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Freshly-elected City Councilman Matt James hugs former Council Secretary Nancy Howard moments after his victory was confirmed Tuesday night. James captured 71 percent of the vote, far ahead of any other council candidate.
By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2014) In certain political environments, less can be more. Despite having taken knocks for his age and assumed lack of experience, Ocean City Council candidate Matt James – age 21 – ran away with Tuesday’s election, gaining the highest margin of popular support for a council candidate in any municipal election of the past several decades. “I didn’t expect it,” James said Wednesday. “Honestly, I don’t think anybody did. I think a lot of people thought [my age] was going to negatively affect me, but it didn’t. I think a lot of people saw the ‘young blood’ or the ‘new blood’ position as a positive.” Tuesday’s municipal contest saw 2,212 voters attend the polls, and another 136 valid absentee ballots cast, for the election of the mayor and four members of City Council. James was the top vote-getter in the council race with 1,666 votes, followed by Wayne Hartman with 1,345, incumbent Council President Lloyd Martin with 1,342, Tony DeLuca with 1,287, Chris Rudolf with 1,075, Joe Hall with 775, and Joe Cryer with 464. This means that James, Hartman and Martin will take the three seats whose four-year terms expired this year. DeLuca’s seat will be good for two years, since the spot was vacated by Joe Mitrecic halfway through his term. Mitrecic will be taking Ocean City’s seat on the Worcester County Commissioners. Although he was unopposed, 1,838 voters affirmed Mayor Rick Meehan for another term. See JAMES Page 9
Worcester turns further right than rest of MD GOP’s upset victories include state as well as local races; Shockley unseated at county
By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2014) Maryland has a new governor, and Worcester County has the same state senator, one new and one returning member of the House of
Delegates, the same state’s attorney, and a majority of new county commissioners. Voters consistently saw red in Worcester, even though Republicans had only the slightest numerical advantage over Democrats as of the final day of registration. Larry Hogan handily defeated Anthony Brown to become Governor of Maryland, and especially so in
Worcester County, where voters preferred him by a more than 2-to-1 margin, according to the first unofficial reports from the state. Only Andy Harris, who won more than 70 percent of the vote in his district, did worse in Worcester County than he did elsewhere in Maryland, winning by an overall total of 64.5 to 35.5 percent for challenger Bill Tilghman.
Democratic Sen. Brian E. Frosh defeated Republican Jeffrey N. Pritzker in the Md. attorney general race, winning 55.5 percent of the vote. In Worcester County, however, Pritzker won more than 61 percent of the vote. Likewise, Comptroller Peter Franchot, another Democrat, easily won reelection with 62.5 percent of the statewide vote over Republican chalSee MATHIAS Page 5
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Unofficial Worcester County Election Totals* State Senator Legislative District 38 Jim Mathias, Dem., 9,332 Mike McDermott, Rep., 8,754 Other Write-Ins, 10
House of Delegates Legislative District 38A Percy J. Purnell, Jr., Dem., 2,289 Charles James Otto, Rep., 3,069 Write-Ins, 1 Legislative District 38C Judy H. Davis, Dem., 3,342 Mary Beth Carozza, Rep., 9,126 Write-Ins, 1
County Commissioner Commissioner District 1 Merrill W. Lockfaw, Jr., Rep., 1,650 Write-Ins, 25 Commissioner District 2 Diana Purnell, Dem., 1,074 Lorraine Purnell-Ayres, Rep., 678 Write-Ins, 1
Commissioner District 3 Michael Stewart Maykrantz, Dem., 805 Bud Church, Rep., 2,013 Write-Ins, 0 Commissioner District 4 Virgil L. Shockley, Dem., 1,117 Ted Elder, Rep., 1,317 Write-Ins, 4 Commissioner District 5 Tom Wilson, Dem., 1,097 Chip Bertino, Rep., 2,094 Write-Ins, 3 Commissioner District 6 Madison Jim Bunting, Jr., Rep., 2,702 Write-Ins, 39 Commissioner District 7 Joseph M. Mitrecic, Rep., 2,123 Write-Ins, 25
Clerk of the Circuit Court Valerie Gaskill, Dem., 5,683 Susan Braniecki, Rep., 11,864 Write-Ins, 33 Register of Wills Charlotte Kerbin Cathell, Rep., 15,389 Write-Ins, 65
Judge of the Orphans' Court Bill Shockley, Dem., 8,769 Linda M. Hess, Rep., 10,632 J. Franklin Knight, Rep., 8,623 Dale Smack, Rep., 11,356 Write-Ins, 41
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Mathias survives challenge as of last absentee counts Continued from Page 1 lenger William H. Campbell. But in Worcester County, Campbell won more than 55 percent of the vote. One Democrat who did apparently survive the GOP juggernaut was Sen. Jim Mathias in the District 38 state senate race. Campaign manager Brian Kemmet said the senator was “cautiously optimistic,” owing to Mathias’ approximately 1,200-vote lead with around 1,800 absentee ballots yet to be canvassed late this week. Mathias is up against Republican Mike McDermott, who currently serves in the House of Delegates, but will no longer reside in his district due to a re-drawing of the electoral map. Republican Charles Otto defeated Democrat Percy Purnell to retain his District 38A delegate’s seat, by roughly
State's Attorney Michael W. Farlow, Dem., 6,222 Beau H. Oglesby, Rep., 11,589 Write-Ins, 10
the same margin Mathias holds over McDermott. Republican Mary Beth Carozza, on the other hand, nearly tripled her opponent Judy Davis’ total to become the first representative of the newly- formed District 38C. The county commissioners will have four new faces come January. Incumbents Jim Purnell, Judy Boggs and Louise Gulyas are retiring and will be replaced by Diana Purnell, Chip Bertino and Joe Mitrecic, respectively. Commission President Bud Church beat opponent Michael Maykrantz by nearly 1,000 votes, but the real surprise came when Republican Ted Elder, who has run unsuccessfully against incumbent Virgil Shockley several times in the past, was finally able to claim the win by a little more than See COMMISSION Page 8
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OC 2014: where has everyone gone? By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2014) All the facts and figures about the resort’s election – or any election, for that matter – don’t mean a whole lot if they’re pulled from a baseline that isn’t real. Readers may have noticed that the city’s total number of registered voters plummeted this year, from 6,343 in 2012 to 5,267 in 2014. Where did they go? For starters, not all of those 1,076 people disappeared in the past two years, explained Patti Jackson, supervisor of the Worcester County Board of Elections. Under the state’s protocol for purging the voter rolls, any voter whose election mail comes back as undeliverable is placed on an “inactive” voter list. If that voter does not
show at the polls for four years after that, he or she is removed from the roll. Thus, Ocean City residents who “left” the list of voters for the 2014 election may have been unresponsive since after the 2008 contest, Jackson said. “We saw a surge of voter registration for the 2008 presidential election,” Jackson said. “Those people may have been inactive in ‘10 and ‘12 and are now coming off the roll.” This was not always the case. Before the early 1990s, Maryland did not have a unified system that registered voters in state, county, and local elections simultaneously. The city kept its own, exclusive voter roll, and voters could be purged by consensus of the city elections board. “In the olden days, I could attend
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Curtain closing on Ocean City’s ‘own’ election Town board still in the dark about anticipated merger of muni. election in 2016
By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2014) Very few organizations play things as close to the vest as elections boards, which makes it all the more surprising when they seem a bit peeved. This past Tuesday was, presumably, the last time that the Town of Ocean City will use its own voting machines run by its own Board of Elections. So far, all lights are green toward merging the municipal ballot with the state, county, and national contests for 2016. But the last to know, apparently, will be the board itself. “I think we’re all kind of in denial because no one has told us that it was the last time,” said Ocean City Board Member Debbie Cook. “All we know is what we read in the paper.” It’s one thing to miss doing something you’ve done for the past 20 years. It’s another to not know if you
need to start missing it or not. “As far as I’m concerned, there’s been no conversation with City Hall,” said Board Chair Mary Adeline Bradford, who joined the board in 1988 and has headed it since 1990. “We have not been formally informed of anything.” In a resort that continues to aspire toward national- and world-level prominence, the Ocean City Board of Elections sees itself as one of the few remaining bits of glue that binds together the resort’s small-town core. The idea that the rest of the city would rather rid itself of them, and the confusion around the move, has cast a pall over the tight-knit group of volunteers. Prior to the 2012 election, the city council voted to change the date of Ocean City’s municipal poll from its old October date to the national “first Tuesday after the first Monday of November.” Proponents on the council argued it would result in better turnout to catch voters who would otherwise only show up for state and national contests. Participation in the previ-
ous three elections had been poor, and 2012 did indeed see increased turnout for whatever reason. Some, however, bemoaned the loss of Ocean City’s own election day, fearing that bigger contests would relegate the town’s election to the shadows and further the decline of the municipal election as an exclusive event for the community, something that has already begun to wane over the past decade or so. “The sense of community has lessened,” Bradford said. “I can remember a time when one newspaper
called the day ‘voter fest.’ People used to come out with barbecues. It was a celebration of the people that voted here.” “I can’t think of another thing that’s more quintessentially ‘Ocean City’ than election day,” Cook said. “I grew up here, and there were people I knew – at the polls was the one time I would see them. But they’ve either passed away or moved across the bridge.” The final nail in the coffin would be for the city to have its election on the same physical ballot as the other
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contests, which are run by the state biannual cost of putting on an electhrough county-level boards, thus ob- tion. viating the need for Ocean City’s own But there is natural skepticism board of elections. The consensus in from long-time Ocean City Board of City Hall is that it might as well be Elections members that anyone else done, since the dates are now the could run things as smoothly as they same, in order to make things more have done. easily-di“We had eight gestible for or nine people voters. working our ‘No one’s in it for the money. During the polls,” Cook said. last legislative You have to enjoy working with the “They had 35 over session in An- public. We don’t need a large group at the county, and napolis, Sen. they were serving of people. We pride ourselves on Jim Mathias, the same number keeping the cost low so that the at the city’s reof voters.” taxpayers’ money is conserved’ quest, sucBoard of Eleccessfully filed tions members do Board Chair a bill that reget paid $10 per Mary Adeline Bradford quires the hour for their state to absorb service – even on municipal the day of the eleccontests if the jurisdiction so re- tion, when they work from 6 a.m. to quests. 10 p.m. Ocean City will have to make a “No one’s in it for the money,” number of amendments to its charter Bradford said. “You have to enjoy in order to accommodate the state’s working with the public. We don’t voting procedures, according to City need a large group of people. We Solicitor Guy Ayres. Those changes pride ourselves on keeping the cost have not yet been put in motion. low so that the taxpayers’ money is The city believes it will save money conserved.” in the deal, paying a one-time cost to Many board members have the pothe county board for ballot program- sition in their blood. Cook’s mother See BOARD Page 14 ming and avoiding the recurring
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Board of Elections service runs in the blood Continued from Page 13 served on the board before her, and Bradford followed in her grandmother’s footsteps. Prior to being held in the convention center, the town’s elections took place in the gymnasium at City Hall, which used to be a school. Before that, voting was held at the firehouse on Dorchester Street. “My grandmother would set up the booths at the front of the garage,” Bradford said. “When the fire whistle went off, the ladies would grab the tables and the men who were working the machines would jump in the trucks – because they were firemen.” In fact, the machines themselves are the oldest current members of the board. Dating from the 1940s, the mechanical counting machines are essentially indestructible. Nothing needs to be transmitted or transcribed into a database – the machines are unlocked at the end of the night, the numbers read aloud, and each candidate’s totals added up, all in front of anyone who wishes to attend. Further, while the city has often fretted about what to do if it would have to replace the machines, board members themselves don’t see that being an issue. “They’re going to deliver and hon-
est election every time,” Bradford said. “You can’t hack them.” In fact, the company that services the machines issues a challenge to all of its technicians – a $10,000 bonus for anyone who can find a way to rig the votes. No one has claimed it, Bradford said. “There are all these concerns about fraud with electronic machines,” Cook said. “Ours, we read them right away, there’s no lag time, and no one can fool with them. We cost the town barely any money, we do it efficiently, and we put on a clean election. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the machines. No one does. It feels like we’re trying to change it just to say we changed it.” But even more than the loss of their traditional roles, or the annoyance of replacing something that works perfectly well, most of the board’s melancholy is directed toward the loss of an independent election as a town institution – emblematic of the dwindling sense of familiarity within Ocean City’s declining resident base. “I just feel like so much has been taken away from us,” Cook said. “We used to have grocery stores and pharmacies downtown and you could walk around and see people you know. We’ve lost so much already – to lose the board is really hard.”
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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2014) If you thought that the election was the most “important but mind-numbingly dull� thing in the news this week, brace yourself. The city released its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the 2013-2014 fiscal year this week, providing a detailed look at exactly where the city stood as of June 30, 2014, the last day of the July-to-June financial cycle. Although very few people probably noticed, this year’s CAFR does include the first of two major additions on pension and benefit funding as required by the Government Accounting and Standards Board. The rule that went into effect for this year of reporting – GASB Standard 67 – adds a considerable amount of additional required information to the notes on the city’s two pension funds, for public safety and general employees. The positions of both funds improved slightly over the course of the last year. At the close of the 20132014 cycle, the general employees’ fund held $50,770,336 in assets, versus $59,269,203 in total anticipated liabilities for current and future retirees, for a funding level of 85.66 percent. Similarly, the public safety fund held $51,223,544 in assets and $59,917,072 in liability, for a funding level of 85.49 percent. The new tables for the plans, found on pages 87-91 of the most recent CAFR, also include additional details on the funding methods and assumptions used to develop the plan information. Although few of these details have actually changed, this is the first year they have been required to be disclosed on the CAFR. Most importantly, the city was using, through the end of this past fiscal year, the projected unit credit
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Drug Bust An Ocean City Narcotics Unit drug investigation begun in October resulted in the arrest of two residents last Friday. Charged with multiple drug offenses were Shakeim Fitzgerald Williams, 38, and Tiffanie Amanda Sunderland, 22, after police raided their S. Williams mid-town residence. A search of the home revealed approximately one ounce of cocaine, one ounce of heroin, a felony amount of marijuana, over $500 in cash and items reguT. Sunderland larly used to package and sell controlled dangerous substances (CDS). A cell phone found at the scene had numerous drug related text messages, police said. Williams and Sunderland face three counts of possession and three counts of intent to distribute. Williams was also wanted in Worchester County for failure to appear in court for a previous possession of CDS case. Sunderland and Williams were seen by a Maryland District Court Commissioner and have been transferred to the Worcester County Jail. Williams is being held on $125,000
bond and Sunderland is being held on $50,000 bond.
Stabbing The Ocean City Police responded to a stabbing at the ocean block of 90th Street on the evening of October 30. The officers arrived to find a 23-yearold male who had been stabbed in the groin multiple times. Police said the suspect, Aaron Lewis Million, 22, of West A. Million Ocean City fled the scene after the altercation and was found by police shortly after at a convenience store. According to the police report, the victim’s girlfriend had been staying at Million’s residence for a short time prior to this incident, and returned to the victim’s home to reconcile their relationship. Police said Million insisted on going with the woman and the physical altercation between the two ensued. Ocean City EMS transported the victim to Peninsula Regional Medical Center where he was in serious but stable condition. Million was charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, openly carrying a dangerous weapon with intent to injure and reckless endangerment.
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A guest who refused to vacate his room at a local hotel was charged Tuesday morning with resisting arrest and trespassing. According to police, there were called after Kyle Wingate locked himself in his room and refused to leave. Police said Wingate’s brother advised them that Wingate was drunk and had threatened to smash a bottle on “whoever’s head comes through the door.” The night shift manager eventually gave Wingate a trespass warning because he was disturbing other guests. Police asked Wingate to gather his belongings and leave, which he refused to do, police said. Wingate was arrested for trespassing and threatened the officers while they drug him out of the hotel. Police also alleged that he resisted arrest by making his entire body go limp and forcing the officers to carry him. Wingate was charged with trespassing, resisting arrest, second-degree assault and disorderly conduct.
DUI Maryland State Police charged Nicholas Thompson-Riviere, 26, with a DUI after he lost control of his vehicle, traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a guardrail and then collided with a tree in the wee hours of Nov. 1. The car was destroyed and the driver had to be extricated by Ocean Pines Fire and Rescue after be-
Theft The Ocean City Police Department is still looking for contractor John Alan Stull, 49, who allegedly took deposits totaling thousands of dollars from victims and then failed to complete the jobs. The Pittsville man was charged
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Witness statements leaked in Ochse case Oglesby contemplates next move after family creates website to release info
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2014) State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby is considering what action he might take following his discovery this week that a recently launched website, www.justice-forlocals.com, is featuring what appears to be authentic police witness statements involved in the investigation into the death of Justin Cancelliere. Cancelliere was pronounced dead in the early hours of Aug. 24, 2014 at Atlantic General Hospital. Arrested in connection with his death were Caleb Ochse and Christopher Blake Kendall, who were charged with
manslaughter, second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and fighting. The initial trial date is set for Jan. 7, 2015. It is unclear from the website how many witness statements were leaked. At least three, but as many as seven distinct accounts of the night’s activities were made public. The accounts vary, but the editors of the website highlighted portions where witnesses claim not to have seen any specific altercation between the victim and the accused. Most agree on a basic timeline: Rowdy people, elements suggesting a fight will ensue then an unconscious man laying the ground, likely Cancelliere, being loaded into a taxicab. Several witnesses admit to some level of intoxication during the night in question, and some of the witnesses ap-
pear to use English as a second language. Security videos have also been made available through this website and there are links to other published reports and a release from the Ochse family. The website’s blog is administered by someone using the handle “krochse,” and an advertisement that ran in the Oct. 31, 2014 edition of the Dispatch claims the family of Caleb Ochse owns the site. The advertisement notes it was “paid for by the parents of Caleb Ochse.” Under a banner headline urging voters to not support incumbent state’s attorney Beau Oglesby, a statement reads, “We are the parents of Caleb Ochse, wrongly accused by Oglesby in the death of Pennsylvania man Justin Cancelliere … but you can be the judge of his innocence by going
to our website.” A highlighted portion followed listing the Justice for Locals URL. The quoted portion of the statement originally appeared in all capital letters. When a domain name for any website is registered, certain information is made public, while additional security services may be purchased to shield the owners’ identities. In the case of www.justice-for-locals.com, those services were indeed purchased but the registration date of the site, in this case Oct. 29, 2014, remains viewable by the public. “We will address this in coming days,” State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby said. Ethically bound to not discuss details of an ongoing case, Oglesby declined to comment on the content of See FAMILY Page 18
POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 16 coming trapped in his car on Ocean Parkway. Police reported that the trooper smelled alcohol on Thompson-Riviere’s breath and he was charged with a DUI. An ambulance took him to Peninsula Regional Medical Center with non- life threatening injuries. No other passengers or vehicles were involved in the car crash.
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Family attempting to sway public in case of fatal fight Continued from Page 17 the site beyond stating the transcripts of the statements appear to be genuine. “This is why we have a court system. Attempts by the family to try the case in the court of public opinion are not the way any attorney should do business,” Oglesby said. Calls to the family were not answered.
exiting recession, and “the only department we’ve never cut is education.” Boggs noted that the commissioners have postponed road construction and cut departments’ budgets by 10 percent “multiple times” in some cases. She offered that the spring budget cycle was the appropriate time to outline new projects. “Everyone still wants to flush their toilets. We never laid off teachers or cut benefits,” Boggs said. Wilson said the timeframes involved were deliberately extended to leave plenty of leeway in the budgeting process for the challenges faced in subsequent cycles. Chief Administrator Harold Higgins defended the move, and said the Department of Education was acting based on an imperative they felt to give as much advance warning as possible. The schools said by the time the actual project becomes necessary, all the major school construction projects currently underway - Snow Hill High School, the replacement of Showell Elementary, and others - will have long been finished, and the Board of Education will have shifted their priorities toward a maintenance rather than a construction footing. “I’d rather know now than 6 months or a year before,” Commission President Bud Church observed. “What if the roof starts leaking on a floor we’re replacing?” Boggs asked. A motion to accept the schools’ proposal in its entirety failed to pass. Virgil Shockley abstained from voting because “I am not going to be here and I don’t want to put anyone else in debt.” A second motion, accepting the schools’ proposal but eliminating the roofing projects, passed unanimously. School Facilities Planner Joseph Price said the move would not affect the schools’ Capital Improvement Plan
“at all.” “Whether the middle school roofs are in the CIP or not,” Price said, “the reality is that the roofs are showing signs that they will need replacing and we are executing due diligence in identifying these future projects to the Board of Education, the State Public School Construction Program and the County Commissioners in the current CIP.” The schools were also prepared to discuss $660,000 for the design phase of replacement plans for Showell Elementary School. However, the commissioners noted that a formal request for the funding, usually in the form of a letter, had not been included with the request and so could not be heard. “Since our initial funding request in August for the design phase of Showell Elementary,” Wilson said, “we have had several meetings with the county executive, pertaining to the rescheduling of our request for the design phase of the new school. “There was no indication that a letter was needed when the funding request would be revisited by [the] commissioners or it would have been easily furnished. This unfortunate situation affects the students, teachers, parents and community of Showell Elementary School.” The board invited the Department of Education back to their next regularly scheduled meeting in two weeks, but the schools had already taken action in anticipation of the approval. “As a result of our meetings with county representation, we believed there would not be an issue with the funding request or with funding approval for the design phase,” said Wilson. “To avoid unnecessary delays, we scheduled the first community input meeting on November 12.” “This meeting must be cancelled; moving forward requires funding approval from County Commissioners.”
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The Worcester County Department of Emergency Services will be purchasing new protective clothing for use in ambulances, in order to comply with new Ebola guidelines from the federal Centers for Disease Control. The kits cost about $1, and each of the county’s 30 ambulances will require three kits. The commissioners approved $2,000 for the purchase, in excess of what was actually required to give the department “wiggle room” to keep up with changing federal guidelines.
Department of Recreation and Parks Director Paige Hurley got the OK from the commission to travel to Milwaukee, WI in April to attend the National Association of Sports Commissions National Conference. The funds will come from her department’s budget. The conference is
free to attend due to membership in Team Maryland, and the money will be used for travel, lodging and meals.
Berlin flood mitigation crossing county lines The commissioners agreed to work with the Town of Berlin to grant an easement for the town’s planned
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State funds dispersal backlogged Funds have been approved by the state to continue Worcester County’s Housing Rehabilitation Program, but have not yet been released to the county. The normal process, as described by Housing Program Coordinator Jo Ellen Bynum, would be for the county to spend the money and then seek reimbursement. Bynum said she was advised by the state that the office in charge of releasing reimbursement funds was backlogged and the delay could stretch into next month.
Housing rehab projects OK to go to bid The commissioners voted to move four housing rehabilitation projects to go to bid. The first is for an owner-occupied home in Berlin that will be rehabilitated and treated for lead. The next is for minor construction and rehabilitation to an owner-occupied home near Pocomoke City. The third will install a septic system in a home near Stockton. The last project will also occur in Stockton, and will concern replacing a well.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BRIEFS Continued from Page 23 tablishing an easement over the necessary parcel.
Funds for Mystic Harbour upgrade sought The US Department of Agriculture will be asked for $3.2 million to tie Eagle’s Landing Golf Course, Frontier Town, and Castaways Campground into the Mystic Harbour service area to bring the plant up to its full operational capacity of 450,000 gallons per day, from its current 250,000.
ing. Ideally, splitting the work into smaller projects would allow it to be distributed to several local contractors.
Bid awarded for replacement glass Two greenhouse structures at the Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant require replacement glass. The commissioners approved $157,918.27 to accept the winning bid from Erie Structures for the work.
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Replacement water line project in Pines The commissioners agreed to reduce the scope of the water line replacement project in the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area after no bids were received in two rounds of offer-
The commissioners found that a $30,000 budget for new fencing at the county’s central landfill will be used almost entirely for barriers to keep the garbage from escaping the confines of the site.
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Atlantic General Hospital holds job fair for nurses Facility combines personal attention with latest in technology and services (Nov. 7, 2014) A job fair will be held on Friday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin to meet with registered nurse and medical receptionist candidates interested in working with Atlantic General Hospital and Health System. Those interested can email jobs@atlanticgeneral.org or call human resources at 410-6419612 to register. Atlantic General Hospital has been providing health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties in Maryland
and Sussex County, Del. since May 1993. The hospital’s state-of-the-art facility combines old-fashioned personal attention with the latest in technology and services. It provides quality specialty care such as weight loss surgery, orthopedics, outpatient infusion for individuals with cancer or blood/autoimmune disorders, retina surgery and a comprehensive women’s diagnostic center. Atlantic General Health System, its network of more than 40 primary care providers and specialists, care for residents and visitors throughout the region. For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.
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Less plants, more concerts on horizon at Sunset Park City to spend $13K to pull grasses and brick over part of beds for better viewing
By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2014) You can have a park, and you can have a stage, but you can’t have both. After years of functioning as halfnature trail, half-concert venue, the city has finally decided to make some concessions toward turning Sunset Park into a more viable destination for the growing number of events taking place there. The Ocean City Council approved a $13,000 expenditure to remove some of the plantings nearest to the park’s stage, and pave over the vacant space to provide a better view for shows. “The plan is for the westernmost plant bed, from the electrical boxes south, to get pavers,” said Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito. “The bed behind that will also have the south half covered.” Located on South Division Street right-of-way west of Philadelphia Avenue – on the bay directly below the US Coast Guard Station – Sunset Park features extensive landscaping around its perimeters as well as sev-
eral large planting beds, roughly 20 to 30 feet square, within the park’s walkways. However, the park – which features a small concert stage on its bayside pier – has been used for the past several years as a venue for weekly concerts organized by OCDC. But seating for the events has been at a premium, given the space absorbed by the planting beds, which also block line-of-sight. “We’ll be leaving some of the vegetation in there…some of the trees on the north edge of the beds don’t affect viewing of the stage,” Petito said. Further, the two beds closest to the stage feature native grasses which many passers-by, including city officials, have found to just look like weeds. The city has also bemoaned the thick vegetation, throughout the park, that often hides sleeping spaces for the homeless. “We will also begin to start weeding out some of the thicker growth throughout the park for safety and visual reasons,” Petito noted. Rain-pervious brick pavers will be used to cover the south halves of the beds nearest the stage. Edging will be done using bricks which the city saved from the old railroad terminal that was previously on the site.
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(Nov. 7, 2014) Donations of food and related items necessary for Ocean City Baptist Church’s 36th annual Thanksgiving community dinner are being sought. Volunteers feed hundreds of people in the community every Thanksgiving at the church, located at 102 North Division Street in Ocean City. Many of those who attend or request dinners for carryout are either in financial need and hungry, lonely or without family or friends to share dinner with, or simply working in public service to the community on Thanksgiving. Through the generosity of the Ocean City community and many of its businesses, last year alone the church fed more than 700 people and organizers expect more this year as many continue to struggle. The Ocean City Baptist Church
Homeless ‘Caroline St. Crew’ squatting in vacant property By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov.7, 2014) A group of homeless people, who dub themselves ‘the Caroline Street Crew, has been charged with breaking into a downtown residence to use as a shelter for the night. On Nov. 1, Ocean City police received a call about a residence being burglarized on Second Street and Philadelphia Ave. Upon arrival, police discovered seven homeless men inside the vacant, winterized home. Police said the men were scattered between the three floors of the home and a door looked like it was kicked in upstairs. Scott Alan Bryant, Phillip Alan Weigel, Mark Darren Martin, Charles
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Ken Jordan, center, is surrounded by current and former co-workers during his retirement party at City Hall last Friday.
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Steve Doctor, of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, left, with Carol Cain and Kyle Kowalczyk, of Maryland Coastal Bays Program, count horseshoe crabs spawning on Skimmer Island near the Route 50 bridge in July.
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2014) Horseshoe crabs have occupied this planet for 450 million years, surviving mass extinctions, environmental change, volcanic eruptions, ice ages and asteroids. Even though human development can be pretty rough, it should come as no surprise that they aren’t going anywhere any time soon. Maryland Coastal Bay Program’s 13th annual horseshoe crab spawning survey shows positive results for the crabs, with volunteers collecting 66 surveys from five beach breeding sites to reveal a total of 35,278 crabs. That’s an 11 percent increase from last year, when surveyors found less than 32,000 horseshoe crabs. The data indicates an increase in horseshoe crab spawning throughout Maryland’s coastal waters since the inaugural survey in 2006 and commercial harvest restrictions are working to increase See HIKE Page 29
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Hike in male crabs seen as boon for diversity Continued from Page 28 local horseshoe crab populations. Volunteers and Coastal Bays staff collected surveys at North Assateague Island bayside; Skimmer Island near the Route 50 bridge; the Oceanic Motel at the inlet; Gudelsky Park in West Ocean City, and Sunset Island on 67th Street. This year, the two sites on Skimmer Island had the largest populations of spawning crabs, primarily because dredging has expanded that spawning area over the past three years. “The results indicate that we are experiencing more spawning nearly every year, which is good news for crab abundance and, by extension, good news for everyone because the crab is relied upon for biomedical and bait uses,” said Carol Cain, Technical Coordinator for Maryland Coastal Bays. “Additionally, we speculate that an increase in crabs is a good indicator of water quality.” Horseshoe crabs and their eggs are a significant food source for sharks, turtles and birds. After spawning, waves cause eggs to wash en-masse out of nests and collect in the wrack line, where the water meets the shore. Fish and birds then feed on the eggs, which are an integral part of their diet. Every year, thousands of shorebirds take a pit stop to the Eastern Shore to feast on horseshoe crab
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eggs. The crabs themselves are con- Coastal Bays Program completed stantly harvested for bait and bio- the surveys between May and July medical uses, thanks to anti-viral to capture peak spawning activity, and anti-cancer often taking to the components in beach during the their blue blood. full moon when the Conchs and eels ‘The results indicate that we are crabs are most acare also drawn to experiencing more spawning tive. horseshoe crab In the last nearly every year, which is bait. It is important decade, the surveys to make sure the good news for crab abundance have shown a gradpopulation continual increase in and, by extension, good ues to thrive male to female ranews for everyone.’ through surveys, tios. In 2014, for Carol Cain, Technical research and harexample, there Coordinator for Maryland were 5.2 males to vest records for these reasons, Cain every female horseCoastal Bays said. shoe crab, helping Spawning generto maintain genetic ally occurs between diversity and popuMay and July along the Atlantic lation health. coast, peaking in June in Maryland. Water temperature, wind direcVolunteers and staff from the tion and wave energy influence the
places where crabs spawn. Previous surveys show horseshoe crabs usually move to new areas along the coastline every year, which can complicate site monitoring. The Maryland Coastal Bays Program conducts its horseshoe crab survey every year and is looking for volunteers who live nearby and are willing to commit to sampling throughout the duration of the summer survey. They have received many offers of help for one or two evenings where people are visiting from out of town, but that makes training and conducting the survey more difficult, Cain said. “Nature is marvelous and I enjoy taking part in this survey,” she said. “It reminds me of how important it is to share the world and make sure we do not develop every square inch of habitat.”
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Winterfest opens for 22nd season, Nov. 20 Third Jingle Bell Run will race through Northside Park light displays, Dec. 7 (Nov. 7, 2014) The Town of Ocean City will be a bit brighter beginning Nov. 20, when the Winterfest of Lights celebrates its 22nd year illuminating Northside Park. Named a prestigious Top 100 Event for 2013 by American Bus Association and voted “Maryland’s Finest Holiday Tradition” by Maryland Life Magazine, Winterfest of Lights is an event geared toward the whole family. The Winterfest Express tram will take guests on a ride through a milelong animated wonderland of dazzling lights and displays, including the Twelve Days of Christmas and additional fairytale favorites. Christmas carols float through the air and throughout the Winterfest Village, which is located inside a festive and heated pavilion. To celebrate the spirit of the season, visitors can sip hot chocolate from The OC Recreation Boosters Café, or browse the Yukon Cornelius Gift Shop for that special stocking stuffer or Ocean City souvenir. In celebration of 50 years of the Boardwalk Tram, guests can take their photo at Winterfest’s very own Instagram photo spot, with a classic
Winterfest Express tram car. Don’t forget to visit Santa with your wish list and meet Mrs. Claus, who makes her first appearance this year at Winterfest. Whereas Santa is all about giving as a sign of appreciation, Mrs. Claus is here to spread her wisdom on staying healthy and lending a helping hand. This iconic couple will be on site to delight adults and kids alike through Dec. 23. The special opening ceremony, which kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, at Winterfest Village, is free and open to the public. The ceremony features Ocean City Elementary School’s “OC Stars” performing holiday songs and dance. In addition, Mayor Rick Meehan will flip the switch to light the Christmas tree and officially open the Winterfest of Lights. Even Santa will make a surprise appearance for the opening ceremony, which will feature free rides on the Winterfest Express train for the remainder of the evening. Adding to the excitement of Winterfest of Lights, the Jingle Bell Run and the New Year’s Eve Fireworks show will both be returning for a third year. The Winterfest of Lights Jingle Bell Run, which will take place on Sunday, Dec. 7, is sponsored by the Town of Ocean City’s Recreation and Parks Department
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and OC TriRunning. The race takes runners through an animated course of dazzling lights and spectacular displays at Northside Park. The New Year’s Eve celebration, which also takes place at Northside Park, will celebrate the beginning of 2015 with live entertainment, free gifts, warm hot chocolate, and the opportunity to ride through the Winterfest of Lights. Winterfest of Lights is located at Northside Park on125th Street, bayside. Beginning Nov. 20, the hours
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West OC harbor wins national award for work County earns recognition for partnership effort that led to 2011 renovations (Nov. 7, 2014) After undergoing major renovations in 2011, the West Ocean City Harbor, which provides top notch boating access to the Atlantic Ocean and Maryland’s Coastal Bays, earned the national Outstanding Large Project Award. The States Organization for Boating Access (SOBA) presented the award recently to project partners– the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Worcester County–at its annual conference in Little Rock, Ark. The completely renovated facility has a six-lane boat ramp, two ADAcompliant aluminum floating piers
and a 73-foot vinyl sheet bulkhead. It also features a repaved 153-space parking lot. The makeover was critical, as the facility was originally constructed in the mid 1970s and last remodeled in 1988. Owned and operated by the county, the site is free to use, open year-round, and serves 100-150 boats per day during the summer. “On behalf of DNR, congratulations to John Tustin, the director of Public Works for Worcester County, for undertaking what is now a nationally-recognized boating access project,” said Mark O’Malley, DNR director of Boating Services. “Because of his hard work and leadership, this facility will serve boaters for many years to come.” “Worcester County would like to thank SOBA for this award, but we could not have done it without the
support of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and DNR,” Tustin said. “This project clearly demonstrates that good things can happen when federal, state and local governments work together.” For nearly a decade, SOBA has annually recognized outstanding achievements in boating access, including individuals, agencies and organizations. The total cost for the project was $580,376, provided by the federal Sport Fish Restoration Fund and the Maryland Waterway Improvement
Fund. The monies are derived from federal excise taxes on fishing equipment and motorboat fuels, and from the 5 percent vessel excise tax paid when a boat is purchased and titled in Maryland, respectively. Since its inception in 1966, the state’s Waterway Improvement Fund has provided $300 million for 4,500 projects at more than 300 public boating access sites statewide. For more information on the facility contact the Worcester County Department of Public Works at 410-632-3766.
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New York City. Catch a Broadway show, ice skate or take a carriage through Central Park, view the Christmas trees on display at the Rockefeller Center, visit the museums, shop-til-you-drop at Macy’s, Saks, Toys R Us, FAO Schwarz or tour historic sites like the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building. This one-day trip costs $60 per person. •Thursday, Dec. 18, WCRP offers a day trip with two options: explore on your own at a cost of $60 per person for motorcoach transportation; or see the Radio City Rockettes perform at a cost of $120 per person, which includes motorcoach transportation and a ticket to the show. For more information or to register for a motorcoach tour trip, contact Lea Cataggio at 410-632-2144 x109 or email lcataggio@co.worcester. md.us. Visit www.WorcesterRecandParks.org for a complete list of all WCRP programs or to sign up for email announcements.
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(Nov. 7, 2014) Ginny and Randy Gottier of Mount Joy, Pa. were randomly selected to offer a proper name to the wild Assateague Horse known as N6EMSZ. The Gottier’s entered the Assateague Island Alliance Name That Horse contest while visiting Assateague Island National Seashore this summer. Ginny was thrilled when she received the news that their entry had been chosen and offered the name “Bella-Boo,” a pet name for their beloved cat. Bella-Boo is a 13 year old, unmarked Bay mare and can often be found within the developed zone of the park. She is the newest addition to the AIA Foster Horse Program and is available for symbolic adoption by visiting the AIA website, www.AssateagueIslandAlliance.org, and the Assateague Island Visitor Center in Berlin. The next opportunity to leave a legacy with the wild horses of Assateague Island is the AIA fundraising eBay auction for the naming rights of the only foal born in the Maryland herd in 2014. N2BHS-M needs a common name. Open bidding for the Name that Foal Naming Rights Auction will be held Dec. 5-15 (eBay seller AIA2009). The highest bidder during the 10day online auction will receive the naming rights for N2BHS-M, the pinto filly born in the Assateague State Park campground on Memorial Day. Starting bid is $300. All proceeds are tax deductible and benefit Assateague Island Alliance Inc., the friends group of Assateague Island National Seashore. The Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), a 501-c3 organization, is a Friends Group to benefit Assateague Island National Seashore. AIA financially supports educational, interpretive, scientific and recreational programs. All funds raised by AIA are for the direct benefit of Assateague Island National Seashore. Donations and purchases are tax-deductible.
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Area residents earn degrees from Wor-Wic Number of Wor. County students complete program graduation requirements (Nov. 7, 2014) A number of Worcester County students completed their program requirements to graduate with a Certificate of Proficiency (CT), Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT), Associate of Sci-
ence (AS) or Associate of Arts (AA) degree from Wor-Wic Community College this past summer. They are: Berlin: Alison Marie Ardis, AA, General Studies; Christopher E. Brown, CT, Nursing; Candace Lynn DiBuo, CT, Office Technology; Taylor Alane Farley, AA, General Studies; Kyle J. Hayes Jr., CT, Criminal Justice; Tina M. D. Hedley, CT, Nursing; Evan Charles Kolb, CT,
Four Worcester Prep alumni named National AP Scholars (Oct. 31, 2014) Worcester Prep seniors of the Class of 2015 and alumni of the Class of 2014 captured four National Advanced Placement Honors and 44 other honors from the College Board. Students commended as National AP Scholars who received a grade of 4 or higher on eight or more exams were Lucas Baier, Razaak Eniola, Lane Spangler and Alissa Talbert— all of the Class of 2014. AP Scholars with Distinction, who achieved scores of at least 3.5 on all AP tests taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams were: Ariella Anthony ’14; Sarah Arrington ’14; Lucas Baier ’14; Thomas Buas ’14; Christopher Choy ’15; Ben Clark ’14; Razaak Eniola ’14; Sarah Freund ’14; Mark Gee ’14; Alison Greer ’14; Christopher Klug ’14; Megan Kuczma ’14; Madeline Pilchard ’14; Alexander Scott ’14;
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Criminal Justice; Nicole Ligor, CT, Office Technology; Marissa M. Moesle, CT, Nursing; Alessandra E. Morton, CT, Nursing; Hanna Faith Mullins, AA, General Studies; Julianne O’Toole, CT, Criminal Justice; Santina Owens, AA, General Studies; Kendall Jamal Spence, AA, General Studies; Germeka Timmons, AA, General Studies; and Nina A. Tomaselli, AA, Business. Bishopville: Robert Davis, AA, General Studies; Anna-Maria Fernandez, AS, Nursing; and Amanda Griffith, CT, Nursing. Ocean City: Natalie Kathleen Cheng, AA, General Studies; Robert Coyne, AAS, Manufacturing; Katie E. Florich, CT, Nursing; Lauren Leigh Gilkey, AAS, Hotel-MotelRestaurant Management; Maryia Gooch, CT, Nursing; Jennifer C. Hernandez, AA, Business; Inna Jev-
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OBITUARIES MILDRED “MITTIE” YORK VAN NOSTRAND Ocean Pines Mildred “Mittie” York Van Nostrand age 82, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 at her home. Born in Victory, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Leon F. and Mildred Richmond York. She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, George C. Van Nostrand, and M. Van Nostrand children; George Gregory Van Nostrand and his wife, Pamela of Honey Brook, Pa., Stuart David Van Nostrand and his wife, Yan of Pasadena, Md., Stephen York Van Nostrand and his wife, Annie of Laurel, Md., and Kirk Winfrey Van Nostrand of Yonkers, N.Y. and his wife Mindy. of Guilford, VT. There are 11 grandchildren; Keith, Vincent, Jawanna, Jason, Talia, Christopher, Daniel, KariAnne, Nathan, Casey and Samantha, and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her daughter, Nancy Claire Van Nostrand, grandson Michael, and great-grandson Joseph. Also surviving, is a brother Col. Edwin York and his wife, Jean of Ridge Crest, Ca., and sisters; Anna Bucknam and her husband, Ron of Harrisonburg, Va., Theda Garcia and her husband, Fil of Kingsville Tex., and Philena Garey and her husband, Richard of Phoenix, Md.
Mrs. Van Nostrand received three degrees from Maryland Institute of Fine Arts in Baltimore, the last one being her Master of Fine Arts. She was a member of the Ocean City Art League and the Swimmin’ Women in Ocean Pines. Devoted mother, homemaker, and artist, her family was her life. A Celebration of Life was held at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin on Nov. 1, 2014. A donation in her memory may be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21804, www.coastalhospice.org. Inurnment will be private for the family. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. ROBERT C. MCGRAW Ocean Pines Robert “Bob” Clarence McGraw, 85, died at home following a brief battle with cancer on Oct. 19, 2014. Born in Covington KY, he was the son of the late Clarence Edward McGraw and Willa Lee Few McGraw, and was one of eight siblings. Bob is survived by his wife of Robert McGraw 42 years, Diane L. McGraw, and three daughters, Kathy Brennan of Broken Arrow, OK, Dana McGraw Dattelbaum and her husband, Andrew and grandson Benjamin of Los Alamos,
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NM, and Robin Green of Riverview, Fla., and grandson Paul Kinsey Green. Bob and Diane lived in Columbia, Md. for 25 years, deployed overseas to Cheltenham UK from 1973-1976, and retired to The Parke at Ocean Pines in 2001. Bob served in the United States Army, was recruited into the Army Security Agency, attended language school in Monterey, Ca., and transitioned to the National Security Agency in 1957. During his career, Bob worked as a cryptologist, a liaison officer, and an operations senior executive. Upon his retirement in 1985, he received the Meritorious Civilian Service Award. Bob has always been an “introvert,” a quiet and gentle man, but a deeply thoughtful and patient soul. Those closest to him knew well his quick wit and sense of humor, deep intelligence and unfailing love and support of his family and friends. Bob will be missed by many, but not forgotten. Bob donated his body to the Maryland State Anatomy Board to advance medical study. The gift of his body leaves a legacy for the improved health of generations to come. A celebration of life service will be held at the Community Church at Ocean Pines on Nov. 22, 2014 with visitation at noon and service from 12:30-1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802.
Letters of condolence may be sent to the McGraw family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. REVEREND RICHARD SMITH Wilmington, Del. The Reverend Richard Smith, pastor of St. Luke/St. Andrew Parish in Ocean City, Md. passed away on the evening of Oct. 29, 2014. He was 67 years old. The youngest of seven children, Fr. Smith was born on April 28, 1947 in Trenton, N.J. He Fr. Richard Smith served in the United States Army from November 1966 until November 1969. Before entering the seminary, he was employed by Mercer County, N.J. and held the position of assistant airport manager for operations and chief of the crash, fire, rescue and police department, for almost 20 years. In 1976, he married Rita Buffin of Trenton, N.J. who passed away on Aug. 7, 1990. In 1994, Fr. Smith entered St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theology and Master of Arts and Baccalaureate degrees in sacred theology. He was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Wilmington in May of 2000 by Bishop Michael A. Saltarelli. See OBITUARIES Page 36
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 35 Fr. Smith served as associate pastor of St. John the Beloved Parish in Wilmington, Del., Holy Cross Parish in Dover, Del. and St. Luke/St. Andrew Parish in Ocean City. In 2008, he was appointed administrator of St. Luke/St. Andrew and was named pastor of that parish in October 2009; a position he held at the time of his death. Visitation took place Nov. 3, 2014 at St. Luke Church in Ocean City. The Most Rev. W. Francis Malooly, Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington, presided at a concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial on Nov. 4, 2014 at St. Luke Church. An additional visitation and Memorial Mass will be held in New Jersey followed by interment at St. Mary Cathedral Cemetery in Hamilton, N.J. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Office for Priestly Vocations, Diocese of Wilmington Seminary Fund, P.O. Box 2030, Wilmington, Del. 19899-2030, or the Catholic church of your choosing. SUZANNE ETHEL TIMBOL REPPERT Berlin Mrs. Suzanne Ethel Timbol Reppert, 78, of Berlin, passed away at her home on Monday, Nov. 3, 2014. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin is in care of arrangements.
CONWELL SHOWELL Selbyville Conwell Showell, 83 of Selbyville, Del., departed this life on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, at Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, Del. He was born in Bishopville on Oct. 16, 1931, to the late William Showell and Mildred Walters Showell. In addition to his Conwell Showell parents, Conwell was preceded in death by one daughter, Delema Mitchell, six brothers, William Showell, Herbert Showell, Milton Showell, Harrison Showell, Hodges Showell, Martina Showell and one sister, Bernice Holland. Conwell loved fishing and hunting. He also loved working out in the yard and socializing with friends he came in contact with. He made a career in driving a truck with Thor-good Concrete, Showell Farms, Norman Long trucking and BFI Waste Management. He later took interest in another career and went to work for Emings BBQ in Bishopville, Md. until he decided to stay home to become the caregiver for his loving sweetheart as he called her his “Popcorn.” He leaves to cherish his precious memories with: his devoted companion, Mary Sue Tingle of 61 years; four daughters, Connie Mann and Lavern
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Tankard both of Dagsboro, Del.; Annette Street and her husband, Victor, of Ellendale, Del., and Denise Showell who lived at home in Selbyville, Del.; two sons, Harry Tingle of New Castle, Del., Conwell, Jr. “Rick” and his wife, Darlene Showell of Millsboro, Del.; one sister, Vita Savage of Selbyville, Del.; three sisters-in-law, Jean Showell of Columbia, Md., Barbara Showell of Frederica, Del. and Rosie Mae Showell of Dover, Del.; one son-in-law, Edgar Mitchell, Sr. and his wife, Teresa, of Millsboro, Del., 12 grandchildren, 16 greatgrandchildren and three great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A viewing will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, Del. 19966. Services and burial will be private.
companion, Susan Drye of Snow Hill, and Joey Davis of Laurel, Del. There are several nieces and nephews. Mr. Davis had proudly worked and was skilled as a finish carpenter. He was a member of the Powellville United Methodist Church, and was president of the Powellville Ruritan Club. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 at 11 a.m., at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Pastor Eric Warner and Kevin Smith will officiate. Friends may call on one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Interment will follow in Perdue Cemetery in Powellville. A donation in his memory may be made to: Powellville United Methodist Church, 35606 Mt Hermon Rd. Pittsville, Md. 21850. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
JOHN ELTON DAVIS, JR. Pittsville John Elton Davis, Jr., age 57, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2014 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of John Elton Davis, Sr., and Joyce Davis. He is survived by his beloved wife of 12 years, Teresa Ann Davis and daughter, Victoria Ryann Snead of Pittsville. Also surviving are his siblings, Janice Wilkens and her husband, Claude of Powellville, Jeff Davis and his companion, Lauren Wood of Eden, Jerry Davis and his
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Henry’s Hotel, formally known as ‘Henry’s Colored Hotel’ is one of the oldest buildings in Ocean City dating back to 1895. During the 1950s and 1960s, many famous black jazz artists stayed at this hotel because they weren’t allowed to stay on the Boardwalk. (Right) Glenn Irwin, executive director of Ocean City’s Development Corporation, says a few words after the downtown Ocean City tour, Oct. 24.
History lesson during walking tour Dozens participate in Ocean City Development Corp’s downtown stroll By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2014) A walking tour of Ocean City, combined with the fifthday celebration of Maryland’s Community Development Week, brought dozens of people to the doors of the Ocean City Development Corporation on Dorchester Street Oct. 24 to learn more about the area’s history and the current projects taking place to better the neighborhoods of Maryland. The Ocean City Development Corporation’s mission is “to create an economically sound and socially healthy downtown Ocean City where revitalization has capitalized on the positive aspects of the area to create a sense of character, charm and community for both residents and visitors.” OCDC recently celebrated their 150th renovated building under their façade program in the downtown area. The program provides subsidies to property owners for exterior renovations of their buildings, with funding drawn from OCDC’s private donors as well as public grant funding from city, county, state, and federal sources. The façade program is seen as a win-win proposition for residents and the town coffers by providing higherquality housing stock for local families while also boosting property values for tax purposes. OCDC also pioneered the design
guidelines that were put into place for Ocean City buildings roughly 10 years ago. Attractive, simple and white are commonly chosen schemes to blend everything together. The guidelines promote traditional architectural themes while also conforming to current design and maintenance rules. Glenn Irwin, executive director of OCDC, also mentioned another program that’s hitting its stride – the Green Building Program, which subsidizes energy-efficient roof replacement options. About 15 have been completed to date. In addition, OCDC sponsors the painting of utility boxes on the surrounding side streets in downtown Ocean City to celebrate public art and remove public utility eyesores. Local artists have been decorating these boxes for decades, but dirt eventually builds up on the art, requiring the creation of a new piece. As Irwin guided the tour, he pointed out Katelyn Millison, a Maryland native, painting a sea turtle-themed box on Talbot Street. Moving on, Irwin reminded everyone Sunset Park had been a dead-end street only seven or eight years ago. Now concerts, movies and weddings take place there. As many as 300 people have attended live music events on Thursday nights during the summer, although it doesn’t yet appear on many tourists’ radar screens. A downtown tour isn’t complete without a visit to Trimper’s. The century-old landmark amusement area donated and replaced the fence surrounding their rides during renova-
tions completed in 2005. Numerous Sycamore trees were planted on the sidewalk beyond Trimper’s white fences. Another aspect of Ocean City’s past was revealed at the next stop: Henry’s Hotel, formally known as ‘Henry’s Colored Hotel.’ One of the oldest buildings in Ocean City, it has stood since 1895. Up through the 1960’s, the hotel was the primary lodging for African-American visitors, including a number of famous jazz musicians, who were not allowed to stay in segregated Boardwalk hotels. Somerset Plaza was the first project in which OCDC received state grant money, in 2002, in order to renovate the streetscape. It became “a half pedestrian” street, Irwin explained, with the Atlantic Hotel - one of Ocean City’s first hotels – as well as several renovated storefronts. Select Saturdays in the summer feature live music on Somerset Plaza. After Somerset Plaza, Irwin led the tour to the new Fat Daddy’s building on the corner of Baltimore and Dorchester Ave. Grant funding arranged through OCDC helped to rebuild the crumbling building into a mixed-use project over the past two years. Now, about 40 employees live in the top half. OCDC has also sponsored several public sculptures, most notably the stainless steel White Marlin at the foot of the Route 50 bridge. Their newest venture, a dolphin sculpture adjacent to Route 90, should be completed in November. Odette Ramos, the executive direcSee TOUR Page 39
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Nov. 7, 2014) The relationship between a real estate agent and the parties involved in a transaction is not exactly simple. If you’ve ever viewed property with a licensed Realtor, you should have been presented with a form entitled “Understanding Whom Real Estate Agents Represent.” This form is required to be presented by the Realtor “at the time of the first scheduled face-to-face contact.” The law of agency defines the rights and duties of all parties that are involved in a real estate transaction. The Understanding Agency form in the state of Maryland defines the following distinctions in agency representation: Agents Who Represent the Seller: • Seller’s Agent: A seller’s agent works for the real estate company that lists and markets the property for the sellers and exclusively represents the sellers. That means that the Seller’s agent may assist the buyer in purchasing the property, but his or her duty of loyalty is only to the sellers. • Cooperating Agent: A cooperating agent works for a real estate company different from the company for which the seller’s agent works. The cooperating agent can assist a buyer in purchasing a property, but his or her duty of loyalty is only to the sellers. The form clearly states to the consumer, “If you are viewing a property listed by the company with whom the agent accompanying you is affiliated, and you have not signed a “Consent for Dual Agency” form, that agent is representing the seller.” Agents Who Represent the Buyer: • Presumed Buyer’s Agent (no written agreement): When a person goes to a real estate agent for assistance in finding a home to purchase, the agent is presumed to be representing the buyer and can show the buyer properties that are not listed by the agent’s real estate company. A presumed buyer’s agent may not make or prepare an offer or negotiate a sale for the buyer. The buyer does not have an obligation to pay anything to the presumed agent. If for any reason the buyer does not want the agent to represent him or her as a presumed agent, either initially or at any time, the buyer can decline or terminate a presumed agency relationship simply by saying so. • Buyer’s Agent (by written agreeSee BEWARE Page 40
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Tour participants visit OC’s historical downtown spots Continued from Page 38 tor of the Community Development Network of Maryland Inc. (CDN), gave a few words highlighting the progress their organization and OCDC has made across the state and its positive impacts on the community. “From transforming urban blight to building more livable, walk-able communities, to working one-on-one with community members, community development makes a profound impact on neighborhoods, towns, cities and rural areas. It’s all about making our communities and the people who live in them stronger. That is why the community development industry in Maryland is ‘leading the way to stronger communities.’ We want everyone to know about the amazing work being accomplished by this industry, our members, and other organizations across the state,” said Ramos. CDN works on a variety of projects to improve neighborhoods including rehabilitation or demolition of vacant properties, affordable housing, the creation of communal gardens, after school programs and public safety. CDN’s goal is to increase awareness of the social and economic impact of the community development industry
on the quality of life in Maryland. The inaugural Maryland Community Development Week visited Baltimore City, Maryland DC suburbs, Western Maryland, Central Maryland and of course, the Eastern Shore from Oct. 20 to Oct. 27. Revitalization work, public art and murals were among the community development projects taking place in these areas. Joining the tour were Mayor Rick Meehan and State Senator Jim Mathias. They both gave encouraging words to the organizations about their efforts in Ocean City. Meehan praised the two groups on implementing their main street programs, offering affordable housing and supporting small businesses. He called it a “significant accomplishment” for Maryland’s citizens. Mathias talked about the positive difference he has seen downtown in the last 18 years. “You showed it wasn’t just a dream, we appreciate you Odette,” he said. The former mayor noted how these organizations have helped bring people back to the Eastern Shore and he called Ocean City, “the greatest resort town in the country.” To learn more about OCDC walking tours and the projects they are involved with, visit http://www.ocdc.org/.
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Group to organize craft beer tourism Monday event with HMRA, OceanCity.com, breweries will discuss branding (Nov. 7, 2014) Bend, Ore., Asheville, N.C. and now, hopefully, the transformation of Ocean City into a craft beer destination to rival either of those begins at Burley Oak Brewery on Monday from 4:30-6 p.m. This event will focus on “The State of Craft Beer on the Shore.” Tom Knorr from Evolution Brewery and Bryan Brushmiller from Burley Oak will join seven other local brewers to kick off their mission of transformation. The brewmeisters will be on hand along with hoteliers, restauranteurs and even shuttle services to start putting together packages for neighbors and tourists alike. Beer tastings from multiple breweries will be featured. Five tasting tickets will cost $5 at the door and more tickets will be available throughout the evening for $1 each. Baked Dessert Café of Berlin will provide snacks. RSVPs to the event may
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Diakonia honors volunteers, donors Second annual event raises $15K for West Ocean City homeless help center
By Taylor Sloan Intern (Nov. 7, 2014) Diakonia hosted its second annual Help and Hope Awards Celebration, Friday, Oct. 24, at The Restaurant at Lighthouse Sound to raise money for the organization and to honor its volunteers. “We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the help of our volunteers,” said Special Events Chair Debbi Anderson. The evening consisted of a cocktail party and silent auction. About 130 guests attended and more than $15,000 was raised for Diakonia, a residence in West Ocean City, which provides emergency and transitional housing, food services, counseling and assistance to its guests.
During the event, two awards were presented to those who contribute their time and services to Diakonia. “Each year we select individuals who volunteer and they receive the Help Award,” Anderson said. This year, the Help Award was presented to two couples, Rita and Buzz Taylor and Sandra and Bill Venable. “It’s certainly an honor,” Rita Taylor said. “Anything we do for Diakonia we do it from our heart.” “They have done everything [from] volunteering [in] the thrift shop to special events,” Anderson said. “I am very honored, but very humble because so many people deserve it,” Sandra Venable said. Sandra has volunteered with Diakonia for about 10 years. Her volunteer services have included answering phones at the Diakonia home, serving on the board and working on the special events committee. Bill Venable picks up donation items for the thrift shop and
works with the golf tournament. The Hope Award was also presented during the celebration, which honors a business or community partner who volunteers. This year, Dr. William Allen, DDS, received the award. Dr. Allen volunteers his time to give back a smile to those at Diakonia, Anderson said. He has taken on clients from Diakonia who have needed dental work. Dr. Allen has been working with the organization for seven years, dedicating his time to improve the smiles of many people. “It was quite an honor,” Dr. Allen said. “I didn’t know if I wanted the publicity.” Anderson thanked the community for its continued support of Diakonia. “We know we are not the only ones asking,” she said. “We appreciate the support of our community.” For more information about Diakonia, visit www.diakoniaoc.org or call 410-213-0923.
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The Stephen Decatur girls' cross country team celebrates after finishing third during the 3A South Regional meet, Oct. 30, at Oak Ridge Park in Hughesville. Pictured, from left, are junior Rachel Savage, senior Jenna Reimer, junior Alison Alvarado, senior Meya Chilengi, sophomore Peyton Dunham, junior Katie Hofman and sophomore Rose Billings. Savage is on vacation so freshman Maya Knepp, top right, will take her place at states. (Bottom right) Decatur's boys' team did not advance to states, but senior Parker Harrington qualified individually.
Eight Decatur XC runners headed to states Lady Seahawks qualify as a team; Harrington lone boys’ squad representative
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 7, 2014) Eight Stephen Decatur cross country runners–seven female and one male–will compete in the 3A state championship meet this Saturday at Hereford High School in Parkton. The Lady Seahawks qualified for the state meet after the team finished third out of 12 schools in the 3A South Regional championship at Oak Ridge Park in Hughesville, Oct. 30. The competition was strong, as expected, Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said, and the Seahawks started off pretty slow, he added. “We only had one girl [senior Jenna Reimer] in the top 30 after one mile. I thought that our girls may not qualify after that. However, they really moved toward the front in the last two miles and we ended up having five girls in the top 24,” Stigler said. “I was nervous after watching the start of the race, but I thought that we had a pretty good performance when all was said and done. Our girls were actually fairly close to getting second which would have been a great result. I still thought that third was a very good result from our girls.” Reimer was the first Lady Seahawk
to cross the finish line. She finished fourth overall (21:04.97). “I was really happy with my performance. Definitely most of the race for me was mental because all those hills, but I was feeling really strong mentally and physically,” she said. “I’m really happy to have qualified for states with these girls.” Junior Alison Alvarado took 13th place (22:09.46). “I thought I did really good. I beat my [regional] time from last year by a couple of seconds, which was good,” she said. Runners who finished in the top 15 were named to the 3A South All-Region Team. Reimer and Alvarado received that honor. Junior Rachel Savage and senior Meya Chilengi were the next two Decatur athletes to complete the race. They crossed the finish line 20th (22:55.90) and 21st (23:00.08) overall. “My goal was to just qualify for states which means getting top five, and we got third place which is awesome,” Chilengi said. Sophomore Rose Billings rounded out the top five Decatur runners. She placed 24th overall (23:25.73). “I thought I did pretty good. It wasn’t my best meet, but I did OK,” she said. Peyton Dunham, a sophomore, and junior Katie Hofman were the sixth and seventh Seahawks to finish. They
came in 34th (24:08.73) and 37th (24:50.67), respectively. “I feel I did good at regionals. I feel like it was a real team effort [and] we all pulled our weight,” Dunham said. “We did pretty good at regionals. We all ran strong,” Hofman said. “I dropped my time almost a minute from last year on that course.” Decatur scored 76 points, good for third place. Northern–Calvert won the competition with 25 points. Huntingtown took second with 69 points. The Decatur boys’ team finished sixth at regionals and failed to qualify for states. The top 15 individual runners in the boys’ and girls’ races automatically advanced to states. Since Decatur senior Parker Harrington finished seventh overall (17:12.91), he will compete in the state championship meet. He also earned 3A South All-Region honors. “Individually, Parker Harrington was a standout performer. He ran 17:12, which was his fastest time all year on a pretty tough course,” Stigler said. “I feel like I ran well. I did break one of my [personal records],” Harrington said. “Our boys’ team was really good this year. We were just so close [to qualifying]…I’m excited to have made it to states.” Decatur runners who also competed at regionals were: senior Jake Gaddis (31st, 18:39.36), freshman Jack Reimer (34th, 18:50.62), sophomores Cameron
James (35th, 19:08.54), Jared Massey (36th, 19:08.85) and Javier Hernandez (42nd, 19:22.47) and freshman Matt Alvarado (52nd, 20:12.74). “Our boys didn’t really get a good start and got boxed in early in the race, except for Parker,” Stigler said. “After that, our No. 2-7 boys were playing catch up the entire race and that doesn’t really suit their running style. We were one place away from qualifying for the state meet so we actually ended up pretty close.” The Decatur runners are all excited and looking forward to participating in the state meet. “To be successful at states, I think we need to continue to focus to have a good start to the race. Another key to success will be if the team can psychologically adapt to the terrain at Hereford,” Stigler said. “The course is extremely difficult and it is easy for kids from the Eastern Shore to psyche themselves out when they run at that course.” Since Savage is on vacation and can’t compete in the state meet, freshman Maya Knepp will take her place. “My personal goal is just to try my hardest because I’ve never done anything like this before,” Knepp said. “I’m definitely nervous, but I’m very excited and honored that I have this chance.” Alvarado, Chilengi and Hofman competed in the state meet last year, which took place at McDaniel College. See DECATUR Page 42
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SD football team loses lead, game in final minutes
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 7, 2014) The Stephen Decatur football team led 28-27 with about nine minutes left in last Thursday’s game, but the Parkside Rams battled back to win 35-28. “It was back and forth the whole game,” said Decatur Coach Bob Knox. “We played hard, but we had a few mental lapses. That seems to be our M.O. We play hard and have some mental lapses and other teams take advantage of it.” The Rams got on the board about five minutes into the first quarter. Decatur evened the score early in the second quarter when senior quarterback Justin Meekins found R.J Hayman, a senior, for the touchdown. Parkside answered then tacked on an additional seven points to pull ahead 21-7. Meekins hit Hayman to cut the Rams’ lead to seven at the halftime break. Parkside gained a 27-14 advantage with less than a minute left in the third quarter. Decatur junior Dryden Brous scored to bring the visiting Seahawks to within six points. Then sophomore Ed Zonnak gave Decatur its first lead
WEEK 9 DECATUR MVP The Bank of Ocean City sponsors the Stephen Decatur High School football team and following each game, a most valuable player is chosen. The bank makes a donation to the Stephen Decatur High School Athletic Boosters in that player’s name. Week 9 winner is senior R.J Hayman. On hand for the recent presentation, from left, are Coach Bob Knox, Hayman and Earl Conley of the Bank of Ocean City.
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of the game with nine minutes on the clock, but the Berlin squad failed to hold Parkside off. The Rams tallied what would be the game-winning touchdown with four minutes remaining. The two-point conversion was successful. Meekins was 12-for-22 throwing for 189 yards. Hayman had five catches for 85 yards. Brous rushed nine times for 57 yards. The Decatur defense was led by Hayman and juniors Ernest Shockley and Gus Esham. “Being 1-7, a lot of teams would
have quit, but we didn’t give up,” Knox said. “I think we’re the best 1-8 team in the state. We’ve been in every game. We’re fairly young. Hopefully it’s a learning experience for the younger kids.” Decatur will host its Worcester County rival, the Snow Hill Eagles, tonight, Friday, at 6 p.m. The senior Seahawks will be recognized before the game. To win the match, Knox said the Seahawks must do four things: be physical, block down on offense, tackle better and be disciplined.
Continued from Page 41 The only Seahawk to have run the Hereford course before is Reimer. The senior transferred to Decatur from North Penn High School in Pennsylvania before the start of the 2014-15 school year. She ran the Hereford course once with her North Penn team. “I’m really excited to go back…It’s hard, but not as challenging as some of the other courses we’ve run this season,” Reimer said. “It’s definitely not harder than our home course.” “We’re so used to running hills so I’m really hoping that it’s an easy course for us to be able to conquer,” Alvarado said. The Decatur runners said they are all hoping to run their best races of the season. If they run their best and their hardest, the Seahawks said they will be happy.
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Petito school winner, state finalist for award
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 7, 2014) Stephen Decatur’s own Jillian Petito was announced as a state finalist for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. “It was really exciting to have won in my school because there are so many other deserving student-athletes,” Petito said. “The fact that I’m one of the 10 female student-athletes selected in the state is a huge honor.” Thousands of students from all over the country apply for the annual award. Students are judged on their
academic achievements, community service, leadership and athletic accomplishments. Petito plays soccer, basketball and lacrosse for Decatur. The 17-year-old also competes for the Sea Bay Lacrosse Club and Ace Soccer Club. She is a member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta, as well as a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Worcester County Youth Council. Petito has a 4.0 GPA on a 4-point scale. Some of the classes she is taking this year include AP Calculus BC, eco-
nomics and zoology. Petito has verbally committed to play Division I lacrosse for Mount St. Mary’s University. “Of course her father, John, and I are very proud of all Jillian’s academic and athletic accomplishments. She is a driven young woman with a huge heart, caring deeply about and respecting others,” said Petito’s mother, Susan. “Carrying straight As in high school, getting involved in the school community and committing herself to three varsity sports requires an intense dedication–one that she shares
with many of her friends.” A male and female winner was chosen from each school. They received a Heisman patch and certificate. The field was then narrowed down to 1,020 finalists (10 senior males and 10 senior females from each state and District of Columbia). Those selected were awarded a bronze medal, Heisman patch and $25 Wendy’s gift card. “Jillian’s recognition as a state finalist for the Wendy’s Heisman and representing Stephen Decatur High School is an honor for her, and of See JILLIAN Page 44
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Jillian Petito ‘unselfish team player and a humble student’
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Stephen Decatur senior Jillian Petito has been chosen as a school winner and earlier this week, it was announced that she is a state finalist for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award.
Continued from Page 43 course for us as well, especially knowing the phenomenal talent pool at the school and throughout the state. She has a quiet and unassuming leadership quality about her, and she is a truly unselfish team player and a humble student,” Susan Petito said. “Her ability to read the field/court and help set up her teammates for success is a gift and a joy to her, as much, if not more, than putting points on the scoreboard herself. Though she’s experienced a lot of individual success, she realizes that, in her sports, she is just one member of a cooperative group, each with an integral role, and I believe this is something she cherishes.” Susan said her daughter is very fortunate because the senior class of student-athletes at Decatur all support one another in such a raw, honest way. It’s a pleasure to watch, she said, because “they are all so bright and tal-
ented, and just really good people.” “It’s the same with the staff at the high school; the support and the desire to help each student succeed is second nature to them and Jillian has benefited greatly from such a positive environment,” Susan Petito said. The state finalist group will be cut to 102 state winners (one male and one female from each state and the District of Columbia) and will be announced Nov. 10. A judging panel will select 12 national finalists out of the 102 state winners. They will participate in Heisman Weekend festivities in midDecember in New York City. ESPN2 will feature the 12 national finalists during the Wendy’s High School Heisman Awards Ceremony. One male and one female student will be selected from the 12 finalists and will be honored during ESPN’s national telecast of the college Heisman trophy presentation.
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itive. They feel like they gave everything they could have in that game.” Third-seeded Northern scored within the first 10 minutes of the match in Berlin. Decatur senior captain Payton VanKirk netted the equalizer 22 minutes before halftime off a cross from her sister, Lexie, a sophomore. Both teams had several opportunities to score throughout the second half. Northern broke the tie with 7:23 remaining in the competition. The Patriots tallied their third goal with 5:40 on the clock. Decatur junior goalie Lexi Gausepohl finished the game with seven saves. Top-seeded Decatur advanced to the
3A South Region Section I finals after shutting out the No. 5 Northeast Eagles of Anne Arundel, 3-0, two days earlier. Scoreless at halftime, Decatur senior captain Jillian Petito put her team on the board with 24 minutes left in the contest. P. VanKirk gave the Seahawks a two-goal cushion with five minutes to play. Junior Alexis McDonough scored the home team’s third goal with 3:33 remaining. Gausepohl stopped 12 Eagles’ shots. “They played hard and they all gave everything they had,” Berke said. The Seahawks had a stellar season, finishing 13-1-1. “The season overall went amazing. I don’t think it could have gone any betSee SEAHAWKS Page 45
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Seahawks finish season 13-1-1 Continued from Page 44 ter,” said the first-year head coach. “We were undefeated up until the tournament. We lost to a strong team.” Berke was the head coach of Decatur’s girls’ JV team last year. At the end of her team’s season, she assisted Coach Misty Bunting with the varsity squad during its playoff run. Having the opportunity to work with the girls and getting to know them was beneficial coming into this season. Berke knew she inherited a talented team, but she said she wasn’t sure how well the new coaching staff and players would mesh. She was pleasantly surprised. The girls and their parents embraced what the coaching staff did this season. Berke expected some bumps in the road, she said, but everything ran fairly smoothly. “It was a much better season than I expected,” she said. “I had a lot of support behind me.” The team will graduate six seniors in May, most of whom were key contributors. “We’ll lose some strength, but if we work hard we can make up for it,” Berke said. “I think we have some younger players who are ready to step up into bigger roles.”
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 7, 2014) The Stephen Decatur volleyball team went head-to-head with the James M. Bennett Clippers on Monday, and despite losing a tight battle, Lady Seahawks’ Coach Sarah Purnell was “super impressed” with her players’ performance. “My girls definitely played their hearts out,” Purnell said. “I don’t think I’ve had a team in the past that has played that well against our biggest rival.” Fourth-seeded Decatur traveled to Salisbury on Monday to face Bennett, the 3A South Section I Regional tournament top seed. The Seahawks took the first game 26-24. “I think game one, Bennett did not know what hit them. Our girls were excited, communicating, passing great and making smart plays,” Purnell said. “I think Bennett definitely underestimated us for this game.” The home team won the second game 25-20, but Decatur answered, earning a 25-18 victory in the third game. “Game two, Bennett definitely picked their game up, but we held our own. Game three, we wanted it more and it showed,” Purnell said. Bennett outscored Decatur 25-17 in the fourth game. The Clippers won the fifth and final game, 15-7. “Game four, we made some silly mistakes that were hard for us to get out of,” Purnell said. “Game five, I
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think Bennett and their supporters started getting in the girls’ heads and they couldn’t shake them.” Decatur senior captain Hannah Adkins had nine kills. Senior setter Haley Trice tallied seven assists and five aces. Junior Lauren Laque dug nine Bennett hits. Senior Marina Jones logged three aces and four kills. Decatur advanced to the second round of the 3A South Region Section I after topping the No. 5 Northeast Eagles of Anne Arundel in five games on Oct. 30 in Berlin. Points were traded in the first game, but it was Northeast who came out with a 25-23 victory. Decatur scored eight unanswered points to start the second game, five of those points were on senior Kayla Heinz aces. The Seahawks got into a rhythm, Purnell said. Ahead 13-4, senior Victoria Williams’ four consecutive kills boosted the squad’s advantage and the Berlin team went on to win 25-7. Decatur took the third game, 25-19. The Seahawks played catch-up most of the fourth game until pulling ahead, 19-18. The home team led 20-18, but was outscored 7-1 in the 25-21 loss.
Decatur won the fifth game, 15-10. “It was the first match I felt like they meshed well,” Purnell said after the competition. “I thought it was the best they played all season.” Williams finished the match with 11 kills. “It was the best game of her high school career,” Purnell said. “She was on a roll.” “The mentality was to play our hardest, play our best, put our all into it because we knew that we could do it and we were capable of it,” Williams said. Trice had seven aces and eight assists in the victory. Adkins and Jones chipped in with five kills each. “I thought the girls ended on a high note, for sure,” Purnell said. “They played so well against Northeast and Bennett.” Decatur finished the season 9-8. “I think the season started off a little slow with the girls having to adjust to each other, but it is easy to see the improvements they made along the way,” Purnell said. “Seven girls will be graduating, so while it may be a bit of a rebuilding year, the girls left and coming up seem very excited about playing next year.”
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Decatur golf team finishes ninth in state championship By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 7, 2014) Five Stephen Decatur golfers competed in the state championship on the University of Maryland College Park course last week. The foursome comprised of seniors Danny Parker, Delaney Iacona and Brooks Holloway and sophomore Matt Kristick represented Decatur during the tournament. Freshman Matt Kinsey also participated in the match individually. The 4A/3A schools competed last Monday and the 2A/1A schools took to the course the following day for the semifinal rounds. Eight out of the 22 teams playing Oct. 27 and two of the seven going head-to-head Oct. 28, and top 40 percent of individuals from each group advanced to the final round on Oct. 29. Parker, Iacona, Holloway and Kristick scored a combined 326 in the semifinals to advance to the championship round. Kristick led the Seahawks, shooting a 5 over par 76. “My performance on Day 1 was pretty solid,” he said. “I didn’t have my best stuff that day, but I was able to grind it out and still put up a great score for the team.” After the first day he was in 14th
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Stephen Decatur golf coaches Jim Krall, left, and Don Furbay, right, gather with golfers, from left, freshman Matt Kinsey, seniors Delaney Iacona, Danny Parker and Brooks Holloway and sophomore Matt Kristick during last week’s state championship.
did on Day 1. I think it’s because there were a lot of nerves on Day 1,” Iacona said. “It was my last tournament, I was with really good girls, and I just wanted to show everyone how I could do.” This was Iacona’s fourth state tournament appearance. “I enjoyed all four years,” she said. “Even though some years I didn’t make it to the second day, just being up there and being able to spend that time with the team was worth it.” Parker carded an 80 and Kristick logged an 83 the second day of competition.
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They tied for 31st place in the state out of 147 male golfers. “I feel I played pretty solid. The only thing lacking was my short game. My chipping was not up to the standards I would have liked it to be, my putting was OK, it was just very difficult going from flat land to hilly land which made reading the greens more challenging,” Parker said. “My experience at states was a lot of fun. Although I might not have scored up to my standards, I still had a blast spending time with the team on and off the golf course.” “Going into the second day, I knew it was a long shot for the individual title, but I still wanted to put up a good score for the team. In the beginning of the round I wasn’t able to get any momentum…I then proceed to start to force things [and] in golf that is never a good thing, which resulted in the poor score for the day,” Kristick said. “States was the highlight of the year. I really enjoyed the entire experience from the actual competition and also having the opportunity to hang out with my teammates and golfers in our conference. I’m really looking forward to coming back again next year.” Holloway shot an 89 in the finals. He tied for 69th place in the state with two other golfers. Holloway said he would sum up his experience at states as fulfilling, emotional, proud and complete. “Day 2, I was approached by a very good coach and friend of mine, Bob Beckelman, who told me that he would be scoring my group for the day. It made me feel even more comfortable about the match and knowing it was my final match for Decatur it was emotional as well,” Holloway said. “I think I may have felt too comfortable and noticed it off the first tee. The weather had changed becoming very windy and the temperature dropped throughout the day adding to the difficulty of play. I certainly didn’t finish as strong as I would have liked to, but I was proud to just be competing at the state level and on the final day…My final putt was very emotional. It was the culmination of four fantastic years that I wouldn’t change for anything.” The Seahawks placed ninth overall (eighth in 3A/4A) in the state championships. See GOLF Page 47
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Boys played well at end of season, Greenwood says
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 7, 2014) The Stephen Decatur boys’ soccer team’s season came to a close, Oct. 28, with a 5-0 loss to the Huntingtown Hurricanes in the second round of Section I of the 3A South Regional tournament. The visiting fourth-seeded Seahawks had limited time to warm up because they arrived later than expected to the stadium. “They scored three goal in 20 minutes. By the time we knew what hit us the game was over,” said Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood. The top-seeded Hurricanes led 4-0 at halftime. “We just had no offense,” Greenwood said. “They marked very well and we had a problem marking them.” Freshman David Garcia, who jammed his fingers during warm-up, started in goal for Decatur. He stopped six shots and allowed three goals. Senior Sean Colgan took over and Greenwood said he “had the game of his life.” He made 10 saves. Decatur advanced to the second round after edging out the No. 5 Northeast Eagles of Anne Arundel, 21, on Oct. 24 in Berlin. Northeast scored about 12 minutes into the game. Decatur junior Drew Baker answered 1:31 before halftime. “We had a lot of opportunities in the opening minutes, we just couldn’t put it away,” Greenwood said. Senior captain Chris Poole netted the game-winner with about 11 minutes left in the game. Garcia started in goal for Decatur and made seven saves. He injured his back diving for the ball with 13 minutes remaining. Colgan finished the game and stopped three shots. “I thought we played better than we have played a majority of the year,” Greenwood said. “The seniors really took a leadership role. They didn’t want to look back at the last time playing on their home field having a loss. That motivated them.” Decatur finished the season 7-6. “Early-season losses killed us. After that, we put it together,” Greenwood said. “Our record is not indicative of how well we did at the end of the season.” Nine seniors will graduate, but many underclassmen saw a good amount of playing time this season, so Greenwood said the program’s future looks bright. “I think we got the ball rolling on next year,” he said. “Hopefully the amount of playing time they got will help them next year.”
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Golf team had outstanding season Continued from Page 46 “Coach [Don] Furbay and I were very pleased with the players’ performances, even though each one of them could have shot 5-10 shots better. I have always stressed how disadvantaged Eastern Shore teams are at the state tournament, due to the extreme elevation changes. Teams from the other side of the bridge have grown up playing hilly courses which is a distinct advantage,” said Decatur Coach Jim Krall. “So considering our overall team’s lack of exposure to that type of layout I’d say we did very well.” Decatur went undefeated, 10-0, during the regular season. The Seahawks also captured the Bayside Conference and District VIII championship trophies for the third consecutive year. “Coach Furbay and I couldn’t have scripted [the season] any better. We had five of the most enjoyable young people to spend time with. Each one of them brought a unique personality trait to the team,” Krall said. “The chemistry was wonderful and truly rewarding to witness all season. I can’t believe the season is over already. Time flies when you’re having fun.” Parker, who missed the first five matches because of a broken wrist, was the top golfer in the Bayside South with a 38.43 average. He said he was pretty happy with his performance this season. “As soon as I returned we started shooting the lower numbers we knew we were all capable of shooting. As a team I think we did great,” Parker said. “It was really fun competing for Decatur, but it is also sad and disappointing that my last season has come to an end. We accomplished a lot of goals throughout the years.” Kristick was close behind Parker with a 38.75 average. “This year our team had a lot of success…However, this season as an indi-
vidual was a little disappointing,” Kristick said. “I came into the season making a couple of changes in my game. As a result, I wasn’t able to live up to all of my expectations…I’m hoping that I can get more comfortable with the changes and be right back at it next year.” Holloway landed in the fifth spot with a 40.25 average and Iacona took the seventh slot (41.67). “I think my overall season personally went well. I improved as I had each year prior. I remained consistent and steady throughout the year [and] I was medalist twice,” Holloway said. “As far as the season competing as a team, I could not have asked for more. My teammates are my friends, we look out for each other, we respect each other, we support each other and in the end we feel each others joys and pain.” “Personally, I feel that I started out pretty slow, but then later in the season I got into a groove and started playing really well,” Iacona said. “Being a part of Decatur’s golf team was the greatest experience of my life. I loved each and every year. The coaches are family, all the kids I got to play with are family and it’s going to be really, really hard to say goodbye. I am blessed to have been part of such a great team.” Kinsey had a solid freshman season. He was ranked ninth overall in the Bayside South with a 41.83 average. “I feel coming in ninth in the Bayside was pretty good because now I feel like if that’s how I played my freshman year I could play so much better through the next few years in high school [and] that the only direction I could go in is forward,” Kinsey said. Parker, Kristick and Holloway earned All-Conference First Team honors. Iacona and Kinsey received Second Team accolades. Krall said Kristick and Kinsey will
have to fill the leadership roles next season. “Losing three sensational seniors to graduation is a big hit. Hopefully several of the JV players will raise their level of play in the off-season as well as some new acquisitions coming up from the middle school,” Krall said.
Storm Warriors 5K race, Saturday
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2014) Visitors and residents are invited to celebrate and support history at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum’s inaugural Storm Warriors 5K run and walk, Saturday. The race will start at the museum, located at the south end of the Boardwalk, and continue up the boards to the Holiday Inn on 17th Street. All proceeds from the event will go to the Life-Saving Station Museum for exhibits, artifact collection and building upkeep. The museum is designed to help visitors experience the historical role performed by “surfmen” during the heyday of the station. There is a $25 fee. On-site registration starts at 8 a.m., and the race will begin at 9 a.m. The museum was built in 1891 and replaced an earlier station house. It housed crew and equipment used to rescue vessels and stranded persons off the coast. In 1915, the facility became part of the United States Coast Guard, and the station was used until 1965. In 1977, the landmark was relocated from Caroline Street to the Inlet. To register, visit www.octrirunning.com, or call 443-235-4405.
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Veterans Day ceremonies in area Servicemen and women to be honored during events in Ocean City, OP, Salisbury
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2014) America’s military veterans will be honored during ceremonies next week at several locations. Ocean City: • American Legion Synepuxent Post 166: The American Legion Synepuxent Post 166 will hold a joint Veterans Day program this year on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. at its 24th Street location. Included in the Legion family in hosting the event will be Unit 166 Junior Auxiliary, Unit 166 Senior Auxiliary, Squadron 166 Sons of the American Legion and Chapter 166 American Legion Riders. Joining the American Legion will be the Ocean City VFW, the Ocean City Elks Lodge, the Ocean City Lions Club, the First State Marine Corp League, Boy Scout Troop 261, Ocean City 1091 of the Vietnam Veterans of America and Stephen Decatur High School Navy Junior ROTC. Retired Master Sgt. Jim Williams of Cumberland will be the keynote speaker. Williams is in the Reflection Image of the Vietnam Wall painted by Lee Teeter.
There will be a wreath-laying ceremony and gun-firing salute. Light refreshments will be served following the program. For more information, contact Commander Sarge Garlitz at commander166@msn.com or call 443-735-1942 or Adjutant Tom Wengert at television9153@yahoo.com or call 443-994-2513. Ocean Pines: • The Worcester County Veterans Memorial: The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation will honor veterans in its 11th annual Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The event will take place at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines. The memorial is located on Route 589 between Manklin Creek and Cathell roads. All veterans will be honored, but there will be a special recognition for those who served during the Iraq War from 2003 to 2010. Master Sgt. James Williams of the U.S. Air Force will give an address and wreaths will be presented. Ribbons will be given out to Iraq War veterans. Attendees are asked to bring a chair, though some will be provided on a first-come basis. If inclement weather, the ceremony will take place in the Community Church of Ocean Pines on Racetrack and
Beauchamp roads. For more information, contact John Lemon at 410-208-4568 or Lou Etta McClaflin at louetta@mcclaflin.com. • Wreaths Across America: The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation asks members of the community to participate in Wreaths Across America for the sixth year. For $15, the purchased wreath will be laid at a national cemetery during the holiday season. The project originated with wreaths being placed at Arlington National Cemetery, but it has grown to include veterans’ cemeteries nationwide and overseas. Wreaths will be placed at the Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock on Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. It will follow a short ceremony in the cemetery chapel. To sponsor a wreath, complete the form found at www.opvets.com and mail it with a check addressed to “Wreaths Across America” to P.O. Box 1576, Ocean Pines, Md. 21811. The deadline is Nov. 28. For more information on Wreaths Across America, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. Salisbury: • Wor-Wic Community College Veterans Ceremony: Wor-Wic’s Veterans and Military Association will sponsor its See CEREMONIES Page 51
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov.7, 2014) Play It Safe will present its biggest fundraiser of the year, Italian Fest, in a new location on Friday, Nov. 14. The Elks Lodge on 138th Street in Ocean City will host the event from 4-7 p.m. this year. Event coordinators will be making the food, which will include salad, lasagna, meatballs, chicken cacciatore, baked ziti, cheesecakes and pies. Pizza Tugos pizza will be available as well. “The homemade food will be the main attraction this year. We hope to have a large turnout especially with all the different groups’ donating prizes,” said co-organizer Al Handy. A silent auction will take place with autographed prizes from professional sports teams including a baseball from the Nationals and a hockey puck from the Washington Capitals. There will be wine baskets, gift certificates, gift baskets and golf packages also up for grabs. Organizers are still accepting auction donations. Organizers expect between 100 to 200 people to attend the event in the upstairs dining room. Elks Lodge will be offering wine to purchase. “This will be the 26th year we present Play It Safe in Ocean City to the high school graduates. This fundraiser is instrumental in helping us provide a freeof-charge week for the kids to have fun and be safe while doing it,” said co-organizer Donna Greenwood. “The generosity of the Ocean City community, businesses and organizations supporting this project are why we have been providing this treat for a quarter century.” The event is sponsored by the Worcester County Health Department, Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee, Town of Ocean City, and students from Stephen Decatur will be assisting with the event. Tickets cost $14 for adults, $6 for children 4-9 years old and children under 4 eat for free. Tickets will be available at the door. The auction ends at 6:45 p.m. For more information or to donate auction items, 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. It provides free events for high school-aged visitors, while encouraging them to make informed and healthy choices. Approximately 165,000 teenagers have signed up for the free activities since the program’s inception. The 2014 program featured about 50 events including kayak relays, basketSee PIS Page 51
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Donations sought for care packages sent to soldiers
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Showell Elementary School teacher Dawn O’Hara shows one of the boxes her students decorated in support of Operation We Care.
Elementary school students decorate boxes for troops By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2014) Operation We Care, a 501(c)3 charitable organization is ending its eighth year collecting and distributing supply boxes to U.S. soldiers deployed overseas. The deadline to donate is Friday, Nov. 14. Drop-off locations are spread throughout the Salisbury-Ocean City areas and a list of the most-needed items is available at www.operationwecare.org.
Students from Showell Elementary and Snow Hill Elementary schools have taken to decorating the boxes for the soldiers, at first drawing or writing directly on the interior of the package and then, after the Post Office began printing on the inside, using construction paper “panels” that are easier to handle and can be easily removed, according to Dawn O’Hara, a teacher at Showell involved with Operation We Care for the See STUDENTS Page 52
(Nov. 7, 2014) Operation We Care is entering the home stretch in pursuit of donations to pack and send to deployed military members this holiday season. Donations can be dropped off at OC Floor Gallery in West Ocean City and in the Salisbury area at Minuteman Press, Herl’s Bath & Tile Solutions and Subrunners. Drop-off locations also include most branches of Hebron Savings, BB&T and First Shore Federal banks. The deadline to donate items is Friday, Nov. 14. Operation We Care is a Delmarvabased nonprofit group supporting deployed military members who are far from home. Items will be packed and shipped overseas to arrive before the holidays. Some of the most sought after items included canned pasta, like Chef Boyardee, granola bars, instant oatmeal, Pop Tarts and other handheld snacks, as well as hot chocolate, microwave popcorn and personal items such as deodorant, body wash and shampoo. A complete list of needed items can be found online at www.operationwecare.org. Visitors should also use the website if they know a deployed soldier who could use a little something from home. For more information, call Jeff Merritt at 410–713–8940.
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Ceremonies honoring vets in OC, OP, Salis. Continued from Page 49 sixth annual Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 10 at noon in Guerrieri Hall at Wor-Wic Community College. The half an hour program honors student veterans from each branch of the military on campus. The Coast Guard, Marines, Army, Air Force and Navy will all be represented. Students from the Army will be giving a welcome address and singing the National Anthem. The Pledge of Allegiance will be given by a National Guard and criminal justice-law enforcement student. The invocation and benediction will be given by veteran
Navy students. Five veteran students from each branch of the military will share a threeto five-minute speech on what Veteran’s Day means to them. The college has more than 200 veterans registered for the fall semester and it has the largest student veteran’s population on the Eastern Shore. To allow veteran students to participate in more than one Veterans Day event, Wor-Wic hold the ceremony the day before Veterans Day. For more information, contact Fred Howard at 410-334-2882. • Peninsula Regional Flu Shots: Free
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By Taylor Sloan Intern (Nov. 7, 2014) The Worcester County Humane Society will host its 34th annual dinner fundraiser at Captain’s Galley II, located at 12817 Harbor Road in West Ocean City, on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. “I hope this year is a success,” said Sandy Summers, chairwoman for the shelter’s Ways and Means Committee. The humane society is “turning over a new leaf,” according to Summers, and encourages the community to support its upcoming changes. The cost to attend the event is $60 per person, which includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, beverages, taxes and gratuity, with $22 going directly to the no-kill shelter. The night begins with appetizers and cash bar at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. Guests have five entrée choices: prime rib, crab cakes, crab imperial, vegetable Alfredo and broiled flounder. All entrées will be served with a baked potato and a vegetable, with assorted cheesecake for dessert. DJ Wax will provide the musical entertainment. There will also be silent and Chinese auctions during the event. Several area businesses have donated gift certificates including Victorian Charm in Berlin,
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Jeff Merritt, the founder of Operation We Care, said he was very grateful to the students for decorating the boxes. Now in it’s eighth year, Merritt estimates he’s sent about 5,500 boxes to troops through Operation We Care. And he doesn’t plan to stop, war or no war. “I think I’m always going to send boxes to our troops deployed all over the world. They may not be in a combat zone, but they’re away from their families and need our support,” he said.
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By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Nov. 7, 2014) To understand the complete theory of cookery, one must assess the visual presentation and its influence on the entire dining experience. Research has demonstrated that a variety of optical factors, such as the culmination of colors and balance of the components on a plate, can influence a diner’s perception and response to food. Assessment is subjective and plays a critical role in stimulating the appetite. Sense memory, the interaction of the senses and remembrance, can trigger reminiscences which unconsciously affect the materiality of food and its dynamic character. This psychological factor may seem trivial but is a key aspect when forming one’s personal opinion. Remembrances have a profound affect and are privy to the provisions of volition. Marcus Gavius Apicius is believed
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HOLIDAY BAZAAR The Atlantic United Methodist Church's 36th annual holiday bazaar and luncheon will take place Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fourth Street and Baltimore Ave. During the event there will be a silent auction, Christmas shop, White Elephant sale, boutique and baked goods. Lunch will include barbecue pork or chicken salad, chicken corn chowder soup and dessert. All proceeds from the event will benefit AUMC missions. Displaying some of the items available for purchase, from left, are Charlotte Meyers, Fran Robinson and Joan Strang.
to have been a Roman gourmet, who lived sometime in the 1st century AD. The cookbook Apicius, which is generally attributed to him, is one of the earliest documented claims that refer to “people eating with their eyes.”
This paragon of truth is the focal point of the following discussion and based on an article titled, “A taste of Kandinsky.” Sixty participants consisted of 30 males and 30 females. The stimuli
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Bourbon Praline Cake Praline Topping 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ¼ cups pecans, toasted Cake 1 ½ cups cake flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg ¼ teaspoon fine salt 1/3 cup buttermilk at room temperature 3 tablespoons bourbon 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter at room temperature 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs at room temperature ½ cups pecans, toasted and chopped vanilla ice cream (optional)
Shot of Jefferson’s Presidential Select 21 Year Old Bourbon (optional) 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch spring form pan and then line the bottom and sides with parchment paper. Butter the paper generously. Wrap the outside of the pan with tin foil. Prepping the pan properly for the praline helps reduce the clean-up process which can be quite messy and allows the praline to release easily for future use. 2. Start to make the praline layer by melting 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the brown sugar, corn syrup, kosher salt and vanilla. Spread in the prepared pan and scatter the pecans on top; set aside. 3. Make the cake by whisking the flour, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl. Whisk the buttermilk and bourbon in another bowl. 4. Beat the butter and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 10 minutes. With the mixer on low, beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, starting and ending with the flour. Fold in the pecans. 5. Pour the batter into the pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool on a rack for about 30 minutes. 6. Invert the cooled cake onto a platter. Carefully remove spring form ring and parchment paper and top cake with praline layer. Serve with vanilla ice cream and a shot of Jefferson’s Presidential Select 21 Year old Bourbon. Secret Ingredient - Risk. “Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Andre Gide
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov.7, 2014) Crop Out Cancer Day will be celebrated at the Clarion Resort hotel on 101st Street next Friday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. A $40 donation to the American Cancer Society will provide a space to scrapbook and the use of tools. “Scrapbooking is an awesome way to preserve your memories of lost loves ones to cancer,” said organizer Susan Childs. There will be a silent auction with many local donations, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. The vendors will be providing special donations to the American Cancer Society for door prizes. If a donation is made, a small token of appreciation for being generous will be handed out and cancer society merchandise can be purchased at the event. The Clarion’s crystal ballroom will be open Nov. 12-17 for anyone who wants to put scrapbooks together. Crop Out Cancer is the final Pink Ribbon Classic Series event for 2014. In August, the Capt. Steve Harman Poor Girls Open ladies-only tournament kicked off the series, raising $65,000 for the ACS. Most of the other events took place in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and included a card, game, and mahjong party and luncheon; tennis and golf tournaments; the annual Making Strides 5K Run and Walk on the Boardwalk; a Mah Jongg tourney and a party with live music at Seacrets. Pamper Yourself for Charity Raffle was ongoing throughout October. While some money raised through the Pink Ribbon Classic goes toward national breast cancer research, the See SCRAPBOOKING Page 55
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Kathy Guerra makes her scrapbook during last year’s Crop Out Cancer event at the Clarion hotel.
Scrapbooking event includes silent auction, door prizes Continued from Page 54 remainder stays on the Eastern Shore, where it will be used for education projects, patient programs and services. Some of the local programs include free wigs for patients; the Look Good Feel Better program, which teaches patients how to cope with the cosmetic side-effects of treatment; Reach to Recovery, a oneon-one support visitation program by trained breast cancer survivors for new patients; Road to Recovery, a transportation service for patients to and from cancer treatments; Hope Lodge, which provides lodging during treatment; the Patient Navigator Program, which helps patients navigate
the health care system; Cancer Survivors Network; and a 24-hour-a-day cancer information center — all free services. Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women, except for skin cancer, and is the second-leading cause of cancerous death in women, according to the ACS. One in two women newly diagnosed with the disease reaches out to the ACS for help and support. The group is the largest source of cancer research funds in the country, next to the U.S. government. To learn more about the American Cancer Society, visit www.cancer.org or call 1-800-ACS-2345.
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Lulu Roman to perform at OC Jamboree, Nov. 13
(Nov. 7, 2014) Lulu Roman, former star of the hit weekly television show, “Hee Haw,” will be making a concert appearance at The OC Jamboree in West Ocean City on Nov. 13. Roman’s performing career has spanned more than 40 years with nearly 25 of those years spent as a singer and comedienne on the “Hee Haw” television show, which is now in reruns on the RFD TV Network. During a very difficult period in the middle of her career, Roman started recording Gospel music and convinced the show’s producers to allow her to introduce the audiences to it. Roman went on to be nominated several times and was a recipient of Gospel music’s highly coveted Dove Award. She currently is a member of the Country Gospel Music and Christian Music Halls of Fame. In addition to her own special brand of comedy, she’ll be performing songs from her new album, “At Last” featuring 12 of her favorite pop standards including “I Will Always Love You,” “Summertime,” “You Don’t Know Me,” as well as the title cut.
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The album was recently recorded with her very good friends and country music stars, Dolly Parton, T. Graham Brown, Linda Davis and Georgette Jones. She is also thrilled to include some songs to help welcome the Christmas season. Roman will perform one show only at The OC Jamboree, on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. Advance reservations are strongly urged for this performance. Tickets cost $35 and are on sale now. They may be obtained by calling The OC Jamboree box office at 410213-7581 or by going online at www.ocjam.com. All seating is reserved, theater style and strictly limited on a first come basis.
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Kemp searching for yellow brick road, or Coastal Hwy. Looking for something to do? DIAC hosting singalong at Dunes Manor, Nov. 13
By Irish Kemp Contributing Writer (Nov. 7, 2014) Oh yeah, this old broad is back, some what, that is! Bear with me and somehow, I'll find that yellow brick road. Whoops, I meant to say "Ocean Highway." No doubt in my warped mind it will probably be a one way street. With the holiday season on the brink of full swing, Delmarva Irish American Club members should round up some friends and head for the Dunes Manor on 28th Street and Baltimore Ave. for the annual singalong on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. Not a member of the local club? Not to worry, you'll be treated as tho' you are. Perhaps it will inspire you to join in the fun and become a member. Happy hour prices will be available for this event. New in town and wanna' get around? Trust me folks, this is the way to go. Delmarva Irish American Club membership fees are a few bucks short of free, and guess what, you don't have to be of Irish nationality to join. Wouldn't it be nice to have a bus service for seniors for these nighttime events? For a fee, of course. I know, I know, I'm really pushing. Whoops I almost forgot. DIAC's Christmas party at BJ's on the Water on 75th Street will be Thursday, Dec. 4. Get your reservation in as soon as possible. This is a very popular event. The cost is $40. They'll knock $5 off the ticket price
if you bring a toy. Be prepared for sticker shock if you're out looking for a red wagon. Radio Flyers are running $100plus. Would you believe the covered ones come with a wee air-conditioning unit for another $100. H'mm, maybe they're referring to a real covered wagon. Of course it could be another figment of my imagination, but some of the stores are making seemingly fabulous offers. I was given a bag and told that I would get 30 percent off of all purchases. Without my glasses I wanted to believe that was on the marked down price, but the brain told me it was on the original list price. H'mmmm. “Moi, do the math? Go figure. I had an “Oh no Mr. Bill" moment. No harm putting in a fashion update. Skinny ties are back bigtime. Oh yeah I almost forgot, I found a cardboard microwave to replace the stove. I swear I heard the old stove breathe a loud sigh of relief. Chances of burning...kaput! Around town I found Vince and Nadine Ryan, Gary and Martha, Del Leutner, Jim and Helen Geslois, Karl and Mary Mays, Bill and Ceil Clark, Duke and Mary Pantos and Gary and Ann Distler. George and Joan Saur are taking a break from this active but somewhat hectic life that the local seniors enjoy on Delmarva. Which reminds me Harpoon's senior happy hour, 3-6 p.m. every Wednesday year-round makes for a great chance to meet folks who, or is that whom, enjoy meeting and socializing with their peers. Thanks again to Frank Hanna and son, Wes for keeping up this 20-plus year event. I hope everyone took time out to vote. God bless America. C U IN OC
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Pick up debris, litter during Opening reception planned for Nov. artists at arts center Ocean City Clean Sweep (Nov. 7, 2014) The Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) and its Clean-Up Committee will present the second annual “Ocean City Clean Sweep” on Saturday to pick up litter and debris scattered around downtown Ocean City between the inlet and 17th Street. From 9-11:30 a.m., the OCDC is requesting volunteers, business groups and schools to volunteer for this year’s Clean Sweep. The OCDC is a nonprofit organization charged with revitalizing downtown Ocean City. Last year’s event was a success and resulted in many trash bags being filled. Volunteers will walk the streets of downtown Ocean City picking
up trash, litter and cigarette butts left over from this summer. Gloves, rakes and trash bags will be provided. The Town of Ocean City will provide the dumpster. The Ocean City Fire Department and its cadets will be spraying clean several downtown streets. All participants will receive a free shirt and lunch will be provided to volunteers. The base and meeting location for the clean-up event will be the OCDC office at 108 Dorchester Street in downtown Ocean City. Prizes will also be awarded. If interested in volunteering, contact the OCDC at 410-2897739.
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(Nov. 7, 2014) The Art League of Ocean City’s first Friday opening reception introducing new works for November takes place Friday, Nov. 7, from 5-7 p.m. at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. The public is invited and complimentary refreshments will be served. The Thaler Gallery will feature a “Juried Members Holiday Show,” an all media, 2D and 3D show. This annual exhibit showcases the finest artwork by Art League members in a broad range of subject matters and materials. The competition juror will be award-winning artist Nick Serratore. Serratore, who resides in Lewes, Del., is a Pennsylvania native and a graduate of the Hussian School of Art in Philadelphia and Wilmington Uni-
versity. He has had multiple solo exhibitions, won numerous awards for his pastel landscapes and recently won a 2012 Individual Artist Fellowship Grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts for emerging Delaware artists. Serratore will also be sharing his artistic talents by teaching a two-day “Pastel Painting” workshop on Monday, Nov. 17 and Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day at the Arts Center. The work of selected artist members of the Delaware Watercolor Society is also on display all month in the Galleria. The Spotlight Gallery will showcase the fabric art of Trudy Brown, who will be displaying her unique hand-painted and sewn quilts. Brown’s specialty is combining colors and styles of fabric See JURIED Page 58
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Continued from Page 57 that complement one another and then painting part of the quilt. Her work is mainly inspired by nature, especially flowers and wildlife. In January 2015 she will exhibit in her first wholesale show, the American Made Show in Washington, D.C. Continuing on exhibit this month is the work of fall Artist-in-Residence, Michele Green in Studio D; Artisan-inResidence, Fay Kempton’s jewelry and fused glass pieces in the retail area; and the art of Tinsel Hughes, Dorothy Harrison Braun, Myrna McGrath and Erik Hertz, and year-round Artist-inresidence, David Simpson are exhibited in the artists’ studios. For more information, contact the Art League at 410-524-9433 or visit www.ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org.
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By Taylor Sloan Intern (Nov. 7, 2014) The Downtown Association of Ocean City will kick off the holiday season early as it presents the Wicomico Street Winter Festival, located downtown between the Boardwalk and Baltimore Avenue, Saturday, Nov. 8, from 3-7 p.m. “Our goal is to bring back lights and business to downtown,” said Lisa Aydelotte, Downtown Ocean City events coordinator. The festival will include vendors for early holiday shopping, games for children, an appearance from Santa Claus at 4:30 p.m. and entertainment provided by Tranzfusion. The Stephen Decatur High School show choir will be performing holiday songs. “The kids will be debuting their first Christmas song for the holiday season, as well as singing ‘Here Comes Santa Claus,’” said Christine Middlecamp, Stephen Decatur show choir instructor. Admission is free to the festival. Tickets for the children’s games cost $5 for 10. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. “Every penny we raise is going toward Donate to Decorate,” Aydelotte said. Donate to Decorate is an initiative sponsored by the Ocean City Development Corporation in association with “Light Up Downtown.” Different events are hosted throughout the year to raise funds for holiday light displays. The “Light Up Downtown” celebration will take place at Sunset Park on Dec. 5, 5-7 p.m., and includes an appearance from Santa Claus, entertainment and baked goods. For more information on the Wicomico Street Winter Festival and the Downtown Association of Ocean City, visit www.downtownassociation.net.
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Learn self-defense during course Iannucci offers ‘tactical method of personal protection’ class, Saturday
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov.7, 2014) Ed Iannucci, a fifth degree black belt, is bringing a three-hour “tactical method of personal protection” class to Fenwick Island this Saturday, Nov. 8, at Hollie’s Treasure Chest in Fenwick Island. Iannucci has a 30-year culmination of martial arts training and has taught tactical defenses for 15 years. His course will cover an abundance of information such as defending against an attacker, being able to escape and where and how to run. Iannucci teaches awareness and prevention. Being aware of surroundings, repetitive daily routines and the demeanor people carry help determine who the attacker will choose as a victim. The first victim’s preyed upon are the weak and unaware. It is important to keep a heads up and use what’s in the vicinity to fight off an attack, he said. A woman has many items to work with in her purse and pressing the panic button when walking to the car will alert others to stay away, he said. Defense and distraction are important tools when facing an attacker. Pick an opportunity to strike back or run away. “It is all about taking a practical motion and turning it into a tactical motion,” Iannucci said. For example, a victim could pretend to brush her hair back and in the process elbow the attacker in the face. If someone chokes the target from behind, they can remember the “I Dream of Jeanie” head bob and duck under their arms. Iannucci teaches many other examples of how to escape an attack in his class. Training negates panic and woman fight back wrong on a daily basis, he said. Never say anything to your opponent because screaming plays right into their hands. Begging with an attacker does nothing and remember “a man with his pants down cannot chase you,” he said. In addition, leaving the windows up and having room to pull out of the parking spot quickly are important suggestions when attacked in a car. “When I hear about a victim, I always think about how they could have gotten out if it. I’ve been in this business for 20 years and I am getting sick of hearing about all of these people who could have avoided their situations with the right information,” he said. “Come out and give this [class] a shot. It will be well worth your time and money.” One word to describe Iannucci is intimidating with his tall frame and muscular body. “Do I look like a person who was bullied?” he asks. Sure enough, Iannucci started taking karate when he was 14 years old because of being “bullied terribly.” This workshop targets a wide range of people who can benefit from Iannucci’s expertise. Real estate agents are one of the biggest targets for attackers because they are either constantly alone or with
strangers. Iannucci said real estate agents “walk themselves into the perfect scenario for sexual assault or worse. What could be more dangerous than showing a stranger around an empty house?” Bar and restaurant workers are leaving their jobs late at night when someone could be lurking around the corner. Work safety can be an issue and he teaches how to take weapons like guns and knives away from attackers. Housewives, independent young woman and girls going off to college can all learn valuable information in case they find themselves in a harmful situation. The workshops can also be a team building exercise for organizations and workplaces. “Self-defense is karate; you do not need a robe and belt. It is important to work with your attacker’s body and their intentions,” Iannucci said. He loves the karate schools in the area and thinks they all do a great job with youth. The missing component is a way for adults to learn how to properly defend themselves without taking the time to train and learn karate. Iannucci has been vacationing in Ocean City for 15 years and bought a property five years ago. Living in Philadelphia and its suburbs his whole life, Iannucci plans to retire on the Eastern Shore. One problem is holding him back—the growing violence occurring down by the beach, he said. “Everyone is stuck in their own little bubbles until the area changes. I am under no illusions that this is a safe place all the time and it really does not matter where you live,” Iannucci said. “Heroin is on the rise, which causes ultra-paranoia. Home invasions are occurring because they need the next fix, which is a gateway to assaults, rape and even murder.” The frequency of classes Iannucci offers will be determined according to demand and interest. A few organizations have already reached out to Iannucci and he will go on site if asked. “I love this area and hope people find what I bring to the table useful. You always have to be ready for ‘what if.’ I can provide the umbrella when the dark cloud shows up,” Iannucci said. Iannucci’s resume includes seminars taught at schools and to youth groups in Philadelphia to teach youth bullying is not the answer. The “bullyproof” sessions help children realize it is not their fault and to speak up when they see it happening around them. These seminars reflect on his days of being bullied and he likes helping children to not walk around scared. He also trains bouncers in Philadelphia on the correct measures and procedures they need to take when confronting an unruly customer. Iannucci has been a tactics instructor for 15 years and has owns Kim’s Karate in Cheltenham, Pa. since 1997. He was Fox News Sports use of force analyst for one year. “I want people in this area to know it’s available and an option for them. I come down here all the time and figure it is important to teach people accustomed to always keeping their doors open self-defense,” he said. “Remember, anyone can
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be a target at any time and the three hours fly by because of how much fun we have.” The workshop will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hollie’s Treasure Chest, 900 Coastal Highway in Fenwick Island, Del. on Saturday. The cost is $40 for those pre-registered and $50 at the door. Police officers and their family members can take the workshop for free. For more information, email Iannucci at cdtphila@aol.com or call 215868-5211.
Annual health fair, Saturday
(Nov. 7, 2014) Atlantic General Hospital’s Healthy Happenings Community Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8 at Selbyville Middle School and features cooking, gardening and dance demonstrations. The focus of this year’s fair is harvest to home, incorporating fresh foods, activities and healthy living opportunities for the whole family. “This, our 16th year holding the Healthy Happenings Fair, is our most exciting. For the first time we are offering activities for children and many new screenings for adults,” said AGH Community Education Manager, Dawn Denton. Demonstrations will take place as follows: cooking at 9 a.m., gardening at 10 a.m. and dance at 11 a.m. All free screenings and other learning opportunities will take place between 8 a.m. and noon. Schedule: 8 a.m. to noon: Free Screenings: cholesterol (12-hour fast required), carotid artery, respiratory, hearing, diabetes and vision 9 a.m.: Harvest to Home Cooking demonstration 10 a.m.: Dance demonstration 11 a.m.: Complimentary lunch For more information and a complete list of screenings and demonstrations planned during the fair, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org/healthyhappenings or call 410-641-9268.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival set for Nov. 13 in OC
(Nov. 7, 2014) The Wild & Scenic Film Festival will be making its fourth Ocean City appearance at Seacrets’ Morley Hall on Thursday, Nov. 13, with a special children’s show set for the Sarbanes Center near Assateague Island on Saturday, Nov. 15. This year’s main festival offering features a menu of 15 short masterpieces over a two-hour span ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous. The youth program will include seven cinematic gems in less than an hour that will leave families excited, energized and educated. Hosted locally by Assateague Coastal Trust, The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is organized by a northern California watershed group which each year assembles a catalog of award-winning, mostly environmentally-focused films and offers them to local conservation nonprofits to help educate and engage their communities. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to once again share these amazing films from around the world with our local audience,” said ACT Executive Director and Coastkeeper, Kathy Phillips. “Many of the films showcase environmental issues which helps us to engage and inspire people around the challenges facing our planet and our local area. There’s even a film this year that features the efforts of a fellow Waterkeeper in Patagonia on a quest to save a mighty river from being tragically tamed by a dam.” But Phillips noted it’s not all about teaching or preaching. “There is a healthy mix of adventure and pure fun which makes the festival as much about entertainment as education,” she said. The Wild & Scenic Film Festival will include two screenings at Seacrets’ Morley Hall on Nov. 13: a matinee at 2 p.m. and an evening show at 6 p.m. Both events will feature Morley Hall’s crystal clear projection system, discounted food offerings, a silent auction and guest emcee, Andrew Tawes from Outdoors Delmarva. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Purchase three tickets in advance and get a fourth free. ACT has also selected a separate set of films from the Wild & Scenic catalog geared especially for a younger audience that will be presented by the organization’s Coast Kids program on Nov. 15. This screening will take place at the Sarbanes Coastal Ecology Lab (adjacent to Assateague Island National Seashore’s Visitors Center) and will be preceded by a special Coast Kids workshop on microscopic bay critters. Tickets for this special kids program will be available only at the door and are $5 for Coast Kids members and $10 for non-members. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.ActForBays.org or call 410-6291538.
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Lori and Dave Hawkins are festively dressed for Halloween at Harpoons Hanna’s on Oct. 31.
Kathy Camac and Mike Carey take part in the Halloween festivities at Harpoon Hanna’s on Route 54 in Fenwick Island, Del. last Friday night.
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Donna and Bob Rhine sport sombreros for Harpoon Hannas’ happy hour Halloween party last Friday.
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City Hall staff, including employees from human resources, finance and engineering departments and the City Clerk’s office, pose for a photo outside the Third Street building on Halloween.
Len Bauer and Terry Ulrich came out in costume to celebrate Halloween at BJ's on the Water on 75th Street in Ocean City on Halloween.
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Teenage Rust and the Fabulous Rustettes rock the stage at BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street during the Halloween party. Pictured, from left, are Christel and Paul Grandell, Bill and Maddy Carder, Tom Lutz, Joe Smooth and Howard Winbrow.
Jerry Schwarz, left, Ally Small and Frank Snyder pour drinks in costume during BJ’s on the Water’s Halloween celebration on Friday, Oct. 31.
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NOW PLAYING BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 Nov. 7: Full Circle, 9 p.m. Nov. 8: Over Time, 9 p.m. Nov. 12: Sir Rod, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 13: DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 Every Wednesday: Randy Jamz Nov. 7: Brant Quick CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday-Sunday: Phil Perdue FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-5500 Nov. 7: DJ Hook Nov. 8: DJ RobCee, The Loop Nov. 9: Everett Spells Nov. 10: Bryan Clark GALAXY 66 66th Street, bayside
Ocean City 410-723-6762 Nov. 7: Philly George Project, 8 p.m. to midnight HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 Nov. 7: Ladies Night w/DJ Bill T Nov. 8: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. Nov. 9: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m. Nov. 13: Opposite Directions, 6-9 p.m. HARPOON HANNA’S
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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AEAmerican Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out, free Delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Ocean City’s most famous sub and pizza shop since 1959. An OC tradition where a sandwich is a meal, serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $$$ / 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 ST & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Serving Lunch & Dinner. Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Our Signature Tenderloin New Orleans is heaven on a plate- Blackened Filet Mignon topped with a Blackened Crabcake smothered in our spicy Hollandaise sauce & home- made Bourbon Bread Pudding topped with home-made ice cream & rum sauce. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MCAE-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. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare & American cuisine—Something for everyone our menu features appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks & seafood. Dine In, Carry Out, Happy Hour Daily 3-6 pm. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ GALAXY 66 BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / $$-$$$ / V-MAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Contemporary restaurant offering light fare and full entrees. Award- winning wine list, signature drinks and cocktails. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 /
www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / We have proudly served Ocean City, Maryland for over 40 years. Known for All You Can Eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HIGH STAKES BAR & GRILL, Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 / $-$$ / V-MAE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live entertainment. ■ HOBBIT, 81st Street Bayside in Rivendell Condo, Ocean City 410-524-8100 / www.thehobbitrestaurant.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended / Full bar / Open daily from 5-10 p.m. Full service bar with happy hour Sunday through Thursday, 5-7 p.m. Ocean City's most complete dining experience. Breathtaking bay views with inventive American Cuisine. ■ HOOTERS, Route 50 & Keyser Point Rd., West Ocean City 410-213-1841 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Full bar / Hooters makes you happy at our year round restaurant and bar. Open Daily at 11 a.m. Enjoy our new menu with enjoyable juicy burgers, garden fresh salads, wings with 12 delicious sauces and signature seafood entrees. We have a great line of Hooters apparel. Large parties are welcome. Please call for private party information. Carry out available. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @hootersocmd. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to serve delicious, beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites - Johnny’s Special, Neptune’s Seafood Feast Pizza, and MD Blue Crab. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Coldest draft beer in town served in a chilled mug. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 4 a.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce.
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■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443 664 5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / We are the locals favorite serving lunch and dinner. Longboard Cafés menu offers unparalleled flare from the lite fare to dinner entrees — offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads … even a popular "veggies" menu featuring their famous wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with the finest ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MERMAID COVE PUB, 33195 Lighthouse Road, Williamsville, West Fenwick, Del. 302436-0122 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Full bar / Get ship-wrecked at the Mermaid Cove with pub, drink and food specials daily. Lump crab cakes, rock and mahi tacos, fried oyster sandwiches and platters are among the items to choose from. Breakfast served weekends. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Take-out available. ■ OCEAN CITY BREWING COMPANY, 56th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6682 / www.ocbrewingcompany.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No Reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Family Restaurant. Craft Beer. Serving lunch and dinner daily 7 days a week, 11am-2am. Menu selections "Almost Famous" Made to Order Eggrolls, Gourmet Flatbreads, Signature Salads and Sandwiches, Soft Tacos, Fresh Burgers, and more. Happy Hour Sunday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close. ■ OCM CRABS, 62nd Street, Ocean City 410524-6272 Carry-out and outside dining; 71st Street, Ocean City 410-520-0457 Carry-out, inside and outside dining / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required/ Beer & Wine (71st St location) / Family Restaurant. Menu offers crabs by the dozen, ½ bushel, bushel or all-you-caneat. The freshest seafood from the steamer, soups, sandwiches and platters. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 and Seafood House, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1689 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Traditional Dining - Buffet - Carry Out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5pm - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring over 75 items including Snow Crab Legs, Carving Station, Made to Order Pasta, Handmade Crab Cakes & so much more. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000 / www.carouselhotel.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., featuring a wide variety of entrees, seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ SIMMER TIME, Rt. 54, Fenwick Island, next to Mio Fratello 302-436-2266 / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Fondue and more in an intimate atmosphere; small and large parties. ■ THE BRICK HOUSE PUB, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-5245252 / www.ocmdhotels.com/brickhousepub /
$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Relax and enjoy the laid back atmosphere of this casual brew pub. Enjoy a lite bite, or watch the game on one of our huge flat-screen TV's. Dine on the freshest raw bar specialties, or try one of the local favorites, including fresh rockfish, shrimp, crab cakes, spicy hummus, juicy burgers and steaks, piping hot made-to-order pizzas, flavorful sandwiches and gourmet salads. Extensive microbrew list and beers on tap. Happy hour specials daily. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-5398710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual Waterfront - The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club in an all new gorgeous Bayfront Setting, specializing in Coastal Cuisine. Serving Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch/ Inside Outside Dining areas. Open-Air Bar and Live Entertainment. Check website for special events. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER, South Division & Boardwalk 410-289-3501, 3rd Street & Boardwalk 410-289-2599, 41st Street & Coastal Hwy 410-524-9254, 70th Street & Coastal Hwy 410-524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s Favorite Family Restaurant for 35 years! Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dayton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken & Seafood served at S. Division, 41st and 70th Street locations. Off season specials (Hwy locations only, Sun at 3 pm – Thurs): $14.95 pizza and pitcher; 6.99 any sub or sandwich with fries (excludes crab cake and Dayton’s menu); 5.99 spaghetti or fettuccine; 8.99 any other Italian Dinner! ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City, 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian Style Restaurant, with great menu including Pasta, Wood Fired Pizzas, appetizers, plus Full Italian Deli with heros and catering for take outs. ■ UBER BAGELS & DELI, 126th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6128 / www.uberbagels.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Indoor and outdoor seating or carry out. Ocean City’s best bagel and deli featuring made-from-scratch, New York-style bagels. Full breakfast menu of bagels and spreads as well as egg sandwiches and lunch menu offers a huge selection of cold sandwiches featuring Boar’s head meats and cheeses. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Children’s Menu / Open year round - With floor to ceiling windows overlooking the ocean, it’s an elegant and friendly place serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also featuring the Zippy Lewis Lounge with HH from 4-7 p.m., Milton’s Outdoor Oceanfront Café and Barefoot Beach Bar in-season. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Old World saloon-type feel, Whisker’s is famous for its Certified Angus® burgers and delicious casual fare, as well as its entertaining atmosphere and photo lined walls of famous and infamous “whiskers.” Enjoy flat screen TVs to watch your favorite sports. Open year-round, 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., serving lunch and dinner daily. Happy hour every day 4-7 p.m. Nightly food specials.
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FRI. Nov. 7 FIRST FRIDAY RECEPTION — Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th Street in Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Exhibit kicks off with an opening reception. Open to the public. Info: 410-524-9433.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR — St. Matthews-By-Sea United Methodist Church, Ocean Highway Route 1 at Dagsboro Street, Fenwick Island, Del., 4:30-7 p.m. Serving hot dogs and homemade chili. Bazaar featuring crafts, baked goods, silent auction, white elephant, attic treasures, jewelry, used books and more. Info: Dee Granger, 410-422-9546. BINGO — Knights of Columbus, 9901
Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994.
SAT. Nov. 8
WINTER FESTIVAL — Wicomico Street,
Ocean City, 3-7 p.m. Shopping tables, kids games and prizes, gift drawings, 50/50 raffles and music by Tranzfusion. and the Stephen Decatur Show Choir. Santa arrives at 4:30 p.m. Inside Pour House, Cork Bar and Bearded Clam will be food and drink specials and billiards tournament with cash prizes. Register for tournament at the Cork Bar at 3 p.m.. Free admission. Info: 410-289-1413, ocdowntownassociation@verizon.net or www.downtownassociation.net.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR — St.
Matthews-By-Sea United Methodist Church, Ocean Highway Route 1 at Dagsboro Street, Fenwick Island, Del., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Serving homemade soups and hot dogs. Bazaar featuring crafts, baked goods, silent auction, white elephant, attic treasures, jewelry, used books and more. Info: Dee Granger, 410-422-9546.
AUMC HOLIDAY BAZAAR AND LUNCHEON — Atlantic United Methodist Church's
36th annual holiday bazaar and luncheon will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fourth Street and Baltimore Ave. Silent auction, Christmas shop, White Elephant sale, boutique and baked goods. Lunch will include barbecue pork or chicken salad, chicken corn chowder soup and dessert. All proceeds benefit AUMC missions. Info: 410-289-7430
SHEPHERD’S NOOK CHRISTMAS BAZAAR — Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Christmas gifts, decorations, clothing, baked goods, crafts, vendors. Lunch will be available.
BAG BASH BINGO — Ocean City Volunteer Fire Department Headquarters, second floor, 15th Street, Ocean City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m. Featuring Thirty-One Bags and Vera Bradley. Also, 50/50, Silent auction and refreshments available. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets: 443-359-2014. ANNUAL BAZAAR LUNCHEON & CARRYOUT — Buckingham Presbyterian Church,
20 S. Main St., Berlin, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch serves 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A variety to soups and chicken salad sandwiches available. There wil be craft, bake and book tables along with Fabulous Finds in Taylor Hall. Info: 410-641-0234.
BEEF & DUMPLING DINNER — BoggsDisharoon American Legion, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, 4 p.m. Cost is $12. Info: 410-641-3760.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR — St. Andrew Catholic
Center, 14401 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bake sale, books, jewelry, raffles, crafts, Chinese auction, hand-crafter 15 car wooden train, White Elephant, freshly baked cookies and new and”almost new” art gallery. Lunch menu includes homemade crab cakes, Kielbasa, hot dogs, barbecue and crab soup. Stephen Decatur Park, Tripoli Street, Berlin. Registration starts at 9 a.m., warm-up is 9:30-9:45 a.m. and walk is 9:45-10 a.m. Walk around Stephen Decatur Park to promote walking for exercise and fun. Rain date Nov. 15. Info: 410-641-4314 or www.berlinmd.gov.
3RD ANNUAL JUST WALK BERLIN! —
STEPHEN DECATUR PARK MURAL RIBBONCUTTING — Stephen Decatur Park, Tripoli
Street, Berlin, 11 a.m. The mural is located behind the tennis courts. Designed and painted by Ann Ashman. Info: 410641-4314 or www.berlinmd.gov.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices, includes coffee and juice. Bloody Marys cost $3. Info: 410-524-8196. FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park,
239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more.
New vendors welcome. Info: 410-6417717, Ext. 3006. Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m. Art Childs, owner of Accurate Marine LLC, will talk about all aspects of winterizing your boat. All welcome. Info: Jack Barnes, 410-641-7662.
OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING —
eral Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, noon to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Info: Rob, 443-783-3529.
MON. Nov. 10
AGH HARVEST TO HOME HEALTH FAIR —
Selbyville Middle School, Selbyville, Del., 8 a.m. to noon. Free community health fair with 60 vendors, screenings, lab draws (12 hour fast required), health education, flu shots, demonstrations, kids activities and more. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268 or ddenton@atlanticgeneral.org.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING —
ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR — St. Mary’s
the Virgin Episcopal Church Hall, 18 Third St., Pocomoke City, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Arts and crafts tables, bake sale, kids shoppe, handmade quilt raffle and door prizes. No admission fee. Luncheon costs $8 and includes homemade ham biscuits, soups and desserts. Carry-out available. Info: Carol Johnsen, 443-7834606.
DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus,
Sweet Adeline’s, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410641-6876.
SUN. Nov. 9 Berlin Fire Hall, 214 N. Main St., 7:3011:30 a.m. Menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits, cereals, coffee, milk and juice. Cost is $9 for adults, $7 for carry-outs, $5 for children ages 5-12 and free for children 4 and younger.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET —
2014 METROPOLITAN COOKING & ENTERTAINING SHOW BUS TRIP — Featuring a
cooking demonstration by Bobby Flay, exhibitors, cooking demos, tastings, workshops, book signings and appearances by Food Network celebrities and other chefs. Bus departs the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway on Nov. 9 at 6:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 8:30 p.m. Time in Washington, D.C. is approximately 10 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. (Show is at 11 a.m.) Cost is $100 and includes general admission ticket, cooking demo and transportation. Breakfast and dinner not included. Register: 410-641-7052 or stop in the Ocean Pines Recreation Department.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS #169 — At-
lantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Group is a 12-step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly. Info: Bett, 410-202-9078.
SUNDAY NIGHT SERENITY AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Woodlands in Ocean
Pines, Independent Living Apartment Building, 1135 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 7:30 p.m.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Atlantic Gen-
Berlin group No. 169, Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083.
WRITING FOR WELLNESS — Ocean Pines
library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:30-3 p.m. Group uses exercises to stimulate process for creative expression. No prior writing experience needed. Info: 410208-4014.
ALTERED CLOTHING — Ocean Pines li-
brary, 11107 Cathell Road, 2-3:30 p.m. Learn to repurpose old clothing to make one-of-a-kind artistic clothing. Info: 410208-4014.
STEAM PM ‘DINOSAURS’ — Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 3:30 p.m. Discover Dinosaur Facts and Fiction. For children ages 5-8. Info: 410-632-3495. Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 1-4 p.m. Learn how to set up an e-mail account and how to navigate the web. Register: 410-957-0878.
BASIC COMPUTER INSTRUCTION —
TUES. Nov. 11 11TH ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY — Worcester County Veterans Memorial
at Ocean Pines, located on Route 589 between Manklin Creek and Cathell roads, 11 a.m. Special recognition of those who served during the Iraq War (2003-2010). Take a lawn chair. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road. Info: Lou Etta McClaflin, 410-641-7391 or John Lemon, 410-208-4568.
FREE FLU SHOTS FOR VETERANS — Lo-
cated in the auditorium of the Avery W. Hall Educational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center campus on the corner of Waverly Drive and Vine Street in Salisbury, 2-5 p.m. Free flu shots to Veterans and their spouses. Military ID/DD214 is required. Free parking in
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Berlin group 331, Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5:30-7 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: jeanduck47@gmail.com.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING -
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean
Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30-4 p.m. Info: Ron and Mary Leidner, 410208-0525.
YOUNG AND RESTLESS ‘DIGGING DINOSAURS!’ — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 10:30 a.m. Children, ages 3-5, will create, explore and learn. Dress to get messy. Info: 410-641-0650.
WED. Nov. 12 MEDICARE D PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE SEMINAR — Brandywine Senior Living at
Fenwick Island, 21111 Arrington Drive, Selbyville, Del., 2 p.m. Free seminar with licensed insurance agent, Hank Pilot. RSVP: 302-436-0808.
BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean City
Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, rear of the Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo. Info: 410250-2645.
DELMARVA HAND DANCING CLUB — Meets every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:306:30 p.m., followed by dancing 6:30-9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Info: 302200-DANCE (3262). KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN
PINES/OCEAN CITY — Meets every
Wednesday at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. Info: 410-641-7330.
BAYSIDE BEGINNINGS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Ocean Pines Commu-
nity Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:30 p.m.
OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING — Captain’s Table Restaurant in the
Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, 6 p.m. Info: 410-641-1700 or kbates@taylorbank.com.
IPAD CHICKS - BEGINNERS — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. to noon. Explore the world of iPads while learning from each other. Men welcome. Info: 410-208-4014.
GENEALOGY SEMINAR — Ocean Pines li-
brary, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. to noon. Thomas Dempsey, Sussex County Genealogy Society, will show how to research, find the best reference materials and accurately record your findings. Preregistration is required: 410-208-4014.
PLAY TIME — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road , 10:30 a.m. Parents and children, ages infant to 5 years, explore educational toys together in an interactive, free play program. Info: 410-2084014.
STORY TIME — Ocean City library, 10003
Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes, finger plays, music and crafts for children ages 2-5. Info: 410-524-1818.
GINGERBREAD IN THE HOUSE! — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 2 p.m. A demonstration on the construction and decoration of gingerbread houses. Info: 410-641-0650.
OCEAN CITY BOOK OF THE MONTH: ‘THE KITCHEN HOUSE’ — Ocean City library,
10003 Coastal Highway, 2-3 p.m. Featuring “The Kitchen House,” by Kathleen
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Grissom. Copies of each month’s selection are available in advance at the library. Info: 410-524-1818.
PENCIL DRAWING ARTIST — Ocean Pines
Free will offering appreciated. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Senior Adult Ministry. Info: 410-524-7474.
library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Karen Dimaio explains how she learned to pencil draw. Take a picture of a dog, cat or bird for a chance to win a pencil drawing of the animal. Info: 410-208-4014.
CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 7-8 p.m. Support and information for those affected by Celiac Disease. Info: Betty Bellarin, 410-603-0210.
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YOUNG AND RESTLESS ‘DIGGING DINOSAURS’ — Snow Hill library, 307 N.
34TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER DINNER —
Captains Galley II, 12817 Harbor Road, West Ocean City, 6:30 p.m. Cost is $60 with $22 going directly to the Worcester County Humane Society and includes appetizers, dinner, dessert and beverage (cash bar). Music, silent and Chinese auctions and raffle tickets. Reservations: 443-235-5647 or savinganimals@worcestercountyhumanesociety.org by Nov. 7.
‘ETHICAL ISSUES IN PALLIATIVE CARE’ CONFERENCE — Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s Hallowell Conference Center, 100 E. Carroll St., Salisbury, 5 p.m. Cost is $10 and includes all materials and a buffet dinner. The seminar has been submitted for continuing education credits for nurses and social workers. Registration form: www.peninsula.org or 410-677-6620.
BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach
Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Harpoon Hanna’s, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del., 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410-524-0649; or Dianne, 302-541-4642.
Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Children, ages 3-5, will create explore and learn. Dress to get messy. Info: 410-632-3495.
STORY TIME — Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 10:30 a.m. Stories and crafts for children ages 2-5. Info: 410-9570878.
STORY TIME — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, finger plays and crafts about dancing. For children ages 2-5. Info: 410-208-4014.
WRITING WITH RUTH — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 1-3 p.m. Local writers share their independent work (poems/essays/memoirs/prose, etc.) and received feedback. All writers welcome. Info: 410-524-1818. CHAIR YOGA — Pocomoke library, 301
Market St., 3:30 p.m. Designed for the most mature body. Info: 410-957-0878.
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BINGO — American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City, every Thursday, year round. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Food available. Open to the public. Info: 410289-3166. CHAIR AEROBICS — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 1-2 p.m.
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YEAR-ROUND / OCEAN PINES - Waterfront Condo bordering golf course. 3BR/2BA, fireplace + boat dock. $1500/month. Call 410-603-7373.
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PUBLIC NOTICES JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE LUCAYAN CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-C-14-1276 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Lucayan Condominium building located at 119 72nd Street, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2014 AT 11:00 A.M. Units
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Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each time interval and unit being part of the Lucayan Condominium as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration, ByLaws, and Time Share Instrument recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2015 maintenance fee and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the
defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE LUCAYAN CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-C-14-1277 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Lucayan Condominium building located at 119 72nd Street, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2014 AT 11:15 A.M. Units
Time Intervals
48 54 57 41 59 56 57 53 53 52 45 52 55 31 47 32 32 57 48 46 47 36 46
13 13 13 10 11 13 12 6 9 8 11 5 4 7 11 5 8 5 10 13 13 13 8
Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each time interval and unit being part of the Lucayan Condominium as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration, ByLaws, and Time Share Instrument recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval
will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2015 maintenance fee and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE LUCAYAN CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-C-14-1278 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Lucayan Condominium building located at 119 72nd Street, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2014 AT 11:30 A.M. Units
Time Intervals
54 52 59 32 45 42 31 35 51 46 33 56 51 57 33 56 54 48 31 36 51 40 52 54 36
15 48 49 41 49 48 16 47 18 16 49 49 14 48 46 47 16 49 50 14 45 17 17 23 49
Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each time interval and unit being part of the Lucayan Condominium as established pursuant to a
Condominium Declaration, ByLaws, and Time Share Instrument recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2015 maintenance fee and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 60 NOTTINGHAM LA. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 15, 1999 and recorded in Liber 2649, Folio 367 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $83,078.00 and an original interest rate of 6.75000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 25, 2014 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and 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
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PUBLIC NOTICES $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. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________
JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE LUCAYAN CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-C-14-1279 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Lucayan Condominium building located at 119 72nd Street, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2014 AT 11:45 A.M. Units
Time Intervals
56 36 52 40 47 33 51 31 51 51 47 32 35 46 59 53 32 46 36
50 1 42 10 12 50 17 39 51 40 51 51 52 3 47 8 19 50 38
Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each time interval and unit being part of the Lucayan Condominium as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration, ByLaws, and Time Share Instrument recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2015 maintenance fee and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller
may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12011 SUN FLOWER CT. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Darryl R. Greer and Patricia A. Greer, dated April 5, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4075, folio 336 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 21, 2014 AT 2:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #05-012945 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $52,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the
property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 32949. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 19 EAST WIND DR. I/R/T/A 19 EASTWIND DR. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated April 6, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4413, Folio 473 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $185,199.00 and an original interest rate of 5.50000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 25, 2014 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situ-
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PUBLIC NOTICES ated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $22,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees
may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________ Morris|Schneider|Wittstadt, LLC 9409 Philadelphia Road Baltimore, MD 21237 410-284-9600
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 6709 CHERRIX RD. GIRDLETREE, MD 21829 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Freddie A. Dryden, dated January 23, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4867, folio 464 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 18, 2014 AT 3:46 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $20,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within 10 days of final
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ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser fails to settle within the aforesaid ten (10) days of ratification, the purchaser relinquishes their deposit and the Sub-Trustees may file an appropriate motion with the court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed with the Court in connection with such motion and any Show Cause Order issued by the Court and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper or Order by certified mail and regular mail sent to the address provided by the purchaser and as recorded on the documents executed by the purchaser at the time of the sale. Service shall be deemed effective upon the purchaser 3 days after postmarked by the United States Post Office. It is expressly agreed by the purchaser that actual receipt of the certified mail is not required for service to be effective. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement the deposit shall be forfeited to the Sub-Trustees and all expenses of this sale (including attorney fees and full commission on the gross sales price of the sale) shall be charged against and paid from the forfeited deposit. In the event of resale the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property regardless of any improvements made to the real property. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate of 8.05000% per annum from the date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the SubTrustees. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges/assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for the costs of all transfer taxes, documentary stamps and all other costs incident to settlement. Purchaser shall be responsible for physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss from the date of sale forward. The sale is subject to post sale audit by the Noteholder to determine whether the borrower entered into any repayment/forbearance agreement, reinstated or paid off prior to the sale. In any such event the Purchaser agrees that upon notification by the Sub-Trustees of such event the sale is null and void and of no legal effect and the deposit returned without interest. If the Sub-Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or good and marketable title, or the sale is not ratified for any reason by the Circuit Court including errors made by the Sub-Trustees, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without any interest. Mark H. Wittstadt, et al., Sub. Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12744 HEATHLAND DR. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Dennis M. Winters, dated October 12, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4801, folio 33 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 18, 2014 AT 3:47 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $76,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within 10 days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser fails to settle within the aforesaid ten (10) days of ratification, the purchaser relinquishes their deposit and the Sub-Trustees may file an appropriate motion with the court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed with the Court in connection with such motion and any Show Cause Order issued by the Court and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper or Order by certified mail and regular mail sent to the address provided by the purchaser and as recorded on the documents executed by the purchaser at the time of the sale. Service shall be deemed effective upon the purchaser 3 days after postmarked by the United States Post Office. It is expressly agreed by the purchaser that actual receipt of the certified mail is not required for service to be effective. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement the deposit shall be forfeited to the Sub-Trustees and all expenses of this sale (including attorney fees and full commission on the gross sales price of the sale) shall be charged against and paid from the forfeited deposit. In the event of resale the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property regardless of any improvements made to the real property. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate of 2.875% per annum from the date of sale to the date the funds are re-
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PUBLIC NOTICES ceived in the office of the SubTrustees. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges/assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for the costs of all transfer taxes, documentary stamps and all other costs incident to settlement. Purchaser shall be responsible for physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss from the date of sale forward. The sale is subject to post sale audit by the Noteholder to determine whether the borrower entered into any repayment/forbearance agreement, reinstated or paid off prior to the sale. In any such event the Purchaser agrees that upon notification by the Sub-Trustees of such event the sale is null and void and of no legal effect and the deposit returned without interest. If the Sub-Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or good and marketable title, or the sale is not ratified for any reason by the Circuit Court including errors made by the Sub-Trustees, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without any interest. Mark H. Wittstadt, et al., Sub. Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________ Christopher G. Mancini Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Hwy., Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842
TRUSTEE’S SALE OF CONDOMINIUM UNIT The Trustee named below will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at 4:00 p.m., at the Orleans Court Condominium, 14001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, all that property designated as Orleans Court Condominium Unit No. 67 (aka Unit No. 318), together with an undivided interest in the common elements as established by Declaration and Bylaws recorded among the land records of Worcester County in Liber FWH No. 369, folio 166, et seq., as amended, and as further described in a deed recorded at Liber 4925, folio 341, et seq., in “AS IS” condition, SUBJECT to all the liens, covenants, agreements, conditions, easements and restrictions as may appear among the land records of Worcester County, Maryland. A deposit of $10,000.00 in cash or certified check will be required of the Purchaser at the auction. (A deposit will not be required if the successful bidder is the secured party in this foreclosure action.) The balance in cash, cashier’s or certified check shall be paid within 20 days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, said balance to bear interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from
the date of sale to the date of payment. Time is of the essence for the Purchaser. All real estate taxes, wastewater, water charges, and condominium assessments shall be adjusted as of the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the Purchaser. All settlement costs, including recordation taxes, transfer taxes and recording fees, shall be paid by the Purchaser. Possession will be given upon payment in full of the purchase price. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price when due, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting Purchaser. For further information, you may contact Christopher G. Mancini, Trustee, 410-723-1400. OCD-10/23/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 9 HOLLY CT. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Holly A. Hudson, dated June 22, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4990, folio 1 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 7, 2014 AT 2:35 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #03-110737 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $17,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private
charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 44521. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-10/23/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 6449 WHITESBURG RD. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated February 17, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4411, Folio 57 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $146,250.00 and an original interest rate of 7.75% default having oc-
curred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 12, 2014 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $15,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus
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PUBLIC NOTICES proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-10/23/3t _________________________________ JOSEPH E. MOORE ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON P.O. BOX 739 3509 COASTAL HWY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15775 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM P. PHILLIPS Notice is given that Susan P. Degroft, 14 Burley Street, Berlin, MD 21811, was on October 14, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William P. Phillips who died on September 23, 2014, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 14th day of April, 2015. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. SUSAN P. DEGROFT Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell
Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 23, 2014 OCD-10/23/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 14-8 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 14-8 (Public Safety - Fire Sprinkler Systems for Townhouse Units) was passed by the County Commissioners on October 21, 2014. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § PS 1-410(e). (Adds this new subsection to the Public Safety Article to restore local regulations with respect to automatic fire sprinkler systems in townhouse units; establishes a definition of “Townhouse” for the purposes of this subtitle; and provides that any group of three or more townhouse units shall be considered as a multifamily structure for the purposes of determining the applicable automatic fire sprinkler requirements, since multifamily structures are currently required to install an NFPA 13R system as opposed to an NFPA 13D system as permitted in detached single family homes.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 14-9 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 14-9 (Public Safety - Quality Assurance Program for Fire Prevention Code Inspections and Tests) was passed by the County Commissioners on October 21, 2014. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § PS 1-403(d). (Adds this new subsection to the Fire Prevention Regulations Subtitle of the Public Safety Article to establish a quality assurance program in order to guarantee that fire protection systems are receiving consistent, quality service testing, inspection and maintenance, to ensure that such systems will function as designed in the event of an emergency; provides that the quality assurance program shall be administered by the County Fire
Marshal’s Office; enables the Fire Marshal’s Office to use a third-party vendor and/or data collection system as approved by the County Commissioners to implement the quality assurance program; and establishes criteria to be followed by fire protection system inspection agencies with respect to completion and submission of necessary forms within established time periods and payment of quality assurance program fees as established by resolution of the County Commissioners.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 14-10 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 14-10 (Zoning - Cemeteries in the V-1 Village District) was passed by the County Commissioners on October 21, 2014. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-204(c)(21). (Renumbers the existing subsection 21 to subsection 22 and adds this new subsection to permit cemeteries, including family burial grounds, chapels and mausoleums, by special exception in the V-1 Village District, subject to certain minimum lot requirements for lot area, lot width, and front yard setbacks, with no rear or side yard setbacks unless imposed by the Board; prohibits structures, monuments or grave sites from being located in any required yard setback.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 14-11 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 14-11 (Zoning - Aquaculture in the E-1 Estate District) was passed by the County Commissioners on October 21, 2014. A fair summary of the bill is as
follows: § ZS 1-203(b)(2). (Repeals this subsection to remove aquaculture from the list of permitted principal uses and structures in the E-1 Estate District; and renumbers the existing subsections ZS 1-302(b)(3) through ZS 1-302(b)(16) to subsections ZS 1-302(b)(2) through ZS 1302(b)(15).) § ZS 1-203(c)(19). (Renumbers the existing subsection 19 to subsection 20 and adds this new subsection to permit aquaculture by special exception in the E-1 Estate District, subject to certain minimum lot requirements for lot area, lot width, and front, side and rear yard setbacks, and subject to the agricultural protection setback requirements of Subsection ZS 1-305(r) and the site plan review requirements of Section ZS 1-325.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15772 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF FAUZIA AMIN DARWISH BAYOUMI Notice is given that Nagy S. Bayoumi, 6811 Carawood Court, Springfield, VA 22150, was on October 14, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Fauzia Amin Darwish Bayoumi who died on September 22, 2014, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 14th day of April, 2015. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the cred-
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PUBLIC NOTICES itor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. NAGY S. BAYOUMI Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 23, 2014 OCD-10/23/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15780 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM ORIN ALDRICH Notice is given that Diane Ellen Arnold, 1 Sailors Way, Berlin, MD 21811, was on October 16, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William Orin Aldrich who died on October 15, 2014, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 16th day of April, 2015. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the 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. DIANE ELLEN ARNOLD Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by
personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 23, 2014 OCD-10/23/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO WORCESTER COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE PLAN FOR ADDITION OF FRONTIER TOWN CAMPGROUND AREAS TO THE MYSTIC HARBOUR SANITARY SERVICE AREA WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a requested amendment to the Worcester County Comprehensive Water and Sewerage Plan as submitted by Mr. Mitchell Parker, on behalf of Parkel Corp., to expand the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area sewer planning area to include the Frontier Town Campground property. The amendment is more specifically identified as follows: 1. The proposal of Parkel Corp. to add the Frontier Town Campground to the S-1 sewer planning area for the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area. The applicant requests an expansion of the S-1 sewer planning area to designate more of Frontier Town (Tax Map 33, part of Parcel 94) for public sanitary service from the Mystic Harbour sewer system. Although a section of Frontier Town already receives sewer service from Assateague Pointe, the applicant will need additional capacity to serve the campground and any expansion or intensification of uses in the campground. It is further proposed that one hundred sixty (160) equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) of capacity will be needed to serve this request. This will be added to appropriate tables and updated information for the Mystic Harbour wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in the Worcester County Comprehensive Water & Sewerage Plan. 2. The proposed addition to the Mystic Harbour sewer planning area will allow for sanitary service to existing developed areas of Frontier Town, which will provide the flow necessary to use the remainder of the requested capacity and abandon the existing onsite sewer systems. Service will be provided by diverting flows from Frontier Town’s onsite systems by a combination of gravity/force mains and pump stations to the Mystic Harbour WWTP. A force main will be constructed that will run northward on Stephen Decatur Highway (MD Rt 611) to connect to the existing force main coming from Castaways Campground that exits onto Rt 611 at Eagles Nest Road. This will also be added to appropriate tables and updated information for the Mystic Harbour WWTP in the Worcester County Comprehensive Water & Sewerage Plan. The public hearing on this application will be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2014 at 10:30 a.m.
in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM Room 1101 County Government Center One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 The case file may be reviewed at the Department of Environmental Programs, Room 1306 - Worcester County Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Interested parties may also call 410-632-1220, ext. 1601. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/30/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014 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. 14-47, on the application of Dustin Mears, on the lands of Wheatmears, LLC, requesting a special exception to construct a freestanding, non-monument sign in the C-2 General Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-210(d)(3) and ZS 1324(c)(4)B.4, located at 2412 Bypass Road, at the southwesterly intersection of Bypass Road and Worcester Highway (US Route 113), Tax Map 84, Parcels 128 & 129, in the First Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 14-44, on the application of Norman Jones, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 25 feet to 20.4 feet (an encroachment of 4.6 feet) associated with a front porch in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, and requesting a variance to the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Regulations to reduce the 15 foot Critical Area buffer to 9 feet (an encroachment of 6 feet) associated with a detached shed, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-206(b)(1), and ZS 1-305 and Natural Resources Sections NR 3104(c)(4) and NR 3-111, located at 10347 Brighton Road, approximately 70 feet south of Quay Road, Tax Map 21, Parcel 8, Section A, Block 9, Lot 37, of the Cape Isle of Wight Subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:40 p.m. Case No. 14-45, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, Esquire, on the lands of Ayres Creek Family Farm Properties, LLC, requesting a variance to reduce the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 50
feet to 19.5 feet (an encroachment of 30.5 feet) associated with a proposed single-family dwelling in the E-1 Estate District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1203(b)(4), ZS 1-305, and ZS 1-326, located at 11804 Assateague Road (MD Route 376), approximately 960 feet west of Stephen Decatur Highway (MD Route 611), Tax Map 33, Parcel 80 in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Case No. 14-46, on the application of Resort Homes, LLC, on the lands of Atlantic Bank, requesting a special exception to establish a professional office for no more than four employees in the V-1 Village District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-204(c)(4), ZS 1-305 and ZS 1-325, located at 10657 Main Street, at the southwesterly intersection of Main Street and Bishopville Road (MD Route 367), Tax Map 9, Parcel 218, in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-10/30/2t _________________________________
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 13, 2014 at 6:00 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 the front yard setback to allow the enclosure of a new entryway of a residential structure, providing a setback of 7’ 81/2” instead of 10’ as required by Code. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 42, Units A & B, Neptune Development Plat, further described as located on the southwest corner of 17th Street and St. Louis Avenue, and locally known as 301 A & B 17th Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: ROBERT ROSENBLIT (BZA 2422 #14-09500007) at 6:10 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to waive two (2) parking spaces
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PUBLIC NOTICES in order to extend the pool deck. The site of the appeal is described as the resubdivision of Lots 16 & 17, Section Two of the Leeward Cay Plat, further described as located on the southeast corner of 125th Street and Jamaica Avenue, and known locally as Lorelei I Condominium, 103125th Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: LORELEI CONDO ASSOCIATION (BZA 2423 #14-09400023) at 6:20 p.m. (Postponed from October 23, 2014 agenda due to lack of quorum) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to waive five (5) parking spaces to allow the conversion of a retail service establishment to restaurant use. The site of the appeal is described as Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 43, Block 18 of the Shute Plat, and further described as located on the west side of Philadelphia Avenue, between 15th and 16th Streets, and locally known as 1505 Philadelphia Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: THE GREENHOUSE DELI (BZA 2421 #14-09400022) 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, Chair Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-10/30/2t _________________________________ Alba Law Group, P.A., Attorneys 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600 Mark S. Devan, et al as Substituted Trustees VS. Curtis Lemay IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-14-000725
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 21st day of October, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County that the sale of the property being described as the above-mentioned proceeding, known as 3701 Coastal Highway, Unit 244, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by Mark S. Devan, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, Melissa L. Cassell, Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 24th day of November, 2014, provided that a copy of this Notice be inserted in some newspaper in Worcester County once in each of three successive weeks on or before the 17th day of November, 2014. The Report states the amount of sale to be $72,500.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court for Worcester County True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales
Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Kenneth Savitz Caroline Fields Tracy Leyba 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Estate of Thomas A. Boone 409 Robin Drive Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-14-000521
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 21st day of October, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 409 Robin Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 24th day of November, 2014, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 17th day of November, 2014. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $138,600.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________ Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, LLP 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 (410) 289-3553 Fax: (410) 289-4157 RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY, Assignee CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY, Assignee Plaintiffs vs. JOHN S. WILSON, JR., et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO.: 23-C-14-000289
NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, this 24th day of October, 2014, by the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF WORCESTER, Maryland, and by the authority thereof, that the sale made by Raymond C. Shockley and Christopher T. Woodley, Assignees of the real property designated as 8441 Newark Road, Newark, Maryland 21841, and reported in the above en-
titled cause, will finally be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 24th day of November, 2014, provided a copy of this Order be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 17th day of November, 2014. The Report states the amount of the Assignees’ Sale to be $86,000.00. Stephen V. Hales CLERK True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________ CHARLES ROBERT MOORE PO Box 1074 Ocean City, MD 21843 410-251-3965 CHARLES ROBERT MOORE PO Box 1074 Ocean City, MD 21843 Plaintiff vs. ELTON D. ARDIS C/O Chas & Susan Overholt 4402 Stockton Road Pocomoke City, MD 21851-2512 and BLANCHE ARDIS C/O Chas & Susan Overholt 4402 Stockton Road Pocomoke City, MD 21851-2512 and WORCESTER COUNTY OFFICE OF TREASURER Serve: Phil Thompson, Treasurer One West Market Street; Room 1105 Snow Hill, MD 21863 and WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND (Pursuant to Maryland Annotated Code 14-1836(b)(l)(v)) Serve: John E. Bloxom, Esq., County Attorney One West Market Street; Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 and All persons having or claiming to have any interest in that parcel of land described as 16 Acres Back Land on Pocomoke River; N/E of Pocomoke; Account No. 01-034189; Deed Ref: 35/384: Sale No. 4. Defendants CIVIL ACTION NO. 23-C-14-1147 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND
ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following described Real Property in the 8th Election District, Worcester County, Maryland, sold by the Treasurer of Worcester County and Collector of the Taxes for Worcester County, Maryland and the State of Maryland, to the Plaintiff in this proceeding and being a fee simple interest in and to the following described Real Property: All that piece or parcel of land situate and lying in said Eighth Elec-
tion District of Worcester County and State of Maryland, bounded on the North by the Annie Blades or Aloma Blades land, on the East by the land of Moses and Isaac Becketts, on the South by the land of Edward W. McMaster and on the West by the Pocomoke River or River Swamp, containing sixteen acres of land, more or less, being the same land which the said William C. Tarr purchased from Robley D. Jones, Trustee, the property in this item described and herby conveyed being also all and the same property which was conveyed unto the said Nancy E. Tarr by Item (4) of the aforesaid deed from Wilmer S. Purnell, Sheriff dated August 15, 1932. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid, although more than (6) months from the sale has expired. IT IS THEREUPON ORDERED by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 16th day of September, 2014, that Notice is hereby given by the insertion of a copy of this Order Of Publication in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three (3) successive weeks warning all persons interested in the aforesaid Real Property to be and appear in this Court on or before the 17th day of November, 2014, and redeem the Real Property and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final Judgment Foreclosing All Rights of Redemption in the Real Property described herein will be filed , vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Thomas C. Groton, III JUDGE, Circuit Court for Worcester County True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 10441 RACETRACK ROAD, SUITE 2 BERLIN, MD 21811
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15742 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ISABELLA QUINN CANDELORO Notice is given that Henry August Bent Jr., P.O. Box 879362, 16174 West Point, MacKenzie Road, Wasilla, AK 99687, was on September 29, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Isabella Quinn Candeloro who died on August 3, 2014, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 29th day of March, 2015.
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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. HENRY AUGUST BENT JR. 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 30, 2014 OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________
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 13th, 2014 At 2:00 PM A request has been submitted to install a boatlift onto existing four (4) poles for a channelward of 15’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 314 Blue Heron CT, Parcel # 5313A-8-10-0116-320437 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction, Inc. Owner: Kevin C. McDade PW14-098 Board of Port Wardens Blake McGrath, Chairman Valerie Gaskill, Attorney OCD-10/30/2t _________________________________
Public Service Commission of Maryland Case No. 9368 In the Matter of the Application of Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc. for Authority to Revise its Rates and Charges for Electric Service
NOTICE OF PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE A pre-hearing conference in this matter will be held beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 in the 19th floor hearing room of the Maryland Public Service Commission located at William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. The purpose of the pre-hearing conference will be to set the procedural schedule for this proceeding, consider any petitions to intervene that have been filed and consider any other preliminary matters requested by the parties. Persons who seek to intervene shall file such petitions to intervene by November 10, 2014 with the Commission’s Executive Secretary, David J. Collins, at William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Reasonable accommodations will be made at Public Service Commission proceedings for qualified persons with disabilities, if requested 5 days in advance of the proceeding. (Dial 410-767-8000 or 1-800-4920474 or access the prior numbers through the Maryland Relay Service at 1-800-735-2258). OCD-11/6/1t _________________________________ IN THE MATTER OF: KAREN LYNN BURTON FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO: KAREN GEORGEANNA BURTON IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD Civil No.: 23-C-14-1083
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 Karen Lynn Burton to Karen Georgeanna Burton. The petitioner is seeking a name change to honor deceased relative. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 24th day of November, 2014. 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 judgment 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. Stephen V. Hales CLERK True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD
OCD-11/6/1t _________________________________ BUONASSISSI, HENNING & LASH, P.C. 1861 WIEHLE AVENUE, SUITE 300 RESTON, VIRGINIA 20190 (703) 796-1341 RICHARD A. LASH Substitute Trustee, et al, Plaintiffs, v. JOHN C. NEWTON, et al., Defendants. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-14-001001
NOTICE Notice is hereby issued this 29th day of October, 2014, that the sale of the property in this case, 108 North Morris Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 reported by Richard E. Kelly, Substitute Trustee, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 1st day of December, 2014, provided a copy of this Notice be inserted in The Ocean City Digest, a newspaper published in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three (3) successive weeks on or before the 24th day of November, 2014. The report states the amount of sale to be $155,630.77. Stephen V. Hales Clerk True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________ 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. Karen L. Ryan aka Karen Ryan Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C14000552
NOTICE ORDERED, this 29th day of October, 2014 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 11805 Wight Street, Unit 108, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 1st day of December, 2014 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 24th day of November, 2014, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $142,173.53. Stephen V. Hales CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND
True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________ Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000 Jeffrey Nadel Scott Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, MD 20705 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff v. Joseph A Flicop Norma Flicop n.k.a. Norma Flicop Montalbano 105 63rd Street, Unit 103 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C14000841
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 29th day of October, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 1st day of December, 2014, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 24th day of November, 2014. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $545,814.21. The property sold herein is known as 105 63rd Street, Unit 103, Ocean City, MD 21842. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________ JAMES W. ALMAND ESQ AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, PA 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15786 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LOIS M. MORRIS Notice is given that Dharam Damama Singh Khalsa, 1642 Preuss Road, Los Angeles, CA 90035, was on October 22, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lois M. Morris who died on March 30, 2014, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their
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PUBLIC NOTICES objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 22nd day of April, 2015. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Dharam Damama Singh Khalsa 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 30, 2014 OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP J. RICHARD COLLINS ESQ 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 15797 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Probate court of DeKalb County, GA appointed Robert J. Kaufman, 8215 Roswell Road, Atlantic, GA 30350 as the Executor of the Estate of Mary M. Atkinson who died on August 01, 2013 domiciled in Georgia, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is J. Richard Collins whose address is 3509 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of
the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. ROBERT J. KAUFMAN Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: November 06, 2014 OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________
NOTICE of Public Hearing Town of Berlin Planning Commission Agenda November 12, 2014 6:00 PM Berlin Town Hall 2nd floor Conference Room 1. A request for the addition of property of Steven & Karen Black at the intersection of Friendship Rd. and US Route 50 to the growth area of the comprehensive plan for the Town of Berlin. 2. A request from Phillip & Marie Houck t/a P&M Partnership for a change in zoning classification from M-1A Light Industrial to B-2 Shopping District for two parcels located at the Northwest intersection of Route 818 & US Route 50. OCD-11/6/1t _________________________________
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Commentary
Shocked? Well, not particularly
People who didn’t expect to see newly elected Councilman Matt James surging at least close to the top of the ballot before Tuesday’s election, failed to notice the momentum he began to gain in the final weeks of the contest. For a variety of reasons, including a great deal of hard work by him and his team of supporters, his campaign shifted gears in mid-October almost as if it moved from a campaign to a cause. Running as an independent candidate certainly aided and may even have spurred that effort, as it was evident from Tuesday’s results that the voting public is not as enamored of the full ticket approach to local politics as it was in the 2012 municipal election. And that was something of an anomoly, since that election was mostly about exacting revenge for the dismissal of City Manager Dennis Dare earlier in the year by the then City Council majority. This time, there was no galvanizing issue or agenda to fashion into a campaign theme and it all came down to good people running against other good people, with the winners succeeding on their own merits. That’s a good thing for residents, taxpayers and the resort overall, as any elected official’s first allegiance should be to the voters who put them there, while proving to those who voted otherwise that their concerns will be heard as well. While no one can predict what a City Council will do or how it will do it, this new lineup has the potential to be a good one. We look forward to seeing that happen.
Thanks for a job always well done
Over the years, the Ocean City Board of Elections has done an exemplary job without gaining much notice, surfacing in public, as it does, on a biennial basis and doing its job in a quiet and efficient manner. That’s the way it’s supposed to work, since the purpose of election officials and volunteers is to remain in the background by ensuring a smooth election process. As long-time observers of local politics know, that hasn’t always been easy, as the occasional faction has attempted to cast doubt on the board’s impartiality or its professionalism in order to further its own cause. It never worked, not once, which is a testament to the dedication of the board’s good people. Sadly, that might be all over as the city procedes toward a merger of the local balloting mechanism with that of the county and state. The first step came two years ago, when city officials moved the date of its election to coincide with the state contest. By 2016, it looks as if it will be fully merged into the larger process and will be independent no more. That’s a shame, as we’ll miss the excitement of that standalone event, which was as much social as it was governmental. We thank the board for making it happen through its quiet diligence. In the end, however, it will be one more piece of old Ocean City gone.
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Time change a hoax
By Stewart Dobson Editor The switch from Daylight Saving Time to Eastern Standard Time in the fall is part of an evil hoax perpetrated by various media types who cheerfully advise us, as we roll back the clock an hour before slipping under the covers, that we will get an extra hour of sleep in the morning. Conversely, they will also tell us that we will lose an hour of sleep in the spring, when we set the clocks ahead. I’m sure that were it not for the constraints imposed on these people by their publishers and managers that they would happily go on to tell us, despite substantial evidence to the contrary, that the earth really does sit on top four space elephants that are, however improbable as it may sound, themselves mounted on a giant floating turtle. Besides, this extra hour of sleep business hinges on two assumptions, both of which are suspect. If this were true, for instance – and most of us probably know that it’s not – this would assume that a cog in the global axis actually jams one time each year to give us a 25-hour day. According to most scientific authorities, not including those who continue to insist on the existence of space elephants, this does not occur. Secondly, the implication is that we do not occupy the top rung on the ladder of all creation, as even the lowest of barnyard animals, for instance, more or less automatically know when the sun rises and sets, whereas those of us who walk upright apparently require a clock to alert us to this phenomenon. It all comes down to the conclusion that no one gets up on a Sunday morning until the clock says it is time to do so and that since we apparently do not have the innate ability to awaken on our own, we are at great risk
should a power outage arise. In other words, if such an extended blackout did take place, we might not wake up for weeks, thus jeopardizing not just our jobs, but our very existence as well. On reflection, this could be what led to the extinction of the Neanderthals, who vanished some 30,000 years ago. Although scientists continue to ponder their mysterious disappearance, the evidence suggests that Neanderthals could not tell time and so overslept until they died. Modern humans, on the other hand, fashioned certain crude instruments to track the solar cycles and therefore knew what time to get up in the morning. It is therefore conceivable that some day scientists will discover and decipher an ancient cave wall pictograph that says, “Note to self –must do hunting and gathering – set rock to fall on head at 7:30 sharp. Otherwise we’ll starve in sleep and go extinct.” Besides, it is not as if getting an extra hour of sleep is some sort of gift over which we have no control. Obviously, the people who argue that this is, in fact, the case, don’t own a recliner. For those who don’t realize it, we actually have more than just two time categories: Standard Time, Daylight Savings Time and Recliner Time, with the latter having a certain property on weekends that allows for the suspension of time altogether. I can’t speak to anyone else’s recliner experience, but I do know that mine provides me with many hours of extra sleep no matter what the clock says. I’m sure that some law of physics applies to Recliner Time and I have researched it thoroughly without result. All I have been able to find so far is that there is a distinct possibility that my recliner, at least, resides on a giant cosmic turtle. That elephant business, on the other hand, is just crazy.
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Md. small business health exchange on track SHOP system separate from state’s Health Connection for individuals
By Alissa Gulin The Daily Record Newswire (Nov. 7, 2014) Development of a system for Maryland’s small businesses to browse and buy health insurance is progressing on schedule, officials say, and is expected to be ready by Jan. 1. This system, known as the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP), is separate from the state’s health exchange for individuals. The individual exchange, known as Maryland Health Connection, is expected to reopen for enrollment later this month. Development of the SHOP, however, has been largely overshadowed by concerns about the state’s overhaul of Maryland Health Connection, which is set up completely differently. Instead of creating a single online portal where small employers could browse and purchase health coverage for their workers, the state decided to ask companies in the insurance industry to design a system using their existing technology infrastructure. Three companies are in charge of creating Maryland’s system: Kelly & Associates Insurance Group Inc.,
Group Benefit Services Inc. (both get-go.” based in Hunt Valley) and DallasThe cornerstone of SHOP is the based BenefitMall. ability to offer “employee choice” — These firms are called third-party meaning employers can use the exadministrators — they manage and ad- change to offer employees more kinds minister benefits on behalf of insur- of plans, at different price points and ance carriers, so they already have through different carriers. relationships with carriers and broBut it’s not hard to find people kers. skeptical of whether The three compait’s necessary to give nies are tweaking employees more op‘I personally don’t think their internal systions. that model is going to be tems to add funcBryson Popham, very successful.’ tions required by the a lobbyist and attorstate for SHOP. Basiney who represents NEO Kathy Simmons cally, each company insurance brokers, will operate its own said he doubts the mini-exchange where small businesses launch of SHOP will affect the behavcan find insurance. The businesses will ior of most small businesses. Popham be able to offer workers a greater variety said the majority will probably conof plan options than before. tinue buying their insurance the way The state expects to pay about $1 they always have: through a broker. million to $3 million for development Simmons agreed, despite her firm’s of those additional functions. effort to develop the system. Group Benefit Services is “moving “None of the three of us [benefit adright along” with developing the sys- ministrators] expect a ton of new busitem, said CEO Kathy Simmons, who ness out of this,” she said. “We’re doing expects to serve customers starting it because we feel very committed to Jan. 1. Coverage purchased through our small-group market and to helping SHOP could start March 1 at the earli- our legislature provide a smooth expeest, she said. rience for them.” “GBS has been providing SHOPAnd, each of the three companies like services and technology for 34 didn’t want to risk being left out if the years,” Simmons said, “so we were in a other two decided to participate, Simgood position to meet the require- mons added. ments for SHOP pretty much from the There are two reasons a small em-
ployer would choose to use SHOP. If a business is eligible for tax credits toward their premiums because of the size of their workforce and average salary, they must go through SHOP to claim them. The second reason is if the employer wants to offer employee choice, which is only possible through the SHOP exchange. Under the employee choice model, an employer chooses a metal tier: bronze, silver, gold or platinum — which determines the value of the plan and the cost to the enrollee. Then, each employee can choose which carrier they want, but they have to choose a plan on the selected metal tier. “I personally don’t think that model is going to be very successful,” Simmons said. “Because the employer would have to choose what level of benefits everyone is going to get. And that’s not going to work.” Some people will want more robust coverage than others, she explained. The old model — where employers choose the carrier and workers pick the plan they want — will probably persist, Simmons said. “Unless you’re eligible for a tax credit, or you’re a believer in the future of employee choice, which my clients tell me is not that big a deal, I have to ask what SHOP provides that you can’t get outside of SHOP,” Popham said.
Letters to the editor Question/answer session appreciated Editor, Thank you to all of the candidates who have chosen to run for City Council in Ocean City including both incumbent members as well as some new personalities that much of the community has recently come to know. Most recently I appreciated last week’s edition of your paper where an expanded question/answer session was published for the several new candidates who are in the running, and provides an excellent tool for Ocean City voters to cast our ballots for those who we feel might best represent our town. Recently, it was decided upon from our elected officials that prospective candidate Philip Ufholz had been disqualified from running for council as a result of failing to prove residency in Ocean City. Subsequently after reading about the meeting, which led to the decision to disqualify Mr. Ufholz, I received some education regarding proof of residency. My purpose for writing in was not to cast judgment on Mr. Ufholz personally nor to reflect my personal opinion on the outcome of his eligibil-
ity. What does concern me is why Mr. Ufholz feels as though, “The current crowd in charge of our beloved city is going to lead it into deep decline.” Respectfully, I can understand how this is very difficult for Mr. Ufholz. He obviously does not agree with the council’s decision to disqualify him for running. To suggest that the current membership of council will lead us into “deep decline,” as he refers to, I do not believe will happen. What I do believe is that all incumbent members, whether re- elected or not, as well as any running candidates who may be elected to council with this upcoming election, will all do their best to serve Ocean City the very best that they can. Doug Antos Ocean City
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast planned
Editor, This is to inform everyone that this year’s Ocean City Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 12. Please mark this date on your calendars. Additional information will be coming in a few weeks. Bruce Spangler Director OC Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
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