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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2014) Get ready for a full fall of ’15. The city council approved a tentative schedule of city-run special events for the 2015 and 2016 seasons this week, revealing that the fall shoulder season is becoming almost as much of a special event squeeze as June has been for the past several years. Fall of 2015 will include two new city-backed events, according to city Special Events Director Frank Miller. Not only that, but the calendar of publicly-operated events must also be carefully tuned around the anticipated dates of the city’s major private events - and even though it does not take place in town, 2015’s pivotal blackout date is shaping up to be the H2O International. According to Miller, the city will be expanding and supporting the 2015 iteration of OCtoberfest, a series of Halloween-oriented events that has, until now, been privately organized through local outfit T.E.A.M. Productions, but heavily subsidized via the city-backed Tourism Advisory Board. “What we are doing as a town is starting up an official event, hopefully keeping the name OCtoberfest,” Miller said. Next year’s festival could include a number of additional features, such as a Boardwalk haunted house. “The town has expressed an interest in what our origiSee GROWTH Page 5

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WINTER FESTIVAL The Wicomico Street Winter Festival, organized by the Ocean City Downtown Association, took place last Saturday evening with games and visits with Santa for children, as well as vendors, music by Tranzfusion, and a pool tournament at the streets’ bars.

Schools to get private help New organization will help students move ahead in technology

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2014) There’s more than one way to boost funding for education and there’s more than one reason to do it. But the newly formed Worcester County Education Foundation has a singular purpose: raise money to help county public school students thrive in the digital age. Debuting Tuesday morning in the Stephen Decatur High School cafeteria before an audience of business leaders, executives and politicians, the foundation and its developers issued a plea to the private sector to join the effort to fill the gaps left by government funding. “I’m not complaining about

state aid. We’re the second lowest in the state and there are good reasons for that, but when it comes to our operating budget that’s not a place we can go to, to look for funding,” Dr. Jerry Wilson, superintendent of schools, said. Even though Maryland

‘…when it comes to our operating budget that’s not a place we can go to, to look for funding.’ Dr. Jerry Wilson, superintendent of schools public schools consistently rank at or near the top of the “best public school” lists in the country, Worcester County doesn’t have enough money to supply all students with the computer technology in gen-

eral use today and then teaching them how to use it. “When we speak of a digital conversion, we speak of replacing paper-dependent learning environments with 1:1 technology-rich environments. This supports each one of our strategic goals,” Wilson said. The foundation’s aim is to achieve a one-to-one ratio between students and computer equipment: every elementary school student would have access to a touch-screen device, every middle school student would have a touch/type hybrid, and every high school student would have a laptop. Otherwise, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor said, these students will be lost when they enter the working and higher academic worlds, where computer and digital savvy is a given. See TAX Page 4

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2014) If it’s not too early to start thinking about Christmas – and it’s not, according to K-Mart – then it’s not too early to start thinking about the 2016 legislative session in Annapolis. Among a number of potential hot topics for the 2016 Maryland General Assembly, the one most critical to the resort area stands to be the anticipated bill to enact a statewide post-Labor Day school start date. The only hitch to the plan is last week’s overturn in the state’s leadership, which saw Democrat Anthony Brown – currently the lieutenant governor to Gov. Martin O’Malley – lose the governor’s race to Republican businessman Larry Hogan. “At one point, we had hoped the school start date would be an administrative bill to put in by O’Malley, but that didn’t happen this year,” said Greg Shockley, a Boardwalk businessman and member of the state’s task force on a post-Labor Day start date. The task force was formed by legislation introduced in the State Senate by Jim Mathias (D, Somerset/Worcester/Wicom ico) and in the House of Delegates by Delegate Anne Healey (D, Prince George’s). O’Malley had supported the effort, but the final study and recommendation by the task force was not complete in time for the legislative sesSee ELECTION Page 6

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STAMPEDE! The first-ever Storm Warriors 5K race, put on by OC Tri-Running and the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, took place last Saturday morning on the Boardwalk. Entry fee proceeds will benefit the museum.

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Continued from Page 1 “Students have grown up using technology and they access much of their social life through technological devices. We’re committed and we know we must teach our 21st century students to be successful in the 21st century workplace,” Wilson said. Worcester County already spends a great deal of money on its students, but the bulk of it – more than 70 percent – comes from Worcester County government and a much smaller percentage is provided by the state. The reverse is true in a number of other counties, including Wicomico and Somerset. That is because Worcester has a large tax base as compared to its population. But what the state funding formula does not consider is that most of the comparatively expensive residential property that generates this considerable tax base is owned by higher-earning nonresidents. Meanwhile, the income of the average county ‘We’re committed household is much lower – 44 and we know we percent of must teach our Worcester’s pub21st century lic school stu- students to be dents come from families living at successful in the 21st century or below the poverty level – workplace.’ rendering them Dr. Jerry incapable of abWilson, sorbing a substantial increase superintendent in their county of schools taxes. Hence the funding gap that the foundation seeks to fill. Bolstering the requests for support by Taylor, Wilson and foundation President Todd Ferrante was the presentation of a $100,000 donation by the board of directors of the Calvin B. Taylor Bank. That represents a tenth of the $1 million the foundation wants to raise this year. The foundation also hopes to repeat this $1 million each year over the next five years. The idea of an education foundation is not new, as other jurisdictions have welcomed them as a means to augment public spending on schools in a tax-sensitive society. And even though the Worcester foundation went public just this week, Ferrante said he and the foundation’s other members spent a year organizing and planning its approach. The digital upgrade is just the first of what he hopes will be many projects completed in conjunction with both public and private entities. He said there is a pathway the foundation intends to follow concerning infrastructure, training and equal access to the Internet.

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Growth of H2O major factor in ‘15 schedule

owner out at Fort Whaley about our Continued from Page 1 nal vision was, which was to umbrella concerns,” said Mayor Rick Meehan. market all these events,” said Bob “I think we all know it’s in no one’s inRothermel of T.E.A.M. Productions. terest to have the two events together. “We would still be doing what we They’re like oil and water. But my unhave been doing, but under a larger derstanding is that we’ll be okay.” If as, expected, H2O does move tent.” This year’s OCtoberfest, featuring from the last weekend in September, a beach maze, pumpkin races, and the question would then be where it other attractions, drew record fall will move to. The weekends before crowds. Next year’s event is sched- and after Sunfest 2015 are slated for OC BikeFest, and Wine on the Beach, uled for Oct. 17-25, 2015. Miller also noted that the town is respectively, and the second weekend looking at a separate fall event ori- in October is Endless Summer ented toward “an older crowd,” to be Cruisin’. As with most all of the resort’s called Prime Timers Week, from Oct. 12-15, 2015. Details will be upcoming. motor-related events, the H2O International has beCritically, next come an increasing year’s Sunfest was enforcement conapproved for Sept. ‘We haven’t gone under 24-27, 2015. Suncontract yet. At this point it’s cern as it has grown. This past fest is typically held still up in the air. We’re not year’s event seemed the third weekend 100 percent certain of the to have reached a after Labor Day, fever pitch, with 51 which falls late next date, but it will be at Fort arrests and 43 trafyear on Sept. 7, Whaley again. We’ve got fic collisions from 2015. everything pretty much Sept. 25-28, 2014, However, the locked in logistically.’ according to the H2O International VW and Audi car H2O organizer Jay Shoup Ocean City Police Department. show is held at Fort But many of the Whaley Campground the last weekend in Septem- complaints from locals and nonber. This would be the first time since event visitors stemmed from the 2011 that the two events coincided – spectators – hordes of hangers-on something that none of the parties in- who line the sidewalks and vacant resort parking lots, throwing trash, volved would prefer. “We haven’t gone under contract shouting rude things, and obstructing yet,” said H2O organizer Jay Shoup. the roadways while trying to take “At this point it’s still up in the air. photos and videos of passing cars. A We’re not 100 percent certain of the police horse was assaulted twice by date, but it will be at Fort Whaley two different men in the same night again. We’ve got everything pretty during the event this year, amongst other bizarre crimes. much locked in logistically.” Although the event itself takes Apparently, although it has no formal influence over events which take place in Whaleyville, most participlace outside the city limits, Ocean pants stay in the resort. Many spectaCity officials have been lobbying to tors do not even go to the show, prevent Sunfest and H2O from over- which is a Saturday- and Sunday-only event and brings about 18,000 lapping. “I’ve had a discussion with the through the gate at Fort Whaley over

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the two days, Shoup said. Like many of his long-time attendees, Shoup is keenly aware of the problem and willing to help the city address it. “We can’t control who comes in and out of town,” Shoup said. “They catch wind of a good event, and piggyback on top of it, unfortunately for the rest of us. “I can’t really pinpoint who the riff-raff or troublemakers are – I don’t’ even go into Ocean City on the show weekend,” he continued. “My focus is on Fort Whaley alone. A lot of the older guys, myself included, have voiced our concerns. Has the vibe changed with the amount of troublemakers in Ocean City? Absolutely.” The OCPD has already indicated that next year’s H2O International, regardless of the date, will see new

enforcement strategies. Despite complaints of excessive traffic enforcement from some H2O attendees, Shoup said he’s always appreciated the law enforcement presence. “My core clientele will always come to the show,” he said. “It’s not something that’s going to die out. If somebody does something wrong, write them a ticket. I don’t want them here. They’re not part of what I try to bring. We had no issues – not one – at Fort Whaley.” More than ever, Shoup said he has been broadcasting messages of selfenforcement to attendees, particularly encouraging the older car enthusiasts to discourage ill-behavior by younger hangers-on. “We have to be proactive about it,” Shoup said. “We need to bring back the grassroots vibe that this event used to have.”

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Election upsets likely won’t change opposition Continued from Page 1 sion this past spring. “There are Republicans who have been in favor of it who can take it to Hogan,” Shockley said. “We’ll see what his approach will be. Short of it being an administrative bill, Healey and Mathias can introduce it legislatively.” The final recommendation of the task force was issued in July, with the group voting 12-to-3 to recommend a state-wide post-Labor Day start date. Currently, county-level school districts are free to set their own calendars without any hard requirements from Annapolis. As such, the measure was staunchly opposed by county superintendents, many of whom voiced fears of the state encroaching onto one of the few things they are still able to independently tailor to their

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districts – the school calendar – in an age of increasing standardization throughout the nation. The obvious goal of a statewide post-Labor Day start date would be a boost to the tourism economy, estimated in a report by state Comptroller Peter Franchot – a proponent of a later start date – as a $74.3 million impact. Although one study in South Carolina found “little correlation … between school start dates and hotel occupancy,” the vast majority of the economic projections featured in the task force’s report indicated a positive outcome. Further, the report notes that the task force “acknowledges that they understand the rationale for a preLabor Day start date made by the various speakers, but felt that there was no quantifiable evidence that a postLabor Day start is harmful to local

school systems.” In the coming year, opposition to the measure in Annapolis is expected to come from two fronts. One would be teachers’ unions, who have opposed the task force’s finding that school could start later by reducing teacher in-service days and having teachers “obtain professional development or professional learning via experiences beyond the contractual school day and year.” Along with extended holiday breaks, teacher in-service days are the main driver of “lost” days throughout the year. If these trends continue, Shockley and others have said, the school calendar will continue to eat up the beginning and end of summer while actually featuring less classroom time for students. Additionally, the task force recommended that the Maryland Public Secondary School Athletic Associa-

tion review its policies on start dates for school sports. Currently, regardless of their local school start dates, the beginning of the fall season for all state association teams is the sixth Wednesday following the first Sunday in July. Pushing the school year back would mean that coaches would be faced with additional “in-season” practices taking place when athletes were not yet back and school and may still be on vacation. The MPSSA has also opposed a later start date by citing a potential $450,000 in additional pre-season pay for coaches, who would be working longer prior to the school year if the start date of classroom instruction was pushed back. Worcester County schools started after Labor Day for the current school year, but were the only jurisdiction in Maryland to do so.

Mathias takes another close race

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2014) In another customarily close race to the finish, incumbent Senator Jim Mathias once again edged out his opponent in District 38. At of the latest unofficial tally from the Maryland State Board of Elections, Mathias received 19,742 votes, or 51.6 percent of the total. McDermott garnered 18,475, or 48.3 percent. Election results will be certified Nov. 14. District 38 encompasses parts of Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties. Anthony Gutierrez of the Wicomico County Board of Elections said McDermott carried Wicomico County by about 20 votes. Earlier last week, the Mathias camp reported a net gain of seven in Somerset County. Trailing by

nearly 1,200 votes from election night, it seemed unlikely McDermott would be able to make up such a large deficit in Mathias’ home county, Worcester, where he is most well-known. Early last Friday, Mathias reported receiving a “concession text” from his opponent, and McDermott’s Worcester County District Aide Grant Helvey reported a concession letter had been sent. Copies of the letter have appeared on McDermott supporters’ websites, but copies from official channels have not been made available to Ocean City Today as of press time. Mathias stated he wanted to thank all of his supporters for the opportunity to continue to advocate for them in the State Senate. McDermott did not answer phone calls as of press time.

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More work added to OC’s off-season dredging list Deal with Hi-Tide expanded to include canals in area of Robin Drive, Jolly Roger park By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2014) The city is hoping to get done with a full three-quarter of a million dollars worth of canal dredging by the time summer of 2015 rolls around. The City Council voted this week to go ahead with an existing per-unit bid on dredging work, allowing HiTide Marine to do an additional $250,000 of dredging this winter in addition to the $500,000 already awarded. This will allow the dredging of three additional canals – one between 25th and 26th Streets, another between Tern and Plover Drives, and another between Tern and the rear border of the Jolly Roger Amusement Park. Tern and Plover stretch north from Robin Drive, which is the bayside stretch of 28th Street. The city had allocated $500,000 to canal dredging in last fiscal year’s budget, and the work was assigned to Hi-Tide after a competitive bid. However, by the time prep work could be completed this past spring, the city found it had run out of time. “We basically had about 15 days before the federal government was going to shut it down due to flounder restrictions,” said City Engineer Terry McGean. “We weren’t able to get started on that half-million appropriation until this fall, which is what we’re doing now.” Currently, Hi-Tide is working on three canals, between Trimper and Hitchens Avenues, at 48th Street, and the south side of 52nd Street, as well as five stormwater outfalls at Seaweed Lane, Tunnel Avenue, Sinepuxent Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, and Jacqueline Avenue. Hi-Tide’s original bid, McGean said, also included an additional perunit price for any work outside the

original scope of the contract, at $47 per cubic yard. The company will honor that price for the additional canals. “They are very comfortable with what they bid, and the project is actually going very well,” McGean said. “They have agreed to hold their unit price. That allows us at least another 5,000 cubic yards to dredge.” The original canals and outfalls chosen were those that had the most severe debris fill-in, McGean said. The additional canals are also in imminent need and are close to where work is already being done. Additionally, the 25th Street canal is next to the old Misty Harbor property, which is currently empty but could be redeveloped in the near future. “This is the perfect time to do it because the property is still vacant. We have lots of space to do off-loading,” McGean said. There was some question whether to do the canal to the west of Jolly Roger, since the bulkheads there are in less-than-ideal condition and may continue to silt in. “There’s less of an incentive there because Jolly Roger isn’t docking boats on that side of the canal,” McGean said. “If we say we’re going to wait to dredge until the bulkhead on that side is completely replaced, it may be some time. The bulkhead is not at the point where we would condemn it. It’s a gray area. “At this point, you’re penalizing the people on the east side of Tern Drive by making them wait for something they’re not responsible for.” The council agreed that the city would work with Jolly Roger to patch the bulkhead as much as possible before work commences. The city is still looking for another $250,000 in the current year’s budget to allocate to canal work. With $500,000 to $600,000 of work being done per year, McGean estimated that the city will be able to address all of the canals in urgent need of clearance within the next seven years.

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Supreme Court weighs Md. ‘piggyback tax’ law By Steve Lash The Daily Record Newswire (Nov. 14, 2014) The Supreme Court’s justices appear divided over a Maryland law designed to protect the “piggyback tax,” city or county income taxes the state collects on behalf of local jurisdictions. Unlike the state income tax, piggyback taxes cannot be offset by taxes a Maryland resident has paid to other states on money earned there. Maxim Healthcare Services Inc. founder Brian Wynne and his wife, Karen, called the law unconstitutional. At oral argument in the Supreme Court Wednesday, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and Justice Stephen G. Breyer seemed inclined to agree. Maryland’s taxation of income already taxed is “unfair” and akin to an unconstitutional “tariff” on money earned in another state, Roberts said. Justice Antonin Scalia, however, questioned whether allowing the deduction is fair to residents who work inside the state. Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Anthony M. Kennedy said that allowing a deduction for taxes paid elsewhere could result in residents paying no income tax to their home jurisdiction, even though they and their families avail themselves of its school, police and fire protection. “This man is getting a free ride,” Kennedy said.

The Supreme Court is reviewing a decision by Maryland’s top court, which ruled in the Wynnes’ favor in January 2013. The Maryland Court of Appeals said the ban on deducting income earned out of state violates the federal Constitution’s Commerce Clause by discouraging Marylanders from earning money outside the state. Such regulation is the province of Congress, not state legislatures, the 5-2 Court of Appeals held. The Maryland court has stayed its ruling in the case pending resolution by the Supreme Court. Acting Maryland Solicitor General William F. Brockman told the justices that states have “broad power” to impose income taxes on their residents, which extends to income they earned outside of the state. “There is no reason a state should have to subordinate its taxing power” because a resident earned income elsewhere, Brockman said. The Obama administration supports the state’s position that the current tax structure is constitutional, Assistant U.S. Solicitor General Eric J. Feigin told the justices. But the Wynnes’ attorney, Dominic F. Perella, said Maryland’s refusal to extend credit to income taxes paid outside the state results in “double taxation” that unconstitutionally discourages residents from working outside the state.

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“The Commerce Clause forces [states] to tax in a way that does not result in double taxation,” said Perella, of Hogan Lovells US LLP in Washington. Collected along with the state income tax, the piggyback taxes for 2014 range from a low of 1.25 percent of taxable income in Worcester County to a high of 3.2 percent in Baltimore city and Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s and Queen Anne’s counties, according to the Maryland comptroller’s office. In the Court of Appeals, the Wynnes successfully argued that they should be allowed to deduct from their Howard County tax bill the $84,550 they paid to other states in 2006. If the Supreme Court affirms the Court of Appeals’ ruling for the Wynnes, it could cost the state’s local jurisdictions between $45 million and $50 million each year, Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler has estimated. The state might also have to refund up to $120 million in piggyback taxes already collected, Gansler said. During Wednesday’s arguments, Breyer questioned the constitutionality of Maryland’s law by invoking a hypothetical California resident who makes a lot of money from a hot dog stand he owns and operates in Hawaii and who must pay income taxes on that stand in both states. “What California [is saying] is ‘open your hot dog stand in California,’”

Breyer said, in voicing concern about the double taxation’s potential restraint on interstate commerce. Scalia then brought the courtroom to laughter by saying the Californian could “move to Hawaii … A lot of people do that.” Brockman, in response to Breyer, said the Constitution permits California to collect income tax from the Californian “regardless of where the hot dog stand is.” A state has “sovereign taxing power over its own residents” without regard to what taxes they paid to other states, he said, noting the tax revenue is needed to pay for services they or their family members use when at home. “You don’t get 18 percent of a fire truck because you earned 82 percent elsewhere,” Brockman said. The statute at issue, Maryland TaxGeneral Article Section 10-703(a), allows state residents to deduct the income taxes they pay to other states from their Maryland tax. However, the state says the provision does not apply to the “piggyback” tax. The Wynnes’ out-of-state income was derived from Brian’s ownership share in Maxim, a Columbia company that operates nationwide. The Supreme Court is expected to render its decision in Maryland Comptroller v. Wynne, No. 13-485, by the end of June.

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Martin to retain presidency, Knight secretariat another two years by vote of peers

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Nov.14, 2014) As much as things change, the more they stay the same. Despite having three new members as of last Thursday’s swearing-in ceremony, the City Council will retain the same officers for the coming two years as it has for the past two. A newly re-elected Lloyd Martin will continue as council president, and Mary Knight will continue as council secretary. Both were appointed by unanimous votes of their peers. “This is the first time that I can remember us having three new people, and that’s been more than a couple years,” said Mayor Rick Meehan. “This council has a very can-do attitude.” Last Tuesday’s municipal election saw 2,348 votes cast out of 5,267 registered voters. Matt James was the top vote-getter in the council race with 1,666 votes, followed by Wayne Hartman with 1,345; Martin with 1,342; Tony DeLuca with 1,287; Chris Rudolf with 1,075; Joe Hall with 775; and Joe Cryer with 464. James, Hartman and Martin will thus take the three seats whose fouryear terms expired this year. DeLuca’s seat will be good for two years, since the spot was vacated by Joe Mitrecic halfway through his term. Mitrecic will be taking Ocean City’s seat on the Worcester County Commissioners. Although he was unopposed, 1,838 voters affirmed Mayor Rick Meehan for another two-year term. As is often the case, the new council’s message was generally one of cooperation. “We have a lot of different viewpoints represented up here, and we may not always agree, but debate is healthy,” DeLuca said. “At the end of the day, we are a team. I really think that’s an absolute strength.” “We have differences of opinion, but there is humor in it,” Martin said. “There is a spark of ideas up here.” As the Town of Ocean City is a chartered municipality of the State of Maryland, the mayor and all four council members were sworn in per the state’s constitution by Circuit Court Clerk Steve Hales. Hales is retiring, and will be replaced in January by clerk-elect Susan Braniecki. He was presented with a key to the city by Meehan following the induction ceremony. “Steve has served the citizens of Ocean City very well,” Meehan said. “It’s going to be a little different not seeing Mr. Hales here every two years.”

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2014) If the story of great empires the rise before the fall, the story of construction in Ocean City over the past seven years is the fall before the rise, before the next rise. Data from the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Buildings Department indicates that, while the town filed 96 fewer building permits over the past fiscal year than in FY13, the total value of the work performed rose a whopping $15.5 million, to a level not seen since before the financial collapse at the end of 2008. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone down in applications, but the dollar value is way up,â&#x20AC;? said Kevin Brown, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief building official. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reason for that is a handful of high-value hotels that fell into this past fiscal year.â&#x20AC;? Following the recession, the city saw a widening gap between the number of total building projects, large or small, relative to the total value of the work. This was due to high-value projects being abandoned or delayed, while a volume of lowvalue projects continued to flow in. This gap hit its high point around FY11 (see chart). Fiscal years run from June to July, with FY11 starting in June 2010 and ending in July 2011. But the gradual recovery of permit volume from FY09 to FY11, despite the continuing drop of total value, precipitated an eventual comeback in total values starting with FY12. Permit volume has since leveled off, while total value is still rising, closing the gap. As many Realtors and builders have claimed, the recovery of both figures, one following the other, is likely linked. An increase in the volume of low-dollar projects up through 2011 improved the resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing properties, which in turn improved the real estate attraction of the areas around them, which in turn attracted new, high-value construction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can see that change coming and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen it in here,â&#x20AC;? Brown said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To me, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good thing that people are spending on improving what they

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Nov 14, 2014) Area stakeholders gathered this week to develop a procedure to complete a study that will result in a plan. If this sounds like a “Dilbert” strip to you, you’re not alone. In fact, representatives from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Planning Body (Mid-A RPB) and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO) were themselves aware that getting through the necessary amount of bureaucratic techspeak, while still portraying the gravity of what was being done, was no easy job. “We’ve been tasked with presenting something to you that was previously called ‘really wonky, but really important,’” said Joe Atangan, the U.S. Navy’s head oceanographer assigned to the Mid-A RPB. Theoretically, the goal of Tuesday’s public hearing at the Ocean City Marlin Club was to hear the opinions of the region’s ocean users – fishermen, boaters, environmentalists, and others – on the current plan of action by the federally backed regional planning body to

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Oversight, influence of wind energy widespread concern lantic ocean would suggest that the Continued from Page 12 The former would involve a body would be the focal point for method to deal with specific issues wind developers attempting to get that arise on a case-by-case basis, exclusive use zones for their offwhile the latter would result in a shore turbines. The pervading fear was that, once standing comprehensive map of all ocean activities – essentially a zon- installed, the turbines would be declared a national security risk, and ing policy for the ocean. This plan, whatever guise it takes, the Navy or Coast Guard – both of would be informed by an overarch- which are represented on the RPB – ing study of ocean health, with the would create no-go zones around RPB currently seeking input on the turbines. “Some of the biggest scallop what kinds of data are most important to its constituents. Much of this grounds in our region are areas will be done, hopefully, through an where turbines have been proonline portal and data-sharing sys- posed,” Martin said. “If that area becomes a marine protected zone, it’s tem. “What we saw was missing was a $500 million business out the windata on usage [of the ocean] itself, dow.” It was also asked if the RPB what uses were more important to certain people for certain purposes,” planned to address seismic testing said Jay Odell of The Nature Con- for turbine installation, which has been cited in a servancy. number of marine From the RPB’s studies to cause perspective, all of this was clearly ‘The people who are tasked brain damage and death amongst cerstill at the big-picwith fishing restoration are tain species, particture stage. But for many of the local already in for more than they ularly whales and can do. We need a partner. dolphins. stakeholders pres“It can be deadly ent Tuesday, there We need someone who can for our animals and was less interest in help us with fixing this.’ our tourism,” said the methodology of Charter captain Jane Robinson of the study and more Monty Hawkins the Surfrider Founinterest in what the dation. RPB could do to Although generaddress pressing ally receptive to the issues. “I know this is not a regulatory RPB’s mission, many stakeholders body, but once this plan is devel- seemed wary that the federal manoped … someone is going to have to date was simply adding in another change their practices,” said com- layer of red tape while the oceans, mercial fisherman Sam Martin. and those who rely on them, con“There’s going to be a regulatory tinue to suffer. “The people who are tasked with component from someone. I think that may be a disconnect between fishing restoration are already in for your stakeholders and the planning more than they can do,” said charter captain Monty Hawkins. “We need a body itself.” Many in attendance voiced con- partner. We need someone who can cerns about offshore wind develop- help us with fixing this.” “In the current construct, every ment, even though RPB representatives themselves were not agency will say ‘it’s not my probyet clear on what their role would lem,’” Atangan replied. “The beauty of this process is that it does force be. But as several attendees pointed these entities closer together, rather out, the RPB’s mission to create than addressing the issues pieceusage standards for the Mid-At- meal.”

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City looks to buy into fishing promo group New trade show initiative to replace OC Experience in public marketing budget

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2014) Central Pennsylvania might seem like a counterintuitive place to sell oceanic fishing, but the city might be putting $10,000 down on it. The city’s Tourism Commission gave a favorable response this week to a pitch for the Town of Ocean City to buy into a new joint-promotional endeavor for local fishing businesses, which will see resort-area angling tourism represented at six trade shows – including the massive Harrisburg Great American Outdoor Show. The idea, according to organizer Scott Lennox, came up when discussing how area golf courses package their own promotions and marketing through the OC Golf Getaways co-op. “I started to ask ‘why aren’t we doing this for fishing?’” Lennox said. Lenox, host of the popular television fishing show “Hooked on OC,” has recently registered the new organization as Fish in OC, LLC, which will soon have its own website listing local charter boats, shops, and mari-

nas, along with their promotions. Lenox also has a booth and print materials, including a trip planner, lined up to exhibit at six trade shows over the off-season. “Not only are they going to pick up the planner, but there are a lot of families at these shows getting exposure,” Lenox said. “I know we’re going to get people – that’s not really a concern.”

‘If this [Fish in OC] is what we want to do, it should be our only effort for the year.’ Mayor Rick Meehan Currently, Lenox has eight charter boat companies and “all but one” of the local marinas signed up for the effort, with the basic buy-in being $2,500. “I can round everyone up,” Lenox said. “We already do that with Hooked on OC … a lot of these boats and marinas are already our sponsors for the show.” The price for the city to be included in the marketing would be higher, but would include prominent listings in both the web and print materials, a separate tourism video playing at the trade show, and the resort’s

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visitor guide being handed out by Lenox and his staff during the trade events. The Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Lenox noted, attracts more than 800,000 visitors. Ocean City already has $10,000 earmarked in the city’s budget this year for trade show efforts, originally intended for the continuation of the OC Experience trade show exhibit. Support for the effort, however, has waxed and waned. In 2012, the city gave a positive reception to the OC Experience project, designed by Spark Productions. Following the 2012 election, however, there was considerable dispute between Spark and the new council body over who was responsible for scheduling shows, or if a final cost had ever been firmly established. The city ended up paying $70,000 in early 2013 for Spark’s construction of the show booth and video exhibit, and for the company to attend four shows that spring. Last year, the city dropped the schedule down to one show, and earmarked only $10,000 for the current fiscal cycle. “We were doing another program [OC Experience], but we only went to one show last year,” said Mayor Rick Meehan. “If this [Fish in OC] is what we want to do, it should be our only effort for the year. It sounds like this

is what we’re now going to do instead of the OC Experience.” “If we pick one, we’ve already used up our [$10,000] budget,” said city Tourism Director Donna Abbott. The commission stressed that Lenox’s program would need to not be in a position of being financially dependent on the city in order to continue. “I think it’s important that this effort is advertising money, and not seed money,” said Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce President Brett Wolf. “Honestly, this will be happening with or without the city’s buy-in,” Lenox said. Final approval of the expenditure will come before the full City Council at a later date.

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Aquaculture spat grows deeper than the oysters Dispute over South Point water use raises issues of zoning rights, public trust By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Nov 14,2014) Culminating but not yet climaxing with the decision of the Worcester County Commissioners to limit aquaculture from an approved use to one that requires a special exception in estate-zoned areas, the future of aquaculture in the county, the efforts of an entrepreneur and those joined in the cause for and against him remain in limbo. Don Marsh, at one time, held the largest lease in Maryland for waters off South Point and has since seen his claim trimmed to about half of what he originally intended. Residents and neighbors have objected to Marsh’s operation nearly from the start in 2009, most taking exception to the location and suitability of the project in the area with a few, naturally, invoking “not in my backyard” platitudes. Enter Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources, which had been given a directive by Gov. Martin O’Malley to support aquaculture, and the county, which had not. Add to that the Army Corps of Engineers, an agency of the Department of Defense, and you have a fair crucible for the future of aquaculture in the county. Several court cases have been filed, with one decision and one overruling of that decision, pending litigation, neighborhood groups and a weary businessman convinced he’s following the law while it appears to him that everyone else is trying to rewrite the law around him. Don Marsh A Princeton and Harvard educated businessman, Marsh decided he wanted to spend his retirement with his hands in the mud, the dirt and the water near South Point. “My wife and I have been coming to this area for all of our adult lives. We started looking for a property to buy JOIN US FOR THANKSGIVING

10 years ago for when I retired,” he said. Their first idea was historic preservation, owing to Marsh’s wife’s ongoing interest, but the couple found out pretty quickly that any of the historic preservation projects available at that time simply weren’t for them. Marsh’s property on South Point is an unimproved lot without so much as an address. It has a small dock and a large fenced garden. Near the dock are some fishing supplies including a couple of oyster cages, some crab pots and other supplies. The supplies number in the dozens, not the hundreds or even thousands opponents cite in their ongoing battle against Marsh’s aquaculture farm. Under the code before the commissioners’ action, such a large effort might have been possible if not incredibly likely. “She and I are pretty ardent conservationists and environmentalists. We really do take the view that a lot is being done to make this planet less inhabitable. One of the issues for us has been water quality. We’re on this body of water and we wanted to find out about it,” he explained. He didn’t like what he found. “Like the Chesapeake, the coastal bays are deteriorating. It’s not obvious to people because it’s a gradual process and they don’t have a good perspective on what once was versus what could be,” he said. Marsh looked for an organization or group to join and settled on the Assateague Coastal Trust. Through them, Marsh discovered oyster gardening. “Then that program died,” he said, but through further research he only got more involved. “As a businessman, I can finally do something that I cannot find anything about it that isn’t good. My whole life has been behind-the-desk kind of occupation: indoors, banking, finance and running companies. It’s a complete change of direction for me, and it’s wonderfully good for the environSee COUNTY Page 16

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County changes zone; Corps withholds lease

storms and boats. The waters near the channel are “Gov. O’Malley wanted to clean up shallow according to the bathymetric the Chesapeake Bay and set up a sys- study conducted by the Army Corps of tem for watermen to engage in aqua- Engineers in 2012, with large swaths culture. Don Marsh from Kentucky near the proposed lease site around comes in and wants to be the new two feet deep. poultry industry,” Marsh is required she said. to mark the corners of All he needs is ‘I’m spending my own after-tax his lots only, which farmland. dollars to fight against my tax can be confusing to “It’s about see and may not condollars being used money — it’s about vey enough informato defend the DNR’ a business he tion to recreational South Point resident wants to start. He traffic. hasn’t lived in or “And all that is on Sylvia Tunis worked these waa perfect day,” Tunis ters,” Tunis said. said. Waters, Tunis maintains, that are The imperfect days come with the anything but predictable. The reports power washing of cages, the storms the DNR and others produced are only that could upset the neat rows of cages a snapshot of what can be a very tu- Marsh has planned, diseases, harvestmultuous area, she said. ing, hauling and disposal, Tunis said. “What happens if he loses an entire crop? Who cleans it up? The anchors he’s using go three feet below the surface and once they corrode they’re there forever. During Hurricane Sandy two of his floats washed up on my property, now there are two concrete blocks with tethers that are down there forever,” Tunis said. All it takes, she said, is one mistake to contaminate the area for everyone. “I’m spending my own after-tax dollars to fight against my tax dollars being used to defend the DNR,” she said. Worcester County OVER 75+ ORIGINAL STAR WARS/STAR TREK TOYS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING Commissioners TONKA TRUCK, STRUCTO TRUCKS, LARGE LOT DALE EARNHARDT CARS IN BLISTER South Point is tucked away off PACKS, BLUES BROTHERS, LIONEL & MAR TRAINS, LARGE LOT STAR TREK IN BLISTER Route 611, just before the road turns toward the Verrazano Bridge connectPACKS INC BORG SHIP NEW, 7TH ANNIV SPEC COLLECTORS EDITION STARSHIP ing Assateague Island to the mainENTERPRISE, LARGE LOT STAR WARS IN BLISTER PACKS INCL XWING FIGHTER NEW, land. Residents in attendance at the AIRSPEEDER NEW, >h< ͛^ T16 SKYHOPPER NEW, IMPERIAL SPEEDER BIKE NEW commissioner’s meeting where the www.prauctions.com SEE COMPLETE CATALOGUE ONLINE. zoning change was made described 2 CENT PCS 1864-1870, LARGE CENT 1828, 1849, PEACE DOLLAR 1921, 1924, the area as one of loose associations, MORGAN 1879, 1880, 1890, 1921, 3 CENT NICKELS 1865-1881, COLUMBIAN SILVER where several homeowners’ groups 1/2 DOLLAR 1813, BARBER HALF DOLLAR 1899, TRADE DOLLAR 1877, SEATED exist but where no real overarching LIBERTY 1/2 DIMES, KENNEDY ½ DOLLARS, LOT UNIDENTIFIED FOREIGN COINS. ideology surfaced. Until Don Marsh. 410 546 2425 10716 OCEAN GATEWAY (RT 50) BERLIN, MD * BID ONLINE PROXIBID.COM Zoned E-1 for its large lot sizes and Terms: 10% BP. low density among other factors, ac. cording to a former employee of Worcester County’s planning department, South Point aquaculture was a permitted use of those properties. It’s a change Marsh laughs off, because he doesn’t want to conduct aquaculture on his property, he wants to conduct it on leases granted him in the Chincoteague Bay by the State of Maryland. On his property he wants two things: “to grow things in my garden, and to live here.” ),- (,.+ ( 4 $ $ !)+ #$& + ( “It was the wrong avenue to attack one individual with something that is 2' (- & (, going to effect estate zoning throughout the whole county. I had a call from an attorney who was at the hearing and said ‘I hope Mr. Marsh wants to challenge this because I’ll take it for free,’” Commissioner M. Jim Bunting said. The proper venue, Bunting said, would be for homeowners in the area to hire an attorney and enforce Marsh’s deed restrictions. ,- + + 3 $, 3 ' +$ ( 1*+ ,, 3 $, )/ + Marsh’s deed for the land he owns in Newport South dated Oct. 22, 2002

Continued from Page 15 ment, great for the people, the water, it helps offset some of the problems with agriculture — it’s all good stuff.” Marsh’s win-win quickly dissolved. “It just triggered this enormous negative reaction on the part of a couple of people who took it upon themselves to canvass the entire community down here and spread misinformation about the project,” he said. That fight continues today. “I shouldn’t have to defend myself in lawsuits brought about by me doing something in compliance with the law,” Marsh said. Sylvia Tunis et al. Sylvia Tunis lives with her family at the very tip of South Point and has, arguably, the most favorable placement for NIMBY-ism.

Tunis has spent the most time, effort and money to fight this project, which she said she isn’t against because it’s Don Marsh or aquaculture, she’s against it because she thinks it’s a bad idea. Originally, Marsh’s lease overlapped the federal channel, effectively cutting off boat navigation around South Point, and it took Tunis herself to point out the error to the Department of Natural Resources. Marsh’s lease was scaled back and moved south and scaled back and moved south again, but still comes fairly close to the channel. The channel moves. Most recently with Hurricane Sandy, but just through natural forces, the channel structure remains in a constant state of flux as sediment falls and is washed around by tides,

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Marsh says work in water column, not home the removal, Roscher said the DNR will seize and sell the recovered equipment and the state through the DNR will have to cover any outstanding costs. The court cases Ocean City attorney Hugh Cropper IV represented a group of South Point residents in their successful case against Marsh’s oyster farm before Administrative Law Judge Richard O’Connor in Salisbury, which was subsequently overturned in the circuit court of Anne Arundel County. The initial court case, as outlined in the opinion of the circuit court’s decision, concerned three questions of law. The circuit court reordered and rephrased the questions from the initial filing, and found the decisions on the first and second precluded the need to answer the third.

Those two questions are: Did O’Conner err in finding the lease was a submerged land lease rather than a water column lease, and, having found the lease complies with all applicable requirements, did O’Connor err in denying the lease based on the Public Trust Doctrine? The Department of Natural Resources Aquaculture Division Director Karl Roscher testified during the O’Connor hearing that Marsh’s project was “absolutely” a water column lease. O’Connor found that the cages Marsh said he intended to use were not of the “floating” type described to qualify for a water column lease – on its face, O’Connor noted, this was not enough to disallow Marsh’s application. The appellate court used minutiae pertaining to the cages: how they were to be anchored and the location of the enclo-

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stipulates the land is subject to covenants, easements and restrictions of record. The restrictions, dated Oct. 15, 1986 describe lots in the development, of which Marsh’s is part, is to be used “for single-family residential purposes only.” “No mercantile business of any kind or character shall be maintained … upon said lots or any part thereof,” the document reads. The Enforceability section reads, “Violation of any restriction … shall give the Committee … and/or the Worcester County Commissioners … the right to enter upon the land and … remove, at the expense of the owner … any erection, thing or condition that may be or exists,” in violation of the provisions. “I had [County Attorney] Sonny Bloxom research these and they’re still enforceable,” Bunting said. While he admits he is no fan of the official measures the county has taken to curtail this project, Bunting said he still remains skeptical of Marsh’s intentions. “If anybody believes he’s going to take and have one boat he backs down and pulls up with oysters on a trailer and goes and processes them. If they think he’s going to be able to handle what he has to handle under his permits — it’s not going to happen,” he said. Department of Natural Resources Karl Roscher is the manager of the Aquaculture Division of the Department of Natural Resources and the point person for aquaculture for the state, and it was his determination that lies at the heart of the most recent finding by the court. “It was clear from the beginning that the Administrative Law Judge got it wrong,” Roscher said of the decision that was eventually overturned (see below). As for the areas surround Marsh’s leases, which are wide-open spaces that don’t conflict with navigation, Roscher said that deeper water is preferable for aquaculture. “You want water deep enough to cover the cages, and about chest high so you don’t have to use heavy equipment,” he said. Chest-deep water allows whoever is working the claim to manipulate cages without the bother, noise and maintenance of heavy loading devices. Marsh said he has a crane to assist him in the work, but it runs on car batteries so noise would be kept to a minimum for that device. Opponents wonder what would happen if Marsh’s operation failed, since Marsh is a well-educated businessman he has likely taken steps to limit his exposure in case of bankruptcy. In that case, Roscher said, the state will notify Marsh that he has 10 days to remove the equipment, and then the DNR will come in to perform cleanup operations at Marsh’s cost. If there are any problems collecting for

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Court cases hinge on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;public trustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; land use Continued from Page 17 Marshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property had not been met. What is qualified as â&#x20AC;&#x153;substantialâ&#x20AC;? evidence is required to overturn an agency, in this case the Department of Natural Resources personified by Roscher. Mulford decided that not even a â&#x20AC;&#x153;scintillaâ&#x20AC;? of evidence â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that which would lead a reasonable person to come to more than one conclusion â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was present, and even that standard is not enough to overturn an agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assessment, despite Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evaluation that the description of the cages fit exactly with the language of the statute. The Public Trust Doctrine is a common law principle â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one developed by a large number of legal precedent rather than one proposed and adopted by the legislative and executive branches of government. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor found the testimony of two watermen who work and navigate the area, along with the complaints of residents, on behalf of themselves and those they are able to observe from their properties, compelling. Mulford did not. He cited sections of the Natural Resources Article of Maryland Code where â&#x20AC;&#x153;the General Assembly knowingly incorporated the Public Trust doctrine into specific sections of the Aquaculture Subtitle.â&#x20AC;?

ORDINANCE 2014-23 TOWN OF OCEAN CITY Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City that the following ordinances were introduced for first reading at the Council meeting of November 3, 2014. A complete text of said ordinance is available for review in the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, and available online at www.oceancitymd.gov<http://w ww.oceancitymd.gov> under "Council Agendas". ORDINANCE 2014-23 adopts changes to the Town's contribution to the Town's contribution to the Employee Health Savings Accounts Effective January 1, 2015: if an employee elects to participate in the high deductible health plan, Ocean City will contribute an amount to the employee's health savings account (HSA), which the employee can utilize to satisfy deductible charges and other allowable medical expenses. Please visit the Town's website for a full rendering of the ordinance. OCD-11/14/1t _____________________________

Incorporating elements of the doctrine into some sections of the subtitle and not others, â&#x20AC;&#x153;illustrates a clear public policy goal of modifying the public trust doctrine in order to establish a streamlined and more efficient processâ&#x20AC;? of granting leases, Mulford found. By this logic, Mulford overturned Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision. Additional legal actions are pending. Army Corps of Engineers Two laws give the Army Corps of Engineers permitting authority over the proposed aquaculture project: Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1899, which governs construction, and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, which regulates discharge. Chris Augsburger, the chief of Public Affairs for the Corps, said projects are assessed individually according to aesthetics, recreation, navigation, general environmental concerns and safety. When asked about the potential subjectivity of these assessment points, Augsburger gave an example concerning aesthetics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If your project has a 20-foot pole sticking out from the surface of the water where other projects donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, that might be an aesthetic evaluation,â&#x20AC;? he said. The Corps has not yet issued Marsh a permit for his aquaculture lease,

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owing to the public outcry and ongoing legal disputes. According to the corps, there is no timeframe governing the issuing of permits, though they do admit to seeing about 5,700 applications per year and have between 36-47 aquaculture permits pending. The issuance of permits is, according to the Corps, â&#x20AC;&#x153;an iterative process,â&#x20AC;? where each step represents a continuing dialogue with stakeholders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are in the process of doing

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Heroin Bust Ocean City police arrested three people on drug related charges last Saturday after seeing a woman throw a syringe out of a car window. Police pulled over the car and a K9 Unit assisted with the traffic stop. After the search, three wax paper bags containing heroin were found in driver Christopher Peter Ruffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wallet and in Jessica Lynn Hopwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wallet. Police allegedly found syringes, cotton swabs, a plastic spoon, clear bags, a brown shoe lace and an eye

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Theft Ocean Pines police last Thursday arrested Erica Danielle Willis, 21, of Ocean Pines for one count of theft as a result of a theft investigation. She was taken before a District Court Commissioner and was released on personal recognizance, pending trial.

Burglary On Nov. 6, Ocean Pines police arrested Justin Albert Dipaola, 29, of Ocean Pines for three instances of burglary and theft. He stole mostly jewelry and many of the items were recovered, according to police. He was charged with two counts of first-degree burglary, two counts of theft, one count of attempted burglary and one count of malicious destruction of property. Dipaola is being held in the Worcester County Detention Center, pending a trail.

Criminal Initiative Troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin barrack conducted a sweep in high crime areas of Worcester County last Friday, focusing on areas with reported drug complaints. In addition, the police concentrated on outstanding arrest warrants in the Worcester County area. They were able to make one drug arrest and two people were arrested for outstanding warrants.

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OBITUARIES G. SAMUEL MATTINGLY Ocean Pines G. Samuel Mattingly, age 88, died on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Howard T. Mattingly and Anna Lorene Shepp Mattingly. He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy Carter Mattingly and sons, Randall C. Mattingly and his wife, Susan of Perry Hall, and David W. Mattingly and his wife, Lynn of Stuttgart, Germany. There are three grandchildren, Bretton C. Mattingly and his wife Jen, Eric F. Mattingly and his wife Mandy, and N. Colleen Mattingly. Mr. Mattingly served in the US Army Air Corps during World War ll. He was a longtime ice hockey player and coach in Baltimore. He was coowner of Environmental Research Associates, a six-person Randallstown, Md. business. Mr. Mattingly trained NASA astronauts to spacewalk. His business created the training systems that gave NASA the ability to land on the moon in 1969. He had lived in Ocean Pines for 15 years. Mr. Mattingly was still playing a strong game of Ping Pong until last year. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014 at 4 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. prior to the service. A donation in his memory may be

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and one great-great-grandson, Riley Pruitt. There are numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Joseph had been a poultry grower with Perdue and Showell. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Berlin. A funeral service was held on Nov. 12 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Pastor Phil Timmons officiated. Interment followed in Dale Cemetery. A donation in her memory may be made to: Church of God of Prophecy, 10407 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, Md. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. DONNA JEAN CLARKE Berlin Mrs. Donna Jean Clarke, 66, of Berlin, Md. passed away on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014. Born March 30, 1948 in Carlisle, Pa., she is the daughter of Shirley McKeehan Kipps and the late Cletus Kipps, Sr. She is survived by: her husband of 37 Donna Clarke years, Martin D. Clarke; two daughters, Meaghan Rosso and her husband, Kevin, of Annapolis, Md., and Lindsay Abruzzo and her husband, Mark of Annapolis; one brother, Cletus Kipps, Jr. and his wife, Sandy; one sister, Cathy Neff and her husband, Jim of Mount Holly, Pa. She was also the beloved “Mimi” to four grandchildren; Ryder and Emmaline Rosso and Madlyn and Tobin Abruzzo, all of Annapolis. Donna enjoyed working with her “extended family” at Peninsula Orthopedic Associates in Berlin and Salisbury for the past 17 years. Donna was a beautiful person inside and out. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and devout Catholic. There wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do for her grandbabies. Donna was an amazing lady who everyday lived her life with sincerity, kindness, loyalty, and generosity. She had an infectious smile and laugh that will be missed by all who were honored to call her their friend. The world has lost a beautiful person. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Nov. 11, 2014 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Berlin. Father Greg Shaffer officiated. Burial was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Relay for Life Northern Worcester County at 1315 Mt. Hermon Rd. Ste. D. Salisbury, Md. 21804. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. “If you wish to know, see, hear, and feel me; search for me in the music you hear and the flowers you see.”

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Owners could be spared tax inc. Council considers changing limit line for prop. tax credit from 103 percent to 100

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2014) Ocean City’s resident property owners could be spared a tax increase next year – maybe, depending on how the rest the market goes. The City Council is considering changing the limit line for the city’s property tax credit from the current 103 percent to 100 percent. Although counter-intuitive, city Finance Administrator Martha Bennett explained, such a move would save resort resident a few dollars. In Maryland, owner-occupied properties are extended what is known as the Homestead Tax Credit, which is intended to buffer primary residences from tax assessment increases that would threaten to make the homes unaffordable for their inhabitants. Regardless of the tax rate in a given jurisdiction, the homestead credit caps any rise in assessed property value of a home. Currently, homeowners in Worcester County pay taxes on no more than 103 percent of the home value that they paid on last year. Taxes on the difference between that 103 percent benchmark, and the actual assessed market value of their home, are credited back to them on their tax bill. “We elected, by default, to go with the rate for the city that the county had set it at, which was 103 percent since 2005,” Bennett said. However, the city could ask the state tax collector to lower the rate for Ocean City property taxes – all the way down to a 100 percent cap, if the council so chose. This would essentially freeze the value on which owner-occupied property is taxed. The city has 2,425 owner-occupied properties with a value of just over $272,000 each, for a total assessment of $660 million. The city, however, is not collecting on all of that value, given that many homeowners are still closing the gap between their taxable value and their market value, at a rate of three percent per year. Putting a freeze on that now, Bennett later clarified, would reduce tax

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income to the city by about $80,000. “This isn’t a fiscal policy, since there’s very little impact on tax collection,” Bennett said. “This is a policy used by a lot of places to make it easier for people to own homes and live year-round. It’s often used in historic districts or where homes may be in need of updates. It’s also done to encourage redevelopment.” This would assume that the city’s tax rate, which is currently 47 cents per $100 of assessed value, stays the same in the coming budget cycle. New assessments from the state, due at the end of this calendar year, will likely affect the tax rate for the city’s coming 2015-2016 fiscal year budget. If values decline, the city will hike the rate in order to reap the same total dollar value of tax income, and vice-versa if values increase, in a formula known as the constant yield.

However, given that the vast majority of the city’s tax base is in commercial and rental property, residential home values typically do not track to the resort’s overall values. If commercial values rise, everyone would see a constant yield reduction in their tax rate, including homeowners whose values may have stayed flat. But if commercial values dip, everyone would shoulder a rise in the tax rate – including homeowners, in which case the homestead credit would not insulate them from paying more in real-dollar terms. The council will discuss the idea of lowering the cap to 100 percent at Monday’s regular meeting. If given a favorable vote, the measure would have to be passed as an emergency ordinance, given that the state must be notified by Nov. 25 of any tax policy change.

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OP woman loses life in car accident Donna Clarke dies after collision at intersection, police say weather a factor

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2014) Weather was said to have been a factor in the fatal car crash last Thursday at the intersection of Route 50 and Route 346 that claimed the life of 66-year-old Ocean Pines resident Donna Kipps Clarke. Police said Clarke was traveling westbound on Route 346 in a 2008 Volvo C70 at approximately 8:07 a.m. when she failed to yield the right of way to Laura King, 29, of Salisbury. King was traveling east on Route 50 in a 2010 Mazda SUV. Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack and Berlin police and EMS responded to the crash. Clarke was unresponsive on the site. “Both vehicles were totaled,” said Md. State Police Sgt. Adam Howard. “There was front-end damage on the Mazda and driver’s side damage on the Volvo.” EMS transported Clarke to Atlantic General Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Responders sent King to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury and treated her for minor internal injuries in the chest, back and neck.

Howard said King was, “alert and conscious with non-life threatening injuries” on Thursday evening. The investigation into the crash is ongoing by the Maryland State Police Reconstruction Team. “Right now, preliminarily, Ms. Clarke failed to yield the right of way to Ms. King as she crossed Route 50,” Howard said. “Rain was definitely a factor.” Clarke was the wife of Marty Clarke, vice-president of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors. OPA Marketing and Public Relations Director Teresa Travatello issued a statement on the association’s website. “We were saddened to hear the news of the recent loss of a very dear and special person to so many people,” she said. “Our hearts are saddened by this loss and our thoughts and prayers are with the family.” OPA President Dave Stevens said he spoke with Marty Clarke on Thursday. “He was definitely more concerned about their children than anything else – they were devastated – and that’s typical of Marty. All of the board members are willing to do anything they can to support him, and we’re all hoping he can recover from this. “Donna was a sweetheart,” Stevens continued. “She was such a

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(Nov. 14, 2014) Delmarva Power’s Emergency Services Partnership Program donated 1,200 residential smoke alarms to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office for distribution throughout Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The smoke alarms have 10-year, long-life, sealed lithium batteries. “We are pleased to be able to donate these smoke alarms so that many area residents have the opportunity to install these life-saving devices,” said John Allen, Delmarva Power Regional vice president. “This donation represents an annual commitment on the part of the members of our Emergency Services Partnership Program, which has worked to proactively strengthen relationships with public safety agencies for the last 14 years.” “It is extremely important for Marylanders to make sure they have working smoke alarms in their homes,” said Maryland Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci. “These life-saving devices have been proven to help citizens avoid injury and even death when a fire breaks out in their homes. We are very appreciative of Delmarva Power’s generosity in making this annual donation of smoke alarms.” Additional organizations supporting this effort include the following: Maryland State Firemen’s Association, Fire and Burn Safety Coalition of Maryland, Maryland State Fire Prevention Commission and the Maryland Fire Chiefs’ Association. Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse provided the alarms to Delmarva Power at a reduced cost to help support the safety effort. Since 2000, Delmarva Power has donated 20,150 regular smoke alarms, 1,042 special needs smoke alarms for the hearing impaired, and 2,050 carbon monoxide alarms to fire safety officials in Maryland and Delaware. For more information about Delmarva Power, visit www.delmarva. com. Follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/delmarvapower and Twitter at www.twitter.com/delmarvaconnect. A mobile app is available at www.delmarva.com/mobileapp.

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Fundraiser planned for Berlin resident, Sat. James Hastings suffered severe injuries after being hit by car while on scooter

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2014) Members of the Berlin community will hold a fundraiser Saturday for 49-year-old James Hastings, who suffered severe injuries after being hit by a car as he pulled out of his driveway on a scooter in August. Berlin police said the Aug. 27 accident occurred as Hastings pulled out on Buckingham Road and was struck by a motorist traveling east. Police also the property Hastings was exiting was partially hidden by a chainlink fence. The car struck the left side of the scooter, throwing Hastings to the ground with the scooter falling on top of him. Police also said Hastings was asphyxiated by his helmet. Rescue workers spent 40 minutes stabilizing Hastings before he was airlifted him helicopter to PRMC. Hastings, who was later transferred to Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital in Pa., suffered brain trauma, broken limbs, internal injuries and cuts and bruises. “He is getting some of his speech back, some of his motor skills,” a police spokesman said. “He still can’t remember the accident itself. I believe

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Art League of OC offering number of winter workshops

(Nov. 14, 2014) The Art League of Ocean City is offering an assortment of classes and workshops this fall and winter at the OC Center for the Arts on 94th Street. • Pasta and Pottery: An evening with a pasta dinner provided by a local restaurant with wine. Participants can make their own pasta bowl, holiday house or celebratory creation out of clay. Ceramics Director Eric Hertz and assistant can help shape visions into pieces of art. Sessions will be on Wednesdays, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17 from 5:30-8 p.m. No experience needed. Must be 21 to be served wine. Fee of $50 for members, $55 nonmembers, includes pasta dinner, clay, firing and all supplies. • Brushes and Bubbly: An encore session has been added this month on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 6:30-9 p.m. Back by popular demand, the November painting will be a winter scene with a forest of evergreen trees covered in snow. The December session takes place on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 6:30-9 p.m. No experience is needed to participate. Canvases, paints, brushes, cups, music and artist guidance with Kathi Stevens is provided. Complete a work of art in one night. Ages 21 and over. Bring beverages and snacks. The cost is $36 per member, $40 for non-members. • Kids Pizza and Pottery: These evenings are always a big hit and the young ones can have fun in a safe group setting under the direction of Hertz and helpers while creating something lasting in clay for themselves or for gift-giving. A movie is shown and pizza and soft drinks are provided. Next sessions are Friday, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19 from 5:307:30p.m. All clay, materials, glazing and firing included. The cost is $30 for members, $38 non-members. • Family Clay Day: With Hertz on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 1:30-3 p.m. Parents and their children can spend the afternoon together creating family memories along with holiday ornaments – all completed in one afternoon. Allow at least two weeks for glazing and firing before ornaments will be ready to take home. All clay, materials, glazing and firing included in the cost. All ages are welcome to participate, however children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $25 for members, $30 non-members. The Art League’s gift shop is stocked with one-of-a-kind artistic creations – jewelry, ceramics, paintings, scarves, glass ornaments, cards – ready for purchase. To sign up for any of these sessions or for more information about any of the ongoing programs and special events offered at the OC Center for the Arts, contact the Art League at 410-524-9433 or visit www.ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org.

SDHS NOGLAM/NOSHAVEMBER Stephen Decatur High School staff members are taking the popular “Noshavember” to a new level. While the men are foregoing shaving, the women are going without glamour and it’s all for charity. Proceeds from Noglam/Noshavember will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Pennies for Patients campaign. Since 2012, the SDHS Acts of Kindness organization has donated more than $3,000 to this cause. Pictured, in back row, are Brian Phillips, Garrett Magaha, Larry Ryan, Tyler Riley, Principal Tom Zimmer, Jason Pylypczuk, Mary Miller, Assistant Principal Ryan Cowder, J.D. Foell, Steve Deakyne, Brian McDermott and Kurt Marx, and in front row, Dale Krantz, Assistant Principal Kathy Cater, Austin Martin, Mary Shockley, Ana Bowers, Lisa Santore-Schwartz, Gwen Lehman, Kim Hudson, Christy Powell, Jamie Thompson and Brittany Tracy.

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Rocket, job boosts both expected at Wallops Despite setback, shore still looking at Va. space center for economic opportunities

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2014) NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility became a popular topic on the campaign trail, often cited by many as a major potential jobs engine in Worcester County. Despite the catastrophic Orbital Sciences Antares rocket failure on Oct. 28, officials in the county believe the future is bright and the potential economic impact on the county is skyhigh. Salisbury University professor Dr. Memo Diriker conducted an economic impact study into the Wallops effect on the Eastern Shore two years ago, showing that more than $200 million in revenue coming to Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties. “That was fairly equally split 45-45 between Worcester and Wicomico and about 10 percent to Somerset,” Diriker said. “That level of economic activity supported over 1,000 jobs in those areas, and by the time you add the entire economic impact of the facility it’s over $400 million and over 3,000 jobs.” Diriker said the potential impact is even greater. “I think the sky is the limit, literally,

because of the testing license that they have for the unmanned aerial systems,” he said. “If unmanned aerial systems are going to be developed commercially wouldn’t you want that industry to be developed near where the testing is done? There are very few testing facilities as big as Wallops. It’s going to be potentially very attractive to existing businesses that have a presence down here as well new businesses and innovative companies planning to come here.” Although some believe the Wallops effect on Worcester County is limited to the southern regions in Snow Hill and Pocomoke, Worcester County Economic Development Deputy Director Meredith M. Mears said Ocean City, Berlin and Ocean Pines also stand to benefit. “There is absolutely a tangible impact on the majority of the county,” Mears said. “With all the launches that have happened and will be happening once they get things straightened up down there, there’s an incredible opportunity for a tourism impact. That means folks who want to see rocket launches can stay in Ocean City, or for folks that come from other areas and set up their businesses perhaps in Pocomoke or Snow Hill but want to live at the beach, home sales would see an impact.” The owner of Hardwire Armor Systems in Pocomoke, for example, lives

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CHECK PRESENTATION The Caine Woods Community Association in Ocean City held its sixth annual charity crab feast at Higgins Crab House in Ocean City, Sept. 20. Approximately 300 people attended the crab feast, the final event of the year for the CWCA’s selected charity, the N.O.E.L. (Nothing Other than Eating and Loving) Community of St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. Caine Woods Community Association board members presented a donation of $5,400 to N.O.E.L. Community representatives during the event. Pictured, in front, are CWCA Special Events Committee chairman, Joe Kostelac; N.O.E.L Community Chairwoman, Katie Coffman; Terry Moody and Pat Hammond of the N.O.E.L. Community; CWCA board member, Donna Umbel and President, Julie Valcourt, and in back, board members Barbara Schmitt, Irene Hansen, Dennis Dare, Mary Ann LeMay, Joan DeMarco, Howard Caplan and Tonja Sas.

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Freeman Stage at Bayside named semifinalist Outdoor performing arts venue in Selbyville up for Levitt AMP Grant Awards

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2014) The Freeman Stage at Bayside in Selbyville, Del. has been selected as a semifinalist for the Levitt AMP Grant Awards. The series features outdoor free concerts featuring a musically diverse lineup of professional artists and entertainers. “Most likely, we would do 10 consecutive weeks in the summer months of 2015 if we win,” said Doug Phillips, the marketing and communications director for Freeman Stage. There is a public online voting

process, which started Nov. 1, and continues until the end of the month. Online voting will determine the top 20 finalists. After registering with the site, and a person can vote up to five times for five different venues. Levitt Pavilions will review those 20 finalists to determine the 10 winners, which will be announced on Dec. 15. The Levitt AMP Grant Awards were created by Levitt Pavilions to serve small and medium sized cities up to 400,000 people. Ten nonprofits or municipalities partnering with a non-profit will receive $25,000 in matching funds to produce the Levitt AMP Music Series in their city. Levitt Pavilions help build art programs in communities by leveraging Levitt’s buying power to acquire well-known acts across the nation to

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Jimmy Fortune to perform at OC Jamboree, Nov. 29

(Nov. 14, 2014) Jimmy Fortune, the former tenor singer for The Statler Brothers, has announced he will appear in West Ocean City for one show this month as part of his ongoing national tour schedule. Fortune toured, sang and performed with the Statler Brothers for 21 years. He was also featured in their weekly television variety show for eight years. He wrote the group’s second No. 1 country hit, “Elizabeth” and followed that up with two more No. 1 hits–“My Only Love” and “Too Much On My Heart.” He also co-wrote the Top 10 hit, “More Than A Name On The Wall” from The Statler Brothers Greatest Hits LP. Fortune and The Statler Brothers were inducted into Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 2007 and Country Music Association Hall of Fame in 2008. After the Statler Brothers retired in 2002, Fortune launched a solo career. Fortune will perform at The OC Jamboree in West Ocean City on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. Advance reservations are strongly urged. Tickets cost $38 and may be purchased by calling The OC Jamboree box office at 410-213-7581 or by going online at www.ocjam.com. All seating is reserved, theater style and strictly limited on a first come basis.

AGH celebrates National Nurse Practitioner Week

(Nov. 14, 2014) As newly insured patients seek access to healthcare, it is important to remember that there are more than 192,000 nurse practitioners in the United States who provide high-quality, cost-effective, comprehensive and patient-centered care. Nurse practitioners are licensed, expert clinicians with advanced education and extensive clinical preparation who provide primary, acute and specialty health care services. In addition to providing a full range of services, nurse practitioners work as partners with their patients, guiding them to make educated health care decisions and healthy lifestyle choices. National Nurse Practitioner Week, Nov. 9-15, is a time to celebrate these health care providers and to remind lawmakers of the importance of removing outdated barriers so they will be allowed to practice to the full extent of their experience and education. Atlantic General Hospital and Health System has 16 nurse practitioners providing care to the residents of and visitors to the community. “Our NPs work tirelessly to provide patients with the care they need. Patients whose primary care providers are NPs have fewer emergency room visits and shorter hospital stays, resulting in lower out-of-pocket costs,” said AGHS nurse practitioner Lisa Bayles.

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MUSEUM GRANTS During the annual fall meeting of the Worcester County Historical Society, grants were awarded to eight of the county museums. Pictured, from left, are Barry Laws, president of the Historical Society; William H. Kerbin, Delmarva Discovery Center; Laura Mears, St. Martin’s Church Foundation; Rita Ullmann, The Costen House Museum; Cynthia Byrd, Julia A. Purnell Museum; Sandra Hurley, Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum; Jeffrey Bacon, Furnace Town Living Heritage Village; and Joan Jenkins, The Rackliffe House Trust. Not pictured was Sandra Hudson of the Girdletree Historical Foundation.

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WPS PLAY The play “Monster in the Closet,” by Angela D. Stewart, was presented at Worcester Preparatory School by sixth grade students on Oct. 28. The monster, called “Murray,” doesn’t want to scare children but instead to be included in the video games the children play. Directed by English teachers Geneva Sampson and Susan Godwin, along with senior Caroline Lewis, “Monster in the Closet” was performed for parents and friends of the Class of 2021 and fellow students in Pre-Kindergarten through grade 8 at the school. Pictured are cast and crew.

Karen Prengaman, left, Joann Landon and Jim Adcock display art Oct. 8 at Hallmark News Center’s Holiday Open House at White Marlin Mall in West Ocean City.

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Worcester County Superintendent of Schools, Jerry Wilson, Ph.D. was the guest speaker during the Nov. 5 weekly Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines–Ocean City meeting. Pictured, from left, are Kiwanis Programs and Speakers Chair, J. Graham Caldwell; Coordinator of Public Relations and Special Programs for Worcester County Schools, Barbara Witherow; Kiwanis Club President, Carolyn Dryzga and Wilson.

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YARD SALE Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club Immediate Past President, David Blair, seated, is surrounded by past presidents, Arlan Kinney and Larry Michnick, treasurer, Margaret Mudron and new member, Cliff Berg during the 2014 yard sale.

SDHS STUDENTS HONOR VETS Several Stephen Decatur High School clubs work with American Legion Post #166 to collect various supplies, toiletries and other amenities for troops. In addition, the Connections Club designed and wrote more than 100 cards that contained inspirational messages. Pictured, Connections Club members, back row, Megan Mitchell, Maury Izzett, Brennan Holloway, Adam Kristick, Brooks Holloway, Tyler Keiser, Matt Kristick, Trent Chetelat, Megan McConnell and Laura James, and in front, Stephen Decatur Middle School student Izzy Kristick and SDHS students Katie Bear, Hannah Wilson, Dalton Warren, Caroline Hammond, Claire Edmunds and Stella Cunningham.

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Breweries see growth opportunity via joint marketing

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2014) The state of craft beer is strong. Brewery, restaurant and hotel owners gathered at Burley Oak in Berlin on Monday, Nov. 10 to provide industry insight into just how successful the craft beer industry has become and where it might go next. Organizer Ann Hillyer, from OceanCity.com, said 90 people RSVP’d to attend he first “State of Craft Beer on the Shore” forum. “That is a real tribute to how interesting and exciting local craft beer is,” she said. “I think it’s going to mean that we will be successful in making Ocean City a craft beer destination. We want to rival Bend, Ore. and Ashville, N.C.” Hillyer said many believe craft beer is a fad and that a number of area restaurants are not serving local craft beer. “Some restaurants didn’t even know you existed,” she said. “Awareness and education is absolutely key to the success of making Ocean City a craft beer destination. We want to drink more beer. We want to create more demand for craft beer and we want to make sure that everybody to knows … that Ocean City is the place to come to get outrageous craft beers.” Hillyer said there were 18 craft breweries in the region shore and nine within 30 minutes of Berlin. “This is a real collaborative effort,” she said. “I have never worked with people who are more collaborative than the breweries. It’s an amazing group of people. What they are selling and what they are producing is worth celebrating and it’s worth bringing the focus so we can make Ocean City a craft beer destination.” According to Anthony Towery, also from OceanCity.com, the craft brewing movement began in San Francisco in 1965 when Fritz Maytag took over the Anchor Brewing Company. “Maytag comes from a family of pioneers. His grandfather founded the washing machine company. His father developed Maytag blue cheese,” he said. “His beer, ‘Anchor Steam,’ was the first really to challenge status the quo with big, hoppy flavors.” Maytag would go on to mentor the founders of other pioneering companies, including Starbucks and Sierra Nevada. Towery said the emergence of Anchor Steam also spurred the home brewer explosion of the 1980s. “I heard Ann mention the word ‘fad’ and I’ve gotten that a lot too,” Towery said. “My contention is fads lose momentum as they go on; revolutions get

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stronger. And craft beer is getting stronger every day.” Towery said there were more than 3,000 craft breweries in the U.S. in 2014 with more than 2,000 more on the way. Seventy five percent of all Americans live within 10 miles of a brewery. In 2013, craft beer contributed $33.9 billion to U.S. economy, including more than 360,000 jobs. Craft beer sales rose 17.2 percent in 2013 while overall sales fell 1.9 percent. Overall exports fell during the same year, while craft beer exports grew 49 percent. Towery attributed the craft beer boom on the Eastern Shore to ample land, an abundance of clean water and easy access to highways, distribution networks and prime markets. “Craft beer can increase tourism during the shoulder season and off season,” he said. “It can also bring a higher number of more affluent visitors. As long as I can remember this is a target demographic that Ocean City has wanted to cater to and I think craft beer is a way that we can get these visitors here year round.” Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association representative Susan Jones, not surprisingly, advocated partnerships between breweries, hotels and restaurants. “We are all gathered here today because we can bring more revenue to our area by partnering,” she said. “We need to create planned activities for the visitors. They are no longer willing to just sit on the beach and read a book. We have to give people a reason to come to Ocean City and to our local area.” Jones said hotel packages could in-

clude brew cruises, beer pairings with local restaurants, walking tours and group tours. “For the restaurants in the room I think it’s really exciting,” she said. “The more taps you have at your bar with local beers, you’re helping the local movement. It’s really all about buying local these days.” Restaurants, said Jones, can offer beer flights, beer pairings, beer dinners and “hoppy” hours. “The possibilities are endless,” she said. “The whole idea is to work together and partner.” “The people that drink beer are going to make this destination,” Jones continued. “If you drink it and you ask for it at the restaurants … that will let the restaurants know that they need to serve the local craft beers.” Tom Knorr of Evolution Craft Brewing Co. and Bryan Brushmiller of Burley Oak Brewing Company delivered the keynote address, “Why Local Beer is Better.” “Local is so good because of money,” Brushmiller said. “The number one thing about small businesses or buying local is the fact that the money stays in the community. Seventy percent of our revenue comes from the front of this house right here; $5 and $6 pints of beer have built this small business. By you guys coming in and buying a pint of beer … we are able employ 14 people. That’s 14 people that are supporting their families that live here locally. It doesn’t really get more local than that.” Brushmiller said money spent in a local business filters back into the communities. “We’re keeping all our money here See BREWERIES Page 35

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New employees Raymond Perdue of Snow Hill has joined the staff of First Shore Federal Savings & Loan Association as controller. Perdue graduated from Salisbury University with a major in accounting in 2008. He assumes the office vacated with the promotion of Sue Vincent to chief of internal auditing and Snow Hill branch manager. Vincent of Salisbury has been named head of internal audit and Snow Hill Branch manager for First Shore Federal Savings & Loan Association. Vincent has been with First Shore for more than 18 years, serving as controller for the past 11 years. She has a degree in business administration and accounting from Bloomsburg State College in Bloomsburg, Pa.

Proceeds from a 50/50 raffle held during the Coastal Association of REALTORS October Business Card Exchange have been donated to the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation in Ocean City. Pictured, from left, are CAR Education and Communications Administrator, Veronica Bishop; CAR Events Committee members, Kathy Lowing and Pam Wadler; Believe in Tomorrow Program Manager, Wayne Littleton and October Business Card Exchange co-sponsor, Will Esham. Not pictured is co-sponsor Jason Cook. Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation Beach Respite Housing Program provides critically ill children and their families a much-needed getaway to the beach. The resort facilities include a four-unit apartment building on 66th Street; a house on the bay at 28th Street—the first respite house in the country to focus on the needs of military pediatrics--and a townhouse in Fenwick Island, Del.

OC Chamber of Commerce presents decorating contest By Taylor Sloan Intern (Nov. 14, 2014) The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce is hosting a light-decorating contest this holiday season. The contest is open to chamber members and Ocean City residents. The categories for displays include general business, hotel/motel (indoor or outdoor), restaurant and residential (outdoor only). The registration form is available at www.oceancity.org under events. All forms must be submitted by Monday, Nov. 18. Winners will be recognized during the chamber business after hours on Jan. 8 at BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street. Last year, 40 businesses and residents competed for best light displays. The 2013 winners for indoor restaurant light displays were Dead Freddie’s on 64th Street, first place; Galaxy 66 Bar and Grille on 66th Street; second place and Bull on the Beach on 94th Street, third place. Crab Alley located in West Ocean City on Golf Course Road, received best restaurant outdoor light display award. The hotel indoor winners were The Lighthouse Club Hotel on 52nd Street, first place; the Holiday Inn Hotel Express and Suites, second place and the Comfort Inn located at the Gold Coast Mall, third place. First place for general business indoor light displays was Old Pro Golf on 136th Street. Bank of Delmarva took second place and Donaway Furniture on 130th Street finished third. General business indoor light display winners were Paws and Claws located in West Ocean City, first place; Homeworks Carpet One on 84th Street, second place and Ocean City

Florist on 129th Street, third place. The residential winner was Bob Hammond and best overall light display was awarded to Designing Windows on 82nd Street. The 2014 Chamber Lights Decorating Contest is sponsored by The Clarion Fountainbleau Hotel. Santa’s Helpers include LaserTone Business Systems Funcade, ReMax – Elaine Davidson, ReMax Crossroads Rental Division, Old Pro Golf, Greene Turtle, Blue Ox, Bank of Delmarva, Mann Properties, Professional Mortgage Services, Inc., United Work & Travel, BJ’s on the Water, Holiday Inn Express, Ocean City Florist, Farmers Bank of Willards and Atlantic Physical Therapy. For more information on the 2014 Chamber Lights Decorating contest, email Lisa Dennis at Lisa@OceanCity.org or Melanie Pursel at Melanie@OceanCity.org.

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Messick offers affordable furniture at Furnish Again

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2014) Landlords, rental agents, Realtors and anyone else with a need for low-cost closeout, replacement or consignment furniture take note: there’s a new store in Selbyville. Operated by Bethany Resort Furnishings and Donaway Furniture’s Kim Messick and managed by her niece, Kayla, the new Furnish Again specializes in offbeat low-cost items of high quality and sturdy craftsmanship. “I try to find things of value, and guess how many I should buy. I’ve got a lot of recliners coming, because people like to buy recliners for the holidays, and they’ll be starting at $249 new,” she said on a tour of the monthold showroom. Messick said she was in the market for a bit more warehouse space to store carpet, when she saw what would eventually become Furnish Again just off northbound 113 when entering Selbyville from the south. The building had the warehouse she wanted and a showroom she wasn’t necessarily interested in, but the idea grew on her. A bit of reconditioning later and Furnish opened its doors for the first time about one month ago. It’s a clean and bright open space, but beyond that the interior becomes hard to describe for a simple reason. “We have a lot of turnover,” Kayla Messick said. Items are priced to sell and they sell quickly. “I had a lamp back here I marked to $5. I love having little surprises hidden away in the shop,” Kim said. Messick said she once had 75 pillows at a MSRP of $49, but she wanted them gone, so she reduced the price to $5 and watched them go. “I go on eight buying trips a year. With owning the other stores all the manufacturer’s reps let me know when something’s being dropped so they can sell it to me for 50 percent off. So we pass that value on to our clients. We try

Breweries, hotels, restaurants come together for forum Continued from Page 33 on the shore,” he said. Knorr said many local breweries pass their knowledge on to hotel and restaurant staff. “We’ll educate them throughout the process, which actually makes your staff looks great in the eyes of your guests,” he said. “That’s something that big beer can’t offer.” Knorr said all 18 craft brewers on the Eastern Shore bring something different to the table. “They are all completely different, but really all of them have a lot of soul, which is the coolest thing about this.”

to price it so it doesn’t sit here,” she said. Items from the other stores make their way into Furnish Again’s inventory if they’ve been discontinued or it’s the last one of its kind to make way for different items in those stores. Messick said Furnish Again is perfect for people with small children or large dogs who might need a new sofa on a moment’s notice. “There was a lady in here who was just starting out with a two-year old — we furnished her whole living room for $89. She got a sofa, a cocktail [table] and two end tables and the bill was $89. We made her day,” Kayla said. Also, those with rental properties who aren’t looking to furnish them to bleeding-edge design standards can find a nice deal or two. “A lot of people with vacant houses are buying our furniture to stage them, so people can see what they look like with furniture,” Messick said. For staging purposes, for rentals and replacements, to fill or furnish a room, sometimes you need a good solid piece of low-cost furniture. Now there’s another place to add onto your lists: Furnish Again in Selbyville.

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Kimmerly Messick, left, owner of Bethany Resort Furnishing, Donaway Furniture and now Furnish Again, stands in the showroom of her new Selbyville store with niece and manager, Kayla Messick.

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Petito Md. female winner for Wendy’s HS Heisman Award

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 14, 2014) When Stephen Decatur senior Jillian Petito was called down to the guidance office on Monday, she was thrilled to learn she was chosen as Maryland’s female winner in the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award competition. “It is such a huge honor, it really left me speechless once I found out,” Petito said Monday. “I was completely stunned and in disbelief when they told me. It’s still hard for me to grasp that I get to represent my school and state with this award.” School officials agree. “Jillian is an outstanding representation of the types of student-athletes we have at Decatur. She is hard working, caring and thinks ‘team first,’” said Decatur Principal Tom Zimmer. “When I told her she had won the state award, she was clearly excited and humbled at the same time. Her reaction was that of a star who doesn’t want all the attention focused on her.” Petito was told she could call her parents to tell them the news, but when she looked at her phone, her mom, Susan, had already sent her a congratulatory text message. “For Jillian to have been selected as Maryland’s female winner is just an amazing honor,” Susan Petito said. “I know she is very proud to represent Stephen Decatur High School and the state of Maryland in this pursuit, and of course, we couldn’t be more proud of her success.” Each year, thousands of students from across the country apply for the award. Students are judged on their academic achievements, community service, leadership and athletic accomplishments. A male and female winner was chosen from each school. They receive a Heisman patch and certificate. The field was then narrowed down to 1,020 finalists (10 senior males and females from each state and District of Columbia). Those selected were awarded a bronze medal, Heisman patch and $25 Wendy’s gift card. The finalist group was then cut to 102 winners (one male and female from each state and the District of Columbia), which was announced Nov. 10. The state winners each earn a silver medal, Heisman patch and $50 Wendy’s gift card. Of the 10 Maryland female finalists, Petito was named the state winner. Patrick Cha of Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School is the male winner. A judging panel selected 12 national finalists from the 102 state winners earlier this week. The national finalists in-

Decatur football squad trounces Snow Hill, 41-8

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During Stephen Decatur’s girls' soccer banquet this week, senior Jillian Petito earned team MVP accolades and First Team All-Conference honors. Petito also received Minds In Motion recognition. She was also the female state winner for the Wendy's High School Heisman Award program.

cluded one senior male and one senior female from each of the six geographic Heisman regions. Unfortunately, Petito was not chosen as a national finalist. “I’m definitely more than pleased of how far I made it,” Petito said Wednesday night. “It’s amazing that I was able to make it that far and it’s really such an honor. I’m so thankful to be recognized as a state winner and could not be happier.” Petito just wrapped up her fourth soccer season competing for Decatur. A team captain, she led the Lady Seahawks with 26 goals and 12 assists. The 17-year-old was named team MVP and she received First Team All-Bayside Conference honors. Petito also earned Minds In Motion recognition presented to athletes who achieve a 3.25 GPA or higher while participating in their sport. Coach Maggie Berke said Petito is someone all players can look to for guidance and motivation. “Jill is a one-of-a-kind student-athlete. The finesse she shows on the field and in the classroom are unmatched,” Berke said. “I was not surprised to hear she was up for this award due to her athletic performance, but to learn that her academic performance is at the same caliber was inspirational. That is all due to her hard work, focus and dedication to every task given to her.” During academic days this season, Berke said Petito was heavy into the books, taking advantage of her time, unless a teammate needed help. She was always eager to assist them. Petito also plays basketball and lacrosse for Decatur and competes for the Sea Bay Lacrosse Club and Ace

Soccer Club. “Jillian has been a leader at SDHS for the last four years in and out of the classroom. Rarely has she taken a night off between her three sports and full course load,” said Amy Fenzel-Mergott, Petito’s basketball coach, Algebra 3 and AP Calculus teacher. “While her daily agenda would make others’ heads spin, Jillian makes it look easy. In addition to how hard she works, Jillian is a class act on and off the court, is completely unselfish and a role model.” Petito is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Worcester County Youth Council. She has a 4.0 GPA on a 4-point scale. Some classes she is taking this year include AP Calculus BC, economics and zoology. Petito has verbally committed to play Division I lacrosse for Mount St. Mary’s University. “Jillian’s dedication both in the classroom and on the athletic field sets her apart from her peers. She has taken on a rigorous course load including AP level courses,” Decatur Counselor Valerie Brady said. “She manages leadership roles on the field with poise and determination. Jillian has set clear goals for herself and her future and has gone above and beyond to make her dreams her reality.” “Jillian is a great kid, just a pleasure to be around. She is self-motivated and puts in the time and effort in class and sports to be very successful in each,” Zimmer said. “She will be successful in college and in life. If I had a school full of Jillian Petito’s, my job would be simple.”

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 14, 2014) The Stephen Decatur Seahawks were pumped and ready to battle their Worcester County rival football team, the Snow Hill Eagles, last Friday in Berlin. “The kids were focused. They had one goal, to win the game, and they weren’t going to let anything get in the way,” Decatur Coach Bob Knox said after the Seahawks’ 41-8 victory. On Senior Night, when the Decatur 12th graders were honored, the Seahawks took it to the Eagles. Senior Sam Coates scored on a 15-yard run to put Decatur on the board. Quarterback Justin Meekins, a senior, took the ball into the end zone from 36 yards out to give the Seahawks a 13-0 lead. By halftime, the Berlin squad led 34-0. Snow Hill scored with about five minutes left in the game to spoil Decatur’s shutout. “It was the first game all year where we had no fumbles, no interceptions, no blocked kicks, no penalties at inopportune times and no mental lapses. They finally put it together,” Knox said. “It was a total team effort. “[The coaches] were really happy, especially for the seniors. They won their last game.” Decatur senior quarterback Justin Meekins rushed six times for 89 yards and one touchdown. He was 4-for-8 throwing for 65 yards. Meekins threw three touchdown passes. Sophomore Ed Zonnak rushed 13 times, racking up 94 yards. Dryden Brous, a junior, ran the ball six times for 49 yards and one touchdown. Coates tallied 46 yards on four carries. He logged one rushing touchdown and caught a 15yard pass from Meekins for a touchdown. R.J. Hayman, a senior, chipped in with two touchdown receptions. Knox was also impressed with freshman John Ford, who had two successful kickoffs. The Decatur defense was led by Coates, Brous and juniors Cole Barrett and Andre Jordan. “The seniors ended on a good note and it was great for the underclassmen to see what it takes [to win] and what it can be like,” Knox said. Decatur had several tight matches this season, but the Seahawks struggled to come out on the winning end. The squad finished the season 2-8. “I’m so proud of these kids. They kept fighting and they never quit all year long,” Knox said. The team will graduate its quarterback and several other key contributors, but most of the offensive line will be See SEAHAWKS Page 39

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SD cross country season successful, Stigler says

WEEK 10 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 10 winner is senior quarterback Justin Meekins. On hand for the recent presentation, from left, are Coach Bob Knox, Meekins and Earl Conley of the Bank of Ocean City.

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov.14, 2014) All National Football League team fans are invited to participate in this year’s newly dubbed 5K Challenge, which was formally known as the Ravens vs. Steelers 5K. Tomorrow, Pit & Pub will find out if they reign supreme for the third year in a row and Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon will be looking to capture their first win. The competition kicks off at 9 a.m. on the Boardwalk at 27th Street, will continue down to Fourth Street and then come back. This year, organizers decided to See WEAR Page 40

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 14, 2014) Eight Stephen Decatur cross country runners battled fast athletes and a challenging course during the 3A state championship meet last Saturday at Hereford High School in Parkton. “The competition was tough, as expected. At states, you can always expect a fast race, and that is really difficult at the Hereford course,” said Decatur Coach Jody Stigler. “The terrain is very difficult, especially for kids from the Eastern Shore.” The Lady Seahawks qualified for the state meet after the team finished third overall out of 12 schools in the 3A South Regional championship, Oct. 30, at Oak Ridge Park in Hughesville. The Decatur boys’ team finished sixth at regionals and failed to qualify for states. The top 15 individual runners in the boys’ and girls’ regional races automatically advanced to states, and since Decatur senior Parker Harrington finished seventh overall, he qualified for the championship. Harrington crossed the finish line 88th out of 178 runners participating in the state competition. He completed the race in 18:33.7. “Parker did well. He went out a little too hard and he was in the top 20 for the first mile or so,” Stigler said. “After that, he kind of hit the wall a little bit, but still had a pretty good showing.” The Decatur girls’ squad placed 17th at states. Senior Jenna Reimer led the Seahawks. She finished 34th out of 160 female runners (21:15.7). Also participating in the state competition were junior Alison Alvarado (112th, 23:43.1), sophomore Peyton Dunham (118th, 24:17.8),

senior Meya Chilengi (123rd, 24:25.9), sophomore Rose Billings (130th, 24:37.5), freshman Maya Knepp (145th, 25:09.7) and junior Katie Hofman (148th, 25:29.5). “I thought the girls did pretty good. No one ran their PR, but that was expected because the course is probably the most difficult course that we have ran throughout the season,” Stigler said. “The standout performer was probably Jenna, who came in the top 35.” Overall, Stigler thought the season went well. The Decatur boys’ squad won four out of six regularseason meets, while the girls took top honors in three. Both teams finished third during the Oct. 22 Bayside Conference championship. “I think that we were a much better team at the end of the season than we were at the beginning of the season, so I believe that it was successful,” Stigler said. “I feel like the season went by really quick, and it was a lot of fun,” said Reimer, who transferred to Decatur before the 2014-15 school year from North Penn High School in Pennsylvania. “The team’s great, the coaches are great and it’s just been a great year.” While several seniors who contributed this season will graduate, a number of juniors and underclassmen will return for 2015. “We will lose two boys and two girls from our top seven next year,” Stigler said. “Although they are some of our better runners, we have a good foundation going in to next year assuming no attrition, injuries, etc.” Before the 2015 cross country season, Stigler said a majority of the Seahawks will be participating in the upcoming winter indoor track season.

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Seahawks focused during final game Continued from Page 37 back next season. A number of players on the defensive line will return as well. “We’re going to change our style of play and go back to old school, Knox ball– ‘line up, smack you in the mouth, here we come and stop us if you can,’” Knox said. “We adjusted [our play style] this year and last year [to cater to] the athletes we had.” Decatur’s team banquet is Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. at Seacrets on 49th Street, and all are invited. The cost is $15 at the door.

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Cheerleaders ready to compete Berlin Pop Warner Junior Peewee team to show off talent at championships

By Taylor Sloan Intern (Nov. 14, 2014) The Berlin Pop Warner Junior Peewee Cheerleaders will compete in Albany, N.Y. for the Eastern Region Championships, Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Times Union Center. “They have a good chance of winning,” Head Coach Jessie Parsons said. The Eastern Region Champi-

onships include Pop Warner teams from New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. The teams will be categorized by the age of the girls, number of participants and their stunt abilities. The squad placed second in their level three, small, junior peewee division at the bayside competition held at the Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury last month. The junior peewee squad has been training since the beginning of August. During that time, the girls practiced four nights a week, and three nights

September through November. If the peewee cheerleaders place first or second at the Eastern Regional Championships competition they will advance to the national championship held at Walt Disney World’s Wide World of Sports on Dec. 8. The junior peewee cheerleaders range in age from 8-11 years old, and they are in third through fifth grades. The cheerleaders are required to keep their grades up. Pop Warner monitors scholastics and collects report cards at the beginning of the season and those See LOCAL Page 40

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Local cheer team to compete in reg. championships Continued from Page 38 issued in the fall. Berlin Pop Warner’s coordinators, Tony Morris and Debbie Donahue, and coaches volunteer their time. Many of the coaches have full-time jobs and dedicate their time to lead the teams. Parents and coaches pay for their own travel expenses such as gas, hotels and food. Berlin Pop Warner is accepting monetary donations for its football and cheer program. Donations are tax deductible and can be mailed to: Worcester County Youth Football P.O. Box 205 Berlin, Md. 21811. For information on the Worcester County Youth Football and Cheerleading Berlin Seahawks, call 443-783-8628 or visit www.BerlinSeahawks.com.

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(Above) Riders wait in line to board the Winterfest Express under the heated pavilion during the Winterfest of Lights opening ceremony last year at Northside Park on 125th Street. (Right) The "Winterfest of Lights" display welcomes guests to the park as hot chocolate is available inside the Winterfest Village. (Below) Ocean City Elementary School’s “OC Stars” perform holiday songs and dance during last year’s opening ceremony.

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2014) Make memories the children will remember forever and discover some holiday spirit during the 22nd annual Winterfest of Lights, which returns to illuminate Northside Park on Thursday, Nov. 20. The opening ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. and includes Ocean City Elementary School’s “OC Stars” performing holiday songs and dance, an appearance from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Mayor Rick Meehan will “flip the switch” to illuminate the 50-foot Christmas tree and light displays and officially open the Winterfest of Lights. In addition, there will be free rides on the Winterfest Express after the celebration. A 12-minute tram ride will dazzle guests with holiday music, through 58 acres of more than 400 displays from fairytale characters to the 12 Days of Christmas. From Nov. 20 through Jan. 4, 2015, visitors will have the opportunity to see almost one million lights during their ride through the park. 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. For the first time, Mrs. Claus will join Santa to help spread the holiday spirit, with her focus on staying healthy and helping others. “Mrs. Claus is a terrific addition to Winterfest of Lights. Meeting and interacting with Mrs. Claus will be wonderful for our visitors,” said Frank

Miller, Special Events superintendent for the Town of Ocean City. The 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 thanks to the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Booster. This year marks 50 years of the Ocean City Boardwalk Tram, and to celebrate, visitors can take their photo with a classic Winterfest Express tram car. Last year, the Coca Cola polar bears was the new display, and this year’s See WINTERFEST Page 42

Who holds $1M winning ticket purchased at GT?

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2014) One lucky person purchased a winning Monopoly Millionaires’ Club ticket worth $1 million at the Greene Turtle in West Ocean City, but the winner has yet to come forward. Maryland Lottery announced last Friday that the state had its first Monopoly Millionaires’ Club winner, giving the ticket holder 182 days to claim the prize in person at lottery headquarters in Baltimore. “We have an idea of who won because only five tickets were sold in the entire restaurant. Two of the tickets were purchased by employees,” Greene Turtle General Manager Chad Rogers said. “We think it is a local guy who probably has not even looked at his ticket yet. Everyone is freaking out and we are curious to find out the winner. If it is who we think it is we are extremely happy for him.” It just so happens, the man they believe won came into the Greene Turtle on Tuesday night. He said he did not win the $21 million and was unaware of the other chances. Rogers told him about the 14 $1 million dollar winners, how one winning ticket was purchased there and the man left immediately to go check his ticket. As of press time on Wednesday afternoon, no one has come forward and the man believed to See TURTLE Page 43

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Winterfest of Lights tradition for area residents, visitors Continued from Page 41 focus was on refurbishing the 12 Days of Christmas displays. They are large, costly and the renovations will continue into next year, Miller said. “It is important to keep everything we have in proper condition,” he said. Winterfest lovers can look forward to slightly different music this year, which is timed to the displays, he 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, 91,748 people came to view the displays on 127th Street during the 42-night holiday tradition, ac-

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Top 11 Lighting Displays.” It followed Disney-MGM Studios display in Orlando. Winterfest of Lights runs nightly through Jan. 4, 2015 at Northside Park on 127th Street. Hours of operation are 5:30-9:30 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 www. http://oceancitymd.gov/Recreation_and_Parks/specialevents.html or call Ocean City’s Recreation and Parks Department at 410-250-0125 for more information.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) While it seems that chaos is taking over, you get everything back to normal, even if it means being more than a little assertive with some people. Expect to hear more job-related news soon.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Expect to be able to move ahead with your workplace plans now that you have a good idea of what you might have to face. You also can anticipate a welcome change on the home front.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A quieter period settles in, giving you a chance to catch your breath, as well as allowing for more time to handle some important family matters. The arts dominate this weekend. Enjoy them.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The frustrations of last week have pretty much played themselves out. You should find things going more smoothly, especially with those allimportant personal matters.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Once again, you find a creative way to resolve a pesky problem in short order. However, a matter involving a possible breach of confidence might need a bit more time to check out. Reuniting with an old friend could lead to the sharing of some great new experiences. But be careful you don’t find yourself once again being supercritical or overly judgmental.

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You should be seeing some positive results following your move toward repairing that unraveling relationship. There might be some setbacks, but staying with it ultimately pays off.

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Turtle will get $1K for selling ticket Continued from Page 41 have won has yet to spill the beans. The Monopoly Millionaire’s Club, borrowing from the popular Hasbro board game, allows players to choose five numbers from one to 52, or mark “Quick Pick” to allow a computer to select numbers at random. Each pay slip allows up to four sets of numbers to be played, with a computer selecting an additional number from one to 28 representing a property on the Monopoly game board. Each play costs $5. New Jersey Lottery announced on Monday that it sold a winning ticket for the new multi-state draw game’s top prize of $21 million, triggering 14 $1 million prizes, including one to a player at the Greene Turtle. The as-yet unclaimed winning Millionaires’ Club ticket number is 10535-0209-0872. Tickets went on sale Oct. 19. The maximum top prize is $25 million and a minimum of 10 $1 million prizes are triggered each time the top prize is awarded. Each week the top prize is not won the number of $1 million prizes increases. Players can also win a $1 million prize and a free trip to Las Vegas on the upcoming national primetime “Monopoly Millionaires’ Club” television show, debuting in February. An audience of players will be randomly selected after codes from their tickets are entered on PlayMMC.com and they

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ment in the home could go a long way to help dissipate anger and resolve problems, especially those affecting children. It won’t be easy, but you can do it.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A recent act of kindness

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The good news is that the

sure-footed Goat can rely on his or her skill to get around obstacles in the workplace. The not-so-good news is that new impediments could turn up later.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A change of pace is welcome but

also confusing. Before you make decisions one way or another, be sure you know precisely what it is you’re being asked to do. Don’t fret if you don’t get the gratitude you think you’re owed for doing a nice thing for someone. There might be a good reason for that. In any event, what’s important is that you did it.

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making the sort of wise decisions that ultimately shed new light on dark situations.

collect the properties needed for a ple coming in to play the lottery in property set. hopes of becoming a second winner,” These selected players will be flown he said. to Las Vegas for the show’s taping Every year, more than 34 million where they will receive a free five-day, winning lottery tickets go unclaimed four-night stay for two, transportation, because people do not realize they won. meals and spending money. In 2013, more than $2 billion in unMonopoly Millionaires’ Club lottery claimed tickets were recorded. A new game drawings are held Fridays at 11:15 app claims to have found a solution. p.m. Tickets for “Lottolotto” allows the game are cur- ‘Everyone is freaking out and we users to check their rently available in lottery tickets for are curious to find out the winner. every U.S. lottery 23 states. “This is an ex- If it is who we think it is we are game from daily, reciting addition to tail and national extremely happy for him.’ our game line-up Greene Turtle General Manager sources. Players simthat we hope will ply take a picture of Chad Rogers attract new playtheir lottery ticket ers and will conand the app identifies tinue to be enjoyed by our current the lottery game, state of origin, drawplayers,” Stephen Martino, director of ing date, ticket number and results. The the Maryland Lottery and Gaming app provides past drawing results inControl Agency said. stantly and sends information regardFor selling the winning ticket, the ing future drawings. Greene Turtle will receive a $1,000 Since 1973, the Maryland Lottery bonus from the Maryland Lottery. and Gaming Control Agency has Twelve years ago, a customer won awarded nearly $21.2 billion in prizes to $12,500 playing Keno at the Greene lottery winners and $13.9 billion in revTurtle on Route 611. The man went enue to the state of Maryland. One of straight to Baltimore, cashed his ticket Maryland’s largest revenue sources, a and came back to tip the bartender. number of state programs and services Others have won $1,200 and $1,500 including education, public safety and playing a horse racing game in the health, human resources and the envirestaurant, Rogers said. ronment are supported by the Mary“The recognition we have received land Lottery. For more information visit has all been positive, especially the peo- www.mdlottery.com.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Encouraging a friendlier environ-

is beginning to show some unexpected (but very welcome) results. On another note, expect to hear more about a possible move to another locale.

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Irene Ullmann, left, and Debby Markow take a break from their Mah Jongg tourney to smile for a photo at the Golden Sands Club on 109th Street, Oct. 30.

Barbara-Ann Levin, left and Barbara Parr participate in the Mah Jongg tourney, Oct. 30, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the Golden Sands Club on 109th Street.

Joe White, owner of The Shrimp Boat in West Ocean City, left, and Sam Ewancio of Girl Scout Troop #724, center, host a fundraiser to benefit the Worcester County Humane Society last Thursday. Ewancio is working on her "Gold Award Project" to remodel the lobby of the no-kill shelter. They are pictured with WCHS Executive Director, Linda Lugo.

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Kim and Wayne Young, left, and Ronna Pishtey, owner of Green Doors, and Joe Pishtey, economic development coordinator for the Town of Snow Hill, enjoy the Rock the River music festival last Saturday.

Brad and Megan Bayline of Carey Distributing relax at Harvest Moon in Snow Hill last Saturday afternoon.

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Diane Armstrong, owner of Serenity Shoppe, and musician Mike Armstrong of Mood Swingers band, smile for a photo during the inaugural Rock the River festival last Saturday.

Working the beer truck during Snow Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Rock the River concert, from left, are Fran and Doug Wright, owners of Chanceford Hall Bed & Breakfast, and Lisa Moyer, executive director, Snow Hill Chamber of Commerce.

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov.14, 2014) Crop Out Cancer Day will be celebrated at the Clarion Resort hotel on 101st Street today, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. A $40 donation to the American Cancer Society will provide a space to scrapbook and the use of tools. “Scrapbooking is an awesome way to preserve your memories of lost loves ones to cancer,” said organizer Susan Childs. There will be a silent auction, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. The vendors will be providing special donations to the American Cancer Society for door prizes. If a donation is made, a small token of appreciation will be handed out. Cancer society merchandise will be available for purchase at the event. The Clarion’s crystal ballroom will be open through Nov. 17 for anyone who wants to put scrapbooks together. Crop Out Cancer is the final Pink Ribbon Classic Series event for 2014. In August, the Capt. Steve Harman Poor Girls Open ladies-only tournament kicked off the series, raising $65,000 for the ACS. Most of the other events took place in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and included a card, game, and mahjong party and luncheon; tennis and golf tournaments; the annual Making Strides 5K Run and Walk on the Boardwalk; a Mah Jongg tourney and a party with live music at Seacrets. Pamper Yourself for Charity Raffle was ongoing throughout October. While some money raised through the Pink Ribbon Classic goes toward national breast cancer research, the remainder stays on the Eastern Shore, where it will be used for education projects, patient programs and services. Some of the local programs include free wigs for patients; the Look Good Feel Better program, which teaches patients how to cope with the cosmetic side-effects of treatment; Reach to Recovery, a one-on-one support visita-

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There will be wine baskets, gift certificates and golf packages, as well as other items up for grabs in the auction. Organizers expect between 100 to 200 people to attend the event in the upstairs dining room. Elks Lodge will be offering wine to purchase. “This will be the 26th year we present Play It Safe in Ocean City to the high school graduates. This fundraiser is instrumental in helping us provide a free-of-charge week for the kids to have fun and be safe while doing it,” said co-organizer Donna Greenwood. “The generosity of the Ocean City community, businesses and organizations supporting this project are why we have been providing this treat for a quarter century.”

The event is sponsored by the Worcester County Health Department, Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee, and Town of Ocean City. Students from Stephen Decatur High School will be assisting during the dinner. Tickets cost $14 for adults, $6 for children 4-9 years old, and children under 4 eat for free. Tickets will be available at the door. The auction ends at 6:45 p.m. For more information, contact Greenwood at 410-289-7060. The Play It Safe program is an effort to prevent high school graduates from choosing drugs or alcohol while on their senior week in Ocean City. It provides free events for high schoolaged visitors, while encouraging them to make informed and healthy

choices. Approximately 165,000 teenagers have signed up for the free activities since the program’s inception. The 2014 program featured about 50 events including kayak relays, basketball, tennis, pizza-eating contests, dance parties, dodge ball, stand-up paddle boarding, karaoke, moonlight bowling, laser tag, beach volleyball, indoor and outdoor miniature golf and T-shirt tie-dying. The Worcester County Health Department and Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee coordinated the 2014 program with support from the Town of Ocean City, Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention, Maryland Network of Prevention Coordinators and local businesses and organizations.

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By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Nov. 14, 2014) The concept of distinction is universal and all things are privy to the standards of being. Cooking is no exception and is highlighted by the theory of individuality. But in order for uniqueness to prevail, one must be cognizant of current culinary trends. Thanksgiving menu planning is upon us and Heritage Turkeys are up for review. Prized for their rich flavor and beautiful plumage, Heritage Turkeys are the ancestors of the common Broad Breasted White which comprises most of the supermarket turkeys sold today.

According to Cook’s Illustrated, starting in the 1950s, turkey breeders, catering to consumer preferences for white meat, started breeding turkeys to have big breasts and small legs. These birds could grow to full size on less feed and in half the time as the old-breed turkeys could–making turkey cheaper than ever. In addition, farmers started raising birds indoors and introduced artificial insemination, which made turkey a year-round option. As a result, Heritage Turkey breeds were no longer the popularity choice and almost became extinct by the 1960s. But the tide has changed and Heritage Turkeys are making a comeback. There has been a lot of speculation in the last few years as to whether the Heritage breed is worth the costly price; the general consen-

sus is absolutely yes. Consumers who have experienced Heritage Turkeys say these breeds tend to have much better flavor and texture that is far superior to the Broad Breast White. One of the reasons is the visible amount of fat. A longer life equates an accumulation of fat which a younger turkey can not possibly acquire. The neck of a Heritage Turkey also has considerably more fat. So if one is stuffing the bird, do not put the stuffing all the way up into the neck cavity. The excess rendered fat will cause the stuffing to be greasy. Because of their natural, active lifestyle, Heritage Turkeys must be roasted differently in order to avoid toughness. Some farmers who specialize in this breed recommend See SERVE Page 49

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov.14, 2014) Play It Safe will present its biggest fundraiser of the year in a new location, Nov. 14. The Elks Lodge on 138th Street in Ocean City will host the event from 4-7 p.m. Event coordinators will be preparing the food, which will include salad, lasagna, meatballs, chicken cacciatore, baked ziti, cheesecakes and pies. Pizza Tugos’ pizza will be available as well. “The homemade food will be the main attraction this year. We hope to have a large turnout, especially with all the different groups’ donating prizes,” said co-organizer Al Handy. A silent auction will take place with autographed prizes from professional sports teams including a baseball from the Nationals and a hockey puck from the Washington Capitals.

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Serve sprout dip with garlic crostini Continued from Page 48 cooking the bird at a higher temperature for a shorter period of time. Others prefer cooking the turkey more slowly and at a lower temperature. There is also the school of thought of separating the legs and thighs from the breasts to ensure even cooking. Heritage Turkeys come with cooking instructions but a little homework ensures superlative results. Extending one’s repertoire is always the goal of a chef. On a much more affordable budget, consider creamy Brussels sprout dip with crostini as the perfect Thanksgiving appetizer. Brussels sprouts are “in” and the addition of bubbly cheese accompanied with slices of crunchy baguettes is simply divine. The recipe calls for two (32 ounce) cooking vessels as opposed to one (64 ounce) casserole or soufflé dish. The top layer of browned gooey cheese is always coveted. As the festivities continue and the dip is consumed, a fresh offering of creamy Brussels sprout dip can be presented to one’s guests as opposed to one large bowl. This presentation does involve a little extra work but it is much more appealing visually and allows the theme of personalization to continue. Enjoy!

Creamy Brussels Sprout Dip 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/3 cup chicken stock 1 large shallot, minced 2 medium cloves garlic, minced 1 pound small Brussels sprouts, ends removed and quartered kosher salt and freshly grated ground pepper ½ lemon (juice and zest) 2 cups Parmigiano-Reggiano, freshly grated 4 ounces shredded Mozzarella, plus more 4 ounces shredded Gruyere 8 ounces cream cheese 2 tablespoons favorite hot sauce 2 cups good quality mayonnaise 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2. Heat olive oil, butter, and chicken stock over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Allow to reduce slightly, then add Brussels sprouts, garlic, and shallots and stir occasionally. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the sprouts until they are tender and nicely browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and zest and set aside. 3. Meanwhile, combine the Parmigiano-Reggiano, Mozzarella, Gruyere, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and hot sauce in a large bowl. Fold in cooked Brussels sprouts mixture into the

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(Nov. 14, 2014) Donations of food and related items necessary for Ocean City Baptist Church’s 36th annual Thanksgiving community dinner are being sought. Volunteers feed hundreds of people in the community every Thanksgiving at the church, located at 102 North Division Street in Ocean City. Many of those who attend or request dinners for carryout are either in financial need and hungry, lonely or without family or friends to share dinner with, or simply working in public service to the community on Thanksgiving. Through the generosity of the Ocean City community and many of its businesses, last year alone the church fed more than 700 people and organizers expect more this year as many continue to struggle. The Ocean City Baptist Church needs for the following items this year: 30 frozen turkeys–10 to 12 pounds 30 large pumpkin pies 30 large apple pies 1,000 10-inch, three compartment paper plates 500 6-inch dessert paper plates 36 rolls of paper towels 1,000 12-ounce hot cups (Styrofoam) 6 large rolls of aluminum foil wrap To assist in any way, contact either Pastor Sean Davis at 443-235-4103 or Vicki Cymek or Melissa Smith at the church office, 410-289-6573 to arrange for pickup of a donation. Call by noon, Monday, Nov. 17. Monetary donations are also appreciated. All donation checks should be made payable to the Ocean City Baptist Church and designated for the Thanksgiving Dinner. Mail checks to OCBC – Thanksgiving Dinner, 12637B Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, Md. 21842. Any questions may be directed to ocbaptist@hotmail.com.

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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 / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out, free Delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Ocean City’s most famous sub and pizza shop since 1959. An OC tradition where a sandwich is a meal, serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater. com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th ST & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Serving Lunch & Dinner. Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Our Signature Tenderloin New Orleans is heaven on a plate- Blackened Filet Mignon topped with a Blackened Crabcake smothered in our spicy Hollandaise sauce & homemade Bourbon Bread Pudding topped with home-made ice cream & rum sauce. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare & American cuisine—Something for everyone our menu features appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks & seafood. Dine In, Carry Out, Happy Hour Daily 3-6 pm. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our

decks or inside. ■ GALAXY 66 BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / $$$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Contemporary restaurant offering light fare and full entrees. Award- winning wine list, signature drinks and cocktails. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-2131846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and allyou-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open yearround. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Seafood, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581 / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / We have proudly served Ocean City, Maryland for over 40 years. Known for All You Can Eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HIGH STAKES BAR & GRILL, Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 / $-$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live entertainment. ■ HOOTERS, Route 50 & Keyser Point Rd., West Ocean City 410-213-1841 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Full bar / Hooters makes you happy at our year round restaurant and bar. Open Daily at 11 a.m. Enjoy our new menu with enjoyable juicy burgers, garden fresh salads, wings with 12 delicious sauces and signature seafood entrees. We have a great line of Hooters apparel. Large parties are welcome. Please call for private party information. Carry out available. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @hootersocmd. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MCAE-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 / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites - Johnny’s Special, Neptune’s Seafood Feast Pizza, and MD Blue Crab. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different

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sauces. Coldest draft beer in town served in a chilled mug. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 4 a.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443 664 5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / We are the locals favorite serving lunch and dinner. Longboard Cafés menu offers unparalleled flare from the lite fare to dinner entrees — offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads … even a popular "veggies" menu featuring their famous wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with the finest ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MERMAID COVE PUB, 33195 Lighthouse Road, Williamsville, West Fenwick, Del. 302-436-0122 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Full bar / Get ship-wrecked at the Mermaid Cove with pub, drink and food specials daily. Lump crab cakes, rock and mahi tacos, fried oyster sandwiches and platters are among the items to choose from. Breakfast served weekends. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Take-out available. ■ OCEAN CITY BREWING COMPANY, 56th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6682 / www.ocbrewingcompany.com / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No Reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Family Restaurant. Craft Beer. Serving lunch and dinner daily 7 days a week, 11am-2am. Menu selections "Almost Famous" Made to Order Eggrolls, Gourmet Flatbreads, Signature Salads and Sandwiches, Soft Tacos, Fresh Burgers, and more. Happy Hour Sunday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close. Now offering gourmet breakfast, Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m. to noon. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / VMC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-5241000 / www.carouselhotel.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., featuring a wide variety of entrees, seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ SIMMER TIME, Rt. 54, Fenwick Island, next to Mio Fratello 302-436-2266 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Fondue and more in an intimate atmosphere; small and large parties. ■ THE BRICK HOUSE PUB, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-524-5252 / www.ocmdhotels.com/ brickhousepub / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Relax and enjoy the laid back atmosphere of this casual brew pub. Enjoy a lite bite, or watch the game on one of our huge flat-screen TV's. Dine on the freshest raw bar specialties, or try one of the local fa-

vorites, including fresh rockfish, shrimp, crab cakes, spicy hummus, juicy burgers and steaks, piping hot made-to-order pizzas, flavorful sandwiches and gourmet salads. Extensive micro-brew list and beers on tap. Happy hour specials daily. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-6417501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual Waterfront - The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club in an all new gorgeous Bayfront Setting, specializing in Coastal Cuisine. Serving Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch/ Inside Outside Dining areas. Open-Air Bar and Live Entertainment. Check website for special events. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER, South Division & Boardwalk 410-289-3501, 3rd Street & Boardwalk 410-289-2599, 41st Street & Coastal Hwy 410-524-9254, 70th Street & Coastal Hwy 410-524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s Favorite Family Restaurant for 35 years! Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dayton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken & Seafood served at S. Division, 41st and 70th Street locations. Fall Specials (Hwy locations only): $14.95 pizza and pitcher; 6.99 any sub or sandwich with fries (excludes crab cake and Dayton’s menu); 5.99 spaghetti or fettuccine; 8.99 any other Italian Dinner! ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City, 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian Style Restaurant, with great menu including Pasta, Wood Fired Pizzas, appetizers, plus Full Italian Deli with heros and catering for take outs. ■ UBER BAGELS & DELI, 126th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6128 / www.uberbagels.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Indoor and outdoor seating or carry out. Ocean City’s best bagel and deli featuring made-fromscratch, New York-style bagels. Full breakfast menu of bagels and spreads as well as egg sandwiches and lunch menu offers a huge selection of cold sandwiches featuring Boar’s head meats and cheeses. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Children’s Menu / Open year round - With floor to ceiling windows overlooking the ocean, it’s an elegant and friendly place serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also featuring the Zippy Lewis Lounge with HH from 4-7 p.m., Milton’s Outdoor Oceanfront Café and Barefoot Beach Bar inseason. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Old World saloon-type feel, Whisker’s is famous for its Certified Angus® burgers and delicious casual fare, as well as its entertaining atmosphere and photo lined walls of famous and infamous “whiskers.” Enjoy flat screen TVs to watch your favorite sports. Open year-round, 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., serving lunch and dinner daily. Happy hour every day 4-7 p.m. Nightly food specials.

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COMMUNITY/SCHOOLS

DAR NEW MEMBER FUNDRAISER Ralph and Anne O’Connell and Mary and Dennis Martinez enjoy an evening at the Shrimp Boat in West Ocean City on Oct. 30, during a fundraiser benefitting the Worcester County Humane Society no-kill shelter.

The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently welcomed its newest member during a luncheon at the Worcester County Developmental Center. Regent Barbara Greene May, left, and Chaplain Ann Frey Fowler, right, administered the oath of membership to Martha (Marty) Ray Waters Pusey, whose grandmother and great-grandmother were members of one of Maryland’s oldest chapters, Janet Montgomery Chapter, in Rockville. Pusey’s Revolutionary War ancestor is Capt. Benjamin Merriman.

PHOTO COURTESY TED PAGE

GUEST SPEAKER PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR.

KIWANIS DONATION During the Oct. 22 weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines–Ocean City, the club presented a donation of $1,000 to Worcester G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity) in support of the Kiwanis “Priority One” program for children from pre-natal through age 4 administered by G.O.L.D. Pictured, from left, are Jim Spicknall, Kiwanis Club’s liaison to Worcester G.O.L.D.; Worcester G.O.L.D. President, Carol Jacobs and Kiwanis Club President, Carolyn Dryzga.

Sara Weissmann, director of the NARFE Headquarters Legislative Grassroots Program was the guest speaker during NARFE Chapter 2274’s October meeting. Weissmann talked about legislative changes already made that will affect government workers, plus insights into changes in the government after the November elections and how it may affect NARFE. Pictured, from left, are NARFE Maryland Federation President Dan McGrath, Weissmann, Programs Chairperson, Anna Foultz, and Chapter 2274 President Arlene Page. All active and retired federal workers are invited to NARFE’s monthly meetings. The next meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 20 at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant in the Fenwick Inn, 138th Street, Ocean City. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the meeting starts at 11:30 a.m. Call Page at 410-352-3749 for more information.

OCES FIRE SAFETY

SDHS MYTHOLOGY

During Fire Safety Week, Ocean City Elementary School was visited by firefighters from the Ocean City Fire Department. Students discussed how to prevent fires at home from happening, as well as what they should do if there is a fire at their home. Pictured are two students from Christine Lieb’s Kindergarten class, Caitlyn Crockett and Cassius Coley, with firefighter Jordan Braniff.

Stephen Decatur High School junior Maury Izzett and sophomore Jamie Wilkinson dress up as a Greek goddess and Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, during a Halloween celebration in Christie Moore’s mythology class where students made authentic Greek foods and studied the story of the marriage of Perseus and Andromeda.

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Ocean City ‘de place to be’ for retirees, Kemp says By Irish Kemp Contributing Writer (Nov. 14, 2014) Contrary to last night's weather reports of rain, it's a lovely day in the neighborhood as TV's Mr. Rodgers so aptly put it. The Dares, Taylors, Martins, DeMarco and cousin aka,Veronica, Tonja Sas, Hansens, Barbara Schmitt, Donna Umbel are only a few of the bodaciously, humongous group of volunteers whom or is that who make “OC de place to be” when you retire. There's no such word as retirement for this group. They're having fun being incredibly active. Trust me folks, the old broad doesn't make this stuff up. Rumors are rampart that it only rains at night in Worcester county. Trust me, folks would I lie? We had an incredibly active season last year. Thanks for spreading that rumor, I'm told it paid off big time. This being the holiday season, my forgettery is on high maintenance these days. One of popular events coming up is the Christmas concert, the Irishman 's Chorale on Saturday, Nov. 22, at St.Andrew's Catholic Church on 144th Street in Ocean City sponsored by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. Benefactors are the N.O.E.L. Community, Joseph House Soup Kitchen and the Seton Center for the Poor. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Children under 12 are admitted free. For more info, call Maureen O'Brien at 302-988-1498 or Betty Ertel at 410208-3847. Tickets for this event make for a wonderful Christmas gift. Our community has an reputation

for getting the funds to the right folks at the right time. More folks such as indomitable Jack Taylor, Howard Caplan, and Steve Van Wijk deserve a pat on the back for giving of their time and resources around OC. No doubt in my mind Jack and Lorraine Taylor have given more than most folks give in a lifetime. Thanks for choosing Delmarva as your retirement spot kids. Even better, they're my neighbors, as in right around the corner. In my spare time these days I've been catching the Antique Road show. Too late to regret all the valuable stuff I tossed in the trash. Don't you wish you had kept that silver spoon that grandma passed onto you for your first born back in the '40s? H'mmm! Fat chance of finding that these days when I misplace my keys and or glasses three or four times on any given day. Not to worry, I'm in the market for the key finder that beeps. Tis true. That's what I'm gonna ask Santa for this year. That is, if I can remember when I sit on his lap. Lord help me if I cross paths with the guy whose been ticked off at me about a past column. The column that I hinted that he found his lost reindeer wasting away at a bar in downtown Selbyville. Retracting statements in this column ain't easy for the old broad, especially when Santa didn't confront me until the next year. Remembering yesterday ain't easy. Oops I almost forgot I crossed paths with two of my favorite folks this weekend, Mary Ellen O'Brien and her sister, Theresa in Annapolis. Mary Ellen's annual holiday show at Hidden Harbor was a winner. Both gals send their greetings to their neighbors and many friends on Delmarva. C U IN OC

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(Nov. 14, 2014) Brown Box Theatre Project will resurrect Craig Lucas’ 1985 off-Broadway hit “Blue Window,” Nov. 14-17, in Ocean City. Anna Trachtman, associate producer for Brown Box Theatre Project, will helm the project. “Blue Window beautifully highlights the ways in which human beings can succeed or fail in their attempts to share experiences with one another,” Trachtman said. Kyler Taustin, an Eastern Shore native, founded Brown Box in 2010 with the goal of enlivening the region’s theatre scene by bringing the performing arts to audiences who ordinarily lack access to live theatre. “After great support and enthusiasm from the Delmarva community

over the past three years, we realized it was time to expand our programming and add a fall production to our year,” Taustin said. The cast includes Avery Bargar, David Berger-Jones, Erin Eva Butcher, Jordan Clark, Cameron Gosselin, Margarita Martinez and Erica Simpson. The design team features Megan Kinneen (scenic), Emily Woods Hogue (costumes) and Joey Guthman (lighting). Katie Kierstead will serve as dramaturg. The Production Stage Manager is Abby Beggs. “Blue Window” will appear Friday, Nov. 14 through Monday, Nov. 17 at Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. Tickets cost $25. For information, visit www.brownboxtheatre.org/blue.html.

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WINNER Jude Mazza picks a winning duck from the pool during the Wicomico Street Winter Festival last Saturday night in downtown Ocean City.

Serratore to teach workshop (Nov. 14, 2014) The Art League of Ocean City is accepting registrations for a class with Lewes, Del.-based pastel artist, Nick Serratore who will teach a two-day “Pastel Painting” workshop Monday, Nov. 17 and Tuesday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. Students will learn various techniques for creating landscape paintings using the pastel medium. Pastel washes and “dry into wet” methods for

underpainting will be explored, and students will experiment using different pastel paper surfaces. Students should bring their own photos to use as reference and are responsible for their own supplies. Pastel paper will be provided that students can purchase. The workshop is for all levels. Cost is $70 for ALOC members, $84 for non-members. Call 410-524-9433 or register at www.ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org.

$21.95 for Adults, $11.95 for Children 4-10 years, 3 & Under are Free

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Carving Station Chicken Parmesan Fresh Whipped Potatoes Candied Sweet Yams Broccoli Casserole Ginger Ale Glazed Carrots Cranberry Sauce Corn Bread Stuffing Assorted Dinner Rolls

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Roasted Butternut Squash Maryland Crab

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Choose from Alfredo or Marinara Sauces Assorted Toppings

Penne Pasta Station Mini Hamburgers and Hot Dogs Chicken Tenders Macaroni & Cheese French Fries

Children’s Buffet

Assorted Seasonal Pies & Cakes

Dessert Station

Kids 15 and Under Ice Skate FREE * With the Purchase of the Buffet *

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1 ¼ lb. Whole Maine Lobster Dinner

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College & NFL Football Specials Saturdays & Sundays ALL DAY!!!

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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.

FRI. Nov. 14 CROP OUT CANCER — Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. A $40 donation to the American Cancer Society gets participants a space to scrapbook and use of tools. Register: Susan Childs, 443-235-2926. A Pink Ribbon Classic 2014 event. IPAD CHICKS — Ocean Pines library,

11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. to noon. Drop into the intermediate session of the iPad Chicks. Men welcome. Info: 410-208-4014. Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2-3:30 p.m. Featuring “Every Last One,” by Anna Quindlen. Copies of each month’s selection are available in advance at the library. Info: 410-2084014.

OCEAN PINES BOOK OF THE MONTH —

SCIENCE & NATURE — Pocomoke library,

301 Market St., 3:30 p.m. Hands-on activities for the budding scientist. For ages 8 and older. Register: 410-9570878.

BINGO — Knights of Columbus, 9901

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

SAT. Nov. 15

BOOK SIGNING — Precious’ Boutique,

12417 Ocean Gateway, Suite #12, Ocean City, 1-3 p.m. Nancy Powichroski Sherman, author of “Sandy Shorts,” will sign books, answer questions, and talk about her inspirations for the stories, which are set in Ocean City, Bethany Beach, Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Dewey Beach, and other coastal towns. Info: www.catandmousepress.com.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN DINNER — New Hope United Methodist

Church, 35815 Woodyard Road, Willards, 12 p.m. Menu includes mashed potatoes, greens, string beans, macaroni and cheese, beets, biscuits, dessert and coffee. Cost is $12 for adults. Carryouts available. Info: 410-543-8244 or 443235-0251.

BERLIN FIRE COMPANY FALL CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT — Inside Berlin Headquar-

ters, 214 North Main Street, Berlin. Doors open at noon, bags fly at 1 p.m. General admission is $15 or $50 per team and includes all you can eat ham-

burgers, hot dogs, homemade French fries, sodas and beer. Event features cash prizes, raffles, music by DJ Billy T, beer pong and money wheel. Must be 18 to enter, 21 to drink. Registration and info: 410-641-1977. Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 10 a.m. to noon. Encourage and promote fine motor skills through hands-on constructive free play. For ages 18 months to 3 years. Info: 410-957-0878.

BUILT IT (FOR LITTLE HANDS) —

Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Department Community Center, 1410 Market St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop local and enjoy food provided by the Ladies Auxiliary. Info: www.pocomokefire.com, 410-9572310 or info@pocomokefire.com.

CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL —

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

FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park,

239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. Info: 410641-7717, Ext. 3006.

FALL BAZAAR — Friendship United

Methodist Church, Berlin, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches, homemade soups, bake table, 2nd time around table, Beth Cooper Art, Premier Jewelry Designs, Christmas Crafts, Pampered Chef. Info: Susan Glenn, 410-7138046.

SUN. Nov. 16

SHARING SUNDAY - Ocean Pines South Fire Station, 911 Ocean Parkway, 1-3 p.m. The Democratic Women’s Club will collect non-perishable food, toiletries, paper products and new, unwrapped toys to share with a local ministry. Info: 410-641-8553. LOCKS OF LOVE THANKSGIVING DONATION EVENT - Bliss Salon & Spa, 12319 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Professional cut and style for a minimum cash donation of $25. Hair must be at least 10” in length to donate. Info and appointments: 410-213-1122.

Greene Turtle West, 9616 Stephen De-

BULL & OYSTER ROAST FUNDRAISER -

catur Hwy, Ocean City, 12-4 p.m. Benefits Worcester County Humane Society. Menu includes all you can eat oysters, pit beef, macaroni salad, potato salad, baked beans, sodas/iced tea, coffee, dessert and domestic draft beer. There will be 50/50's, door prizes and DJ Wax. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at the Greene Turtle West before or day of the event. Info: 410-213-0146.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Atlantic General 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 — At-

lantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Group is a 12-step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly. Info: Bett, 410-202-9078.

SUNDAY NIGHT SERENITY AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Woodlands in

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

MON. Nov. 17 DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF WORCESTER COUNTY MEETING — Ocean

Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 9:30 a.m. coffee, 10 a.m. meeting. Assateague COASTKEEPER Kathy Phillips will be the speaker. Club is also collecting new, unwrapped toys for needy children. All women invited. Info: 814-322-2119.

HYPERTENSION CLINICS — Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place at Coastal Drugs, 10231 Old Ocean City Blvd., Suite 103, Berlin, 10 a.m. to noon. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268. CPAP MASK FITTING — Atlantic General

Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin. Free, monthly mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-6419726. 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. To join: Jeanette Milby, 410641-5126.

OCEAN CITY LIFESABING MUSEUM SERIES: ‘THE STORM OF THE CENTURY’ —

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. See video and photographs and hear first-hand accounts from the residents who survived the storm of the century. Info: 410-208-4014.

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus,

Sweet Adeline’s, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410641-6876.

TUES. Nov. 18 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING — Board of Education, 6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, 56:30 p.m. The purpose of the WCCW is to promote social, education and economic equality for women in Worcester County. Info: L. Eloise Henry-Gordy, 410-641-2556.

STORY TIME — Berlin library, 220 N.

Main St., 10:30 a.m. Stories and crafts for children ages 2-5. Info: 410-6410650.

WINE PAIRING CLASS — Ocean City li-

brary, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2 p.m. Learn how to pair the best wine with your Thanksgiving meal. Info: 410-5241818. Berlin group 331, Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5:30-7 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: jeanduck47@gmail.com.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING -

WED. Nov. 19

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. PLAY TIME — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Parents and children, ages infant to 5 years, explore educational toys together in an interactive, free play program. Info: 410-524-1818. SUSTAINABILITY 101 — Berlin library,

220 N. Main St., 2-3 p.m. Learn some of the problems our world faces today and how to help change it with small steps towards sustainability. Info: 410-6410650.

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CALENDAR Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin at 6 p.m., on the third Wednesday of each month. November meeting includes potluck dinner. Open to anyone who has lost a friend or loved one to suicide. Free of charge. Info: 410-726-3090 or www.choosetolivemaryland.org.

SUICIDE GRIEVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP —

BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean

City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, rear of the Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo. Info: 410-250-2645. 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).

DELMARVA HAND DANCING CLUB —

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

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

BAYSIDE BEGINNINGS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:30 p.m.

OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING — Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, 6 p.m. Info: 410-641-1700 or kbates@taylorbank.com.

sateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., meeting begins at 7 p.m. Speaker will be Jillian Patterson, Foundation of Applied Conservative Leadership. Topic is Parental Choice: Conform to Common Core Education or Reclaim Local Control of Our Children? Free and open to the public. Info: WCTPPatriots@gmail.com, www.worcestercountyteaparty.com or 443-614-7214.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic

Health Center, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 2-3 p.m. Providing physical and emotional support for survivors and caregivers to share personal experiences and challenges. Key speakers with expert knowledge concerning areas of concern for those affected by a stroke.

STORY TIME — Ocean Pines library, 11107

Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, finger plays and crafts about dinosaurs. For children ages 2-5. Info: 410-208-4014.

PINE’EER CRAFT CLUB MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 9:45 a.m. refreshments, 10 a.m. meeting. Craft a Santa spoon for $3. Guests welcome. RSVP: Sharon, 410-208-0284.

REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WORCESTER COUNTY DINNER MEETING — Captain’s

Table Restaurant in the Marriott Hotel, 2 15th Street, Ocean City, 5:30 p.m. Keynote speaker will be Maryland House Minority Leader Nic Kipke. His focus is opposing poor fiscal management and tax increases and stopping regulations that hurt employers. Cost is $38 per person. Reservations: Ann Lutz, 410-208-9767 or annlutz@verizon.net

YOUNG AND RESTLESS ‘DIGGING DINOSAURS.’ — Pocomoke library, 301

THURS. Nov. 20

Market St., 10:30 a.m. Children, ages 35 years, will create, explore and learn. Dress to get messy. Info: 410-957-0878.

WORCESTER COUNTY TEA PARTY MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, As-

Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Hear stories

STORY TIME — Snow Hill library, 307 N.

A/C & HEAT PUMPS

and learn songs and rhymes about penguins and do penguin crafts. For children ages 2-5. Info: 410-632-3495.

CARD MAKING — Snow Hill library, 307

N. Washington St., 1-3 p.m. Learn how to make your own personalized cards. All materials provided. Registration required: 410-632-3495.

ALTERED CLOTHING — Pocomoke library,

301 Market St., 2-3:30 p.m. Learn to repurpose old clothing to make one-of-akind artistic clothing. Info: 410-957-0878.

FIRESIDE CHAT — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 3 p.m. A lively chat about the groups’ favorite good reads. Info: 410641-0650.

BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday,

Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Harpoon Hanna’s, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del., 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410524-0649; or Dianne, 302-541-4642.

BINGO — American Legion Post 166, 2308

Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City, every Thursday, year round. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start at 7 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: 410-524-7474.

Info: 800-OC-OCEAN, 410-250-0125 or www.ococean.com.

HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES — Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through April 26. Passengers board near Thrasher’s at the Ocean City Inlet and travel around the pier and down the Boardwalk to Fourth Street and back. Carriage is heated. Cost is $10 for adults and free for children 3 and younger. Info: Randy Davis, 443-783-1409. NEW YORK CITY ADVENTURE & 9/11 MUSEUM BUS TRIP — Featuring an on-your-

own tour of the 9/11 Museum including the memorial. After the museum, the day is yours to explore the city. Bus departs the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway on Nov. 22 at 5:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 11:30 p.m. Cost including the museum ticket is $100. Trip on-your-own not including museum ticket is $80. Register: 410-641-7052 or stop in the Ocean Pines Recreation Department.

‘CINDERELLA’ PERFORMANCE — The Performing Arts Center in the Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, March 7, 2 p.m. Featuring the Ballet Theater of Maryland. Meet Cinderella and Prince Charming after the show for photos. Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased at all Worcester County Library branches and the Ocean City Convention Center Box Office. Crossword answers from page 28

ONGOING EVENTS WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS — Northside

Park, 200 125th St. in Ocean City, Nov. 20-Jan. 4. The heated Winterfest Village pavilion features hot chocolate, Yukon Cornelius’ gift shop and photos with Santa. Board the Winterfest Express to tour hundreds of animated, lighted displays. Admission. Hours are Sunday through Thursday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 5:30-10:30 p.m.

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Y/R Rentals - Berlin Rentals starting at $975/mo. 400 sq. ft. Office Space starting at $500/mo. Bunting Realty, Inc. 410-641-3313 YR, Ocean Pines, 3BR/2BA Home - Clean, like new, 1450 sq. ft. Screened porch, lge patio, 2 sheds, $1350/mo. + utils. No Smoking/Pets. 410-236-1231

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Single Family Homes Starting at $950 Apartments Starting at $1150 Efficiencies Starting at $750

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YEAR-ROUND / OCEAN PINES - Waterfront Condo bordering golf course. 3BR/2BA, fireplace + boat dock. $1500/month. Call 410-603-7373.

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Year Round Rentals Available. Call Century 21 New Horizon 410-723-4500. Y/R, 3BR/3BA Townhouse avail now in OP. Gated community w/beautiful views of the new Yacht Club and harbor off front decks and views of the bay/OC off back decks. Elevator, garage and FP. Call 443-523-2838

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Restaurant For Sale – Berlin Former Boomers Restaurant, at the corner of Main Street and Rt. 113. Fully equipped 90 seat restaurant, lots of nice equipment, all in excellent shape. Great location for Diner, Family Restaurant, Breakfast, Pizza, lots of potential. Located across from the county ball fields and Worcester Prep School with great exposure to Rt. 113. A new hotel is planned for across the highway. Berlin needs a family restaurant. Eat-in, carryout and delivery all permitted uses. Possible location for franchise redevelopment. Contact Spiro for more info – spiro@ocrooms.com or 443-497-0514. BERLIN OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT - approximately 200 sq. ft. ea. Utils. included. $275/ mo. Call 410-726-5471 or 410-641-4300. WOC Office Space Great for professional i.e. Real Estate, Law Firm, Medical Herring Creek Prof. Ctr. 1000 Sq. Ft. $1,000/mo. negotiable 443497-0514

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PUBLIC NOTICES JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE LUCAYAN CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-C-14-1276 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Lucayan Condominium building located at 119 72nd Street, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2014 AT 11:00 A.M. Units

Time Intervals

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2 3 4 2 47 52 51 8 4 1 1 28 24 4 22 3 2 16 5 12 2 17

Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each time interval and unit being part of the Lucayan Condominium as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration, ByLaws, and Time Share Instrument recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2015 maintenance fee and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the

defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE LUCAYAN CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-C-14-1277 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Lucayan Condominium building located at 119 72nd Street, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2014 AT 11:15 A.M. Units

Time Intervals

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13 13 13 10 11 13 12 6 9 8 11 5 4 7 11 5 8 5 10 13 13 13 8

will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2015 maintenance fee and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE LUCAYAN CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-C-14-1278 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Lucayan Condominium building located at 119 72nd Street, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on

Condominium Declaration, ByLaws, and Time Share Instrument recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2015 maintenance fee and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________ Alba Law Group, P.A., Attorneys 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2014 AT 11:30 A.M. Units

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Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each time interval and unit being part of the Lucayan Condominium as established pursuant to a

KNOWN AS NO. 106 83RD STREET UNIT 305 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 CASE NUMBER 23-C-14-000820 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Azzeddine Messouak, and Saida Messouak, recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4773, folio 245, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, Melissa L. Cassell, and Angela Nasuta as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, Snow Hill, Maryland on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2014 AT 11:00 AM All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 4773, folio 245, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4773, folio 240.

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PUBLIC NOTICES The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $28,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within ten (10) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 7.50000% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. Defaulting purchaser also agrees to pay the Substituted Trustees’ attorney a fee of $500.00 in connection with the filing of a motion to resell. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, Melissa L. Cassell, and Angela

Nasuta, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-11/13/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE LUCAYAN CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-C-14-1279 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Lucayan Condominium building located at 119 72nd Street, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2014 AT 11:45 A.M. Units

Time Intervals

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50 1 42 10 12 50 17 39 51 40 51 51 52 3 47 8 19 50 38

essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 509 142ND ST., UNIT #C102 I/R/T/A UNIT #C102 WE OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 29, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4792, Folio 289 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $144,200.00 and an original interest rate of 6.625% 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 2, 2014 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 102C in the “Wedgewood 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 $13,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are

payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-11/13/3t _________________________________ 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 1549 TEAL DR. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 14, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4604, Folio 657 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of

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PUBLIC NOTICES $520,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.37500% 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 2, 2014 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $51,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting pur-

chaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-11/13/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12011 SUN FLOWER CT. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Darryl R. Greer and Patricia A. Greer, dated April 5, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4075, folio 336 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 21, 2014 AT 2:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #05-012945 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $52,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of

all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 32949. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 60 NOTTINGHAM LA. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 15, 1999 and recorded in Liber 2649, Folio 367 among the Land

Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $83,078.00 and an original interest rate of 6.75000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 25, 2014 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $10,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees

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PUBLIC NOTICES may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 19 EAST WIND DR. I/R/T/A 19 EASTWIND DR. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated April 6, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4413, Folio 473 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $185,199.00 and an original interest rate of 5.50000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 25, 2014 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of

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$22,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 6709 CHERRIX RD. GIRDLETREE, MD 21829 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Freddie A. Dryden, dated January 23, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4867, folio 464 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 18, 2014 AT 3:46 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $20,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within 10 days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser fails to settle within the aforesaid ten (10) days of ratification, the purchaser relinquishes their deposit and the Sub-Trustees may file an appropriate motion with the court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed with the Court in connection with such motion and any Show Cause Order issued by the Court and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper or Order by certified mail and regular mail sent to the address provided by the purchaser and as recorded on the documents executed by the purchaser at the time of the sale. Service shall be deemed effective upon the purchaser 3 days after postmarked by the United States Post Office. It is expressly agreed by the purchaser that actual receipt of the certified mail is not required for service to be effective. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement the deposit shall be forfeited to the Sub-Trustees and all expenses of this sale (including attorney fees and full commission on the gross sales price of the sale) shall be charged against and paid from the forfeited deposit. In the event of resale the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property regardless of any improvements made to the real property. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate of 8.05000% per annum from the date of sale to the date the funds are

received in the office of the SubTrustees. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges/assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for the costs of all transfer taxes, documentary stamps and all other costs incident to settlement. Purchaser shall be responsible for physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss from the date of sale forward. The sale is subject to post sale audit by the Noteholder to determine whether the borrower entered into any repayment/forbearance agreement, reinstated or paid off prior to the sale. In any such event the Purchaser agrees that upon notification by the Sub-Trustees of such event the sale is null and void and of no legal effect and the deposit returned without interest. If the Sub-Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or good and marketable title, or the sale is not ratified for any reason by the Circuit Court including errors made by the Sub-Trustees, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without any interest. Mark H. Wittstadt, et al., Sub. Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________ Morris|Schneider|Wittstadt, LLC 9409 Philadelphia Road Baltimore, MD 21237 410-284-9600

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12744 HEATHLAND DR. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Dennis M. Winters, dated October 12, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4801, folio 33 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 18, 2014 AT 3:47 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of

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PUBLIC NOTICES $76,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within 10 days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser fails to settle within the aforesaid ten (10) days of ratification, the purchaser relinquishes their deposit and the Sub-Trustees may file an appropriate motion with the court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed with the Court in connection with such motion and any Show Cause Order issued by the Court and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper or Order by certified mail and regular mail sent to the address provided by the purchaser and as recorded on the documents executed by the purchaser at the time of the sale. Service shall be deemed effective upon the purchaser 3 days after postmarked by the United States Post Office. It is expressly agreed by the purchaser that actual receipt of the certified mail is not required for service to be effective. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement the deposit shall be forfeited to the Sub-Trustees and all expenses of this sale (including attorney fees and full commission on the gross sales price of the sale) shall be charged against and paid from the forfeited deposit. In the event of resale the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property regardless of any improvements made to the real property. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate of 2.875% per annum from the date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the SubTrustees. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges/assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for the costs of all transfer taxes, documentary stamps and all other costs incident to settlement. Purchaser shall be responsible for physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss from the date of sale forward. The sale is subject to post sale audit by the Noteholder to determine whether the borrower entered into any repayment/forbearance agreement, reinstated or paid off prior to the sale. In any such event the Purchaser agrees that upon notification by the Sub-Trustees of such event the sale is null and void and of no legal effect and the deposit returned without interest. If the Sub-Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or good and marketable title, or the sale is not ratified for any reason by the Circuit Court including errors made by the Sub-Trustees, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without any interest. Mark H. Wittstadt, et al., Sub. Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD.,

TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. LORRAINE P. ROSE 10216 Golf Course Road Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001562

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 10th day of November, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 10216 Golf Course Road, Ocean City, MD 21842 made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 8th day of December, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 1st day of December, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $106,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/13/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. RICHARD A. KLEMKOWSKI JENNIFER KLEMKOWSKI 1201 St. Louis Avenue, Unit #11 a/k/a 42 ARTA 1219 St. Louis Avenue Unit #42 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C14000078

City, MD 21842 made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 8th day of December, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 1st day of December, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $90,026.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/13/3t _________________________________ Alba Law Group, P.A., Attorneys 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600 Mark S. Devan, et al as Substituted Trustees VS. Curtis Lemay IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-14-000725

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 21st day of October, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County that the sale of the property being described as the above-mentioned proceeding, known as 3701 Coastal Highway, Unit 244, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by Mark S. Devan, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, Melissa L. Cassell, Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 24th day of November, 2014, provided that a copy of this Notice be inserted in some newspaper in Worcester County once in each of three successive weeks on or before the 17th day of November, 2014. The Report states the amount of sale to be $72,500.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court for Worcester County True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 15805 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HARRY DAWSON SCHIFF Notice is given that David Harry Schiff, 12540 River Run Lane #99, Berlin, MD 21811, was on November 05, 2014 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Harry Dawson Schiff who died on July 13, 2014, with a will. Further information can be ob-

tained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. David Harry Schiff Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 13, 2014 OCD-11/13/1t _________________________________ MILES & STOCKBRIDGE, P.C. DOUGLAS S. WALKER ESQ. 101 BAY STREET SUITE 2 EASTON, MD 21601

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 15808 Notice is given that the Register of Probate of Wills court of Delaware county, PA appointed Gerald Leo Connors, 37 Heritage Drive, San Rafael, CA 94901, Donna A. Heyduk, 333 Rittenhouse Circle, Havertown, PA 19083, Joseph E. Lastowka Jr., The Madison Building, 108 Chesley Drive, Media, PA 19063, Leonard Scinto, 403 Achille Road, Havertown, PA 19083 as the Executors of the Estate of Claire T. Lecas who died on August 12, 2014 domiciled in Pennsylvania, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Douglas S. Walker Esq., 101 Bay Street, Suite 2, Easton, MD 21601. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester. All persons having claims against

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PUBLIC NOTICES the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Gerald Leo Connors Donna A. Heyduk Joseph E. Lastowka Jr. Leonard Scinto Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: November 13, 2014 OCD-11/13/3t_ _________________________________ James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

FORECLOSURE SALE 11 142ND STREET, #315 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Statement of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to an Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland in Case No. 24-C-14-1238, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of the condominium building located at 11 142nd Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2014 AT 10:00 AM ALL that property lying and being situate in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, more particularly designated and distinguished as Unit No. 315 in the "HAWAIIAN VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM", Phase III, known as the "Royal Hawaiian Building", together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws, First Amendment to Declaration, Second Amendment to Declaration, Confirmatory Second Amendment to Declaration, and Third Amendment to Condominium Declaration, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber No. 1383, folio 291, et seq., Liber No. 1397, folio 530, et seq., Liber No. 1637, folio 260, et seq, Liber No. 1641, folio 56, et seq., and Liber No. 2273, folio 146, et seq., respectively, and pursuant also to the plats described in said Declaration,

First Amendment to Declaration, and Second Amendment to Declaration, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Plat Book No. 114, folio 73, et seq., Plat Book No. 115, folio 28, et seq., and Plat Book No. 125, folio 43, et seq., respectively. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, with no warranties or guarantees, and will be sold subject to a Deed of Trust recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber No. 5946, folio 240, said Deed of Trust having had an original principal balance of $373,100.00 on June 8, 2012. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in a cashier’s or bank check, with the balance to be paid in cash at time of settlement. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. The undersigned reserves the right to waive the deposit requirements as to the purchaser representing the interest of the party secured by the Statement of Lien. Real property taxes, wastewater charges, and condominium dues will be adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All costs of conveyancing, including transfer and recordation taxes, shall be paid by the purchaser. The purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property. Purchaser agrees to pay to the Seller an Attorney’s fee of $250.00 for review of any motion which may be filed with the Court to substitute a purchaser herein. In the event the undersigned is unable to convey marketable title, the sale will be null and void and the purchaser’s sole remedy will be the return of the deposit without interest. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-11/13//3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 14-8 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 14-8 (Public Safety - Fire Sprinkler Systems for Townhouse Units) was passed by the County Commissioners on October 21, 2014. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § PS 1-410(e). (Adds this new subsection to the Public Safety Article to restore local regulations with respect to automatic fire sprinkler systems in townhouse units; estab-

lishes a definition of “Townhouse” for the purposes of this subtitle; and provides that any group of three or more townhouse units shall be considered as a multifamily structure for the purposes of determining the applicable automatic fire sprinkler requirements, since multifamily structures are currently required to install an NFPA 13R system as opposed to an NFPA 13D system as permitted in detached single family homes.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 14-9 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 14-9 (Public Safety - Quality Assurance Program for Fire Prevention Code Inspections and Tests) was passed by the County Commissioners on October 21, 2014. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § PS 1-403(d). (Adds this new subsection to the Fire Prevention Regulations Subtitle of the Public Safety Article to establish a quality assurance program in order to guarantee that fire protection systems are receiving consistent, quality service testing, inspection and maintenance, to ensure that such systems will function as designed in the event of an emergency; provides that the quality assurance program shall be administered by the County Fire Marshal’s Office; enables the Fire Marshal’s Office to use a third-party vendor and/or data collection system as approved by the County Commissioners to implement the quality assurance program; and establishes criteria to be followed by fire protection system inspection agencies with respect to completion and submission of necessary forms within established time periods and payment of quality assurance program fees as established by resolution of the County Commissioners.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 14-10 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 14-10 (Zoning - Cemeteries in the V-1 Village District) was passed by the County Commissioners on October 21, 2014. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-204(c)(21). (Renumbers the existing subsection 21 to subsection 22 and adds this new subsection to permit cemeteries, including family burial grounds, chapels and mausoleums, by special exception in the V-1 Village District, subject to certain minimum lot requirements for lot area, lot width, and front yard setbacks, with no rear or side yard setbacks unless imposed by the Board; prohibits structures, monuments or grave sites from being located in any required yard setback.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 14-11 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 14-11 (Zoning - Aquaculture in the E-1 Estate District) was passed by the County Commissioners on October 21, 2014. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-203(b)(2). (Repeals this subsection to remove aquaculture from the list of permitted principal uses and structures in the E-1 Estate District; and renumbers the existing subsections ZS 1-302(b)(3) through ZS 1-302(b)(16) to subsections ZS 1-302(b)(2) through ZS 1302(b)(15).) § ZS 1-203(c)(19). (Renumbers the existing subsection 19 to subsection 20 and adds this new subsection to permit aquaculture by special exception in the E-1 Estate District, subject to certain minimum lot requirements for lot area, lot width, and front, side and rear yard setbacks, and subject to the agricultural protection setback requirements of Subsection ZS 1-305(r) and the site plan review requirements of Section ZS 1-325.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County

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PUBLIC NOTICES Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 10441 RACETRACK ROAD, SUITE 2 BERLIN, MD 21811

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15742 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ISABELLA QUINN CANDELORO Notice is given that Henry August Bent Jr., P.O. Box 879362, 16174 West Point, MacKenzie Road, Wasilla, AK 99687, was on September 29, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Isabella Quinn Candeloro who died on August 3, 2014, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 29th day of March, 2015. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. HENRY AUGUST BENT JR. Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 30, 2014 OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________

Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Kenneth Savitz Caroline Fields Tracy Leyba 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Estate of Thomas A. Boone 409 Robin Drive Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-14-000521

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 21st day of October, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 409 Robin Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 24th day of November, 2014, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 17th day of November, 2014. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $138,600.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________ JAMES W. ALMAND ESQ AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, PA 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15786 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LOIS M. MORRIS Notice is given that Dharam Damama Singh Khalsa, 1642 Preuss Road, Los Angeles, CA 90035, was on October 22, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lois M. Morris who died on March 30, 2014, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 22nd day of April, 2015. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present

the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Dharam Damama Singh Khalsa Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 30, 2014 OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________ Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, LLP 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 (410) 289-3553 Fax: (410) 289-4157 RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY, Assignee CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY, Assignee Plaintiffs vs. JOHN S. WILSON, JR., et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO.: 23-C-14-000289

NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, this 24th day of October, 2014, by the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF WORCESTER, Maryland, and by the authority thereof, that the sale made by Raymond C. Shockley and Christopher T. Woodley, Assignees of the real property designated as 8441 Newark Road, Newark, Maryland 21841, and reported in the above entitled cause, will finally be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 24th day of November, 2014, provided a copy of this Order be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 17th day of November, 2014. The Report states the amount of the Assignees’ Sale to be $86,000.00. Stephen V. Hales CLERK True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales

Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________ CHARLES ROBERT MOORE PO Box 1074 Ocean City, MD 21843 410-251-3965 CHARLES ROBERT MOORE PO Box 1074 Ocean City, MD 21843 Plaintiff vs. ELTON D. ARDIS C/O Chas & Susan Overholt 4402 Stockton Road Pocomoke City, MD 21851-2512 and BLANCHE ARDIS C/O Chas & Susan Overholt 4402 Stockton Road Pocomoke City, MD 21851-2512 and WORCESTER COUNTY OFFICE OF TREASURER Serve: Phil Thompson, Treasurer One West Market Street; Room 1105 Snow Hill, MD 21863 and WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND (Pursuant to Maryland Annotated Code 14-1836(b)(l)(v)) Serve: John E. Bloxom, Esq., County Attorney One West Market Street; Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 and All persons having or claiming to have any interest in that parcel of land described as 16 Acres Back Land on Pocomoke River; N/E of Pocomoke; Account No. 01-034189; Deed Ref: 35/384: Sale No. 4. Defendants CIVIL ACTION NO. 23-C-14-1147 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND

ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following described Real Property in the 8th Election District, Worcester County, Maryland, sold by the Treasurer of Worcester County and Collector of the Taxes for Worcester County, Maryland and the State of Maryland, to the Plaintiff in this proceeding and being a fee simple interest in and to the following described Real Property: All that piece or parcel of land situate and lying in said Eighth Election District of Worcester County and State of Maryland, bounded on the North by the Annie Blades or Aloma Blades land, on the East by the land of Moses and Isaac Becketts, on the South by the land of Edward W. McMaster and on the West by the Pocomoke River or River Swamp, containing sixteen acres of land, more or less, being the same land which the said William C. Tarr purchased from Robley D. Jones, Trustee, the property in this item described and herby conveyed being also all and the same property which was conveyed unto the said Nancy E.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Tarr by Item (4) of the aforesaid deed from Wilmer S. Purnell, Sheriff dated August 15, 1932. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid, although more than (6) months from the sale has expired. IT IS THEREUPON ORDERED by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 16th day of September, 2014, that Notice is hereby given by the insertion of a copy of this Order Of Publication in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three (3) successive weeks warning all persons interested in the aforesaid Real Property to be and appear in this Court on or before the 17th day of November, 2014, and redeem the Real Property and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final Judgment Foreclosing All Rights of Redemption in the Real Property described herein will be filed , vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Thomas C. Groton, III JUDGE, Circuit Court for Worcester County True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-10/30/3t _________________________________ BUONASSISSI, HENNING & LASH, P.C. 1861 WIEHLE AVENUE, SUITE 300 RESTON, VIRGINIA 20190 (703) 796-1341 RICHARD A. LASH Substitute Trustee, et al, Plaintiffs, v. JOHN C. NEWTON, et al., Defendants. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-14-001001

NOTICE Notice is hereby issued this 29th day of October, 2014, that the sale of the property in this case, 108 North Morris Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 reported by Richard E. Kelly, Substitute Trustee, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 1st day of December, 2014, provided a copy of this Notice be inserted in The Ocean City Digest, a newspaper published in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three (3) successive weeks on or before the 24th day of November, 2014. The report states the amount of sale to be $155,630.77. Stephen V. Hales Clerk True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD

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OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Karen L. Ryan aka Karen Ryan Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C14000552

NOTICE ORDERED, this 29th day of October, 2014 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 11805 Wight Street, Unit 108, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 1st day of December, 2014 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 24th day of November, 2014, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $142,173.53. Stephen V. Hales CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________ Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000 Jeffrey Nadel Scott Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, MD 20705 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff v. Joseph A Flicop Norma Flicop n.k.a. Norma Flicop Montalbano 105 63rd Street, Unit 103 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C14000841

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 29th day of October, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 1st day of December, 2014, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 24th day of November, 2014.

The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $545,814.21. The property sold herein is known as 105 63rd Street, Unit 103, Ocean City, MD 21842. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE CASE NO. 9508 (i) IN THE MATTER OF THE CONTINUING INVESTIGATION OF THE ELECTRIC FUEL RATE AND PURCHASED POWER COST ADJUSTMENT CHARGES OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC SYSTEM OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF BERLIN PUBLIC UTILITY LAW JUDGE’S NOTICE OF HEARING A Public Hearing in the above entitled matter will be conducted by the Maryland Public Service Commission in the Commission’s 19th floor, William Donald Schaefer Tower hearing room located at 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland, on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. OCD-11/13/1t _________________________________ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP J. RICHARD COLLINS ESQ 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 15797 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Probate court of DeKalb County, GA appointed Robert J. Kaufman, 8215 Roswell Road, Atlantic, GA 30350 as the Executor of the Estate of Mary M. Atkinson who died on August 01, 2013 domiciled in Georgia, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is J. Richard Collins whose address is 3509 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after

that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. ROBERT J. KAUFMAN Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: November 06, 2014 OCD-11/6/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION AND RESCHEDULING OF PUBLIC HEARING ON BILL 14-7 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 14-7 (Zoning - Extended Stay Hotel or Motel) was introduced by Commissioners Church and Purnell on August 19, 2014. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds a new definition of “Extended-Stay Hotel or Motel” to the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance to include any building or group of buildings containing six or more units to be occupied for sleeping purposes for guests and which contain certain kitchen facilities; such facilities may also contain common areas such as conference rooms, laundry facilities, recreational areas and restaurants; hotel or motel units shall be a minimum of five hundred square feet to a maximum of one thousand square feet in area and may contain no more than one kitchen or cooking facility; occupancy in such facilities is limited to no more than twelve consecutive months.) § ZS 1-210(b)(2). (Renumbers the current subsections ZS 1-210(b)(2) through (19) as subsections (3) through (20) and adds this new subsection (2) to the list of principal permitted uses and structures in the C-2 General Commercial District to permit Extended-Stay Hotels or Motels subject to certain minimum lot and density requirements and subject to the site plan approval provisions of Section ZS 1-325.) A Rescheduled Public Hearing will be held on Bill 14-7 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 10:40 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/30/2t _________________________________

Commentary

Ed. foundation deserves support

The Worcester County Education Foundation is one of the better ideas to come along in years and could make a huge difference in a county that is both blessed and cursed with a wonderful tax base, since the county also has a population that is not as well off overall as its property tax potential suggests. The foundation, which formally presented itself to the public this week at a gathering of business people, educators and political office holders, aims to address one of the bigger problems school districts face everywhere: tight government budgets versus the never-ending need for better schools. Here in Worcester, that problem is exacerbated by the state’s faulty school funding formula, the basis of which is the tax base in dollars divided by the number of yearround residents. Obviously, Worcester’s ratio of potential tax dollars to people is one of the best in Maryland, except that it doesn’t allow for the fact that most of these properties are owned by people who don’t live here and that a substantial portion of the year-round population struggles with the same sour economic factors found elsewhere on the lower Eastern Shore. Consequently, the county’s public schools, unlike those in neighboring counties, get little in the way of state aid to education, leaving the county government to cover almost three-quarters of the bill. County government officials, meanwhile, know what their constituents can or are willing to afford, just as they know what will happen to them politically if they fail to act accordingly. The result is school funding that doesn't really cut it in an ever-changing technological world. The foundation hopes to change that by encouraging residents and businesses to invest in the future of the area by contributing to the effort to bring local students up to speed in the digital communications era. Although some people will probably argue that they have no children in school, or that the taxes they pay should suffice, that’s just not the case. Society in general would be better off and more prosperous if every person had the opportunity to work up to his or her best level. The Worcester County Education Foundation is working to see that happen and supporting that effort is the right thing to do.

Our apologies

We didn’t mean to do it, but we did a disservice to local attorney Heather Stansbury just before the Ocean City election. In the course of editorializing on the October legal battle over whether a candidate was a resident, we praised City Solicitor Guy Ayres for putting an end to the campaign to oust potential City Council candidates in the second of two hearings on the matter. What the opinion piece neglected to say was that Stansbury had offered similar advice to the council in the first hearing on another would-be candidate earlier in the month. As a result, the unintended implication of the editorial giving credit to Ayres was that he did the job, while she did not. The fact is she did do her job but the council chose to ignore her advice. Again, our apologies.

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By Stewart Dobson Editor I love it when my wife goes away – not permanently, mind you – and not for the reasons any number of guys are probably thinking at this very moment, such as, “Of course, you love it, you dog.” The fact is, I don’t go anywhere when she’s not home. I look at it this way: if I’m going to get into trouble by going out and, say, stretching happy hour into another time zone – “But honest, I meant Greenwich Mean Time when I said I’d be home by 7” – I’m going to do it when she’s home. There is no point in misbehaving, however slightly that might be, if no one is available to appreciate it. It is, in other words the same as that tree falling in the empty forest and making no sound because there’s no one there to hear it. There’s no misbehaving if no one is present to declare that misbehaving has taken place. But I digress. I like it when my wife goes away because I can misbehave differently, as in secreting into the house a can of squeeze cheese that may be consumed cracker-less in the course of watching “The Road Warrior” for the 45th time without having to listen to complaints from the gallery. The highlight of her occasional excursions into the real world, however, is that when she’s gone Every Night Is Chicken and Dumpling Night in my house. She knows it and my friends know it.

In that she does not particularly care for chicken and slippery dumplings, which I maintain must be because of some genetic aberration found in people who didn’t grow up in these parts, I only get to feed my dumpling habit when she’s not around. I did just that not long ago, when she ventured to Baltimore to take a course in something she didn’t already know. This, of course, gave me reason to celebrate, not the least of which was the discovery that, contrary to what she’s been telling me for years, there really is something she doesn’t know. More importantly, I made up my shopping list, informing her that I would be running to the store to pick up a few things for the weekend, including my traditional really big chicken. I would, I told her, return in no time. Five hours later, I’m bringing bag after bag after bag of groceries into the house. “I thought you were just picking up a chicken,” she said as I began to unload everything on the counters. “That was my intention, but then I thought, well, it is the weekend, which is two whole days, and I have definite needs. I perused the aisles, so to speak.” “What’s this? What’s this! Squeeze cheese! Raspberry ice cream! VELVEETA?!!” Ohhhhhh nooooooo, it can’t be,” she declared. “But do I see Tiny Weiners?” “Ah, there’s a game on tomorrow. I need supplies.” That’s the upside of my occasional solitary weekend. The downside? “You know,” I observed as we ate a midweek dinner, “It’s been three days since the weekend and …” “Shut up and eat your salad.”

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Letters Parishioners thank community

PHOTO COURTESY JACOB COHEN

HEADING OUT A solitary skiff with its crew of three slices through calm evening waters on the bay as it heads toward the Route 50 bridge at sunset.

Editor, The parishioners of St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bythe-Sea want to take this opportunity to say thank you to all those caring individuals and businesses that helped with the Italian dinner on Oct. 12, supporting the fire restoration fund. The wonderful Italian dinner, donated by Caryn McIntyre of Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catering, was a true delight and appropriate for the Columbus Day weekend. This community is so blessed to have such compassionate citizens who support so many worthwhile endeavors. A huge thank you goes to the local media for lending their help. This includes the newspapers for advertising the fundraiser; our local radio personalities for mentioning the dinner; and the television stations for placing the information on their Calendars of Events. Another thank you goes to the local hoteliers who put the information on their marquees. With the help and prayers of so many people, it is hoped the restoration will be complete by the beginning of the year and, once again, services will be held in the beloved historic church. The Rev. Dr. Mark B. Cyr Priest in Charge

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