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WORLD WAR II: A SHORE BOY WRITES HOME

As individuals, organizations and governments observed Veterans Day Wednesday with ceremonies, flags, salutes and remembrances, we publish a letter from a World War II Eastern Shore soldier who reflects on the nature of war from the GI's perspective. *** From Staff Sgt. Charles Williamson Jr. of Greensboro, Md. as printed in the Denton Journal, Jan. 26, 1945.

Somewhere in France 8 January 1945

To the Editor of the Denton Journal: Your kind invitation of November 20th came in the mail today. The mail, as you can see, is late these days. I'm sorry I missed the holiday issue. But as I sat huddled around our fire in the frosty air of winter in northern France, I thought I had a greeting for my friends and acquaintances of Denton. It isn't a Christmas greeting, I'm afraid. It's a greeting for any day of these troubled years. I'm not sure I could have written a Christmas greeting anyway, for Christmas greetings are joyful. These are bitter times for us on this side of the Atlantic. No, my greetings are not tinseled. They are sobered by nearly two years away from my home, sobered by the grim business of hating, and sobered by the utter reality of killing. I am not a be-medaled hero. No. Most of us aren't. It is not of that which I write. It's just that each of us over here in the ranks is a human being, just as much a human being as the newsboy on the corner, the man behind the See LET on Page 3

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POWER PROJECT A welder on First Street Wednesday afternoon assembles a pipe that will carry Delmarva Power lines under the bay. Reconstruction of the underwater crossing is the final phase of Delmarva Power’s upgrade of transmission infrastructure on the Route 50 corridor.

Wind farm site mostly empty Sea bed survey turns up little in way of marine life or archeological treasures

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Nov. 13, 2015) After weeks of surveying the offshore area and mapping the sea floor, followed by months of interpreting data and polishing a formal report on the project, Paul Rich, director of project development at U.S. Wind, reports the Shearwater survey vessel didn’t find much of anything on the leased site of a proposed wind farm off the coast of Ocean City. The Shearwater, a 110-foot former Coast Guard cutter, was outfitted to

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serve as a geophysical acoustic survey vessel and spent weeks examining the site looking for evidence of archeological or biological importance this summer. According to Rich, the Shearwater found neither. “The sea bed … was found to be quite benign and basically featureless. Surface sediments in the area are composed of fine to coarse grained sand, with trace amounts of gravel,” Rich said in a release. “Small sand ripples are present throughout the area, with average wavelengths of less than one meter. Sub-surface sediments are dominated by sands, with occasional interlayers of clay and gravel. No natural or man-made haz-

ards were encountered, no shipwrecks were present and no archeological artifacts were found.” Shearwater discovered this by towing a magnetometer, a device used to locate ferrous metals, and a side-scan sonar to create images of the ocean floor. The two devices are about six feet in length and resemble action-movie torpedoes. They join side-mounted sensors attached to the Shearwater that can scan up to 200 meters on either side of the boat, but will be limited to about 50 to increase resolution. The Shearwater also carried a hydrophone array to listen for vocalizations of sea mammals, to begin the See SURVEY on Page 7

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WORLD WAR II: A SHORE BOY WRITES HOME

‘Let us hope they are blessed with peace’ Continued from Page 1 soda fountain, the delivery boy for the corner grocer, the welder in the shipyards. We live and breathe and cry and, yes, even laugh occasionally just like other people. We are not khaki-uniformed automatons, precision machines, divested of the human spirit. We are the soda clerks, and newsboys, and welders and all the others that make up America, uprooted and transplanted into an utterly cold and impersonal way of life. Sometimes, I think, a good many people back home are likely to look on this fearful slaughter over here as a monster contest between two huge football teams, each side taking its turn carrying the ball. I do not blame the homefolks, for there is no way to describe war. There is no way to put into terms of human tragedy what happens when the communiqués say, "The Luftwaffe was active over the front today." For it was on that day, and many other days like it, when a chance bomb fell near your foxhole and when the ear splitting sound and the smoke and debris have cleared away and sort of numbed you, you poke your head up to have a look around and discover the bitter toll. The tall corporal from Roanoke mutilated beyond recognition. Then you see others, handless, legless – dead or dying. Your heart is filled with overwhelming hatred and bitterness. You look at the vanishing ME [Messerschmitt bomber] and think out loud, "the dirty bastards." And in the same breath you thank God it wasn't you, that again, your own hide had been spared. And you go on, killing the enemy. You seldom see the enemy close up when you kill them. Usually that clump [of trees] up ahead just quiets down and you move along. It's the quiet periods that get you. For it's then the nervousness of battle dies down – when that funny tight feeling you get in your belly relaxes, and you begin to think. About what? Pretty near every-

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thing, I guess. We do not sit over here and say to ourselves, "There's one less obstacle in the path of the Atlantic Charter" when you manage to bag a Jerry. No, nor do we carry banners or flags and go singing forward to battle letting the enemy know we are the sons of the four freedoms. I haven't talked to a GI yet, in or out of a foxhole, who figured what he was fighting for in the same words the statesman and ad writers and reporters put in the papers and magazines and on the radio. No. In the quiet hours we think about ice cream sodas, and hamburgers with mustard and onions, and American beer, and billboards, and neon signs, and jazz bands and white shirts.

We think of the warmth of light shining from the windows of pretty homes on long straight streets arched with elms. We think of good food. We think of our loved ones. These are the things which torment the mind in the quiet hours. These are the things we cherish most. These are the things which we fight on for. For by fighting on, we hope in some distant day that victory will come. Then we will come home to all these very beautiful things. Yes, these are the things we "fight for." But the quiet hours for countless numbers of us will be eternal. Beneath the cold ground of Europe are many soda clerks and salesmen and truck drivers and farmers who will

not return to the love and happiness of their homes. There are no greetings from them as this new year unfolds. They will silently sleep on. Their mortal existence in a troubled world has ended. Time will pass; grass will carpet the mounds beneath which they lay. And more new years will step courageously forth. Let us hope they are blessed with peace. A peace loving Soldier, Williamson. *** The letter is from the "World War II Commemoration Program: the Face of War" presented this fall by the Caroline County Historical Society at the Museum of Rural Life in Denton, Md.

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ion and the Northside Park parking area between 125th and 127th streets. There’s no reason not to do both, the council thought. “More locations is better,” said By Zack Hoopes Councilman Tony DeLuca. “This whole thing is going to turn out after Staff Writer (Nov. 13, 2015) When the indus- a while when electric cars become try is apparently giving away the in- more and more common.” A location downtown was more frastructure like hotcakes, then there’s no reason not to take advan- difficult, where parking is at a pretage of the burgeoning electric car mium and reserving spaces for electric car charging, which may not market. A few weeks after City Hall re- always be occupied, would cut into the city’s meter revceived word that electric vehicle enue. Neither Tesla nor manufacturer Tesla ‘I still feel it’s something EVI provide a way to would be giving the municipality a that the private sector would charge users for the electricity they’re charging station, provide for and not the another company public ... I’m still hearing putting in their cars — although the cost has offered to grant that we’re going to the city would be it several more to provide electricity to quite minimal, pieces of equipprivate individuals, with the roughly one dollar ment. per hour of charging, The Electric Vecity paying for it’ with most cars taking hicle Institute, Councilman which bills itself as three to four hours to Dennis Dare charge, McGean said. offering “practical, comprehensive en“Neither Tesla or this other group progineering and business solutions” for electric vides a mechanism that you can transportation, has already given swipe a credit card, or what have several other Maryland cities charg- you, to pay to charge,” McGean said. ing stations as part of the company’s “At Fourth Street, they would be effort to expand its market in the paying for a space in order to charge, but the flip side is if nobody’s there state. “They provide the chargers and with an electric car, nobody else can they handle the installation as well, park there and you’re losing a space so it’s pretty much a turn-key effort,” of revenue.” Councilman Wayne Hartman sugsaid City engineer Terry McGean. The question, which McGean pre- gested that the head-in street parksented to the City Council Tuesday, ing on Third Street between Chicago was where exactly to put them. The and St. Louis avenues would be an charger the city is getting from Tesla ideal location for a charging space, will go at the northeast corner of the as well as the small lot by the St. south parking lot at the convention Louis Avenue underpass, immediately north of the Route 50 Bridge. center at 40th Street. Two north-end locations were The lot is metered, but generates litidentified: the 100th Street munici- tle revenue for the city since it’s on pal parking lot across from the Clar- an out-of-the-way corner of town.

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VETERANS DAY (Left) Kort Leinemann, left, and Collin Terlizzi pose for a picture after placing the wreaths at the American Legion on 24th Street for Veterans Day on Wednesday night. (Right) Members of the American Legion Synepuxent Posts 166 and 123, and Boggs-Disharoon Post 123, led by Commander Vincent Holloway, prepare for a rifle volley during a Veterans Day service at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines on Wednesday.

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Continued from Page 1 process of determining the site’s import to marine wildlife before construction affects it. “We found the results of the survey to be consistent with our expectations, which is most encouraging,” Rich said. “The effort by all stakeholders over several years to properly identify the location and boundaries of the Wind Energy Area have been proven successful in this particular segment of project development. We find these conditions conducive to support standard, industry-proven installation techniques.” Using these findings, Rich said U.S. Wind will submit a plan to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, which is the next phase of the development process, Rich said. This plan is expected to be delivered this month.

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Marketing review shows phone use on rise Mobile access leads visits to city’s tourism website; NY/NJ market most active

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Nov. 13, 2015) Using a computer instead of a smartphone to look up information on Ocean City has apparently become passe. This was only one of the revelations made during the resort’s 2015 marketing review, which was presented to both the city council and an assembly of business owners this week. Andy Malis of MGH, the resort’s advertising contractor, pointed out a number of developments in the city’s marketing campaign from this past season — particularly the fact that only 35 percent of visitors to ococean.com, the city’s publicly-sponsored tourism website, are coming from traditional computers. Another 15 percent use tablets, and a full 50 percent are accessing the website via phone. Total visits logged via mobile device grew 64 percent in 2015 versus 2014, Malis noted. “The point here is that if you’re a business, and you don’t have a site formatted for mobile, you need it,” Malis said. “People are using prima-

rily their phones, more than ever.” Overall, there’s no reason not think that 2015 was a strong season. Room occupancy rates between May and August were up 3.4 percent, according to the Smith Travel Report, which collects data from franchise hotels. Average room rates were also up 1.9 percent to $191.56 per night. “We are consistently the highest rate in our market,” Malis said. “But if there wasn’t a demand for rooms, at any rate, there wouldn’t be the heads in beds that we see. I don’t necessarily look at those numbers as a negative.” The city’s room tax — a 4.5 percent levy on all lodging — was up more than $700,000 this past summer versus 2014, to nearly $12.6 million in tax revenue. A portion of this tax is allocated by state law to public advertising efforts — the lion’s share of which is handled by MGH. The city’s advertising anchor continues to be summer television spots, with a total of 20 weeks on air from late March to mid-August. The runs hit all of the resort’s targeted core regions — Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and the New York/New Jersey metro area. Billboard advertising runs from

late April to early September, and a two-week radio blitz hits at the end of July and early August heavily pushing the Restaurant Week promotion organized by the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association. The advertising also pushed the city’s panoply of free, weekly events such as fireworks and laser shows, beach movies, and Sundaes in the Park hosted by Northside Park. “We’ve been very consistent yearby-year in stressing the free events,” Malis said. “Whether people take advantage of the events or not, it lets them know we offer value, which is the message we want to get across.” Web advertising, however, seems to be the biggest growth area. Banner ads generated 232 percent more clicks in 2015 than 2014, Malis said. The higher rate, combined with the more robust buying power the city devoted to it this year, brought cost per click down from $1.57 to $0.79. The New York/New Jersey market expressed the most interest online, with a click rate of 0.57 percent, quite high by industry standards, Malis said. “We know we’ve had tremendous growth from the north in New York and New Jersey because their schools start later,” Malis said. “There are still a lot more people up

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Crossbow in car Steven Stitz-Kehne, 20, of Bishopville, stands accused by police of having carried an unusual assortment of unsecured weapons in his vehicle. OCPD Pfc. Corey Gemerek stopped Stitz-Kehne around 1 a.m. on Nov. 7 near 22nd Street. Gemerek’s report states that Stitz-Kehne was driving without his headlights on, despite it being the middle of the night. When pulled over, Stitz-Kehne allegedly smelled of marijuana. Gemerek wrote that he then noticed a spring-assisted knife in an open bag in Stitz-Kehne’s vehicle, as well as a stun gun and a pistol crossbow lying on the back seat. Weapons must be transported in a closed container, under Maryland law. A search also revealed a “fake cigarette” in the trunk that smelled of marijuana, Gemerek wrote. Stitz-Kehne was released on his own recognizance. A trial is scheduled for Dec. 9.

Stole a kiss Samuel Hosford, 44, of Mt. Airy, was arrested after allegedly kissing a Dumser’s worker against her will. The incident occurred at 7:40 p.m. on Nov. 7, at the restaurant’s 49th Street location. OCPD Dfc. Richard Gutowski wrote in charging documents that he stopped off at Dumser’s during a plainclothes patrol. While conversing with the manager, an employee informed them that another employee had been grabbed and kissed by a drunken man. Gutowski wrote that he saw Hosford and a female companion, clearly intoxicated, having a loud conversation with foul language, disturbing others in the restaurant. The employee confirmed that Hosford was the culprit, and told Gutowski that the man first tried to hug her. When she told him not to, he reached across the counter, grabbing her shoulder and kissing her on the head, then grabbing her hand and kissing it as well. Another employee corroborated the statement, Gutowski wrote. When asked, Hosford told Gutowski that he couldn’t remember the incident. Hosford was arrested for assault and disorderly conduct. A trial is scheduled for Dec. 10.

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Final phase of Route 113 dualization to begin in 2017 By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Nov. 13, 2015) While adding another crossing of the Chesapeake Bay was not formally discussed by officials during the meeting, there were a number of other, surprising, announcements at the county’s annual meeting with transportation officials earlier this week. State Sen. Jim Mathias caused a bit of a stir in September when he mentioned another crossing at Somerset County’s meeting with officials. Traditionally, Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset all held their meetings on the same day, but this year Somerset went first, and both Worcester and Wicomico had to wait until Tuesday before their own meetings. No reason was given for the change. None of that seemed to matter once Maryland Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary for Operations Jim Ports said phase four of the Route 113 dualization project, containing the final stretch of two-lane traffic on the road, would begin construction in spring of 2017. Phase one of the project was completed in 2006. Phase three is currently 15 percent complete and should be open to traffic by the end of 2017 according to the State Highway Administration. Officials did not give a completion date for phase four. As recently as last week, SHA officials provided no funding information leading to the construction of the final dualization work, meaning the allocation for the project has only recently been secured. There is a phase five to the project, although it involves a new interchange between Routes 113 and Snow Hill Road only. A new traffic signal was installed at this location as an interim measure in 2013, according to the SHA. Ports also announced a $26.9 million repaving project for Coastal Highway from the Delaware State Line south to 62nd Street. That project is scheduled for completion before Memorial Day.

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By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Nov. 13, 2015) While the exact numbers for Worcester County won’t be released until later, it’s clear from the volume of applications that competition will be fierce for the two dispensary licenses per state senate district for medical marijuana in Maryland and the 15 grower licenses issued statewide. At least 50 applications — more than three times the amount of permits — for growers’ licenses were processed by Maryland Medical Marijuana Commission staff as of the Nov. 6 deadline, according to the state. Similarly, 94 dispensary licenses to be distributed throughout the state’s 47 senate districts garnered 269 applications — almost three times the available amount. Only two dispensaries will be allowed per state senate district. Worcester County, Somerset County and part of eastern Wicomico are part of one district. Western Wicomico shares its district, and potentially two dispensaries, with Talbot, Dorchester and parts of Caroline counties. The Worcester County Commissioners, while appearing to support the endeavor as a whole, declined last week to endorse the single license applicant who had asked for support. The commissioners decided, after some discussion, to work with whoever obtains any license in the county, but declined to support any candidate as a body. “Certainly anyone can write any letter, but for the county to get behind any one grower would be misguided. After the licenses are awarded we can work with them,” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said last week. County Attorney Sonny Bloxom, in response to Mitrecic’s suggestion, asked the commissioners who were interested in writing support letters to allow him to review them before they were sent as to not generate any

conflicts of interest. However, this point was moot since each commissioner confirmed this week that none of them had written a letter of support for any applicant. Economic Development Director Merry Mears recommended endorsing the local businessman who had made the request at last week’s meeting, but her request was rejected. “We’re looking at the big picture — other counties are supportive,” Economic Development Director Merry Mears said last week. Mears specifically referenced Somerset County, and said that county’s commissioners are lobbying hard for the agricultural jobs production of medicinal cannabis will bring. “This is coming,” Mears said during the meeting. “There are the opportunities for jobs and revenue. This is the only official request, and I recommend issuing the letter.” This applicant would base at least some operations in Snow Hill and collected a letter of endorsement from the town. Town Manager Kelly Pruitt said a grow operation within the town would require a zoning change, and the town is exploring such a change. The person making the application is seeking three licenses, and plans to locate all operations, plus the “dozens” of jobs to support those operations in Worcester County. “We’re very pleased not only with the number of applications we received but also the geographic diversity they represent,” Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission Executive Director Hannah Byron said. “The strong response generated indicates the state will have a sizable pool of well-qualified candidates to consider for licensure, thus ensuring the medical cannabis industry is self-funded by highly experienced operators as envisioned by the state legislature.” Before that, they’ll need approval first. “Each applicant awarded a stage one license approval will have 365 days from the date of notification to complete all necessary steps to obtain a forSee APPLICATIONS Page 12

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Rec. center expansion almost ready New addition will augment gym, afterschool program, storage, laundry facilities

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Nov. 13, 2015) To keep up with growing demand for services and to address internal space concerns, the Worcester County Commissioners committed to adding space to the county’s Recreation Center in Snow Hill last year. The addition is nearly complete and is scheduled to open by the beginning of next month if all goes well. “We’re hoping to have an open house Dec. 1,” Recreation and Parks Director Paige Hurley said, “to coincide with the County Commissioners meeting.” The main features of the new space are two large rooms, each fitted with a sliding divider that bisects each to create four separate spaces. These rooms have a defined purpose, but can be adapted to a particular use when the situation calls for it, Hurley said. The new afterschool room is one of these partitioned spaces, and has a row of cubbyholes for backpacks and other supplies lining one of the 28-foot by 35-foot walls. It also is

the largest of the new rooms. It is paired with a new conference room, which is only 21 feet wide. “We’ll use the conference room as meeting space or to conduct job interviews. Right now we do all the interviews in my office,” Hurley said. “We host a handful of meetings now.” The Recreation and Parks Department hosts an “After School Zone” during the school year and provides transportation from Snow Hill Elementary and Middle schools. It costs $90 per month plus an additional charge for snacks. It engages children in sports and games, helps develop decision skills and provides help with homework, Hurley said. Across the hall in subdivided 21foot by 45-foot spaces are the gym and aerobics space. Previously, Hurley said, all aerobic activity programs at the center took place in the main gymnasium and were, more or less, open to the public. The new addition will give those participants a bit more privacy, Hurley said. The new gym space will feature two treadmills, an elliptical machine, a NuStep trainer, exercise bikes, leg press, rowing machine, free weights and a few other common pieces of exercise equipment.

The treadmills will have cable televisions installed, according to Hurley. This facility will come with a price tag for membership and new operating hours, all of which were approved at the last meeting of the commissioners last week. Fees for use were approved at $85 for a one-year membership, $45 for six months worth of workouts, three months for $25 and a $3 dropin fee. To give residents a chance to use the equipment before work, Hurley said, the center would open at 6 a.m. Monday through Friday. Existing staff will cover the expanded hours. “We’re not offering all the bells and whistles, but we now have the capability to expand our services at a low price. People are already using lots of our services and we’re hearing a lot of requests,” Hurley said. Two new locker rooms equipped with showers are included in the expansion, as well as a laundry facility for use by staff. “We used to take the laundry home – well one of the staff would – so we could have clean pinnies (jerseys) and other gear,” Hurley explained. “We’re all excited it’s opening and it’s a little surreal to look over there and see a whole new building.”

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“I don’t know if it’s a parking requirement concern with regard to the leases, or if they just want parking closer to the restaurant,” said Glenn Irwin, executive director of the Ocean City Development Corporation. “But generally speaking, there is an opinion out there that parking requirements need to be relaxed downtown.” Another recent case involving the same issue came up with the recent site plan review of the Royalton Hotel reconstruction project. Although the hotel is grandfathered into its current parking deficiency, and will only have to add a small number of spaces for the additional rooms being included in the new building, it is still well short of a one-to-one room-to-parking ratio. This caused the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission to press for more parking, even suggesting that the nearby Senator Apartments building, which the Royalton also owns, could be at least partially torn down. “In these cases – the Senator, the cottages on St. Louis – we would obviously prefer they stay,” Irwin said. “They need fixing up, but they add a lot to the streetscape.” The fixing up, however, is the hardest part. The value of land for parking, in the current growth market, is often far greater than the potential profit to be made from restoring the building that sits on it. “It often is not doable, financially, because of the cost of labor and some of the other issues,” said city councilman and downtown property owner Wayne Hartman. “Elevation, for instance. Depending on the value of the improvements, the building may have to be raised for the flood code. That in itself often makes it cost prohibitive.” Hartman has bought and renovated several downtown houses, using them as rental apartments for local workers. But with so much of the city’s housing stock having deteriorated, and a lack of regulatory oversight to force owners to keep up with repairs, restorations are dependent on the right landlord finding the right property. See CHANGING Page 16

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Continued from Page 14 “It is unfortunate to see some of these older buildings go,” Hartman said, “but if they haven’t been maintained, sometimes this is what we’re left with. Our current code enforcement is complaint-based and maybe that’s not the best thing. That may contribute to these buildings getting to the point where it’s not economically feasible to bring them back.” Even if restoration was possible and profitable, the issue still lingers as to where the cars are going to go. For years, the city has pushed bike paths and bus service, including the West Ocean City Park-and-Ride system, as preferred alternatives to visitors driving their own cars everywhere. This, however, would seem to run counter-intuitive to the requirement of businesses to have onsite parking, which encourages customers to drive. Visiting downtown, of course, is much more conducive to using public transit than it is uptown. But the city’s parking standards, for the most part, were put in place in the 1993 code revisions that were largely a result of a lack of parking uptown at what is known as high-rise row. This has led to speculation that uptown has inflated downtown’s parking requirements, another issue which Neville hopes to consider. “The needs to be a solution for high-rise row and a different solution for the residential areas, and another solution for downtown,” Neville said. One of the solutions for downtown that has been floated for years as a way to prevent the sprawl of surface parking is the construction of a parking garage. Businesses, depending on their parking load, would pay into a fund that would finance the cost of building and maintaining a public facility. “That’s how it generally gets resolved in a more urban situation, is that you have that one, centralized facility,” Neville said. “It provides a way to deal with the reality that you may not be able to get the parking just right on each and every property.”

But the infrastructure only goes as far as people are willing to use it. Since Ocean City is an oblong-shaped town, it’s difficult to create a parking hub. Most urban planners agree, Irwin said, that people will reliably walk only about a quarter-mile from their car. The only place currently where a garage could be built would be the city’s Worcester Street lot. “Hypothetically, if you built a parking garage in lieu of all these surface lots, and De Lazy Lizard paid into the garage fund instead of knocking down buildings for parking, you’d still probably have people getting in traffic jams on First Street looking for parking because they don’t want to walk from Worcester Street,” Hartman said. Given that the park-and-ride drops visitors off at South Division Street, one block south of Worcester, it’s likely that any garage built at the site would be just as under-used as the park-and-ride, which the city has struggled to get visitors to use. “There has to be a way to make it more attractive,” Hartman said. “I’ve always thought having a ferry from West OC to downtown would help. I think there’s a way to make [the parkand-ride] part of the fun of visiting.” But reducing the dependency on surface parking – either by public transit, a garage, or better use of the park-and-ride – will be a long-term cultural shift. In the short term, little can be done to safeguard specific properties. “We looked into the idea of a historic district at the outset of OCDC,” Irwin said. “There aren’t enough historic structures in Ocean City to qualify to make it a historic district in Maryland. You can find individual structures to get on the national historic registry – St. Paul’s Church is one that has – but there’s not a district.” Although many residents think of certain buildings with a certain style of architecture as historic, the fact is that most of these buildings have been extensively modified over the years. The inconsistent workmanship

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Nov. 13, 2015) In just a few months, you won’t even have to go over the bridge to fight about whether those red cups ought to be holidayspecific. The Ocean City Police Commission this week approved a request by the Harrison Group to create five 20minute parking spaces along 17th Street to serve a Starbucks anticipated to go into the former Subway location before the next summer season. The restaurant space is attached to Harrison’s Holiday Inn franchise. The city has often wrestled with the idea of changing street parking to suit adjacent businesses, with the idea that street parking is a purely public, egalitarian amenity. But in a practical sense, it’s not often used that way. “This would allow more members of the public to actually use the

spaces,” said G. Hale Harrison. “Often, it’s a hotel guest or an employee who parks their car there and leaves it for their entire stay or work shift.” Ocean City’s lack of street meters north of 10th Street, and lack of an alternate-side time requirement as seen in many metro areas, means that cars have no reason to not stay in a street space indefinitely. The city requires off-Boardwalk businesses to have customer and employee parking on-site, with the idea that street spaces should be used for high-turnover visitors who drive commerce. However, there’s no way to force spaces to be used in this way, which creates problems when a business that relies on a high-turnover model, like Starbucks, is trying to move in. “I’m honestly more convinced that paid parking is the way to go on the Boardwalk block up through 27th Street,” said Councilman Dennis Dare.

“What it would do is restrict the employees who shouldn’t be parking in those spots, but there’s no way to discourage them without meters, or the hotel guests who have spots provided on the property but think the street is more convenient.” Council President Lloyd Martin likewise observed that, despite the parking crunch on the ocean block, parking areas on the other side of Baltimore Avenue often go unused. “I’m a firm believer that hotel guest fill the spots up, or the employees who work on the Boardwalk,” Martin said. “You want to push those folks into the satellite parking anyway because it’s best use of the property.” With that win-win outlook, the commission voted to recommend that the council pass a traffic resolution designating the five spaces closest to Baltimore Avenue, on the south side of 17th Street, as 20-minute parking from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Restoration often financial loser Continued from Page 16 on houses that were originally only intended as summer residences is a major factor in why it may be more economically feasible to turn them into parking than to fix them up.

“For the historic district, they’re looking for a building that has truly not changed at all in many years,” Irwin said. “People may have added floors, dormers, filled in the first floor to make it commercial ... build-

ings that are truly unchanged are uncommon. You may have had a concentration of them 20 or 30 years ago, but you don’t anymore with the development booms that happened in the last couple decades.”

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By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Nov. 13, 2015) In front of an audience of hundreds of local nonprofit officers, elected officials and other luminaries from across the lower shore, Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore President Erica Joseph named the Art League of Ocean City the recipient of the annual Richard A. Henson Award for Nonprofit Excellence last Friday at the Fountains Wedding & Conference Center in Salisbury. The award comes with a $5,000 prize, which Executive Director Rina Thaler said would go directly into programming. “In this place, among so many highpowered people in this audience, to get them to respect art is a huge honor,” Thaler said. “We want to engage and inspire all ages. Our organization serves the tiniest little tot to seniors and millennials. This validates everything we do.” Thaler, Art League board President Marian Bickerstaff said, was deliberately kept in the dark by other members of the league preceding the award announcement. Thaler said she hadn’t prepared a speech and was forced to improvise once the applause ended. “Art cuts across every economic barrier,” Thaler said. “The fact that the center is the only place in Ocean City to come create and enjoy art is stunning to me.” Something that is rare is often valuable, but Thaler said that isn’t always the case for the Art League. “The biggest challenge is making people aware that we’re there — there are still so many people out there who don’t know we’re there.” The Ocean City Center for the Arts is located at 502 94th Street bayside and is open seven days per week. Since the economic meltdown and the lean budgets that have followed, art classes are typically presented with the short end of the stick, Bickerstaff said, “but we’re finding it’s the opposite of ‘not important’ in schools. Art gets kicked to the side but in talking with staff, the mindset has changed —

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The Art League of Ocean City was presented with the Richard A. Henson Award for Nonprofit Excellence during the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s annual meeting last Friday in Salisbury. Pictured, from left, are CFES Board Chairwoman Melody Nelson, Art League of Ocean City Director Rina Thaler and Board Chairwoman Marian Bickerstaff, Community Foundation President Erica Joseph and Maryland Senator Jim Mathias. The award comes with a $5,000 prize, which Thaler said would be used for programming.

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Nathan Simm, 3, and his mom, Shannon, 38, of West Ocean City have successfully helped to fight off proposed Medicare changes that could have affected the way Nathan would be able to obtain prosthesis in the future. Nathan was born with Fibular Hemimelia, and had his right leg amputated in 2013.

Local mom helps stall effort to homogenize prosthetics Petition successfully blocks Medicare change offering ‘one size fits all’ approach

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Nov. 13, 2015) Because of protests from groups such as the Amputee Coalition and the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics plus the

efforts of local mom Shannon Simm, the Obama Administration has responded favorably to a petition to halt a change in the way Medicare deals with prosthesis. Simm’s son Nathan, 3, had his leg amputated in 2013 because of the birth defect fibular hemimelia, which is when some or all of a person’s fibula is missing. Generally, victims are outfitted with a prosthetic leg. See NEW Page 23

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New regulations, partly owing to a “60 Minutes” report on Medicare fraud involving prosthetics, were due to be finalized and formally adopted. These regulations, as a cost-cutting measure sought to standardize certain features — particularly in the technologies used to connect limbs to patients — were a problem for Simm. Nathan uses a lock-and-pin type prosthesis, when a sleeve is fitted to the remaining portion of his right leg. Attached to the sleeve is a metal pin, which is then inserted into the prosthetic and locked into place. “Sometimes there are issues with lock-and-pin — sometimes they break,” Simm said, and admitted Nathan’s leg recently did just that — the mechanism holding the pin in place malfunctioned or failed and it took some tinkering to remove Nathan’s leg. “Nathan is still learning. A vacuum system can be better for some, but everyone is different,” Simm said. Part of her issue with the proposed changes was the “one size fits all” approach. There are multiple types of vacuum-sealed prosthesis, Steve Fletcher, director of clinical resources at the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics said. Fletcher explained the most costly of the types affected by the proposed changes is called the “elevated” system, which uses a motor to continuously pull any air out between the sleeve and residual limb to maintain a tight seal. Patients using these devices just “stand right up — there’s no play involved,” Fletcher said, but explained that use of these devices takes a little practice. Practice a 3-year-old isn’t quite ready for yet. In Maryland, Simm said Nathan was protected under a 2010 law that required lower limb prosthesis coverage through Medicare. However, Fletcher said UnitedHealth Group, one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S. with a reported 70 million subscribers, has adopted the terms of the policy Medicare has rejected “whole cloth.” “They almost quoted the policy. They like the idea because it saves them money. Payers are always looking to limit what they pay,” Fletcher said. In response to the petition, the White House announced last week that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services would convene a panel in 2016 to determine a new policy. “For now, we can breathe fresh air because when we go to replace Nathan’s leg we can still get the same care and coverage to get the leg he needs to continue to grow,” Simm said.

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OBITUARIES PAULINE H. GIBBS Berlin Pauline H. Gibbs, age 98, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Roxie Hudson Lynch. She was preceded in death by her husband, George E Gibbs, in 1963, and a daughter, Lorraine Cagle, in 2014. She is survived by her daughters, Joan G. Ihle and her husband, Karl, of Texas, and Bonnie Banks and her husband, David, of Berlin. There are four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Gibbs was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who always put her family first. She loved cooking, knitting, crocheting and her church family at Friendship United Methodist Church. A graveside service was held on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 at Evergreen Cemetery in Berlin. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her memory to Coastal Hospice, P.O Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21804, or to Friendship United Methodist Church, 10537 Friendship Rd., Berlin, Md. 21811. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. ALLISON PAT FALLON Ocean Pines Allison Pat Fallon, age 58, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 at her home. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Bessye Ginsburg Silver. She is survived by her husband, William Joseph Anthony Fallon, III; a son, William Joseph Anthony Fallon, IV of St Louis, Mo. and a daughter, Jacquelyn Antoinette Fallon-Gary of Strausstown, Pa. There are 10 grandchildren and a brother, Mark Silver of Baltimore.

Mrs. Fallon had worked in customer service with BB&T Bank and also with Verizon. She was a graduate of the University of Maryland, enjoyed arts and crafts, cooking and floral design. Cremation followed her death. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a future date. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her memory to: Snow Hill Ecumenical Food Pantry, 241 South Washington St., Snow Hill, Md. 21863. Attn: Tommy Mason. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. ROBERT RAY MANNING Ocean Pines Robert Ray Manning, age 79, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015 at his home. Born in North Carolina, he was the son of the late Jesse and Ressie Cox Manning. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Meyers Manning, in 2013. He is survived by his son, Stephen Manning, of Ocean Pines and by his daughter, Robin Rickett, of Salisbury. There are three grandchildren, Michael and Joseph Manning and Alexis Adelsberger. Also surviving is a brother, David Manning of Baltimore, and sisters, Phyllis George of Florida and Sylvia Jaworski of Baltimore, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Manning had served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and was past president of Delta Sigma PI Fraternity. With his degree in engineering, he had worked for both Westinghouse and Lockheed Martin in Baltimore. He was an avid golfer, pool player and photography buff. Cremation followed his death. No formal services are planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1138 Parsons Rd., Salisbury, Md. 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. PATRICIA “PAT” BOWEN JACOBS Ocean City Patricia “Pat” Bowen Jacobs, 75, of Ocean City, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Newark, Md., she was the daughter of the late Pauline Quillen Bowen and Robins Bowen. She worked for several years at Pat Jacobs the post office in Berlin and Salisbury and later purchased the Minit Market in Ocean City along with her late husband, Curtis B. Jacobs. Patricia was a loving mother of three children, Douglas C. Jacobs and his wife, Paula, Lisa Harrington and her husband, Mark, and Dawn Spadin and her husband, Todd. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Mark Harrington, II, Chad Harrington, Megan Harrington, JT Spadin, Ryan Spadin, Brooke Spadin, Heather Shah, Melanie Dickerson, Amanda Jacobs and Zachary Jacobs; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and other family. In addition to her parents and late husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Eleanor Bowen Wainwright. A Graveside Service was held on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at Bowens Cemetery, Newark, Md. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Richard A. Henson Cancer Center C/O Peninsula Regional Medical Center, 100 East Carroll Street, Salisbury, Md. 21801. Online condolences may be shared

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015 with the family at www.boundsfuneralhome.com. THOMAS EDWARD GRIFFITH Ocean Pines Thomas Edward Griffith, age 83, of Ocean Pines, died peacefully Nov. 5, 2015 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. He was born in Baltimore on May 4, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raight and Regina Griffith and his siblings, KatherThomas Griffith ine Murphy, Helen Long, Gene Dempsey and John Griffith. He is survived by his beloved and devoted family, his wife of nearly 60 years, Lois Tilghman Griffith; his daughter, Suzanne Griffith and her husband, Gary Sternick; his daughter, Mary Kay Bates and her husband, Thomas Bates and their two children, Kendra and Thomas, and by his son, Thomas Tilghman Griffith and his wife, Simona Griffith. It was as a high school student at Mount St. Joseph’s in Baltimore, under the tutelage of the Xaverian brothers, that he fell in love with chemistry. Working his way through college, in 1954 he earned a degree in chemistry from Loyola University in Baltimore. Soon after graduation, he enlisted in the Army and served as a medic for two years in Alaska from 1954-1956. He married his true love, Lois Tilghman, in January 1956 and upon finishing his service he started his career as a chemist, working his way up the ladder as a laboratory chemist and later as a salesman for major chemical companies. Thanks to his vibrant personality and quick wit, he could have had continued success in this career path, but his entrepreneurial and independent spirit won the day and he decided to strike out on his own. Over the years, with much hard work and many ups and downs, he built up an extremely successful small chemical business supplying manufacturers and farmers with methods and products as diverse as an indigo dye used for dying jeans in the 1980’s, a product to make soft contact lenses soft and pliable in the 1990’s, and more recently a product and procedure to ensure a safe and “green” solution to pest and bacteria control in nuts, fruits and spices. He sold his business in 2010 and retired at the age of 78. Whether at his home in Florida or in Maryland, up until his health faltered he was an avid tennis player who enjoyed playing doubles and stunning friends with his aces. He met nearly daily with a close knit group of tennis friends in Ocean Pines, known as “the A team.” He was an enthusiastic collector and sometime dealer of 18th-19th century American antique furniture and 20th century Americana. Travel was another of his passions, be it a

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cross-country drive in the USA with his wife, or touring Europe, the Caribbean and Australia with friends and family. He would tell you that his greatest success and joy in life was having been a partner with his wife, Lois, in creating a happy, loving and affectionate family. A Memorial service will be held at St. Luke Church, 9903 Coastal Highway, 100th Street in Ocean City, on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 at noon. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in his memory to: Mount St. Joseph High School, 4403 Frederick Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 21229Â or www.msjnet.edu/giving. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. ANNA ANDERSON Ocean Pines Anna Anderson, age 71, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

Ocean City Today Born in Germany of Ukrainian descent, she was the daughter of the late Wasyl and Anastasia Caryk Oleksiuk. She is survived by her husband, Anna Anderson Thomas E. Anderson, Jr., and children, Eric J. Anderson and his wife, Kitty, Christopher Anderson and his spouse, Hampton Tucker, Matthew Anderson and his wife, Anna, and Paul Anderson and his wife, Erin. She was an adored grandmother to six grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers, Bohdan Oleksiuk and his wife, Rebecca, Michael Oleksiuk and his wife, Marcella, and sisters, Parasia Oleksiuk and Marusia Oleksiuk. She leaves many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Anna immigrated with her parents to the USA in 1949. She grew up in

the Baltimore neighborhood of Canton and attended IND and Strayer Business School. After working at Johns Hopkins Hospital, she volunteered for the Peace Corps and served in Nepal. Anna married Thomas in 1971, and the family moved to Berlin, Md. in 1978 where they acquired and ran a poultry farm. She participated in the Worcester Chorale and local politics. Her hobbies included cooking, gardening, traveling and reading. Annaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest joys involved taking care of family and friends and making everyone laugh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church near Ocean Pines. Disposition will be private for the family. A donation in her memory may be sent to: www.curepsp.org. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

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Health literacy on rise in Worcester County Schools

(Nov. 13, 2015) Based on recent findings by University of Maryland’s Herschel S. Horowitz Center for Health Literacy (UM), there was a statistically significant increase in health literacy among students in Worcester County Public Schools who took part in the Integrated Health Literacy Program (IHLP) during the 2014-2015 school year. The student’s overall health literacy – or the ability to obtain, process and understand basic information – improved. In January of 2015, Atlantic General Hospital (AGH), Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) and UM introduced students in grades two countywide – and in third, fourth, and fifth grade pilot classrooms – to the IHLP lessons. Students were pre-tested on their baseline knowledge of health literacy related concepts. After the implementation of IHLP lessons into their science, social studies, reading language arts and math classes, students were then posttested on the topics covered during those lessons and measurements of health literacy. In the post-testing, the UM’s research found second grade students’ awareness of food labels increased from 55.5 percent at pre-test to 88 percent after receiving the curriculum. Fifty-seven percent of second grade students stated they had poor health literacy at pre-testing. This dropped to 31 percent during the post-test evaluation. Third graders considered to have a high health literacy increased from 36 percent pre-test to 78 percent post-test. Other grades improved by 11 percent to 28 percent. The percentage of fourth-graders with low health literacy dropped from 14.6 percent at pre-testing to 4.5 percent post-test. The percent of fifth grade students who reported being “sort of healthy” increased from 38 percent pre-test to 52 percent post-test. The goals of the program include not only improving health knowledge and health literacy, but instilling lifelong healthy behaviors in the young minds of the county’s students. Since Atlantic General Hospital and its partners launched the IHLP in 2012 with a pilot in Ocean City Elementary’s second grade classrooms, the IHLP has expanded into grades one through five countywide, and a pilot in sixth grade at one local middle school. As of the 2015-2016 school year, the IHLP now serves more than 2400 students, which is roughly a third of the entire school district. During the 2016-2017 school year, the goal of the IHLP team is to begin pilot programs in grades seven and eight. The program as a whole aims for adoption of Health Literacy standards statewide and one day nationwide. For more information about the IHLP, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org/ healthliteracy.

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 13, 2015) The Stephen Decatur volleyball team earned a victory over the James M. Bennett Clippers on Monday and advanced to Wednesday’s 3A East Region Section II finals match, where the Lady Seahawks fell to the Atholton Raiders, ending their season. Second-seeded Decatur received a first-round bye and hosted its Bayside Conference rival, James M. Bennett, on Monday. The visiting third-seeded Clippers won the first game 25-20. “The girls came out super excited and a little nervous. We just pushed it too hard,” said Decatur Coach Sara Patrick. “The passes were pushed, the sets weren’t on point, we weren’t hitting the holes on the court, so we really needed to refocus and play as a team.” Points were traded in the second game. Ahead 14-13, the Berlin squad went on an eight-point run and won 25-19. The Seahawks edged out the Clippers 25-21 in the third game. “The second and the third game you could see them continually get back into a good rhythm, make smarter plays and finish the point instead of letting the rally go back and forth,” Patrick said. The Seahawks were all smiles as they took the court for the fourth game. They built a 20-8 lead and looked to be smooth sailing to a victory, but Bennett didn’t make it easy. The Clippers chipped away at the lead and battled back to within two points (22-20). Decatur senior captain Ellen Bargar then gave her teammates some encouraging words. “I just reminded them that we’ve been working super hard in practice and that we needed to play smarter, not harder,” she said. “I told everyone that we needed to play together as a team and that this is what we’ve been working hard for throughout the whole season and it was going to pay off.” The speech apparently worked, as Decatur prevailed, winning the fourth game 25-23. Bargar had two aces, seven kills, 10 assists and a dig. Taylor Lago, a senior, chipped in with two aces, six kills and three blocks. Junior Madison Jones and senior Marley Parsons had five kills each. Senior Lauren Laque contributed three aces and nine digs and junior Lexi Fleeger tallied three aces, one kill, 11 assists and four digs. Hannah Saulsbury logged five aces, one kill and a dig. Decatur then traveled to Columbia to play top-seeded Atholton in the 3A East Region Section II finals on Wednesday, where the Raiders came

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Stephen Decatur senior Lauren Laque does her job as the team's libero (defensive specialist), getting under a James M. Bennett hit during the 3A East Region Section II semifinal match on Monday in Berlin. Laque had three aces and nine digs in the win.

out on top 25-9, 25-17 and 25-17. “The girls were a bit slow to get warmed up. The first game knocked their confidence a bit,” Patrick said. “By the middle of the second game they started looking good. We were winning at the beginning of the third game, but unfortunately it was too late to rally enough to win.

“I was very proud of their determination and heart,” she added. “They put up a good fight.” Bargar recorded one kill, four assists and a dig. Saulsbury had two kills and three digs. Fleeger added two aces, two kills, two assists and a dig. Lago tallied two aces, two kills and a block. See VOLLEYBALL Page 30

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 13, 2015) The Stephen Decatur girls’ cross country team finished ninth and the boys’ squad placed 10th during the 3A East Regional meet last Thursday at Centennial High School in Ellicott City. “We did about what I was expecting. I thought the runners ran about as well as they normally do at regionals, the competition was just much tougher,” said Decatur Coach Jody Stigler. “The competition was very intense. It’s just tough when we don’t run against any of those teams all year and then we have to run against them at regionals.” Senior Alison Alvarado led the Lady Seahawks. She crossed the finish line 44th overall (23:04.94) out of the 76 runners who completed the 5K race. Junior Peyton Dunham (50th, 23:32.57) and freshmen Kailey Andrews (53rd, 23:40), Nellie DeHart (60th, 24:07.04) and Isabella Bartholomew (65th, 24:51.38) also scored points for Decatur. The Seahawks tallied 252 points. Centennial won the competition with 36 points. River Hill took top honors in the boys’ race with 32 points. Decatur scored 280 points to finish 10th. Junior Cameron James was the first Seahawk to cross the finish line. He placed 47th overall out of 88 runners (18:22.5). Rounding out the top five Decatur runners was junior Javier Hernandez (50th, 18:39.56), sophomore Jack Reimer (58th, 18:54.77) and juniors Jared Massey (62nd, 19:09.15) and Chance Coley (63rd, 19:10.14). No Decatur runner qualified for the state championship. Stigler thought the season went well overall and both teams were successful. The boys’ squad won all of its regular-season meets and the girls’ team took top honors in four out of six. The boys finished second in the Bayside Conference championship, while the girls came in fourth. “We only have one varsity runner from either side graduating that ran at regionals (Alvarado). This is encouraging because we have young teams for the most part,” Stigler said. “Most runners are returning next year, assuming no attrition. The teams have a good foundation for the upcoming [indoor and outdoor] track seasons and next year [for cross country].” Stigler said many cross country runners have shown interest in participating in indoor track, which begins on Nov. 16.

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Storm Warriors 5K benefits Life-Saving Station Museum FALL TOURNEY Ocean Pines Platform Tennis held its annual fall tournament on Oct. 17. The theme was “The Battle of the Birds.” The designated birds were the Ravens and the Eagles. All the participating members were divided into two teams and every player was scheduled for three, 25-minute matches. The side which accumulated the highest number of winning games was declared victorious. Pictured are Vin and Susan Morris, platform tennis tournament chairpersons.

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 13, 2015) The Ocean City LifeSaving Station Museum will present its second annual Storm Warriors 5K run and walk on Saturday, Nov. 14, to support resort history and raise funds. Registration will take place at 8 a.m. at the museum at the southern end of the Ocean City Boardwalk. The race will begin an hour later. Runners will race down the boards to the Holiday Inn on 17th Street.

“It is a good way to start your day with a run or walk,” said Nancy Howard, president of the OC Museum Society and event coordinator. “You also have the rest of the day to do whatever you want in Ocean City.” For the second year, organizers are teaming up with Ocean City’s Tri-Running Sports, who will supply timing gear. “We are very happy to be working with the Life-Saving Station Museum. See STORM Page 32

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Mid-Atlantic Amateur Sports Alliance receives two awards (Nov. 13, 2015) The leading publication for sports event planners and tourism directors, Sports Destination Management, named Maryland Sports and the Mid-Atlantic Amateur Sports Alliance (MAASA) 2015 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. The title was awarded in recognition of the collaboration to host the United States Specialty Sports Association’s (USSSA) Eastern World Series, which took place July 15-Aug. 1. The World Series brought almost 400 girls softball teams to the Eastern Shore over the course of three weeks. It is estimated that the event drew more than 4,000 attendees, requiring approximately 16,000 hotel room nights and generating an economic impact just under $20 million to the region. The World Series first came to the shore in 2007, and was originally held in Wicomico County where 58 teams were hosted. The tournament’s tremendous growth has expanded its presence beyond Wicomico County’s borders. Working in partnership with Maryland Sports, this year’s event was hosted by the Town of Ocean City, Worcester County and Wicomico County under the auspice of MAASA. “Maryland Sports is extremely for-

tunate to work with great strategic partners like MAASA to deliver worldclass sporting events that spur Maryland’s economy,” said Maryland Sports Executive Director Terry Hasseltine. “Congratulations to our partners that make up MAASA: Wicomico County, Worcester County and Ocean City for their continued effort to make Maryland great.” This is the second award in just as many weeks bestowed upon MAASA. The Alliance took home a 2015 Tourism Partnership Award during Maryland’s 35th Annual Tourism & Travel Summit on Oct. 29. MAASA was formed by Wicomico and Worcester counties and the Town of Ocean City in 2014. The formal sports-marketing partnership is the first of its kind in the nation. It leverages the combined assets of each jurisdiction in order to attract, retain and build sports marketing events. Since its inception, the region has successfully hosted two national girls’ softball tournaments and the ISSA Eastern Shore senior softball championship. These three MAASA events combined for a total of more than 25,000 hotel room nights booked and $40 million in estimated economic impact.

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Storm Warriors 5K race on Ocean City Boardwalk, Sat. Continued from Page 31 It is a great group, cause and location,” said Chris Klebe, OC Tri-Running event organizer. Currently, there are about 70 people signed up and Howard hopes to have

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at least 125 participate. “If Saturday morning is beautiful, we will probably get a few more signed up on the day of,” Howard said. All proceeds from the event will go to the Life-Saving Station Museum for exhibits, artifact collection and building upkeep. The museum is designed for visitors to experience the role of surfmen in Ocean City. The museum is a non-profit that primarily receives funding from donations and fundraisers. “The museum is such a special facility,” Howard said. “It holds the history of Ocean City inside, which makes this race important for supporting it.” There is a $25 fee and pre-registered participants will receive a T-shirt. Water will be provided along the way for racers and refreshments including bananas and power bars will be available after crossing the finish line. The Bank of Ocean City, Elks Club, American Legion, Calvin B. Taylor Bank, OC Lions, Seacrets, Ocean City Development Corporation, Greene Turtle and Wal-Mart have all donated money or food to the event. Plak That in West Ocean City will be providing plaques for race winners in a number of categories including top male, top female and age group awards. The museum was built in 1891 and replaced an earlier station house. It housed crew and equipment used to rescue vessels and stranded people off the coast. In 1915, the Revenue Cutter Service combined with the U.S. Lifesaving Service to become the United States Coast Guard, and the station was used until 1965. In 1977, the landmark was relocated from Carolina Street to the inlet. To register, visit www.octrirunning.com and for any questions call 443-235-4405. To learn more about the museum, visit www.ocmuseum.org.

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Twenty-five teams compete in Swing for Youth Golf Open (Nov. 13, 2015) The weather prevailed on Oct. 31, during the 11th annual Swing for Youth Golf Open at Eagle’s Landing. The event was a huge success with 25 teams competing. With the support of participating teams, national corporate sponsors and many area businesses, more than $23,000 was raised for local recreation programs. Swing for Youth is hosted by Ocean City Recreation Boosters and the tournament’s proceeds benefit area youth by subsidizing the camps and programs offered by the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department. In 23 years, the Boosters’ golf tournaments have raised more than $300,000. The foursome of Spencer Byrd,

Kyle Gebhart, Tad Kaufman and Walter Brooks captured first place in this year’s tournament. Joe DiNenna, Dave DiNenna, J. Konopacki and BJ Warner finished second. Third place went to the foursome of Jerry Ripple, Jeff Ripple, John Ripple and Larry Brandt. With the Swing for Youth Golf Open being held on Halloween this year, a costume contest was held. The winners include Steve Zadericko, who dressed as a doctor; Tom Lehrkinder, who dressed as a monk; and Mike Reardon, John Semerad, Jim Semerad, Bill Harris and Rick Puntillo who all dressed as the Addams Family. Next year, the 12 annual Swing for Youth Golf Open will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29.

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Mixed Bowling League Ocean City Recreation and Park’s Mixed Bowling League is in need of more players. Anyone over the age of 50 is welcome to join the league as a substitute, or as a full team member. The league is held on Thursday afternoons, during two sessions: one beginning at noon and the other at 3 p.m. at the Ocean City Bowling Lanes on 71st Street. Play kicked off on Oct. 1, but it’s not too late. The OC Mixed Bowling League goes on for 25 weeks until April 8 ending with an awards banquet with cash prizes. For more information, contact Kim Allison with OCRP at 410-520-5162 or visit www.oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/recreation-parks.

to 29 years old and/or females being 18 and up. The playoffs will be single elimination, and the winning team will receive champion T-shirts. A mandatory organizational meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Northside Park. The cost is $750 for a team to register under the Unlimited Division, and $450 for an Over 30 team to register. A $100 deposit is required to be paid at the organizational meeting. For more information, contact OCRP at 410-205-0125 or cclarke@oceancitymd.gov.

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The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department competitive Indoor Sunday Soccer League beginning on Dec. 6 is an opportunity to keep soccer team’s in shape and competitive The Ocean City Recreation and over the winter months. Parks (OCRP) Adult Indoor Soccer This league is designed for seLeague will have two divisions of play. lect/travel teams to improve their First is the traditional Unlimited Di- skills and stay in shape during the vision and the second is the new Over winter months, while keeping the com30 Division. The season will begin on petitive spirit alive at the same time. Friday, Dec. 11, and will conclude by Teams should register together. Feb. 20. The earliest game each night The program is operated like an adult will be scheduled for 6:30 p.m. league with teams finding their own “This league provides a great com- sponsorship support. petitive environment for plays of any The league will kick off on Dec. 6 skill level. Our new Over 30 Division with an optional practice day. Games will offer a slightly slower, but still ag- will take place on Sundays beginning at gressive league for those a little older,” 12:30 p.m. from Dec. 13 to Feb. 14. League Director Chris Clarke said. There will be four sections: U-10, UThe Unlimited Division will have 12, U-14 and high school. The cost per two games per week on Friday and team to participate is $600 with a Saturday with 10 to 12 games $100 deposit required by the first game throughout the season. The playoffs day. The deadline to register is Nov. 15. will be double elimination, and the For more information, contact Anna winning team will enter into the an- Duffey at 410-250-0125 or visit nual St. Patrick’s Indoor Series Soccer www.oceancitymd.gov/oc/depar tTournament. This division is for ages ments/recreation-parks. 18 and up. The Over 30 Division plays once a week on either Friday or Saturday as On Nov. 1, the Twisters Level 2 game days will rotate each week with six games throughout the season. girls’ team competed in its first meet This division will allow for two under- for the 2015 season at the Prince age players, with two players being 25 Georges Sports Complex in Landover.

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BANK RECOGNIZES 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. As part of its annual $500 pledge, the bank makes a donation to the Stephen Decatur High School Athletic Boosters in that player’s name. Week 9 winner is senior captain Ernest Shockley. During the Oct. 30 game against James M. Bennett, Shockley made 20 tackles in the 24-13 loss in Berlin. On hand for the recent presentation, from left, are Coach Bob Knox, Shockley and Earl Conley of the Bank of Ocean City.

Registration now open for Beach Lacrosse ‘16 season (Nov. 13, 2015) Registration for Beach Lacrosse’s youth recreational program is now open for the 2016 season. Beach Lacrosse will be entering its 23rd season in March and will field multiple teams for boys and girls in the following age groups: U-9, U-11, U-13 and U-15. For children in Pre-K and kindergarten or who are just beginning lacrosse Beach Lacrosse also offers a “Scoopers” program for both boys and girls. Beach Lacrosse is a member of the Eastern Shore Youth Lacrosse Association and plays games against teams across the shore from Dorchester, Caroline, Talbot, Queen Anne’s and Kent counties in Maryland as well as Sussex and Kent counties in Delaware. All practices and home games are held in Berlin. Practice will begin in the beginning of March and games, which are held on Saturdays, begin on April 2. Beach Lacrosse is seeking volunteer

The Judges Invitational meet marked the beginning of the competition level for all six gymnasts. Due to the efforts of Javiah Campbell, Amanda Marotta, Jayden George, Alyssa Simpson, Brynna Travis and Kaitlyn Phillips, Twisters won second place for Level 2 in the child 5-6 division. In addition to their team win, at least one of the girls placed either on the vault, bars, beam or floor events. Campbell placed 3rd all-around. Twisters had Level 3 gymnasts Ryleigh Jones, Payton Piercey, Renata Lovitt, Sienna Scordo, Alisa Ashford and Brynn Randall, Level 4 gymnasts Leah Simpson and Alexis Walker and Level 6 gymnasts Mia Cropper, Kloe Cropper, Avery Beckelman, Cassandra Dolan and Maggie Mathews competed in the meet. Twisters won third place for Level 3. Piercey and Lovitt tied for third allaround for the Level 3, child 8 division.

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Horse drawn carriage rides on the Boardwalk are a popular winter activity in Ocean City, which have contributed to the transition of the resort from a summer-only affair to a close to year-round destination. Typically only feasible during the less-busy colder months, the rides this year started in September and took a break for October and November. The rides will begin again on Dec. 5.

Ocean City still open, but different Summer crowds may be gone, but resort far from ghost town it used to be By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Nov. 13, 2015) Fall and shoulderseason events in Ocean City have successfully turned a resort that once rolled up the Boardwalk the day after Labor Day into a destination through October, but now that it’s November more shops are closing, traffic is less troubling and the streets are just plain emptier. While it’s true the resort is as close to dormant as it gets this time of year, Ocean City is hardly waiting for the start of Winterfest on Nov. 19 and the myriad holiday and New Year’s events next month to keep people busy. There are still plenty of other things to do in Ocean City and the surrounding area. Much like the bigger summer weekends, this time of year is largely left to manage itself with restaurants offering food specials intended to draw diners in, local charities hosting fundraiser parties and the more lowkey offerings, like state parks and national forests mainly doing what

they’ve always done — been there. “Until the 1960s, this was strictly a seasonal town,” local historian Bunk Mann said. “Ocean City opened on Memorial Day, and you could stand in the middle of Baltimore Avenue the day after Labor Day and see zero cars.” At that time, the resort was mainly a hotel destination — there wasn’t much of a restaurant industry to speak of. “The hotels mostly had the dining rooms, and meals were included. The Commander Hotel, the Atlantic Hotel and the Royalton were famous for their kitchens,” Mann said. Since the food was included with the price of admission, people didn’t generally seek different meal options, he said. It wasn’t until later, Mann said, that restaurants got their start in Ocean City. “We’d come over from Salisbury to go to Bob Ching’s,” the first Chinese food restaurant in town, Mann said. “On Sundays, because of blue laws, you couldn’t serve liquor. But the regulars would be slipped something in a coffee mug that wasn’t coffee.” The opening of the Chesapeake Bay bridge in 1952, Mann said, “was one of the three or four most important

events in the history of Ocean City.” The access, Mann said, tripled the population of the town almost overnight, opening up the possibility of day trips and increasing the exposure of the resort to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. populations. Condominiums started to be built in the 1960s, Mann said, but really took hold in the 1970s. Just a bit after that the popular bayside bars began to take hold: Fager’s Island, BJ’s on the Water and finally Seacrets in 1988, he said. “People tend to think this stuff was always there — no it wasn’t,” Mann said. “West Ocean City was a corn field. The White Marlin Mall wasn’t there.” Mike Beatty, a.k.a. DJ Batman, divides the resort’s history into three categories, the 1960s, the 1980s and today. “The 1960s is simple. This town closed. In the 1980s I would say if the locals painted their money red, within a week all the money in every cash register would be red,” he said. “What’s been consistent is you have all the charities, benefits and closing parties — especially if you’re involved. It could kill a lesser man.” The community and charity events See CHARITIES Page 35

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Nov. 13, 2015) The National Association of Realtors conducts an annual survey called the Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers. The survey polls recent home buyers and sellers to help gain insight into the homebuying/selling experience, and it covers information on demographics, housing characteristics and the overall buying experience. The information provides understanding, from the consumer level, of trends. Questions are also asked to provide valuable information about the role that real estate professionals play in home sales transactions. NAR reported that demographics continue to shift as the share of firsttime homebuyers dropped further from last year’s report to just 32 percent of the market. This is the second lowest share reported. In 1987, first time buyers constituted only 30 percent of the market. Last year’s report had a share of first-time buyers of 33 percent. The survey showed that first-time home buyers are traditionally more likely to be single and bring home lower incomes. As the share of repeat buyers continues to rise, the number of married couples increases and the income of homebuyers purchasing homes is higher. Married couples have double the buying power of single home buyers in the market and may be better able to meet the price increases of the housing market. The number of weeks a buyer is searching for a home remained at 10 weeks. Buyers continue to report the most difficult task for them in the home buying process is simply finding the right home to purchase. With For Sale by Owner (FSBO) sales dropping to the lowest level recorded during the survey’s history, at eight percent of sales, figures are showing that buyers need the help of a real estate professional to find the right home for them, negotiate the terms of the sale and assist with price negotiations. Sellers, as well, turn to professionals to help market their home to potential buyers, sell within a specific timeframe and price their home competitively. A few additional characteristics of the homebuyer gleaned from the survey are: See NAR Page 35

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 13, 2015) The Southern Eastern Shore Association of Student Councils (SESASC) is a student-run program in middle and high schools looking for new members. The student government association is available in nine schools within Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties. Organizers are pointing towards Dorchester County

for possible expansion. “We are working to add more schools and counties on the Eastern Shore,” said Kaitlyn Peters, public relations chair of SESASC and a student at Stephen Decatur High School. “We want to integrate more private schools. The Salisbury School is the only private school within SESASC and we want to add Worcester Prep.” Five Worcester County schools participate in SESASC and students

can sign up at Stephen Decatur High and Middle, Snow Hill’s middle and high schools as well as Pocomoke High School. The group has three to five general assemblies a year, each held at a different school, to discuss issues, problem-solving strategies and to complete service projects for the community. At a meeting last week at WashingSee STUDENT Page 36

Charities, benefits hub of off-season Continued from Page 34 serve a larger purpose in the area. “The benefit system is our country club — it’s where everyone meets. I can go to 30 events between now and the end of the year. My wife and I take mini-vacations to Pennsylvania to relax,” Beatty said. “Look for the benefits — they’re always a blast.” Ocean City Director of Tourism Donna Abbott admits this time of year is slower in the resort, but also remembers how that definition has changed over time. “When I first got here in the 1980s, I could count the number of businesses still open on one hand,” she said. “They would turn off the traffic lights and it was possible to drive from one end of the town to the other without stopping.” Abbott credits some of the increased activity on the renovation and expansion of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street. “The boat show and some other conventions expanded the need to keep restaurants and hotels open. I think it’s wonderful,” she said. “For those of us who live in the area, it’s our chance to enjoy it. For those with second homes or who rent during the summer, while you can’t really go

swimming or sunbathing, you can enjoy the tranquility.” Worcester County Director of Tourism Lisa Challenger believes each event, benefit, function and feature of the area contributes to the rising tide of visitors seen year-round. “I cannot believe how many people were in Berlin [recently], and not just because it was Halloween,” she said. Berlin is the hotbed of Halloween activity for northern Worcester youth, due to Ocean City’s PG-13 approach, and the Ocean Pines’ ban on trick-ortreating due to safety concerns. “People like to get out and explore. They’ve heard of visiting Berlin and will maybe check out Assateague. You can still bike or hike — and there aren’t mosquitoes or ticks,” Challenger said. “The Delmarva Discovery Center and the OC Life-Saving Museum are open year-round, there are plenty of fun, cool things to do.” Arts organizations offer a multitude of classes for every skill level, she said, and both kayaking and craft brewing have seen significant increases in recent years. While they don’t yet have a locally approved nickname, visitors who come to the Ocean City area and county during the colder months may

soon require one as the resort and surrounding areas push the shoulder seasons ever farther toward a yearround tourist economy.

NAR annual survey insight into buying and selling homes Continued from Page 34 • The typical buyer is 44 years old and has a median household income of $86,100. • Sixty-seven percent of recent buyers were married couples, 15 percent were single females, nine percent were single males and seven percent were unmarried couples. • Thirteen percent of home buyers purchased a multi-generational home to take care of aging parents, for cost savings and because children over the age of 18 are moving back home. • Eighteen percent of recent home buyers are veterans and three percent are active-duty service members. Lauren Bunting is a licensed Realtor/Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.

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In April, the student government group will team up with Maryland Coastal Bays for a beach cleanup. An Overnight Leadership Workshop takes place each year and will be at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel on 101st Street Feb. 11 and 12 in 2016. The weekend is full of workshops to improve leadership skills, guest speakers and activities with topics ranging from debate to diversity. In addition, the organization is working to set up a scholarship committee and fund. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the end of each school year we can award one senior (a member of SESASC) a scholarship,â&#x20AC;? Peters said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The candidates will fill out an application and we will decide on a winner.â&#x20AC;? For more information, contact SESASC President Paige Hughes at 410-430-3949 or email paigex3hughes@gmail.com.

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Business luncheon Strong Women in Business Worcester Networking luncheon will take place at the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, 12320 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, noon to 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19. Amy Unger, lead trainer and facilitator of Inesse Consulting LLC will be presenting â&#x20AC;&#x153;10 Common Detours from Career Success, and Tips on

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cate meighan inside going out his has to be the dreariest morning in Ocean City in at least a month. It has been pouring for hours and suddenly everything looks gray and November-like. You know what I mean, right? The way that November days just have that eerie gray look to them and it seems like we’re almost stuck between seasons? The good thing is that the holiday season is literally right around the corner and there is still plenty to do here for everyone fortunate enough to be here year-round. Did you get out and enjoy some of the earliest winter celebrations in OC last week? If not, don’t stress because the best is yet to come. There are also a few interesting events coming up this week that will benefit great causes, beginning with The American Cancer Society’s Bark For Life. It’s a canine event to help fight cancer that will take place on Friday, Nov. 13 at the Berlin Fire Company. This Relay for Life fundraising event will honor both canine companions and cancer survivors alike. Registration begins at 5 p.m., with the walk taking place between 6-8 p.m. For more information on Bark For Life, check out www.facebook.com/BarkForLifeBerlin. The Storm Warriors 5K Race will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14. Registration costs $25 and is at 8 a.m. at the Ocean City LifeSaving Station Museum. The race will then begin at 9 a.m. at the museum at the southern end of the Boardwalk. All proceeds will go to support the museum. Check out www.octrirunning.com for more info. Winterfest of Lights will begin on Thursday, Nov. 19 and run through Sunday, Jan. 3. Northside Park on 125th Street, bayside will have hundreds of animated, lighted displays. Treat yourself and your little ones to hot chocolate in the heated Winterfest Village pavilion. Browse Yukon Cornelius’ gift shop for a special gift and then have a photo taken with Santa. Open daily at 5:30, but first make sure See CATE Page 38

A 12-minute tram ride takes guests through hundreds of displays, from fairytale characters to the 12 Days of Christmas, accompanied by holiday music. Winterfest of Lights runs from Nov. 19 through Jan. 3, 2016 at Northside Park on 125th Street.

OC’s Winterfest of Lights to open Thursday, Nov. 19

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 13, 2015) Prepare to be dazzled during the 23rd annual Winterfest of Lights, beginning on Thursday, Nov. 19 at Northside Park on 125th Street. “This has become an annual tradition for families and gives everyone the opportunity to enjoy the holiday experience Ocean City offers,” said Frank Miller, special events superintendent for the Town of Ocean City. The opening ceremony kicks off at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, with the Ocean City Elementary School’s “OC Stars” performing holiday songs and dance in addition to an appearance from Santa. Mayor Rick Meehan will “flip the switch” to illuminate the 50foot Christmas tree, which officially opens the Winterfest of Lights and there will be free rides on the Winterfest Express after the celebration. The 12-minute tram ride takes guests through 58 acres of more than 400 displays from fairytale characters to the 12 Days of Christmas accompanied with holiday music. From Nov. 19 through Jan. 3, 2016, visitors will have the opportunity to see almost one million lights during their ride through the park. See WINTERFEST Page 38

Mrs. Claus joined Santa for the first time at Winterfest last year and she will return this season.

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Continued from Page 37 “It really magnifies the holiday feeling you get this time of year and people really enjoy it,” Miller said. “Grab a blanket and enjoy the ride. There is a little bit for everyone, you leave with terrific memories and make sure to grab hot chocolate after the ride.” Winterfest of Lights has a different layout each year to keep excursions fresh for returning visitors. Riders have the challenge to find their favorite displays in new locations. The city’s crew began setup in early October to transform the park into a winter wonderland. Santa will be back to greet visitors and listen to Christmas wish lists through Dec. 23. Children also have the option to write a letter to Santa and put it in his mailbox. Mrs. Claus will be back to join Santa in spreading holiday cheer, with her focus on staying healthy and helping others. A tented pavilion, where visitors wait in line for their ride is heated and includes the Winterfest Village. Yukon Cornelius Gift Shop is filled with ornaments, stocking stuffers, souvenirs and holiday gifts. Hot chocolate and coffee can be purchased from the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Booster. In addition, visitors can take priceless family photos with a classic Winterfest Express tram car inside the pavilion. “The Boardwalk tram was a popular asset last year and we have expanded the hotspots for photos,” Miller said. Winterfest of Lights has become a tradition for local residents and families visiting during the holiday season. Many visit the award-winning nighttime festival each year to take the guided open-air tour through the park accompanied by holiday tunes. Last year, 111,042 passengers took a ride through illuminated Northside

Park during the 46-night holiday spectacular, according to Miller. On an average night, 2,238 people came to view the displays. Ridership was up from the previous year, with 19,294 more passengers checking out the holiday tradition. The biggest night last year was Saturday, Nov. 29, when 7,799 people road the tram, with Saturday, Dec. 13 following with 7,156 people enjoying the displays. “We saw a steady increase and it was one of our better years,” Miller said. “We are very happy with the results.” The event generated a little more than $500,000 for the city, he added. The Jingle Bell Run and the New Year’s Eve fireworks show will be returning for the fourth year. The run will take place on Dec. 6, which is sponsored by the Town of Ocean City’s Recreation and Parks Department and OC Tri Running. The race will take runners through the spectacular displays at Northside Park. The New Year’s Eve celebration will include live entertainment, free giveaways, hot chocolate and a ride through the Winterfest of Lights. “We have upgraded our New Year’s Eve experience this year,” Miller said. “We are bringing in two deejays, attendees can see themselves dancing on a large video screen and there will be many giveaways including a CocaCola bicycle Boardwalk cruiser.” Winterfest of Lights organizers hope to attract more event sponsors this year, which offsets some of the costs to put on the extravaganza. The Berlin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Coca-Cola, Carousel Group hotels and the Clarion have already been slated to sponsor. The Winterfest of Lights has won numerous awards and received an abundance of accolades throughout its 23 years. The American Bus Association named Winterfest of Lights one of

the Top 100 Events in North America for 2014, an honor it also earned in 2013 and 2011. Maryland Life Magazine has voted it “Maryland’s Finest Holiday Tradition.” The attraction was ranked No. 1 in 2008 on the Professional Travel Guide Editor’s Top 10 of the nation’s largest and best holiday lights displays. Winterfest of Lights was No. 2 in the country on “America Online City Guide’s Top 11 Lighting Displays.” It followed Disney-MGM Studios display in Orlando. Winterfest of Lights runs nightly through Jan. 3, 2016 at Northside Park. Hours of operation are 5:309:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5:30-10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The cost to ride the train is $5 for adults. Children 11 and younger ride for free. To see a preview video of what’s in store for Winterfest of Lights, visit http://oceancitymd.gov/Recreation_and_Parks/specialevents.html. Call Ocean City’s Recreation and Parks Department at 410-250-0125 for more information.

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Smiling for the camera at the Greene Turtle in West Ocean City on Sunday, from left, are Janene Keay, Julie Frey and Megan Lawton.

cate meighan day, Nov. 21 at the Eagle’s Landing Golf Club at 12367 Eagle’s Nest Road in Berlin. There will be a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start and this is one of the last chances for golfers to play in a great tournament before cold weather hits and stays with us for several months. The Turkey Trot is a four-person modified scramble featuring the golf tournament and a turkey feast. More information on this event is available at .www.eagleslandinggolf.com A Holiday Shopper’s Fair will be held from Friday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Nov. 29 at the OC convention center on 40th Street and Coastal Highway. Here’s an opportunity for you to knock out some of your holiday shopping before the calendar even flips to December. Photography, florals, jewelry, toys, candles and so much more will be available. Plus there are activities for the kids and a visit from Santa is scheduled. Check out www.ococean.com for more information. The Berlin Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Arts Night will take place on Friday, Nov. 27 on Main Street in Berlin. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. Head on over to www.BerlinMainStreet.com for all of the details on this fun night out in the coolest small town in America. The Greene Turtle West OC Thanksgiving 5K will take place on Saturday, Nov. 28. The start time for this Turkey Trot race is 8:30 a.m. Check out www.octrirunning.com for all of the details. Harpoon Hanna’s on Route 54 and the bay in Fenwick Island has some really amazing specials for the month of November. Every Wednesday and Thursday (minus Thanksgiving) is a lobster blowout,

with prices slashed in half. That means that you can get a 1-pound lobster for just $11.99 and a 2pounder will cost you just $23.99! Harpoon Hanna’s is also taking Thanksgiving reservations. It’ll be serving a traditional turkey day dinner with all of the trimmings from 1-10 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Dinner for adults is $19.99 and children can eat for $9.99. Call 302-5393095 to make your reservations today. Crab Bag on 130th Street, bayside is open seven days a week, year ‘round and they have some really great deals, such as a 3-pound bucket of ribs, half-pint of baked beans and a half-pint of cole slaw for just $22.95. Its charcoal pit sandwich special is always a hit with one meat for $7.50 and two priced at $9.50. Crab Bag also has an all day super happy hour with $2 rail drinks and wine by the glass for just $3.50. Duffy’s Tavern on 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center is now open from Wednesday through Monday and closed on Tuesday. It has a great happy hour that runs from 12 noon-6 p.m. Duffy’s is also featuring food and drink specials on Sunday to coincide with football. Personal cheese pizzas are just $5, calamari is $9 and a seafood steamer basket will run you $19.99. Head on over to www.duffysoc.com to check out the daily “second season” specials too! Whiskers Pub on 120th Street is now open from Tuesday through Sunday and is running some pretty good food and drink specials during all of the NFL Sunday Ticket games. Wings and fries are $7.95, hot dogs are $2.50 and garlic butter clams are just $8.95. You can wash See CATE Page 40

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HOROSCOPE ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, things go well in your love life this week, especially after you let go of the reins for a little while. You will be surprised at what comes when you accept change.

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that all down with domestic pints for $2.75, Natural Lights for $2.25 and Fireball shots for just $4. If you head to Whiskers on a Tuesday or Wednesday night between 5-10 p.m. then you can take $6 off menu entrees. On Thursday, it has half-price burgers all day, Friday is fresh catch, and on Saturday, Whiskers has baby back ribs. A half is $15.95 or get a whole for $18.95. The Skye Bar on 66th Street and Coastal Highway features a great raw bar, fresh seafood and steaks plus an award-winning wine list. Happy hour is from 4-7 p.m. daily and the creative cocktails are a bonus. The Skye Bar also has a tailgate menu to accompany all NFL ticket games. Every Sunday you get an opportunity to win Skye Bar’s football giveaway, which is a three-day/twonight trip to a destination like Tahoe, Vegas or Atlantic City. BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street, bayside is featuring winter half-price specials on particular entrees that are sure to make you hungry. On Sunday you can enjoy the fried seafood platter. Monday’s spotlight is on the crab imperial dinner and Tuesday’s feature is the twin crab cake dinner. Wednesday is stuffed flounder and Thursday you can grab the flash fried shrimp dinner for half price. All entrees are served with two sides. BJ’s also features Prix Fixe seven days a week. You can enjoy a 3-course lunch (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) for $20 or a 4-course dinner (5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.) for $30. Happy hour here runs from Monday through Friday from 4-7 p.m. and there also is a late-night happy hour that runs Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. BJ’s offers all of the NFL Sunday games on 20 different TVs and, of course, food and drink specials are included in the fun. Head on over to Johnny’s Pizza on 56th Street and Coastal Highway for some cool lunch deals. Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can get a 6inch cheese pizza (four slices), salad, dressing and unlimited soda for just $5.99. If you’re not in the mood for pizza, then you also have the option of grabbing half of any sub, with hand-cut fries and unlimited drink for just $6.99. Johnny’s, like so many other OC hot spots, also has the NFL ticket. You can watch all of the games while enjoying $5 pizza and 22ounce domestic drafts with a souvenir cup. There are also double deals, which means that you can get two large cheese pizzas for $21.99 or two medium cheese pizzas for $18.99. Seacrets: Jamaica USA on 49th

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Resist the urge to feel slighted when others don’t pay you the attention you think you deserve, Taurus. Your efforts are being noticed, and they will pay dividends in the long run.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

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Taking care of patrons at Decatur Diner in West Ocean City on Sunday, from left, are Roy Flynn, Johnny Ziegler, Bill Rados and Maura Burton.

Put your worries aside, Gemini. This week you will be floating on a cloud. Something special comes your way, and the next week should be filled with laughter.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Don’t allow indecision to keep you from your ultimate goal this week, Cancer. Do your best to keep an open mind and have confidence in your ability to make the right call.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

You are spurred on by other people’s energy this week, Leo. The more social engagements you can set up the better off you will be. Host a party or enjoy a night on the town.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, stay busy this week with tasks that keep your mind occupied. You can use a few pressure-free days, and staying busy will prevent you from worrying.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

CATE MEIGHAN/OCEAN CITY TODAY

Hanging out at Duffy's Tavern on 130th Street on Sunday, from left, are Buddy Johns, Bonnie Stockton, Linda Locked, Mary Harvey and Karen Breeding.

Street, bayside, is open Thursday through Sunday for the winter season. It’s your football headquarters, with various food and drink specials to help usher in every NFL game shown on the 15 HDTVs. Happy hour runs from 4-7 p.m. with various drink specials and you’ll want to check out the new football-themed menu at www.seacrets.com. Coins Pub & Restaurant located in the 28th Street Plaza is featuring half-price entrees every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5-9 p.m. It also has an early bird special menu daily from 4-6 p.m. Happy hour runs daily at Coins from 3-6 p.m. and you can take a look at their full menu at www.coinspub.com. Pizza Tugos Tap Room on the corner of routes 50 and 611 is now featuring half-price pizza and a movie every Wednesday night, with the fun beginning at 5:30 p.m. NFL Freakin Insanity takes over here every Sunday and you can catch all of the games on the new 75-inch HDTVs. You can also enjoy all-you-can-eat wings and pizza for

Things may reach a critical point this week, Libra. How you react in tough situations will give others a good indication of how reliable you can be.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, take a few deep breaths when confronted with an issue. Taking a step back can provide a new perspective that can help you solve a problem that’s puzzled you to this point.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Now is a great time to tell family members that you love them, Sagittarius. Open up your heart and share your feelings. You’re bound to feel better for having done so.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

CATE MEIGHAN/OCEAN CITY TODAY

Carin Gaylord and Mike Ward pose for a photo behind the bar at Whiskers Pub on 120th Street, Sunday.

just $9.99. Plus, Pizza Tugos has one of the best craft beer selections in the area. Check out more info at www.pizzatugos.com. That’s it for this week. If you have a special event coming up or know of something that deserves a mention, please email me at cate@oceancitytoday.net.

Capricorn, connect with creative people this week and delve into projects that inspire your own creative energy. Even though you’re being crafty, you still will be productive.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

This is a good week to make a bold move, Aquarius. Keeping your feelings inside will not produce results. Take action and you will be glad you did.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Tasks may need a little more attention this week, Pisces. If things seem to take a bit longer, exercise patience and you will solve the problem.

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Most needed items:

In honor of Veterans Day, Operation We Care volunteers will put together hundreds of care packages for deployed military members this weekend.

• Baby wipes • Bar of soap • Body wash • Breakfast/Granola bars • Chapstick/lip balm • Chef Boyardee pasta –15 oz. cans • Hot chocolate packets • Crossword puzzle book • Deck of cards • Dental floss • Deodorant (non-aerosol) • Disposable razors • Foot powder • Gum/breath mints • Ink pens • Instant coffee packets • Instant oatmeal • Microwave popcorn • Peanuts/mixed nuts –small packets • Pop Tarts • Powdered drink mixes • Ramen Noodles (brick style not cups) • Shampoo • Slim Jims/Beef Jerky • Small personal Kleenex • Sunblock • Tea bags • Toothbrushes • Toothpaste

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Operation We Care volunteers pose with a shipment of care packages during Armed Forces Day in May at the Ocean City Post Office.

Collecting donations for U.S. troops

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 13, 2015) In honor of Veterans Day, Operation We Care volunteers are collecting items for packages at several locations in the area, which will be sent out to deployed military members. In Worcester County, items can be dropped off at the Ocean City Today

office on 82nd Street and Ocean City Floor Gallery in West Ocean City, through today, Nov. 13. “We need to show our support for the men and women who protect our country and our communities,” said Jeff Merritt, founder of Operation We Care. “Operation We Care has many ways to do this from collecting donations, fundraising, decorating the

boxes, writing letters and cards and of course packing the boxes.” As of Tuesday, the top 10 essentials are baby wipes, shampoo/body wash, Chef Boyardee canned pasta (15 oz.), hot chocolate packets, deodorant (non-aerosol), disposable razors, microwave popcorn, Pop Tarts, small personal Kleenex and toothpaste. See OPERATION Page 43

• Batteries–AA and AAA • Blank greeting cards • Dried fruit–small packets • Feminine products • Glade stick ups • M&Ms–regular size packets • Nail clippers • Notepads • Shaving cream (non-aerosol) • Silly string • Small sewing kit • Snack mixes (Chex, Sweet & Salty) • Spice and seasonings • Sunflower seeds–small packets • Trial size items (soap, shampoo, body wash) • Twizzlers • Visine • Ziploc bags

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OUT & ABOUT

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‘TENDING FOR A CURE’ Darlene Botts, left, and Sheryl Mitrecic, Ocean City Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and Pink Ribbon Classic at the Beach Series committee members, were guest bartenders during the bull and oyster roast on Sunday at the Greene Turtle on Route 611 in West Ocean City. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society through Ocean City Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

PHOTO COURTESY MORGAN COULSON

SHELL SHOCKED Friends, Kimberly Rucker, left, and Annette Franke enjoy a beverage during Shell Shocked, an oyster event at Fager’s Island on 60th Street, last Saturday.

Boz Jefferson helped his lovely wife, Jean "Bean," make an assortment of tasty desserts for the bull and oyster roast at the Greene Turtle on Route 611 in West Ocean City, Sunday. She was also a guest bartender. LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY

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Alex Myers pours an Evolution Brewing Co. Lot 3 during last Saturday’s Shell Shocked event at Fager’s Island on 60th Street.

Matt Reister from Hotel Atlantic, shucks hundreds of oysters during the Shell Shocked festival.

Jeff Kauffman pours a beer from Evolution Brewing Co. during the Nov. 7 event.

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Operation We Care to send packages to deployed troops Continued from Page 41 “Operation We Care is a way to show support for our military, law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service personnel,” he said. “These men and women make sacrifices for our country and our communities and we need to support them.” The group asks members of the community to send names and addresses of anyone they know who is currently deployed through the end of 2015. Depending on the size, care packages could be sent to the entire unit. Operation We Care began in 2007 when its first set of 101 care packages were sent to men and women deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The nonprofit organization has surprised more than 7,000 military members with care packages since its inception. “We accept donations all year,” Merritt said. “We ship care packages all year and our two major packing events are in May and November.” Before Christmas, Merritt and other volunteers hope to send out 600 to 700 boxes, which will cost about $11,000 in shipping fees. Financial donations help cover the cost to ship care packages. Checks can be made payable to “Operation We Care” and sent to: 1008 S. Salisbury Blvd, Salisbury Md., 21801 or checks can be dropped off at any donation collection site. “Our success is directly related to the generous support from our community partners and we are very grateful for all the support we get,” Merritt said. Additional items for care packages include granola bars, instant oatmeal, Chapstick, deck of cards, dental floss and sunblock. For a complete list of items and collection sites, visit www.operationwecare.org or call Merritt at 410713-8940. “All of the boxes we pack will go through the Ocean City post office and employee Pam Hammond,” said Bruce Bennett, spokesperson for the organization. “She is one of our volunteers, comes to our event and more than 7,500 of the 8,300 or so boxes we have shipped have gone through the post office and Pam.” 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

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NOW PLAYING BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com Nov. 13: Thin Ice, 9 p.m. Nov. 14: Chest Pains, 9 p.m. Nov. 18: Aaron Howell Band, 5 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com Nov. 13: Jack Worthington, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 14: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 15: Just Jay, 4-7 p.m. Nov. 19: Simple Truth, 5-9 p.m.

Nov. 13: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. Nov. 14: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. Nov. 15: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 7 p.m. Nov. 19: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. HARPOON HANNA’S Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525 302-539-3095 www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com Nov. 13: Dave Hawkins, 5-10 p.m. Nov. 14: Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m. Nov. 19: Melissa Alesi, 5-9 p.m.

15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road Berlin 410-641-0600 www.oceandowns.com Nov. 13: Monkee Paw Duo, 5:309:30 p.m. Nov. 14: TBA, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Monkee Paw, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 www.oceanpines.org Nov. 13: Wes Davis, 6-10 p.m. DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com Nov. 13: Bob Hughes, 5-8 p.m. FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-5500 www.fagers.com Nov. 13: DJ RobCee, 6 p.m.; DJ Hook, 9 p.m. Nov. 14: DJ Groove, 9 p.m.; Scotts New Band, 10 p.m. Nov. 15: Everett Spells, brunch GUIDOS BURRITOS 33rd Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-524-3663 www.guidosburritos.com Every Thursday: DJ Wax, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com

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JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-524-7499 www.johnnyspizzapub.com Nov. 13: Mojo Rider & Jerry Lee Atkins, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Nov. 14: Rick & Regina, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Every Wednesday: Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys, 6 p.m. KY WEST RESTAURANT & BAR 54th Street Ocean City 443-664-2836 www.kywestoceancity.com Every Saturday: DJ Rhoadie OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB

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Support OC’s Play It Safe while enjoying Italian feast By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 13, 2015) Play It Safe’s biggest fundraiser of the year will take place at the Elks Lodge on 138th Street today, Nov. 13, from 4-7 p.m. Event organizers prepare all the food themselves, which will include Caesar salad, lasagna, meatballs, chicken cacciatore, baked ziti, a pasta with white sauce, veggies, brownies, pies, cakes and baklava. In addition, pizza from Pizza Tugos will be available, as well. “Everything is homemade by us,” said co-organizer Donna Greenwood. “The project [Play It Safe] benefits young people who are celebrating senior week [in Ocean City]. All volunteers make up the committee and we depend on donations and grants to provide free activities.” There will be a silent auction going on until 6:45 p.m. with golf packages, hotel stays, an autographed hockey puck from the Washington Capitals and other sports memorabilia, restaurant gift cards, Jet Ski rentals, gym memberships, jewelry and a smorgasbord of gift baskets including movies, pet items and wine.

Inaugural Bark For Life in Berlin fundraiser for ACS

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 13, 2015) Coupling with the 2nd Friday Art Stroll in Berlin tonight, Bark For Life will bring cancer survivors, supporters and their four-legged friends to Worcester County to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. “We thought joining the two events would give us a bit more reach since this is our first year,” said Sara Sabia, an event organizer. The offshoot of Relay for Life begins at the fire house on Main Street with registration at 5 p.m. It follows the art stroll route, is one mile long and local businesses are stops along the way. There will be silent auction baskets available to bid on. “Instead of the traditional Relay for Life, this brings in our canine companions, who often times may be our biggest comforts during times of duress like the process of going through cancer treatments,” Sabia said. “This is a shorter walk and brings families and the community in on raising awareness.” All funds raised will go to the American Cancer Society and organizers have set their goal at $3,500 this year. “This is the first year it is being hosted in Worcester County,” Sabia said. “The cancer society was looking to extend the awareness.” Organizers prefer participants preregister, although registration will take place on site at 5 p.m. tonight. The event See BRING Page 46

In addition, attendees can purchase six 50/50 raffle tickets for $5 or an arm’s length for $10. Greenwood hopes more than 200 people come out to the Italian feast, held upstairs at the Elks Lodge. “It is a great way for the community to come together for a good cause,” said co-organizer Al Handy. “Play It Safe has been trying to keep the kids who celebrate [in Ocean City] safe for more than 20 years and the Italian dinner helps cover some of the expenses.” About eight students from Stephen Decatur High School’s Connections Club will be on hand to clear tables and serve beverages, Greenwood said. “People have been coming to Ocean City for senior week since the 1950s and 1960s,” Greenwood said. “People have a love for Ocean City and the town offers a great variety of activities.” Tickets cost $15 for adults, $6 for children 4-9 years old and children under 4 eat for free. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, contact Greenwood at 410-289-7060. The Play It Safe program is an effort to prevent high school graduates from choosing drugs or alcohol while on their senior week in Ocean City in June. The non-profit provides free events for high school-aged visitors, while encouraging them to make informed and healthy

Welcoming guests to Play It Safe’s Italian feast at the Elks Lodge on 138th Street last year, from left, are organizers Donna Greenwood, Jackie Lensch, Karen Johnson, Dave Baker and Bev Townsend.

choices. Approximately 165,000 teenagers have signed up for the free activities since the program’s inception 26 years ago. The 2015 program featured about 50 events including kayaking, basketball, tennis, pizza-eating contests, dance parties, dodgeball, stand-up paddleboarding, karaoke, moonlight bowling, laser tag, beach volleyball, indoor and outdoor miniature golf and T-shirt tie-dying. The Worcester County Health De-

partment and Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee coordinated the 2015 program with support from the Town of Ocean City, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Maryland Network of Prevention Coordinators and local businesses and organizations. For more information about Play It Safe, visit www.playitsafeoceancity.com or search Play It Safe Ocean City on Facebook.

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Bring four-legged friends to Bark For Life in Berlin Continued from Page 45 will last two hours and costs $10 for an owner and their dog. “This disease can be devastating and anything we can do to assist in finding a cure is necessary,” Sabia said. “We look forward to seeing everyone and having the success of this year bring an even larger event to Berlin next year.” For team and family pricing or to sign up, visit www.relayforlife.org/barknorthworcestermd or call Sabia at 410-289-0883.

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Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Nov. 19 Event to showcase 11 environmentally-focused short movies at Seacrets

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Nov. 13, 2015) The Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns to Seacrets’ Morley Hall on Thursday, showcasing 11 environmentally-focused short films during a two-hour screening. Organized nationally by California-based South Yuba River Citizens League, the festival benefits local nonprofit Assateague Coastal Trust

and its efforts to protect local waterways. ACT Development Director Steve Farr said the event is one of the more popular happenings the nonprofit hosts, and would be the largest remaining fundraiser of 2015. “Coming at the end of the year it’s definitely one of the most important for us,” he said, adding that proceeds would go into ACT’s general fund, primarily for the coast keeper and Coast Kids programs. Farr said this year’s lineup of movies are a mix of outdoor adventure and environmental documentaries. “Some of them have a more environmental message and some of them are just kind of outdoor adventure, like skiing, biking, mountain climbing or rock climbing,” he said. “It’s certainly an opportunity for us to communicate an environmental message

and relate the mission of our organization, but it’s also an opportunity to show some very well-made, beautiful and exciting films that are just plain entertaining.” He noted that the audio and video systems at Morley Hall were among the highest quality in the area. “Their projection and audio is incredible. It’s really a wonderful venue for us to do this,” he said. A matinee showing starts at 2 p.m., followed by an evening show at 6 p.m. Both screenings include discounted food and a silent auction. Drinks will also be available for purchase at the 49th Street venue. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 the door. Anyone who purchases three advance tickets will receive a fourth ticket, free. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.ActForBays.org or call 410-6291538.

“Delta Dawn” is one of 11 movies scheduled to screen during the Wild & Scenic Film Festival at Seacrets on 49th Street, Thursday, Nov. 19.

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Lehmans to teach theater and photography workshops (Nov. 13, 2015) Gwen and Don Lehman have educated and inspired Worcester County students for years in theater and photography. The married couple is now offering workshops in their individual specialty at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. Gwen Lehman developed the theater program at Stephen Decatur High School where she taught for 46 years. She holds degrees from Hood College in Frederick and Washington College in Chestertown. She has won a number of awards including Maryland State Drama Teacher of the Year, Maryland Arts Educator of the Year, the Governor’s Award for Arts Education and the national Milken Award. Lehman directed more than 100 plays during her career, including for the Ocean Pines Players. She will hold a three-day Readers’ Theater Workshop on Friday, Nov. 13, from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 14-15 from 1-4 p.m. Readers’ theater is a minimalist style of theater designed for the dramatic presentation of forms of literature other than plays. Her workshop will explore the history of readers’ theater and the classic style of its presentation and focus on American short story authors, including O. Henry, Eudora Welty, Dorothy Parker and Shirley Jackson. Participants will be assigned roles to

play and coached for projection, articulation, interpretation and character development. At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will give a performance open to family and friends. Lehman’s three-day workshop is designed for children ages 10 through adult. The cost is $125 for Art League members and $156 for non-members. Don Lehman teaches photography at Worcester Preparatory School, a position he has held for 17 years. He started his career as a commercial photographer, including shooting for The Maryland Symphony Orchestra, and also ran a marketing company. He has shown his art photography in oneman and group shows and joined the artist-in-residence program with the Maryland State Arts Council. He is facilitating monthly photography discussion groups on third Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at the Arts Center. The discussion focuses on the art of photography (rather than on technique) and includes lively presentations, group critiques and shared ideas. The group also discusses the work of noted photographers. The Nov. 19 meeting will focus on the work of Sally Mann, and the Dec. 17 meeting, Arno Rafael Minkkinen. Both meetings are from 6-8 p.m. This is a drop-in group, and ages teen See PHOTOGRAPHY Page 50

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A special thank you to Marlene Ott, Associate Shamrock Realty Group for donating the tickets and program. We thank you from our hearts.

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Photography and theater classes Continued from Page 49 to adult are welcome. The cost is $5 for both Art League members and nonmembers. More information is available at www.artleagueofoceancity.org or by calling 410-524-9433. The Art League of Ocean City is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors.

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View ‘Project 22’ film in OC, Nov. 16 Documentary follows two combat-wounded veterans on mission to find hope

(Nov. 13, 2015) In the United States alone, 22 veterans commit suicide every day. The documentary film, “Project 22,” follows two combat-wounded veterans on a mission across America to find hope. The Art League of Ocean City, in partnership with the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund, invites the public to a free screening of the film on Monday, Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ocean

City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. Doors open at 6 p.m. Following the screening, Joe Merritt, artist and U.S. Marine, who is currently showing his art at the arts center, will speak about his artwork and how it has helped him in his transition to post-combat life, the main theme of the film. In the film, two combat-wounded veterans ride motorcycles from San Francisco to New York to raise awareness of the high rate of suicide among veterans and show their brothersand sisters-in-arms there is hope for them. During their journey, they interview researchers and healthcare

providers as well as other veterans, including many who had either contemplated or attempted suicide. The veterans share the life-saving alternative sources of hope they had found. More information is available at www.artleagueofoceancity.org or by calling 410-524-9433. The Art League of Ocean City is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors.

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Serving up good, old-fashioned tomato soup

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Nov. 13, 2015) Every component of a dish is precisely planned and influences every intended ingredient. Cooking is similar to a symphony; the key is balance and harmony. Think of a chef as a conductor; it is his or her responsibility to create a melody of synchronized flavors. On that note, let us delve into the fundamentals of good, old-fashioned tomato soup. The first question that pops in the mind–should one use fresh or canned tomatoes? Contrary to popular belief, excellent quality canned tomatoes have just as much taste if not more than fresh tomatoes with much less fuss and money. The old saying, “You get what you pay for,” cannot be truer in this particular situation. Whenever your budget allows, forgo generic canned tomatoes and opt for the best. Seeds are a symbol of eternal life, but they are also the kiss of death when it comes to tomato soup. Tomato seeds are bitter and must be removed. If one thinks rinsing tomatoes in cold water is a genius feat, think again. It is true this is a much easier and faster process, but you are also removing the natural essence of the tomatoes. Removing seeds is a slow, tedious process but necessary for superlative results. While we are on the subject of deletion, do not forget to remove the hard ends of the tomatoes. Perfection does not turn its head to details and every aspect must be considered. Tomatoes have a lot of acid and this subject needs to be addressed. Some add sugar to solve this issue; this is a sign of a novice chef. A few pinches of baking soda will absorb the acid without affecting the flavor. When you add sodium bicarbonate, your soup will start to foam. This is natural and is an indication that the baking soda is working. Embellishment is imperative in the art of entertaining. Soup is often ignored and deserves equal rights. Garnishing not only adds beautification, but also gives a dish depth. As a young child, I remember mother crumbling Saltine crackers on top of my tomato soup. This was one of my first lessons on the effect of texture and taste. The crunchy exterior and soft interior took tomato soup to another level and became one of my favorite meals. Gruyere croutons are absolutely delicious and pair wonderfully with tomato soup. Simply sauté garlic and onions in olive oil. Toast thinly sliced baguettes. Top the sliced baguettes with the onion mixture and a small amount of gruyere cheese. Broil until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Top soup with gruyere croutons just before serving. A garnish of cilantro, avocado and crab meat takes tomato soup to another level of sophistication. The

combination of toppings are visually stunning and create a completely different dish. In closing, a simple bowl of tomato soup deserves the same consideration as a difficult dish. Colors, flavors, textures, garnishes, supporting elements and the focal point are the ABC’s of cooking and should be well thought-out every time one enters the kitchen. Remember, “simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Enjoy! •Note - Tomato stains are one of the hardest stains to remove from your carpet, they are even more stubborn than red wine. Woolite carpet cleaner will easily handle this task.

Personally, I find it to be much more effective than Resolve carpet cleaner. Good Old Fashioned Tomato Soup Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped 1 (28 oz.) can good quality crushed tomatoes 1 (28 oz.) can good quality whole peeled tomatoes (drained, seeded, ends removed and finely chopped) ½ Knorr chicken bouillon cube 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped few pinches baking soda kosher salt and freshly ground pep-

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HOLIDAY BAZAAR Atlantic United Methodist Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 37th annual Christmas bazaar and luncheon will take place Saturday, Nov. 14, 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 homemade desserts. All proceeds from the event, sponsored by Martha Circle, will benefit AUMC missions. Displaying some of the items available for purchase, from left, are Fran Robinson, Charlotte Meyers, Verla Hammond, Joan Strang and Pastor Patty Frick. (Right, top) Nutcracker silent auction item. (Right, bottom) One of the handmade wreaths for sale.

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KIWANIS START NEW YEAR Every year on Oct. 1, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City starts its new year and the new regime begins leading the organization. Pictured, from left, are Secretary Pat Winkelmayer, Treasurer Mark Page, Board Member Charlie Warner, Assistant Secretary B.J. Baker, Assistant Treasurer Mike Morton, Incoming President Mark Joseph, Adviser to the President Ralph Chinn, Outgoing President Carolyn Dryzga (who automatically becomes a member of the board), Vice President Tom Southwell and Board Members Jackie Todd, Jim Spicknall and Dick Jacobs.

RAVENS ROOST TRIP Members of Ocean City Ravens Roost #44 took a trip to Arizona for the Ravens vs. Cardinals game on Oct. 26.

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Pick up litter, debris during ‘Ocean City Clean Sweep’

Providing Christmas for needy (Nov. 13, 2015) In the spirit of giving back this holiday season, Fenwick Wine Cellars (FWC) is looking to provide Christmas for a local family in need and is soliciting the community’s help to identify those facing challenges. FWC is asking for people in the community to submit nominations of struggling families who are facing hard times and are in need of assistance. After carefully reviewing all nominations and considering all circumstances, FWC will select a family to be the recipient of a fully decorated lighted Christmas tree, a holiday meal and wrapped presents for the entire family. Funds for this cause will come in part from portions of proceeds from the sale of its newly released Cranberry Apple wine that comes in the ever-so-popular Christmas tree specialty bottle. With every purchase of Cranberry Apple wine in a Christmas tree specialty bottle, $1 will be donated to this effort. In addition, purchasers will have an opportunity to convey holiday greetings and encouraging thoughts to the selected family on a decorated wine cork. Community members wishing to give back without purchasing wine, can purchase a cork to convey holiday greetings and wishes as well. The wine corks will be used as ornamental trimmings for the decorated tree. To nominate a family for consideration, e-mail nominations by Friday, Nov. 20 to sales@fenwickwinecellars.com with the subject line “FWC Christmas”

or mail to Fenwick Wine Cellars, 38016 Fenwick Shoals Boulevard, Selbyville, Del. 19975. The selected family and nominator will be contacted by Dec. 1. Nominations must include: • The nominator’s name and contact information • The relationship of the nominator and the nominated family • The nominated family’s name, address and contact information • The nominated family’s story to support the challenges they are facing and why • The size of the family: number of parents, number of children, and sex and age for each • The family’s special interests

Holiday Vendor Show in OP, Sun.

(Nov. 13, 2015) The Ocean Pines Holiday Vendor Show will take place on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Vendors will be offering jewelry, cosmetics, handbags, essential oils, gourmet food and an assortment of other items. Admission is free and open to the public. Free parking is also available at the community center, located at 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. For more information, call the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052.

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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. All participants will receive a free shirt and lunch will be provided. The base and meeting location for the clean-up event will be the OCDC office at 108 Dorchester Street in downtown Ocean City. If interested in volunteering, contact the OCDC at 410-289-7739.

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(Nov. 13, 2015) The Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) and its Clean-Up Committee will host its third annual “Ocean City Clean Sweep” to pick up litter and debris scattered around downtown Ocean City between the inlet and 17th Street on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. 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.

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BEST COSTUME

Ocean City resident Cass Demetrakis recently celebrated her 80th birthday with family and friends. She was pleasantly surprised when she arrive at the Blue Ox on 127th Street and was instantly surrounded by about 60 well wishers.

Kealy Rebstock dressed as Optimus Prime from “Transformers” and took home top prize in Seacrets’ Halloween costume contest on Oct. 31 at the 49th Street hotspot. First-place prize was a trip to Jamaica.

SCIENCE Students in JoAnna Evans’ science class at Seaside Christian Academy had fun recently with Ivory soap. Pictured are Adalynn Render, holding a normal bar of Ivory soap, and Andrew Cummings, displaying a plate of Ivory soap after it was cooked in the microwave. Because of the air pumped into it during the manufacturing process, Ivory soap is one of the few brands of bar soap that floats in water and the air bubbles inside the soap cause it to expand when microwaved.

DONATION Ed Colbert of Deer Run Golf Club presents Maureen McNeill of Coastal Hospice with $6,000 raised during the golf tournament on Oct. 17, held to support the campaign to build Coastal Hospice at the Ocean in Berlin.

ENVIRONMENTAL DAY Worcester Preparatory School goes green, brown and blue to celebrate Environmental Day on Oct. 16. The lower, middle and upper schools united to raise awareness of the environment and take action to protect nature and the planet. Students spent the morning making posters, decorating the hallways, cleaning up trash, and tending to the Children’s Garden. Everyone donated $1 to the WPS Greenhouse Fund that allowed them to dress casually in the colors of green, brown and blue. Pre-Kindergarten through eight grade were also treated to an assembly with Curtis Blues, a teaching artist who preserves the tradition of American acoustic roots blues music. The children also learned about upcycling, known as creative reuse, by transforming waste materials into new products for better environmental value. Pictured, from left, are 10th graders Annemarie Cherry, Leigh Menendez, Ronnie Ferrell and Mia Meacci pulling weeds in the Children’s Garden.

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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AE-American Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / 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. ■ BARN 34, 3400 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-5376 / www.barn34oc.com / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Barn 34 is a unique and rustic setting with two distinctly different levels. Award winning breakfast at 7 a.m., great lunches from 1-5 p.m. and dinner at 5 p.m. Featuring fresh fish, hand cut steaks, crab cakes and awesome fish tacos. Daily specials. Happy hour is 4-7 p.m. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 120th Street, Food Lion Shopping Center, 410-723-2500; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out. Fast delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Ocean City’s most famous sub and pizza shop since 1959. An OC tradition where a sandwich is a meal, serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater. com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-5243983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach. com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. Like us on Facebook. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COACHES CORNER, 74th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-723-2468 / $ / V-MC-DIS/ No reservations required / Children’s menu / Open 7 days a week, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Happy hour, 6-7 a.m. Serving breakfast all day and lunch. Our restaurant offers casual dining atmosphere for families. Family owned and operated, everything home made from our white egg omelets to fresh squeezed OJ. ■ COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / VMC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Our restaurant offers a casual dining atmosphere for families. Best crab cakes in town, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m., 6 days a week and early bird 4-6 p.m., daily specials. Closed Mondays. ■ DOUGH ROLLER, South Division Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-3501; 3rd Street & Boardwalk, 410289-2599; 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s Favorite Family Restaurant for 35 years! Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken now available at 41st and 70th St locations. Off-season special pricing and online ordering now available at both Coastal Highway locations. Visit our website for more information. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reser-

vations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Something for everyone. Our menu features appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. Open 7 Days: Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine In, Carry Out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ 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. ■ GENERAL’S KITCHEN, 66th Street (under The Skye Bar), Ocean City 410-723-0477/ $-$$ / V-MCDIS / No reservations required / Open Thursday-Monday, 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Everybody loves breakfast and that is what we are about. House Specialty and The Original House of Creamed Chipped Beef, we make it from scratch and it’s our own recipe! We have it all from juice, cereal, waffles, eggs, corned beef, hash browns, pancakes, bacon, sausage and more. General’s Kitchen #1 Breakfast place in OC. ■ GROTTO PIZZA, 14th Street on the boardwalk, Ocean City 443-664-2617 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s newest spot to watch people on the boardwalk, indoor dining and deck dining. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. 125th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1234 / Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Grotto Pizza is a family casual dining restaurant that specializes in award winning pizza and hospitality. The full menu includes pizza, pasta, sandwiches, subs, appetizers, salads, beer, wine, cocktails and Grotto Gelato. Takeout available. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment everyday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581 / $-$$ / 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. ■ HOOTERS, Route 50 & Keyser Point Rd., West Ocean City 410-213-1841 and 5th Street, Ocean City / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Full bar / Open daily at 11 a.m. Brand new menu. Delicious juicy burgers, garden fresh salads, 12 delicious wing sauces and signature seafood entrees. Tropical frozen drinks and signature Hooters cocktails. Large parties are welcome. Call for private party information. Carry out available. The year round Route 50 location features happy hour daily, live entertainment every weekend and Bike Night every Wednesday. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to serve delicious, beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 2 a.m.

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■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood yearround, fresh local produce. ■ KY WEST BAR & RESTAURANT, 5401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ky West is becoming the local's fine dining and casual fare destination. Ocean City's best veal chop, the freshest seafood and great pasta dishes. Our experienced chefs deliver the finest in cuisine nightly. Ky West has a fine dining side, as well as a beautiful bar best described as New York funky chic. Whether you chill out on our sofas, hang in the bar, or grab a table, Ky West will provide excellent food & drink for a great dining adventure. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443 664 5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / 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. ■ MIONE’S PIZZA & ITAILIAN RESTURANT, Route 50 (Tanger Outlets), West Ocean City 410-2132231 / www.mionesoc.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Beer, wine / Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. 67th Street (Town Center), Ocean City 443-664-6635 / Beer, wine / Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. Come and enjoy family New York style pizza, subs and pasta. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Eat in or carry out. ■ OC WASABI, 33rd Street Plaza, Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-7337 / www.ocwasabi.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / OC’s freshest, steamed sushi and sashimi and Japanese cuisine. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 411 p.m. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 and Seafood House, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1689 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Traditional Dining Buffet - Carry Out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5pm - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet - Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring over 75 items including Snow Crab Legs, Carving Station, Made to Order Pasta, Handmade Crab Cakes & so much more. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, yearround. Every Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s newest spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving lunch and dinner in relaxed casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day and all night every day available at tables and bar . Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. ■ ROPEWALK - A FENWICK ISLAND OYSTER HOUSE, 700 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0153 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted except 6-9 p.m. / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Family friendly dining with a rotating oyster list and seafood creations paired with our fresh fruit crushes and extensive craft beer menu. Takeout available except between 6-9 p.m. Open Thursday, 4 p.m., serving dinner and Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m., serving lunch and dinner. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000 / www.carouselhotel.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., featuring a wide variety of entrees, seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ SHRIMP BOAT, 9924 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City 410-213-0448 / shrimpboatoc.com / $- $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required /

Children’s menu / Beer, wine / Steamed crabs and shrimp. Full menu featuring homemade soups, salads, seafood appetizers, fish and shrimp tacos, crab cakes, sandwiches, seafood dinner entrees, burgers and wings. Fresh seafood market with daily shrimp specials. ■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. Locally sourced, freshly prepared. Award-winning brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections. Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Enjoy lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare in the Skye, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Amazing views of Ocean City, the ocean and bay with spectacular sunsets overlooking Sunset Island. Celebrate happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with great food and drink specials Live entertainment Fridays and Saturdays, 4-8 p.m. Open Thursday through Monday. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual Waterfront - The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club in an all new gorgeous bayfront setting, specializing in coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Inside and outside dining areas. Open-air bar and live entertainment. Check Web site for special events. Open everyday. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Huge menu; something for everyone. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. The best happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ TOKYO SEAFOOD BUFFET, 131st Street (formerly JR’S North), Ocean City 410-390-5939 / $$ / V-MCAE/ No reservations required / Full bar/ OC’s largest seafood, all-you-can-eat buffet featuring soups, raw sushi and sashimi, steamed and baked seafood along with classic Chinese entrees and many classic desserts and fruits. Friday through Sunday buffet features hot steamed snow crab legs. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. ■ TONY LUKES, 33rd Street, Ocean City 410-524 0500 / www.tonylukes.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our restaurant offers authentic cheesesteaks, roast pork and chicken cutlet sandwiches, burgers, salads and desserts at family friendly prices. Eat in and carry out. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. An elegant oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily 7:30am to 9:00pm (Fri & Sat to 10pm). Also featuring Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ VINNY’S PIZZA & ITALIAN GRILL, 25th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 410-390-3713 / www.vinnyspizzaanditlaiangrille.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Serving lunch and dinner. Our restaurant offers authentic Italian food featuring subs and fabulous authentic Italian entrees. Hand tossed, made from scratch pizzas. Family friendly, eat in and carry out. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / VMC-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. Call for hours.

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ITALIAN FEAST — Elks Lodge, 138th St., Ocean City, 4-7 p.m. Menu includes Caesar salad, lasagna, meatballs, chicken cacciatore, baked ziti, a pasta with white sauce, pizza, veggies, brownies, pies, cakes and baklava. Silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Benefits Play It Safe. Info: Donna Greenwood, 410-289-7060. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO — Colum-

bus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR — St.

Matthews-By-The-Sea UMC, 1000 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del., 4:30-8 p.m. Featuring crafts, baked goods, silent auction, white elephant, jewelry, used books. Hot dogs and chili. Info: Dee Granger, 410422-9646 or Donna Umbel, 410-250-5778.

BARK FOR LIFE — Berlin Fire House, 214 N.

Main St., Berlin and downtown Berlin, 5-7 p.m. Families and dogs will walk the path to honor Canine Caregivers and to contribute to the American Cancer Society. Info: Cate Nellans, RxCate@gmail.com; Kate Hulme, kate@bergeycpa.com; or Sara Sabia, 443880-8654.

Ocean City Boardwalk, beginning at the Ocean City Life-Saving Museum. Registration begins at 8 a.m., 5K race at 9 a.m. Registered participants receive an event T-shirt. Registration is $25. Water provided during the race and refreshments served after. Proceeds go to enhancing the museum. Register: www.octrirunning.com. Info: www.ocmuseum.org or 443-235-4405.

FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY — Worcester

County Veterans Memorial, Route 589 and Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, 10 a.m. Info: Linda Shanahan, 410-200-0994 or gilihan@mchsi.com. Bishop’s Stock Fine Art & Fine Craft, 202 W. Green St., Snow Hill, 2-4 p.m. Featuring Joy Staniforth and her woven bracelets and necklaces. She will be demonstrating her design techniques. Info: BishopsStock.com.

JEWELRY SHOW AND DEMONSTRATION —

CHILI COOK-OFF — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 5-8 p.m. Sample various chili recipes and vote for your favorite. Cost is $10 which includes appetizers, chili and dessert. Beer, wine and soft drinks also provided. Reservations: Harriet, 302988-1268. Sponsored by the Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County. ‘THE HOMELAND SINGERS PLUS FRIENDSHIP & FRIENDS’ GOSPEL CONCERT — Friendship

ANNUAL FALL YARD SALE — Taylorville United Methodist Church, 11252 Adkins Road, Berlin, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food, bake sale and silent auction. Info: 410-208-1233.

United Methodist Church, 10537 Friendship Road, Berlin, 6 p.m. Featuring lots of good old gospel music. A love offering will be taken. Info: 410-641-2578.

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org.

By-The-Sea United Methodist Church, 1000 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring crafts, baked goods, silent auction, white elephant, attic treasures, jewelry, used books and more. Serving hot dogs and homemade chili. Info: Dee Granger, 410422-9646 or Donna Umbel, 410-250-5778.

STORY TIME ‘STORIES BY MO WILLEMS’ —

CRAB CAKE DINNER — Stevenson United Methodist Curch, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 47 p.m. Cost is $10 and includes a crabcake sandwich, garden salad and baked potato. Carryouts and bake table available. Info: 410-641-1137. BOOBY QUE — 28th St. Pit-n-Pub, 2706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 7 p.m. Pit-nPub will be donating 20 percent of all sales to the American Cancer Society. Music provided by DJ Lutz.

READERS’ THEATRE WORKSHOP — Ocean City

Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., Nov. 13, 79 p.m. and Nov 14 and 15, 1-4 p.m. At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will give a performance open to family and friends. The three-day workshop is designed for children ages 10 through adult. Cost is $125 for Art League members and $156 for non-members. Info: www.artleagueofoceancity.org or 410-524-9433.

OCEAN PINES BOOK OF THE MONTH — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Featuring “We Are Water” by Wally Lamb. Info: 410-208-4014.

SAT. Nov. 14

STORM WARRIORS 5K RUN/WALK — Along

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR — St. Matthews-

ANNUAL FALL YARD SALE — Taylorville

United Methodist Church, 11252 Adkins Road, Berlin, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include food, bake sale and silent auction. Info: 410-208-1233.

BEEF & DUMPLING DINNER — Boggs-Disha-

roon American Legion, 10111 Old Ocean City Boulevard, Berlin, 4 p.m. Cost is $12. Info: 410-641-3760.

LADIES DAY OUT SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA — Willards Volunteer Fire Company, 35356 Regnault St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 20 vendors and door prizes. Breakfast and lunch items sold. Info: Julie, 443-235-4523 or juliewiltbank@gmail.com or www.willardsfire.com.

HOLIDAY SHOPPERS FAIR — Buckingham Ele-

mentary School, 100 Buckingham Road, Berlin, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring artwork, knitting, hair accessories, jewelry, ornaments, quilting, sewing, wreaths, individual consultants from home show companies, door prizes, gift basket raffle, face painting and pictures with Santa (bring your camera). Food and drinks sold. Table space costs $10 for one, $18 for two or $26 for three. Table reservations:

Kelly, windsorchase@aol.com or 410-6412548. Proceeds benefit the school’s PTA.

FALL BAZAAR — Germantown School Community Heritage Center, 10223 Trappe Road, Berlin, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring baked goods, potted plants, homemade relish, afghans and a white elephant table. Info: 410-641-0638. Mar-Va Theater, 103 Market St., Pocomoke City, 7:30 p.m. Featuring five singers to celebrate the life and legacy of Frank Sinatra. Cost is $25 per person or $40 per couple and includes light bar fare. Cash bar available. Info: 410-957-4230.

FRANK SINATRA CENTENNIAL TRIBUTE —

Held between the Ocean City Inlet and 17th Street, 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will walk the streets picking up trash, litter and cigarette butts left over from this summer. Gloves, rakes and trash bag provided. All participants receive a free T-shirt and lunch. Meet at the Ocean City Development Corporation office at 108 Dorchester St. Those interested, call 410-289-7739.

3RD ANNUAL ‘OCEAN CITY CLEAN SWEEP’ —

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m. Bob Cooke, certified Coast Guard Auxiliary instructor and Dept. of Natural Resources Police instructor, will speak on Maintaining and Winterizing — Your Trailer, Boat, Engine — And Yourself. All welcome. Info: Jack Barnes, 410-641-7662.

OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING —

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296,

104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices. Info: 410-524-8196.

FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park, 239

Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. Info: 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006.

37TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR AND LUNCHEON — Atlantic United Methodist Church,

105 Fourth St., in Ocean City, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring a silent auction, Christmas shop, white elephant sale, boutique and baked goods. Lunch will include barbecue pook or chicken salad, chicken corn chowder soup and dessert. Proceeds benefit AUMC missions. Info: 410-289-7430.

SUN. Nov. 15 ‘THE HOMELAND SINGERS PLUS FRIENDSHIP & FRIENDS’ GOSPEL CONCERT — Friendship

United Methodist Church, 10537 Friendship Road, Berlin, 10 a.m. Featuring lots of good old gospel music. A love offering will be taken. Info: 410-641-2578.

Berlin Fire Hall, 214 N. Main Street, 7:3010:30 a.m. (or until sold out). Menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, waffles, biscuits, cereals, coffee, milk and juice. Cost is $9 for adults, $7 for

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET —

carry-outs, $5 for children (5-12), children 4 and younger eat free. Info: 410-641-1977.

SHARING SUNDAY — Ocean Pines South Fire Station, Ocean Parkway, South Gate, 1-3 p.m. The Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County will collect non-perishable food, toiletries and paper products. Also collecting new unwrapped toys for the Santa’s Sack Project and blankets (throw or lap size preferred) for the Blanket Drive. Info: 410-641-8553.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — Atlantic Gen-

eral Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, noon to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Info: Rob, 443-783-3529.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS #169 — Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Group is a 12-step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly. Info: Bett, 410-202-9078. SUNDAY NIGHT SERENITY AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Woodlands in Ocean

Pines, Independent Living Apartment Building, 1135 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 7:30 p.m.

MON. Nov. 16 Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, third Monday of each month. Coffee at 9:30 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m. Seta Martin, a certified Yoga instructor, will speak about the need for fitness at all stages of lie and give a demonstration of chair yoga. All women are welcome. Info: 814-322-2119.

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING —

SWEDISH MASSAGE — Snow Hill library,

307 N. Washington St., 2 p.m. Witness a full-body massage and have your questions answered about draping, oils, strokes, pressures and more. Info: 410-632-3495. Berlin group No. 169, Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING —

GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION — Ocean Pines

library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30-4 p.m. The group meets twice a month to discuss both classic and modern reading selections. Info: Dana Rosenfeld, 410-652-8639.

SDMS STUDENTS’ FUNDRAISER — Chipotle Restaurant, 12909 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 4-8 p.m. Mention the fundraiser when you purchase your dinner and 50 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the students’ Kiwanis Club at Stephen Decatur Middle School for their Relay For Life project. SOCIAL 1 1/2 — Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway,

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CALENDAR Berlin, Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. Christian social club for those 50 and older are welcome to enjoy games, activities, bike rides, prayer and friendship. Info: 410-641-2136 or Bethany21811@gmail.com.

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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: 410-641-6876.

‘PROJECT 22’ VIEWING — Ocean City Center

for the Arts, 502 94th Street. Doors open at 6 p.m., film begins at 6:30 p.m. The documentary film follows two combat-wounded veterans on a mission across America to raise awareness of the high rate of suicide among veterans. Following the screening, Joe Merritt, artist and U.S. Marine, will speak about his artwork and how it has helped him. Info: www.artleagueofoceancity.org or 410-524-9433.

TUES. Nov. 17 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING — Worcester County

Board of Education, 6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, 5-6:30 p.m. Open to the public and women of all ages are invited. Info: L. Eloise Henry-Gordy, 443-235-3124.

ANNUAL LINE DANCE GALORE — Northside

Park Recreational Complex, 200 125th St. in Ocean City, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets cost $6 for Ocean City residents and $7 for nonresidents. Tickets sold in advance only at Northside Park. Pizza, soda, bottled water and ice cream available. Info: Lynda Brittingham, 410-250-0125.

STORY TIME — Berlin library, 220 N. Main

St., 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 years old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org. Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, third Tuesday of each month, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Beginning researchers to experienced genealogists welcome. Info: 410-208-4014.

GENEALOGY GROUP WALK-IN DISCUSSION —

E-READER CLASS — Pocomoke library, 301

Market St., 2 p.m. Learn how to download books from the public libraries to your Ereader. Take e-mail address and password to your device. Info: 410-957-0878.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP — Berlin

Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Berlin, 11 a.m. to noon. Support group for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. It meets the third Tuesday of each month. Open to the community. Info: Heather Cormack, 410641-4400, Ext. 6123 or Kenneth Lewis, 410208-1701 or 410-430-4818.

MARYLAND COASTAL BAYS PROGRAM CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING — Wa-

terman’s Seafood Company, 12505 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Jessie Flores, Faculty Extension Assistant, Agriculture & Natural Resources will speak about recent farming best management practices. Open to the public. RSVP: Jennifer Rafter, jrafter@mdcoastalbays.org or 410-213-2297, Ext. 109.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING - 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.

Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo. Info: 410-250-2645.

ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE - WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 5 p.m. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. Info: dillon128@aol.com.

DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB — Meets every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:30-6:30 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: 302-200-DANCE (3262).

WED. Nov. 18

KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/ OCEAN CITY — Meets every Wednesday at

MARYLAND VA REPRESENTATIVE — Ocean

Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs representative available to offer assistance to veterans and their families on the third Wednesday of each month. No appointment necessary. Info: 410-208-4014.

PLAY TIME — Ocean City library, 10003

Coastal Highway, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Parents and children explore educational toys together. For infant to 5 year old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org. Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 2 p.m. Body/Speak: Your body will give you many clues on your mental/emotional state by the locations of pain, discolorations and conditions. Info: 410-641-0650.

‘LOUISE HAY, TEACHER EXTRAORDINAIRE’ —

BAYSIDE BEGINNINGS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Ocean Pines Commu-

nity Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:30 p.m.

HEALTHY LIVING WITH DIABETES WORKSHOP — Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st Street, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Free, six-week workshop that teaches self-management skills for those with Diabetes (or caring for someone with Diabetes). Pre-registration required: Dawn, 410-641-9268.

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

RETIRED NURSES ANNUAL TEA — The Parke

Clubhouse, 2 Arcadia Court, Ocean Pines, 2:30 p.m. Take a bag of nonperishable food to be donated to an area food pantry and an appropriate “tea food” to share. A 50/50 held for the scholarship fund. Guests welcome. Sister’s, 113 N. Main St., Berlin, 5:30 p.m. How to use content on social media to engage your customers. Reservations: chamberinfo@berlinchamber.org.

SMALL BUSINESS DIGITAL MARKETING —

MODEL TRAIN DISPLAYS — Delaware Seaside

Railroad Club, Clayton Crossing, 32422 Royal Blvd., Dagsboro, Del., Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m., year round. See five layouts. Info: Bill Ziegler, wjziegler1@verizon.net or 302-537-0964.

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.

the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. Info: 410-641-7330. 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.

OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING —

ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE - WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, noon. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. Info: dillon128@aol.com.

THURS. Nov. 19

FALL BUS TRIPS — Tours of NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility take place on Nov. 19 and Dec. 8. Cost is $35. All trips are open to the public. Buses depart from the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Reservations required: 410-641-7052. Info: www.OceanPines.org. STORY TIME ‘THE MOON AND STARS’ — Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org.

2ND ANNUAL BINGO — Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 9715 Healthway Drive, Berlin. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., bingo starts at 7 p.m. Prizes include cash, Thirty One gifts, Vera Bradley handbags and Longaberger baskets. Refreshments and food will be sold. Cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets: Heather, 410-629-6123 or Debbie, 410-632-2074. Must be 16 or older to play. FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS — Richard

A. Henson Cancer Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, 100 East Carroll St., Salisbury, 3-6:30 p.m. Appointments are required: 410-543-7006.

REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WORCESTER COUNTY NOVEMBER DINNER MEETING — The

Golden Sands Condominium, 22nd floor, 109th Street, Ocean City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Ambassador Ellen Sauerbrey. Dinner cost is $38. Reservations: Ann Lutz, 410-208-9767 or annlutz@verizon.net.

PINE’EER CRAFT CLUB MEETING — South

Side Fire Hall, Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines South Gate. Refreshments at 9:45 a.m., business meeting at 10 a.m. Info: Sharon, 410-208-3032. Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. For 3 to 7 year old children. Build them, learn how they are used and help create a new ending to an old story. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org.

YOUNG & RESTLESS ‘SIMPLE MACHINES’ —

FIRESIDE CHAT — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 3 p.m. Join the group for a lively chat about favorite reads and get some great ideas for new authors and genres to explore. Info: 410-641-0650. STROKE SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 2-3 p.m. Providing physical and emotional support for survivors and caregivers to share personal experiences and challenges. Coping strategies also discussed. Info: Dawn Denton, 410641-9268 or ddenton@atlanticgeneral.org. BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach

Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, Del., 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410-524-0649; or Dianne, 302-541-4642.

BINGO — American Legion Post 166, 2308

Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City, every Thursday, year round. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Food available. Open to the public. Info: 410-289-3166.

CHAIR AEROBICS — St. Peter’s Lutheran

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

COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. Info: 410-251-8163.

THE BRAIN BUCKET BIRTHDAY BASH — The

Globe Restaurant, 12 Broad St., Berlin, 5-8 p.m. The Eastern Shore Mountain Biking Association is celebrating its 4th birthday. Featuring cake, ice cream, live music and helmet decorating. Take your own or purchase one at the event. Contact Tres at 410430-4992 in advance for size. Decorations supplied. Free event. Info: info@esimba.org or www.esimba.org.

MONTHLY PHOTOGRAPHY DISCUSSION GROUP — Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th

St., 6-8 p.m. The focus will be on the work of Sally Mann. This is a drop-in group for ages teen to adult. Cost is $5. Info: www.artleagueofoceancity.org or 410-524-9433.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

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

HELP WANTED MODEL CASTING

for South Moon Under

Female applicants must be 5'8" or taller and fit a size 2 dress and size 25 jean. Male applicants must be 6' or taller and fit a size 32"-34" pant. All applicants must be of legal working age. Work permits required for anyone under the age of 18. Email your name, contact info, age, height and sizes with a head shot and full length shot to: models@southmoonunder.com. We will contact you if you fit the criteria.

Thank you for your interest.

HELP WANTED

FLOOR COVERING ACCOUNT MANAGER

Busy floor covering store seeks self-motivated, reliable, professional individual to manage new customer accounts & perform outside marketing/networking in order to establish additional accounts. Complete knowledge & experience with accurate measuring, estimating, & contracting of all aspects of floor coverings is required. For more information contact Mike at Mike’s Carpet Connection 302-537-1899 or email your resume to mike@mikescarpetconnection.com

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Experienced Advertising Sales Rep An experienced advertising sales representative position is available at local weekly newspaper. Looking for an enthusiastic person to develop new business, provide excellent customer service and sell multiple print and digital publications. Must be a team player and able to meet deadlines. Strong communication and presentation skills required. Send resume to weekly.newspaper.job@gmail.com

---Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!

Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.

Employment Opportunities:

Year Round, Full/Part Time: Housekeeping House Staff, Bartender, Room Attendants (van will pick up in Salisbury)

Free Employee Meals and Great Benefits. Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109

HELP WANTED

Customer Service Position Must have experience in customer service, punch out and trim. Valid driver’s license and transportation are required. Apply in person Beachwood Inc., 11632 Worcester Hwy., Showell, MD 21862

HELP WANTED

Clerical FT/PT YR Good pay. Small firm looking for right person. Rental/Bookkeeping. Experience a plus. Excel/ Word/QBooks. Resume to: Fred@ParadiseOC.com. Now Hiring Amusement Rides Mechanic Full-time, year-round. Call 410-289-8051 or email joboffer2013@yahoo.com.

We are seeking a bright, energetic individual with experience in window treatment sales to join our sales team. This is a year around position for a person looking to establish a career. You will work in a beautiful showroom environment with a large product selection alongside other sales professionals. You must be a good communicator, well organized and excited about the opportunity for significant income. The position also includes sales of floor covering, utilizing a superior consumer-friendly selection system which we will train you in. The work week is 5 days and includes weekends. We will pay a salary during the learning period which will convert to salary plus commission and benefits afterward. Fax your resume to Buddy at 410-524-3100 or call 401-524-1800 to schedule an interview.

Homeworks Carpet One 85th & Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, MD 410-524-1800

***PLUMBER WANTED*** *******TOP PAY******* *FOR THE RIGHT PERSON* Reputable HVAC company is looking for a Professional Plumber to serve the Delmarva area. 401K, Health Benefits, Bonuses and Plenty of Overtime if you want it. Clean Criminal Record & Drivers License are required. Drug Free Environment. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY Call 443-497-1953 Century Taxi - Now hiring day & night Taxi & Shuttle Van Drivers. Call 302-569-4959.

Palmer Gosnell Hospitality LLC, is currently accepting resumes for the position of

Sales Manager

Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City, MD Opening spring 2016. We are looking for a person that has previous hotel sales experience and looking to join an exciting new hotel and management team! Please send all inquiries and resumes to smcmahon@ palmergosnell.com EOE M/F/D/V

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

Year Round • Housekeepers • Hskp. Floor Supervisor • General Maintenance • Line Cook • Servers • Banquet Servers • YR Bellman

Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com

Multi-talented Newspaper Reporter Ever-growing weekly newspaper with strong ties to the community is looking for a versatile reporter with writing and reporting skills, and a passion for sports. Duties include news, sports, business and feature writing, along with photography. Quark® experience is a plus. Full-time position with some nights and weekends. Send resume and writing samples to weekly.newspaper.job@gmail.com

General Manager in Ocean City, MD Full Time Salary + benefits Prefer supervision, sales & customer service experience. E-mail resume to: Attn: Fred Davis dinosaurcanyon@gmail.com or fax resume to: 417-332-0883

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HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING FT/year-round positions with benefits. *COOKS *CASHIERS/BANKERS *SECURITY OFFICERS *SLOT ATTENDANTS Apply online at www.oceandowns.com or apply in person at the Casino on Rt. 589 in Berlin. Must be at least 18 years of age.

STILL MEADOWS WILLARDS, MD 2BR TOWNHOUSE

Light & Airy Available Immediately Quiet, Friendly Community CAC/Heat * W/W Ample Storage All Appliances Please Call 410-835-2951 MON., WED. & THURS. Equal Housing Opportunity

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Winter Rental - OC Maryland. 2BR/2BA Bayfront 39th St. $650/mo. + util. & sec. dep. Top floor available now. No smoking/pets. 703-9698485 WR - 2BR/2BA - Fully furn. $925/mo. Utils. & cable included. W/D, DW. No smoking/pets. Dec 1st-May 1st. Call 717-816-1790. Selbyville Keenwick Sound 3BR/1.5BA All appliances. Separate dining room. All hardwood. Large deck, community pool and boat ramp. $1,095/mo. ikevigg@gmail.com

YR Efficiency - 32nd St. Includes W/D, cable, HBO and electric. No pets, no smoking. $875/mo. 443-504-4460 WINTER WEEKLY RENTALS Pool Front Rooms $170. Efficiencies $190. 2BR Apartments $275. Burgundy Inn 1210 Philadelphia Ave. 410-289-8581

APARTMENTS FOR RENT *2BR, WOC, YR $1000/mo. *1BR, YR, Berlin $1000/mo. *1BR YR, Berlin $800/mo. *3BR House, YR, Bay Street $800/mo. *2BR, WR, Downtown OC $600-800/mo. For more information 443-614-4007

WEEK-TO-WEEK WINTER RENTAL

$175 for whole apartment or rent 1/2 of it for 90 a week and share. All Util included. Blue Turtle Apts 57th St. 2BR/1BA, fully furn, kitch, lvg rm, $175 sec dep. Quiet required 24/7. No smoking inside. No pets. Juneweek.com

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2BR/2BA Fully Remodeled, Bright Furnished House in WOC. Near Harbor. Potential studio in loft. Vaulted ceilings, fireplace & deck. Optional Y/R $1230/month includes water. 240-620-3040

Year Round West OC Townhouse rental available starting anytime in November. South Point Village Townhouse located at intersection of Rt. 611 & 707. 2 bedroom/2.5 bath. Washer/dryer. Newly painted/renovated. $1100/ month + utilities. Small pets considered for slightly higher rent. Call Terry, 410-2514327. Rental Y/R 2BR/1-1/2BA Townhouse NOC. Fully furnished. $1,200/mo. + sec. dep. No pets. 443-996-4466

For Rent. Three rooms and kitchen. Utilities not included. West Ocean City. $900. Small pet ok. Nice and clean environment. Call 631-9493342. Winter, Weekly Rental 1BR/1BA, mid-town, OC Condo. Nice, great location with ocean/bay view. W/D, DW. $200/wk. + sec. dep. Call 267-254-0111. YR, Ocean Pines, 3BR/2BA Home - Clean, like new, 1400 sq. ft., 2-car garage, deck. $1450/mo. + utils. No smoking/pets. 410-236-1231

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YR, Oceanside, Mid-Town, 4BR/1BA Apt. - Ocean view, plenty of parking. Great location! $1250/mo. + utils. 1 mo. sec. deposit req’d. 443-8802486 YR, NOC, 145th St., Bayside. 4BR/1BA - Ground level, plenty of parking. $1250/mo. + utils. 1 mo sec. deposit req’d. 443-8802486

YR, Large 5BR/4BA Apt. Off 104th St., $1600/mo. + utils. 1 mo. sec. deposit req’d. Sleeps 12. Walking distance to stores and mall. 443-8802486

YR, 2BR Condo, 142nd St. Available now! $995/mo. + utils. Winter Rental - 3BR Townhouse on 28th Street. Available Nov. 1st. $700/mo. + utils. Call John 410-7268948.

3BR/2BA Remodeled Mobile. Waterfront. $1,000/mo. Not including utilities. Call Howard Martin Realty, 410352-5555. OC Winter Rental - 1 Bedroom Efficiency Apt., 47th St., fully furnished. $750/mo. Utilities and cable included. 443506-2738

2BR/1BA on Bayshore Drive, sleeps 6. $500/mo. + utils. Available 10/1. Call Holtz Property Management 410208-4800.

RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $200 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764

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Winter Rental - 2BR Apt. $215/wk. Sec. deposit req’d. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED. No pets. 410-289-5831

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YR/Seasonal OP House. 2 rooms available. Shared bath. $575/mo. Includes utilities, WiFi. Just move in. Pets ok. No smoking. Professional females. 410-208-3570 WOC, Furnished Room. $600/mo. 410-628-4144

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OFFICE SPACE / ARTIST STUDIO FOR LEASE Historic Berlin, Md. Two adjoining rooms 700 total square feet $425/month Available immediately

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Berlin, 225 sq. ft. Office Space, $275/mo. includes utils. Warehouse Space For Rent. Approx. 600 sq. ft., $500/month, utils included. Call 410-726-5471 or 410641-4300.

Owner Financing - Downtown, 2BR/1.5BA Condo. Storage, furnished. $125,000. 20% DN. Call for details, 410352-3131.

Bishopville Waterfront Lot Bulkheaded, Ready to Build, Navigable Water. $220,000. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service. 410-352-5555

FOR SALE FOR SALE

3 PC. RATTAN Furniture Set. Queen Size Sofa Bed, Loveseat Sofa and Chair. $250. Pick up. Fenwick Island, Rt. 54. 240-529-5910

Self-Storage Units on Route 50. Small unit $80/mo., 150 sq. ft. $125/mo., 300 sq. ft. $200/mo. Call Bill 301-5375391.

FOR SALE FOR SALE BY BYOWNER OWNER

2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200.

Ocean City Condo for Sale by Owner Top floor/end unit, 1BR/1BA - Great canal view on 28th Street, furn., W/D. $119,000. Call 724-2904528.

AUCTIONS

The contents of mini storage units will be sold at public auction. Units to be auctioned: B4/B11/B31/ B39/B44/B64/B84/S72/ S 3 0 / S 11 5 / S 1 2 9 / S 1 8 1 / S207/S213/S214/S222/ S415/S502/S505/L15/O15/ O43/O97/O106/O107/ O154/O168/O170. Units are being sold due to non-payment of rent. Common items in units are, household items, furniture, tools, fishing equipment, antique and vintage items. Date: SATURDAY, November 21, 2015 Time: 9AM #1 Starting @ Berlin Mini Storage (Rt. 346) #2 Continues at OC Mini Storage (Rt. 50) #3 Finishes at OC Mini Storage (Rt. 611) Terms: CASH ONLY! Auctioneer: Tom Janasek

1196 & 1743 sq. ft. Commercial Spaces For Rent Starting Immediately! @ Trader Lee’s Village, WOC. Corner of Rt. 50 and 611. Call Bob Jester 410-430-4480.

COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL

Office Spaces For Rent in Prime West Ocean City Location, Units 7 & 8 in Herring Creek Professional Center. Call 410-213-1200.

Upscale Mid-town Office Space in O.C. for Lease.

Last Suite available. 1100 sq. ft. Call Brian 443-880-2225

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Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 410-726-1051.

THIS 730 SF, 2-STORY WATERFRONT TOWNHOUSE HAS 1/2 BR, 1 BATH, POWDER ROOM, FIREPLACE, BOAT DOCK ON WIDE CANAL WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO BAY!!! ADD APPLIANCES, PAINT AND EARN INSTANT EQUITY!!! THIS IS THE BEST WATERFRONT DEAL IN TOWN SHORT TERM INVESTOR FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH 20% DP. VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR OTHER FORECLOSURE OPPORTUNITIES AT MDHOMESELLERS.COM CALL OR EMAIL JIM SAPIA LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT AT 443-745-6905 OR JAMESSAPIA1@GMAIL.COM

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PUBLIC NOTICES Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 5001 Atlantic Avenue, Unit 202 Ocean City, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Derrick S. Sieber, dated February 6, 2007, and recorded in Liber 4956, Folio 89, and re-recorded in Liber 5131, Folio 747 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction at Circuit Court for Worcester County, Courthouse Door for Worcester County, Snow Hill, MD on’ November 24, 2015 at 11:00 AM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND KNOWN AS Unit 202, Mooring Condominium, Town of Ocean City, situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust, carrying Tax ID No. 10071208. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, agreements, easements, covenants and rights of way of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $76,500.00 will be required at the time of sale in the form of cash, certified check, or other form as the Substitute Trustees determine acceptable. No deposit shall be required of the noteholder where the noteholder bids in the property at auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, time being of the essence for purchaser. In the event that settlement does not occur within the said ten days, the purchaser shall be in default. Upon such default the Trustees may file a Motion and Order to Resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, and purchaser(s) hereby consent to entry of such resale order without further notice, in which case the deposit shall be forfeited and 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 readvertise and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser; or, without reselling the property, the Trustees may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser. 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. Interest to be paid on the purchase money less the stated de-

posit called for herein, at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustee. There shall be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason, including but not limited to exceptions to sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, Court administration of the foreclosure or unknown title defects. All 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, are to be adjusted to the date of auction and thereafter are to be assumed by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, agricultural transfer tax, if any 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 damage to the property from the date of auction forward. If the Substitute Trustee does not convey title for any reason, including but not limited to the Secured Party executing a forbearance agreement with the borrower(s) described in the above-mentioned Deed of Trust, or allowing the borrower(s) to execute their right to reinstate or payoff the subject loan, prior to the sale, with or without the Substitute Trustee’s prior knowledge, or if the sale is not ratified for any reason including errors made by the Substitute Trustees, the foreclosure sale shall be null and void and of no effect, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit without interest. Further terms and particulars may be announced at time of sale, and purchaser may be required to execute a Memorandum of Sale at the time of auction. (Matter #18928) Jeffrey Nadel, Scott Nadel, Daniel Menchel and John-Paul Douglas, Substitute Trustees MDC Auctioneers 606 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 206, Towson, Maryland 21204 410-825-2900 OCD-11/5/3t _________________________________ 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 103 BUCKINGHAM RD. A/R/T/A 103 W. BUCKINGHAM RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 17, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5040, Folio 246 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of

$360,000.00 and an original interest rate of 1.24% 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 DECEMBER 1, 2015 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 $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 ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall

have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. 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-11/12/3t _________________________________ Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 103 Channel Buoy Road Ocean City, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Matthew M. Taylor and Allan Anthony Taylor, dated March 31, 2009, and recorded in Liber 5325, Folio 5 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction at Circuit Court for Worcester County, Courthouse Door for Worcester County, Snow Hill, MD on November 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND KNOWN AS Lot No. 2, Section K-K, Caine Keys II, situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust, carrying Tax ID No. 10107555. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, agreements, easements, covenants and rights of way of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $37,000.00 will be required at the time of sale in the form of cash, certified check, or other form as the Substitute Trustees determine acceptable. No deposit shall be required of the noteholder where the noteholder bids in the property at auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, time being of the essence for purchaser. In the event that settlement does not occur within the said ten days, the purchaser shall be in default. Upon such default the Trustees may file a Motion and Order to Resell the property at the

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PUBLIC NOTICES risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, and purchaser(s) hereby consent to entry of such resale order without further notice, in which case the deposit shall be forfeited and 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 readvertise and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser; or, without reselling the property, the Trustees may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser. 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. Interest to be paid on the purchase money less the stated deposit called for herein, at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustee. There shall be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason, including but not limited to exceptions to sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, Court administration of the foreclosure or unknown title defects. All 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, are to be adjusted to the date of auction and thereafter are to be assumed by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, agricultural transfer tax, if any 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 damage to the property from the date of auction forward. If the Substitute Trustee does not convey title for any reason, including but not limited to the Secured Party executing a forbearance agreement with the borrower(s) described in the above-mentioned Deed of Trust, or allowing the borrower(s) to execute their right to reinstate or payoff the subject loan, prior to the sale, with or without the Substitute Trustee’s prior knowledge, or if the sale is not ratified for any reason including errors made by the Substitute Trustees, the foreclosure sale shall be null and void and of no effect, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit without interest. Further terms and particulars may be announced at time of sale, and purchaser may be required to execute a Memorandum of Sale at the time of auction. (Matter #19855) Jeffrey Nadel, Scott Nadel, Daniel Menchel and John-Paul Douglas, Substitute Trustees MDC Auctioneers 606 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 206, Towson, Maryland 21204 410-825-2900 OCD-10/29/3t _________________________________

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 108 120TH ST., UNIT #8 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 20, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5041, Folio 656 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $175,500.00 and an original interest rate of 7.00000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 1, 2015 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit Number 8, Phase VI, Building I of the “Club Ocean Villas Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $21,000 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 pur-

chaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. 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-11/12/3t _________________________________ 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 8 SHORE POINT DR. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated July 21, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4755, Folio 305 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $960,000.00 and an original interest rate of 4.25000% 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 DECEMBER 1, 2015 AT 3:36 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and

described as Unit LUS-BAS as shown on plats entitled “Sunset Island Land Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $127,000 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 ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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-11/12/3t _________________________________ 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 16 WATERTOWN RD. OCEAN PINES, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated April 29, 2011 and recorded in Liber 5676, Folio 363 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $209,549.00 and an original interest rate of 4.875% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 24, 2015 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 $24,000 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 assess-

ments, 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 ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. 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-11/5/3t _________________________________ 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 909 CLARKE AVE. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated August 18, 2010 and recorded in Liber 5525, Folio 78 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $84,766.00 and an original interest rate of 5.00000% 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 24, 2015 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 $9,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be enti-

tled 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-11/5/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 20 FAIRHAVEN COURT OCEAN PINES, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Karl F. Baumann and Cheryl L. Baumann, dated September 29, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4565, Folio 456 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $227,500.00, and an original interest rate of 4.750%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on November 17, 2015 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property 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 same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $28,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. At the Substitute Trustees’ discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, if a corporation or LLC, must produce evidence, prior to bidding, of the legal formation of such entity. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in

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PUBLIC NOTICES the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees for the Substitute Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Randall J. Rolls, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com

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McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361

Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000

Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Phyllis Bennett Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15000986

Jeffrey Nadel Scott Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, MD 20705 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff v. Renee Lorraine Chase 417 Nautical Lane Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15000662

NOTICE ORDERED, this 30th day of October, 2015 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 300 Robin Drive, Unit 305, 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 30th day of November, 2015 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 23rd day of November, 2015, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $89,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-11/5/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 15-12 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 15-12 (Public Safety - Outdoor Meetings) was passed by the County Commissioners on October 20, 2015. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § PS 4-101(e). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection regarding organizations exempted from the outdoor meeting regulations to clarify that regardless of other possible exemptions, these regulations shall apply for activities to be conducted on waters owned or managed by a public entity.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.asp x. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 30th day of October, 2015, 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 30th day of November, 2015, 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 23rd day of November, 2015. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $195,000.00. The property sold herein is known as 417 Nautical Lane, Ocean City, MD 21842. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/5/3t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: FANNIE MAE DENNIS ESTATE NO. 16286

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Francis X. Borgerding, Jr., Esq., 409 Washington Avenue, Suite 600, Towson, Maryland 21204 for judicial probate for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at Worcester County Court House, Court Room 4, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 12/08/2015 at 10:00 a.m. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529

Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 11/05/2015 OCD-11/5/2t _________________________________

Town of Ocean City, Maryland

BID SOLICITATION FIRE HYDRANT PAINTING The Town of Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide Painting for Fire Hydrants that is in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the Fire Hydrant Painting may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at cparsons@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. Sealed Bid Documents are due and will be opened Wednesday, December 03, 2015 by 1:30 p.m. Bids are to be submitted to the Town of Ocean City, Attn: Procurement Department, 204 65th Street, Bldg. A, Ocean City, MD 21842. Late Bid Document will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-11/12/1t _________________________________ 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. James W. Beauchamp Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15001022

NOTICE ORDERED, this 3rd day of November, 2015 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 204 Payne Avenue, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 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 7th day of December, 2015 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three

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PUBLIC NOTICES successive weeks before the 30th day of November, 2015, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $58,482.53. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-11/12/3t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: PETER YURCISIN ESTATE NO. 16294

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Nona M. Clubb, 108 8th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842 for judicial probate for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at Worcester County Court House, Court Room 4, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 12/08/2015 at 10:15 a.m. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 11/12/2015 OCD-11/12/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 15-11 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 15-11 (Zoning - Building Sign Regulations) was passed by the County Commissioners on October 20, 2015. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds a definition of the term “Primary Customer Entrance” to the Definitions section of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance to refer to the side of the building located on a public street, public or private parking lot, or pedestrian walk where the principal customer access to a structure is available; and provides that each establishment in a building shall have only one primary customer entrance.) § ZS 1-324(c)(4)(A). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection regarding the regulation of “on-premises signs” to provide that signs mounted against a building wall or roof may contain no more than two square feet of area for each linear foot of

width as measured on the side of the building which provides the primary customer entrance; provides that the total permitted building sign area may be transferred to any side of the building provided it does not exceed the lesser of 20 square feet or 50% of the total permitted copy area; provides that no individual building sign shall exceed 200 square feet in area; establishes restrictions on the height of building signs and projection of building signs into any required yard setback; and permits developments with multiple establishments to allocate the total allowable building sign area between tenants as determined and enforced by the property owner or agent.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.asp x. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/29/3t _________________________________ Stern & Eisenberg Mid-Atlantic, PC 9409 Philadelphia Road Baltimore, Maryland 21237 MARK H. WITTSTADT GERARD WM. WITTSTADT, JR. Substitute Trustees 1122 Kenilworth Drive, Ste. 501 Towson, Maryland 21204 V Soraida Bahamonde 10 Sixth Street Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY CASE # 23C14001026

NOTICE OF LIVE AUCTION Beach Equipment Parcel Franchises $500 Minimum Bid Requirement for each Parcel A public auction will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on 301 Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City, Maryland for the following north end beach parcel franchises: Flying Cloud, Pyramid and Plaza Condos Atlantis, Quay and Golden Sands Condos Capri, Irene and Rainbow Condos High Point South, High Point North and Seawatch Condos Fountainhead, Carousel and 118th Street 122nd, 123rd and 124th Streets 125th,126th and 127th Streets 128th,129th and 130th Streets 131st, 132nd and 133rd Streets 140th,141st,142nd Streets 143rd,144th,145th and 146th Streets to MD/DE Line ON AUCTION DAY, the successful bidder shall: (1) Provide satisfactory proof of identity and legal age (i.e. Driver’s License or Government-issued Photo ID) (2) Pay a Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) deposit for each successful bid. Please bring cash, cashier’s checks or certified checks payable to the Mayor and City Council. PERSONAL CHECKS NOT ACCEPTED. (3) Sign a statement authorizing the Mayor and Council to make inquiry of personal background, financial and credit worthiness. On the dates specified below, the successful bidder shall: (1) Submit a personal Credit Report on or before Monday, December 7, 2015 (2) Pay 20% of the annual fee for each parcel less the $500.00 deposit to the Billing Office in City Hall on Monday, December 7, 2015 (3) Obtain, at the operator's own expense, comprehensive general liability insurance coverage and products liability insurance coverage in at least the amount of $1,000,000.00 combined single limit, which insurance coverage shall name the Mayor and City Council as an additional insured, and a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage shall be furnished to the Mayor and City Council by the operator and be approved by Ocean City's City Clerk before contract endorsement. (4) Sign a three year contract (2016- 2018) for each parcel. An auction bid packet can be found at http://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/city-clerk/ or email dchavis@oceancitymd.gov to request the information. Please direct questions to 410-289-8842. OCD-11/12/2t ____________________________________________________________________

NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County this 22nd day of October, 2015, that the foreclosure sale of the real property known as 10 Sixth Street, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851, being the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Mark H. Wittstadt and Gerard Wm. Wittstadt, Jr., either of whom may act alone with full authority to convey and without need to join the other in execution of said conveyance, Substitute Trustees, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 23rd day of November, 2015. Provided a copy of this Order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 16th day of November, 2015. The Report states the amount of the Foreclosure Sale to be $35,380.43. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court of Worcester County, Maryland True Copy

Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-10/29/3t _________________________________ HAROLD B. GORDY JR., ESQ. AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 11047 RACETRACK ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16297 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CHARLES R. HOWES Notice is given that Charles R. Howes Jr., 10093 Maplewood Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042, was on November 05, 2015 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Charles R. Howes who died on May 18, 2015, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or

by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 5th day of May, 2016. 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 pre-

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PUBLIC NOTICES sented 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. Charles R. Howes 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: November 12, 2015 OCD-11/12/3t _________________________________

land 21842. Late Bid Documents will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-11/12/1t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 COUNCIL OF UNIT OWNERS OF OCEAN HIGH CONDOMINIUM, INC. Plaintiff v. CALKINS FAMILY TRUST, LLC et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-15-1206

NOTICE Town of Ocean City

BID SOLICITATION OC Convention Center Ballroom Window Curtains The Town of Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to measure, supply all material, fabricate and install curtains for the Ocean City Convention Center Ballroom Windows in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either emailing the Purchasing Associate, Nicholas Rice, at nrice@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6643 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. A pre-bid conference will be held in the Ocean City Convention Center’s Ballroom, located at 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 on Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. The last day for questions will be noon on Thursday, November 19th, 2015. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Tuesday, December 1st, 2015 by 1:00 p.m. and will be opened and read aloud at the Procurement Department located at 204 65th Street, Bldg. A, Ocean City, Mary-

ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 5th day of November, 2015, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr. , Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 7th day of December, 2015, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before thd 30th day of November, 2015. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Timeshare Wk 46, #F-9 Wk 21, #C-16 Wk 46, #G-28 Wk 16, #C-13 Wk 47, #D-5 Wk 17, #F-9 Wk 41, #D-5 Wk 18, #E-8 Wk 17, #G-24 Wk 42, #G-28 Wk 50, #C-14 Wk 52, #C-19 Wk 17, #G-26 Wk 17, #C-13 Wk17, #C-11 Wk43, #G-31 Wk40,#C-18 Wk46, #C-22

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Not mentioned in this week’s story on Ocean City’s summer marketing program was a question from an audience member who asked why so much of the campaign takes place in the summer when people are already here. That’s would seem to be an interesting line of inquiry, considering, as she pointed out, that there isn’t much room at the resort’s inns during these peak periods and so some of that marketing must be pointless. Might not Ocean City be better served, she asked, by reducing resort advertising in the summer and increasing it in the fall and winter to strengthen those times of year? From our perspective at least, the answer would be yes and no. Yes, if there were a sufficient number of attractions to draw people to the beach during the winter, but no, because outside of Winterfest, there really isn’t much going on that would generate a steady flow of visitors from a minimum of three hours away. Add to that the increasing number of businesses, both large and small, that close or adopt abbreviated schedules in the offseason rather than risk losing money in the dead of winter, and there isn’t quite as much to do here after the first or second frost hits the ground. Some businesses do remain open year ‘round as part of their own marketing plans, of course, benefitting as they do from reduced competition, and capitalizing on the opportunity to further their brands in the minds of residents and second-home owners from out of town. The fact is, though, advertising is only a part of the successful promotions equation. The most important factor, after all, is the product being advertised. To put it another way, creative packaging goes only so far. If the idea is to shift marketing dollars to draw more offseason visitors, it will only make sense to do so when there is something compelling and central to all of Ocean City to sell. Until that time – or that product – comes along, beach businesses and the resort’s ad campaign have little choice but to make hay while the sun shines. Thankfully, the sun does shine on the businesses that remain open, but it’s not enough to warrant a massive campaign that reaches out to all the resort’s marketing targets.

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Popeye fails drug test

This just in: Popeye has been stripped of all his victories in professional brawling after an inBy dependent Stewart lab reported Dobson this week that he tested positive for spinach. A tearful Bluto, who repeatedly finished second to Popeye in every contest, told reporters that many wrongs had been righted, but that he wishes the sanctioning body that oversees cartoon mayhem had taken action before he had the crap beat out of him 477 times. Meanwhile, the illustrious one-eyed sailor man and his long-time companion, Olive Oyl, have split following the revelation that his multiple rescues of her from oncoming trains, runaway roller coasters, falling anvils, whirling cement mixers, errant steamrollers, sinking ships and sputtering aircraft likely involved his use of performance enhancing vegetables and was part of an elaborate scheme to win her affection by presenting himself as something he was not. Ms. Oyl also said she is

now pursuing a solo career and will be a judge on next season’s The Voice. Popeye was unavailable for comment, but a spokesman for Popeye Enterprises said, “Mr. Eye denies that he did anything wrong and that he is confident the truth will come out.” The fallout over the announcement, however, seems to be gaining strength among parent groups, who contend that Popeye has failed in his obligation to serve as a proper role model for children. Said one alarmed mother, “My child has been working toward being able to knock out the neighbor’s kids the right way, and now he discovers that another of his idols has been cheating. “First, it was Mark McGwire and Barry Bonds, so he quit baseball. Then it was Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, so he gave away his bicycle. Then it was Olympic Gold Medal track star Marian Jones, so he stopped running. And then he hears that the entire Russian Olympic team has been doping for years, so that means no skiing, no skating, no gymnastics, no jumping, no hoops, no hockey, no volleyball, no weightlifting, no wrestling, no nothing. He can’t even

play golf because his forearms are too big. “I’ve tried to keep him from spending too much time playing video games, telling him, ‘Now you just get off your behind, little mister, and go outside and beat up someone. “Now, he won’t even do that and has resigned himself to accepting trophies that everyone gets for participating. He’s going to need counseling. “Personally, I think they should make performance enhancing substances legal in all sports. That way, everyone would be competing on a level playing field. “So what if the women discover over time that they have grown, well, you know, some things that weren’t there before, or that the guys who did have, you know, will end up with ... can I say Raisinettes? “The next thing you know, someone will take a pill to make himself smarter than anyone. And my boy will see it and give up trying to think. “I’ll end up having an amorphous lump on my hands and having to pop Adderall like the Orioles’ Chris Davis to improve my concentration. “It’s a shame. Popeye was someone we all looked up to.”

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Letters to the editor Pilots’ budgets tight at airport, too

Editor, To the new members of the Ocean City Council, it’s important that you understand the financial realities of small general aviation airports. These small airports are almost never “revenue neutral.” It’s just a reality. They’re a piece of transportation infrastructure, which like highways and bridges, often requires more money to run and maintain than the individual local users could ever afford to support. One of the largest fallacies that the general aviation community has to fight on a regular basis is that we’re all a bunch of rich guys with lots of disposable income. Most small general aviation users are “regular guys” with “regular jobs,” and are typically not millionaires. They’re often carpenters, electricians, plumbers, engineers, programmers and even retired people. The real difference between aviation enthusiasts and other hobbyists, is the degree pilots are willing to suffer economically to fund their passion. It’s not uncommon to see a pilot driving the same old clunker for 15 years, or going without vacations for pretty much every year.

While cars are enjoying close to $2 gas, aviation is still paying close to $5. A large chunk of that is taxes (funding the Aviation Trust Fund). In addition, a typical gas station marks up fuel 34 cents per gallon, where it’s typical for aviation fuel to be marked up 75 cents to one dollar per gallon by airports. Something that most people may not realize, but runway, taxiway, and other airport upgrades, which are funded by 95 percent federal funds, 2.5 percent state funds and 2.5 percent local funds is paid for by the above mentioned Aviation Trust Fund, not the Federal budget. In other words, the hefty tax on aviation fuel, that each aviation enthusiast pays, is actually paying for the airport upgrades. One interesting comparison that can be made would be to a typical, small marina. Some guys own fancy yachts, some have expensive fishing boats, and there’s a huge population of guys who show up to the ramp with their small boat on a trailer. General aviation has basically a similar split between fancy planes and run-of-themill two and four seaters, mostly made in the 1960s and 70s. These are the aviation equivalent of trailer boats, but we don’t have the option of showing up at the airport

with our planes on a trailer. Most successful city and county councils, charged with running a small general aviation airport, find that benefits come in indirect ways. They also find that the most success comes from finding ways to attract more fly-in customers. Ocean City tends to believe that the very fact that the city is a resort provides all that’s necessary to attract flyers, but nothing is farther from the truth. For example, there are several websites that focus on fly-in golf destinations, but Ocean City is rarely, if ever mentioned. Also, every weekend, hundreds of flyers are looking for a place to land and have lunch. Only a small percentage of them want to take a cab into town. Yet the council continues to resist the concept of an airport diner. The argument against an airport diner may be valid in June through September, but what about the other eight months? Every weekend, in the winter, the airport ramps at Georgetown, Cambridge, Easton and countless other restaurant equipped airports are full of planes. At Ocean City airport, our ramp often looks like a ghost town. That’s the difference. Jay Masino Berlin

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

OC Christmas parade entries accepted now

(Nov. 13, 2015) Entries are now being accepted for the 33rd annual Ocean City Christmas parade, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning at 11 a.m. There is no cost to participate. For 2015, Ocean City’s Special Events Department will take a leading role in sustaining and growing the annual parade, which features floats, custom cars, bands, businesses, nonprofits and animals and is viewed by an estimated 1,000 people each year. The parade route will expand to .68 miles this year and run from Old Landing Road north on Coastal Highway to Ocean City Square Shopping Center on 120th Street. The parade awards ceremony and family activities will take place at the Carousel Hotel on 118th Street following the procession. Registration must be received by Thursday, Nov. 26 to guarantee consideration. Contact Brenda Moore, special events coordinator, at bmoore@oceancitymd.gov to register or for more information.

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