TIME Billie and Jimmy Greene and their dog, Skye, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, have Christmas-themed costumes for the “Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade,” last Saturday, part of the O.C.Toberfest free activities near North Division Street in Ocean City. They participate annually wearing matching attire.
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) O.C.Toberfest activities kicked off in downtown Ocean City last weekend with a bang, bringing Halloween excitement to thousands on the Boardwalk and beach at North Division Street. “O.C.Toberfest is a great opportunity for families to have some fun together while enjoying the beautiful fall season in Ocean City,” said Meredith Herbert, event promoter. A Halloween beach maze with twists, turns, wicked witches, scary scarecrows, ghouls, pirates, clowns and zombies will be open this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Approximately 5,000 people walked through the maze last weekend, Herbert said. “It’s free, family-fun with surprises around every corner,” Herbert said. “Plus, it’s one of the only beach mazes in the world and it’s in our very own Ocean City.” Participants can play an “I-Spy” game while walking through and receive small prizes when they make it out of the maze. In addition, winners will be selected every hour for various gift cards from local businesses. Last Saturday, a “Howl-O-Ween” pet parade took place on the Boardwalk with prizes for best-dressed pets. “With beautiful weather on Saturday, we had a record number of pets, close to 300, including dogs, cats and even a hermit crab, from six states [participate in the parade],” Herbert said. Monetary donations and pet supplies were collected for the Worcester County Humane Society, a no-kill animal shelter in Berlin. The “Great Pumpkin Race” will take place Saturday, Oct. 28, on the Boardwalk near North Division Street, where race cars are created out of an actual
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pumpkin. “It’s a wacky and zany side-by-side downhill pumpkin race that is fun for all ages,” Herbert said. “Build your pumpkin race car to bring and compete for prizes. Who doesn’t love a little friendly competition?” Participants can design and construct their vehicle from a single pumpkin in any shape and size. Pumpkin race cars can be whole or carved; decorated for the occasion or right from the pumpkin patch. Each pumpkin must have two independent axels inserted through it with wheels attached. A full list of rules can be found at www.specialeventpro.com/oc-toberfest. Registration will begin at noon, with races set to start at 1 p.m. with a live playby-play announcer. Trophies will be awarded to the fastest pumpkins in each division as well as the best-decorated, Herbert said. Last year, more than 50 pumpkin cars competed in the downhill race. “It’s fun to watch the excitement build as pumpkins race and occasionally crash into each other,” Herbert said. “Plus, it’s great to see how creatively the pumpkin race cars are decorated and the ‘drivers’ sometimes dress up too.” In addition, check out vehicles displayed on the Boardwalk including a
beach tractor, wheel loader, articulating bus, Ocean City Beach Patrol ATV, an Ocean City police cruiser and boat. Vehicles will line the walkway around the amusement pier giving Boardwalk visitors the opportunity to touch, climb in and take photos from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday. “It’s a great opportunity to get up close with big pieces of machinery,” Herbert said. To close out Halloween festivities, a fireworks display will take place on the beach near North Division Street at 7 p.m. on Saturday night. For more information about O.C.Toberfest, visit www.specialeventpro.com/oc-toberfest. “All of the O.C.Toberfest events are made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Mayor and City Council, along with the Tourism Advisory Board, Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, Layton’s Family Restaurant, Seacrets, 28th Street Pit & Pub, the Dough Roller, the Francis Scott Key Family Resort and the Harrison Group,” Herbert said. Visitors are also encouraged to check out OC Screams located on Worcester Street near the Boardwalk. The twostory indoor haunted house costs $16 to experience and is open from 7-11 p.m. this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Purchase tickets online at ocscreams.com.
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Your focus this week will be on acquisitions. You may be renovating a home or business or simply updating a wardrobe. Keep track of your spending.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, change is stirring things up in a way that should be beneficial for you. See where this excitement takes you and brace yourself for whatever comes your way.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, make an effort to be more financially prudent in the coming weeks. Some patience and discipline now will pay big dividends down the road.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Someone you know is interested in picking up new skills, and you are just the teacher for the job, Scorpio. Embrace this chance to help others.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
This is an excellent time to express your feelings, Sagittarius. Others will be receptive to your thoughts, and a new relationship may be on the horizon.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, you may need to develop some thick skin as you begin taking on a new project. You’re fully capable, so don’t listen to any potential doubters.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Your motivation must come from within this week, Aquarius. Others are not around to be your cheer squad. Your inner drive is there; it just may need a boost.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, keep to yourself this week if you feel unwanted conflict is coming. Enjoy some solitary time until the waters calm down.
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OC Stair Climb held to honor fallen 9/11 firefighters, Sat. By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) Symbolically “carry” along one of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives more than 16 years ago during the fifth annual 9/11 stair climb at the Pyramid Condominium on 95th Street, this Saturday. Participants will climb the steps six times in addition to two more floors, for a total of 110 stories, which is the number of floors in the fallen Twin Towers. There are 18 floors at the Pyramid Condominium and the event is open to everyone. Each climber will carry a badge of a fallen firefighter with a picture, their name and the truck or place they were assigned to on 9/11. The event is a way to honor and remember the New York firefighters, police and emergency medical service workers who lost their lives while helping others. “We continue to do it because it’s an opportunity to keep their sacrifice during 9/11 at the forefront of [the public’s] thoughts,” said Jay Jester, president of the Delmarva Emerald Society, who sponsors the event. “The farther we get away, people tend to forget and I won’t let the memory of 9/11 die.” Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the first climbers will start at 9 a.m. The event is open to everyone. The registration fee is $30, which includes an official event T-shirt. “The public has the opportunity to get close to something that impacted them,” Jester said. “I do the same job they did. This is a way to connect firefighters and the public to individuals who gave their lives. It is special because it keeps their memory and 9/11 alive.” Proceeds will benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), a nationwide effort to remember and honor America’s fallen firefighters and to provide resources to assist their survivors. Last year, about 87 climbers participated. Fifty-four are already confirmed for this year’s event. Organizers hope to have at least 100 participants. “We have a really good chance to break last year’s record, but I am dying to have 100 [participants,]” Jester said. The event is not a race, but an opportunity to honor the fallen firefighters. Volunteers and potential donors are encouraged to attend the event even if the stair climb itself is not an option. After the climb, participants and their families will gather at Seacrets on 49th Street for brotherhood, good times and stories. The first stair climb was held on Sept. 11, 2005 in Colorado. Five firefighters climbed 110 flights of stairs in memory of FDNY brothers who were killed in the terrorist attacks. The next year, 12 firefighters participated, representing four fire departments from the Denver area. Each year attendance grew until organizers capped it at 343 participants in 2008.
The Denver 9/11 memorial stair climb has evolved into an anticipated event and has generated interest from people across the country. Individuals have adapted the format and host events in their own cities. In 2010, the original Denver team joined with NFFF. Together they created a template for coordinators to replicate a 9/11 memorial stair climb anywhere in the United States. “This is open to the public,” Jester said. “You don’t have to be a firefighter or in emergency medical services to participate. We want everyone involved that wants to be.” Register online at www.firehero.org/events/9-11-stairclimbs or in person at the event on Saturday morning. Registration is limited to 343 participants.
Symbolically “carry” one of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives more than 16 years ago during the fifth annual 9/11 stair climb at the Pyramid Condominium on 95th Street, this Saturday.
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Ocean City residents Jim and Shirley Watkins have drinks at Coconuts, located at Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th Street, during its season-closing party, Oct. 22.
Sherri Smith, left, and Sharron Breita, both of Ocean City, enjoy Coconuts Bar and Grill’s season-closing party at the 37th Street Castle in the Sand Hotel, Sunday.
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Carrie Meyers, of Ocean City, celebrates daughter, Autumn Dossantos’ birthday at Coconuts on 37th Street, Sunday.
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Coconuts bar staff, from left, Kristin Simkins, Bill Dankmeyer, Sonya Carmack, Damien Eibl and Angie Barton poses for a photo during the 37th Street establishment’s season-closing party, Oct. 22.
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Kate Dear, left, and Matt Hiley, both of Ellicott City, soak up the beautiful weather on Sunday during the season-closing party at Fish Tales on 22nd Street.
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Janann Tallent, left, of Ocean City and Debbie Cotter of Berlin, stop by Fish Tales on 22nd Street, during its seasonclosing party, Sunday.
Natalie Guion, left, and Megan Anderson, both of Salisbury, have lunch at Fish Tales on 22nd Street, during its seasonclosing party, Oct. 22.
Vickie Brady, left, and Ardella Anderson, both of Ocean Pines, hang out at Fish Tales on 22nd Street, during the season-closing party, Oct. 22.
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Fundraiser dinner for Play It Safe project at Nick’s, Nov. 2
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) The largest fundraiser of the year for Play It Safe will take place at a new location, Nick’s House of Ribs, on 144th Street, Thursday, Nov. 2, from 5-8 p.m. Organizers are changing the event up this year with Nick’s providing the food and two dinner options available including a half-rack of ribs or a single Maryland crabcake with two sides, bread and dessert. Chicken fingers and another dinner option will be available for children. An assortment of homemade desserts will be provided by organizers as well as beverages and there will be a full cash bar. “The [Play It Safe] project targets young high school visitors,” said co-organizer Donna Greenwood. “We try to provide an alternative to risky behavior. The committee is all volunteers and they all work very hard.” There will be a silent auction going on until 7:45 p.m. featuring hotel stays, golf packages, gift certificates, autographed sports items, restaurant and local business gift cards, clothing, jewelry, a manicure and pedicure. In addition, attendees can check out a number of gift baskets with movie, margarita, baby, wine and baking themes or purchase 50/50 raffle tickets throughout the event. More than 100 people attend the annual event every year, which was primarily an Italian feast since its inception. Organizers wanted to offer something different and Nick’s House of Ribs owner, Scott Heise, volunteered to help out. “Our mission is to encourage high school graduates to make informed, healthy choices while having responsible fun without the use of alcohol and other drugs,” Greenwood said. Close to a dozen Stephen Decatur High School Connections Club students will be on hand to clear tables and serve beverages, she said. “Visiting Ocean City for senior week is a longstanding tradition,” Greenwood said. “People have been coming down since the ‘50s, if not sooner, and our project gives these kids an alternative to partying and getting in trouble. The events provide a safe environment [for graduates.] We also have a miniature golf tournament in the first week of March.” Tickets for the dinner will be available at the door and cost $15 for adults, $6 for youth 4-9 years old, and children under 4 eat for free. For more information, contact Greenwood at 410-289-7060. The Play It Safe program is an effort to prevent high school graduates from choosing drugs or alcohol while on their senior week in Ocean City during the month of June. The nonprofit provides free events for high school-aged visitors, while encouraging them to make informed and healthy choices. Since its inception 28 years ago, more
than 186,000 teenagers have signed up for Play It Safe’s free activities. The 2017 program featured 37 events including kayaking, basketball, tennis, pizza-eating contests, dodgeball, paddle boarding, Karaoke, bowling, laser tag, beach volleyball, indoor and outdoor miniature golf and T-shirt tie-dying during June. Participants also visited Splash Mountain Water Park at Jolly Roger on 30th Street and had the chance to ride the Tidal Wave roller coaster at Trimper’s Rides and Amusements. The Worcester County Health Department, Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee and Town of Ocean City coordinated the 2017 program with support from local businesses and organizations. For more information about Play It Safe visit http://playitsafeoceancity.com.
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Grace Parker breakfasts at OC church to begin Nov. 1
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) All-you-can-eat Grace Parker breakfasts will start Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 7 a.m. to noon at the First Presbyterian Church in the Fellowship Hall on 13th Street and Philadelphia Avenue. Eggs any style, pancakes, buckwheat pancakes, sausage, bacon, ham, homemade biscuits, hash brown potatoes, grits, coffee and tea will be offered. Milk, soda and orange juice will be available for an additional fee. “It is a really good deal and an opportunity to visit friends or meet new people,” Volunteer Donna Greenwood said. “Have good conversation, sit and talk with people young and old.” Each breakfast, anywhere from 150 to 225 people dine-in and more than 100 carry-out orders are made throughout the morning of the first Wednesday of every month during the winter season until March 7. Government officials, politicians, businesspeople and city workers are a few of the attendees or with place orders to go, Greenwood said. About 350 all-you-can-eat breakfasts are prepared each month, which typically requires 75 dozen eggs, 1,200 pancakes, 120 pounds of sausage, 80 pounds of bacon, 80 pounds of ham, 10 gallons of grits, 100 pounds of potatoes, 500 biscuits and 50 gallons of coffee. Preparation starts the day before when volunteers set up the tables and chairs, decorate the room and start to cook. Preparation of the buckwheat pancakes, ham and sausage also gets started. On Nov. 1, volunteers will begin arriving at 4:30 a.m. to start cooking. Later, the servers or “Woman of Worship” will arrive up until 7 a.m. The big rush starts about an hour later and lasts until 11 a.m. At least 25 volunteers help make the tradition a success every month. The first breakfasts were held more than 50 years ago, but no one is sure of the exact year.
In 1955, the congregation bought four lots at 13th Street and Philadelphia Avenue. To raise money for a new kitchen in the First Presbyterian Church’s current location, Grace Parker, a cook and head of the kitchen at the church, decided to start making breakfasts. She made her own jellies and mouthwatering biscuits, Greenwood said. The Grace Parker breakfasts were started sometime between 1955 and 1960, when construction began on the new church. The church started holding services in June of 1963. For a while, breakfast at the church was a free-will offering. A set price was started about 20 years ago. Parker arranged a no interest loan from a member of the church to pay for the kitchen equipment and gathered other members to help put on the breakfasts to repay the loan, Greenwood said. By the 1990s, the church was preparing up 500 to 700 breakfasts and raising $1,000 a month at $3.50 a person. “[These days,] the funds raised go to those less fortunate, mission projects, breakfast for international students each week in the summer and scholarships,” Greenwood said. After Parker died, in 1986 her daughter, Lorraine Rose, took over the reins. Greenwood’s son, Chris, has been the head chef since 2000, when Rose’s health started to decline. Greenwood graduated from the Culinary Institute of America. He promised the ladies of the church if they wanted to continue the breakfast tradition, he would take over inventory, cooking and ordering duties. “It is a long-established tradition in Ocean City going back 50 years or more,” Donna Greenwood said. “It is a place to see and be seen from politicians, to everyday people, and kids. There is a new pastor this year, Dan McKenty, who is excited to meet people in the community.” The cost is $8 and carry-out is available for $6. Call 410-289-9340 for more information.
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JAM SESSION Guitarist Johnny A, who plays with the Yardbirds, poses with Robin Rothschild from 94.9 WAMS-FM during a benefit concert which raised over $700 for the Worcester County Humane Society, a nokill animal shelter in Berlin, last Tuesday at Trader Lee’s in West Ocean City.
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Spiced applesauce pie with walnut crumble
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) If one loves delectable pies, fetch your measuring cups and relish the moment to be. Sweet or savory is for the tasting. Spring, summer, fall, or winter sweetens the pot of selections and teases the senses with mouthwatering delights. History highlights knowledge and sweetens the pot accordingly. It is believed that the first pies were made by early Romans. According to the History of Pies, the very first pie recipe was published by the Romans which consisted of a rye-crusted goat cheese and honey pie. Oxford English Dictionary notes that the word “pie” was widely used by the 14th century. Pie came to America by way of the first English settlers. Originally, pies were called “coffins.” The dish consisted of savory meats encased in a tall and straight-sided crust similar to a coffin. The crust was generally not eaten, but simply designed to hold the filling during the baking process. It was during the American Revolution that the term “crust” replaced “coffin.” Today, spaghetti pie and butter
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coated flour in the final dough. The liquid for pie dough is customarily water; however, milk or cream can be used. Because of the fat in milk and cream, the amount of fat in the overall formula needs to be decreased if these ingredients are used. Fruit fillings are used for many pies and are typically combined with sugar and a starch (flour, arrowroot, cornstarch, or tapioca) to produce a flavorful filling with enough body to slice it in neat portions. Cooked fruit fillings with custard, cream, or pudding should be prepared in advance. Hold the fillings at the correct temperature for the best flavor and consistency. Pies should be baked on sheet pans to catch any drips. Cool pies on cooling racks; they help bring the temperature down more quickly. The holidays are around the corner and pretty soon rolling pins will be well on their way to the season of delightful desserts. Predictability will make an appearance but is not preferred. Spiced applesauce pie topped with walnut crumble and bourbon whipped cream is a refreshing twist on standard apple pie recipes. If you fancy apples, give spiced applesauce pie topped with walnut crumble and bourbon whipped cream a try. Enjoy!
* The applesauce pie recipe is an adaptation from the William Sonoma Kitchen Library. * The bourbon whipped cream is optional. Spiced Applesauce Pie Topped with Walnut Crumble and Bourbon Whipped Cream
Pie Shell Basic 9-inch Pie Dough 1. Follow ready-made pie dough directions or your favorite homemade pie dough instructions.
Spiced Applesauce Pie Filling 4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into small pieces ¼ cup water ½ cup sugar 2 large eggs ¾ cup heavy cream ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon each ground nutmeg and allspice pinch of ground ginger and cloves 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted ¼ teaspoon table salt 1. Combine the apples and water in a saucepan. Place over moderate heat, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally until the apples become very soft. ReSee TOP Page 55
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ELVIS FESTIVAL (Left) John Carpenter, of Québec, Canada, shows off his best dance moves during the Ocean City Elvis Festival at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel on 101st Street last Friday afternoon. (Right) Jeffrey Krick, Jr., of Reading, Pennsylvania, who finished in fifth place overall, belts out classics during the Ocean City Elvis Festival.
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Dollop applesauce pie slices with bourbon whipped cream Continued from Page 53 move from heat and allow to cool. 2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Add sugar, eggs, cream, spices, butter and salt to the cooked apples. Puree until smooth. Pour the apple mixture into the cooled pie shell and place the pie in the oven. While the pie bakes, make the walnut crumble. Walnut Crumble 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened ½ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed ½ cup uncooked oatmeal 1/3 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts pinch of table salt 1. In a medium bowl combine the butter, sugar, oatmeal, flour, walnuts and salt. Using your fingertips, rub the ingredients together until it re-
sembles coarse crumbs. After the pie has been baking for 15 minutes, rapidly sprinkle pie with topping mixture, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake until the filling is set, about 30 minutes longer.
Bourbon Whipped Cream 1 cup heavy cream, chilled 2 tablespoons bourbon ½ teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1. Using an electric mixer, beat all the ingredients together in a large bowl until the cream is softly whipped. Top each slice of spiced applesauce pie with a dollop of bourbon whipped cream. Secret Ingredients - Sweetness. “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” — Aristotle
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By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) Currently we find ourselves in what, I think, can best be described as a period of transition. Mid-day can still seem like summer but nights are turning cool with a general drying out of our atmosphere. The autumn season is a personal favorite. Assuming a decent run of summer tourism, fall is a time to regroup, catch one’s breath, take some time off, and get a few long put-off projects done before the cold sets in. Hopefully the surf will cooperate as has been the case these last few months. Seems as though there’s been swell in the water for quite a while now. From more typical knee-to-waist high conditions to solid, well-overhead long lines from distant hurricanes, there’s been activity that is commanding of attention. At the risk of causing confusion, this doesn’t mean that the surf is always “perfect,” but the basic ingredient has indeed been present. Once past the “motor” weekends of September and early October, this promise of autumn really shines. There are still plenty of people around but they seem much more reasonable, more socially conscious toward their fellow man. Restrictions are no longer in effect. The before 10 a.m. after 5:30 p.m. mantra won’t be happening again
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2017) The Autumn Home and Condo Show with arts and crafts returns to Ocean City for two days this weekend at the convention center on 40th Street. Homeowners have the opportunity to browse 130 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. “This is the place to go and see the latest and greatest or traditional products,” said Ocean Promotions owner Mike Wicklein. “It is a good opportunity to compare and shop around, [with] all-under-one-roof convenience. There may be three different people who are experts on the same type of renovation. They can give quotes, estimates and advice.” Thousands of ideas or products for kitchens, baths, furnishing, accessories, energy conservation, water treatment, security, financial services and outdoor living can be found at the show. The same products can be compared between different vendors to find the best fit for the customer at a reasonable price. There will be experts on hand to give tips, advice and ideas on decorating, remodeling, accessorizing, renovating, landscaping or building a home. There will be 20 new vendors at the show this year including Bright Coast Builders and Renovators, Chesapeake
Consumers peruse a wide selection of offerings during the 2016 Autumn Home and Condo Show at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. The 2017 event will take place this weekend.
Benefit Services, Cole Construction, Embrace Home Loans, Homefix Custom Remodeling, Homeworks Carpet One, Northeastern Design Studio, Pinnacle Concrete Coatings, Security Instrument Corp., Sleep Number and Tidewater Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Associates. The show partners with the arts and crafts fair, which offers a variety of unique and creative gifts made by the artists. 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. Thousands of people attend the annual event, and weather is a factor in the numbers. Around 5,000 people attended the show last year. The autumn show is in its seventh year, which is an offshoot of the spring show, in its 33rd year. The
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(Oct. 27, 2017) Shore Craft Beer has teamed up with the Town of Ocean City and Ocean City Development Corporation to celebrate October as Shore Craft Beer Month with the OCtoberfest craft beer festival in Sunset Park, Saturday, Oct. 28, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. This is the third year for the festival which has proven to be increasingly popular. All proceeds go to the Ocean City Development Corporation for its work in downtown Ocean City. Coinciding with Ocean City’s Halloween events as well as the Seaside 10mile run and 5K, for the first time, attendees in costume – either Oktoberfest or Halloween costumes – will receive a discounted ticket and will be entered into a
drawing to win gift cards to local breweries. All attendees will receive unlimited samples of over 30 beers from 14 Eastern Shore brewers including Dogfish Head, Burley Oak and Evo and Fin City. “Seventy-five percent of the attendees who bought tickets in advance to this festival in year’s past were from more than an hour away,” said Ann McGinnis Hillyer, CEO of State Ventures, Shore Craft Beer’s publisher. Ocean City jam duo, The Poole Brothers, will be supplying live music, while food trucks will be on-site to provide lunch available for purchase and local vendors will sell items ranging from clothing to waterproof beach accessories. VIP ticket-holders are invited to arrive
an hour early to pick up their event T-shirt and enjoy special access to the brewers and the beer. The festival will open to general admission ticket-holders at 1:30 p.m. All tickets, including the Designated Driver passes, are available for purchase at https://shorecraftbeer.ticketspice.com/oct oberfest. Tickets will also be available for sale at the door for $35 for general admission and $50 for VIP tickets. The first 800 guests to arrive will receive a limited edition OCtoberfest souvenir glass at the door. Pets are welcome. Hotel packages are available from five Ocean City hotels, where festival tickets are included in the price. More information can be found online at www.shorecraftbeerfest.com/octoberfest.html.
WYFCS celebrates 42 years of service with party, Oct. 27
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ELVIS FEST Robert Washington, of Auburn, Maine, entertains the audience during the Ocean City Elvis Festival at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel on 101st Street last Friday afternoon. He finished in fourth place overall.
(Oct. 27, 2017) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services will hold its annual event to celebrate 42 years of serving the community, on Friday, Oct. 27. The celebration will take place in the Ray Community Room in the Worcester Youth and Family Office located at 124 North Main Street in Berlin from 5-7 p.m. The event is offered free of charge with complimentary hors d’oeuvres provided by Phillip Cropper and Worcester Technical High School. Live entertainment will be provided by local jazz musician, Everett Spells. Each year, WYFCS recognizes individuals for their support and dedication to the agency. The honorees will be presented with wall décor in their name in the shape of a “sun” to represent the “Rays of Hope” these individuals have given to the community. The following honorees will join their “suns” with the many others who have also demonstrated generosity and com-
passion in the community: Reese Cropper of Insurance Management Group, Outstanding Contributor; Joe and Alyson Kendall of Kendall Furniture, Volunteers of the Year; Rudy Magnone, Outstanding Volunteer; and Janet Balbo, Carole Spurrier and Ellen Dyer for 10 years of Distinguished Volunteer Service with CASA. This year, WYFCS served more than 1,000 area residents by: helping struggling families find needed financial support and resources to prevent homelessness; supporting at risk adolescent girls and boys who are experiencing difficulty or conflict in their lives; offering cultural, educational and wellness experiences to children during out-of-school time; providing comprehensive counseling and therapy services to those coping with life’s stressors; and advocating for neglected and abused children so they may have a brighter future. For more information on the event, call the office at 410-641-4598.
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MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER
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Breast cancer survivor Brandi Mellinger tells her story.
Members of Stephen Decatur High School Beyond the Blue Show Choir, from left, Michaela Vinogradov, Kaliegh Redner and Jordan Ferguson, perform during the opening ceremonies.
Sen. Jim Mathias speaks to those in attendance while joined by his daughter, Lauren Williams, and his 8month-old grandson, Christian.
About 1,200 people registered for Ocean City’s seventh annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K run and walk on the Boardwalk last Saturday. The goal is to raise $310,000 and Jamie Barrett, community development manager, Northeast Region of the American Cancer Society, Inc., said they are projected to bring in $318,000 by the end of the year. Visit makingstrideswalk.org/oceancitymd for more information. Check out www.facebook.com/making stridesoc and Twitter at @OCMDStrides. Del. Mary Beth Carozza says a few words.
Event emcee Sue Carpenter is pictured with DJ Rupe.
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This family is all smiles before the walk. Pictured, standing, from left, are Angie Mione, Brittany Belash, Marianne Mione and Maria Molchan, and kneeling, Amber Mione, 18-month-old Leonardo Belash and Brooklyn Molchan.
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Jarvis named Pine'eer Craft Club ‘Crafter of the Month’ (Oct. 27, 2017) Nancy Jarvis is a self-taught artisan whose love of crafting began as a small child making and decorating mud pies. Much later she enjoyed making decorative items of dried and silk flowers. Then, 13 years ago, she and her husband moved to Ocean Pines. A new media presented itself – seashells. For the next 10 years she created wreaths, mirrors, jewelry, etc. out of shells. Several years ago she began making 2-3D collage pictures from jewelry and has been doing it ever since. "It is my new passion,” she said. Jarvis was selected as “Crafter of the Month” by the Pine'eer Craft Club. Her items can be viewed in the display case at the Ocean Pines Branch Library through Tuesday, Oct. 31.
The Pine'eer Craft Club also sponsors the Artisan & Gift Shop in White Horse Park across from the Ocean Pines Community Center. The shop is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Saturday, Nov. 4, the Ocean Pines Community Center will be turned into a winter wonderland by various artisans from around the area. The Holiday Fair, sponsored by the Pine'eer Craft Club, will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature crafters in every nook and corner. In the main lobby will be the Craft Club homemade bake sale. The Ocean Pines-Ocean City Kiwanis Club will be on hand selling breakfast and lunch foods, as well as coffee and beverages.
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DONATION SILK PAINTING Artist in residence Mitzi Ash paints on silk in her studio during the First Friday art opening at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.
Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 recently presented $600 to Worcester Technical High School to benefit its ninth annual golf tournament. Pictured, from left, are Peggy Ball, Ocean City Elks Charity Committee chairwoman; Kim Herbert, Worcester Technical High School Guidance secretary representative; and Ocean City Elks Golf League Director Jim Flaig. A check for $500 was presented from the charity committee and $100 from the golf league donated to support the school fundraiser for student advancement in the various educational programs.
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DAWG TEAM CHECK PRESENTATION The Delmarva Hand Dance Club recently donated $2,000 to Operation Seas the Day. Annette Reeping of Operation Seas the Day is pictured with the Hand Dance Club’s Board of Directors.
GUEST SPEAKER Guest Speaker Katherine Morris, left, gave a presentation to the Ocean CityBerlin Rotary Club regarding her personal experience with becoming a U.S. citizen. She legally emigrated from Peru and discussed the process to become a legal resident and U.S. citizen. She is pictured with Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club President Margaret Mudron. The club meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Captain’s Table Restaurant, in the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 15th Street and N. Baltimore Ave. in Ocean City.
All year, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City “Dawg Team” can be found selling hot dogs, sometimes other types of sandwiches, drinks and refreshments at many of the Ocean Pines events. Joe Beall, in his hot dog crown, is pictured with Ed Ahlquist during the Cruiser parade on Oct. 8.
TACKLING BULLYING The goal at Ocean City Elementary is to directly teach the students the strategies they need to demonstrate positive leadership as bystanders - to stand up and speak up to bullies. During their annual Stand Up, Speak Up assembly on Sept. 21, fourth grade students presented a skit teaching strategies for dealing with bullying situations. Pictured are fourth grade students, in front, from left, Dylan Ward, Owen Phillips, Micaela-Perez-Ricardo, Ivy Chen and Ja’von Satchell, and in back, Mason Farr, Yilian Chamorro-Lopez, Ashton Beard, Brooke Cathell and Aaliyah Oliver.
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MAKING STRIDES Old Pro Golf representatives gather for a photo before Ocean City’s seventh annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K run and walk on the Boardwalk last Saturday. LISA CAPITELLI/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
Worcester County Humane Society Open House, Sat.
(Oct. 27, 2017) In conjunction with Adopt-A-Shelter Dog month, the Worcester County Humane Society will be holding its annual Open House on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 12-3 p.m. Everyone is invited to come see all of the dogs and cats that are available for adoption. There will be activities for children, a bake sale local artists and vendors. At 2 p.m. there will be a Worcester County K-9 Unit demonstration. In addition, lunch will be available with a $5 donation. Bring furry family members for a Blessing of the Animals by Father Matthew D’Amario from St. Paul’s By the Sea. He will be at the open house from 12-3 p.m. Dogs must be leashed and cats in a carrier or leashed. There will also be pet portraits with a fall-themed background taken from 12-2 p.m. for a $10 donation. The shelter is also offering $25 cat adoptions and $100 dog adoptions on the day of the open house. Applications must be turned in on Oct. 28 to receive the discounted adoption fee. The Worcester County Humane Society is a private, nonprofit, no-kill shelter. It is located at 12330 Eagles Nest Road in Berlin. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Mondays. Some of the shelter kitties can also be seen by visiting Petco in West Ocean City. For more information, call 410-2130146 or visit www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org. Follow the shelter on Facebook and Instagram for more updates.
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pink ribbon golf tournament more than 100 ladies participate in the 20th annual pink ribbon golf tournament at the ocean City golf Club in berlin last friday morning, with all funds benefiting the american Cancer Society. (below) organizers and committee members gather for a photo before the 20th annual pink ribbon golf tournament. pictured, from left, are Judy Schoellkopf, Judy kight, nancy Dofflemyer and Jean “bean” keagle.
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pet paraDe robin mcmahon of Crofton, and her dogs, amira and mila, are all decked out for the “Howl-o-Ween pet parade,” last Saturday, part of the o.C.toberfest free activities near north Division Street in ocean City. LISA CAPITELLI/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
blessing of the animals, Sun.
(Oct. 27, 2017) In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, who loved all animals and whose feast day is Oct.4, the Church of the Holy Spirit in Ocean City will hold a Blessing of the Animals ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 11:30 a.m. in the parking lot. The church is located on 100th
Street. Pets should be on leashes or otherwise under their owners’ control. Any size, shape or type of pet is welcome. Guests may also bring a photo of their departed pet, or a stuffed animal that has meaning to them. Call the church at 410-723-1973 for further information.
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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AE-American Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / 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. ■ ASIAN GARDEN, Philadelphia Avenue, between 15th and 16th streets, Ocean City 410-289-7423 / www.asiangarden.us / $ / VMC-AE-DIS / Serving Chinese and Indian cuisine. Eat in, carry out or we can deliver. Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. ■ THE BIG EASY ON 60, 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305 / www.thebigeasyon60.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full Bar / An Ocean City restaurant with a New Orleans flair. Amazing atmosphere with beautiful outside patio seating. Come try some Ocean City favorites as well as our take on traditional Louisiana cajun dishes. Everything from outstanding starters, unique entrees, to awesome desserts along with extraordinary hospitality. A family friendly Ocean City Restaurant New Orleans menu. ■ BIG EYE JACKS, 700 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0153 / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted except 6-9 p.m. / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Family restaurant. Takeout available except between 6-9 p.m. Open Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Family friendly dining with a Caribbean seafood cuisine paired with our fresh fruit crushes and extensive craft beer menu. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishocmd.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-6642896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Beachfront, open-air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos, frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment on weekends through October. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m., 2for-1 drink specials. ■ COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, noon. Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m. Daily specials. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-
8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MCAE / 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/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. for dinner. Open Friday-Sunday at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch buffet. Friday and/or Saturday, live entertainment. Sunday brunch buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy Hour Thursday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m. ■ COWBOY COAST SALOON, 1706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-6331 / cowboycoastoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservation accepted for large parties / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Ocean City's only country bar and nightclub featuring live music with renowned national acts, nightly events and specials, OC's only mechanical bull and Cowboy’s Roadhouse serving hand cut Texas sized steaks, fresh seafood and mouthwatering BBQ all made from scratch. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DOUGH ROLLER, South Division Street and Boardwalk 410-289-3501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-289-2599; 41st Street and Coastal Hwy. 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Hwy. 410-524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for more than 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Fried Chicken available at South Division, 41st and 70th streets. Breakfast served daily at 3rd, 41st and 70th streets. Order online for carryout at both Coastal Highway locations. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine In, Carry Out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL, 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990 / www.ocfishtales.com / $-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / FishTales is located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR, The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217 / www.flyingfishfenwick.com / $-$$ /V-MC-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery. ■ GUIDOS BURRITOS, Boardwalk & First Street, Ocean City 410-289-1729 / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining on the Boardwalk overlooking the beach. A full service Mexican restaurant featuring the freshest ingredients matched with authentic recipes, intoxicating aromas, and an upbeat atmosphere … one bite and you’re transported to Mexico City. ■ GUIDOS BURRITOS, 33rd Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3663 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining. Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days and brunch on Sundays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Full service Mexican restaurant featuring the freshest ingredients matched with authentic recipes, intoxicating
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aromas, and an upbeat atmosphere … one bite and you’re transported to Mexico City. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / 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 Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-caneat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581; 128th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-2403 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MACKY'S BAYSIDE BAR AND GRILL, 5311 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-723-5565 / www.mackys.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Macky’s is a rustic, open-air, waterfront, seafood restaurant and bar with a beautiful private white sandy beach. Open for lunch everyday at 11 a.m., happy hour from 3-6 p.m. and dinner until 10 p.m. Lite fare until 1 a.m. Take out available. ■ MY THAI OC, 138th Street, Bayside Plaza, 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2509918 / www.mythaioc.webs.com / $ / V-MCDIS / Beer, wine / Authentic Thai food served 6 days a week, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. Free parking for customers. Eat in or take out. Vegetarian options also. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS, 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984 / www.nickshouseofribs.com / $$/ V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Traditional dining, buffet and carry out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet. Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring more than 100 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-to-order pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more. ■ PIZZA TUGOS, Routes 50 and 611, West Ocean City, 410-524-2922 / 114th Street
and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-5242922 / www.pizzatugos.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Pizza Tugos is a family-friendly dining restaurant that features award winning pizza, pasta, craft burgers, sandwiches, subs, appetizers and salads. Great happy hour and football specials with full bar and 54 craft beers. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ RARE AND RYE, 106 32nd St., Ocean City 410-213-7273 / https://www.rareandrye.com / V-MC-AE-DIS / Full Bar/ Whiskey and Wine Bar. Farm to Table. Locally grown and prepared cuisine with an eclectic menu. Unique libations with robust selection of ryes, bourbons, whiskeys and specialty drinks. Authentic green space with industrial and rustic décor. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / OC’s favorite spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days a week in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day, every day. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SHENANIGAN'S IRISH PUB & GRILLE, Fourth Street on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Children's menu / Full Bar / Oceanfront dining. Enjoy real food, from tasty burgers and overstuffed sandwiches to delicious entrées, while enjoying the sights and sounds of the boardwalk. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$-$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. ■ SUSHI CAFE, 13711 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-373-2370 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Dine in, carry out. Open Thursday through Monday, 3 p.m. Offering the freshest Sushi, nigiri, sashimi and rolls along with traditional kitchen entrées. ■ TOKYO SEAFOOD BUFFET, 131st Street, Ocean City 410-390-5939 / tokyoseafoodbuffetoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Beer and wine / OC’s largest seafood, all-you-can-eat buffet featuring soups, raw sushi and sashimi, steamed and baked seafood along with classic Chinese entrees and many classic desserts and fruits. Open 7 days a week. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian style restaurant with Italian style deli and pasticceria/bakery too. Just stop in for a look and a taste of some fresh prosciutto fresh loaves of Italian bread. Large circular bar with Happy Hour and check our Web site with our daily specials from our great menu including pasta, wood fired pizzas, delicious heros and catering. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
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Calendar FRI, OCT. 27 Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, All Day Children of all ages can decorate a mini pumpkin to take home. For all ages. Library will supply all materials. 410-632-3495
MINI PUMPKIN DECORATING
Taylorville United Methodist Church, 11252 Adkins Road, Berlin, MD, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast and lunch available. Featuring household items, furniture, toys, electronics, clothing, linens and Christmas Room. Auction items include antiques and collectibles and certificates to local businesses. beachgirl2008@verizon.net
FALL YARD/BAKE SALE AND SILENT AUCTION
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Victoria Christie-Healy, the club organizer has taught several hundred women (and some men) how to knit. 410-208-4014
BALLYCASTLE KNITS
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 4 to 7 p.m. Featuring the fearful labyrinth. Experience the thrills and chills of the transformed meeting room. The first 30 survivors escape with a free book. 410-524-1818
HAUNTED LIBRARY AT OCEAN CITY
Worcester County Recreation Center, 6030 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, MD, 6 to 8 p.m. This family-friendly event is free and open to youth ages 12 and younger. Local vendors will hand out goodies to kids, and kid friendly games will be offered. Children should come dressed in their Halloween costumes with a bag to collect goodies and accompanied by an adult. Kelly Buchanan, kbuchanan@co.worcester.md.us, 410-6322144, Ext. 2503, http://www.WorcesterRecandParks.org
TRACK OR TREAT
SDHS Gladys Burbage Courtyard Theater, 9913 Seahawk Road, Berlin, MD, 7 p.m. Stephen Decatur High School Theater Department presents an original play, “Moonswell.” The seating is outdoor. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Roxanne Pitcher, 410-251-7037
‘MOONSWELL’ PERFORMANCE
SAT, OCT. 28 Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, All Day The museum will offer free admission and 10 percent off most items in the gift shop for those that are local to Delmarva. Visitors will receive free parking at the Inlet Parking Lot. The store will also offer 50 percent off books; “Ocean City, Maryland: A Pictorial History” and “Shipwrecks and Rescues” as well as 50 percent off DVDs; “Once Upon A Sand Dune” and “The Storm of 1962.” 410-2894991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
ANNUAL LOCAL’S APPRECIATION WEEK
MINI PUMPKIN DECORATING
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, All Day Children of all ages can decorate a mini pumpkin to take home. For all ages. Library will supply all materials. 410-632-3495 Taylorville United Methodist Church, 11252 Adkins Road, Berlin, MD, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast and lunch available. Featuring household items, furniture, toys, electronics, clothing, linens and Christmas Room. Auction items include antiques and collectibles and certificates to local businesses. beachgirl2008@verizon.net
FALL YARD/BAKE SALE AND SILENT AUCTION
Inlet Parking Lot and Boardwalk, 806 S Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 7 a.m. All are welcome to come wearing the most outrageous costumes they can dream up. The course utilizes the Boardwalk and main artery through the center of town to 69th Street and back. All 10 Miler finishers will receive a finisher’s medal. Register online or on site. Packet pick-up begins at 7 a.m. with the 10-mile run starting at 9 a.m. followed by the 5K race at 9:15 a.m. 443-497-4324, http://www.OCtrirunning.com
SEASIDE 10 AND 5K
Ocean City Presbyterian Church, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 410-289-9340
CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE
White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held every Saturday. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006
FARMERS MARKET
Eagle’s Landing Golf Course, 12367 Eagles Nest Road, Berlin, MD, 10 a.m. A 4-person Florida scramble. All-inclusive price of $125 per player or $500 per team includes greens fees and cart, two Mulligans per person, putting contest, “Tame the Beast” and raffle tickets. Proceeds benefit the youth programs at Ocean City’s Recreation and Parks. 410-2137277, http://www.eagleslandinggolf.com
7TH ANNUAL SWING FOR YOUTH GOLF OPEN
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes. Exhibitors will be on hand with merchandise, product demonstrations and interior and exterior displays. Also featuring artists and crafters. Admission costs $6 for adults; $5 for seniors (55 years and older) and students; and free to children 13 years and younger and military, police and fire personnel with ID. events@oceanpromotions.info, 410-213-8090, http://www.oceanpromotions.info
AUTUMN HOME AND CONDO SHOW
Bowen United Methodist Church, 8421 Newark Road, Newark, MD, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring oyster sandwiches, chicken salad, hot dogs, chili, vegetable beef soup, navy bean soup, sweet potato biscuits,
FALL FESTIVAL
baked items and beverages. Tractor Supply Company, 10452 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, MD, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A local photographer will be on site shooting Halloween-themed photos for customers’ four-legged family members and the first 25 customers will also receive a free magnetic picture frame. Costumes are encouraged. There will also be a bake sale. 410-641-0310
HALLOWEEN PET PHOTOGRAPHY EVENT
Maryland State Police, Berlin Barrack “V”, 9758 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. State police barracks throughout Maryland will act as a collection station giving citizens an opportunity to dispose of all unwanted and unused prescription drugs. Lt. Earl Starner, 410-641-3101
NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY
Boardwalk at N. Division St., Ocean City, MD 21842, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Giant Halloween Beach Maze featuring wicked witches, pirates of the sand, scary scarecrows, ghouls in the graveyard, zombies and more. This event is free. The event will be open one hour later on Oct. 28 leading up to the OC Fright Lights laser show and fireworks. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://specialeventpro.com
O.C.TOBERFEST HALLOWEEN BEACH MAZE
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring the fearful labyrinth. The first 30 survivors escape with a free book. 410-524-1818
HAUNTED LIBRARY AT OCEAN CITY
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come in costume and trick-or-treat around the library. There will be games, snacks, crafts and a maze. All ages welcome. 410-524-1818
OC HALLOWEEN PARTY
Worcester County Humane Society, 12330 Eagles Nest Road, Berlin, MD, 12 to 3 p.m. Kid’s activities, bake sale, artists and vendors. At noon, there will be a Blessing of the Animals. (Dogs must be leashed and cats in a carrier. Costumes encouraged.) Pet Portraits from noon to 2 p.m. for a $10 donation. At 2 p.m., there will be a Worcester County K-9 Unit demonstration. Lunch will be available for a $5 donation. The shelter will be offering $25 cat adoptions and $100 dog adoptions. 410-213-0146, http://www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org
HUMANE SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE
Boardwalk around the amusement pier and Inlet Parking Lot, 401 S Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 12 to 2 p.m. Vehicles, such as an Ocean City beach tractor, wheel loader, articulating bus, Beach Patrol ATV and Ocean City Police Cruiser, will be on hand to touch, climb in, take photos with and simply enjoy. http://www.ococean.com
BIG TOYS ON THE BOARDWALK
Sunset Park, 700 S. Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Attendees get unlimited samples of more than 30 beers from 14 Eastern Shore brewers. Local vendors, food trucks and live music. First
OCTOBERFEST CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
800 ticket-holders to arrive will receive a souvenir glass. VIP ticket-holders may arrive an hour early to pick up their event T-shirt and enjoy special access to the brewers and the beer. General admission ticket-holders may arrive at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available online or at the door at a cost of $35 for general admission or $50 for VIP tickets. This is a pet-friendly event. Raindate is Oct. 29. http://shorecraftbeer.ticketspice.com/octoberfest Boardwalk at N. Division Street, Ocean City, MD, 1 p.m. Registration and team check-in begins at noon. Build a pumpkin race car and compete in this side-by-side, down-hill race. Prizes awarded in each division as well as creativity. Download the event rules from ococean.com or 410-798-6304, https://specialeventpro.com
O.C.TOBERFEST GREAT PUMPKIN RACE
White Horse Park, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 1 to 4 p.m. Come dressed in your Halloween costume and enjoy a costume contest, trick-or-treating carnival games, face painting, pony rides, moon bounces, a haunted hayride, crafts, refreshments for sale and more. A pumpkin carving contest will take place from 2-3 p.m. A Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Contest will be held at 3:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to all ages. Some attractions may require a small fee. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks, 410-641-7052, http://www.OceanPines.org
OCEAN PINES HALLOWEEN/FALL FESTIVAL
Remson Methodist Church, 4249 Sheephouse Road, Pocomoke City, MD, 4 to 7 p.m. All-You-Can-Eat chicken and dumpling dinner with all the trimmings. Cost is $13 for adults, $6 for children 6-12 years and free to those 5 and younger. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Carry outs available. Diane, 410-957-1351
CHICKEN AND DUMPLING DINNER
Club 360, Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842, 6 to 9 p.m. Featuring an appetizer buffet and happy hour pricing on drinks, dancing, costume prizes, door prizes, 50/50 and silent auction. Benefiting the American Cancer Society. Hosted by Team Refuge. Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased by calling Joann Waysz, 215828-5521 or Beth Rossiter, 302-436-0821
HALLOWEEN HAPPY HOUR
SUN, OCT. 29 Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, All Day The museum will offer free admission and 10 percent off most items in the gift shop for those that are local to Delmarva. Visitors will receive free parking at the Inlet Parking Lot. The store will also offer 50 percent off books; “Ocean City, Maryland: A Pictorial History” and “Shipwrecks and Rescues” as well as 50 percent off DVDs; “Once Upon A Sand Dune” and “The Storm of 1962.” 410-2894991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
ANNUAL LOCAL’S APPRECIATION WEEK
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CALENDAR Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, All Day Children of all ages can decorate a mini pumpkin to take home. For all ages. Library will supply all materials. 410-632-3495 Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes. Exhibitors will be on hand with merchandise, product demonstrations and interior and exterior displays. Also featuring artists and crafters. Admission costs $6 for adults; $5 for seniors (55 years and older) and students; and free to children 13 years and younger and military, police and fire personnel with ID. events@oceanpromotions.info, 410-213-8090, http://www.oceanpromotions.info
AUTUMN HOME AND CONDO SHOW
Boardwalk at N. Division St., Ocean City, MD 21842, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Giant Halloween Beach Maze featuring wicked witches, pirates of the sand, scary scarecrows, ghouls in the graveyard, zombies and more. This event is free. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://specialeventpro.com
O.C.TOBERFEST HALLOWEEN BEACH MAZE
Church of the Holy Spirit parking lot, 10001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 11:30 a.m. In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, who loved all animals and whose feast day if Oct. 4. Pets should be on leashes or otherwise under their owners’ control. Any size, shape or type of pet is welcome. You may also bring a photo of a departed pet, or a stuffed animal that mean a lot to you. 410-723-1973
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS CEREMONY
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 1 to 3 p.m. Featuring carnival games, arts & crafts, hayrides and snacks. Costume contests scheduled throughout the event. Admission is one bag of individually wrapped candy. Pre-registration is not required. 410-250-0125
HALLOWEEN SPOOK-OUT PARTY
MON, OCT. 30 Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, All Day The museum will offer free admission and 10 percent off most items in the gift shop for those that are local to Delmarva. Visitors will receive free parking at the Inlet Parking Lot. The store will also offer 50 percent off books; “Ocean City, Maryland: A Pictorial History” and “Shipwrecks and Rescues” as well as 50 percent off DVDs; “Once Upon A Sand Dune” and “The Storm of 1962.” 410-2894991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
ANNUAL LOCAL’S APPRECIATION WEEK
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, All Day Children of all ages can decorate a mini pumpkin to take home. For all ages. Library will supply all materials. 410-632-3495
MINI PUMPKIN DECORATING
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 2 p.m. Dawn Manyfeathers will make Lotus Flower Cookies and talk about the benefits of eating gluten free foods. 410-632-3495
GLUTEN FREE COOKING
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 4 p.m. Annual celebration of games, play, libraries and learning that anyone can join and costs absolutely nothing to play. Gamers of all ages welcome to join in for a variety of board games. 410-641-0650
INTERNATIONAL GAMES WEEK KICKOFF
Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Berlin group No. 169. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. The group meets each Monday. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. 410-641-6876
DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS
TUE, OCT. 31 Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, All Day The museum will offer free admission and 10 percent off most items in the gift shop for those that are local to Delmarva. Visitors will receive free parking at the Inlet Parking Lot. The store will also offer 50 percent off books; “Ocean City, Maryland: A Pictorial History” and “Shipwrecks and Rescues” as well as 50 percent off DVDs; “Once Upon A Sand Dune” and “The Storm of 1962.” 410-2894991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
ANNUAL LOCAL’S APPRECIATION WEEK
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, All Day Children of all ages can decorate a mini pumpkin to take home. For all ages. Library will supply all materials. 410-632-3495
MINI PUMPKIN DECORATING
Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 10:30 a.m. At 10:30 a.m. enjoy crafts, snacks and activities for infants and children up to age 5. Then at 3:30 p.m., drop in the library before going trick-or-treating for crafts and candy. 410-957-0878
CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10:30 a.m. A spooky story time and a parade around the library to celebrate Halloween. 410-208-4014
HALLOWEEN STORYTIME & PARADE
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410641-0650
STORY TIME ‘PUMPKINS’
White Marlin Mall, 12641 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, MD, 4 to 6 p.m. Children, 12 years and younger, must be in costume to receive a small token of appreciation from participating merchants. Many of the shops will hold special sales as well. The White Marlin Mall Trick or Treat celebration will coincide with “Trick or Treat Off the Street” at the neighboring Tanger Outlets that also invites children 12 years and younger. http://www.whitemarlinmall.com
HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREATING
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St.,
STEM FEST: HARRY POTTER STEM PARTY
Snow Hill, MD, 4 to 5 p.m. Explore science in the Harry Potter universe. Come in costume for a chance to win a door prize. For children ages 8 and older. 410-632-3495 Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 5:30 p.m. A special Maryland STEM Festival Event where the group will perform science experiments on food. For all ages. 410-524-1818
STEM FEST ‘FOOD EXPERIMENTS’
Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m. The group meets each Tuesday. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and health lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Pocomoke Elks Lodge 1624, 1944 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bingo at 7 p.m. and regular games start at 7:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public. 410-957-3556
BINGO
WED, NOV. 1 Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, All Day Children of all ages can decorate a mini pumpkin to take home. For all ages. Library will supply all materials. 410-632-3495
MINI PUMPKIN DECORATING
and talks about its origins. 410-208-4014 Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and Carolina Beach music. A $5 donation per person to benefit Veterans and local charities in the Delmarva region. Elk members and their guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB
Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. cliff0917@aol.com, 410-641-1700
OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING
THU, NOV. 2 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. The group meets every Thursday. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. 410-251-8163
COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT
Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4 to 6 p.m. Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410-524-0649; or Dianne, 302-5414642. http://www.BeachSingles.org
BEACH SINGLES
GRACE PARKER BREAKFAST
First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. All-you-can-eat eggs any style, pancakes, buckwheat pancakes, sausage, ham, biscuits, hash brown potatoes, grits, coffee and tea. Cost is $8 to eatin and $6 to carry out. Milk, soda and orange juice available. 410-289-9340
ANNUAL ITALIAN FEAST AND SILENT AUCTION
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY
ANIMATION AFTER HOURS
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 3-7 year old children. 410-524-1818
BOOK SIGNING
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. Meets every Wednesday. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org
STEAM FEST: ‘CRAZY SCIENCE LAB’
Rite Aid, 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, MD, 1 to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Wednesday of every month. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268
HYPERTENSION CLINIC
Rite Aid, 11011 Manklin Creek Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 1 to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Wednesday of every month. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268
HYPERTENSION CLINIC
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 1 p.m. Presenter Sean Gaskell plays music on the West African Kora
MUSIC ON THE WEST AFRICAN KORA
Nick’s House of Ribs, 14410 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 5 to 8 p.m. Silent auction items include autographed sports items, wine baskets, gift baskets and gift certificates. Cost is $15 per adult, $6 per child 4-9 years old, and free to those 3 and younger. Benefiting Play It Safe 2018. Donna Greenwood, 410-289-7060 Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Animation expert Seth Nedrow hosts this educational showcase of rare, classic, groundbreaking, and bizarre animation from every era around the world. Designed for an adult audience. 410-524-1818 Knights of Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 7:30 p.m. Anna Foultz will be on hand to sign her book, “Two Steps Forward, A Memoir.” Books will be available at the event. Cost is $30. To preorder the book, visit www.twostepsforwardmemoir.com.
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OCTOBER 27, 2017 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.
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Full-Time, Year Round Health Benefits Apply in person Tues. thru Thurs., 9-3 p.m. @ Golden Sands 10900 Coastal Highway
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Comptroller/Financial Manager
Franchise Management Services, one of the fastest growing franchise organizations in the Delmarva region, has an immediate opening for a Comptroller / Financial Manager. Significant previous experience required in managing finances for multiple companies and managing multiple reports; intimate knowledge of accounting, Quick Books, and MS Office required. MBA or CPA is a plus. Industry leading salary Benefits Include: 401K, Health Insurance, Vacation & Sick Time. Please email resumes to: fmsdunkindonuts@gmail.com or fax: 410-520-0199. Please include in your subject line: Comptroller / Financial Manager.
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Experienced Cleaner. Reliable w/own transportation, cleaning supplies, trustworthy & dependable. Call Donna 301-712-5224. Only serious inquiries apply.
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Motorized Shade Sales Person: Electronic Interiors, a home automation company, is seeking a Motorized Shade Sales Person to join their award-winning team. The sales person would cover the Eastern Shores of Maryland and Delaware. Experience with Lutron and QMotion motorized shades is required. To apply: Call 410-213-7372
Year-Round/Part-Time
*Certified Lifeguards *Recreation Attendants Please apply in person at the new Health and Aquatic Club at Bayside 31264 Americana Prkwy., Selbyville, 19975 Call: 302.988.2315, x 0 Or email: baysiderecreation@troon.com
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Employment Opportunities:
Year Round, Full/Part Time: Banquet Servers, Server, Banquet Housestaff, Host/ Hostess, Room Attendant (Van will pick up in Salisbury/ Selbyville), AM Lobby, Laundry Supervisor, Laundry Attendant, Warehouse Clerk, Maintenance, Housekeeping Housestaff, Food Runners
Free employee meal and excellent benefits.
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
Retail & Online Packaging Department • Process and package online orders for mailing • Assembly of packaged perishable goods for retail store sale • Pricing of bulk non-perishable merchandise Must be able to stand for up to an 8 hour shift and be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Must have basic computer skills and have no known food allergies. Candy Kitchen offers competitive wages and seasonal incentive programs. Apply In Person at our Corporate Office Tuesday through Friday 12 pm - 4 pm 5301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
Office Assistant / Filing Clerk Wanted
Full Time $12.00 per hour Provides administrative, secretarial and clerical support to others in the office to maintain an efficient office environment. Job Tasks and Responsibilities: Filing, Mail & Correspondence, Data Entry & Computer Work, Customer Service, fax, scan and copy documents, Answer phones and transfer to the appropriate staff Education and Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent Previous office experience may be requested but this can also be entry level position Competent computer skills including MS Office or equivalent internet skills including use of e-mails, group messaging and data collection, Numeracy and literacy skills Required Key Competencies: Organization and planning skills, Work management and prioritizing skills, Verbal and written communication skills, Problem solving ability, Attention to detail, Accuracy, Flexibility, Reliability, Teamwork Email Resume to: dunkindonutjobs@gmail.com Subject Line: Office Assistant or Apply in Person @ 9919 Golf Course Rd., Ocean City MD Serious inquiries only, must live within a 30 minute radius of West Ocean City Maryland.
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Loss Prevention Assistant Wanted
Full Time - $10.00-$12.00 per hour Job Tasks and Responsibilities: Conducts video surveillance of assigned stores to identify loss of company assets and non-compliance with store operating policies and procedures. Education and Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Competent computer skills including MS Office or equivalent internet skills including use of e-mails, group messaging and data collection, numeracy and literacy skills Required Key Competencies: Strong skills in accuracy, attention to detail, prioritizing and follow up, and problem solving. Organization and planning skills, Verbal and written communication skills, flexibility, reliability, and teamwork Email Resume to: dunkindonutjobs@gmail.com Subject Line: Loss Prevention or Apply in Person @ 9919 Golf Course Rd., Ocean City, MD Serious inquiries only, must live within a 30 minute radius of West Ocean City Maryland.
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We’re Berlin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, a 165-bed skilled nursing facility providing the Berlin community with a variety of services for over 35 years, including short-term rehab, long-term care, ventilator care and dementia services. We treasure the relationships we’ve developed and strive to provide a warm, supportive environment that promotes a positive experience for both our patients and employees. Join our clinical team and see what we can do for your career.
RNs/LPNs
Full Time, Part Time & PRN Ideal candidates must possess a current Maryland RN/LPN license and LTC experience.
GNAs
Full Time, Part Time & PRN Requires a CNA certification for the state of Maryland. LTC experience is a plus Our team members enjoy a competitive hourly pay rate along with comprehensive benefits for full-time members. Send your resume to Douglas.Mckinon@FundLTC.com Berlin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 9715 Heathway Drive, Berlin, MD 21811 P: 410-641-4400 ~ F: 410-641-0011 EOE, M/F/H/V, Drug-Free/Smoke-Free Workplace
Entry Level Office Assistant
Candy Kitchen Shoppes, Inc. a family owned and operated business is seeking a bright, energetic administrative assistant to join our office staff. This is a full time entry level position with potential for long-term growth within the company. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a positive attitude that has organizational skills and pays strong attention to detail, is self-motivated, likes to work in a fast-paced environment and is customer service oriented. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Providing administrative support to office staff • Answering phone calls, relaying messages, providing information and customer service • Performing administrative tasks in an organized, accurate and timely manner • Recordkeeping including maintaining files and databases • Ad hoc projects as needed Requirements: • Must be available to work Monday through Friday and some Saturdays (June through August) • Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments well while unsupervised • Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Publisher Send resume to ckcareers@candykitchens.com or apply in person: 5301 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City MD 21842 Tuesday through Friday, 12noon – 4pm
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HELP WANTED
Fence/Railing Installer. Full time, year-round. Must have driver’s license. 410-6413880
SEEKING EXPERIENCED Presenters for life-enrichment program! Are you an expert in history, literature, arts or culture, with a passion for sharing your knowledge in a 90-minute presentation? Contact Jennifer: 302-5647653, jidzi@troon.com for details and to schedule your speaking engagement!
Now Hiring Security Guard
Full-Time & Part-Time, Year Round Apply in person Tues. thru Thurs., 9-3 p.m. @ Golden Sands 10900 Coastal Highway
NOW HIRING!! Production Crew
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Francis Scott Key Family Resort seeks a Full-time Maintenance Person Must be punctual and possess a valid driver’s license. Preferred Hotel Maintenance exp. and or Plumbing and Electrical Knowledge a Plus! We are currently in the top for Ocean City Hotels on TripAdvisor and looking for a team player who is willing to become a part of our hard working team! Resumes can be emailed to info@fskfamily.com Applications available at the Front Office 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842
RENTALS
Available Nov. 1, 2BR/2BA, Bayside, 47th St. Fully furnished, max occupancy 4. Has central heat/AC, has bay view and outdoor pool. $975 per month, security deposit and first/last months rent to move in. Resort Rentals, LLC, 410-524-0295. Apartment For Rent. YearRound. Mid-town Ocean City. Oceanside and view. 4BR, 1BA. Small kitchen. $1400/ month. All utilities, electric & water incl. No pets. 443-8802486. Year-Round Ocean Pines, 5BR, 2BA w/Garage. All electric appliances. Heat pump and Central air. NO PETS. Deposit required. $1300/month. 443-235-2556
West Fenwick Island 2/3BR, 2.5BA, YR. $1500 month + Util. No Smoking/ Pets, Security Dep., Good Credit. Avail 12/01. 917-6427030 Winter Rental, 52nd St. Oceanside. 1BR, 2BA. Furnished. Includes cable & WiFi. Utilities separate. $650 monthly + security. Avail November 1-April 1. 443-995-5311
FOR RENT - Two bedroom, two bath Waterfront Mobile Home. $800 per month for winter rental / $1000 per month year round. 11212 Gum Point Road, Berlin, MD. Near Casino. 410-430-9797
Winter Rental in North OC. Beautiful 2BR, 2BA Condo. W/D & DW. $925/mo. + one month security. Utils. incl. No pets/smoking. Call 717-8161790.
Off-Season Rental
Nov. 1 to May 20 2 bedroom, 2 bath Furnished Condo 120th St., non-smoking. $750 + utilities.
301-980-4444
RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764
WEEKLY • SEASONAL
R E N TA L S
The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD
Full Time, Year Round • Reservations Supervisor • Common Area Supervisor • Maintenance (Must have electrical and plumbing experience) Experience required for all FT/YR positions.
Year Round • Line Cook • Bellman • AM/PM Dishwasher • Banquet Houseman • Hostess • Server • Food Runner
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RENTALS
Year Round Rental, Sunset Village, West Ocean City. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Swimming Pool. $1100. 443235-6770 Year Round, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with nice sized living room. Utilities not included. Avail. furnished or unfurnished. Small pet ok. $850/month. Only text 631-949-3342.
Winter Rentals Available on St. Louis Avenue, right before 1st Street, Ocean City. Call 301-331-2209. OC Winter Rental - 1 Bedroom Efficiency Apt. Fully furnished. $695/mo. Utilities & cable included. 443-5062738 3BR, 2.5BA, YR OP. Three season-porch, open decks, fireplace, oversized garage. No smoking/pets. $1295/ month + utilities & sec. deposit. Good credit. 301-5096515
WINTER RENTAL Month-to-month till April 15th. $700 a month & $350 sec. dep. and you can be in today. All utilities included. Cozy, fully furnished Apt. on 57th St., Oceanside. 2BR, 1BA, no pets, no smoking inside. 2person max. Quiet adults only. BlueTurtleApartments.com 410-422-4780 Year Round Rentals available in West Ocean City. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Call 1-877-289-1616 for more information.
ROOMMATES ROOMMATES
Year-Round Roommate Wanted. $700/month includes utilities. 78th Street, Ocean City. 410-422-2395
Mature Roommate Wanted to share Townhouse in North OC. Private master with bath overlooking canal. Year-round. Everything included. $750/ month. Call 410-603-5110. Roommate Needed. Call 443-996-1069.
Female Roommates Wanted. YR/Seasonal OP House. 3 rooms available. 2 w/shared bath $650 each. 1 w/private suite $650. Utilities included. Just move in. Pets ok/No smoking. Employed females only. 410-208-3570.
REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE
Adorable 2BR, 1BA Home. Move in ready. Berlin. $148,500. Call Howard Martine Realty, 410-352-5555.
FSBO - Glen Riddle Lot
Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-289-8888 www.holidayoc.com
#136 Maid at Arms Lane Wooded & golf course view Details @ Zillow.com ID# 2102140338 $91,600 OBO Call: 410-707-9300
RENTALS
Single Family Homes Starting at $1100 Apartments Starting at $695
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West Ocean City. 2 Deep Channel Waterfront Lots with piers. $210,000 each. Call Howard Martin Realty, 410352-5555.
Sat. 11/4, 7am-1pm. 10548 Cathell Rd., Berlin. Antiques/Vintage, tools, farm equip., furniture and housewares.
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Office Space For Rent, Berlin Main Street - 1,040 square feet of office/retail space just south of Atlantic Hotel. Open front room 20’ x 26’, back room 20’ x 26’, including 13’ x 13’ office. High visibility location in bustling downtown Berlin. Contact Sharon Chandler at 443497-3097. Self-Storage Units on Route 50. 300 sq. ft. $190/mo. and 100 sq. ft. $75/mo. Call Bill 301-537-5391.
2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 225 sq. ft. Office space, $275/month. util incl Two 120 sq. ft. Storage Sheds, each $95/month Call 410-726-5471 or 410-641-4300
YARD SALE
HUGE INDOOR/OUTDOOR Warehouse/Yard Sale. Absolute demolition’s collection of items. Everything under the sun! 10/28, 8am-until. 7968 Liberty Town Rd., Berlin
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VEHICLES
1999 Honda Accord, 2-door Coupe. 209,000 miles. Inspected. Good condition. $1995. Call 301-509-6515.
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 714 OCEAN PKWY. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 10, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5123, Folio 155 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $303,000.00 and a current interest rate of 6.375%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 14, 2017 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, 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 $27,000 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. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lien-
holder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 312315-1) 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 www.alexcooper.com OCD-10/26/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 429 BANK ST. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 19, 2012 and recorded in Liber 6074, Folio 486 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal bal-
ance of $96,250.00 and a current interest rate of 3.875%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 14, 2017 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $10,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. 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 lim-
ited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 306589-2) 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 www.alexcooper.com OCD-10/26/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 6709 ATLANTIC AVE., UNIT #14 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated June 30, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4743, Folio 29 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $480,000.00 and a current interest rate of 7.125%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 7, 2017 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 14 in the “Beachwalk 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
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PUBLIC NOTICES record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $42,000 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. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said
defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 306046-2) 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 www.alexcooper.com OCD-10/19/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 10498 WORCESTER HWY. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated February 22, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4665, Folio 298 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $135,000.00 and a current interest rate of 5.625%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on OCTOBER 31, 2017 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, 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 $9,000 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. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 175421-2) 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 www.alexcooper.com OCD-10/12/3t _________________________________
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 1 IVY LA. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated August 4, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3823, Folio 434 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $59,700.00 and a current interest rate of 5.5%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on OCTOBER 31, 2017 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, 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 $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. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lien-
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PUBLIC NOTICES holder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 306584-2) 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 www.alexcooper.com OCD-10/12/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 8 SHORE POINT DRIVE OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Katie Lee Douglas and Duncan Douglas, dated July 21, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4755, Folio 305 among the Land Records of Worcester County,
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 attorOctober 31, 2017 AT 3:20 PM ney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF damages, and any deficiency in the GROUND and the improvements underlying secured debt. The purthereon situated in Worcester chaser shall not be entitled to any County, MD and more fully de- surplus proceeds or profits resulting scribed in the aforesaid Deed of from any resale of the property. If Trust. The property being sold is a the Substitute Trustees cannot concondominium unit and all common vey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall elements appurtenant thereto. Terms of Sale: The property will be the return of the deposit without be sold “as is” and subject to condi- interest. The sale is subject to posttions, restrictions, easements and sale confirmation and audit of the agreements of record affecting same, status of the loan with the loan serif any and with no warranty of any vicer including, but not limited to, kind. A deposit of $85,000.00 by cer- determination of whether the bortified funds only (no cash will be ac- rower entered into any repayment cepted) is required at the time of agreement, reinstated or paid off the auction. Balance of the purchase loan prior to the sale. In any such price to be paid in cash within ten event, this sale shall be null and days of final ratification of sale by void, and the Purchaser’s sole remthe Circuit Court for Worcester edy, in law or equity, shall be the reCounty. At the Substitute Trustees’ turn of his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, if a corporation or LLC, must proRichard J. Rogers, Michael duce evidence, prior to bidding, of the McKeefery, Christianna Kersey, legal formation of such entity. The and David W. Simpson, Jr., purchaser, other than the Holder of Substitute Trustees the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid pur- Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC chase money at the note rate from (410) 825-2900 the date of foreclosure auction to the www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-10/12/3t date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. _________________________________ In the event settlement is delayed Alba Law Group, P.A. for any reason , there shall be no 11350 McCormick Road abatement of interest. All due Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 and/or unpaid private utility, water Hunt Valley, MD 21031 and sewer facilities charges, or front (443) 541-8600 foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessOF REAL PROPERTY ments, not otherwise divested by ratKNOWN AS NO. ification of the sale, to be adjusted as 105 PINEHURST ROAD of the date of foreclosure auction, unBERLIN, MD 21811 less the purchaser is the foreclosing CASE NUMBER lender or its designee. Cost of all C-23-CV-17-000047 documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, Under and by virtue of the power shall be borne by the purchaser. of sale contained in a Deed of Trust Purchaser shall be responsible for from Cindy L. Cooley, William K. obtaining physical possession of the Cooley, recorded among the Land property. Purchaser assumes the Records of Worcester County in risk of loss or damage to the property Liber 4862, folio 603, and Declarafrom the date of sale forward. tion of Substitution of Trustees TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If recorded among the aforementioned the purchaser shall fail to comply Land Records substituting Mark S. with the terms of the sale or fails to Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Brian Mcgo to settlement within ten (10) days Nair, and Angela Nasuta as Substiof ratification of the sale, the Substi- tuted Trustees, the Substituted tute Trustees may, in addition to any Trustees will offer for sale at public other available remedies, declare the auction, at the Courthouse Door, 1 entire deposit forfeited and resell the West Market Street, Snow Hill, property at the risk and cost of the Maryland, 21863 on Monday, Nodefaulting purchaser, and the pur- vember 6, 2017 at 11:00 AM: chaser agrees to pay reasonable atAll that lot of ground and the imtorneys’ fees for the Substitute provements thereon situate in Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if Worcester County, State of Marythe Substitute Trustees have filed land, as described in the Deed of the appropriate motion with the Trust recorded among the Land Court to resell the property. Pur- Records of Worcester County, in chaser waives personal service of Liber 4862, folio 603, also being furany paper filed in connection with ther described in a Deed recorded such a motion on himself and/or any among the Land Records of Worcesprincipal or corporate designee, and ter County in Liber 2385, folio 031. Maryland, with an original principal balance of $960,000.00, and an original interest rate of 2.000%, 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
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The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $30,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within ten (10) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 6.87500% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. Defaulting purchaser also agrees to pay the Substituted Trustees’ attorney a fee of $350.00 in connection with the filing of a motion to resell. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees
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PUBLIC NOTICES Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-10/19/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. William Thomas Marshall Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. C23CV17000094
NOTICE ORDERED, this 3rd day of October, 2017 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 8939 Ironshire Station Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 1st day of November, 2017 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 30th day of October, 2017, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $45,600.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-10/12/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. JOANNE RENEE FARLEY ELAINE J. FARLEY ROBERT E. FARLEY 12639 Whisper Trace Drive Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-17-000130
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 3rd day of October, 2017, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 12639 Whisper Trace Drive, 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 6th day of November, 2017, 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 30th day of October, 2017. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $300,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-10/12/3t _________________________________ LOUIS F. FRIEDMAN ESQ FRIEDMAN & FRIEDMAN, LLP PNC BUILDING - SUITE 900 409 WASHINGTON AVENUE TOWSON, MD 21204
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17112 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY H. HOLLAND AKA: DOROTHY MAE HOLLAND Notice is given that Everett D. Holland, 1924 New Bridge Road, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 and Ricky T. Holland, 1302 Colona Road, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, was on October 10, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dorothy H. Holland who died on August 20, 2017, 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 10th day of April, 2018. 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. Everett D. Holland Ricky T. Holland 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 19, 2017 OCD-10/19/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2017 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 17-63, on the lands of Wor-Wic Community College, requesting a special exception to establish a classroom facility in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3) and ZS 1-202(c)(22), located at 10655 Cathell Road, approximately 150 feet north of Adkins Road, Tax Map 20, Parcel 216, Lot A in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 17-60, on the lands of Alba Reyes-Santos, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 50 feet from the center of the road right-of-way to 40 feet from the center of the road right-of-way (an encroachment of 10 feet) and a variance to the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 30 feet to 10 feet (an encroachment of 20 feet) associated with a proposed single family dwelling in the R-3 Multi-family Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1207(b)(3) and ZS 1-305, located on Madison Avenue, approximately 50 feet north of Wilson Avenue, Tax Map 5, Parcel 1, Lot 142 of the Glenn Acres Subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:40 pm Case No. 17-58, on the lands of Rayne’s Lands Holdings, LLC, requesting a special exception to expand an existing surface mining operation in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1201(c)(16) and ZS 1-330, located at 7645 Downs Road on the northwest corner of the intersection with Worcester Highway (U.S. Route 113), Tax Map 40, Parcel 180, in the Fourth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Case No. 17-62, on the application of Justin Hearne, on the lands of Logtown Road LLC, requesting a special exception (transient use) for the use of land for an outdoor vehicle obstacle course in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-
105(c)(5) and ZS 1-337, located at 8804 Logtown Road, approximately 1,383 feet west of Ocean Gateway (US Route 50), Tax Map 19, Parcel 58, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:50 p.m. Case No. 17-61, on the application of Mark S. Cropper, Esquire, on the lands of Russell Allen and Pansy Tong, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from a minor collector highway from 50 feet to 12.76 feet (an encroachment of 37.24 feet) in the RP Resource Protection District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-215(c)(1) and ZS 1-305(b), located at 13015 Old Bridge Road (MD Route 707), approximately 87 feet west of Martha’s Landing Road, Tax Map 27, Parcels 237 & 238, Lot 13, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:55 p.m. Case No. 17-59, on the application of Mark S. Cropper, Esquire, on the lands of Assateague Island Farm, LLC, requesting a special exception to allow a farm brewery operation in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(3), ZS 1-202(c)(45) and ZS 1-305 located at 8816 Stephen Decatur Hwy (MD Route 611), approximately 100 feet north of Landings Boulevard, Tax Map 33, Parcel 29, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-10/26/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 17-10 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 17-10 (Zoning - Time Limitations on Postponed Applications) was passed by the County Commissioners on October 17, 2017. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-113(c)(1)(B). (Adds a new subparagraph regarding the procedures for amendments of the Official Zoning Maps of Worcester County to provide that the applicant or their attorney may request a postponement of the application during the processing thereof at which time additional fees for re-advertising and administrative costs may be assessed; and further provides that if the request for postponement is not rescinded by the applicant or their attorney within two years from the date the original application was submitted, the application shall be considered withdrawn in its entirety.) § ZS 1-116(d)(1)(A). (Adds a new subparagraph regarding the procedures for applications filed with the Worcester County Board of Zoning Appeals to provide that the applicant or their attorney may request a postponement of the application during the processing thereof at which time additional fees for re-advertising and administrative costs may be assessed; and further provides that if the request for postponement is not rescinded by the applicant or
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PUBLIC NOTICES their attorney within one year from the date the original application was submitted, the application shall be considered withdrawn in its entirety.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/26/3t _________________________________ CAROLYN W. NAZELROD ESQ LAW OFFICES OF PETER G. ANGELOS COURT TOWERS SUITE 300 210 W. PENNSYLVANIA AVE. TOWSON, MD 21204-5324 SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17099 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DONALD JOHN BENZING SR. Notice is given that Margaret T. Benzing, 71 Abbeyshire Road, Berlin, MD 21811, was on September 26, 2017 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Donald John Benzing Sr. who died on January 3, 2017, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Margaret T. Benzing Personal Representative True Test Copy
Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell 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 26, 2017 OCD-10/26/1t _________________________________ IN THE MATTER OF: Abdelrahim Yousef Hajabdallah FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO: Adam Yousef Haj IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER Civil No.: C-23-FM-17-000454
NOTICE (Adult) (DOM REL 61) The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which he/she seeks to change his/her name from Abdelrahim Yousef Hajabdallah to Adam Yousef Haj. The petitioner is seeking a name change because: I want to simplify my name to reflect what people already call me. Any person may file an objective to the Petition on or before the 14th day of November, 2017. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgement by default or the granting of the relief sought. A copy of this notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county/city at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-10/26/1t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3) and/or Section 11093(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) and/or Section 110-94(3)(b) requesting a variance and/or special yard exception to enclose a second story open porch, a portion of which will en-
croach 7.3’ into the code-required 15’ rear yard setback, providing a 7.9’ setback. The site of the appeal described as Lot 15, Block 40, Section 3 of the Caine Woods Plat; further described as located on the southwesterly side of 139th Street, and locally known as 713-139th Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: JOSEPH E. MOORE, ESQ., ATTORNEY FOR BLAINE A. BUNTING – (BZA 2504 #1709500010) at 6:10 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance to allow construction of a 6.0’ wide deck in the 8’6” side yard setback, providing a 2’6” setback instead of 5.0’ as required by Code. The site of the appeal is described as Unit 106B of the Balmoral IX Condominium Plat; further described as located on the north side of Newport Bay Drive, and locally known as 106 Newport Bay Drive, Unit B, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: DAMIEN STARRS – (BZA 2505 #17-09500011) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-10/26/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD Thursday November 9, 2017 At 2:00 PM A request has been submitted to instl 5’x13’ pier ext to exist 5’x19’ pier, (1) btlft & (2) mooring piles, max chwd ext 37’ at 406 Bering Rd Parcel #9985 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm LLC Owner: Fred Brkic PW17-113 A request has been submitted to instl btlft w/poles, (2) addtl poles outside of slip & 4-pole jetski lift chwd 36’ at 14127 Caine Stable Rd Unit G Parcel #7097A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Constr Owner: Scott Myers
PW17-114 A request has been submitted to widen exist 2.5’ x 26’ pier to 6’ wide, no more chwd than exist 26’ at 724 S Surf Rd Unit 2 Parcel #9544A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Constr Owner: Gerald Halle PW17-115 OCD-10/26/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 20, 2017, AT 6:00 P.M. TOWN OF OCEAN CITY RE: CONVEYANCE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY A Public Hearing is scheduled on Monday, November 20, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., at the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council, in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. The purpose of this public hearing is to consider the conveyance of real property consisting of 4.005 acres lying and being situate on Route 90 west of Ocean Pines in Worcester County, Maryland, Tax Parcel No. 0273, Tax Account Identifier No. 03-009483. That being the same parcel of land that was transferred to the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City from the State Highway Administration of The Department of Transportation via Deed F.W.H. 487/22 dated September 12, 1975. The hearing will allow public input for Mayor and Council consideration as to whether or not it is in the public’s interest to convey the property to the State Highway Administration of the Department of Transportation. Additional information be obtained from the City Clerk’s office by calling 410289-8842. OCD-10/26/1t _________________________________
ADVERTISEMENT OF INVITATION TO BID STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UPGRADES PHASE 1: CEDAR AVE., MAPLE DR., AND PINE ST. TOWN OF BERLIN, MARYLAND Sealed proposals will be received by the Mayor and Council of Berlin, Worcester County, Maryland, at Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, Maryland 21811 until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 9, 2017, for the STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UPGRADES – PHASE 1: CEDAR AVE., MAPLE DR., AND PINE ST. located within William Street, Cedar Avenue, Maple Avenue, AND Pine Street, at which time the proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud. Potential bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting which will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Berlin Town
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PUBLIC NOTICES Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, Maryland. Bid documents are available from DiCarlo Precision Instruments, Inc., 2006 Northwood Drive, Salisbury, Maryland 21801 (410-749-0122). All inquiries shall be directed to Darl Kolar, P.E., Project Manager, EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC at 410-641-5341. OCD-10/26/2t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17137 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN GREGORY MURRAY Notice is given that Shawn Berger, 10015 Silver Point Lane, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on October 19, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of John Gregory Murray who died on September 25, 2017, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 19th day of April, 2018. 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. Shawn Berger 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 26, 2017 OCD-10/26/3t _________________________________
Commentary
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First Amendment: know what it says? No matter who or how many people read this opinion, a big percentage of them are likely to believe government should have the right to prohibit its publication if it sees fit to do so. This is according to a number of recent surveys conducted to determine how much the public knows about the First Amendment (not much, as it turns out) and whether the freedoms it guarantees are contrary to the national interests. Freedom of religion, for instance, is not limited to specific denominations or faiths, as 41 percent of the people surveyed by the Newseum Institute believe. That same poll also found 73 percent of its respondents believe the First Amendment should not protect “fake news.” That’s the real problem, since it leaves open the question of who gets to decide what’s fake and what isn’t. Certainly not the public, which tends to disbelieve what it doesn’t want to hear and is seldom afforded all the facts on which to base a decision. Presumably, that decision-making authority would rest with government, and, more specifically, the politicians who form it. Given the current fragility of the traditional political parties, as extremists on both sides of the aisle go to war against their own establishment members, it’s conceivable that one year’s fake news could be next year’s gospel, all according to who’s in charge at the moment. There’s no way a democratic society can survive in that environment. Yet, that appears to be how a growing number of people believe things ought to be. It’s scary stuff. As quoted in a Washington Post column this week, Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) said this summer, “The First Amendment is the beating heart of the American experiment, and you don’t get to separate the freedoms that are in there. You don’t have religion without assembly. You don’t have speech without press …” It’s a sad state when many people don’t get that, but it would be a much sadder state if someone no one liked was in charge and neither the press nor the public was permitted to say anything at all.
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Letters to the editor Real estate agents against R-1A zone
Editor, As has been reported [last] week by your paper, the Town of Ocean City has included a new zoning district – R-1A – in its draft Comprehensive Plan update to pave the way for a future with no short-term rentals in the R-1 district. The Coastal Association of Realtors would like to express to your readership the severity of this ban and how it may impact housing options when vacationing in Ocean City, as well as the overall economy on the Lower Eastern Shore and the right in this country to own and operate private property. What’s on the table now would only impact the R-1 district. But who’s to say that Ocean City will not decide to eliminate short-term rentals from all of its residential districts, thus limiting housing options for vacationers, particularly those who like to vacation with a large family and might prefer to rent a house, rather than several hotel rooms or condominiums. R-1A sends a message to vacationers that while Ocean City wants their patronage, they may only stay in certain parts of the town, because fulltime residents need to be protected from the tourism element. It’s not a very posi-
tive, welcoming message. The shore depends heavily on Ocean City to draw in visitors who spend their money at local businesses. Ocean City’s real estate industry is extremely important to the members of our association, as many people come here and decide to make substantial investments in a new primary residence, a second home, a retirement home, and/or a rental property. Last year, our members sold over $361.7 million in residential real estate in Ocean City. Obviously, people want to invest in Ocean City and that investment benefits many people, ranging from the Realtor to the home inspector to the restaurant owner to the boutique shop, and beyond. Limiting the usage of R-1 properties removes buyers from the pool of folks looking for investment opportunities in a resort town. We certainly want that resort town to be Ocean City, and not a resort in another state. There are currently more than 150 rentals in Ocean City’s R-1 neighborhoods. These properties were purchased with the understanding that they could be operated as short-term rentals. Taking that ability away from the owners is pulling the rug out from under their in-
vestment, as well as a clear violation of their right to rent their private property. Approving this rental ban in Ocean City constructs the framework for government overregulation across the Shore and across the state. Other municipalities can reference this policy to implement restrictions in surrounding rental markets, i.e. student housing needs in Salisbury and Princess Anne. Rentals are an important housing option for students, transient residents, low to middle income residents, and more. We may be talking about vacation rentals today, but it’s a slippery slope that could end up impacting other types of rentals in the future. We are asking the Town of Ocean City to remove R-1A from its Comprehensive Plan and continue to focus on education and enforcement, which has been working. The article in your paper was very informative, but it did not reference a very significant decrease in noise complaints since 2014, which several Ocean City officials have attributed to improved conditions in residential neighborhoods. R-1A is not needed and is a disservice to your readers. Don Bailey President, Coastal Association of Realtors
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PUBLIC EYE
You can’t hack a newspaper
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FERRIS’ DAY OFF Crews slowly took down the giant Ferris Wheel on the pier last week, leaving a hole in the beach skyline. Jolly Roger Parks Sales and Marketing Director Dean Langrall said that the wheel is being refurbished and upgraded for next summer.
By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher When people ask me if newspapers have any advantage over Internetbased media, they generally expect me to respond with the usual yuk-yuk lines: 1. You can’t line a birdcage with a computer; 2. You can’t wrap fish with your smart phone; 3. You can’t paper-train your dog with an iPad … well, you probably could, but … 4. You can make numerous funny hats with a newspaper, but just one with a laptop. Yuk yuk. The real advantage that legitimate newspapers have over digital media? You can’t hack a newspaper story. You can write a bad one or even a false one, but it’s yours to own. I will admit to having heard some years ago that a hacker was to blame for a newspaper photo caption that said a prominent Delaware politician, during a high school awards ceremony, presented an honor student with “a plaque and a big French kiss.” True story. Personally, I would have gone with something more plausible, like elves, but that’s not the point. You can’t break into or hijack printed material, which is why even if you disagree with what’s written, as people frequently will, you will know who wrote
it.
Just the other day, for instance, I got a call from someone who asked to see our stories before they went to print. “Hello, Mr. Editor. My name is Charlie and I ask for stories to read before time of printing my English to improve.” Something about the caller’s tone told me this wasn’t on the up and up. Besides, the only “Charlie” I hear from regularly is the one who emails classified ad orders that say, “Bulldogs cheap for sale. Send credit card please info.” Obviously, I rejected these requests, sharp operator that I am. What our nonhackable enterprise means for readers is that they can have confidence in knowing that we are not the unwitting hosts of foreign or domestic agents who …
We interrupt this column to present this breaking news: Hillary Clinton stole my dog, according to secret FBI files released by insiders, who say she also has agreed with President Trump’s proposed ban on travel by anyone with asymmetrical earlobes or one green eye and one blue eye or ... Yow! Someone hacked my column. I wonder if it could be …
Hello, Mr. Editor. This is Charlie. About those bulldogs …
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Adulltts $42.95 • C Chhildrreen 4-12 $21.95 • 3 & Under FFR REE
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Adult Buffet 5-6pm
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Friday & Saturday: DJ DUSTY 9 pm – 1 am
Sat . Oct . 28 Ocean Club Night Club
$500 CA C SH
F O R T H E B E ST HALLO WEEN COSTUME
HORIZONS & BREAKERS PUB MON-FRI Soup & Salad or Soup & Half Sandwich
Weekllyy S We Sppeciiaallss FRID DA AY A Y & SA AT TURD DA AY A Y
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REDUCED HAPPY HOUR DRINK PRICES
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Select Drafftts
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Domestic Beers Margaritas Rail Drinks • House Wines
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? 18 HI-DEF TVs • 2 Jumbo HI-DEF TVs Happy Hour Drink Prices & Food Specials During ALL Games
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Holidayyss & Specials Excluded
SA AT TURDA AY Y BRE EA AKF FA AST BUFF UFF FE ET 7am-10:30am $12.95 Adulttss • $9.95 Chiillddrren • 3 & Under FFrree
SUND DA AY A Y
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SUN, MON & THURS STTE EA E AK NIGHTTS S • 55--10pm
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