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Securing OC Boardwalk Council agrees to hire firm to design protections that include retractable barriers
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Nov. 17, 2017) Safety barricades of some sort appear to be destined for specific entrances to the Ocean City Boardwalk, following the City Council’s agreement Tuesday to seek an engineering firm to design a plan for their placement. What the council wants, however, is not just a row of bollards that would prevent vehicles from driving onto the boards, but some that would be retractable at the press of a button to allow emergency vehicles fast, un-
complicated access. The plan, City Engineer Terry McGean told the council at its work session, is to eventually install barricades at the 36 access points on the Boardwalk by summer 2019. That way no one would be able to drive a car through a crowd. Eight locations would need manual or automated barriers because “the frequent need for police, EMS, fire department, Beach Patrol and public works (to have access).” Other areas could be fixed with concrete planters and concrete bollards. “These barriers, in order for them to do the job, would need to be able to stop a medium-sized U-Haul truck,” McGean said. “Based on the speed it could attain, if it started on
Baltimore Avenue or Philadelphia Avenue, it could reach 30-40 mph before reaching the Boardwalk.” The same truck driving at 40 mph would produce 400,000 foot-pounds of kinetic energy, he said. McGean estimated the project would cost approximately $1 million, since large concrete planters to stop a fast-moving truck would cost $1,000 apiece, while the bollards would cost $250,000. He also recommended that 10 barricades be installed per street. Automated or locking gate doors would cost between a quarter-million dollars and $800,000, depending on the combination of barrier types. See COUNCIL Page 6
Guess who came to dinner in OC? Same as last year
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Nov. 17, 201) The results of Ocean City government’s marketing survey were unveiled this week and, no surprise, showed that the resort has as exceptionally loyal following. Moreover, it also found that a majority of visitors do not have children, come to the beach several times a year, and that their interest is growing in the shoulder season. MGH President Andy Malis told resort officials “a lot of good news” was revealed in the 6,783 answers from the survey last month. He presented preliminary findings to the Tourism See SURVEY Page 3
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Survey says: repeat business key to success Continued from Page 1 Commission and the full council, although a full breakdown of the data will be available in two weeks. “The things that stuck with me is that 89 percent of people said they were coming back in 2018 … and the shoulder season is up dramatically,” Malis told the Tourism Commission on Monday. “I think it’s because most of our visitors don’t have children at home is [why] we see an uptick in the shoulder season.” Roughly 45 percent of responders have no children at home, which could mean either the children are grown and have moved out or they never had children. Thirty-nine percent people who answered have children living with them. More than 60 percent of those responding said they last visited Ocean City this year. MGH found that 65 per-
cent of people are visiting in the fall, “People come to us or other beaches up from 52 percent two years ago. because they like beaches, and let’s not Spring tourism also seems to be on the fight what we are.” rise, at 51 percent this year as comMGH was also asked to find out if pared to 41 percent in 2015 the resort’s visitor base is shrinking Summer faltered slightly from 75 because of negative publicity, but the percent from 2015 to 73 percent to this questionnaire showed that if the year. tourists did not Malis said return, it had to these numbers ‘The things that stuck with me is do with their walalso proved that lets. that 89 percent of people said Ocean City thrives Thirty-four they were coming back in 2018.’ percent of responon repeat cusMGH President Andy Malis tomers. Sixtyders said they did three percent of not come back for the responders financial reasons, said they have been visiting Ocean City and 33 percent said it involved schedfor more than 20 years, and 70 percent uling conflicts with family. have been visiting more than a decade. Half the responders with children “This is a tradition. Families come said their child’s sports tournaments back and people are still coming. affect where and when they take vacaThose are repeat customers that any tion. business would be envious of,” he said. “We’re up against this as much as
everything else — how busy everyone is,” he said. Ocean City’s main competition seems to be Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as 28 percent of visitors who chose a different location opted to go there. Malis said he would break down the category with the highest response, “other,” as write-in answers were allowed. The results also showed that 86 percent of responders agreed that Ocean City is a safe destination to vacation with family and friends. Malis said that more visitors who lived outside of Maryland agreed with that statement. “That says that people closer to Maryland are more concerned about it because that’s where the news is,” he said. “It’s less likely that they’re going to cover a negative event the further away you are.”
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Resort officials continue to search for bike light funding Environmental commission proposes to make riding at night illegal without equip.
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Nov. 17, 2017) Although Ocean City officials will make it illegal for bicyclists to ride at night without proper lighting, how they will secure the funding to provide the LED lights for cyclists remains to be seen. Environmental Engineer Gail Blazer has drafted a bike light ordinance to be presented to the council next Monday night. The ordinance would require bikes ridden on all resort roads at night to be equipped with a white front light that is visible from at least 600 feet. The current ordinance, which aligns with state law, only applies to state roads, such as Coastal Highway, Baltimore Avenue and the Boardwalk. “The law is the state law, and the ordinance already out there. We’re just adding three words: roads, alleys and streets,” Blazer said during the Nov. 8 “Green Team” committee meeting. But Councilman Tony DeLuca’s goal of finding grant money for the LED lights is not been rewarding. His hope is to buy enough portable lights to install them on J-1 visa students’ bikes next summer with no cost to the taxpayers. Last summer, he said, 75 percent of the 4,000 J-1 students in Ocean City used bikes for primary transportation. “[The lights] are something we really need. I’d like that the fine [for this violation] is the police installs the bike light for you,” he said. “It’s not good news about the grant funding. But there was an idea that Wal-Mart
could install the lights before they sell them to the kids.” Wal-Mart in Berlin is where most of the J-1 visa students buy their bikes, according to city officials. The idea is that the price of the bike would increase roughly $3 for the price of the light, although Wal-Mart officials would have no way to determine who is a student worker while making the sales. Blazer also suggested that Ocean City could solicit funding from various organizations, like the American Legion, the Elks Lodge, Knights of Columbus, the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10, the Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association and the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce. “They may have $500 apiece in their budget to donate to a nonprofit, and we already get donations for the beach [stands],” she said. “It would just be for this year, not like every year.” In the meantime, Blazer has ordered a set of LED bike lights at $7.49 to test if they are the type that resort officials want on the streets. If this brand is selected, it would cost $22,470 to pay for lights for the estimated J-1 visa students on bikes.
Pfc. Michael Dzurnak installs a light on a student worker’s bicycle in 2016. City officials are working to re-institute this program again.
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County appeals board says no Jeep course at Deer Run Owners will consider other options rather than give up on off-roading proposal
City officials plan to install some temporary and permanent barriers on the Boardwalk this summer. The goal is to have 36 barriers, including eight automated devices, on the boards by 2019.
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Continued from Page 1 “It’s a lot more than putting up a wooden barrier,” McGean said. “Our policy in the past is to elevate streets to have better emergency access and pedestrian flow onto the Boardwalk … now we’re looking at something that’s become a concern in light of recent events.” By next summer, there will be a combination of temporary and permanent barriers planted on the
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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Nov. 17, 2017) Ed Colbert, owner of the former Deer Run golf course, thought he was offering a solid, family-friendly business to the county when he suggested converting a portion of his 170-acre property into woodland trails for Jeep enthusiasts. His neighbors didn’t quite see it that way and, at last Thursday’s Board of Zoning Appeals session, successfully blocked the special exception Colbert needed to proceed with the idea. The four neighbors of the former golf course hired attorney Mark Cropper to plead their case against the feared noise and other concerns. Cropper brought in several experts that agreed with the neighbors’ position. Ultimately, the vote was 3-3, with Joseph Green, David Dypsky and Glenn Irwin in favor, and Larry Fykes, Robert Purncell and Larry Duffy opposed. Board member Thomas Babcock was absent. In the case of a tie vote, the request for a special exception is defeated, though Colbert said he was weighing options so that he might continue with his business idea. “We can’t do anything commercial like put up houses,” Colbert said. “And the only offers to buy the land were very low.” Colbert said his son-in-law, Justin Hearne, who is former military and a current Jeep enthusiast, had the idea to create off-roading opportunities using the former golf course as the venue. “There are six or eight Jeep clubs in the area with no place to go,” Colbert said. “Except Assateague, which can be a five-hour drive for some members. We laid out three courses and it made all the sense in the
world.” Colbert said Jeep enthusiasts are some of the area’s most polite and respectful, and pointed to the recent determination of the Ocean City Council that deemed Jeep Week the least offensive of its slate of car show events. Colbert said the course would be low impact, and tightly controlled to reduce the possibility of trouble. Alcohol, for example, would be banned from the site, and a speed limit of 10 miles per hour would be enforced. “No mud, no racing, no noise,” Colbert said. “These are perfect customers and middle-class people. I’m just flabbergasted at the pushback.” The pushback begins with how the property is zoned: A-2 Agricultural. Cropper said outdoor recreational activities were more appropriate in commercially zoned areas, and the use of agricultural property in this way wasn’t well defined in the county code. He said the case is for the county commissioners to decide, in that even a transient use — since the facility was only supposed to be open from April until October — would depend on whether the commissioners felt it was appropriate in an A-2 zone. There were also environmental concerns, since the land contains wetlands important to drainage and wildlife that are more delicate than other agriculturally zoned land, Cropper said. At the end, this was enough to convince half of the board. The only other place in the county where this type of use would be appropriate is at the former Tyson Plant in Berlin, now known as Berlin Falls Park, Cropper said. Jeep Week formerly had events at the Tyson Plant, but is no longer allowed to since the transition to a park. “We’re looking at other options, and we have to study it,” Colbert said. “It caught me off guard, since I’ve always tried to be a good neighbor.”
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Beach can art lasts through summer, program continues By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Nov. 17, 2017) After a successful summer, the “Art Can Clean Beaches” program will continue next year. In agreeing this week to extend the can plan, the City Council hopes more beach trash cans will be painted to inspire others to leave no trash behind. The council renewed the program after all 30 trash barrels, each fitted with a vinyl wrap of on the bottom and top, survived the season. The center was left unwrapped because “the beast” custom-made trash truck grabs that area with a metal arm. “It really was impressive, not one piece of artwork was scratched at all,” said Councilman Tony DeLuca, who came up with the program. “Some of the cans were mutilated by the beast or the beach, but the art was almost perfect.” DeLuca and the Green Team committee developed “Art Can Clean Beaches” as an anti-litter campaign that also brought art to the beach. The Art League took the reins on the project, and asked its members to submit their work depicting Ocean
City or the Eastern Shore. Art League Executive Director Rina Thaler applied for a $5,000 grant from “Keep Maryland Beautiful” for the pilot. But when she realized that only the top and the bottom of the barrels would be painted, she saved some money. “Keep Maryland Beautiful would be willing to transfer those funds over next year, and we could leverage it for more grants,” she said during Tuesday’s work session. “We also asked businesses to sponsor the cans at $260 for a tasteful logo.” Maryland Coastal Bays Program receives $10 of the sponsorship money for clean-up efforts. The council voted unanimously to expand the program for the 800 barrels that dot the beach in the summertime. DeLuca said he hoped that this would open the doors for other sponsorship opportunities. “We could use some of the grant money and push it to more sponsorships, and we could reach out to businesses to sponsor a cluster of cans,” he said. “It was really Rina’s leadership that brought all this together.”
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OC Council considers Jeeps to pull new trams
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Nov. 17, 2017) Ocean City is looking to scrap the two tram bids on the table, and once again seek proposals to replace the eight aging trams. But this time, resort officials are only asking for 16 passenger cars and no motorized cars to pull them. Instead, the City Council informally agreed that eight Jeep Wranglers can pull the passenger cars on the Boardwalk - and potentially slashing the cost in half. Earlier this week, Councilman Wayne Hartman opened a discussion on whether to stop design work on the Second Street tram storage facility, as the council “did not know what they’re doing” with the two tram bids. “I don’t want to lock ourselves into a tram facility and not have the flexibility of saving money and increasing capacity with better pull,” he said during Tuesday’s work session. “[Jeeps] are a cheaper than a tug vehicle, and if we can increase capacity and see if it’s profitable, then we should consider adding another passenger car.” Today, each gas tug vehicle pulls two tram passenger cars, seating approximately 76 people. In 1991, the resort did use Jeeps to pull three passenger cars, although the conductors often complained of visibility issues. Hartman pointed out that discussion on replacing the trams had been sequestered in Transportation Commis-
The City Council agreed to use Jeep Wranglers to pull the tram cars in the future as a way to save thousands of dollars on the project.
sion meetings until the bids went out this summer. “It’s another problem we have with the committee system, things aren’t well-vetted anymore and we don’t have the dialogue we have here,” he said. “If we design a building and the trams don’t fit, building an obsolete building with taxpayer money doesn’t make sense.” The motion to stop design work on the Second Street facility failed 2-4, with Council President Lloyd Martin, Council Secretary Mary Knight, Councilmen Matt James and Tony DeLuca voting in opposition. Councilman John Gehrig was absent. Public Works Hal Adkins returned with answers about the tram replacement during Wednesday’s capital improvement planning session.
“We’ve said that the replacement trams could cost between $2-4 million, and I asked the vendors to break down that cost,” he said. “The custom motor coaches are $100,000 to $150,000, versus a Jeep at $50,000.” He also recommended re-bidding the passenger cars with specifications for benches, instead of the current trams’ individualized seats, and conductor platforms this spring. That would raise tram capacity to approximately 85 people, with two cars. Adkins did not recommend putting a third car on the trams for safety reasons, as that would make the entire vehicle 90 feet long. “The logic behind that idea was to go from eight trams to six, and I would caution against that,” Mayor Rick Meehan
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CELL TOWER Construction workers install the first cell phone tower along the Boardwalk near the inlet parking lot, disguised as a light post, this week.
Commissioners seek to fill vacancies on county boards (Nov. 17, 2017) Worcester County currently has openings on 27 boards and commissions. County residents interested in volunteering to fill these open seats are invited to contact the County Commissioners, identifying the boards or commissions that are of interest to them. Vacancies are available on the Adult Public Guardianship Board, Commission on Aging Board, Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board, Agricultural Reconciliation Board, Building Code Appeals Board, Drug & Alcohol Abuse Council, Economic Development Advisory Board, Board of Electrical Examiners, Ethics Board, Housing Review Board, Local Management Board/Initiative to Preserve Families Board, and Board of Library Trustees. Vacancies are also available on
the Local Development Council for the Ocean Downs Casino, Lower Shore Workforce Investment Board, Planning Commission, Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board, Recreation Advisory Board, Social Services Board, Solid Waste Advisory Committee, Tourism Advisory Committee, Commission for Women, Wor-Wic Community College Local Advisory Council, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Water and Sewer Advisory Councils in Mystic Harbour, Ocean Pines and West Ocean City. Send a letter of interest, along with a resume or cover letter outlining any pertinent experience, to the County Commissioners at admin@co.worcester.md.us or Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 17, 2017) Snow Hill residents Nancy Hickman and Jim Bell, of Washington D.C., began making trips earlier this year to comfort immigration detainees housed at the Worcester County Jail. The pair is part of a small contingent of volunteers with the D.C. Visitation Network, a nonprofit that offers friendship and support to sustain the morale of people detained because of their immigration status. The visits are strictly social and volunteers do not function as lawyers, social workers or activists. In 2013 the group began making monthly trips to Snow Hill and in 2015 expanded to include weekly stops at the Howard County Detention Center in Jessup. Hickman learned about the D.C. Visitation Network when the group made a presentation to the Eastern Shore Community Action Network in February. The latter group, an outgrowth of the Women’s’ Marches held in January across the U.S., meets monthly in Snow Hill. “I’ve been eager to figure out a way I could be helpful,” she said. “It seemed like what could be bad about showing some kindness.” Since 1998, Worcester County has contracted with the federal government to receive immigrants detained by local, state or federal agencies. The county receives $87.11 per day for each of the more than 150 individuals currently incarcerated. Initially surprised to learn the jail in Snow Hill was housing immigration detainees, Hickman became intrigued by the visitation network’s mission. “It’s a very simple idea,” she said. “It’s not a political issue, it’s just a human issue.” Jim Bell is a Quaker who serves on the board of trustees for the Friends Meeting of Washington D.C. He learned of the visitation network earlier this year while conducting research as part of a special task force delving into sanctuary issues. “I believe the immigration laws in our country need updating,” he said. “A lot of people are caught in a wide net.” Bell attended the required training sessions and for the past two months has visited immigration detainees in Snow Hill and Jessup. “They’re often hard-working and have spouses who are green card holders or kids who are citizens,” he said. “Most are faith-based and very religious.” After completing training and orientation classes provided by the visitation network, Hickman began making monthly treks this summer to detainees housed in Snow Hill “I’ve met really nice people,” she said. “It’s been a very moving experience from the first time on.”
In contrast to the gang member/felon characterizations politicians sometimes employ, Hickman’s said he has found that not to be so. “None of these people are the ones we’re told are being picked up,” she said. At first, Bell was concerned about establishing trust with the detainees, but quickly discovered simply inquiring about an individual’s homeland and family bridged the cultural divide. “Just to let them know somebody cares about them, their situation and their future,” he said. “Some came here without any family and often they have no visitors while in detention.” After visiting multiple times with several male detainees, Hickman said, “The thing that moves me the most is when these guys talk about their children,” she said. Bell said what makes matter worse for detainees is a general reluctance for their cohorts to come anywhere near an immigration detention facility. “Family and friends are hesitant to visit if they are also undocumented,” he said. Hickman also discovered that despite facing potential deportation, no detainee has expressed animosity towards the U.S. “The people I’ve met, even though they’re in detention, still think the United States is a great place,” she said. Bell said the larger challenge for detainees is a lack of resources. For example, Bell has spoken multiple times to a man has been held at the jail for half a year after being picked up on the streets. “He doesn’t have any money to make phone calls and no one is sending him any money,” he said. In an act of desperation, Bell said the man opted to sell his Sunday dinner rather than eat it. “Every Sunday, chicken gets served,” he said. “He sold his chicken to another inmate for $2.” Unlike criminal cases in which a public defender is provided if requested, many deportation proceedings are civil cases without the same legal protections, Bell said. “They’re facing a legal system that they know probably know nothing about,” he said. “They are at a disadvantage to understand the law and defend themselves before a judge.” From Hickman’s perspective, the detainees exhibit many of the traits of the country’s earlier immigrants, who sought opportunity and were willing to work for it. “They’re contributing to the economy and are people we should want here,” she said. “They want to do what we always say we want people to do.”
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 17, 2017) A crowd of more than 400 celebrated the philanthropic work of Reese Cropper III Sunday night at the Hal Glick Distinguished Service Award banquet at the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel in Ocean City. Cropper, president of Insurance Management Group, is the seventh recipient of the award, which began in 2010 when its sponsoring organization, Temple Bat Yam, honored local businessman Hal Glick for his charitable work in the community. Glick, who succumbed to cancer in 2015, lent his name to the event, which, in addition to recognizing exceptional service to the community, raises money for the temple and the charity of each honoree’s choice. “My late husband was the first recipient of this wonderful community service award,” said Christine Glick, who co-chaired the event with Jeff Thaler. “After the inaugural gala, we decided to make it a yearly award to honor an individual for their community service and support of local nonprofits.” This year’s beneficiaries of the gala
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are Atlantic General Hospital, Temple Bat Yam, the Rebecca and Leighton Moore Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services and the Jesse Klump Suicide Awareness and Prevention Program. Cropper, a native of the area, founded the Berlin Chamber of Commerce in 1986. He also has been the chairman of fundraisers for organizations such as the March of Dimes and American Cancer Society. He has served as president of Berlin’s Taylor House Museum and as chairman of the Ocean City Board of Port Wardens and the city’s employee pension plans. Cropper serves on the board of directors of the Calvin B. Taylor Banking Co., Worcester Preparatory School’s Board of Trustees, the Ocean City Employee Pension Board as chairman and on the local chapter of the Community Association’s Institute Legislative Action Committee. “He is always trying to help other people,” said the night’s emcee, Seacrets owner Leighton Moore, who received the award in 2011. “We need to make him feel like we understand how good of a friend, businessperson and community-giver Reese Cropper really is.” Clarion owner Dr. Lenny Berger, who was similarly honored in 2012, said Cropper was one of the first people who befriended him when he moved to Ocean City and thanked him “for his generosity, service, friendship and philanthropy.” “I can’t do all I’d like to do, but I do what I can,” Cropper said after Sunset Grille owner and 2016 award recipient Buddy Trala formally
presented him with the honor. “I believe in giving a leg up to others … since I was so fortunate in what my parents have been able to give me.” Cropper revealed a difficult period in his life as he explained why he selected Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services and the Jesse Klump Suicide Awareness and Prevention Program as his personal charities this year. “I’d swing in and out of dark periods during childhood and especially in college,” Cropper said. “Worcester Youth helped me fight the illness many years ago.” He said people who suffer from depression often mask their inner turmoil with a façade of well being to avoid the stigma. “Mental illness is still whispered about today. I fear our society is moving too fast and people are unable to handle daily challenges. [Depression] is one of the largest social issues. “People need encouragement to get mental health help,” Cropper said. “It consumes the person. Its dark and scary with no way out, other than death, I know, I’ve been there.” “We need to stop these stigmas,” Cropper said. “You would be shocked at how many people suffer from depression in this room or know someone who died because of it. I only hope my candor with you tonight will make you aware of mental illness and it’s all around us. Cropper joins Moore, Berger, Trala, Billy and Madlyn Carder of BJ’s on the Water, Jack Burbage of Blue Water Development and Glick as a recipient of the award. As for the sum of the event’s own good works, Thaler said the seven galas have raised more than $600,000 for 18 local nonprofits.
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Hogan could join Carozza for Nov. 19 announcement Meeting to end months of speculation into delegate’s plans for 2018 election
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Nov. 17, 2017) Though unconfirmed by the governor’s media office, campaign officials for Delegate Mary Beth Carozza announced Gov. Larry Hogan would be on hand for a “special announcement” at Ocean City Elementary School on Sunday at 2 p.m. Carozza, who took office in 2014, is expected to announce her formal plans for the 2018 election. Among her options are to remain a delegate for another term, challenge Sen. Jim Mathias for the District 38 seat, or challenge Rep. Andy Harris for his congressional seat. Carozza’s political future has been the subject of much speculation since a piece in the Washington Post in May highlighted the Republican “Drive for Five” plan to unseat five sitting Democratic Senators — one of whom is Jim Mathias. If those five seats are flipped, a nearly century old veto-proof majority in the State Senate will have been bro-
ken. Mathias said he intends to run again, though he has yet to file the paperwork with the Worcester County Board of Elections. Throughout her term, Carozza has been a vocal supporter of Hogan and his administration. “I believe all of my past family and public Beth Carozza service experiences have led me to this announcement,” Carozza said Wednesday, breaking months-long silence on the topic. For most of her career prior to being elected as a delegate, Carozza worked for congressional Republicans. She also served in the Ehrlich administration. Once Carozza announces her intentions, several other local elected officials are expected to file their own papers for election or re-election, depending on the office she ends up seeking. Several local and regional politicians, speaking on condition of anonymity, said they were eyeing the delegate’s chair should Carozza seek a different office.
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Zach Davis and Isabel Emond are pictured during the summer birding trip that piqued their interest in the hobby, causing them to form their own birding club at Stephen Decatur High School when they returned to school this fall.
Late November transition time for local birds, birders By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Nov. 17, 2017) As two Stephen Decatur High School students engage their own interest with a nascent birding club at the school, the local expert who started them on the path is spreading the word that it’s a fantastic time of year to go birding. “November is a fun time of year because some fall species are still here and the winter species are starting to arrive,” said Dave Wilson, founder of Conservation Community Consulting. “In January there are thousands of buffleheads, but now you see them in groups of 10. There are lots of ducks that don't want to go any farther south then they have to, and so they’re here.” In January and June, Wilson said, experienced birders know what they’re going to get once they go on the prowl. In transition times, like now, birders get the best of both worlds as some species leave and others arrive. Part of Wilson’s enthusiasm for red throated loons, purple sandpipers and the host of ducks that call the lower shore home sometimes or all of the time, is based on passing the hobby along to younger people who have a different set of tools and different ideas on how to ob-
serve their favorite feathered friends. “People who have been in the hobby a while are worried it’s going to go away,” Wilson said, partly because of the allure of other distractions, like computer screens. Earlier this summer, Wilson guided boat tours along the Assateague Coast to highlight the many species the variety of habitats and ecosystems the lower shore provides. On that tour were two high school students, Zach Davis and Isabel Emond, who came back to school in September and formed their own birding club. “We started it to gain more knowledge,” Davis said. Davis’ uncle worked at the Audubon Society for 20 years, and he grew up watching birds and being around birds with the family. “This past summer, I would see shorebirds and look up which were which, then I started talking to Zach about them, and we went on a trip with Dave Wilson,” Emond said. Wilson taught them certain things to look for and the places they were more likely to see their favorite species. Davis favors raptors, like hawks and eagles, while Isabel prefers shorebirds, like ducks and geese. “We didn’t really know about clubs See DECATUR Page 15
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Land owner seeks purchase of city property for Jet-ski lift By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Nov. 17, 2017) The Ocean City Council agreed to get an appraisal of a slice of city property on Old Landing Road this week, as a neighbor wants to buy it to install a private Jetski lift. City Engineer Terry McGean said that the 3,000-square-foot lot would be subdivided at the storm drain line, so that the city could retain one of the few open, green spaces left in the resort. The resort would sell a 2,000square-foot parcel. “I spoke to the department heads and they said they had no current or future need for the land,” he said during Tuesday’s work session. “The only concern came out of the comprehensive plan draft … to maintain open space and water access.” That apparently fits with potential buyer Gregg Custis’s needs, because he wants the property and bulkhead for a lift. Custis owns the property adjacent to the city land. Years ago, Ocean City had declared the land surplus and was preparing to sell to the then-owner of the property, but he died before the deal could be finalized. Ocean City inherited the land from the county when part of what was then the county sanitary commission
Decatur students start birding club at Berlin school Continued from Page 14 for youth,” Emond said. So they started one, with science teacher Wendie Saullo as an advisor. “We were surprised, we get 10-12 people every Monday, when the club meets,” Saullo said. “I certainly didn’t expect that,” Emond said. This coming Monday, the students are hosting an event at Berlin Falls Park at 3 p.m. for some bird watching. The former Tyson facility has become known as a hotspot for shorebirds and other species drawn to the mix of shallow water and surrounding forest. “After the first trip, we’ll do the next trip then the next trip and then the next,” Saullo said. Saullo appreciates the opportunity advising the club gives her. “This is way outside the curriculum in Worcester County — there would be no way to cover this,” she said of ornithology. While the three novices pore over field guides and computer screens to make their identifications, Wilson, who can identify most local species by sight or sound, said he was encouraged by their enthusiasm. “I’m just really excited young people are getting in and getting involved,” he said.
was absorbed by the resort’s public works department. Councilman Dennis Dare asked if the wastewater department was reasonably sure the land would not be needed for future operations, since there is a sewage pumping station nearby. Wastewater Superintendent Randy Bradford replied that the pump station has been rehabilitated and that the city still owns a small piece there that should be sufficient. The council voted 6-0 to proceed with an appraisal at Custis's expense. Councilman John Gehrig was absent. Following the public hearing, the council will go into closed session with Custis to determine whether it will sell the land. As of Wednesday, the public hearing had not been scheduled.
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The City Council is considering to sell 1,000 square feet of land to a resident that lives in house marked 164. The land parcel that is adjacent to his yard would be used for a Jet-ski lift if the sale goes through.
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length of time the dredges have been able to operate in Ocean City. Complaints about shoaling in the inlet have increased steadily since late 2014, with at least one commercial fisherman abandoning the Maryland port for one in New Jersey. Plans to combat further losses have come and gone, with a planned hydrodynamic study of the entire inlet and a proposal to move the channel to deeper waters either changed, abandoned or left incomplete with only regular dredging keeping it open. “This is the first time in the last 10 years the pace is moving as I would like it,” County Commissioner Bud Church said. Church has been critical of the amount of progress he’s seen in the past. “A large part of the discussion was explaining to state and local officials the potential for, should they be interested, funding additional days of dredging using local funds and how that process might work,” Gardner said. “This would be using funds from either state, county and/or local sources to pay for the costs of having either USACE (corps) dredges, so either dredge Murden or dredge Currituck, conduct additional dredging in Ocean City Inlet beyond what the Corps of Engineers has funding available for.” The corps’ time and effort is based on a hierarchy of needs and how critical a port like the Ocean City inlet is to residents. “The inlet is only considered commercial, but we haven’t assessed what we’ve lost in charter boats, like the White Marlin Open, food, lodging, fuel,” Church said. “We need everyone working together to grease the rails to go a little quicker.” That might change with the inclusion of attorney Mark Cropper, who said he’d been retained to represent the interests of charter boat captains. However, Cropper wasn’t as optimistic as Church. “It’s clear everyone shares the urgency of need to do something in the short term to keep the inlet open and the long-term consideration as to how to keep it open,” he said. “The problem is, and has been, the bureaucratic process within which we need to work to figure this out.” Worcester County, through its Economic Development office, is also developing a request for proposals to explore an economic impact study along those lines. The request should be released to vendors this autumn, according to a county press release. Gardner said there is no additional funding for any other dredging operations other than scheduled maintenance until the end of fiscal 2018 on the federal calendar (Sept. 30, 2018). Should local governments come to See USING Page 19
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Commissioners move forward with Bishopville Park proposal Program Open Space funds sought, could cover up to 90 percent of expenses
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Nov. 17, 2017) The former Bergey and Chmar properties at the junction of St. Martin’s Neck Road and Bishopville Road will be developed into a passive park following the Worcester County Commissioners acceptance of a concept plan earlier this month. Recreation and Parks representative Bill Rodriguez said about 90 percent of the park’s total estimated cost of about $125,000 could be paid for out of Program Open Space funds, should the expenditure be approved by the state. That would leave the county’s share at about $12,500 to finance the park. Rodriguez identified two challenges to the park’s production. First, approval and a waiver would be needed from the State Highway Administration for vehicle parking, because of the location’s proximity to the intersection. The parking lot is proposed to be installed on the former Chmar property, caddy corner to the park across Bishopville Road. Second, according to Rodriguez, the majority of the former Bergey property falls within the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical area buffer, which would require additional approvals from one or both of the Critical Area Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. As for improvements to the existing lots, the concept plan calls for a 24-foot stone sitting wall surrounding a patio incorporating a hexagonal shelter with one or more picnic tables, paver stone walkways, swing
Using Army Corps equipment more affordable choice Continued from Page 18 an agreement, they could fund dredge visits themselves and at a lower cost than utilizing private enterprise to solve the problem, Gardner said. “For various reasons, using one of these dredges, based on their schedule and when they’re in the area doing other work, would potentially be significantly less costly than contracting the work out privately,” he said. “Having other dredges do the work would incur additional dredge mobilization costs and require additional plans and oversight that is not needed with the Murden or Currituck because they dredge the inlet and dispose of material from the inlet on a regular basis.”
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 17, 2017) Members of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce packed the conference room at the Dunes Manor Hotel Tuesday for a panel discussion about Maryland’s Mandatory Paid Sick Leave bill. The session was lead by Greta Engle Sr., BB&T Insurance Services consultant, and Lawrence Richardson Jr. with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. In early April, the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act (HB01) was approved by the General Assembly and subsequently vetoed by Gov. Larry Hogan the following month. Despite Hogan’s opposition, a chance exists that the veto will be overridden during the next legislative session in January. Richardson, Maryland Chamber vice president of government affairs, said the group has concerns about the legislation’s impact on small business. “We are not opposed to the concept of sick leave,” he said. “The problem is this is essentially a onesize-fits-all bill.” The bill would require businesses with 15 or more employees, who clock in for a minimum of 12 hours per week, to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Businesses with 14 or fewer employees would be required to provide unpaid sick leave at the same rate. Engle also said the legislation would force additional record-keeping responsibilities on employers. “This is very far reaching,” she said. “It’s troubling to me that this can apply to part-time people. There are a lot of unknowns here.” Besides illness, Engle said the bill also includes a provision for “safe
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OCPD ramps up search for summer recruits
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Nov. 17, 2017) After the Ocean City Police Department filled its seasonal officer ranks this summer, the administration has stepped up the program’s social media advertising and expanded its radius for recruitment trips. Chief Ross Buzzuro informed the Police Commission during Monday’s meeting that planning for summer 2018 started early this year, as recruiters began visiting colleges and universities on Sept. 25. So far, the police department’s efforts have paid off – 140 students have applied. Of that number, 80 applications were for seasonal officers. “We’re going to hit 80 colleges, but
Maryland Healthy Working Families Act may still pass Continued from Page 20 While the initial version of HB01 would have permitted employees to use accrued sick leave after 90 days on the job, seasonal business owners lobbied to extend that time to 120 days. Eventually, Sen. Jim Mathias (D-38) was able to reach a compromise of 106 days. “Apparently, the advocates of the bill had sat down with a calendar and figured from Memorial Day to Labor Day would be about 106 days,” Richardson said. Richardson said as presently written, the bill would apply to J-1 workers, who may begin working in April and sometimes are employed beyond early September. At the end of the meeting, the audience was were provided with contact information to lobby state legislators, including Mathias, to sustain the veto. If just a few votes were altered, Richardson said the bill could be reconfigured. “We go back to square one where essentially this bill goes away and the legislature will have to start over again,” he said.
we’ve already hit 56 universities, and we already have good news,” he said. “It’s higher than where we were at this point last year.” There was a time where Ocean City officials boasted that they brought on 100 officers for the summer, but fewer qualified recruits made the cut in recent years. A combination of tougher hiring standards and the statewide law enforcement prohibition on previous marijuana use cut a large portion of candidates at the testing stage. The program hit a low point in 2015, as 153 applied for the position, but 50 seasonal officers were hired.
As a result, Ocean City Police expanded its recruitment visits by 375 miles. The department also boosted its online marketing campaign last November by airing videos that highlighted the seasonal program on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Last fiscal year, $5,000 was set aside for social media advertising. The aggressive campaign worked, as Ocean City Police hired 70 seasonal officers and 73 public safety aides. Although the police department has $7,500 allocated for advertising, it has yet to spend any money and instead used its ads from last year. Be-
tween late September and Halloween, the ads had 142,076 impressions, 123,195 reactions and 7,627 views. Demographics show the social media ads are reaching West Virginia, New York City area, western and central Pennsylvania and colleges like Mount Aloysius College in Cresson, Pennsylvania and Stevenson University. The next police academy testing date is Nov. 18-19, where the Police Commission will be able to properly measure the quality of the applicants — and the success of the recruitment plan.
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Resort eyes own sports complex Police: H2Oi has By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer and By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Nov. 17, 2017) Apparently uncertain about whether Worcester County government will involve itself in the creation of a proposed eight-field outdoor sports complex, Ocean City officials this week took steps to begin planning their own facility. One issue the county commissioners have debated for years is whether a public-private partnership would be appropriate, while the Ocean City Council wants to assure the resort of a piece of the burgeoning multi-billion-dollar youth sports tournament market. Ocean City Manager Doug Miller suggested the item during Wednesday’s financial planning session. “We don’t know if the county is moving forward with this, or if it’s a publicprivate partnership. But it’s something we should keep on the radar,” he said.
The county has been struggling with the idea as the project developed from an indoor-outdoor facility to becoming focused on outdoor sports, based on studies paid for, in part, with state funding. The county’s recreation and finance specialists also generated an estimate of potential revenues. For the first three years of operation, they estimated 12-14 tournaments could be held drawing fewer than 40,000 participants and spectators, and generating between 14,400 and 21,000 hotel stays. Based on these numbers, the staff projected revenues of $210,000 against $393,000 in expenses, leaving a deficit of $183,000. For that cost, however, the total impact on the coastal economy shows almost $2.9 million in additional room rentals, $1.8 million in food and beverage sales and about $1.2 million in miscellaneous spending, for nearly $5.9 million in economic activity.
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AGH health literacy program thrives in Worcester schools Local teachers use core classroom areas to open dialogue on opioid abuse
(Nov. 17, 2017) Atlantic General Hospital and Health System, along with the Herschel S. Horowitz Center for Health Literacy at the University of Maryland College Park School of Public Health and Worcester County Public Schools, continue to make measurable improvements in the health literacy levels of elementary and middle school students in Worcester County. Health literacy is measured by an individual’s ability to obtain, process and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. A high
level of health literacy is crucial to achieving a healthy lifestyle and properly utilizing healthcare services. Integrated Health Literacy Program standards help guide teachers in developing lesson plans for core area classrooms (math, reading language arts, science and social studies) that include basic health literacy concepts and skills. The integrated lessons vary depending on grade level that the program is implemented. Lesson topics include the role of heroin use in the criminal justice system in social studies class or how opioids affect the brain chemically during science class. During the 2016-2017 school year, seventh and eighth grade teachers at Stephen Decatur Middle School piSee STUDENTS Page 24
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Council prioritizes spending items
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Nov. 17, 2017) Although resort officials have not drafted a capital improvement plan yet, the City Council has prioritized six projects out of $105 million projects it hopes to complete in five years. City Manager Doug Miller asked council to rank 24 projects before Wednesday’s session on a scale of green, yellow and red. Green signals as a must-do, while red is no real interest. That showed the council prioritized the Second Street Public Works facility, the city-wide security improvements recommended by Homeland Security, demolishing Whiteside tram facility and building a new parking lot, annual street paving and Baltimore Avenue improvements, which include burying utilities and installing new sidewalks. “I didn’t vote on this but it does line up with priorities we’ve discussed in earlier meetings,” Mayor Rick Meehan said. Miller also out forth his own priority item for future discussions: the potential outdoor sports complex. “From our strategic planning sessions, it showed the council was quite interested in sports marketing, but in order to do that we need a facility in the northern county,” he said. “We don’t know if the county is moving forward with this, or if it’s a public-private partnership. But it’s something we should keep on the radar.” The council agreed to start a feasibility study for an Ocean City sports facility, although a cost is not determined at this time. Councilman Dennis Dare championed funding $40,000 for an architecture study to re-design a new Fire Station 3 and to move it to 65th. That item was voted down by a council majority in March. “We could put that money back in the budget to see what it would look
like [financially] and make a decision at a later date,” he said. “At least find out.” The council informally agreed to do so. Two other items that languished for months also received the green light: improving Caine Woods roads and a design for the Third Street Recreation Complex. Public Works Director Hal Adkins explained that for about 15 years, the city has discussed street-scaping and installing sidewalks in the neighborhood from 136th street to 141st street. Those roads are bare-bones, compared to 142nd Street north. “I’ve held up repaving 136th Street because it’s unclear if we want to start here or wait,” he said. “I think the majority of the council wants to see these improvements done, and not wait another two years to screw up the roads to do it again,” Councilman Matt James. “If we want this done, now’s the time.” Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito petitioned to hire an architect firm to get a better idea what the
downtown recreation complex would look like. Because of the impending construction for the tram facility at Second Street, the city will have to demolish both tennis courts on Third Street, which opens up possibilities for renovate the park. One of the options is to replace one of the basketball courts with a grant-funded tennis court. The councilmen that constitute the Recreation and Parks Commission disagreed with bringing on an architect firm in August, and thought the matter should be brought to the full council. “I really believe it’s the most used recreation property we have in town [because of the basketball courts],” Meehan said. “I’d think it’d be a mistake to reduce the basketball courts. I support hiring an architect firm.” Budget Manager Jennie Knapp said that $25,000 would be allocated for the Third Street Recreation Complex design plan. All other projects will be organized by Miller and Finance Administrator Martha Bennett in a draft capital improvement plan and presented to the council at a later date.
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Continued from Page 23 loted the Integrated Health Literacy Program within their core area classrooms. The sixth grade curriculum was also expanded countywide, while teachers in grades one through five continued to implement the Integrated Health Literacy Program curriculum. The Integrated Health Literacy Program completed its fourth year with pre-testing all sixth grade students in the county and seventh and eighth grade students at Stephen Decatur Middle School prior to implementation of the curriculum in the fall and then again post-curriculum implementation in the spring. The results for the 2016-2017 school year show significant positive
impact of the program. In grades six, seven and eight, the average health literacy scores increased from pre-test to post-test. Other findings include: More sixth grade students at posttest reported talking about Internet safety with friends and family. There was a statistically significant increase in the percentage of students who moved into the highest health literacy score range. Sixth grade realized an increase of more than 15 percentage points. Seventh grade high health literacy scores increased by nearly 16 percentage points, and eighth grade by nearly eight points. At post-test, 69.5 percent of eighth graders reported being extremely confident they could say “no” when a friend is pressuring them to try illicit drugs such as heroin, a statistically significant improvement over pretest results. “Individuals have to understand basic health principles before they can become active and effective partners in their own care. We’re pleased with the results,” said Michael Franklin, CEO of Atlantic General Hospital. During the current 2017-2018 school year, the Integrated Health Literacy Program is being implemented in grades one through eight county-wide, the first year of full implementation of the program. The program currently serves more than 3,800 students. To learn more about the health literacy program, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org/healthliteracy. Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties in Maryland and Sussex County, Delaware, since May 1993. Built by the commitment and generosity of a dedicated community, the hospital’s state-of-the-art facility in Berlin combines old-fashioned personal attention with the latest in technology and services. It provides quality specialty care such as general ophthalmic and retina surgery, weight loss surgery, orthopedics, outpatient infusion for individuals with cancer or blood/autoimmune disorders, and a comprehensive women’s diagnostic center. Atlantic General Health System, its network of more than 40 primary care providers and specialists, care for residents and visitors throughout the region. For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.
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Disorderly conduct Justin C. Harrison, 38, of Bloxom, Virginia was arrested after he allegedly caused a disturbance at a uptown hotel in the early hours of Nov. 12. Around 3:24 a.m., police met with hotel security and Harrison. Harrison was previously told to leave, as he was being combative to hotel staff. Officers said that Harrison smelled like alcohol and had trouble standing upright. They escorted him to the sidewalk, and refused to give him a ride. Harrison became aggravated, kicked a trash can into Coastal Highway and started screaming obscenities. He was charged with two counts of intoxicated endangerment and violating the town’s noise ordinance. KATIE TABELING/OCEAN CITY TODAY
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Youth council warns against teen vape use in Worcester By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Nov. 17, 2017) As part of an annual report delivered to the Worcester County Commissioners earlier this month, the Worcester County Youth Council warned of a vaping problem within the ranks of schoolage children. “A lot of our stats come from the youth risk behavior study, where 43 percent of high school students said they used a vaping or e-cigarette device, while 27 percent said they’d used one in the last 30 days,” health department spokesman Travis Brown said. “Another area of concern is in middle school students, where 18 percent said they’d used a vaping device ever and 11.2 percent said they’d used one in the past 30 days.” These numbers are well above state averages. Only 37.6 percent of Maryland’s high school students and 15.4 percent of middle school students reported having used a vaping device. The suppliers, according to a local shop owner, are parents. “It’s obvious the kids get them somehow — in my experience it’s been the parents buying,” Shelby Pryor, owner of Dawg House Vapor and Glass in on Route 50 in West Ocean City. “The parents buy for their kids, because they would rather have them vaping than using combustible cigarettes.” One reason for this is the adjustable nicotine level, Pryor said. “A Marlboro red contains 12-15 milligrams of nicotine,” he said, which several online sources confirm is about average. The fluid used in vaping devices or e-cigarettes can be purchased with a variety of concentrations, or none at all. “When you get down to a certain
point, it’s not much different than caffeine,” Pryor said. In separate interviews Brown and Pryor both said there has been no long-term study of the effects of vaping on health. Jacob Katna, owner of Cloud Nine Vape on Philadelphia Avenue, said his clientele skews older. “When we first opened three years ago, the 18-and-older crowd came through. Now, 85-90 percent of our customers are 30-plus. I think it’s dying down with the younger crowd and it’s more older people trying to kick cigarettes,” Katna said. Katna said the proliferation of vaping to underage people is similar to how young people can obtain alcohol while underage — if they want it, they can get it. “If you’re going to ‘Hey Mister’ for alcohol you’re going to do it for this too,” he said. Both shop owners say they have multiple controls in place to discourage underage people from obtaining their products. “We are on the high end for youth use, and we know we have a number of issues,” Brown said. Awareness efforts have been the health department and youth council’s weapon of choice in the fight, with advertisements placed on social media. Anti-vaping messaging is rolled into anti-smoking programs. “We recognize it’s an issue in the community and we’re working with others to get the information out while talking about the county’s youth about these issues,” Brown said. The youth risk behavior survey is based on data from 2014, the most recent data available. A new study’s results are expected soon, Brown said.
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OBITUARIES ALAN “LYNN” JARMON, SR. Berlin Alan “Lynn” Jarmon, Sr., age 58, of Berlin, Maryland, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake of Salisbury after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Salisbury and was the son of Howard L. and Sara A. (Wyatt) JarLynn Jarmon, Sr. mon. He was employed by Atlantic Tackle Inc. as a sales representative and custom rod builder. He was a member of Atlantic Methodist Church and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also served in the United States Marine Corp. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son, Alan L. Jarmon Jr. and wife, Katherine, of Laurel, Delaware; one brother, Stuart W. Jarmon of Berlin, and long-time friend, Barbara Baker of Ocean City. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at Ocean City Marlin Club, 9659 Golf Course Road, in West Ocean City. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.
DAVID W. RAYFIELD Ocean City David W. Rayfield, age 69, of Ocean City, Maryland, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at home. He was born in Salisbury and was the son of the late Shirley (Ecker) Rayfield Baker and Donald Baker. He was a detective with the United States David Rayfield Park Police and retired after 26 years. He was a member of the Ocean City Elks #2645, Kent Island American Legion #278 and the Bay Country MD Moose Chapter 1696. He is survived by his wife, Susan Hobgood Fry-Rayfield, of Ocean City; his children, Sherri Linn O’Dell and husband, Jeff, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, Oliver Rayfield and Kim Savage of Owings, Maryland, Amber Rayfield and Gregg Fry, both of Annapolis; three sisters, Beverly Mapp of Harrington, Delaware, Linda Skewes of Manassas, Virginia and Audrey Rayfield of Frederick, Maryland; and five grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 at the Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., in Ocean City, Maryland. Donations in his memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. MARIAN E. KERN Berlin Marian E. Kern, age 81, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at her home in Berlin. Born in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of John Elenchick and Mary Puhlick. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Kern, Sr. She is survived by three sons, John Kern Jr. (Michele) of Troy, Pennsylvania, Timothy Kern Sr. of Blythewood, South Carolina and Benjamin Kern (Denise) of Trucksville, Pennsylvania; daughters, Dr. Jennifer Kern of Lexington, South Carolina, Suzanne Brogan (John) of Oreland, Pennsylvania and Amy Kern of Berlin, Maryland; brother, John Elenchick Jr. (Julie) of Carverton, Pennsylvania; sisters, Eleanor Taylor (Donald) of Cape Coral, Florida and Betty Kowalski of Randle, Washington; grandchildren, Jason Kern, Zane Kern, Kaitlyn Brogan, Lauren Brogan, Timothy Kern Jr., Jacqlynn Kern, Emily Ambruch and Cecily Ambruch; great grandchildren, Olivia Kern, Zoey Kern and several nieces and nephews. Marian loved cooking, gardening, baking, boating, going to the beach and the Baltimore Ravens. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at St. John Neu-
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NOVEMBER 17, 2017 mann Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro, Delaware. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Marian’s memory to Coastal Hospice at P.O. Box 1733 Salisbury, Maryland 21801. Arrangements are in the care of Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at burbage@burbagefuneralhome.com.
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By Peter Ayers Wimbrow, III Contributing Writer (Nov. 17, 2017) Eighty years ago today, Konstantin K. Rokossovsky, a highly decorated cavalry officer, and veteran of the Great War and the Russian Civil War, was being held by the Soviet secret police — the dreaded NKVD. Although he was a three-time recipient of the Order of the Red Banner for courage and the Order of Lenin for exemplary service, he was charged with “sabotage” and “impairing combat effectiveness.” Was it because he, like the late, disgraced Marshal Mikhail Tukhachevsky, recognized the importance, and urged the increased use, of armor, in the Red Army? Later, the charges of being “a Polish spy,” “a Japanese spy,” and “crimes against the people” were added. The evidence seemed overwhelming. A fellow conspirator, Gen. Adolf Kazimirovich Yushkevich, who had been Rokossovsky’s commander with the elite Kargopolsky Red Guards cavalry detachment during the Civil War, had confessed in writing and had implicated Rokossovsky. Despite weeks of torture, Rokossovsky still refused to confess. Finally, he said that he would confess if he was allowed to confront Gen. Yushkevich. The trial was postponed in a fruitless search for the general. Eventually, the prosecution learned what Rokossovsky already knew: Gen. Yushkevich had died during the Civil War — 17 years before he had given his confession. Even so, Rokossovsky languished in 200-year-old Kresty Prison in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) for the next three years, during which time he had nine teeth kicked out, as well as three ribs broken. Several times, he was removed from his cell, taken to a courtyard where a firing squad waited, blindfolded, placed against a wall, and listened as the order to fire was given, and the rifles discharged. But it was all a joke! Funny! Meanwhile, war with the Axis countries was edging ever closer. In September of 1939, pursuant to secret Continued on Page 27
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 26 provisions of the Soviet Union’s treaty with the German Reich, the Red Army moved into Eastern Poland to “protect” its Slavic brothers from any further incursions by the German Wehrmacht. With the respective governments unable to reach an “understanding,” the Red Army launched its assault on Finland a few months later. Finally, on March 22, 1940, Rokossovsky was released. He spent the spring with his family in Sochi (future site of the 2014 Winter Olympics), in the south of Russia, on the eastern side of the Black Sea, near the Turkish border. His military career seemed kaput. But the true military men recognized his abilities. Ten years earlier, he had served under Semyon K. Timoshenko, now Marshal of the Soviet Union and Commissar of Defense. Comrade Timoshenko restored him to his old command, and, on June 4, 1940, promoted him to major-general. Within weeks of the start of Operation Barbarossa, he was promoted, on July 14, 1941, to lieutenant-general and given command of Fourth Army. His predecessor had been court-martialed and shot! But by the time he arrived to take command of the army, it no longer existed. He was given command of an “operational group,” and thrown into the defense of Smolensk. Although the city would fall to the Germans, its defense allowed enough time for the Russians’ historical ally — “General Winter” — to come to their aid. For this, he received his fourth Order of the Red Banner on July 22, 1941. When Rokossovsky first met Stalin after his release from prison, the dictator said, “I don’t seem to have seen you around for some time. Where did you go?” Rokossovsky replied, “I was arrested, Comrade Stalin. I was sitting in prison.” Stalin responded, “A fine time you chose to go to prison!” For the defense of Moscow, Rokossovsky was given command of Sixteenth Army. For this service, he was awarded his second Order of Lenin on Jan. 2, 1942. The following summer, he briefly commanded the Bryansk Front. (A “Front” is roughly equivalent to an army group.) His command of this front was interrupted by the threat to Stalingrad. There, he was given command of the Don Front, which eventually included 11 armies. On Jan. 31, 1943, newly promoted Colonel-General Rokossovsky, together with ColonelGeneral Nikolai Voronov accepted the surrender of the Sixth Army’s commander, Field Marshal Frederic Paulus. Three days before the surrender, Rokossovsky received the Order of Suvorov, First Class, for exceptional leadership. Field Marshal Aleksandr Suvorov, for whom the medal is named, never lost a battle. On April 28, 1943, Rokossovsky was promoted, yet again, to Army General. July 1943 saw him in command of the Central Front at the climatic battle of the war, the Battle of
Ocean City Today Kursk. He received the Order of Kutuzov, First Class, on August 27, 1943, for his leadership and conduct of the operation. One-eyed Field Marshal Prince Mikhail Kutuzov, for whom this medal is named, led the victorious Imperial Russian Army against Napoleon in 1812. In Operation Bagration, launched in what is now Belarus, on June 22, 1944, Rokossovsky commanded the First Belorussian Front. He is credited with devising the successful plan, which resulted in the crushing defeat of the Wehrmacht’s Army Group Center. As a result of that success, he was made a Marshal of the Soviet Union on June 29, 1944, and a month later named a Hero of the Soviet Union and awarded his third Order of Lenin. For the final drive into Germany, he commanded the Second Belorussian Front. Following the German surrender, Rokossovsky was heaped with honors, including Hero of the Soviet Union a second time, on June 1, 1945, and the St. George Cross, four more Orders of Lenin, two more Orders of the Red Banner and six orders of the Red Star. He, on a black charger, along with Marshal Georgi Zhukov on a white one, led the victorious Red Army into Red Square on June 24, 1945. On his first trip to Berlin in July, he was invested by Field Marshal Bernard L. Montgomery as a Knight Commander of the Bath. Poland awarded him the
Order of Military Virtue and the Cross of Grunwald. France made him a Grand Officer of the Legion d’Honneur and awarded him the Croix de Guerre. Rokossovsky was one of only 17 to receive the diamond-encrusted Order of Victory. The other 16 included Soviet Marshals Malinovsky, Tolbukhin, Konev, Govorov, Timoshenko, Yugoslavian Marshal Tito, Polish Marshal Michał Rolja-Żymierski, British Field Marshal Montgomery, American General Dwight D. Eisenhower, King Mihai I of Romania, and two-time recipients Marshals Georgi Zhukov, Klimet I. Vasilevesky, and Stalin. Rokossovsky’s command was redesignated Northern Group of Forces, “temporarily stationed in Poland.” He remained in that position until November 1949, when he was relieved of command. Rokossovsky, who was born in Warsaw (when it was a part of the Russian Empire), and whose father was Polish, was declared a Polish citizen and made a Marshal of Poland on Nov. 5, 1949. The following week, the Polish and Soviet press announced that, “... at the request of the Polish Government ...” he was appointed Defense Minister of Poland and a member of the Polish Communist Party’s Politburo. In 1953, he became Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the People’s Republic of Poland. He used to complain that the Poles thought him a
PAGE 27 Russian and the Russians thought him a Pole. Quite an accomplishment for one who entered the Tzar’s army as a private, was accused of spying for his country’s enemies and languished in prison for years. In 1957, he was dismissed from his post by Polish leader Wladyslaw Gomulka and recalled from Warsaw by Soviet leader Nikita Khruschev. Following his recall, he held a number of posts in the Defense Ministry. On Aug. 3, 1968, twice Hero of the Soviet Union, Marshal of the Soviet Union and of Poland, Konstantin K. Rokossovsky, died after a long illness. On his deathbed, he signed the initial copy of his memoirs, titled, “A Soldier’s Duty.” It was his last act. He was 71. His remains are entombed, with many of the other Soviet marshals in the Kremlin wall. The marshal was renowned as a great “swordsman,” and when Stalin was asked, during the war, “What shall we do?” he replied, “We shall envy!” Many of his adversaries said that he was the best that the Soviets had. Next week: The Fall of Nanking Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. Mr. Wimbrow can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com
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The crew aboard the 28-foot Primary Search, from left, Captain Austin Ensor, Tommy Clark, Brian Stewart and James Doerzbach, reeled in a rare catch when they hooked a 105.4-pound opah, last Sunday while fishing in Poor Man’s Canyon. It measured 44 inches in length and 24 inches in height.
Opah caught off Ocean City coast Foursome aboard Primary Search hook 105.4-pound fish rarely seen in this area
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 17, 2017) Captain Austin Ensor and three crewmates aboard the Primary Search have been in the spotlight this week after reeling in a 105.4-pound opah fish, rarely seen in these waters, Sunday afternoon off the coast of Ocean City. “To the best of my knowledge there’s not been one in the northeast caught on rod and reel,” Ensor said. The opah, also known as a moonfish, are deep-water dwellers more commonly found in tropical regions. The distinctive-looking discoid fish are a red-orange hue, with white spots and large eyes. Ensor headed offshore that day with fellow fishing enthusiasts Tommy Clark, James Doerzbach and Brian Stewart. The foursome ventured out from Sunset Marina on the 28foot boat to Poor Man’s Canyon to deep-drop lines in search of bottom feeders. “We went out to catch swordfish,” he said. After two drops elicited nary a bite,
Ensor said the crew hauled in a more than 80-pound swordfish on its third attempt. Happy with their pull, Ensor said the friends nearly headed back to shore before opting to take one more shot at a prize catch from beneath the murky waters of the Atlantic. Stewart said something seemed amiss when the dropped line stopped prior to reaching bottom. “We cranked it back up and it was tight,” he said. “We realized it was a
‘To the best of my knowledge there’s not been one in the northeast caught on rod and reel.’ Captain Austin Ensor good fish because it was pulling hard.” This began a protracted battle to uncover what was on the hook. “We fought him for about an hour to an hour and half,” Ensor said. The fish measured 44 inches long and 24 inches in height. The anglers labored to reel the opah from its deep-water domain. “It stayed down deep and didn’t want to budge,” Stewart said. “We finally got him to come up and saw a lit-
tle bit of color.” While from a distance the friends thought they hooked a tuna, Stewart said as the fish got in closer proximity they saw it was orange with white spots. “Austin just freaked out and said, ‘Oh my God it’s an opah,’” he said. Although navigating in unfamiliar territory, Ensor instantly recognized the fish species and confirmed through the Department of Natural Resources that opah are legal to harvest in Maryland. “Somewhere deep in my memory was a picture of an opah and it matched up,” he said. Stewart said in rare instances larger vessels pull opah in as bycatch while seeking tuna. “Commercial fishermen with long lines occasionally haul one in,” he said. “Every few years they might see one.” Ensor said the fishing buddies, who average 24 years of age, have received warm accolades for their memorable haul from older, more seasoned cohorts. “The fishing community are all very supportive and happy for each other,” he said. “It’s pretty cool to get a catch of a lifetime this early on in our careers.” See ENSOR Page 30
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 17, 2017) Several members of the Stephen Decatur boys’ and girls’ soccer teams and field hockey squad received Bayside South All-Conference honors for their performances during the fall season. • Boys’ soccer: Senior captains John Ford (midfield) and Ryan Duncan (defense) earned First Team accolades. “[Ford and Duncan] have been mainstays for three years,” Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood said. “They’re threeyear starters. We’re losing two key positions [center midfield, center back], but I think we have kids who can fill those spots.” Junior midfielder Kevin Beck, a team captain, and sophomore defender John Karacoulakis were named to the Second Team. Bayside South Honorable Mention accolades went to juniors Brett Berquist (goalie) and Brady Ford (forward), senior Jeremy Danner (midfield) and sophomore Brian Rodriguez (midfield). This week, Greenwood presented awards to several players during the team banquet. The MVP Award was given to Ford, who was also the football team’s kicker this year. Ford scored four goals this season. The Golden Boot Award for most goals scored was won by Brady Ford. He led the team with six goals. Freshman Evan Kinsey took home the Rookie of the Year Award. Greenwood handed out the Coaches Awards to Beck, Duncan and senior Conor Boyle. The Unsung Hero Award was presented to Rodriguez. Senior Trevor Mavioglu earned the Sportsmanship Award. Decatur finished the year with a 6-43 record. “I thought we didn’t live up to our potential,” Greenwood said. “We struggled in the beginning of the season to score goals. It did get a little better as the season went on. I think we were looking for a true goal scorer and I’m not sure we found that this season.” • Girls’ soccer: Freshman Macy Dill (midfield) and sophomore Gabrielle Izzett (forward) scored spots on the Second Team. Senior captains Emma Stubblebine (defense) and Hattie Brous (forward) and junior Mia Dill (midfield) received Bayside South Honorable Mention distinction. Macy Dill won the Rookie of the Year Award for the team. See SD Page 30
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Continued from Page 29 “Macy stepped up into a leadership position on the field and took it effortlessly,” Decatur Coach Maggie Berke said. “Macy led the team in goals this season and had a major impact in every game.” After an injury ended junior Mia Dill’s season, she continued to come out and support and motivate her teammates, which is why Berke presented her with the Coaches Award. Junior Abbi Crisanti took home the award for best attitude and the Sportsmanship Award went to Brous. The Lady Seahawks finished the season with a 4-9 record. “The season unfortunately did not go as we had hoped or expected, but the girls worked hard and overcame some major obstacles,” Berke said. “Positives from the season were the girls’ ability to work together and maintain a positive attitude even when the season wasn’t turning out to be what they had hoped.” • Field hockey: Seniors captains Megan Hurley and Caroline Kurtz, and senior Neah Purnell received Bayside South Honorable Mention honors. Decatur Coach Amy Matthews pre-
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sented the team MVP Offense Award to Purnell and the MVP Midfield Award to Kurtz. Sophomore Haley Triplett earned the MVP Defense Award. Matthews gave the Coaches Award to junior Lily Figgs and the Most Improved Award to sophomore Zehra Mirza. The Unsung Hero Award went to senior Emilie Tacka. Despite not winning a game this season, Matthews said, “the girls learned a lot from each game.” “The positives I saw were the girls working together better and taking what they learned in practice and showing it on the field,” she added.
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 17, 2017) Those looking for an early Thanksgiving Day workout are encouraged to join CrossFit Assateague and SWEAT Ocean City in Ocean Pines, or participate in the 10th annual Fenwick Island Turkey Trot, Thursday morning. A 2.5-mile fun run and walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the Ocean Pines South Gate Pond Trail after a warm-up exercise. Registration starts at 8 a.m. in Veterans Memorial Park and costs $10 per person. Participants are also asked to bring a cat supply donation. The “ThanksKitten” run and walk benefits Town Cats and participants are encouraged to donate Friskies canned cat food- turkey pate, clumping cat litter, Purina One kitten food, or gas cards for spray and neuter runs. Families, kids and pets on leashes are welcome to join organizers in making three laps around the pond with several optional exercise stations set up throughout the route. “Our goal is to create a fun, familyfriendly event, that burns some calories Thanksgiving morning and helps raise money for a fantastic local, volunteer See WORK Page 31
Ensor cooks up fish, tastes good Continued from Page 29 And that catch of a lifetime tasted pretty good. “I watched a YouTube video showing how to cut it up. Eating it tonight,” he said Wednesday. “It’s the best fish I’ve ever had.” PHOTO COURTESY AUSTIN ENSOR
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Work out or run in race on Thanksgiving Day Continued from Page 30 only, nonprofit charity,” Michelle Macia, manager of CrossFit Assateague, said in a release. Town Cats, a local nonprofit, is dedicated to enriching the lives of free roaming, feral or abandoned cats in Ocean City and the surrounding communities by limiting population growth, and providing medical care and affordable adoption services. Parking will be available at the Ocean Pines Library on Cathell Road. For more information, visit www.crossfitassateague.com or towncats.net or call Sandra Kerstetter at 443-
944-2226 with any questions. The 10th annual Fenwick Island Turkey Trot will kick off at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day on Lewes Street, ocean side. Participants will head south to the Maryland state line, turn around, and come back. Families, children and leashed pets are welcome during the untimed, 2.2mile fun run and walk, which raises money for the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company and Roxana Volunteer Fire Company. There is no fee to participate, although runners and walkers are asked to make a cash donation.
“Our first responders are brave and selfless in the work they do each day,” Lori Martin, event founder and organizer, said in a release. “This is our 10th year and I hope to make it the most successful one yet. I invite our community members, individuals and sponsors, to rally to raise money for the companies.” Runners and walkers are encouraged to dress in festive or holiday-themed costumes. Commemorative t-shirts will be sold for $25 during the event, while supplies last. After the event, participants can head over to Pottery Place Perks Café for a
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Decatur’s Mitchell Orf to play baseball at Queens University
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 17, 2017) When Stephen Decatur senior Mitchell Orf stepped on the Queens University of Charlotte campus, he knew it was where he wanted to go to school and play baseball. “I was choosing from a couple schools but when I got there, I felt at home. I felt very comfortable on the campus,” Orf said. “The campus is beautiful and the business school – that’s my major – is one of the top in the nation.” This is the inaugural season for the baseball program at the North Carolina school. Orf made a verbal commitment to play for the team about a month ago. He signed his official National Letter of Intent last Wednes-
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Stephen Decatur senior Mitchell Orf signs his National Letter of Intent to play Division II baseball at Queens University of Charlotte, Nov. 8, at the Berlin high school. Pictured seated with Orf is his dad, Tim, and mom, Sherry. Standing is Decatur baseball Coach Tyler Riley.
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(Left) During the annual membership dinner and installation of officers for the Ocean City Downtown Association last week, board of directors, from left, Amy Rothermel, Nancy Howard, Joe Manganello and Kevin Gibbs are sworn in at Captains Table on 15th Street inside the Marriott Hotel. (Right) Council Secretary Mary Knight, left, swears in board members, from left, Melody Cedarstrom, Vi Candeloro, Ray Robinson and Steve Taylor.
Association brings back Christmas Annual meeting swears in board members, celebrates fundraising efforts for lights
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 17, 2017) Dozens of community members attended the annual membership and installation of officers dinner at Captains Table inside the Marriott Hotel on 15th Street last, Thursday. “As I look around this room, everyone has done something for this organization,” Mary Ann Manganello, executive director of the Downtown Association, said. “Whether it was working in the information cottage, freezing on the Boardwalk pouring hot chocolate, or serving crab soup. Thank you very much. We appreciate you.” Attendees enjoyed a cocktail hour before dining on a chicken picatta, ribeye steak, pork chop, salmon or vegetarian options for dinner. Mary Knight, Ocean City Council Secretary, read a proclamation before acknowledging and swearing in the 2018 officers and board members. They are: Joe Manganello, president; Brooks Trimper, vice president; Kevin Gibbs, second vice president; Nancy Howard, secretary; and Amy Rothermel, treasurer. The board members include Lauren Taylor, Nick Ruggieri, Nancy Bradford, Vicki Barrett, Vi Candeloro, Ray Robinson, Steve Taylor, Vince Sapia, Frank Knight and Melody Cedarstrom. The chief purpose of the Downtown Association is to raise money
for holiday light displays. By investing in these colorful displays, the organization aims to attract visitors during the offseason and give downtown businesses a reason to keep their doors open. “We wanted to bring the lights back to the downtown area and the tradition of when you drive into Ocean City and see a real Christmas,” Joe Manganello, president of the
‘We wanted to bring the lights back to the downtown area and the tradition of when you drive into Ocean City and see a real Christmas.’ Joe Manganello, president of the Downtown Association Downtown Association, said. The Harrison Group has donated thousands of dollars to the downtown light display initiative, he added. “We appreciate the help from all businesses and the fact they appreciate we want to bring Christmas lights downtown,” Manganello said. This holiday season, visitors can expect a piggy bank display on Dorchester Street, soldiers in the
Third Street baseball field, a white marlin and waving snowman display when coming off the Route 50 bridge, and elves near the welcome sign. Trimper’s Rides has light displays as well. The Dough Roller on South Division Street is also putting up a display, Lisa Aydelotte, event coordinator for the Downtown Association, said. “We want to bring back the arches you drive through at the inlet and the city agreed to give us 90 Christmas wreaths,” Manganello said. “We are always looking for volunteers. When the cottage opens back up, volunteer, it’s a lot of fun.” The Ocean City Downtown Association presents the Light Up Downtown Winter Festival annually, which will take place this Saturday from 26 p.m. The free event includes crafts and games for children with prizes, vendors, a tree lighting, gift drawings, a visit from Santa, complimentary hot chocolate and musical entertainment by One Night Stand, all on the Boardwalk, downtown. In addition to the light-up downtown initiative, the Ocean City Downtown Association also runs the information cottage on the Boardwalk and hosts a Halloween golf tournament and car parade each year. The Granville Trimper Pancake Breakfast at Ocean View American Grill, the James Sapia Spaghetti Dinner at Shenanigan’s and the popular Crab Soup Cookoff are also annual events the organization coordinates. For more information on the Ocean City Downtown Association, visit www.downtownassociation.net.
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By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Nov. 17, 2017) Some of the biggest misconceptions in buying a home are related to down payments and closing costs. The first misconception is that a down payment is the same thing as closing costs. Down payments are one cost in the purchase of a home and closing costs are another, separate, cost in the purchase of a home. Down payments can range from 0 percent for USDA loans, 3.5 percent down for an FHA loan, and 5 percent to any higher amount down for conventional loans. A distinction to keep in mind is when you put down less than 20 percent on a conventional loan, you will be required to pay monthly private mortgage insurance (PMI). Once your loan reaches 80 percent of the loan to value amount, this monthly PMI may be dropped, which can help to save hundreds per month (the exact amount you pay in monthly mortgage insurance depends on the type of loan and the total loan amount). Closing costs are separate from down payment expenditures. Closing costs are comprised from a variety of expenses related to the purchase of a home – transfer and recordation taxes, home inspection, appraisal, lender fees, settlement company fees, See UNDERSTANDING Page 34
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HMRA,Clean the World collaborate on recycling soap
(Nov. 17, 2017) Clean the World organization recently teamed up with the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, as well as the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel on 101st Street and Marigot Beach Suites on 100th Street. Clean the World is a social enterprise dedicated to the mission of saving millions of lives around the world while simultaneously diverting hotel waste from landfills. Since its founding in 2009, Clean the World has diverted more than 14 million pounds of waste from landfills. It operates soap recycling centers in Orlando, Florida, Las Vegas and Hong Kong, and leads a “Global Hygiene Revolution” to distribute recycled soap and hygiene products from more than 5,000 hotel and resort partners to children and families in countries with a high pre-adolescent death rate due to acute respiratory infection (pneumonia) and diarrheal diseases (cholera), which are two of the top killers of children under the age of 5. The goal is to get at least half of the Ocean City properties involved in the program. Since 2009, more than 40 million bars of Clean the World soap have been distributed in over 115 countries. In addition, the Clean the World provides hygiene kits to relief organizations throughout North America. On Nov. 15, students in Stephen Decatur High School’s Connections Club built hygiene kits as part of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association collaboration with Clean the World. These kits include necessities such as shampoo, soap, deodorant, washcloths and razors. They will be taken to Diakonia, a residence in West Ocean City which provides emergency and transitional housing, food services, counseling and assistance to its guests. “By involving local students in this worthwhile project, we are hoping to create a better understanding of the
real needs in our community,” said Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association Director Susan Jones. “Diakonia provides comfort and direction to those who are in a place of needing help, so they were the perfect group to collaborate with.” Additionally, on Nov. 16, Worcester Prep student, Maddie Simons, was slated to lead her fellow schoolmates in building hygiene kits. They will be sent to help hurricane victims. Simons and her mother, Jackie Berger of the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, have been instrumental in connecting the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association with Clean the World. Clean the World was founded on the principle that soap saves lives. While attending a conference, Berger first learned about Clean the World and couldn’t stop thinking about the depth of the organization. “There are so many levels which we can contribute to soap recycling as a community,” she said. “It’s refreshing that my daughter, Maddie, also shares my excitement to partner with CTW and an interest in educating others about hurricane devastation
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Students in Stephen Decatur High School’s Connections Club build hygiene kits as part of the Ocean City Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association’s collaboration with Clean the World. The kits, which include shampoo, soap, deodorant, washcloths and razors, will go to Diakonia, a residence in West Ocean City that provides emergency and transitional housing, food services, counseling and assistance to its guests.
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Understanding closing cost figure key to buying homes Continued from Page 33 pre-paid taxes and loan interest, etc. Your lender, in a good faith estimate, can supply the exact closing cost figure. It’s much better to understand this figure prior to making an offer, so that if you are short on cash to close, you may be able to work some buyer closing cost assistance into the offer. This is where the seller gives a contribution to help cover some (or possibly all) of the buyer closing costs. In some scenarios, the seller may contribute up to 3 percent of the contract
price, in other cases the seller may be able to contribute up to 6 percent of the contract price. It just depends on the type of loan. There is also the opportunity to receive gift money to help cover closing cost expenses. There are strict guidelines as to who can gift money for down payment, so discuss this option with your lender prior to making an offer where gift money is needed. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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AGH welcomes Cropper as board of trustees chairman (Nov. 17, 2017) During its annual corporation meeting, Atlantic General Hospital’s Board of Trustees voted in a new chairman, Hugh T. Cropper, IV, who is the former treasurer of the board. Cropper is a graduate of Worcester Preparatory School in Berlin, the College of William and Mary, and the University of Maryland Law School. He practices as an attorney, and he is a partner in the law firm of Booth, Booth, Cropper & Marriner, PC. Cropper has represented local clients in and around Worcester County for nearly 29 years, including numerous charitable and pro bono clients. Most recently, Cropper represented Diakonia in connection with its new facility in West Ocean City. Cropper is the chairman of the Board of Directors for Bank of Ocean City. He is also the chairman of the Board of Directors for the Lower Shore Land Trust. He was formerly a member of the Board of Governors of the Maryland State Bar Association, and he is a member of the Judicial Nominating Committee for the First Circuit. Cropper has been a member of the Board of Trustees of Atlantic General Hospital since 2007, and he is currently the chairman of the Quality Committee. He was formerly secretary of the Board of Trustees, and most recently served as treasurer. Cropper lives in the Berlin area with his wife, Jennifer, and his twins, Myra and Hugh Thomas. Cropper was born and raised in Worcester County and his grandfather, Hugh T. Cropper, was the former mayor of Ocean City. He is an active commercial fisherman, and he enjoys the outdoors, hunting and fishing with his family. He is anxious to serve Atlantic General Hospital and the needs of the community. He will begin his term as board chair in November.
“We acknowledge Hugh’s dedication and hard work for Atlantic General,” said Michael Franklin, FACHE, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital. “We are thrilled to welcome Hugh as the board chair. We are likewise especially grateful for the three years Lou Taylor served as our board chair, and the positive impact that he has made.” Taylor, the outgoing board chair, served in this position from November 2014 to October 2017. He started serving on the board in 2006, with his term ending in 2017. Taylor is the superintendent of the Worcester County Public Schools. He is a member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals, sits on the board of directors of Calvin B. Taylor Bank and Hudson Health Services, and is a lifetime member of the Friendship United Methodist Church in Berlin. He formerly served the community on the Worcester County Board of Zoning Appeals and the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. He is a graduate of Salisbury University, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. “I have a deep concern for good healthcare in Worcester County,” he said. “I am extremely honored to have been asked to serve on the Board of Trustees of Atlantic General Hospital and give back to a community that I am proud of and that has given so much to me during my lifetime.” Taylor’s passion for giving back to Worcester County and for staying active in the community helped him to make a successful and positive impact as Board chair. Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties in Maryland and Sussex County, Delaware, since May 1993.
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RECOGNITION The Worcester County Commissioners present a proclamation recognizing Oct. 23-27 as Economic Development Week to Worcester County Economic Development Director Merry Mears and her staff, and Tim Sherman, business consultant of the Small Business Development Center at Salisbury University, on Oct. 17 to highlight that residents and business owners alike benefit from WCED services and activities, which are designed to enhance commerce.
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Inside Going Out Taylor Sloan his time of year is bustling with holiday cheer around town. The Winterfest of Lights, located at Northside Park, 125th Street, kicked off Thursday. The Light Up Downtown festival for the Downtown Association of Ocean City will happen on the Boardwalk at the inlet on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 2-6 p.m., with live music by One Night Stand provided by the Ocean City Development Corporation. Santa will arrive at 3:30 p.m. for the kids, so you won’t want to miss out on the fun. Ocean City Restaurant Week continues through Sunday, Nov. 19. Visit www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com for the full list of participating restaurants. The Big Easy on 60, 60th Street, is open seven days, serving lunch and dinner, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and breakfast Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy hour is every day until 6 p.m. Enjoy $6 appetizers and halfprice drinks. Wednesday Lump Day is back where diners can get a twin crab cake dinner for $18.99. Monday through Thursday try two for $39, which includes two cups of soup, two salads, one select appetizer, two entrees and one dessert. For all of your NFL needs, the Big Easy offers five large HD TVs and football specials during games. Food specials include $6 sliders, $9 chili nachos and $8 wings (10). Let your friends indulge with the Big E feast, which includes two draft beers or soda, 20 wings, four sliders and Cajun fries for $29. Saturday, Nov. 18, hear TD MacDonald, 7-10 p.m. Live entertainment is available every Thursday with Bryan Russo, 5-8 p.m. To hear more, call 410-524-2305. BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street, is open every day, serving the entire menu, 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Daily offseason specials include chicken and shrimp parmesan with a garden salad and garlic bread on Sunday; a crab imperial dinner with two sides on Monday; Tuesday, try a twin crab cake dinner; Wednesday, indulge in a stuffed flounder dinner with two sides. Thursday, have a flash fried shrimp or stuffed flounder dinner with See INSIDE Page 38
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 17, 2017) Join community members in celebrating Thanksgiving with a free meal and fellowship at two local churches next week. For the 39th year, the Ocean City Baptist Church will host its annual Thanksgiving dinner at the North Division Street parish from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members of the church and community volunteers prepare and serve dinner which includes turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, string beans, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, coffee, tea and rolls. There will be a variety of baked goods including cookies and cherry pies. “The whole premise and vision is no one should be alone for Thanksgiving,” said Pastor Sean Davis. “It is a family event. Join ours for the day or bring your own if you don’t want to cook. I always tell summer visitors coming down for Thanksgiving. You are not going to find a better place, and it’s free.” Volunteers help out throughout the entire process from cooking, setting up and serving food to clean-up duties. “We usually have anywhere from 50 to 100 volunteers, and 75 is always a good amount,” Davis said. “It takes
all of them to make it work and they are a big help.” Last year, the church provided close to 600 meals with more than 200 people coming in to eat and nearly 350 carrying out. “If you burned the turkey, come get ours and take it home… we are happy to do that as well,” Davis said. Guests have the option of dining in, carrying food out or calling in advance for delivery. Volunteers deliver to the Ocean City Police Department, fire department, Ocean City Coast Guard Station and to local businesses that stay open on Thanksgiving. “Gather with people in the community,” Davis said. “Too many people are alone during the holidays and the churches work together to make sure that does not happen.” The Baptist church in downtown Ocean City will offer its Thanksgiving dinner between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23. The festivities will take place at the church, located next to the 7-Eleven at 102 N. Division Street. For those who need their meals delivered to Ocean City or West Ocean City, call 410-289-4054 in advance. Berlin’s First Baptist Church will offer Thanksgiving dinners for its 31st year on Williams Street from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “It is an opportunity to interact
with the community, particularly with those who don’t have family in the area,” said Sharon Parsons, church officer manager and a Thanksgiving volunteer since 2001. “You can have a meal together on Thanksgiving Day.” Anywhere from 30-40 volunteers and the church family provide turkeys and side dishes. The traditional dinner includes dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce. There will be pies and cookies for dessert, she said. “The church has been doing it 31 years and I have been volunteering for 16,” Parsons said. “I am blessed by it. People have been calling, saying they want to serve in the same spot as last year. We have a reputation and are doing the Lord’s work, and people want to be a part of it.” The volunteers cook at their homes or come in to help prepare food before setting up the tables and serving guests in addition to delivering food and cleaning up. “We are still looking for volunteers if you call a couple of days in advance,” Parsons said. In 2016, Berlin’s First Baptist Church provided 480 meals and organizers always plan to serve about 500 each year. About 100 meals were delivered to shut-ins and people working on the See THANKSGIVING Page 38
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Ocean City Baptist Church volunteers serve Thanksgiving dinner at the North Division Street parish last year. All are invited to attend on Thursday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thanksgiving dinners offered at churches in Berlin and OC Continued from Page 37 holiday including those at police and fire departments and the DaVita Berlin Dialysis Center, where patients are required to have dialysis every day. Guests can dine-in or carry-out, and the church has already received at least 150 reservations. Thanksgiving dinner will be offered between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23 at the church, located at 613 Williams Street in Berlin. Those who would like to attend should call 410-641-4306 in advance to reserve their seats or carry-out meals. Leave a message after the recording and someone from the church will return the call.
The Holy Savior Church on 17th Street and Philadelphia Avenue will host the Ocean City Christian Ministers Association’s annual community Thanksgiving service on Sunday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. There will be praise, worship songs, hymns, community choir, Thanksgiving testimonies and a brief message. Desserts and fellowship will follow the service. Guests are asked to bring canned goods, paper products, nonperishable food items or donate funds for the food pantry on Somerset Street. The service is sponsored by all area churches. For more information, call 410289-0652.
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Worthington, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, catch Rodney Kelly, 7-11 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, hear Randy Jamz, 69 p.m. For more, call 443-664-2896. Clarion, 101st Street, offers several dining and nightlife options. Inside the Ocean Club Nightclub hear Power Play from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 18. Breakers Pub opens at 11 a.m. and offers $6.95 lunch specials. Happy hour is 4-7 p.m. daily with $2.30 drafts, $2.90 domestic beers, rail drinks and house wines, and $3.85 margaritas. NFL specials include $8.95 turkey cheesesteak sliders, pound of wings, fish tacos, quarter-pound kosher hot dog and Ravens burger, and $9 16inch thin crust pizza. Drink specials include $2.30 Yuengling and Coors Light drafts, $2.90 domestic bottles, house wines and rails, and $3.85 house margaritas. To hear more, call 410-524-3535. The Cove at Mumford’s, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines, is open Friday at 4 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. Get burgers for half price on Saturdays. Friday, hear Sean Loomis Trio, 8 p.m. to midnight. Saturday, have fun playing trivia from 6-8 p.m. For more information, call 410-641-7501. Coins, 28th Street, offers game day food and drink specials. Drink specials include $2 Miller High Life, $2.50 16ounce Natty Boh, $2.75 domestic drafts (Yuengling, Coors Light and Miller Lite), $3 Ravens shooters, $3.50 cabernet and chardonnay, and $5 bombs. Food specials include $2 quarterpound hot dogs, $5 nacho and cheese, $6 pretzel sticks and cheese dip, three cheeseburger or oyster sliders, oyster or calamari basket and fries, and $8 crabby pretzel. Wednesday get Prime Rib for $16.99. For more, call 410-289-3100. Duffy’s Bayside Bar and Grill, Montego Bay Shopping Center, 130th Street, is open daily with drink specials noon to 6 p.m. Happy hour drink specials include $2.25 domestic drafts and bottles, $3.50 crafts and imports, $5 Guinness, $3 rails, $3.75 calls and
house wine, and $5 crushes. Enjoy football specials Monday, Thursday and Sunday. Monday, have $3.50 local craft brews, $3.75 Deep Eddy, a half-pound of shrimp for $7.99 and $5.50 mini quesadillas. Thursday, get $2.25 domestic drafts, $3.75 Bacardi, $3.99 stadium dogs and $5.50 personal pizzas. Irish Tuesday is back featuring Irish specials all day such as Duffy’s famous corned beef brisket. Wednesday, enjoy $6.99 burgers. Thursday, have Miss Bev’s home cookin’ special. Friday, don’t miss Bob Hughes, 5-8 p.m. Saturday, play team trivia with DJ Chuck D at 7 p.m. To hear more, call 410-250-1449. Harborside Bar & Grill, 12841 S. Harbor Rd. West Ocean City, offers happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drink specials include $2 rails and domestic bottles and drafts, and $5.50 orange crushes. Food specials include $5.99 buffalo wings and pound of steamed shrimp, $7.99 bowl of garlic mussels and two dozen steamed clams for $12.99. Friday, Nov. 17, catch DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, Side Project/Chris Button will perform, 2-6 p.m. with DJ Jeremy spinning the beats at 10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, hear Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m., followed by DJ Billy T at 8 p.m. For more, call 410-213-1846. Longboard Café, 67th Street, is open Monday through Saturday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. Get twofor-one drinks during happy hour from 5-6 p.m. Mondays, enjoy “wheel of fortune” night starting at 6 p.m. You could win 10 percent off your check or maybe have the whole meal on Longboard. Tuesday, try fajita-rita night with complete dinners from $10.95$13.95 and discount margaritas. Wednesday, enjoy comfort night with homemade eats from $10.95. Thursday, get half-price bottles of wine. Saturday, get a 12-ounce prime rib for $19.95 or 16-ounce $24.95. For more, call 443-664-5639. Nick’s House of Ribs, 145th Street, is open 3 p.m. to midnight during the week. It opens at noon Saturday and Sunday.
Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. with $1.99 rail beverages, $4 wine and half-price beer. Try rib fest on Wednesday and get one half-rack with two sides for $9.99. During Sunday games in the bar area enjoy all-you-can-eat ribs and chicken for $13.99. Get $2 domestic drafts during all NFL games. For more, visit www.nickshouseofribs.com. Ocean City Fish Company, in the commercial harbor in West Ocean City, is closed Monday through Wednesday, and reopens at 11:30 a.m. Thursday through Sunday. Happy hour is 3-7 p.m. Drink specials include $1.50 domestic drafts, $2.50 domestic bottles, $3.50 rail drinks and house wines, $4.50 calls and $5 crushes and frozen beverages. Food specials includes half-price appetizers. Visit www.ocfishcompany.com for more information. Pickles Pub, 706 Philadelphia Avenue, offers happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $2.25 domestic drafts and bottles, $3 Evolution Craft Brewing Lot 3, $3.50 house wine and rail beverages and $5 orange crushes. Food specials are eat-in-only and include $3.99 Boardwalk fries, $4.99 stadium nachos, $5.99 sliders (three mini burger or pulled pork), $6 tacos (three beef, chicken or pork) and $6.99 one-pound of wings (nuclear, hot or Baltimore). Monday, enjoy 55-cent wings all day and night with purchase of a beverage, with $3 Corona and Corona Light specials. Tuesday, have $1.75
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tacos, with a beverage purchase. Wednesday, get half-price burgers all day/night with purchase of a beverage. Thursday, drink $4 Hoop Tea or get Fireball shots for $4. Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., have a $5 Bloody Mary or mimosa. For more, call 410-289-4891. Pizza Tugos, Route 50 in West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $2 Miller Lite and Yuengling drafts, $2.99 craft beer drafts and $1.99 rail drinks. Get $1 cheese pizza slices during happy hour. Check out the “Freaking Insanity Football special” including all-you-caneat wings and pizza for $10.99 during games. Order online at www.pizzatugos.com. Ropewalk, 82nd Street, is open daily. Happy hour is available all day, Monday through Friday. Drink specials include $2 off drafts as well as $2.50 select domestics, $4 Slushies, wines and rails, and $5.50 crushes. Happy hour food specials include half-price bada bing shrimp and wings. Monday, have $7 chicken, $9 tuna and $10 seafood nachos. Drink specials include $4 rail margaritas and $3 Corona/Corona Light. Tuesday, get half-price burgers and wings. Wednesday, enjoy steam pot and lobster specials. Thursday is crab cake night, and Friday, come into Ropewalk for prime rib. Enjoy brunch at Ropewalk, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 410-524-1009. See INSIDE Page 40
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Seacrets, 49th Street, is closed for Thanksgiving, and will re-open 11 a.m. Friday through Sunday. This week, Thursday, Friday and Sunday enjoy half-price entrees from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, try the rock and ribs special. Get a half-rack of ribs for $14.99 with a starch, veggie and gluten free biscuit or a full rack for $23.99; a half-piece of rock fish and a half-rack for $23.99; or a whole piece of rock fish for $23.99. Happy hour food and drink specials are offered from 4-7 p.m. Appetizer specials include halfprice jerk chicken, Jamaican fries and onion rings. Raw bar happy hour is 47 p.m. Thursday and Friday with $5 off. Saturday from 2-5 p.m. get $5 off raw bar prices, and Sunday, enjoy “burn it” specials where the price for mussels, oysters, clams and lobster will continue to decrease as the day goes on. All Seacrets’ distilled liquors are $5 (gin; white, spiced, coconut and gold rums; vodka and flavored orange, grapefruit and lemon vodkas; light whiskey and bourbon whiskey). Get $1 off all beer and try the seasonal “Rumpkin” brewed by Fin City and made with Seacrets’ spiced rum. Try a $6 frozen orange crush, electric lemonade, pain in de ass and rum runner. Friday, Nov. 17, catch Flowers for Taco, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, listen to the 19th Street Duo, 5-9 p.m. in the tiki bar area. In the night club, catch me selling shooters, and hear The Benderz at 10 p.m. For more information, go to www.seacrets.com. Skye Bar, 66th Street, happy hour is 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. Have $1 oysters and get a 1.25-pound lobster for $20. Drink specials include $1 off drafts, $3.50
Flag retirement ceremony, Sat.
(Nov. 17, 2017) The Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines will be the site of a flag retirement ceremony at 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 18. The brief ceremony will be followed by the respectful burning of U.S. flags by members of Boy Scout Troop #261, led by Scout Master Ken Nichols, and Cub Scout Pack #261, led by Cub Master Nick Busko. Worn U.S. flags may be brought to the Ocean Pines Community Center or the American Legion Post #123 in Berlin, American Legion Post #231 in Berlin and American Legion Post #166 in Ocean City. Flags will be retired and burned following U.S. Flag Code. The Veterans Memorial Foundation is grateful for the assistance of Ocean Pines Public Works and the Bishopville Volunteer Fire Company. For more information, email opmarie@aol.com.
rails, $4 house wines and $5 orange crushes. Enjoy half-price bottles of champagne from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. For more information and update restaurant hours, visit www.skyebaroc.com. Sunset Grille, West Ocean City, is open Wednesday through Saturday. Enjoy $6.99 lunch specials Wednesday through Friday until 2:30 p.m. Wednesday is Italian night where guests can get three courses for $12.99. Thursday is half-price day/night with appetizers, lunch and entree items discounted. Friday, get a three-course seafood feast for $15.99. From 3-7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday enjoy two-for-one drinks and half-price appetizers during happy hour. Available in the bar areas only. For more information, visit www.ocsunsetgrille.com. I cannot believe Thanksgiving is this Thursday. Hopefully everyone takes time to show gratitude where it is deserved in their lives. I am extremely grateful for the friends I have made this past month, and all of the crazy memories we share. If you have an event coming up you would like me to highlight in Inside Going Out, send me an email at Taylor@OceanCityToday.net. You can also check out this column online at www.oceancitytoday.net.
Capital Ringers to perform in OP
(Nov. 17, 2017) Capital Ringers, Inc., a 501(c)(3) community English handbell ensemble that entertains and educates concert audiences with an extensive repertoire of rock n’ roll, patriotic, sacred and current top 40 tunes, will perform “Holiday Classics” on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Community Church of Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Rd., in Berlin. Admission to the 7 p.m. show is a freewill offering. For performance details, call 302-632-1043 or visit www.capitalringers.org. This seasonal musical concert will feature favorites such as “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “Stille Nacht,” “O Hanukkah,” “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” “Sing We Now of Christmas” and “Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy.” Founded in 2004 by Artistic Director Linda Simms, Capital Ringers’ mission is to provide performances to its audiences that demonstrate the artistic diversity of English handbells. The combination of handbells, percussion instruments, movement, audience interaction, humor and visual technology creates a show that will appeal to people of all ages. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.
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Horoscope HOROSCOPE
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
An emotional encounter that you have with someone close to you gives you clarity and peace of mind, Aries. This is the catalyst for making personal changes that improve your life.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, it’s good to want to help others. But do not let someone take advantage of your generosity. Be as accommodating as you can and then communicate your feelings.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, spend time fixing up your home this week or doing things that are geared around family. This is a great time for parents and children or even extended family to get together.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Hoping and wishing for something without taking any action will not lead to satisfaction, Cancer. Figure out what you hope to achieve and then work toward that goal.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Optimism abounds this week, Leo. You are ready to tackle any project big or small. Even though you may feel like you can take on the world, enlist a few helpers.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Safeguard your personal information, Virgo, because not everyone you meet is on the up and up. Be cautious without being suspicious and things will turn out fine.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, you can make a big difference by contributing time, money or both. Don’t hesitate to pitch in. Celebrate all that you have accomplished with someone you love.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, this week you can dedicate your time to something that will educate you further on an area of concentration you want to pursue. It may be a charitable cause.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Your great imagination often causes you to be the life of any gathering, Sagittarius. This week you may have to let others’ creativity take center stage.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Changes, particularly early in the week, will do you good, Capricorn. Rearrange the furniture or even try out a new hairstyle for some new perspective.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, take some time to do something with your partner, who can probably use your help right now. This can change your life emotionally and financially.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, remain tight-lipped about a positive development. You won’t have to stay silent forever, but wait a little longer to share the news.
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Holiday shopping, live music, a tree lighting and visit from Santa will take place during the Light Up Downtown Winter Festival, this Saturday from 2-6 p.m. at the inlet.
Annual Light Up Downtown Winter Festival this Saturday By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 17, 2017) Holiday shopping, live music, a tree lighting and visit from Santa are a few of the festivities taking place during the Light Up Downtown Winter Festival, this Saturday from 2-6 p.m. The free event is presented by the Ocean City Downtown Association and includes crafts and games for children with prizes, vendors, gift drawings and musical entertainment by One Night Stand, all on the Boardwalk from the tram station to the inlet. “This is a way to kick off the winter season and a fun day on the Boardwalk,” said Mary Ann Mangnello, event promoter for the Ocean City Downtown Association. “The biggest initiative is getting people downtown, excited about seeing the lights and aware things are going on downtown in the winter.” Look forward to Santa and snowmen inflatable decorations in addition to a huge Christmas tree among a Christmas light stroll down the Boardwalk. “[It’s] a holiday extravaganza with
a special interest on Christmas lights and its themes – much like the Winterfest of Lights,” said Lisa Aydelotte, event coordinator for the Downtown Association. “People should come to support local craft vendors that will be selling their wares.” Close to 30 vendors will line the Boardwalk selling homemade crafts, jewelry, original oil paintings, soaps, calendars, children’s books, baked goods, embroidered blankets, unique souvenirs, pet items, driftwood art, jellies, wreaths and Christmas decorations. Free hot chocolate will be offered courtesy of the Harrison Group. There will be other refreshments available for a small fee and a number of activities for children will take place including Christmas decoration making. In addition, visitors can play carnival games for a nominal fee and win prizes. Cornhole, throwing a ball at bottles and games of chance are a few of the options. There will also be gift drawings from local businesses during the four-hour Christmas extravaganza. See OC Page 43
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OUT & ABOUT
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Having a few drinks at Harborside in West Ocean City, from left, are Rob Copenhaver, Jen and Steve Yuhas and Bill Chapman, all of Ocean City, Nov. 12.
Travis Barcus, left, and Will Digennaro take care of customers visiting Harborside in West Ocean City, Sunday.
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Jordan Kellagher, left, and Dean Selby, both of Ocean City, hang out at Harborside on Harbor Road in West Ocean City, Sunday.
Amy Kaye and Brook Lamar, both of Berlin, enjoy dinner at Touch of Italy, located in the Holiday Inn on 67th Street, Nov. 13.
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Gathering for dinner at Touch of Italy on 67th Street, Monday, from left, are Russ Hines, Lorie Paul and Anne Marie and Jack Nesbitt, all of Baltimore.
Will and Mar Modzele of northern Virginia have dinner at Touch of Italy on 67th Street, Monday.
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SURF REPORT
Catching waves during Hawaii trip By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (Nov. 17, 2017) The story you are about to read is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Two years ago I had the pleasure of taking a trip to Hawaii. Good friend and new Hawaii resident, Kranston, was taking the big step of marriage and had bestowed an invitation to the ceremony and festivities. The perfect excuse was apparent, as if one was even necessary, and a slow time of the year coupled with a few extra Ben Franklins enabled me to make the journey. Hawaii is generally regarded as the birthplace of modern surfing and although there are many very good wave areas around the world, the Hawaiian Islands are considered the Mecca and a pilgrimage that every surfer seems to want to partake in. It had been a very long time since first going. I always wanted to return, but in all honesty, had a pervading fear that a situation could easily arise where conditions would be just too heavy and drowning a possibility. Of course this could happen in any aquatic surrounding, but consequences in the big leagues can be just bigger. At any rate, I found an attitude adjustment to be in line. Instead of being compelled to attempt the biggest and best, the throttle was pulled back a bit to simply take what came and not make it an epic campaign. After all, the stay was to be short with not much “warm-up” time, shall we say.
I still have yet to figure out if cunning and experience can overcome youth and enthusiasm. It’s probably a combination of all factors, but nothing seems to take the place of time in the water and hopefully good quality time at that. But back to the story. Long-time compadre and Hawaii resident, Tyrus, lives in an area directly adjacent to a series of well-known, highperformance big waves. He had just acquired a new molded board, nicely done though not of traditional construction. He’s out surfing one day with a group of local types. Nothing unusual. Myopa is a long-time resident and builder of surfboards in the traditional manner and comes paddling out for a few waves. Upon seeing Tyrus straddling his new board he immediately paddles up to him and bellows in no uncertain terms, “You need to come and see me.” Obviously, Myopa was not quite enamored with Tyrus’ new acquisition and insisted that Tyrus come to, at least, consult, figuring that he should be the source of a new board for Tyrus. It should be noted that Tyrus and Myopa are well acquainted in that Myopa had made boards for Tyrus in the past. Time progresses and we are past the fiesta of Kranston’s wedding. Tyrus had yet to consult with Myopa, apparently feeling no urgency. An afternoon finds a group of us, one-time East Coast crew, with me being the only current one, surfing one of the many breaks on the North Shore of Oahu. In attendance – Jamiah, Kranston, Tyrus and myself. Everyone got their fill with yours truly taking a few dues-paying heavies on the
OC festival proceeds will be used to fund light displays Continued from Page 41 Horse and carriage rides will be available for $10 per person. There will also be a drawing for Julie Albright, a ‘70s-era American Girl Doll, and tickets cost $5. “Santa will be arriving mid-event on a fire truck, with lights and sirens,” Aydelotte said. “It's the one event where we set up the area to look like Christmas to enhance the lights. The key is to light up more areas in the downtown area with high visibility.” Visitors can check out a piggy bank display on Dorchester Street, soldiers in the Third Street baseball field, a white marlin and waving snowman display when coming off the Route 50 bridge, elves near the welcome sign and Trimper’s Rides has light dis-
plays as well. The Dough Roller on South Division Street is also putting up a display, Aydelotte said. Mangnello expects many shops in the Inlet Village to open and “The Bar” at the inlet will be open for adult beverages to be purchased during the event. “We would like to especially thank the Ocean City Development Corporation for their assistance,” Aydelotte said. Profits from the festival will be used for large light displays in the future. The event is adjacent to the Hugh Cropper Inlet Parking lot, which has free parking during the offseason. For information, visit downtownassociation.net or call 410-2891413.
head. Back to the parked cars on the highway and who should pull over but the aforementioned Myopa. This was not out of the ordinary. The North Shore is really a small area. Smaller in fact than Ocean City, Maryland. What was unusual, though, was that Myopa had a particular surfboard on his car. This board was precisely particular for Tyrus. No order had been placed. No meeting had occurred. Was this board specifically made? Had it been in stock? Myopa is known as quite the character so this visit/delivery maybe not so unexpected. The one thing I was sure of though, in hefting Tyrus’ new equipment to load onto his truck, “What a beautiful board.”
FEATURED ARTIST Kathy Gibson won third place for her painting where she used dryer lint to create texture, during the "Reimagined" show at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. For the exhibit, artists took discarded materials and gave them new life. Gibson is also the featured artist for the month in the Galleria, with a show devoted to caregiving.
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NOW PLAYING BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com Nov. 17: Tranzfusion, 9 p.m. Nov. 18: Dust N Bones, 9 p.m. Nov. 22: 2 Guys & A Mama, 6-9 p.m. BIG EASY ON 60 5909 Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-524-2305 www.thebigeasyon60.com Nov. 18: T.D. MacDonald, 7-10 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com Nov. 17: Jack Worthington, 7-11 p.m. Nov. 18: Rodney Kelly, 7-11 p.m. Nov. 19: Randy Jamz, 6-9 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m. CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road
Berlin 410-641-0600 www.oceandowns.com Nov. 17: Kevin Poole, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 18: Monkee Paw, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Aaron Howell Duo, 9:30 p.m to 1:30 a.m. THE COVE AT MUMFORD’S LANDING OCEAN PINES 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 www.oceanpines.org Nov. 17: Sean Loomis, 8 p.m. Nov. 18: Trivia Night, 4 p.m. DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com Nov. 17: Bob Hughes, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 18: Team Trivia w/DJ Chuck D, 7 p.m. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com Nov. 17: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Nov. 18: Side Project/Chris Button, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Nov. 19: Opposite Directions, 2-6
p.m.; DJ Billy T, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. HARVEST MOON TAVERN 208 W. Green St. Snow Hill 410-632-9890 harvestmoontavern@gmail.com Nov. 17: The Stims, 7-10 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 www.clarionoc.com Every Friday and Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Nov. 17-18: Power Play, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Nov. 22: Bryan Clark, 6-9 p.m. PICKLES 706 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City 410-289-4891 www.picklesoc.com Nov. 18: Beats By Adam Dutch, 10 p.m. Nov. 22: Beats By Jeremy
AARON HOWELL DUO Casino at Ocean Downs: Saturday, Nov. 18
9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Nov. 18: 19th Street Duo, 5-9 p.m.; The Benderz, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com Nov. 17: The Breakers, 4-8 p.m. Nov. 18: Ricky LaRicci, 4-8 p.m.
SEACRETS WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com Nov. 17: Flowers for Taco,
11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 410-208-3922 www.whiskersbar.com Nov. 17: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey
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CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Worcester Preparatory School will kick off the holiday season with the 46th annual Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and the event, held in the WPS Field House, is open to the public. Funds raised will go directly toward school and program upgrades and improvements. WPS Christmas Bazaar Volunteer Chairpersons, in front, from left, are Dima Yakhour, Jen Davis, Jennifer Humes and Krystal Campbell, and in back, Elise Mumford, WPS Development Coordinator Amy Tingle, Amy Burbage, Ann Bateman and WPS Director of Development Betsy Hornung. Alena Nistazos is not pictured.
(Above) Mary Ann Mangnello, left, and Lisa Aydelotte, both of the Ocean City Downtown Association, welcome attendees to the organization’s annual membership dinner and installation of officers at Captains Table on 15th Street, last week. (Left) Past president Tiffany Phillips, left, and Vicki Bryant attend the annual event. KARA HALLISSEY/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
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Jeweler from Puerto Rico sells pieces at CraZy LadyZ!
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 17, 2017) More than eight weeks after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, it is estimated that thousands of the more than three million United States citizens who call the territory home, have fled to the mainland because of no power, the struggle to find food and water and the scare of waterborne diseases. Virginia “Rola” Nin, 58, was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, and has been selling her handmade jewelry in Old San Juan for about three years, or at least she did until Hurricane Irma grazed the island followed by a direct hit from Category 4 storm, Hurricane Maria, days later. “[Hurricane Maria] went through the whole island and the really bad thing was it slowed down and the eye was over [Puerto Rico] for 12 hours,” Nin said. “It just kept hitting and hitting. Blowing the whole house. I totally depend on tourism. San Juan is now a ghost town. One of the biggest problems is the work force is leaving the island. The old and sick are staying behind.” CraZy LadyZ! owner Jan Patterson has been selling Nin’s handmade jewelry in her West Ocean City store for about two years. “I went on a cruise and one of the stops was in Puerto Rico,” Patterson said. “They have a square of vendors selling handmade items and all these women were surrounding her booth. When I saw all her jewelry displayed, I said, ‘Wow, we need to sell her jewelry.’ We finally got in touch by email when I got back and it’s done very well at CraZy LadyZ! She paints them all herself.” Nin is involved in every aspect of her jewelry, from the design, to painting and mounting process. She also designs the cards the jewelry is sold on. Earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets and pendants are the vibrant jewelry customers can purchase at CraZy LadyZ! on Route 50 in West Ocean City. “They won’t scratch or tarnish and are one-of-a-kind,” Nin said. “I have been making handmade jewelry for 13 years. I just started this full time about two years ago, a couple weeks before meeting Jan, I was a teacher [in Puerto Rico for more than a decade.]” When Hurricane Maria hit, it took eight days for Patterson to get in touch with Nin because of the lack of cell service. “I invited her to live at my house,” Patterson said. “A few days later, she told me her daughter lives in Greenbackville and I couldn’t believe it.” This Saturday, CraZy LadyZ! in West Ocean City will host a meet-the-artist event with Nin from noon to 4 p.m. There will also be finger foods and refreshments available. “For a woman who has been through so much and continues to smile, I can’t wait for people to meet her and see her jewelry,” Patterson said. After the island was mostly unscathed besides losing power during Category 5 storm Hurricane Irma, residents were
not prepared for the ferocity of Hurricane Maria, Nin said. “We have not had a direct hit from a hurricane since the 1920s,” Nin said. “We didn’t know what was going to happen and weren’t sure if Puerto Rico would get the eye. There is a joke on the island that ‘the big sucking tube’ always sucks the hurricanes out to the north. It happened during Irma and we thought the second [hurricane] would do the same. They had no idea.” Nin lives in a metropolitan area in a cement house, but the 150 mph winds tore off the cover of her porch, caused water damage and a leak in her home, in addition to scattering trees and other debris across her yard. “All cell phone towers are down, no televisions and there was no way to comSee PUERTO Page 47
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Puerto Rican jeweler Virginia Nin, left, and CraZy LadyZ! store owner Jan Patterson show off Nin’s handmade pieces in the West Ocean City shop, last week. This Saturday, CraZy LadyZ! on Route 50 will host a meet-the-artist event with Nin from noon to 4 p.m. There will also be finger foods and refreshments available.
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LOVING HANDS Loving Hands celebrates 12 years of service to the community. These ladies from Maryland and Delaware meet weekly at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church to knit and crochet items for those less fortunate. During the 12 years the ladies have made baby clothes and items for Worcester County GOLD and items for seniors, veterans and others in need distributed through Atlantic General Hospital and Coastal Hospice. Pictured, in front, from left, are Anna Jonske, “Mike” England, Maureen Kirkland and Nancy Howard; center, Linda Welsh, Linda McCready, Karen DeFonzo, Jackie Denhardt, Denise Pugh and Rosie Bird; and in back, Joyce Fensterer, “Mike” Kroener, Sylvie Doyle, Margie Geisler and Anne Giannelli.
SENIOR ROYALTY Worcester Preparatory hosted its Upper School Homecoming Dance on Oct. 21. More than 500 students attended from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. Pictured are senior Prince and Princess, Jack Fager and Kendall Holmes.
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The Service Learning Project at Berlin Intermediate School teaches children compassion, respect and the importance of helping others in the community. The Hammerhead Team will be supporting the Worcester County Humane Society by donating food, old towels and cleaning supplies. Pictured are Emily Backof, Sauna Vick and Hailey Smith with one of the humane society residents. The humane society is a nonprofit, no-kill shelter located on Eagles Nest Road in Berlin. For information, call 410-213-0146 or visit worcestercountyhumanesociety.org.
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AGH FUNDRAISER Local restaurants Crab Alley and Bull on the Beach sponsored the ninth annual Crab Feast and Bull Roast benefiting Atlantic General Hospital on Oct. 22. The Crab Feast and Bull Roast was open to the public and included all-you-can-eat food, and beverages, along with auctions, games, giveaways and music by DJ Wax with a $60 donation to Atlantic General Hospital. Michael Franklin, CEO and president of Atlantic General Hospital, right, and Toni Keiser, Vice President of Public Relations, are joined by Phil Houck, owner of Bull on the Beach.
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Puerto Rico still recovering after hurricane Continued from Page 45 municate with anyone on the island,” Nin said. “Most people have been without power for three months. Since Irma.” Her mother-in-law lives about 45 minutes away in Barceloneta, which borders the Atlantic Ocean and is known to flood. The second day after Hurricane Maria hit, she took the trek down there with her husband, Tommy Ramos. There was a huge line of cars waiting for fuel.
DONATION Ocean City Elementary School Principal Dawn Rogers accepts a donation of $1,500 from Jody Palmisano of Kids Fund to be used in the music room and for technology. Kids Fund receives revenue from car donations presented by donors all over Maryland.
“We were very worried and were happy to find out they were OK,” Nin said. “During the drive, trees were down on the streets and all you could see through the bridges was brown water.” Nin decided to temporarily move in with her daughter who lives in Greenbackville, Virginia, while Patterson helps her establish a jewelry presence on the mainland. She arrived in the United States on Nov. 3. “Old San Juan is dead because there is no power yet,” Nin said. “The most overwhelming feeling I’ve been through... it’s so dark at night.” She also explained how the majority of people fled from Old San Juan and most electrical posts are on the roofs of homes, but if workers can’t ask for permission from the homeowner, they cannot restore the power. “Old San Juan is a very special place,” Nin said. “My husband and I, we worked down there and that was my business.” The real cost of no power in Puerto Rico is the amount of lives lost, which Nin fears “we will never really know the actual number.” “There is the old woman who relies on a respirator to live or the people stranded in the mountains needing dialysis,” Nin said. “The quantity of deaths is rising and the funeral homes don’t have power. People were buried in their backyards. There were 911 people cremated without an autopsy.” In the mountainous region of Utuado, the only way to get into the central part of town was over a washed away bridge. “The community got together and built this pulley system,” Nin said. “A grocery cart hanging from ropes went from one side to the other to get groceries or water across.” About a month ago, medical doctors were forced to finish complicated surgeries using the flashlights on their phones at the main medical center in San Juan.
“The worst cases go there and after a doctor spoke out the Army Corps of Engineers brought two big generators to power that part of the building,” Nin said. “The rest of the hospital is in the dark.” Nin waited three and a half hours to get into the Costco parking lot before the power went out and they closed in Bayamón a couple weeks ago. “This is the biggest blackout in the history of the United States,” Nin said. “They are disguising the truth when they say 30 percent of the power in Puerto Rico is restored. A mall in San Juan is consuming that 30 percent. No homes have power.” Puerto Ricans are also concerned about facing an epidemic from consuming contaminated water or coming into contact with mosquitos carrying diseases. “In the mountains, so many animals died—horses, cows and chickens,” Nin said. “People were bathing and washing in those rivers that lead out to the beaches. All the water in Puerto Rico is contaminated.” Nin’s son, Tommy Ramos, has been working with a landscaping company in Puerto Rico to remove all the trees and debris from the streets. “They are trying to recover and get people back to a routine by cleaning the streets,” Nin said. “Every time they lift a tree, the rats are scattering and those piles are in front of every house.”
Although the situation in Puerto Rico is still looking dire, Nin is the epitome of resiliency and hope. “I haven’t gone through what these people in the mountains have…” she said through tears. Before she arrived in the United States two weeks ago, Nin decided to put Christmas lights on a tree outside of her house in Puerto Rico, which could run on a battery while everything else was pitch black. She called it her “Hope Tree.” “I decided to put lights on the tree to show we are trying to get back to normal and maybe that tree will give you hope,” Nin said. “This is a way to say everything is going to be OK.” Shortly after, a teenager who was on the way to a friend’s house came and left a note for Nin. “We saw without any reason that you had the Christmas lights on. And it’s only to let you know you are doing it right. Thank you for those Christmas lights and those two seconds of joy,” it read in Spanish. “That’s what I wanted,” Nin said. “Trying to get normal again. It is so hard to do it, but we have to get a routine again. It’s about starting again.” Meet Nin and check out her handmade jewelry this Saturday at CraZy LadyZ! Her jewelry can also be purchased at crazyladyz.com.
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HALLOWEEN FUN Fourth grade teachers at Berlin Intermediate School, from left, Darlene Charvat, Tracey Potetz, Tom Harris, Kristin Parker, Sarah Lovell, Jenna Paul and Kelly Powell, dress up as dominoes to take part in some Halloween fun.
Art League staff member Catherine Hellsten constructed a rainbow tree out of recycled plastic water bottles that were colored with markers by campers during Art Adventure Camp this summer. The project was a centerpiece for the “Reimagined” show at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, where artists took discarded materials and gave them a new purpose. She is pictured during the First Friday opening reception, Nov. 3.
GRANDPARENTS’ DAY Worcester Prep Lower School students hosted Grandparents’ Day on Oct. 27, showering their loved ones with activities, handmade gifts and heritage presentations. Fourth grader Hailey Bushnell hugs her grandmother, Stephanie Talbott.
TRICK-OR-TREAT Lower School Pre-Kindergarteners trick-or-treat throughout the halls of Worcester Prep while fifth graders create their own STEM version of Punkin Chunkin’ this Halloween. Teachers Erika Phillips, left, and Jennifer Hoen are pictured with their students.
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DIAKONIA VISIT Diakonia Communication Coordinator Mahlet Yosef, left, was the guest speaker during the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City’s Oct. 18 meeting. After she spoke to the group, she received the customary Kiwanis pen from President Ralph Chinn. Diakonia residence in West Ocean City provides emergency and transitional housing, food services, counseling and assistance to its guests.
PAJAMA DRIVE Ocean City Elementary held its first Pajama Drive Oct. 23-Nov. 3, where students were encouraged to bring in a new pair of pajamas to donate to the Pajama Program, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides new, warm pajamas and books to children in need. All pajamas collected at OCES will be donated to children on the Eastern Shore. Pictured, in front, are Lylla Bergeman, Chloe Holland, Abigail Ferguson and Madison Hearne, and in back, Brantley McKenna, Harper Bergeman, Brody Kendall, Emily Ferguson and Tanner Intrieri.
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Stuffed monkey inspires fifth book
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 17, 2017) Readers will experience “RR’s Trip, Christmas and Birthday” in author Rose Mullen’s fifth story in her children’s book series, which is inspired by her 16-inch stuffed monkey. It has been available on Amazon.com since last month. In January of 2006, Mullen’s husband, Randy, bought her the monkey at Wacky Bear Factory on the Ocean City Boardwalk with an adoption certificate. The monkey was named “RR,” using the couple’s initials, Randy and Rose. The stories are written under Mullen’s pen name, “randyrose.” In her fifth book, “RR’s Trip, Christmas and Birthday,” the stuffed monkey travels from Ocean City to his family’s second home in the Philippines during Christmastime. He also passes along travel tips and shares customs on how the holiday season is celebrated in the Philippines. “Taking a trip is special, but there are advantages and disadvantages of travel,” Mullen said. “Christmas is the best time of year.” In addition, there are three birthday celebrations in the book: his parents and a Mickey Mouse-themed party to celebrate RR’s 11th birthday in Asia. “The most important day was his birthday on Jan. 7,” Mullen said. “He will have a Superman costume party for his 12th birthday next year. Celebrating birthdays recognizes the most important part of everyone’s life.” Readers will learn the importance of reaching out and helping others while also tagging along during the 44th collegiate class reunion for Mullen overseas. The stuffed monkey also helps celebrate her Most Outstanding Alumnus in Culture and Art award from the Silay Institute in the Philippines. The 45-page book has seven poems about Christmas, travel and birthdays in addition to 32 vocabulary words from the national language of the Philippines, Tagalog, translated into English. Her fourth book, “RR’s Arts from Recycling,” teaches audiences how to create treasures by reusing waste materials found in homes such as newspapers, shells, magazines, cardboard, crumpled leafs, burlap rope, gift wrapping, pumpkin seeds, pistachio and egg shells. “RR makes a papier-mâché purse, coasters made of burlap, a pumpkin seed mosaic and a paper flower [in the book],” Mullen said. “These waste materials can be recycled, turned into art and made into useful things. What is behind the trash?” Step-by-step instructions are shared on how to make these gifts at home with an adult. The 43-page book has three poems about recycling and 33 Tagalog words translated into English.
RR also celebrates Halloween and shows support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “The book is very informative and environmentally friendly,” Mullen said. “It is important to keep the environment clean and nice. Conserving natural resources and forests and reducing pollution.” Her third book, Rose Mullen “RR and Friends,” familiarizes audiences to the stuffed monkey’s companions in the United States and the Philippines. “There are seven children in the book,” Mullen said. “RR’s best friend, Sophia, is Jill and Todd Ferrante’s [owners of Park Place Jewelers] daughter.”
The 37-page book also introduces readers to the Mullen’s three grandchildren, other stuffed creatures, neighborhood friends and the children of Mullen’s nephews. “The book is for young children and adults with the message that age doesn’t count in friendship. There are character traits that bind friendship, there is so much enjoyment in sharing times with friends and that playing with friends is a learning process,” Mullen said. In addition, there are three poems about friends and 27 Tagalog words translated into English. Her second book, “Flowers from RR’s Garden,” follows the stuffed monkey on his travel adventures to his two favorite countries while revealing his love of flowers with vivacious photographs and descriptions. “It’s about the flowers growing in
the gardens in Ocean City and the Philippines,” Mullen said. “There are descriptions of the flowers. We always admire them, but don’t know the names or story behind it.” The Mullens have a huge garden in the Philippines and a smaller one in Ocean City. All of the flowers described in “Flowers from RR’s Garden” are growing in one of their See BOOKS Page 50
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By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Nov. 17, 2017) Just the thought of preparing a Thanksgiving feast compels me to pour a much needed glass of Stony Hill Chardonnay. Yes, it is expensive but I deserve a special treat since I will be slaving away for endless nights with little sleep. I find it ironic that my refrigerator is packed with food and I cannot partake of even the tiniest morsel. I have meticulously calculated the amount of food that will be needed for our 13 guests which leaves no room for my daily intake. Sometimes chance has a way of serving up a slice of reality; maybe abstinence should be incorporated into my everyday diet. I don’t know about you, but I find it odd that cooking show host’s gleam in their immaculate attire as they display their gorgeous dishes and tell you how simple it is to prepare your turkey celebration. I adore food, I love cooking, I relish the thought of entertaining, and I know what I am doing. But there is no denying this event is filled with hard work and much planning; do not allow anyone to tell you any differently. To make matters worse, my meticulous kitchen ends up looking like a war zone. It takes the combined effort of my grandmother and mother to clean up this controlled chaos. It is only when I am alone and in the privacy of my home that I can finally collapse and rest my frail being. Thank God Thanksgiving only comes once a year. What would the holidays be without family drama? We are a loving
family but emotions seem to be heightened to say the least. It never fails, there will be an incident where someone’s feathers get a little ruffled. Maybe the pressure of trying to make everything perfect comes into play. I am sure a psychiatrist would have something to say. But to be honest with you, I have a feeling we are not alone. Preparing a Thanksgiving feast takes a tremendous amount of thought. Following are a few tips that will hopefully ease your stress and add to your success. First and foremost take a deep breath and put things into perspective; you are not cooking for the Queen of England. You are cooking a special meal for family and friends who are coming together to give thanks. That being said, keep the menu simple unless one welcomes such a challenge. Oven space will be limited, so choose a variety of dishes that do not require the use of an oven. For example, string beans and mashed potatoes can be made on the stovetop. A pickle and olive tray can be served at room temperature which again frees up the oven. Refrigerated dishes such as molded cranberry sauce also help the cause. Do not be afraid to change up the menu. I realize at some family gatherings this sacrilegious act may be considered an act of treason, but nothing ventured nothing gained. A chef must expand his repertoire if knowledge is to flourish. Once you have finalized your menu, write down a schedule and shopping list. I always follow this ritual and revise it every day. This mini notepad is my bible and does not leave my side. Thanksgiving deserves a specialty drink; champagne punches are perfect for this occasion. I have a tendency to stay away from punches that are red in color.; a spill can result in damage to one’s carpet. But if a spill
occurs, Woolite carpet cleaner is by far the best. Even though the turkey and sides are the main event, appetizers should be given the same consideration. The key is to keep these offerings light. A wheel of brie topped with fig jam highlights the sweet and savory theme. Crab balls and stuffed baby portabellas will most certainly be a hit. For those who relish Brussel spouts, consider Brussel sprouts wrapped in bacon and served with a creamy lemon dip. Choosing side dishes is all about balance. Think what is going to pair well with the main course in terms of flavor, color, texture and the amount of cooking time. A Thanksgiving plate should contain a variety of colors and textures. Let us delve into specifics for further understanding. If one starts out the meal with butternut squash soup, you probably would not want to follow with roasted carrots and a sweet potato casserole. Balancing flavors follow the same train of thought. Bacon and garlic are bold flavors but one should not incorporate them into all of the sides. Balancing rich dishes with lighter ones enhances the overall structure of the meal. Thanksgiving sides are meant to give guests choices. Do you have a true vegetarian dish or something that will appeal to picky kids? Remember, many children have nut allergies so this must be taken into consideration. The theme of Thanksgiving is synonymous with mashed potatoes. For a perfectly smooth mash, you must invest in a ricer. A ricer is a kitchen device used to process potatoes by forcing it through a sheet of small holes, which are typically the diameter of a grain of rice. These amazing gadgets can be purchased at Amazon for as little as $10. While we are on the subject of See APPLY Page 51
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Continued from Page 49 gardens. There are about 20 different flowers and flower arrangements discussed in the 37-page book, which was released in July 2016. Mullen enjoys writing stories and wants readers to understand the importance of experience gained while traveling. The last couple pages of her book has 26 Tagalog words translated into English. In addition, there are three poems written by Mullen describing her thoughts on springtime and flowers. “I hope it inspires people to plant flowers and make friends wherever they go,” Mullen said.
Her first book, “RR, the Traveling Stuffed Monkey Buddy,” was released in May 2016 and follows the stuffed monkey back and forth from the United States to the Philippines. The 25-page book has 18 Tagalog words translated into English on the last page. “The book includes a poem about the monkey and a little bit of information about the Philippines,” Mullen said. “I hope to help expand the vocabulary and reading ability for children. The book is geared toward people 8 years and above.” Mullen was born in the Philippines and she has been a United States citizen for more than a decade. The
Mullens purchased property in Ocean City and they have been living in the resort town since 2007. The couple also have a house in the Philippines and RR goes back and forth with them. Her sixth book will be about ornamentals such as plants and flowers in addition to edibles including vegetables and fruit trees. Go to Amazon.com to purchase “RR, the Traveling Stuffed Monkey Buddy,” “Flowers from RR’s Garden,” “RR and Friends,” “RR’s Arts from Recycling” and “RR’s Trip, Christmas and Birthday” for $10 each, or email Mullen at rrmullen60@outlook.com.
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Apply one coat of soy sauce to turkey for extra-crispy skin Continued from Page 50 mashed potatoes, Cook’s Illustrated suggests cutting each potato in half and placing each half cut side down in the ricer. This way the flesh is forced through the holes while the skins remain in the hopper. Great gravy is a must and distinguishes experienced cooks from those just starting out. Buy extra turkey wings and roast them with your diced onion, celery and carrots for a more intensified turkey flavor. Deglaze the pan with water and simmer on the stove top; wine, sherry, or brandy can give your gravy more depth and richness. The distinction between stuffing and dressing can be solved very simply. If the stuffing is cooked inside the turkey it is called stuffing. If it is cooked in a separate dish it is called dressing. There are pros and cons to both cooking styles. The primary advantage to an in-bird stuffing is that it is unbelievably moist and has a natural essence of turkey. However, if it is prepared in a dish, you end up with a nice contrast in texture and have more dressing options. The last and most important subject is the turkey. Brining is ab-
solutely imperative for tender and juicy meat. One quart of water to 1/8 cup salt is the basic ratio. Extra seasoning can be added for more essence. Do not forget to rinse the turkey thoroughly after brining. The following suggestion is the most amazing turkey tip. Before you season the turkey, apply one coating of soy sauce over the entire bird. The high intensity of the sodium causes a chemical reaction with the heat and seals the skin for extra crispiness. Soy sauce also acts as a natural dye and your big bird will come out a gorgeous, deep brown color. I highly suggest you try it. One word of caution, it must be a large turkey. Do not try this on a turkey breast or chicken; otherwise, you will taste the soy sauce. In closing, Thanksgiving is about sharing delicious food with family. Take a moment to give thanks for the many blessings that have been bestowed upon us and this great country. Be safe and have a Happy Thanksgiving. Secret Ingredient - Thankfulness. “Enjoy the little things, for each day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” — Robert Brault
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Dinner to benefit Pop Warner prog.
(Nov. 17, 2017) Enjoy a spaghetti and meatball dinner and help support the local Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading program at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Berlin on Sunday, Nov. 19, from 1-5 p.m. Hosted by Worcester County Youth Football & Cheerleading Berlin Seahawks, this dinner for all ages will also include a bake sale and raffle. The junior varsity cheer squad has advanced to the national championship at Walt Disney World’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida, held the first week of December. All adult volunteers go through certification programs and participants rely on donations to attend national championships. The junior varsity football team has one more game and with a victory will also earn the chance to compete at the national championship. The cost for the dinner is $10 for adults and $7 per child (5-11 years old). The menu will include Caesar salad, spaghetti with meatballs and/or sausage, garlic bread, lemonade or iced tea. For more information about the dinner, contact Colleen Rutzler at rutzler.macsmom@gmail.com or 443-614-0903. To learn more about Worcester County Youth Football & Cheerleading Berlin Seahawks and/or to make a monetary tax deductible donation, call 443-783-8628, or WCYF, P.O. Box 1517, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Visit www.berlin=seahawks.com.
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Birckhead-Morton attends event
(Nov. 17, 2017) High school students from 27 states and territories and nine countries were selected to attend the 24th annual Global Youth Institute, Oct. 19-21, in Des Moines, Iowa. Craig Birckhead-Morton from Snow Hill High School was among the 200 students selected to attend the prestigious three-day conference. BirckheadMorton engaged with global leaders in science, policy and industry to discuss the world’s most pressing challenges in hunger and poverty. In order to participate in the program, students research and write a paper on a topic affecting food security in a developing country and provide recommendations on how to better the lives of a typical family in the country. Once accepted, students are invited to attend the three-day event and engage in hands-on activities and service-learning projects that allow them to reflect on their unique role in addressing challenges related to agriculture, policy, science, industry and hunger relief efforts both in the U.S. and abroad. The Global Youth Institute is held in conjunction with the World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue International Symposium, which annually gathers the world's foremost leaders and thinkers in global food security. Students present and discuss their innovative ideas to combat hunger with World Food Prize Laureates, international experts and peers from over 60
countries. Students also attend symposium sessions centered on current research, trends and innovations in combating hunger and poverty. Featured speakers included 2017 World Food Prize Laureate, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, president, African Development Bank Group; Dr. Rajiv Shah, president, Rockefeller Foundation; His Excellency John Mahama, former president of Ghana; and Dr. Louise Fresco, president of the Executive Board, Wageningen University & Research Center. At the Global Youth Institute, Birckhead-Morton interacted with young leaders from around the U.S. as well as nine other countries including Canada, China, Bangladesh, Brazil, Ghana, Kosovo, Mexico, Pakistan and Philippines. The World Food Prize Foundation also announced plans to expand its youth programs outside the U.S. with the launch of the first international youth institutes in the Netherlands and Nigeria in summer 2018. Created by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug and Iowa businessman and philanthropist John Ruan in 1994, the Global Youth Institute receives major support from Clay Mathile and the Mathile Institute for the Advancement of Human Nutrition. The program was developed to challenge and inspire participating students and teachers to identify innovative strategies to alleviate hunger and to expose the students to opportunities and careers in food, agriculture and natural
resource disciplines. Of the students who complete the program, about 92 percent go on to pursue college degrees in agriculture and science and 77 percent choose careers in agriculture, STEM and other fields critical to the fight against hunger. The Institute also boasts an impressive, two-thirds participation by young women. Dr. Borlaug often stated, “I am certain that these students will become the future agricultural, scientific and humanitarian leaders in the fight to end hunger.� High school educators and students interested in participating in the 2018 Global Youth Institute can visit www.worldfoodprize.org/youth to find their state or country for specific details.
Craig Birckhead-Morton from Snow Hill High School was among the 200 students from 27 states and territories and nine countries selected to attend the 24th annual Global Youth Institute, Oct. 19-21, in Des Moines, Iowa.
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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-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ ASIAN GARDEN, Philadelphia Avenue, between 15th and 16th streets, Ocean City 410-289-7423 / www.asiangarden.us / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Serving Chinese and Indian cuisine. Eat in, carry out or we can deliver. Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. ■ THE BIG EASY ON 60, 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305 / www.thebigeasyon60.com / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full Bar / An Ocean City restaurant with a New Orleans flair. Amazing atmosphere with beautiful outside patio seating. Come try some Ocean City favorites as well as our take on traditional Louisiana cajun dishes. Everything from outstanding starters, unique entrees, to awesome desserts along with extraordinary hospitality. A family friendly Ocean City Restaurant New Orleans menu. ■ BIG EYE JACKS, 700 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0153 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted except 6-9 p.m. / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Family restaurant. Family friendly dining with a Caribbean seafood cuisine paired with our fresh fruit crushes and extensive craft beer menu. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishocmd.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes— Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No
reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m. Daily specials. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-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 410641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Coastal cuisine. Open Friday from 4-10 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DOUGH ROLLER, South Division Street and Boardwalk 410-289-3501; 41st Street and Coastal Hwy. 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Hwy. 410-5247981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for more than 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Fried Chicken available at South Division. Breakfast served daily at 41st and 70th streets. Order online for carryout at both Coastal Highway locations. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. Dine In, Carry Out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR, The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217 / www.flyingfishfenwick.com / $-$$ /V-MCDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery. ■ GUIDOS BURRITOS, 33rd Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3663 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining. Full service Mexican restaurant featuring the freshest ingredients matched with authentic recipes, intoxicating aromas, and an upbeat atmosphere … one bite and you’re transported to Mexico City. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-2131846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta.
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Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / 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 / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Seafood, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581; 128th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-2403 / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MY THAI OC, 138th Street, Bayside Plaza, 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-9918 / www.mythaioc.webs.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / Beer, wine / Authentic Thai food served 6 days a week, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. Free parking for customers. Eat in or take out. Vegetarian options also. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS, 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2501984 / www.nickshouseofribs.com / $$/ V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. ■ OCEAN DOWNS CASINO, DINE AND DASH, 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-641-0600 / www.oceandowns.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar in Casino / This eatery and bar is sure to satisfy your appetite! With everything from hearty soups, overstuffed deli sandwiches and snacks. Open for breakfast, 8-11 a.m., lunch and dinner, 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. and Grab & Go, 3-4 a.m. Must be 21 years old to enter. ■ PIZZA TUGOS, Routes 50 and 611, West Ocean City, 410-524-2922 / 114th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2922 / www.pizzatugos.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations re-
quired / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Pizza Tugos is a family-friendly dining restaurant that features award winning pizza, pasta, craft burgers, sandwiches, subs, appetizers and salads. Great happy hour and football specials with full bar and 54 craft beers. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, twopiece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ RARE AND RYE, 106 32nd St., Ocean City 410-213-7273 / https://www.rareandrye.com / V-MC-AE-DIS / Full Bar/ Whiskey and Wine Bar. Farm to Table. Locally grown and prepared cuisine with an eclectic menu. Unique libations with robust selection of ryes, bourbons, whiskeys and specialty drinks. Authentic green space with industrial and rustic décor. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / OC’s favorite spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days a week in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day, every day. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$-$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 36 p.m. with food and drink specials. ■ SUSHI CAFE, 13711 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-373-2370 / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Dine in, carry out. Offering the freshest Sushi, nigiri, sashimi and rolls along with traditional kitchen entrées. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian style restaurant with Italian style deli and pasticceria/bakery too. Just stop in for a look and a taste of some fresh prosciutto fresh loaves of Italian bread. Large circular bar with Happy Hour and check our Web site with our daily specials from our great menu including pasta, wood fired pizzas, delicious heros and catering. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Certified Angus® burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
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Calendar 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. 17 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Victoria Christie-Healy has taught several hundred women (and some men) how to knit during her career as a knitting teacher. 410-208-4014
BALLYCASTLE KNITS
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 1 p.m. Featuring “When I Found You,” by Catherine Ryan Hyde. Copies of the book are available in advance at the library. 410-641-0650
BERLIN BOOK OF THE MONTH
Homes at Berlin, 113 Flower St., Berlin, MD, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Every Friday for 6 weeks. Learn how to deal with the symptoms of diabetes and what exercises you can do to improve strength and endurance. Register: Jill, 410-742-0505, Ext. 159
LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES WORKSHOP
Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 7 p.m. Feturing “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” Light refreshments served. 410-957-0878
FAMILY RETRO MOVIE NIGHT
American Legion, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 7 to 11 p.m. Believe In Tomorrow candidate Maria McEvoy will host this event. One attendee will be named the murderer before the show. Roaring 20s theme. Attendees are encouraged to dress up. There will be food, an auction and raffles. Funds can also be donated through www.gofundme.com/believein-tomorrow.
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER
SAT, NOV. 18 White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held every Saturday. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410-6417717, Ext. 3006
FARMERS MARKET
Synepuxent Rod & Gun Club, 7909 Purnell Crossing Road, Berlin, MD, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Bring your own 12 or 20 gauge shotgun and ammo will be provided. Rounds start at $2 per target. Win a variety of gift certificates. Buy raffle tickets to win a 22 Marlin Rifle. Breakfast, lunch and
TURKEY SHOOT
bake sale available. Proceeds benefit the Ocean City/Berlin Boy Scout Troop 225. Matt Norman, scoutmaster@octroop225.org, 443-3665882 Worcester County Veterans Memorial, Sports Core Pool, 11144 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 9 a.m. Worn, torn and unusable United States Flags will be retired and burned following US Flag Code. Anyone needing to dispose of a US Flag, may drop off at the Memorial prior to 8:45 a.m. Flags can also be dropped off at American Legions Books-Disaroon Post #123 and Duncan-Showell Post #231 prior to Nov. 18. opmarie@aol.com
ANNUAL FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY
Ocean Pines War Memorial, South Gate Pond, Ocean Pines, MD, 9 to 10 a.m. Family and pet friendly event. There is a short presentation by a doctor on a current health topic followed by a walk around the pond. Ashley, agodwin@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9644
WALK WITH A DOC
Eagle’s Landing Golf Course, 12367 Eagle’s Nest Road, Berlin, MD, 9:30 a.m. A 4-person modified scramble featuring golf tournament and turkey feast. A 9:30 a.m. shotgun start starts the day. 410213-7277, http://www.eagleslandinggolf.com
TURKEY TROT GOLF OPEN
Snow Hill Fire House, 4718 Snow Hill Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Food will be available for purchase.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Maryland Coastal Bays Program’s Showell Property, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The day begins with searching for a hidden geocache, then follow clues to find hidden treasures while hiking through a forest. After the hike, volunteers will be asked to help with trail maintenance. The program will end with lunch. Long pants and old shoes or boots are encouraged. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP is required: Amanda, amandap@mdcoastalbays.org or 410-2132297, Ext. 103.
‘DISCOVER YOUR WATERSHED’
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Whoever can make the “worst” piece of art will win a prize. Supplies provided. 410208-4014
TEEN TIME: BAD ART
New Hope United Methodist Church,
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT CHICKEN DINNER
7338 New Hope Road, Willards, MD, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Menu includes mashed potatoes, greens, string beans, macaroni and cheese, beets, biscuits, dessert and coffee. Cost is $13 for adults. Carry-outs available. 410-543-8244 or 443-235-0251 Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Designed to bring youngsters of all ages and abilities to the library. Hear a story, sing songs and make a craft. Siblings, families and caregivers are all welcome. Register: 410-632-3495
SENSORY STORY TIME
East Sussex Moose Lodge, 35933 Zion Church Road, Frankford, DE, 3 to 7 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 4-12 years. Door prizes every hour. Sponsored by Abate of Sussex County. Info: Dave and Michelle Mitchell, 302732-3429 or JoAnn McKeon, 410-2518699
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SPAGHETTI DINNER
Inlet Area, 601 South Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 3 to 6 p.m. Featuring live music, holiday shopping, vendors, tree lighting, kids’ crafts, games and prizes, gift drawings and a visit from Santa. 410-289-1413, http://www.downtownassociation.net
LIGHT UP DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL
Stephen Decatur High School, 9913 Seahawk Road, Berlin, MD 21811, 6 p.m. Doors open 4:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Players can purchase 50/50 raffle tickets and special bingo game sheets. Prizes include Coach purses, gift baskets and cash. Refreshments and lite fare available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Woman to Woman Global. Tickets: 410-251-0129 or 443-614-6797
BINGO NIGHT
Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, Ocean City, MD, 7 p.m. Capital Ringers combines music on handbells, percussion instruments, movement, audience interaction, humor, visual technology and an actor to create a “Holiday Classic” show for all ages. Admission is a freewill offering. 302-6321043, http://www.capitalringers.org
CAPITAL RINGERS ‘HOLIDAY CLASSICS’
SUN, NOV. 19 Ocean City Elementary School, 12828 Center Drive, West Ocean City, MD, 2 p.m. Delegate Mary Beth Carozza will be joined by Governor Larry Hogan to announce her plans for the 2018 election. The event is free and open to the public. Pat Schrawder, Friendsofmb.carozza@yahoo.com, 410726-1234
CAROZZA ANNOUNCEMENT EVENT
Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 11242 Race Track Road, Berlin, MD, 1 to
SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER
5 p.m. Menu includes Caesar salad, spaghetti with meatballs and/or sausage, garlic bread, lemonade or iced tea. Cost is $10 for adults and $7 for children 5-11 years old. There will also be a bake sale and raffle. Proceeds benefit the local Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading program. Colleen Rutzler, rutzler.macsmom@gmail.com, 443-614-0903 Holy Savior Church, 1705 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to the service. Includes praise and worship songs, hymns, community choir, thanksgiving testimonies and a brief message. Take packaged food goods, paper products and funds for the offering, which will be used for the needy in our community. There will be desserts after the service. Sponsored by the Ocean City Christian Ministers Association.
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE
MON, NOV. 20 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A relaxing coloring session. Coffee provided. 410-208-4014
COFFEE AND COLORING
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. Coffee served at 9:30 a.m. Joy Braun, jbraunva@aol.com, 410-973-1021
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 10:30 a.m. Children, under 2 years old, are introduced to songs, games and finger plays. 410-6323495
LAP TIME
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 2 p.m. Design and make ornaments from small gourds. Presented by Dawn Manyfeathers. 410-6323495
GOURD ORNAMENTS
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 2:30 to 4 p.m. The group meets twice a month. This week’s selection is Soren Kierkegaard’s “The Knight of Faith.” 410-208-4014
GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION
Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Berlin group No. 169. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. The group meets each Monday. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. 410-6416876
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CALENDAR Continued from Page 55 BOARD GAME DEMO
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 4 to 6 p.m. Play a new board game provided by Phoenix Rising Games and Comics. 410-208-4014
TUE, NOV. 21 Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 10:30 a.m. Learn new skills while playing with educational toys. For ages infant to age 5. 410-9570878
PLAY TIME
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410-641-0650
STORY TIME ‘GIVING THANKS’
Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 9715 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Support group for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. It meets the third Tuesday of each month. Open to the community. Info: Heather Cormack, 410-641-4400, Ext. 6123 or Kenneth Lewis, 410-208-1701 or 410430-4818
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 2 p.m. Monthly adult coloring session. Coloring has therapeutic potential to reduce anxiety and create focus or mindfulness. Take your own coloring pages or use those provided. Colored pencils, gel pens and felt tips provided along with coffee and cookies. 410-6410650
COLORING FOR CALMNESS
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 4:30 p.m. Children of all abilities are welcome to the Soothing Stories program every other Tuesday. Featuring a calming story and playtime using sensory toys and activities. 410524-1818
SOOTHING STORIES “OUR FARM”
Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m. The group meets each Tuesday. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and health lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Pocomoke Elks Lodge 1624, 1944 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bingo at 7 p.m. Regular games at 7:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. 410-957-3556
BINGO
WED, NOV. 22 Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410-524-1818
STORY TIME ‘PIZZA’
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8
a.m. Meets every Wednesday. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 11 a.m. Open to people who knit, crochet, cross stitch and all other textile arts. Beginners welcome. Light refreshments provided. 410-9570878
STITCH-N-SIP FIBER ARTS GROUP
Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and Carolina Beach music. A $5 donation per person to benefit Veterans and local charities in the Delmarva region. Elk members and their guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB
Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. cliff0917@aol.com, 410641-1700
American Legion Auxiliary Units throughout Maryland participated in Make A Difference Day on Oct. 28. Synepuxent Unit #166 met at the Ocean City Coast Guard Station and passed out pumpkins filled with Halloween candy to the Coast Guard members to express appreciation. Pictured, in back, from left, are Emily Nock of the American Legion, SN Darin Fernandez, Legion President Marie Gilmore, SN John Tarp, SN Rahanna Combs, and Rosie Garlitz of the American Legion, and in front, Rafe Parson, FN Haden Gochnauer, SN John Palmieri and Kendahl Parsons. Jessie Parsons of the American Legion is not pictured.
Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 7 to 8 p.m. The group gathers the fourth Wednesday of each month. Preregistration is not necessary. Pastoral Care Services, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725
OCBaptist@hotmail.com, 410-289-6573, http://www.ocbaptist.org
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, 7 p.m. Info: 410-641-2186 or Bethany21811@gmail.com.
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE
THU, NOV. 23 Lewis Street and the beach, Fenwick Island, DE, 8 a.m. Untimed 2.2 mile fun run/walk starts oceanside on Lewes Street in Fenwick Island. The public is invited and leashed pets are welcome. Holiday-themed or other festive costumes are encouraged. No charge to participate, but trotters are encouraged to make a donation. Commemorative T-shirts will be available for $25. Pre-ordering is encouraged. Benefiting two local fire companies. Non-perishable food donations will be collected at the Pottery Place Perks Café where there will be post-Trot complimentary coffee, hot chocolate and oatmeal reception. Lori Martin, hipAHA@hotmail.com, 302-539-1290
10TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT
Ocean City Baptist Church, 102 N. Division St., Ocean City, MD, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone who is looking for fellowship and friendship on Thanksgiving Day is invited to dinner. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at no cost. If you would like to RSVP, call 410-289-4054. Dinner will also be served to shut-ins. Call and give your location or that of a friend who needs dinner.
39TH FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER
Berlin’s First Baptist Church, 613 Williams St., Berlin, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests can dine-in or carry-out. Those who would like to attend should call 410-641-4306 to reserve seats or carry-out meals. Delivery to shut-ins is also available.
FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER
ONGOING EVENTS Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines-Ocean City is holding their annual Christmas Toy Drive, collecting new unwrapped toys until December 6 to be delivered to Worcester G.O.L.D. Toys can be delivered to the Ocean Pines Community Center at Wednesday morning weekly meetings (except Nov. 22) from 7-9 a.m. or by calling Dave Landis at 410-6417330 to arrange pickup. http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org
KIWANIS TOY DRIVE
Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean PinesOcean City is taking orders until Dec. 1 for holiday fruit. Offering naval oranges (20 lb. box) for $24, red grapefruit (20 lb. box) for $24, 50/50 oranges and grapefruit combo (20 lb. box) for $30 and mandarin oranges (5 lb. bag) for $9. Call 410-208-6719 or 410-973-1233 to place an order. Delivery/pick-up will be between Dec. 14-17. Proceeds benefit youth of the community.
HOLIDAY FRUIT ORDERS
Participating restaurants will be offering special, fixed-price menus, Nov. 5-19. No passes, tickets or coupons needed. Simply choose a participating restaurant. Info: www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com or 410-289-6733. Diners will also have
FALL RESTAURANT WEEK
the opportunity to win one of three gift cards being raffled on Nov. 22. Send in two receipts from participating restaurants by Nov. 20. Email to inquire@ocvisitor.com or mail to OCHMRA, 5700 Coastal Highway, #302, Ocean City, MD 21842. Believe In Tomorrow candidate Maria McEvoy is raffling off a four night, five day trip to Jamaica at Sandals Resort in Ocho Rios. Tickets cost $10 each or 3 for $20. The drawing will take place on Prom Night. For tickets, stop by Sandals Bridal Shop in West Ocean City or call McEvoy at 443-944-4763. Funds can also be doated through www.gofundme.com/believein-tomorrow.
TRIP TO JAMAICA RAFFLE
Believe In Tomorrow candidate EJ Foxx is having an ongoing autographed guitar auction, which is signed by Jason Aldean, Brothers Osbourne, Luke Bryan and Brad Paisley. Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased at the K107.7 station in Salisbury or at various locations announced on the radio station.
AUTOGRAPHED GUITAR RAFFLE
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NOVEMBER 17, 2017
57 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Comptroller/Financial Manager
Franchise Management Services, one of the fastest growing franchise organizations in the Delmarva region, has an immediate opening for a Comptroller / Financial Manager. Significant previous experience required in managing finances for multiple companies and managing multiple reports; intimate knowledge of accounting, Quick Books, and MS Office required. MBA or CPA is a plus. Industry leading salary Benefits Include: 401K, Health Insurance, Vacation & Sick Time. Please email resumes to: fmsdunkindonuts@gmail.com or fax: 410-520-0199. Please include in your subject line: Comptroller / Financial Manager.
Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Employment Opportunities:
Year Round, Full/Part Time: Banquet Servers, Server, AM Lobby, Housekeeping Housestaff, Warehouse Clerk , Laundry Supervisor, Laundry Attendant, Maintenance , Night Audit, Dishwasher, Line Cook, Banquet Chef, Room Attendant (Van will pick up in Salisbury/Selbyville)
Free employee meal and excellent benefits.
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V
TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH
ASSISTANT PARKING ENFORCEMENT DIRECTOR The Town of Bethany Beach is seeking a fulltime Assistant Parking Enforcement Director. Under the supervision of the Parking Director, the incumbent enforces parking laws, provides guidance to parking officers, maintains parking equipment, resolves customer complaints, prepares work schedules, tracks production and revenue using Excel, collects parking revenue, and manages the daily and seasonal parking permit process. Successful candidates must be able to lead by example, take initiative, and be prepared to assume the responsibilities of the Parking Enforcement Director. Excellent customer service skills, administrative skills, problem solving abilities, and mechanical aptitude are essential. Possibility for extended time off in winter months. Salary and benefits negotiable.
WATER PLANT OPERATOR The Town of Bethany Beach is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator. This full-time position performs a variety of skilled technical duties in the operation of the 1.75 MGD treatment plant and distribution system. Weekend, holiday and on-call work is required. Preferred candidates should have a water supply operator certification with appropriate endorsements, a minimum of two years’ experience in water or wastewater treatment operations, plus a high school diploma (or equivalent), supplemented by college level courses in chemistry or related fields. One must be capable of performing math and chemistry calculations and laboratory procedures. Working knowledge of SCADA, plus computer skills in MS Word and Excel preferred. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A Class “B” CDL must be obtained within six months of hire. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits package.
Please send resume to be received no later than November 30, 2017.
Town Manager’s Office, Town of Bethany Beach PO Box 109; Bethany Beach, DE 19930
CLASSIFIEDS CALL 410-723-6397
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED Chairside
DENTAL ASS’T. is now hiring for the following positions:
LINE COOKS, MAINTENANCE, SOUND TECH
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The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD
Full Time, Year Round • Interior/Exterior Grounds Supervisor • Maintenance (Plumbing and electrical experience required)
Year Round • Bellman • AM Dishwasher
Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com Classifieds 410-723-6397
Experience Preferred Ocean View, DE Email Resume:
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NOW HIRING!! Production Crew
for our WOC kitchen facility Starting at $11.50/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
Motorized Shade Sales Person: Electronic Interiors, a home automation company, is seeking a Motorized Shade Sales Person to join their award-winning team. The sales person would cover the Eastern Shores of Maryland and Delaware. Experience with Lutron and QMotion motorized shades is required. To apply: Call 410-213-7372
HELP WANTED
A busy Contractor Company in Ocean Pines, MD is currently hiring for Service Technicians and Installers. Good pay. START IMMEDIATELY. To apply, call Marc at 302-682-1777.
YEAR-ROUND RENTAL, Emerson House, 68th and Coastal Hwy. 1 bed, 1 bath, 1 off-street parking space. $750/month. Call 443-3656169 after 5pm.
Full-Time, Year Round Health Benefits Apply in person Tues. thru Thurs., 9-3 p.m. @ Golden Sands 10900 Coastal Highway
Berlin, Year-Round, Unfurnished. 2 bedroom, 2nd story Apartment. $800/month. No pets, no smoking. 2 ppl max. Call Howard Martin Realty, 410-352-5555.
Now Hiring HVAC & Maintenance
YEAR ROUND ASSISTANT FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER
For possible salaried position with benefits. For more details or to apply, please go to www.seacrets.com
Now Hiring Security Guard
Full-Time & Part-Time, Year Round Apply in person Tues. thru Thurs., 9-3 p.m. @ Golden Sands 10900 Coastal Highway
Director of Sales and Marketing
Comfort Inn Gold Coast 112th St Ocean City We are accepting applications for the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. We are seeking an energetic and self motivated Sales professional with significant hotel sales experience.The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the Ocean City market. If you do not have extensive HOTEL sales experience, please do not apply. Qualified candidates please submit your resume and cover letter via email to: jpeck@comfortgoldcoast.com
New restaurant opening- Hiring all positions!
The Casino at Ocean Downs is preparing for the grand opening of Poseidon's Pub! This pub will feature a creative eclectic menu, artisan cocktails, and craft brews focusing on sourcing local. We are in search of all restaurant positions- Servers, Bussers, Host, Bartenders, Creative Professional Chef, Line Cook, Prep Cook and Stewards. This is an opportunity to be part of a successful restaurant team in which you will be proud to be a member. Full Time and Part time available, all year round! FT Benefits- Including paid vacation; 401k options; health insurance package; paid personal time; paid holidays; life insurance; and paid sick time. You may apply on our website at www.oceandowns.com; or apply in person at 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD 21811 Pre- employment drug screening and criminal background check required.
RENTALS
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Part-Time & Seasonal
*Certified Lifeguards
Please apply in person at the new Health and Aquatic Club at Bayside 31264 Americana Prkwy., Selbyville, 19975 Call: 302.988.2315, x 0 Or email: baysiderecreation@troon.com
RENTALS
RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764
Winter Rental. 3BR, 2BA. Montego Bay. $900/month plus deposit. Electric and gas are not included. No smoking, no pets. 410-422-3235
Apartment For Rent. YearRound. Mid-town Ocean City. Oceanside and view. 4BR, 1BA. Small kitchen. $1400/ month. All utilities, electric & water incl. No pets. 443-8802486.
YR, Furnished Studio Apt. Full kitchen, bath, reserve parking & private storage. 10 steps from beach. $800 plus utilities and 1 month security deposit. No pets-smoking. AVAILABLE NOW 301-674-3468 or pamaproperties.com FOR RENT - Two bedroom, two bath Waterfront Mobile Home. $800 per month. 11212 Gum Point Road, Berlin, MD. Near Casino. 410-430-9797
Winter Rental in North OC. Beautiful 2BR, 2BA Condo. W/D & DW. $850/mo. + one month security. Utils. incl. No pets/smoking. Call 717-8161790.
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New 1BR, 1BA Apartment in Ocean Pines. Year round. Available Dec. 15. $900/ month includes everything. 410-920-4055
One Bedroom, One Bath Apartment in OC on 16th St. in Seanymph condo. $850/ month. Please call 410-4300637. Year Round, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath in West OC., with nice sized living room. Utilities not included. Available furnished or unfurnished. Small pet ok. $850/month. Seasonal Rental - Avail. November 15th to May 15th. $725/month. Only text 631-949-3342 Winter Rentals Available on St. Louis Avenue, right before 1st Street, Ocean City. Call 301-331-2209. Year Round Rentals available in West Ocean City. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Call 1-877-289-1616 for more information.
ROOMMATES ROOMMATES
Roommate Needed. Call 443-996-1069.
Female Roommates Wanted. YR/Seasonal OP House. 3 rooms available. 2 w/shared bath $650 each. 1 w/private suite $650. Utilities included. Just move in. Pets ok/No smoking. Employed females only. 410-208-3570.
LOTS LOTS& & ACREAGE ACREAGE
West Ocean City. 2 Deep Channel Waterfront Lots with piers. $210,000 each. Call Howard Martin Realty, 410352-5555.
COMMERCIAL
Office Space For Rent, Berlin Main Street - 1,040 square feet of office/retail space just south of Atlantic Hotel. Open front room 20’ x 26’, back room 20’ x 26’, including 13’ x 13’ office. High visibility location in bustling downtown Berlin. Contact Sharon Chandler at 443497-3097. Self-Storage Units on Route 50. 300 sq. ft. $190/mo. and 100 sq. ft. $75/mo. Call Bill 301-537-5391.
2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200.
REAL ESTATE
FSBO - Glen Riddle Lot
#136 Maid at Arms Lane Wooded & golf course view Details @ Zillow.com ID# 2102140338 $91,600 OBO Call: 410-707-9300 www.baysideoc.com www.oceancitytoday.net
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AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 225 sq. ft. Office space, $275/month. util incl Two 120 sq. ft. Storage Sheds, each $95/month Call 410-726-5471 or 410-641-4300
AUCTIONS
The contents of mini storage units will be sold at public auction. Units to be auctioned; B7, B12, B47, B91, O70, O142, O178, O29, O115, O164, S56, S152, S162, S764, S767. Units are being sold due to non-payment of rent. Common items in units are, household items, furniture, tools, fishing equipment, paintings, antique and vintage items. Date: SATURDAY, November 18th, 2017 Time: 9AM #1 Starts at Berlin Mini Storage: Route 346 #2 Continues at OC Mini Storage: Route 50 #3 Finishes at OC Mini Storage: Route 611 Terms: CASH ONLY! Auctioneer: Tom Janasek
SERVICES
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FOR SALE
Baby Grand Kurtzmann Piano, ebony: $3500 OBO. Must Sell. Text 410-726-2604 for more info. Adjustable single bed barely used $400. Set of area rugs best offer. Call 570-710-4128 any time AFTER 10 a.m. White plastic patio chairs: $2 each. Small white plastic tables: $1 each. If interested please contact JoAnn at 410-524-7777, Ext. 2010, M-F, 8-4
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
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PUBLIC NOTICES BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 305 11TH ST., UNIT #405 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated July 14, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4745, Folio 203 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $479,925.00 and a current interest rate of 6.3%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 5, 2017 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 405 in Phase Two of “Bahia Vista 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 $46,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lien-
holder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 937251) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-11/16/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 4912 LAWS RD. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Della F. Marvel dated August 29, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5154, folio 6 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub.
Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 1, 2017 AT 1:25 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #02-000687. 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 $16,000 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 County. 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 im-
provements 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 66762. 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-11/16/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 42 CLUBHOUSE DR. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Brenda K. Martindale and Gregory F. Martindale, dated June 29, 2010 and recorded in Liber 5521, folio 470 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 27, 2017 AT 2:50 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $29,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the
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PUBLIC NOTICES property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #16-603492). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-11/9/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 13307 WIGHT ST., UNIT #102 A/R/T/A 3 134TH ST., UNIT #102 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 6, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4627, Folio 198 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $319,500.00 and a current interest rate of 6.75%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 28, 2017 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 102 in “Breakwater 1 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 $27,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default
and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 207990-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-11/9/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 5300 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #402 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 1, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4306, Folio 345 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $480,000.00 and a current interest rate of 5.95%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 28, 2017 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit Number 402, in the “Aventurra 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 $43,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit
Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 205654-4) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 40 MARTINIQUE CIR. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 11, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5078, Folio 166 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $268,000.00 and a current interest rate of 4%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 21, 2017 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $21,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current
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year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 313677-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-11/2/3t _________________________________
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 11000 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #1907 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Daniel J. Forte and Bonita Anne Forte dated March 10, 2010 and recorded in Liber 5444, folio 343 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 17, 2017 AT 2:00 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 1907 in the “Capri Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #10-127998. 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 $28,000 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 County. 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 66130. 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-11/2/3t _________________________________ CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17150 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MYRTLE AUDREY VAUGHN Notice is given that Cecelia B. Costin, 2719 Arbutus Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21227, was on October 26, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Myrtle Audrey Vaughn who died on July 21, 2006, without 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 26th day of April, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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. Cecelia B. Costin Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 02, 2017 OCD-11/2/3t _________________________________ CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17149 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN L. VAUGHN SR. Notice is given that Cecelia B. Costin, 2719 Arbutus Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21227, was on October 26, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of John L. Vaughn Sr. who died on June 26, 2002, without 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 26th day of April, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other de-
livery 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. Cecelia B. Costin Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 02, 2017 OCD-11/2/3t _________________________________ JOHN WILLIS ESQ. WILLIS LAW FIRM, P.A. 3300 NORTH RIDGE ROAD, SUITE 245 ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043
Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 02, 2017 OCD-11/2/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. JOHN A. RINKUS 11217 Saint Martins Parkway Ocean Pines, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-17-000162
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17148 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY I. TRAVERS Notice is given that Peggy Ann Votta, 7153 Cunning Circle, Middle River, MD 21220, was on October 26, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Shirley I. Travers who died on October 3, 2017, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 26th day of April, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Peggy Ann Votta Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street
Notice is hereby given this 25th day of October, 2017, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 11217 Saint Martins Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 27th day of November, 2017, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 20th day of November, 2017. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $168,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/2/3t _________________________________ HEATHER E. STANSBURY ESQ. AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17138 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LAYNE LOVELLE HOOVER Notice is given that Mary Kirtley, 14013 Fiesta Road, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on October 27, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Layne Lovelle Hoover who died on June 6, 2017, without 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 27th day of April, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Mary Kirtley Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 02, 2017 OCD-11/2/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17143 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROBERT C. GORDY Notice is given that Richard L. Gordy, 407 Midland Terrace, Salisbury, MD 21804, was on October 23, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Robert C. Gordy who died on September 27, 2017, without 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 23rd day of April, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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. Richard L. Gordy Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 02, 2017 OCD-11/2/3t _________________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE CASE NO. 9508 (1) 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 Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. OCD-11/16/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DISSOLUTION OF SANITARY SERVICE AREA FOR SOUTH POINT VILLAGE TOWNHOMES WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The Worcester County Commissioners have determined that the South Point Village Townhomes Sanitary Service Area is no longer necessary since this development now receives public water service from the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area and are therefore proposing dissolution of the South Point Village Townhomes Sanitary Service Area in accordance with the provisions of Sections PW 5-311 and PW 5-305 of the Public Works Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland. The South Point Village Sanitary Service Area was established on January 21, 1997 by Resolution No. 975 for the purposes of providing potable water service to the South Point Village Condominium. The sanitary service area includes the
following parcel: Worcester County Tax Map 27, Parcel 252, Tax Account I.D. # 10-238277, located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Old Bridge Road (MD Route 707) and Stephen Decatur Highway (MD Route 611), which is within the boundary of the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area. The proposal is to dissolve the South Point Village Townhomes Sanitary Service Area since the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area has been providing this community with potable water service for the past fifteen (15) years. In 1999, the County Commissioners accepted water supply facilities constructed to serve the South Point Village Townhomes community. In 2003, bond funding was provided which enabled the South Point Village Townhomes Community to connect to the Mystic Harbour water system. Since connection to the Mystic Harbour water system, the South Point Village Townhomes community facilities have not been used. On August 1, 2017, the debt incurred to connect South Point Village Townhomes to the Mystic Harbour water system was paid in full. This connection provided potable water for the thirty-six (36) equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) serving the South Point Village Townhomes. Once dissolved, the Department of Public Works will remove the treatment equipment from a building owned by the South Point Village Townhomes Homeowners Association (HOA), allowing the HOA full access and responsibility for the building. The staff investigation of the proposal to dissolve the sanitary service area found that: the South Point Village Townhomes are now being served by the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area (MHSSA) for their potable water needs which is desirable for the comfort, convenience, health, safety and welfare of the people to be served and no longer need a separate system; the continued provision of potable water service from MHSSA is feasible from an engineering standpoint and from an economic standpoint; the proposal is in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County; the proposal will not be unduly detrimental to the environment; and the continued operation of the MHSSA facilities will be in accordance with all required permits and applicable standards. A public hearing on the proposed dissolution of the South Point Village Townhomes Sanitary Service Area will be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room Room 1101 Government Center, One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 A copy of the staff report on the proposed dissolution of the South Point Village Townhomes Sanitary Service Area, and any associated documents, may be obtained from County Administration, Room 1103 (1st Floor) - Government Center,
One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. These documents may be reviewed during the regular business hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (except Holidays). Anyone having questions should contact John Tustin, P.E., Director of Public Works, at (410) 6325623. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing and express their views on the proposed dissolution of the service area. Both written and oral testimony will be accepted. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-11/9/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17159 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN JOSEPH ACHSTETTER Notice is given that Megan Achstetter, 14316 Unionville Rd., Mount Airy, MD 21771, was on November 03, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of John Joseph Achstetter who died on October 4, 2017, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 3rd day of May, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Megan Achstetter Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 09, 2017 OCD-11/9/3t _________________________________
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSIT FACILITY UPGRADES AND PARKING GARAGE CONTRACT No’s. WR/OC-197A AND WR/OC-197B Notice is hereby given that separate sealed bids for the Public Works and Transportation Facility Upgrades Project and Parking Garage, Contract No’s. WR/OC-197A and WR/OC-197B will be received from qualified Contractors by the Ocean City Department of Public Works, Maryland. Bids shall be received at 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Md. 21222, 8th Floor, Room 812, on December 5, 2017 until 1:00 p.m., local time. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Any bids received after the above time will not be accepted under any circumstances. Any uncertainty regarding the time a bid is received will be resolved against the Bidder. The Contracts will be awarded on a lump sum basis. The Transit Facility Upgrades project consists of construction of building demolition, construction of new fuel islands, a new public safety support building that will also house a bus wash, new maintenance bays, new Bus Storage Building, new Administration, Warehouse/ Part Storage and Transportation Operations building, utility and, new storm drains and water mains and appurtenances, site work, roadway grading, pavement and other miscellaneous work. The Parking Garage project consists of construction of a Parking Garage and Guard Booth. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at City Hall, 1st Floor Community Room, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City MD 21842, on November 15, 2017 at 10:00AM. The purpose of the Pre-Bid Conference is for Bidders to familiarize themselves with the project site and to ask questions pertaining to the Contract Documents and the work. All Bidders are encouraged to attend and can visit the site afterwards. The Contract Documents are available by contacting the offices of Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP, 801 South Caroline Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21231. Contact Ed Roethlein, tel. 724-766-2208. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of either a Certified Check upon an incorporated bank or trust company or a Bid Bond. The Certified Check or Bid Bond shall be for an amount not less
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PUBLIC NOTICES than five percent of the Bid Price and shall be made payable to “The Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, Maryland” as a guarantee that the Bidder will not withdraw their Bid for a period of 60 days after bids are opened, and that the successful Bidder will fill in and execute the proposed Contract and furnish the appropriate additional bonds within ten days after Notice of Award of the Contract. Bid Bonds must be written by a corporate surety acceptable to the Town and authorized to write bonds of such character and amount under the laws of the State of Maryland. However, a Bidder may withdraw their Bid from consideration if it is substantially lower than the other bids due solely to a mistake therein, provided that the Bid was submitted in good faith and the mistake was clerical and due to an unintentional arithmetic error or omission. In such event, the Bidder shall give notice in writing of this claim or right to withdraw his Bid within two business days after the bids are opened. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price. Failing to do so, the Bidder will forfeit their Bid Security. The successful Bidder will also be required to purchase a town of Ocean City business license. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities and to award the Contract as it deems will best serve its interest. The Town shall have the authority to negotiate with the apparent low Bidder on projects bid in accordance with the Maryland Code, where the Bid from such Bidder exceeds available funds, in order to obtain a Contract Price within such available funds. For purposes of this paragraph, the term “available funds” shall refer to the Town’s established budget for a particular project. The Town shall take reasonable steps to obtain the lowest and most competitive price possible within available funds. OCD-11/9/4t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: DORIS IACONE ESTATE NO. 15034
NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Thomas J. Kokolis, Esq., 110 North Washington Street, Suite 500, Rockville, MD 20850 for judicial probate for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at Worcester County Court House, Court Room 4, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 01/16/2018 at 10:00 a.m. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time.
Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 11/09/2017 OCD-11/9/2t _________________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17161 Notice is given that the Chancery court of Sussex County, DE appointed Patricia Cain Donnelly, 31576 Whiteclay Drive, Millville, DE 19967 as the Executrix of the Estate of Margaret A. Cain who died on August 21, 2017 domiciled in Delaware, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Loretta E. Loftus whose address is 1107 Scotch Heather Ave., Mount Airy, MD 21771. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Patricia Cain Donnelly 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: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: November 09, 2017 OCD-11/9/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17153 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BLANCHE B. WILLIAMS Notice is given that Susan Williams Long, 210 Hosier Street Ext., Selbyville, DE 19975 and Wayne S. Williams, 30899 Old Fruitland Road, Salisbury, MD 21804, was on November 02, 2017 appointed
Personal Representative of the estate of Blanche B. Williams who died on September 3, 2017, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 2nd day of May, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Susan Williams Long Wayne S. Williams Personal Representatives True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 09, 2017 OCD-11/9/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17077 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DIANE ELIZABETH PELLEGRINO Notice is given that Jenna Marie Hunt, 533 Deep Creek View, Annapolis, MD 21409, was on November 01, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Diane Elizabeth Pellegrino who died on August 24, 2017, without 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 1st day of May, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned per-
sonal 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. Jenna Marie Hunt Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 09, 2017 OCD-11/9/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 17-11 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 17-11 (Zoning - Self-Storage Centers in the C-2 General Commercial District) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Lockfaw, Mitrecic and Purnell on October 17, 2017. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-210(b)(3)(B). (Repeals and reenacts this subparagraph regarding principal permitted uses and structures in the C-2 General Commercial Zoning District to increase the permitted gross floor area for self-storage centers from fifteen thousand square feet to forty-thousand square feet.) A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 17-11 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 11:00 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 www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-11/2/2t _________________________________
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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO BIDDERS Purchase of One (1) Anritsu Master Land Mobile Radio Modulation Analyzer Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of one (1) Anritsu Master Land Mobile Radio Modulation Analyzer for the Department of Emergency Services. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online obtained online under the "Bids" drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, December 11, 2017 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Anritsu Master LMR Modulation Analyzer" in the lower lefthand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Emergency Services for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Fred Webster, Director of Emergency Services, at 410-632-1311. OCD-11/16/1t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Provision and Installation of Two (2) Audio-Video Systems for Worcester County Government Center Training Rooms Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the provision and installation of two (2) Audio -Video Systems for the Training Rooms in the Worcester County Government Center for the Information Technology Division of the Department of Emergency Services. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online obtained online under the "Bids" drop-down menu in
the lower right hand side of the home page at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, December 11, 2017 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Audio-Video Systems" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Emergency Services for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Brian Jones, Information Technology Manager, at 410-632-5610, ext. 1522. OCD-11/16/1t _________________________________
itor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Denise Ann Brocato Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 16, 2017 OCD-11/16/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852
MICHAEL J. STELMACK ESQ. LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL J. STELMACK 1400 FRONT AVE., SUITE 200 LUTHERVILLE, MD 21093
Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. GARY A. WALKER 510 North Baltimore Avenue Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-17-000166
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17168 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARY ANNA QUERRY Notice is given that Denise Ann Brocato, 25 Country Club Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21060, was on November 09, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary Anna Querry who died on June 28, 2016, 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 9th day of May, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the cred-
Notice is hereby given this 7th day of November, 2017, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 510 North Baltimore Avenue, 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 11th day of December, 2017, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 4th day of December, 2017. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $381,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/16/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. DAVID E. WEATHERHOLTZ, JR. 49 Deep Channel Drive, Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s)
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NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 7th day of November, 2017, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 49 Deep Channel Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 11th day of December, 2017, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 4th day of December, 2017. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $120,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/16/3t _________________________________ 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. 17154 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF STEVEN P. SCHMITT Notice is given that Barbara A. Schmitt, 14202 Laurel Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842; and James I. Schmitt, 106 Lark Drive, Holland, PA 18966, were on November 07, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Steven P. Schmitt who died on October 4, 2017, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 7th day of May, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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. Barbara A. Schmitt James I. Schmitt Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 16, 2017 OCD-11/16/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17166 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GRACE A. WILLIAMS Notice is given that John R. Williams Jr., 24830 Rivers Edge Road, Millsboro, DE 19966, was on November 07, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Grace A. Williams who died on October 7, 2017, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 7th day of May, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. John R. Williams Jr. Personal Representative
True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 16, 2017 OCD-11/16/3t _________________________________ JAMES H. PORTER JR., ESQ 111 VINE STREET POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21861 SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17155 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY DINGES DAVIS Notice is given that William Davis, 5506 E. Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 was on November 09, 2017 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Shirley Dinges Davis who died on September 13, 2016, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. William Davis Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 16, 2017
NOTICE OF LIVE AUCTION Beach Equipment Franchise – Mid Beach Parcels $500 Minimum Bid Requirement for each Parcel A public auction will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City, Maryland. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. The following mid-section beach parcels will be auctioned: 34th, 35th & 36th Streets 38th, 39th, 40th & 41st Streets 42nd, 43rd, & 44th Streets 45th, 46th & 47th Streets 48th, 49th & 50th Streets 54th, 55th & 56th Streets
57th, 58th & 59th Streets 60th, 61st & 62nd Streets 63rd, 64th & 65th Streets 66th, 67th & 68th Streets 69th, 70th & 71st Streets 72nd, 73rd & 74th Streets 75th, 76th, 77th & 78th Streets
ON AUCTION DAY, the successful bidder shall: (1) Provide satisfactory proof of identity and legal age (i.e. Driver’s License or Government-issued Photo ID) (2) Pay a One Thousand Dollar ($1,000.00) non-refundable deposit for each successful bid. Please bring cash, cashier’s checks or certified checks payable to the Mayor and City Council. PERSONAL CHECKS NOT ACCEPTED. On the dates specified below, the successful bidder shall: (1) Submit a personal Credit Report on or before Monday, December 11, 2017 (2) Sign a statement authorizing the Mayor and Council to make inquiry of personal background, financial and credit worthiness on or before Monday, December 11, 2017. (3) Pay 20% of the annual fee for each parcel less the $1,000.00 deposit to the Billing Office in City Hall on or before Monday, December 11, 2017. (4) Provide a brief plan of management on or before Monday, December 11, 2017, clarifying if you will directly oversee the operation or, if not, how day-to-day operations will be handled; providing details of your experience with the beach equipment rental industry; and advising if you have obtained necessary equipment and boxes or of your arrangements to acquire necessary equipment. (5) Obtain, at the operator’s own expense, comprehensive general liability insurance coverage and products liability insurance coverage in at least the amount of $1,000,000.00 combined single limit, which insurance coverage shall name the Mayor and City Council as an additional insured, and a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage shall be furnished to the Mayor and City Council by the operator and be approved by Ocean City’s City Clerk before contract endorsement. (6) The second-highest bidder will have first right of refusal should the initial successful bidder neglect to meet credit, experience or management requirements. A sealed bid will be conducted if the second-highest bidder declines the award. The Mayor and Council may reject any and all bids for any reason it deems appropriate and may rebid upon such terms, conditions and manner it deems appropriate. (7) Sign a three year contract (2018- 2020) for each parcel. An auction bid packet can be found at http://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/city-clerk/ or email dchavis@oceancitymd.gov to request the information. Please direct questions to 410-289-8842. OCD-11/16/2t ____________________________________________________________________
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17167 Notice is given that the Register of Wills court of Dauphin County, PA appointed Gregory T. Pickel, 1847 Bonnie Blue Lane, Middletown, PA 17057; and Steven W. Pickel, 1847 Bonnie Blue Lane, Middletown, PA 17057 as the Co-Executors of the Estate of Richard M. Pickel who died on August 27, 2017 domiciled in Pennsylvania, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Regan J.R. Smith 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. Gregory T. Pickel Steven W. Pickel Foreign Personal Representatives Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication:
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Sec-
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tion 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to waive two parking spaces (one for the principal home and one for the guest apartment proposed to be built on the property); and also pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(3)(a) in association with the rebuilding of the detached garage apartment requesting a special yard exception to build an additional story in configuration with the existing first-floor nonconforming setback of 1.3’ instead of 5’ as required by Code. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 7 and part of Lot 8, Block 20 of the North Sinepuxent Beach Company Plat; further described as located at the northwest corner of Baltimore Avenue and 6th Street, and locally known as 601 Baltimore Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: JOSEPH E. MOORE, ESQ., ATTORNEY FOR BT610, LLC (FILE #17-09400023) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-11/16/2t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. CHARLES A. CRANDALI, JR. LINDA J. CRANDALL 1 Ivy Lane Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-17-000146
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 13th day of November, 2017, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 1 Ivy Lane, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 18th day of December, 2017, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 11th day of December, 2017. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $107,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/16/3t _________________________________
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Shoaling inlet problem mirrored down south If it seems that a real solution to the shoaling problem in Ocean City Inlet remains far over the horizon, that feeling can be substantiated by looking south. Specifically, that would be south to Oregon Inlet on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and about an hour-and-a-half down the road at Hatteras Inlet. Oregon Inlet, which was created by a hurricane in 1846, has experienced even more trouble than Ocean City’s narrow waterway, and nearly was declared impassable to commercial vessels by the Coast Guard just six years ago. Like Ocean City’s inlet activists, charter and recreational boating interests down in Dare County joined commercial fishing operators earlier this decade to demand that something be done. Finally, something did, but not in the way they had hoped. After hearing the Army Corps of Engineers say the same thing its representatives said here last week — local and state government should consider paying for maintenance dredging themselves — that’s what they did in 2016. Meanwhile, similar maritime interests in the Hatteras area want to use that same approach because of a large shoal that all but blocks the mouth of that inlet. Obviously, the biggest problem for these thin nautical corridors is nature — it giveth and taketh away without remorse. It also has no budget, which is the other critical element. “Based on our current funding …” is what Corps representatives say every time when asked if the federal government can help, because it’s better than saying “not a chance in hell.” It isn’t the engineers’ fault that they don’t get the money to solve these multiple coastal problems. That call is made by Congress and it’s tough for these smaller projects — although they’re critical to us — to get a reservation at that table. With that in mind, local, county and state governments also might start looking south for answers, since that seems to be the only available course of action … based on our current funding.
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Letters to the editor Resident questions OC expansion plans
Editor, The Mayor & City Council of the Town of Ocean City are on the verge of borrowing $28 million by selling General Obligation Bonds. The Council unanimously passed Ordinance 2017-17 on first reading on Nov. 6. Second reading and passage is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 20. The town plans to spend $14 million on another expansion of the convention center, with the state of Maryland putting in an additional $20.4 million, for a total cost of $34.4 million. The town plans to spend $11 million on the Public Works & Transit Facility Project. Federal funds are earmarked to contribute another $18 million for a whopping $29 million project. The Public Works South Facility will cost the town another $3 million. The town already gave up valuable space in the convention center to build the Performing Arts Center. Now they want to add another 30,000 square feet of exhibit space. The feasibility study raises a number of red flags that question whether such an expansion is feasible. City officials will tell us the food and beverage tax will pay
for this expansion. However, we pay that tax every time we go out to eat in Ocean City. Furthermore, we subsidize the operating costs of the convention center every year with an average of $2.7 million with state and town tax dollars. With the expansion, that subsidy will likely increase. If the food and beverage tax formula ever dries up, the debt service falls back on the taxpayer. The Public Works & Transit Facility Project is not a necessity. This construction calls for an $8 million employee parking garage and a $3.4 million bus storage facility. The plan also calls for a $4.8 million administration building to replace one that was built in 1984. An employee parking garage is nice, but is it really needed? A bus storage facility is nice, but most municipal buses throughout the state sit out in the open year round. Finally, what is wrong with an addition to the existing administration building, as opposed to tearing down that structure and replacing it with a brand new building? The total cost of these projects in federal, state and town dollars exceeds $66 million. The Mayor & City Council are about to spend $28 million of that amount on projects that we really do not need. When is
the spending binge going to stop? When are elected officials going to handle public funds, like we handle our private funds? Vincent dePaul Gisriel, Jr. Ocean City
Praises charity work by next OC leaders
Editor, After joining more than 200 supporters gathered at Embers/Blu in Ocean City for Brews & Bites on Nov. 9, I took a moment to soak in what I was witnessing. Our community was not only gathered to enjoy a fundraiser for Coastal Hospice, but a torch was also being passed. Co-chairs of the Brews & Bites event, Cole Taustin and Kellie Meehan, graciously greeted supporters and shared their passion for the Macky & Pam Stansell House at Coastal Hospice at the Ocean. I couldn’t help but notice their parents — Jay and Cheryl Taustin, Rick Meehan and Stephanie Meehan — who were bursting with pride as they stood shoulder to shoulder with their children that night. The apple does not fall far from the tree, they say. How true. We sincerely thank Cole and Kellie and everyone on the Continued on Page 70
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 69 Brews & Bites committee who helped raise more than $15,000 for our new hospice residence in Ocean Pines and set the stage for our next generation of young philanthropic leaders. With young leaders such as Cole and Kellie at the forefront of major charitable endeavors such as this, I feel safe and secure here on the Shore knowing the torch has been passed. And the torch is, indeed, in good hands. Heather Duma Director of Development Coastal Hospice
OC Life-Saving Museum thanks run participants
Editor, On behalf of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum I would like to thank all those who came out to support the museum at our fourth Storm Warriors 5K run/walk Saturday, Nov. 11. Nearly 150 participants joined us on a very nippy, beautiful November morning. It is gratifying to experience the recognition of the museum. Our mission is to inspire and support the interpretation and appreciation of the cultural and natural history of Ocean City, Maryland, the Worcester County coastal region, and equally, the historical role performed by the United States Life-Saving Service, and to preserve with subsequent mandate the 1891 structure that once served as the
Ocean City Today Ocean City Station. Our current goal is to build an annex that will expand our exhibit area by removing non-exhibit functions, add additional exhibit space and bring the museum into ADA compliance. We are indebted to our sponsors who stepped up: Whitman Requardt Associates, Greene Turtle, WalMart, Coffin Foundation, Quillin Foundation, Calvin B. Taylor Bank, Humphreys Foundation, American Legion Post 166, Bank of Ocean City, OC Lions Club, Elks Lodge 2645, Bank of Willards, Iseler Demo, George & Lynch, Long Fence, OC Development Corp, Seacrets, Knights of Columbus, Chesapeake Paving, Madison Beach Motel, Hibbard Inshore, Jo/Joe’s Crew, and Weaver Bros. Carry Out. Their understanding of the value of the museum is invaluable. We are indebted to the media for its efforts to spread the word for us. OC Tri-running did their usual efficient job of organizing the event. They leave no stone unturned. Plak That awards are unique and appreciated. Of course we couldn’t do it without our terrific museum staff and board members. Ocean City’s magnificent Boardwalk provides the perfect setting for this event. Thanks to Special Events for assisting with our 5K. Mark your calendars for the second Saturday of November 2018. See you then. Nancy L. Howard President OC Museum Society
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
PUBLIC EYE
No power, but snacks work
By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher After many, many years, I have realized that my biggest problem — I’ve moved on from the ordinary ones — is that I have no real power. I’m not even the most important occupant of my house. If, for instance, Crazy Eddie the super dog barks once at the back door, he is let inside and gets a treat. If I bark at the back door, I hear, “At least you took a cab” and no snack. That hasn’t happened for quite a while, which could be because of age or a pavlovian response to snackbased training, not that it makes a difference, because the absence of recognized power is worse. I cannot, for instance, avoid an unwelcome question with a quizzical look, followed by ‘I can’t recall.” Some time ago, for instance, I learned that the laws of physics dictate that a paper coffee cup with the lid on will blow up in the microwave. Actually, it didn’t just explode, it geysered out of the little opening in the lid and then blew up. With a bang. (Note to self, never, ever reheat coffee for 90 seconds in a paper cup with the lid on it unless you want to recreate Old Faithful in various tones of brown). I did the right thing and bailed out the microwave, but apparently
missed a pint or so here and there. “Did we have an accident in the microwave this morning?” the coowner of the traitorous appliance asked when I returned home from work. “Hmm,” I replied, rubbing my chin as if pondering one of the universal mysteries. “I don’t recall.” “Don’t give me that,” she said. “I’ve been gone all day, you were the only one here and, judging from the colorization aspects of baked-on coffee, this thing looks more like ‘Old Yeller’ than it does a microwave.” “OK,” I answered, “I was in the room when it happened, but I don’t recall any of the events that transpired. Others were in the room, so you might ask them.” “They’re dogs.” “Well, there you are. Besides, I’m invoking the rootin’ tootin’ Vladimir Putin defense — I did not do that.” “No dice.” “OK, I might be willing to give you a redacted transcript of events under the right circumstances.” “Such as …” “I could use a snack.” “Only if you finish cleaning the microwave.” “You got it.” The absence of power — it weighs heavily, but not hungrily, on my mind.
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