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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Nov. 20, 2015) The Ocean City Planning Commission this week approved plans to rebuild the Royalton Hotel after previously requesting several design changes. The hotel on 11th Street and the Boardwalk will be razed and rebuilt with an almost identical design, although slightly larger. The current hotel has 38 rooms and five employee-housing units, plus Boardwalk-level commercial space, whereas the new building will have 55 rooms and two employee apartments. Changes requested by the com-
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mission two weeks ago were addressed. The porte cochere entrance area on the west side of the building was lengthened to allow more vehicles access from the alley. “Probably you’ll get at least two spots off Washington Lane [the alley],” said city Zoning Administrator R. Blaine Smith. “Further north on the building, you could probably See HOTEL on Page 4
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By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Nov. 20, 2015) While questioning the use of the word “update’” because of the volume and scope of the Maryland Department of the Environment’s proposed pier regulations, county Environmental Services Director Bob Mitchell informed the county commissioners Tuesday of several changes that could have a serious impact on residents. While the commissioners were aware of a proposed update – the last changes were made in 1994 according to Mitchell – the scope of the suggested changes go beyond simple
tweaks. Two weeks ago, the commissioners asked for a review of the changes ahead of a Nov. 16 meeting held by the state to solicit opinions from other jurisdictions. The review was made public this week and was comprised of both pre- and post-meeting feedback from county staff. Of concern, Mitchell said, is a change to setbacks. Because of how the regulation is worded – “A minimum of 10 feet setoff of the extended lateral lines, whichever is greater” – it could be interpreted to mean the state would require a 10-foot setoff instead of the county’s required 6 feet. Also, some areas in Ocean City, such as Montego Bay, require zero setoffs. See COUNTY on Page 4
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Authorities seek info on contractor fraud Local couple solicited work without license, police say; Carlini has history in Md.
By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Nov. 20, 2015) Local law enforcement sent out a public notice this week seeking information from anyone who may have had dealings with a local contractor involved in fraud. The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation is looking for anyone who has had business dealings with Joseph Carlini or Jaime Hamer, who were allegedly operating under the name of Apex Property Maintenance. Carlini and Hamer were formally charged in September for acting as contractors without a license. The release said that WCBI has been investigating Carlini since last January.
According to the charges filed by Fish, the recently opened restaurant Maryland State Police TFC. Theodore in West Ocean City. Carlini is listed as Buck, Carlini solicited two people in the sole director of the stock-held December 2014 for home repairs. corporation, according to filings with Both individuals told Buck they be- the Maryland Department of Assesslieved Carlini was a licensed contrac- ments and Taxation. tor, and that he told “We’re not lookthem Apex was reging into anything istered under with Fat Fish at this ‘We’re not looking into Hamer’s name so anything with Fat Fish at this time,” Buck said he “could go after this week. “I’m not time. I’m not sure of his minority contracts.” sure of his [Car[Carlini’s] involvement with However, neither lini’s] involvement Carlini, Hamer nor with the restaurant. the restaurant.’ Apex is licensed in Maryland State Police TFC. Our assumption is Maryland to do that the company Theodore Buck home improve[Apex] has gone by ments. One victim the wayside and allegedly told Buck he’s moved on to that they were provided with a false other enterprises, which is why we license number on the contract that put out the release in case there’s was sent for the work. other stuff going on that we don’t Carlini is also involved with Fat know about.”
State court records indicate Carlini was sued last year in Worcester County by Myers Tool Rental & Parties Your Way, resulting in a $2,000 judgment against him. Before that, Carlini was the defendant in several civil suits in Montgomery, Frederick and Anne Arundel counties in which the plaintiffs alleged unjust enrichment, conspiracy, misrepresentation, and breach of contract. One judgment was for $1.35 million. Most of the cases had Carlini associated with a company called Ardin Logistics. Carlini was also the subject of criminal charges in Montgomery County, where he was found guilty of fraudulent practices and theft scheme. Phone calls to Carlini’s attorney, as listed on the current case, were not returned.
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County questions MDE ‘updates’ Continued from Page 1 Ocean City Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said that in that neighborhood, the foundation of which is mobile or modular homes, lots are often only 30 feet wide. Therefore, Mitrecic said, if the changes go through as written and are interpreted the same as Mitchell’s assessment, a large portion of the smaller lots could be taken up by a setoff. “They could be taking well over half for a setback,” he said. On the private pier side of the regulations, the minimum height of docks and piers could be raised from three feet above the mean low water line to four feet. “To add another foot — that’s a long way down,” Mitrecic said, referring to the distance a boater would have to step down to board his or her vessel.
Commission President Jim Bunting agreed. “People must not want piers at all — this seems to be a way to give them that,” he said. Bunting said some boats, such as kayaks and canoes, have profiles that are barely above the water’s surface and that adding another foot of space between the boat and the pier of leads to a host of safety concerns. Also covered in the proposed rules are what the state calls platforms, which would be decks or large docks that extend out over wetlands. The rules recommended by the state reflect a concern that platforms are being constructed too low over marshy areas and are destroying submerged vegetation by blocking out sunlight. Mitchell said he understood the reasoning — to prevent potential
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Hotel changes to force neighboring property upgrades Continued from Page 1 get a third car in, but it might have the wheels in Washington Lane.” Landscaping areas on the west side of the building were moved to planters along the Boardwalk to make room while still complying with drainage requirements. The sidewalks along 11th Street were also widened, and the previous plan for four employee housing units on different levels was consolidated into two units, both on the same level, to make them more distinct from the guest rooms and prevent cross-usage. Satellite parking on a lot at 12th Street, adjacent to the Senator Apartments, which the Royalton owns, will be deed restricted to the new space in order to compensate for the additional guest rooms. The commission also discussed the previous issue of a settlement between the Royalton and the adjacent condominium building, which are joined at the lot line. Redevelopment of the hotel will force the condominium to make improvements as well, causing the building’s owners to go to court to obligate the hotel project to cover those costs as well. In addition, the condominium will have certain rights to review the Royalton plans. Enforcing this agreement, according to planning commission attorney Will Esham, is not in the city’s purview. “I reviewed the settlement agreement,” Esham said. “There are many items in the settlement that, in an administrative site plan review, Blaine’s office would not get into. “If there’s any extra things that are agreed to in the settlement that would not normally be a concern in his office, we don’t want to set a precedent that we’re making it our concern.”
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Heroin in shoe James Tankard, 25, of Dagsboro, is accused of carrying heroin in his shoe after police allegedly became suspicious of him during a traffic stop. Tankard was seen drifting between lanes without using his signal on Coastal Highway, between 120th and 124th Streets, at 6:38 a.m. on Nov. 12, according to a report from OCPD Pfc. Pamela Russell. When approached, Tankard allegedly claimed he was “Brandon Hooper,” and gave a different date of birth each time he was asked. It took some time, Russell wrote, to discern his actual identity, after which it was discovered that he had an outstanding warrant. When searched, Tankard allegedly had 16 baggies of heroin hidden in his shoe, as well as two pills of Alprazolam
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Wrong way Tori Luff, 21, of Lincoln, is accused of driving the wrong way down North Division Street while under the influence of alcohol and pot, just before 11 p.m. on Nov. 12. OCPD Ofc. Michael Newcomb reported that he was called to interview Luff after another officer stopped her after she turned from Philadelphia Avenue to go westbound on North Division — despite the fact that North Division is one-way eastbound. After smelling burnt marijuana and alcohol, Newcomb wrote that he could observe paraphernalia in the car. A search revealed a bag of weed, a glass pipe,
Ocean City Police Dept. reports increase in IRS phone scams (Nov. 20, 2015) The Ocean City Police Department has recently seen an increase in reports of scams involving a caller who claims to represent the Internal Revenue Service. Citizens have reported that the initial call is a recording explaining that the victim has an outstanding debt with the IRS. The recording then provides a phone number for the victim to call and make a payment. When the victim calls that number, they are connected to a person that threatens the victim with arrest if the victim does not comply and pay over the phone immediately. “These callers are con artists and sound very convincing,” said Captain Mike Colbert of the criminal investigation division. “They may know specific details about the victim and typically alter the caller ID to make it seem as if the IRS is calling. The callers typically also use false IRS identification badge numbers.”
Citizens are reminded that the IRS will never demand immediate payment, nor will the agency call about tax issues without first having mailed a bill. Also, the IRS will always give citizens the opportunity to question or appeal an amount that is owed; whereas scammers typically become irate when the citizen begins to ask questions. Additionally, the IRS will never require citizens to use a specific payment method, such as a prepaid credit card, or ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone. True IRS personnel will also never threaten to involve local police departments and have a citizen arrested for nonpayment. Citizens that receive calls from scammers claiming to be from the IRS should hang up immediately. Citizens that believe they may owe money to the IRS should call the IRS directly to confirm that an official IRS employee is on the line.
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Sign theft Two Anne Arundel County teens were arrested after police believe they dislodged a parking sign from the inlet and lugged it all the way to Somerset Street in an attempt to steal it around 10:30 p.m. on Nov. 15. Logan Grubb, of Arnold, and Olivia Husby, of Annapolis, both 18, were charged after police received a call from a citizen who said he had seen two people dragging a “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” parking sign, complete with the sign pole and chunk of concrete still attached, down Somerset Street, according to the report by OCPD Pfc. Aaron
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By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Nov. 20, 2015) Officials with the Worcester County Health Department this week confirmed that testing for Legionnaire’s Disease at an Ocean City condominium came back positive for the presence of Legionella bacteria. An investigation was triggered after the department discovered that two visitors to the Golden Sands condominium on 109th Street had tested positive for the disease, a form of pneumonia. “The health department has requested a plan from the facility to address the results,” Debra Stevens, WCHD head of nursing, said in an emailed statement on Wednesday. “We will continue to monitor the facility for successful treatment.” Speaking during a phone interview earlier in the week, Stevens said the health department conducts investigations for Legionella “whenever there is a link of Legionnaire’s disease between two people.” “In this instance, the link was that both cases stayed at the Golden Sands during the month of October,” she said. Stevens said that investigation included an assessment of the facility and water testing, and confirmed that water samples were taken from the condominium last week and tested at a state health facility. She said the health department was in the process of notifying others who stayed at the Golden Sands, dating back to Oct. 9, that they may have been exposed to Legionella. “The reason that we notify prior guests is that in case anybody is sick now that did not seek medical attention, they’ll know that they might have been exposed so that they can get the appropriate treatment,” Stevens said. “Legionella is a treatable disease if it’s caught early, but obviously if somebody doesn’t seek medical attention
their illness can be more severe.” Stevens went on to say the various owners of the Golden Sands complex have been notified and the condominium has posted information on Legionnaire’s disease inside its elevators. The health department has also tried to inform new guests how they can avoid exposure, starting with the fact that the disease is not communicable. “It’s not spread person-to-person,” Stevens said. “The way that you get exposed is by inhaling that germ that might be in the water. We tell people to avoid aerosolized water, however they want to do that. A lot of times that means not getting in the shower, but rather tub bathing with a very slow stream.” People over 50 are more susceptible to the disease, Stevens said, along with those who have compromised immune systems including heart disease, lung disease, diabetes and anyone undergoing cancer treatments. Stevens said the disease would be contained within the plumbing structure of the building, meaning outside exposure would not be likely. Because of the positive test results, the health department is recommending the condominium obtain independent water consultants, who would then develop a remediation plan. Typically, the plan would involve superheating or extra-chlorinating the water supply, according to Stevens. “The health department’s role will be to make sure that the facility does remediate, and then does additional water testing to show that that the cleanup of the water has proven effective by getting rid of the Legionella,” Stevens said. Stevens said positive tests for Legionnaire’s Disease are not unusual in Ocean City. “This is not a Worcester County issue,” Stevens said. “Legionnaire’s outbreaks occur nationally and internationally. It’s not uncommon to see these types of outbreaks, especially at hotels. It’s something that happens everywhere.”
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City votes to expand zoning for downtown amusements Five new parcels added to overlay zone instead of four recommended by planners
By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Nov. 20 2015) Although originally intended to make way for a haunted house at the old H2O Club building, the most talked about part of the rezoning request before the City Council this week was over a mostly vacant lot. The council voted unanimously to approve the extension of the city’s amusement overlay zone to five new parcels — the former H2O site at 14 Worcester Street, as well as the Boardwalk-front Sportland arcade, Marty’s Playland arcade and the Dough Roller. Further, the council went against the previous vote of the city’s planning commission to include the vacant lot on the west side of Baltimore Avenue between South Division and South First Streets, the former site of the Tank Battle ride. The lot currently serves as a staging and maintenance area for Trimper’s Amusements. “The Trimper Amusements were pre-existing uses of that neighborhood,” said city Zoning Administrator R. Blaine Smith. “It was not until 1993 that we created the district for amusements. They have been able to keep the tank battle as a nonconforming use, but they cannot go back to it being an actual part of the amusement park.” The amusement overlay zone adds other uses — namely amusement parks — on top of the uses allowed by the “base” zoning in the neighborhood. The Tank Battle property is currently Downtown Mixed-Use (DMX). Although the overlay would not require the site to be used as an actual amusement, it would allow it become so in the future, but subject to the overlay zone’s requirements. Specifically, any reports of adverse effects to the structural integrity of adjacent buildings, due to ride vibration and operation, are subject to investigation. This site had been nixed from the amusement overlay by the commission due to fears that use of the property for an actual amusement ride would disturb the neighboring properties, which include the historic Henry Hotel. “They felt a higher level of protection was necessary, that the condition about vibration was not satisfactory and that [an amusement] use never be allowed to go back on the property,” Smith said. But the council felt that this was unnecessary. Rezoning can be conditional, meaning that the rezoning only applies if the existing use stays the same, with any changes subject to direct review by the planning commission. In fact, this is what the commission
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Haunted house triggers changes Continued from Page 7 bolster their case with the state, the Trimpers have said previously. “It could be a win-win because it would protect the residents in that block,” Dare said. “It would keep the existing use there. When you look at DMX and all the uses that can be there, plus conditional uses, there’s a lot of things worse than a maintenance facility to be your next-door neighbor. So it would still serve to
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NOVEMBER 20, 2015
Yard debris out of Berlin, into central landfill on Dec. 1 Residents no longer able to use rubble fill site for waste
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Nov. 20, 2015) The Maryland Department of the Environment has approved the cap and closure plan for the Berlin rubblefill site with a projected spring construction start and that means some Worcester residents will need to find another place to dispose of yard waste. This could be a challenge for residents of northern Worcester in particular, since the closest county-run facility designed to accept such waste is in Newark at the Central Landfill, about eight miles south of Berlin on Route 113. Public Works Director John Tustin said this project, which has been in the pipeline for years, is part of the normal lifecycle for landfills. As one reaches capacity, another is opened, and the former landfill is sealed and closed. “This was our active site for construction debris in the mid-1990s,” Tustin said. “Since then, we’ve used the footprint for homeowner debris.” So much homeowner debris has been collected over the years that a concerted cleaning effort must take place before construction of the cap can begin in the spring. Tustin estimated it would take three months to prepare the site for construction, which means it will be closed to yard waste soon and residents of the northern part of Worcester County will be left without a convenient place to dump debris. “We are offering a huge convenience right now,” Tustin said of the Berlin site. The time for that convenience, however, is at an end. “We expect it to be closed on Jan. 1, 2016,” Tustin said. “The law requires we construct a synthetic cap to eliminate the possibility of groundwater contamination.” Without nearby options for residents to dispose of yard waste properly, Tustin and the commissioners had no illusions about what the consequences might be. “So, we’re going to see an increase in litter,” Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw said. “People are people.” Tustin replied. Tustin likened the situation to what occurred when the county opened the central landfill. “There were six months of uproar, but it’s part of life now,” he said. The county had the option to wait until next year to begin the project, but ultimately decided sooner was better. The state’s approval of the project also entered into the timeline. Tustin explained the county had only two years to begin building, pursuant to a legal agreement between the county and state. The county is required to notify the state five business days before the project can begin.
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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Nov. 20, 2015) Work over the coming winter to clear sand, silt and mud out of the resort’s bayside canals may go further than initially planned. The City Council voted this week to accept a bid from Fisher Marine Construction for the dredging of two city canals for a price of $303,822.50. This is significantly under the original budget of $450,000, opening the possibility that the canal-clearing schedule could be accelerated “The plan would be to accelerate the process,” said City Engineer Terry McGean. The canals on the north side of Channel Buoy and Old Landing
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Bomb threat at hotels not credible, police indicate By Zack Hoopes and Kara Hallissey Staff Writers (Nov. 20, 2015) Rumors circulating of bomb threats received by local hotels are partly true, but almost certainly a hoax. Roughly two weeks ago, at least three local hotels received letters in the mail stating that they would be blown up on Thanksgiving Day. The letters purportedly came from Al-Qaeda, and local hotels were instructed by authorities to be vigilant.
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Delmarva Fox Squirrel no longer endangered Species one of first listed in 1967; population swells to 20K under protection
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Nov. 20, 2015) When the first list of endangered species was published in 1967, the Delmarva Fox Squirrel was on it. Soon it won’t be. Nearly 50 years later, the animal has rebounded to the point that it no longer requires protection, the Department of the Interior announced last Friday, and will formally remove it from the list in December. There are three main areas in Worcester where the Delmarva Fox Squirrels are known to be located, according to the Fish and Wildlife Service, and the first, the E.A. Vaughn Wildlife management area near Girdletree, is the only one where it is known how the squirrels came to live there — people put them there in 1998. By 2008, they had spread to the Pocomoke River State Forest near Snow Hill and in 2013, squirrels were found near Assateague. According to maps provided by the Fish and Wildlife Service, the two more recent colonies are unconnected to populations planted farther south in Worcester or relatively nearby in Somerset County.
Historically, this particular squirrel spread beyond the peninsula into southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey but had been forced back into the confines of Delmarva because of habitat degradation, according to a 1992 Fish and Wildlife Service recovery plan for the animal. Delmarva Fox Squirrels look similar to common gray squirrels, but can grow quite a bit larger and are among the largest tree squirrels in the western hemisphere, according to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Its coloration is a bit lighter and its tail, which can grow to 15 inches in length, is composed of fluffy gray hair that ends in black tips. It can grow nearly 2.5 feet long and weigh three pounds, according to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. “It thrives on private land, not just protected land,” Cherry Keller, wildlife biologist at the Fish and Wildlife Service, said. Keller spearheaded the effort to help the Delmarva Fox Squirrel recover. “Most of the land the squirrel uses isn’t protected and doesn’t need to be,” she said. She added that no projects were halted in deference to the animal. Similarly, she said no land was protected solely to provide a home for endangered squirrels. In the late 1960s, according to reports, only about 10 percent of the local squirrels’ habitat was left, which
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led to the endangered species listing. “They needed to be protected from development, but development pressure isn’t everywhere at once,” Keller said. Part of it is the squirrels’ mobility and part of it can be attributed to not having a full estimate of local populations. Squirrels, it has been observed, are particularly nimble creatures. Even so, Delmarva Fox Squirrels are a bit less acrobatic than their gray cousins, according to the Chesapeake
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Task force suggests lottery for performers Boardwalk buskers may be putting names into hat next year instead of camping out
By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Nov. 20, 2015) Sometimes the obvious solution is the best one, even if it doesn’t please everyone. Following last month’s hearing when performers roundly criticised the first-come, first-serve Boardwalk space system instituted for 2015, Ocean City’s Boardwalk Task Force endorsed the idea Wednesday of creating a lottery for spaces. “The selection of the spaces was definitely the thing we heard the most about,” said Task Force Chair Greg Shockley. City Clerk Diana Chavis, whose office has become responsible for administering the city’s performer-allocation system, provided the task force this week with an outline of a new procedure that was endorsed with only a few changes. The major point of contention with street performers over the past summer was the twice-weekly space signups, which began at 9 a.m. on Mondays for spaces to be used the following Monday-Thursday, and at 9 a.m. on Fridays for spaces to be occupied the following Friday-Sunday. During each signup, performers se-
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the best spot. To remedy this, Chavis proposed an actual lottery, in which performers would put their names into a hat or bucket and then Chavis would draw names to see who has first pick. This would eliminate the need to sleep on the sidewalk outside city hall. “The way Diana has it written gives us back our dignity,” said Mark Chase, one of the five task force members and the only street performer on the panel. Chase was the plaintiff in the 2011 lawsuit that saw the city’s previous performer ID system thrown out in federal court. However, the task force also approved of the idea of forcing a greater rotation amongst performers, adopting the stipulation that no performer could pick the same spot twice in a two-week period. Previously, performers were only
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Proposal would force wider rotation of acts Continued from Page 13 for the larger, 10-by-10 foot spaces, of which there are 14, versus the smaller performance areas. Performance which took up less room would be asked to not put their names in the large-space lottery, in deference to those who drew a larger crowd. While necessary from a practical standpoint, to avoid discontent between performers, several task force members opposed the idea philosophically. The whole point of the city’s regulations, member Bob Rothermel said, was to provide a more orderly avenue for free speech, not to organize or micro-manage performers, whose major complaint all along has been that government is too heavy-handed on their First Amendment rights. “The way we’re talking about this, It seems like we’re booking the Perform-
ing Arts Center,” Rothermel said. “It’s lic if unoccupied by the registered percrazy. The whole point is to provide an son.” avenue for public expression ... it’s But this would open the avenue for crazy to talk about a big act versus a lit- further disputes between performers, tle act and this act or that act. Put them the issue that two years ago saw widein a fair rotation and spread concern move on.” about aggressive beThe task force havior by buskers was even less recepand a call for re‘Being in front of someone tive to requests by newed regulation by every weekend all summer, performers to allow Boardwalk merunoccupied spaces even if you don’t recognize it, chants, who said the you’re placing a burden on to be used on a firstenvironment was come, first-serve hurting their busithose around you’ basis. ness. Lee Gerachis “Say I’m sick and “It would be an I don’t use my space. enforcement burden Now that space is refor us,” Ocean City quired to stay vacant,” Chase said. “If Police Department Lt. Mark Pacini the space is empty, do we allow people said, “If you open it up when someone to come in, and if the registered person doesn’t show up, you’re creating a podoes show up, that person has to tential conflict. You’re either there or move? The spaces are open to the pub- you’re not.”
However, it is proposed to officially allow performers to share spaces, either two performers in one spot, if they can fit, or to have several performers occupy a space at different times of day, alleviating the vacancy of space by those who aren’t performing as a fulltime gig. This would be allowed, with confirmation from the performer who originally claimed the space during a Monday or Friday registration. Chavis had been allowing some performers to do so already, since the existing ordinance doesn’t expressly prohibit it. “It was something [Chavis] allowed as the summer went along and it was doable ... I have no problem with the concept,” said task force member Frank Knight. The task force’s findings will be put into a cohesive recommendation and presented to the City Council at an upcoming meeting.
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Commander Hotel setback reduction causes split vote BZA divided on extending building to boards; fears of setting precedent cited By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Nov. 20, 2015) An unusual twoto-two split vote of Ocean City’s Board of Zoning Appeals has derailed, temporarily, the Commander Hotel’s desire to gain a setback variance for a proposed renovation project. The five-member BZA only had four members in attendance last Thursday when it heard the Boardwalk hotel’s case, with members Chris Rudolf and Bruce Kennington voting against the request and Marcia Rigsby and Danelle Amos voting in favor. Following the tie vote, which would normally result in a denial, hotel attorney Hugh Cropper asked the board for a continuance, allowing him to return when all five members of the BZA were available. Although it was unclear at the time if an applicant is allowed to ask for a continuance after a vote has been taken, City Solicitor Guy Ayres said later this week that such a move was permissible.
This essentially means that Cropper will be able to come back at a later session for the sole purpose of trying to convince the board’s fifth member, Al Harrison — who was unable to attend last week — to favor the Commander’s request. Although the renovation plans for the Commander, located between 14th and 15th streets on the Boardwalk, are a multi-faceted project, the BZA was addressing one particular element of the design — the east side of the hotel is proposed to be extended to within six inches of the hotel’s property line that abuts the Boardwalk, significantly less than the 32-foot setback normally required by code. Doing so requires a variance from the BZA, which can only be granted in situations where a “unique condition” on the property creates a “practical hardship” in conforming to the normal building code, per city and state law. This, Cropper submitted, is found in the fact that the Commander has nowhere else on its property, other than the eastern setback, to add commercial space needed to keep the hotel viable. “My clients want to revitalize this See COMMANDER Page 16
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variance, if granted, could cause a landslide of other space-constrained Boardwalk properties asking for leeway. This was expressed in a letter from the Downtown Design Committee of the Ocean City Development Corporation, the city-sponsored nonprofit whose members are mostly downtown businesses. “The DDC believes that this will require further study and full discussion with the OCDC Board of Directors,” the letter read. “The DDC believes this allowance could have major impact along the Boardwalk. This is not to say such impacts would be negative, but would require further study.” These fears, Cropper said, are misplaced, given that in the definition of a zoning variance request the
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BZA has to find that the property The Commander’s singular situasuffers a unique hardship. tion, Cropper stressed, is the hotel “Variances typically do not set has existed for more than 20 years in precedent because each variance is a state of development limbo and looked at on a case-by-case basis,” has an oddly shaped property line. Cropper said. “As a matter of law, Walking down the Boardwalk, a there will be no precedent. No other passerby will notice that the front of person can come in here with the the Commander property has a low, exact same situation.” concrete wall abutting the boards. Although CropBehind this is a per is correct from sandy area with ‘The question for us is, are a legal standpoint, shrubs — and often others going to come down city officials may trash from pedesthe line and ask for the still feel that a trians — through practical precedent which can be seen same thing’ has been set, as the below-grade OCDC Director more and more parking area and Glenn Irwin Boardwalk properHVAC equipment ties press for variunder the hotel. ances, even though they are not The concrete wall is the stump of legally entitled to them based on the the old stone wall that held up the Commander Hotel’s circumstances. porches of the original Commander “The question for us is, are oth- building. These were removed to ers going to come down the line and make way for the new-style hotel ask for the same thing,” said OCDC that replaced it. Executive Director Glenn Irwin. “You literally see the underbelly “We don’t know, we’re not attor- of the hotel,” Cropper said. “It was neys, but that’s the attitude that’s not well thought out at the time. In out there.” fact, if this application was being “If we give this a green light, made to the county, the county what’s going to stop an adjacent would say that [the wall stump] is an property owner ... from coming be- existing cement structure on the fore us and asking for the same property and I could build back to it thing?” Rudolf asked. “I realize each without a variance.” one would have to be weighed indeFurther, the Commander is situpendently ... but it’s a concern.” ated on a lot that comes to a triangu-
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‘Being only 6 feet high, we’ll still be one of the most open setbacks on the Boardwalk’ Commander attorney Hugh Cropper lar point at its northeast corner. Abiding by the standard setback, this means that the north end of the existing deck area is largely unusable because of its shape, Cropper said. Building the hotel back out toward the old wall will provide much more room. The commercial space that is proposed to be located within the setback will be slightly below the Boardwalk level. Customers will either have to go through the hotel lobby to access it, or use a Boardwalk entrance that steps down from the boards. The hotel deck, which would be extended to sit on top the commercial space and feature extensive greenery, will be about six feet above the boards. This, Cropper said, is no more obtrusive than many other properties along the Boardwalk, even though these properties’ intrusions into the setback area are technically not buildings and are allowed by code. “Walking the Boardwalk, all I see is structures. They may not be enclosed shops or restaurants, but they’re right up to the Boardwalk, or in the Boardwalk, with partitions, fences and massive amounts of out-
door seating and displays,” he said. “I understand that may be allowed by code, and what we’re proposing is not, but if there was 32 feet of grass [in the setbacks] on every side of us, I wouldn’t be here. Being only 6 feet high, we’ll still be one of the most open setbacks on the Boardwalk.” Boardwalk properties north of Third Street have either a 20- or 32foot setback, depending on the zone, city Zoning Administrator R. Blaine Smith said. However, several properties have been allowed to reduce their setback. For instance, the Quality Inn on 16th Street was allowed via a variance to build a pool with a fence out to the boards and the Holiday Inn on 17th Street was allowed to reduce its setback several feet as part of a height-by-right overlay. However, the Commander would be the only physical structure built fully to the property line, north of Third Street, if approved. The Commander will also need to seek permission directly from the mayor and City Council to build an awning for its west lobby over the public alley that runs north-to-south between Baltimore Avenue and the Boardwalk.
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Peachjar to replace paper notices Electronic system will take place of printed flyers and sign-ups at county schools
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 20, 2015) Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) has continued with their digital conversion agenda by launching an electronic flyer communication tool called Peachjar. Beginning Nov. 1, the electronic backpack began sending school-approved flyers, such as Ocean City Recreation and Parks programs and events, electronically to parents instead of being sent home with students. “The decision to step away from paper flyers and move to an e-backpack system is in line with Worcester
County Public School’s strategic di- gertips of our WCPS families in a new rection,” said Carrie Sterrs, schools and dynamic way,” Steers said. “They spokesperson. “We are helping to im- are able to share these communicaprove efficiency, and we are providing tions through email or social media, our community add events to partners with an their personal ‘They are able to share these easier, more effeccommunications through email or calendars and sign up or registive means of social media, add events to their ter for school reaching the families who would personal calendars and sign up or and community want to participate register for school and community programs at the in their offerings.” programs at the click of a button’ click of a button.” All flyers reSpokesperson Carrie Sterrs lated to school and This green community events initiative will including fundraisers and sports will save schools and community organizations paper in addition to the thoube sent through Peachjar. The system allows for registered sands of dollars in copy costs. parents to receive flyers directly to For more information, visit the their email and they will also be Worcester County Public Schools posted on the school website. website at www.worcesterk12.com or “It puts this information at the fin- visit Peachjar at www.peachjar.com.
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Math-science grants continue Over the last three years, the science department has received one math-science partnership grant each year. These grants provide professional development for teachers in different science concentrations. In the 2013-2014 school year, the concentration was on environmental literacy and animal behavior, with 100 teachers participating. This was followed by environmental and energy interactions with 105 teachers learning better teaching practices. In 2015-2016, teachers will learn about the scientific uses of mathematics and biology with a proposal
being submitted for the following year in genetics. Teachers are better at teaching science and their students’ scores have gone up since these grants started in 2012.
Next Generation Science Standards These standards will be implemented in Maryland starting with the freshman class of 2017-2018 and will be a graduation requirement. Students will learn science facts based on what they are doing in the classroom with more thinking and modeling to help put ideas into the proper context. Science will change from memorization and lectures to students working with others to solve a problem while teachers guide them.
There will be investigations to find multiple answers and students must have a support system to understand the concept well enough to argue. All students must be taught NGSS before taking and passing the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment to graduate. In addition, all freshman students in the county must take and pass environmental science freshman year and biology in 10th grade.
Calendar proposals On Oct. 27, a committee of students, parents, teachers and administrators developed three calendar proposals. Two groups created a balanced calendar with school starting before and after Labor Day. The other calendar begins after Labor Day and has mini-
mal holidays with a surfer focus. All three proposals differ in length for vacation and marking periods in addition to the placement of professional and half days. In December and January, the proposals will be sent to all county schools to obtain additional input and the information will be compiled. At the Feb. 2016 board meeting, the results will be presented along with a recommended calendar from the superintendent for the 20162017 school year.
Budget meeting A public budget meeting will be held on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. in the board meeting room in Newark and the next board of education meeting will be Dec. 15 in the same place at 12:30 p.m.
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Black Friday, Cyber Monday now Giving Tuesday Charities to open fee free, one-stop site for donations to local causes, nonprofits By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Nov. 20, 2015) While national and statewide initiatives to inject a little charity into the post-Thanksgiving day consumer frenzy have existed for years now, this year will mark the first time Worcester residents can not only support local nonprofits but also do that in their pajamas, if they so choose. The centerpiece of “Giving Tuesday” on Dec. 1, is a website, www.shoregivesmore.org, that allows users to donate to one or more Worcester charities of their choice. The full site will launch just before
Dec. 1, but now available is a placeholder site that offers details about the programs and the charities involved. “What happened is a group of Worcester nonprofits gathered together,” and wanted to be able to offer potential donors a way to manage multiple donations, Heather Mahler, program director for the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, said. “That’s where we come in.” The Community Foundation, with offices in Salisbury but serves Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties, developed the shoregivesmore.org site and patterned it after the state’s “Maryland gives more” campaign. The foundation’s mission is to support and encourage philanthropy and develop the community. “One of the cool things is we have a sponsor, who chooses to remain anonymous, who will cover all of the transaction fees, so 100 percent of a donation goes to the nonprofit of your choice,” Mahler said. Online payment service PayPal charges 3 percent per transaction, for example, and major credit cards all have their associated fees.
“Users of the site will see a list of the participating nonprofits, their missions, funding focus or goals and links to their own websites. You can choose one or multiple causes to donate to, or there is a box where you can specify a different nonprofit if you wish,” she said. Mahler said this structure allows local donors, who often select to keep their donations local, to manage all charitable giving in one place. “We are pleased to support this great opportunity for families, businesses, community groups and students to come together for the common purpose of supporting charitable causes, to celebrate generosity and give,” Erica Joseph, Community Foundation president, said. “We encourage everyone to visit www.shoregivesmore.org on Dec. 1 and give generously to the causes they care about.” The popularity of “Giving Tuesday” has grown significantly in recent years, according to the Community Foundation, as hundreds of qualified nonprofits have collaborated to promote online charitable giving on the day immediately after “Cyber Monday.” Qualified nonprofit organizations
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The county adopted an anti-vaping policy and will be using a $2,000 grant from the health department to entice employees to quit using tobacco. The commissioners asked Human Resources Director Stacey Norton to explore smoke-free campuses for all county-owned buildings. Norton said she would have a proposal ready by the next meeting in two weeks.
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in the price of gas and AAA estimates that consumers are saving nearly $265 million on gasoline every day compared to a year ago. The savings at the pump has helped boost disposable income, enabling many Americans to travel this Thanksgiving. Most U.S. drivers will pay the lowest Thanksgiving gas prices since 2008. Today’s national average price for gasoline is $2.15 per gallon, 65 cents less than the average price on Thanksgiving last year ($2.80). Maryland’s average cost is $2.16 per gallon, 67 cents less than last year’s holiday price of $2.83 per gallon. According to AAA’s Leisure Travel Index, airfares are projected to decrease 10 percent this Thanksgiving, landing at an average of $169 roundtrip across the top 40
domestic flight routes. Rates for AAA Three Diamond Rated lodgings are expected to remain relatively flat, with travelers spending an average of $155 per night. The average rate for a AAA Two Diamond Rated hotel has risen four percent with an average nightly cost of $118. Daily car rental rates will average $60, 8 percent higher than last Thanksgiving. AAA expects to rescue more than 360,000 motorists this Thanksgiving, with the primary reasons being dead batteries, flat tires and lockouts. AAA recommends motorists check the condition of their battery and tires before heading out on a holiday getaway. Also, have vehicles inspected by a trusted repair shop. Before setting out on a ThanksSee AAA Page 24
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Students and alumni recognized Decatur puts 40 on College Board’s honor roll for high Advanced Placement scores (Nov. 20, 2015) Forty Stephen Decatur High School current students and recent graduates have received Advanced Placement Honors from the College Board. The College Board AP Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. The three distinctions include: AP Scholar (granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on
three or more AP exams); AP Scholar with Honor (granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams); and AP Scholar with Distinction (granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams). AP Scholars: Teri Adelhardt, Thomas Albert, Edward Aul, Jee-Ny Choi, Ashley Dear, Gabrielle Evans, Hannah Fleming, Jacob Gaddis, Danielle Gelinas, Megan Jameson, Gabriel
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By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Nov. 20, 2015) This week, 70 years ago, the trial of the 20th Century began (no, it wasn’t O.J. Simpson!) The trial of the 20th Century occurred in Nuremberg, Germany, when the victorious United Nations brought the leaders of the German military, government and economy to account for their role in starting a war so devastating that even today, 70 years later, the world feels its effects. Justice Robert H. Jackson, chief american prosecutor (portrayed by Alec Baldwin in the 2000 TNT TV movie “Nuremberg”) opened the trial, on Nov. 20, 1945 by delivering the prosecution’s opening statement. It is considered one of history’s greatest speeches. The justice began by saying, that, “The wrongs which we seek to condemn and punish have been so calculated, so malignant, and so devastating that civilization cannot tolerate their being ignored, because it cannot survive their being repeated. That four great nations, flushed with victory and stung with injury, stay the hand of vengeance and voluntarily submit their captive enemies to the judgment of the law, is one of the most significant tributes that Power has ever paid to Reason.” The Allies then began presenting their damning evidence against the defendants. When films of the concentration camp victims were shown, Hans Fritzche, chief of the Home Press Division and head of the Radio Division of the Propaganda Ministry, crumpled in his seat, Fritz Sauckel, reich governor and gauleiter of Thuringia and general plenepotentiary for [Slave] Labor Deployment, shuddered and Walther Funk, reichsminister for economic affairs, president of the Reichsbank and member of the Central Planning Board, wept. By the end of the trial, SS Obergeruppenführer Hans Frank, governor-general of that part of Poland that was not incorporated into the German Reich, said that, “A thousand years will pass and still this guilt of Germany will not have been erased.” On the other hand, there was Luftwaffe Chief Reichsmarshal Hermann Göring (portrayed by Brian Cox in the 2000 TNT TV movie “Nuremberg,”, for which he won an Emmy and a Gemini), who was the highest ranking military and political leader remaining from the Third Reich. He was a bit more optimistic saying that, “In 50 or 60 years, there will be statues of Hermann Göring all over Germany!” The prisoners were kept isolated. After Robert Ley, head of the German Labor Front, hung himself with a towel, their personal effects were confiscated at night. Until the trial, they were forbidden to talk to one another. To avoid the reichsmarshal from dominating the rest of the defendants, he was forced to eat alone.
Chief American prosecutor Robert H. Jackson's opening statement to the Nuremberg court, Nov. 20, 1945.
The prisoners were restricted to a daily caloric intake of 1,800. When the reichsmarshal surrendered himself to the Allies, he was a bloated, drug addicted, pompous, disgusting piece of humanity. But, by the time of the trial, he had lost 60 pounds and kicked his addiction. The spectators waited in anticipation for the coming clash between Justice Jackson and the arrogant reichsmarshal. They expected that, when the Justice rose to cross-examine Göring, he would put the reichsmarshal in his place. They were sorely disappointed. It would be a permanent stain on the noted jurist’s legacy. After the reichsmarshal humiliated the justice in their exchange, Frans von Papen, reich ambassador to Turkey, remarked, “That is the Göring of the early days!” Before the trial, each defendant was given an IQ test and Göring’s was one of the highest. It fell to the deputy British Prosecutor, Sir David Maxwell-Fyfe, to bring the reichsmarshal to heel, which he did with one of the most masterful cross-examinations in history, when he exposed the complicity of Göring in the murder of more than 50 of the airmen who escaped in the event that was immortalized in the movie, “The Great Escape.” On Sept. 1, 1946, the court adjourned, having received more than 3,000 tons of evidence. On Sept. 30 the court reconvened and began delivering its verdicts. It concluded that portion of the trial the next day. Franz von Papen, Hjalmar Schacht and Hans Fritzsche were acquitted. The following were sentenced to die by hanging: Reichsmarshal Göring, Foreign Minister Joachim
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von Ribbentrop; Julius Streicher, founder and publisher of anti-Semitic “Der Stürmer Newspaper” Gauleiter Sauckel, Governor-Gen. Frank, Gen. Alfred Jodl, chief of Operations Division of the OKW, Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel, chief oberkonnando der Wehrmacht, Wilhelm Frick, reichsminister of the Interior, 1930-1943 and Reichprotektor of Bohemia and Moravia, 1943-45; Obergeruppenführer und General der Polizei und Waffen-SS, Dr. Ernst Kaltenbrunner, chief of the Reich Main Security Office, Alfred Rosenberg, head of the Foreign Policy office of the Nazi Party (the Party’s chief racial theorist) and reichsminister for the occupied Eastern territories, Arthur Seyß-Inquart, reichskommissar of the Netherlands and reichsminister without portfolio, and whom Hitler had named as foreign minister in his will; Martin Bormann, chief of the party chancellory and party secretary. Großadmiral Erich Ræder, head of Kriegsmarine until 1943, and Deputy Führer Rudolph Hess were sentenced to life in prison. Albert Speer, reichsminister of Armaments and War Production, and Baldur von Schirach, gauleiter of Vienna, were each sentenced to serve 20 years in prison. Baron Konstantin von Neurath, reichsprotektor of Bohemia and Moravia 1939 -1943, was sentenced to serve 15 years. Großadmiral Karl Dönitz, chief of the Kriegsmarine from 1943, and Hitler’s successor, was sentenced to serve 10 years. The execution date was set for Oct. 16, 1946. Msgt. John C. Woods, an experienced hangman, was brought in for the job. The requests for a firing squad, by Göring, Keitel and Jodl, which they considered more dignified and their right as soldiers, were refused. In the early morning of Oct. 16, 1946, the condemned were removed from their cells, one by one, and led to the gymnasium in the Nuremberg Prison, where three gallows had been erected. Although there were reports that many of the executions were botched, the post execution photographs of the condemned belie this. The first to the gallows, at 1:11 A.M. was Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop, who said, “God protect Germany. God have mercy on my soul. My final wish is that Germany should recover her unity and that, for the sake of peace, there should be understanding between East and West. I wish peace to the world.” Field Marshal Keitel followed the foreign minister two minutes later. His last words were, “I call on God Almighty to have mercy on the German people. More than two million German soldiers went to their death for the Fatherland before me. I follow now my sons - all for Germany.” Governor-Gen. Frank, who had recently converted to Catholicism, entered the death chamber with a smile saying, “I am thankful for the kind treatment during my captivity and I ask God to accept me with
mercy.” Obergruppenführer Dr. Kaltenbrunner died at approximately 1:40 a.m. His last words were, “I have loved my German people and my Fatherland with a warm heart. I’ve done my duty by the laws of my people and I am sorry this time my people were led by men who were not soldiers and that crimes were committed of which I have no knowledge. I fought honorably. Germany, good luck.” Reichsminister Rosenberg was the fifth man hanged and the only one to make no statement. He was followed by 69-year-old Reichsminister Frick. He entered the chamber at 2:05 a.m., stumbling as he climbed the steps to the gallows. His last words were, “Long live eternal Germany.” As Herr Streicher approached the gallows, he yelled, “Heil Hitler!” After he ascended the gallows he said, “The Bolsheviks will hang you
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all one day!” After the hood was placed over his head, he said, “Adele, my dear wife!” When the trap door opened, it was 2:12 a.m. Gauleiter Sauckel went to his death, at 2:20 a.m., protesting his innocence. He was the only one to do so. General Jodl’s last words were, “I greet you, my eternal Germany.” At 2:34 A.M. the trap door was sprung. The last man to be hanged, at 2:45 a.m., Reichskommissar Seyss-Inquart, had said at the time of his sentencing, “Death by hanging . . . well, in view of the whole situation, I never expected anything different! It’s all right.” At the time of his execution, he said, “I hope that this execution is the last act of the tragedy of the second world war and that the lesson taken from this world war will be that peace and understanding should exist between people. I believe in
Germany.” One hour and 34 minutes elapsed from start to finish. Two avoided the court’s death sentence. Martin Bormann had been tried, convicted and sentenced in absentia, the victors unaware that he had been killed attempting to escape from Berlin. The other was Goring. About two-and-a-half hours before his appointment with the hangman, he bit down on a cyanide capsule. The picture of him lying in his bunk, dead, was taken by a young soldier from Salisbury – the recently deceased Hon. Alfred T. Truitt Jr. NEXT WEEK: McVAY COURTMARTIAL Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, 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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OBITUARIES PAMELA KAY BLADES Berlin Pamela Kay Blades, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 at her home. Born in Key West, Fla., she was the daughter of the late H. George Van Hove. She is survived by her mother, Virginia Blake Van Hove, of Berlin, Md.; her husPamela Blades band, Roger E. Blades, Jr., of Berlin; sons, John Jewett and his wife, April, of Rock Hill, S.C; Eric Blades and his wife, Leigh Ann, of Salisbury; daughter, Ali Jewett, of Ft. Mill, S.C.; grandchildren, McKenzie Jewett, Rachel Jewett, Addilynn Blades and Grace Robinson; sister, Karen Gervasi and her husband, Angelo, of Sicily; beloved nieces, Meg, Mandi, Jenna and Olivia; nephew, Adam and cousins, Kathy Blake, Maureen B. Neff, Dorsey Blake, Richard Blake, Barbara Barnes, James Blake, Alice Nicols and John B. Davison. She is preceded in death by her son, Robert Blake Jewett, and a niece, Christina Stacy Dech. Mrs. Blades was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister who always put her family first. She was a graduate of Christiana High School in Christiana, Del. Class of 1975. Pamela was a warehouse manager
Ocean City Today for Rite-Aid in Ocean Pines. She was an active member of SonRise Church in Berlin. A memorial service was held at Berlin First Baptist Church on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 at 2:00 PM Nathan Hyde will officiate. Visitation will be immediately prior at the Church. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her memory to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21804. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. PATRICIA JOYCE CANARD Parsonsburg Patricia Joyce Canard, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015 at her home. She was born on Jan. 29, 1937 in Brookhaven, Miss. She was the daughter of the late William and Bernita Watkins. Mrs. Canard attended Humes High Patricia Canard School with the late Elvis Presley. She loved the Redskins, Orioles, babysitting children of all ages like Elizabeth Bea Masonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, duckpin bowling, the Manning brothers, but most of all her family and puppy,
Wags. She was a longtime member of the Sigma Beta National Sorority and The Community Church at Ocean Pines. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Mrs. Canard is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, James E. Canard Jr. of Berlin, Md. and children, Rita M. Perry of Beltsville, Md., Richard E. Canard and his wife, Laurie Campbell, of Lancaster, Pa. and James W. Canard and his wife, Annette, of Raleigh, N.C. There are 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah L. Hindi, her brother, Billy N. Watkins, brotherin-law, Roger L. Canard, and her granddaughter, Muna A. Hindi. Also surviving is her loving sister, Mattie Crawley, sister-in-law, Betzi Medis-Canard, many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. A celebration of her life will be held at The Community Church at Ocean Pines on a date to be determined. She will be laid to rest in the company of her family at the Marshall Cemetery in Marshall, Va. A donation in her memory may be made to: the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.
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GEORGE LEE PRUITT Snow Hill George Lee Pruitt, age 76, who was born on Nov. 20, 1938, died Friday Nov. 13, 2015 at Harrison Senior Living in Snow Hill. Born in Girdletree, he was the son of the late William Brian Pruitt and Mabel Menzel Pruitt. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, George Pruitt Virginia Carolyn Timmons Pruitt; daughter, Linda Krieger and her husband, Richard, of Snow Hill and son, Jeffrey Pruitt and his wife, Dawn Parker-Pruitt, of Newark, Md. There are three grandchildren, Nicholas Pruitt, Joel Pruitt and Kristen Krieger and several nieces and nephews. Also surviving is a brother, William Brian Pruitt and his wife, Zaida, of Lindenwold, N.J. and a sister, Jeanette Beauchamp and her husband, Willard, of Pocomoke. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenny Pruitt, and a sister, Elva Miller. Mr. Pruitt worked as a waterman, charter boat captain out of Crisfield and a carpenter. He was a lifetime and charter member of the Girdletree Volunteer Fire Department for 62 years and a member of the Girdletree Historical Society. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015 at the
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brother, Joseph Sansone, and a sister, Carmella Demolfetta. Mr. Sansone was a supervisor with Montgomery Ward in Baltimore. He was a member of Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City, an Army veteran and member of Sinepuxent American Legion Post 166 in Ocean City and the Dewey– Loman American Legion Post in Arbutus, Md. and member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a Ravens, Baltimore Colts and Orioles fan. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church, 1701 Philadelphia Avenue in Ocean City. Rev. Stanislao Esposito will officiate. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Savior Catholic Church, 1701 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, Md. 21842 or to National Lymphedema Network, 225 Bush Street, Suite 357, San Francisco, Ca. 94104. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. OBITUARY NOTICES Obituary Notices are published free each week. E-mail: editor@oceancitytoday.net Mail: Ocean City Today, P.O. Box 3500, Ocean City, Md. 21843 Fax: 410-723-6511 Obituary Notices are published as space allows. Every effort is made to publish all that are received.
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The Berlin junior peewee Pop Warner cheerleaders will compete at nationals on Dec. 7 in Disney World after finishing in second place at the Eastern Regional competition last weekend in New Jersey. The 16 girls have less than a month to raise money in order to attend. This is the first time a Berlin Seahawks Pop Warner squad has advanced this far.
Cheerleaders qualify for nationals
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 20, 2015) The Berlin Pop Warner cheerleaders will compete on Dec. 7 at nationals in Disney World after coming in second place at the Eastern Regional competition last weekend in New Jersey, which leaves 16 girls with less than a month to raise money for an expensive trip. “The first two teams advanced to Pop Warner’s National championship in Disney,” Head Coach Jessie Parsons said. “It was amazing to see these little girls. Their faces were priceless.” It is the first time in history a Berlin Seahawks Pop Warner squad has advanced this far. “It will be fun, but it’s really close,” Parsons said. “We have to scramble to do more fundraising.” If they raise $10,000, it will cover the package and rooms for all 16 girls. “That [$10,000] is our bare minimum and wouldn’t cover food or travel,” Parsons said. “We must stay on the property for a Disney package and book as a team. It is expensive.” Debbie Donahue, who is in charge of the cheerleading program in Berlin, has created a GoFundMe web page to raise money for the trip. The 16 junior peewee cheerleaders range in age from 8-12 years old and most of the girls have been cheering together for a number of years. The girls began training for the competitions in August when they practiced four nights a week. Once school started, practices have been scheduled three days a week. In addition, the cheerleaders perform every Saturday for the Pop
Warner football games. “It’s a lot of dedication from the little girls and parents,” Parsons said. “It’s been a lot of fun to see them grow and some have never done this before. What a great group of girls.” The cheerleaders will use their winning routine consisting of cheer, dance, tumbling and stunts with a couple tweaks for the National competition in two weeks at Walt Disney World’s Wide World of Sports. They will be competing against seven additional regions and 16 potential Pop Warner teams in the junior pee wee medium level three division. In addition, the girls will represent Berlin in Disney World as “The coolest little cheer squad from the coolest small town” in a parade with theme hats they create. Pop Warner cheerleaders are required to maintain acceptable grade point averages to participate in the nonprofit organization’s programs. At Disney World, the cheerleaders are required to have a study hall and the program has reached out to their schools, Parsons said. “Many of our girls were national scholars for Pop Warner last year,” she said. “Five girls made first team for Pop Warner cheerleading and that’s amazing to be in the top 35 with 450,000 participants in the country.” The cheerleaders who received recognition maintained a 96 average and participated in a number of volunteer activities including girl scouts and Relay for Life, she said. “It was a neat group of well-rounded girls and an amazing year for them
scholastically,” Parsons said. “We missed going to nationals last year by half a point and these girls are very determined [this year].” More than 200 children in Berlin participate in Pop Warner programs including six football teams and three cheer squads. Debbie Donahue said she has spent endless hours for the past 16 years dedicated to the program. “She has done a fabulous job and is our rock,” Parsons said. All adult volunteers go through certification programs and participants rely on donations to attend national championships. Tony Morris is president of the association in Berlin and coaches football, Parsons said. “We have a lot of good volunteers and keep 200 kids active.” The cheerleaders will be collecting donations during the Holiday Shopper’s Fair at the convention center on 40th Street Thanksgiving weekend. “They are out of the house practicing football and cheerleading,” she said. “We have to raise money for everything we do and rely on the kindness of the community.” Berlin Pop Warner is accepting monetary donations for its football and cheer program. Donations are tax deductible and can be mailed to: Worcester County Youth Football P.O. Box 205 Berlin, Md. 21811. For information on the Worcester County Youth Football and Cheerleading Berlin Seahawks, call 443-783-8628 or visit www.BerlinSeahawks.com. To donate money to the cheerleaders GoFundMe page, visit to www.gofundme.com/qpag7sk4.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 20, 2015) Worcester Prep senior Ross Dickerson only started playing lacrosse a little over four years ago and in such a short time he has excelled at the game, so much so that he has committed to compete for the University of Tampa. Dickerson, a face-off specialist and midfielder, made a verbal commitment in October and signed his official National Letter of Intent last Wednesday. “I haven’t been playing too long; I only started in eighth grade. I was a gymnast so lacrosse was a completely new sport for me,” Dickerson said. “Throughout my high school career [there has] been a lot of support from my friends and coaches helping me along the way. To be able to be a Division II athlete at a place like the University of Tampa is a big accomplishment for me.” Dickerson knew he wanted to be in warm weather and attend a school where he could focus on getting a business degree as well as study aviation. He is currently working on acquiring his pilot’s license at the Ocean City Municipal Airport. He is on track to have a private license before he leaves for Tampa. “Lacrosse was more of a secondary option that just fit right in,” Dickerson said. “They’ve been a competitive Division II lacrosse program. They’ve only been a program for four years, they won their conference every year and they made it to the [NCAA] quarterfinals last year.” When Dickerson went on an official visit last month, he stayed with a face-off specialist on the campus. He was also able to play with the team. “They have a JV and varsity team. Even if you do come in, you still have to try out for a varsity spot,” Dickerson said. “Kids were trying out, plus the recruits, so there were over 100 kids on the field.” Dickerson said current players on the team were warm and welcoming. “They just accepted me because we all have a bond over the sport. We already have something in common,” he said. “They were all nice guys.” Ten players were battling for the starting face-off spot. Despite so much competition, Dickerson hopes to contribute as a freshman. “The face-off position is starting to evolve where it’s not relied so much upon one guy,” the 18-year-old said. “So maybe not a starting position, but See FACE-OFF Page 32
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Worcester Prep senior Ross Dickerson signs his National Letter of Intent on Nov. 11 to play Division II lacrosse for the University of Tampa in Florida. Pictured, from left, seated, are his father, Jim Dickerson, Ross and his mother, Annemarie; in the middle, his grandmother, Barbara D’Eugenio and brother, Riley, and in back, WPS varsity assistant lacrosse Coach Scott Mumford, Head Coach Kevin Gates, WPS Director of Athletics Matt McGinnis, Assistant Headmaster and Director of College Counseling Tony D’Antonio, Head of Upper School Mike Grosso, Headmaster Dr. Barry Tull and varsity soccer Coach Terry Underkoffler.
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Worcester Prep's Ross Dickerson matches up for a face-off during a game last spring season. He won about 78 percent of his face-offs during the 2015 season.
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Dickerson ready for WP lax season Continued from Page 32 and academically,” said Worcester Prep Coach Kevin Gates. “And, I would guess that they will not have a person that will work as hard as Ross. I can’t wait to see him succeed.” Dickerson just wrapped up his fourth season playing soccer for Worcester and before he heads off to Tampa, he has one lacrosse season left at the Berlin school. “Hopefully we’ll be able to secure the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference [championship] again and take it even farther in the
other [Metro Independent Lacrosse League] division,” Dickerson said. “Calverton is our big rival every year. It would be great to beat Calverton at least once this year and maybe take it all the way in the MILL.” Dickerson will again be taking face-offs for the Mallards. Last season, he won 78 percent of them. When it comes to facing off, Gates said Dickerson has been “unbelievable.” He will also play some defensive midfield and “maybe a little offense until my coach yells at me to get off
the field,” he joked. “This will be Ross’ fourth year on varsity. He was a major contributor the last three years and I expect nothing less from him this season,” Gates said. “He was one of our captains last year and should be again this season.” Dickerson also wants to support the underclassmen this season. “We have a lot of strong players in the sophomore and junior class … hopefully I can leave a legacy with them and keep a strong team [going],” he said.
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Hanna Nechay to play field hockey for Queens Univ.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 20, 2015) Worcester Prep senior Hanna Nechay knew she wanted to play field hockey in college. She had already visited several schools, but was encouraged to check out one more. When Nechay took a trip to Queens University of Charlotte in North Carolina, she found her perfect match. See NECHAY Page 34
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Nechay excited to join new program Continued from Page 33 â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure what division I wanted to play. I got down to a Division I and a Division III and my coach was begging me to look at one more school,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to be in North Carolina and the two schools were in Virginia â&#x20AC;Ś I felt like I was really needed [at Queens] and the coach was more in contact with me than the other schools.â&#x20AC;? Nechay made a verbal commitment in April and signed her National Letter of Intent last Wednesday. She received athletic and academic scholarships. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted a small school, but I wanted things to do outside of school. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right in the city of Charlotte so that worked out well,â&#x20AC;? Nechay said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really like the school. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think I could go to a big school coming from such a small, private school.â&#x20AC;? There are currently six girls who are part of the fledgling field hockey program, which will have its first official varsity season next fall. Nechay got to meet the players and watch them practice when she visited the school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I did my overnight with the field hockey girls it just felt like a family. It will be a good fit,â&#x20AC;? the 17-year-old said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all young and very kind, and they were welcoming. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all really excited. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only six now and eight of us coming in.â&#x20AC;? Nechay was given a field hockey stick for her fifth birthday. She started playing the sport in eighth grade and is thrilled to be part of a new college program, to make an impact and help the team grow and be successful. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we watched them practice, my parents and I could both tell that I was going to fit in well and I was going to play a good role on the team,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m normally a forward, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m switching to midfield for college and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working hard â&#x20AC;Ś Whatever position I end up playing, I will play it to the best of my ability.â&#x20AC;? She is also looking forward to competing on a state-of-the-art field. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re building water-based turf, which is what high-end Division I schools have,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The athletic director is driven toward making the Division II school as great as it can be.â&#x20AC;?
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Worcester Prep senior Hanna Nechay signs her National Letter of Intent on Nov. 11 to play Division II field hockey for Queens University of Charlotte in North Carolina. Pictured, from left, seated, are her dad, Frank Nechay, Hanna, and her mom, Kim; in the middle, sisters, Madilyn and Abbi and WPS varsity field hockey Coach Katie Oxenreider, and in back, WPS Assistant Headmaster and Director of College Counseling Tony Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Antonio, Director of Athletics Matt McGinnis, Head of Upper School Mike Grosso and Headmaster Dr. Barry Tull.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think Hanna has a great opportunity to start building a great program at Queens. Division II field hockey is very competitive and I think she will really enjoy the level of field hockey she will be playing at,â&#x20AC;? said Prep Coach Katie Oxenreider. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can see her making an impact right away as a freshman. She will have a big job to do, but I think she is ready to take that on.â&#x20AC;? Nechay just finished her fourth and final season playing field hockey for Worcester Prep. She was one of the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s captains this season and led the Lady Mallards with 11 goals and six assists. Nechay netted eight goals during her junior year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hanna has been one of our top scorers the last two years â&#x20AC;Ś Hanna has also been a part of three Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship teams which is great experience,â&#x20AC;? Oxenreider said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She plays field hockey all the time out of season with her club team and is a dedicated athlete. She loves the sport of field hockey and it is hard to lose someone who has such a passion for the sport,
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field. Nechay said she would like to go into sports marketing and attending Queens, which she said has a good internship program, can help her achieve her dream job.
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Decatur field hockey players, runners, golfers earn awards
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 20, 2015) A number of Stephen Decatur High School athletes have been recognized for their performance during the fall sports season, and have been presented with Bayside Conference and/or team awards. Earning awards in cross country, field hockey and golf are: Cross country: Runners who placed in the top 15 in the boys’ and girls’ races during the Bayside championship meet in Cambridge on Oct. 29 were named AllConference athletes. Five Decatur runners took home accolades. “The fact that we had so many younger runners on the All-Bayside team – and a few that just missed it – is encouraging for our future prospects,” Coach Jody Stigler said. Junior Cameron James was the first Decatur runner to cross the finish line. He placed seventh overall (17:27.8) at Baysides out of 100 athletes. “He was consistently our No. 1 runner toward the latter half of the season” Stigler said. “He finished first for Decatur at the Bayside and regional championships.” Juniors Jared Massey (10th, 17:38.7) and Javier Hernandez (11th, 17:42.6) were also named to the AllBayside team. “Jared Massey [was the] second Decatur runner at the Bayside championships. He worked really hard this season to improve and minimize the spread of our team (1-5 runners),” Stigler said. “Javier Hernandez [was] our top runner for the majority of the meets in the first half of the year. [He was] named the SDHS Premier Driving School Athlete of the Month for September.” Sophomore Jack Reimer placed 15th (17:51.3) to make the All-Conference team, which Stigler said is a big accomplishment as a 10th grader. He led Decatur at the Tidewater Invitational this season, placing 25th out of 273 runners. “Because of the size of the meet, that is a good finish; top 10 percent of runners in the race,” Stigler said.
Senior Alison Alvarado led the Lady Seahawks, completing the Bayside race in 20:54.6, good for sixth place out of 81 runners and a spot on the All-Conference team. “[She was] our top girl for most meets this season,” Stigler said. “She really excelled during the championship meets and ran her PR time at Baysides.” Stigler presented team awards to the following boys: James (MVP), freshman Kyle Shelton (Top Newcomer), senior Reed Watson (Sportsmanship) and Reimer, Hernandez and Massey (Coaches Awards). Girls who won team awards were: Alvarado (MVP), freshman Kailey Andrews (Top Newcomer), junior Peyton Dunham (Sportsmanship) and sophomores Laila Mirza, Justine Graham and Maya Knepp (Coaches Awards). Field hockey: Junior Sara Mitrecic received First Team All-Bayside distinction and the Decatur squad’s MVP Midfielder Award. “Sara was our center midfield and really helped control where the ball was going on the field,” said Coach Amy Matthews. “She was captain of the team and was a force to be reckoned with on the field.” Decatur only scored five goals this season, all during the Oct. 5 game against North Caroline, which the Berlin squad won 5-1. Senior captain Olivia Kurtz netted three of them and had an assist. Matthews said Kurtz, the team’s Offense MVP, “had strong stick skills that helped our offensive line.” Kurtz, along with juniors Abby King and Gina Arrivello were presented All-Bayside Honorable Mention awards. “Abby King [is] an amazing player … she could dribble the ball from defense to offense and still get back on defense,” said Matthews, which is why she named her Defense MVP. “Gina Arrivello was an awesome defensive player,” Matthews said. “[The team] could always count on her hitting the ball up the field. [She] communicated well with the team.” See FIVE Page 36
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Five SDHS golfers receive All-Bayside Conference honors Continued from Page 35 Other team recognition went to senior defensive players Yina Dong (Sportsmanship Award), Rachel Thomas (Unsung Hero) and Alea Aul (Most Improved). Golf: Junior Matt Kristick led the team this year with a 39.5 average and Coach Jim Krall presented him with the team MVP Award. He was also named to the All-Conference First Team. This was his third year competing in the state tournament and Kristick finished tied for 18th overall. “Matt was our sole team captain this year. As a junior, without any seniors on the team, he had a lot of pressure to perform well every match to keep us in contention,” Krall said. “He handled the role very well and peaked at the right time.” Sophomore Matt Kinsey also earned First Team honors, finishing the season with a 40.4 average. “Matt was very consistent this year,” Krall said. “He and Kristick were the top two golfers on the team all season.” Krall gave Kinsey his Coach’s Award “because of his passion for the game and the support he showed his teammates during the state tournament.” Junior Tanner Leonard (43.5 aver-
Stephen Decatur golfers, from left, junior Hailey Brown, sophomore Matt Kinsey, juniors Matt Kristick (captain) and Tanner Leonard and freshman Hayden Snelsire.
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(Nov. 20, 2015) The 8th annual Fenwick Island Turkey Trot will be held on Thursday, Nov. 26 at 8 a.m. There is no charge to participate, but partakers are encouraged to donate to the Baby Lowe Fund. Cpl. Stephen Lowe, of the Fenwick Island Police Department, and his wife Amanda had their first child, Colton, this month. Sadly, he has been diagnosed with a severe congenital condition known as Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA). With this condition, his largest arteries are incorrectly attached to the chambers of the heart. In addition, Colton’s aorta needs to be repaired. With the long-term outlook as good, this year funds from the Trot will be donated to this young family to be used for out-of-pocket expenses including lodging, meals, parking and gas while Colton is treated at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Donations will be accepted at the Trot, or can be delivered to PNC Bank, 1107 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, Del. 19944, or any PNC branch, in the name of “Baby Lowe Account,” or made online at www.gofundme.com/babylowe. Sponsorships are currently available, at a variety of price ranges, with considerable benefits. Interested businesses should contact Lori Martin at 302-5391290.
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ACME took over the former Superfresh store on 94th Street last Friday, drawing crowds usually associated with the summer season. The store layout remains basically unchanged for the time being, and is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
ACME opens on 94th Street in OC Customers should notice improvements at former Superfresh mall location
By Brian Gilliland and Zack Hoopes Staff Writers (Nov. 20, 2015) While the deeply discounted groceries leading up to the 94th Street Superfresh’s closure last Monday were still able to draw crowds, they were nothing compared to what began the following Friday when the store reopened as an ACME. Throughout the weekend and into this week the parking lot was, for this time of year, very busy, with dozens of cars filling it for the first time in months — perhaps longer. The ACME is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Internally, the 33,000-square-foot store is much the same as Superfresh left it, including the staff. “We hired substantially all of the store-level A&P employees at the stores we acquired,” ACME spokeswoman Danielle D’Elia said. The stores needed the staff during the recent run on groceries, and even drew some up from the Route 50 location, which was scheduled to close Thursday, to help handle the offseason load. All of the Ocean City area employees, a source speaking on condition of anonymity confided, had been
brought into the ACME fold on a probationary basis, meaning their future isn’t yet certain. Indeed, not much is certain about the future of the store. The crowds it is drawing now may not be sustainable, the staff could be temporary and the interior is unlikely to remain so close to the previous owners’ layout. “We’re currently working on the timeline to upgrade our new stores,” D’Elia said. “At ACME, we focus on fresh, full, friendly and clean stores. We take great pride in providing really great stores that our customers love to shop.” For the time being, the most noticeable upgrades are the cash registers, which now resemble what is available in other area supermarkets. Employees report minor updates in other areas: a tweak to a fixture here, a splash of paint there, but overall described the new owners as “very responsive” to the concerns and needs of the staff and market. “Our goal with this round was to evaluate the store, get feedback from the community to better meet their needs and develop a long-term plan to reinvigorate the store,” she said. Another change, according to D’Elia, is ACME’s lack of a bonus, or savings card. “All of our ACME stores have the sale price applied automatically at
checkout so there’s no card needed to enjoy extra savings,” she said. Less certain, and certainly less explained, are the terms of ACME’s lease. Historically, Superfresh’s long-term lease on the mall property has been a sticking point for redevelopment. In order to get the anchor-store supermarket to stay at the location, Superfresh was given lease rights that include control over the addition of new stores as well as further construction on the property. Simultaneously, there is a renewed effort afoot to move forward with redevelopment of the 94th Street mall site, which has been mostly abandoned for years and is in considerable disrepair. Superfresh and Rose’s, a discount department store, are the only remaining businesses. The issue last came to light when the former Susquehanna Bank building, which recently reopened as BB&T on Nov. 9, was constructed in the mall’s parking lot. The original design called for a pitched roof, but fearing that the roof would block visibility of the market, Superfresh exercised the lease’s design-control clause to mandate that the roof be flat, against the wishes of the city and the builder. In mid-July, the 156-year-old Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, better known as A&P, filed for Chapter 11 See STORE Page 38
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Nov. 20, 2015) The National Association of Realtors (NAR) conducts a yearly survey of realtors to measure the level of U.S. residential real estate sales to international clients. The survey provides information about the origin, destination and buying preferences of international clients, as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by realtors in serving foreign clients. The report is called the “Profile of Home Buying Activity of International Clients,” and 2015 data is from purchases of U.S. real estate by international clients made during April 2014 through March 2015. The term “international client” refers to two types of clients. The first is a nonresident foreigner, which are foreign clients with permanent residences outside the U.S. These clients typically purchase property as an investment, or for vacations or visits of less than six months to the U.S. The second is a resident foreigner, which are clients who are recent immigrants (in the country less than two years), or temporary visa holders residing for more than six months in the U.S. for professional, educational, or other reasons. A synopsis of the report data shows that approximately 209,000 houses are estimated to have been sold to foreign buyers over the time period, approximately four percent of total existing home sales. The total foreign sales dollar volume is estimated at $104 billion, approximately eight percent of total existing home sales dollar volume. Foreign clients are an upscale group of buyers, paying on average nearly $500,000 for a house, compared to the overall U.S. average house price of about $256,000. Unit sales of homes to foreigners declined by 10 percent in the 2014-15 timeframe, possibly due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar in relation to foreign currencies and weakening foreign economics. Measured in numbers of houses purchased, Asiana/Oceana accounted for 35 percent of international purchases, followed by Latin America (including Mexico) at 23 percent, and Europe at 20 percent. Canada accounted for 14 percent, and the Middle East and Africa each accounted for less than five percent. See FOREIGN Page 38
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Dynamic Physical Therapy now open in West Ocean City
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 20, 2015) Dynamic Physical Therapy opened its first location in Maryland on Nov. 9, inside the Ocean Creek Plaza on Route 50 in West Ocean City. The facility is a full service rehabilitation provider with licensed professionals who offer specialRob Ossman ized treatment programs for motor vehicle and work related injuries, orthopedic conditions, sports injuries and fall prevention. In addition, therapists help patients manage chronic issues such as arthritis, neck and back pain, fibromyalgia and neuropathy. “We offer excellent customer service that is patient focused with individualized treatment programs based on patient goals,” said Katie Rickards, the regional clinical director for Dynamic Physical Therapy. Along those lines, free patient transportation is available to and from appointments. Dynamic Physical Therapy’s new See DYNAMIC Page 39
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Foreign buyers average $500K per home vs. $256K domestic Continued from Page 37 Five countries accounted for 51 percent of purchases by foreigners: Canada, China, Mexico, India and the United Kingdom. Although foreigners purchased property nationwide, four states accounted for 50 percent of international sales: Florida, California, Texas and Arizona. The bulk of purchases by international clients were all-cash, accounting
for approximately 55 percent of reported foreign transactions. Mortgage financing tends to be a major problem for nonresident international clients due to financial profiles that are different in some cases from those normally received by the financial institution from domestic residents. Lauren Bunting is a licensed realtor/associate broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
Store largely unchanged other than new ownership Continued from Page 37 bankruptcy protection, meaning that it would be going through a court-supervised restructuring in order to alleviate the company’s mounting debt. As part of the move, A&P closed 25 supermarkets and sold another 120,
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Dynamic opens seventh location
Taylor joins OC Massage OC Massage on 120th Street in the Ocean City Square Shopping Center welcomes the newest member of its massage team, Gwen Taylor. She is a licensed massage therapist and nationally certified. Taylor is a graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage in York, Pa. She is an exGwen Taylor perienced massage therapist of 10 years and is trained in a variety of modalities: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Structural Integration, Trigger Point, Russian Sports, Prenatal and Hydrotherapy. She specializes in Hot Stone and Bamboo Fusion Massage. Her mission is to use a compilation of techniques to give support to each individual’s physical and emotional well-being. For more information or to book an appointment, call OC Massage at 410-390-3318 or visit www.massageoceancity.com.
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Continued from Page 39 location is 2,000 square feet with state-of-the-art equipment including an adjustable stepper, an ergometer and a vasopneumatic device with compression and ice. “Cold water is circulated through the sleeve, the temperature is adjustable and the water recycles through after warming up with simultaneous compression sleeves,” Richards said. “People really like it.” The West Ocean City location is the seventh Dynamic Physical Therapy to open locally. There are six additional locations in Sussex County, Del. with the closest being in Fenwick Island. Doctors in the area recommended opening up another location in Ocean City since Fenwick Island was a little far for some patients.
Physical therapist Arvin Del Castillo and assistant Rob Ossman will be taking care of patients in West Ocean City. “[Dynamic] has good, experienced workers,” Del Castillo said. “You see patients returning years later.” Del Castillo has been licensed since 2002 and has clinical experience working with an international soccer team, helped rehabilitate members of the military and spent time working at a nursing facility. He specializes in operative injuries, work injury rehabilitation, strength and conditioning and neurological cases. Ossman has been a member of the Dynamic clinical team for more than 10 years providing comprehensive care of orthopedic conditions, neu-
rological cases and vestibular diagnoses. Dynamic Physical Therapy opened its first location in Aston, Pa. in 1995 before expanding into southern Delaware in 2003. Other locations offer specialty services including aquatic therapy, work conditioning, occupational therapy, certified hand therapy and lymphedema management. “I have worked for Dynamic for almost 14 years and it’s a very family oriented place,” Jennifer Givens said. Stop by Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment at the West Ocean City clinic, call 410-390-5912. For a complete list of services and locations, visit www.dynamicpt.com.
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cate meighan inside going out t seems like we were just talking about the Ocean City airshow and, suddenly, Thanksgiving is next week. This entire year seems to have really flown by and I can’t believe that the busy holiday season is actually upon us, but here it is. Are you ready to celebrate next week with a traditional Thanksgiving meal and all of your loved ones around the table with you? If not, you’re in luck because several Ocean City and the surrounding area eateries are more than happy to do all of the holiday cooking for you! Harpoon Hanna’s on Route 54 and the bay in Fenwick Island is currently taking Thanksgiving reservations. It’ll be serving a traditional turkey day dinner with all of the trimmings from 1-10 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Dinner for adults is $19.99 and children can eat for $9.99. Call 302-539-3095 to make your reservations today. The Carousel Hotel on 118th Street, oceanfront is also gearing up for a huge Thanksgiving celebration. There will be a carving station, seafood display, salad station, children’s buffet and, of course, a great dessert station for all to enjoy. Seating is available every two hours beginning at 12 noon and reservations are absolutely necessary. Please call 410-524-1000, Ext. 7195 to make yours. The Princess Royale, Oceanfront on 91st Street is offering one of the best Thanksgiving experiences to be had here in Ocean City. Seating will begin at 1 p.m. for a holiday meal selection that includes roasted turkey, honey glazed baked Virginia ham, whipped potatoes, chef’s famous stuffing plus a dessert table that is sure to make your mouth water. If you prefer eating in with your loved ones but hate the idea of having to cook, Princess Royale is offering a full Thanksgiving dinner that you can carry out. For $69.95, you will get you a 10 to 12-pound turkey, 2 pounds of mashed potatoes, green beans and stuffing with gravy. Cranberry jelly and dinner rolls are also included. Call 410524-7777 Ext. 2131 for reservations. See CATE Page 42
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 20, 2015) Celebrate Thanksgiving with a free meal and fellowship at two local churches. For the 37th year, the Ocean City Baptist Church will be having its annual Thanksgiving dinner at the North Division Street parish. 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 and cherry pie with whipped cream, coffee, tea, cider and rolls. “It is a family event and we always tell people don’t be alone. It’s great fellowship and you always meet someone you never met before,” said Pastor Sean Davis. About 150 volunteers will be on hand to help out during this year’s
dinner and most live in the community. “We love it,” Davis said. “Community members come in to eat and want to help out. It is great.” Last year, the church provided 560 meals and organizers expect about the same number this year. Guests have the option of dining in, carrying food out or calling in advance for delivery. In 2014, 300 people came in to eat and 250 carried out. Volunteers also deliver to the Ocean City Police Department, fire department, Ocean City Coast Guard station and to local businesses that are open on Thanksgiving. The Baptist church in downtown Ocean City will offer its Thanksgiving dinner between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. 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. “Many come who do not want to cook and sit with people who cannot afford a Thanksgiving dinner,” Davis
said. “There are all different races, we put the football game on and we have fellowship together.” Berlin’s First Baptist Church will offer Thanksgiving dinners for its 29th year on Williams Street. “Our purpose is to reach out and share the love of Christ with people in the community,” said Sharon Parsons, church officer manager and a Thanksgiving volunteer since 2001. “Anyone who is alone. Get out and mingle with others while enjoying a hot meal. We are here if you need it.” About 40 volunteers and the church family provide turkeys and side dishes. The traditional dinner includes dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce, she said. “The volunteers cook at their homes or come in to help with food preparation, serve our guests, set up tables and clean up at the end,” Parsons said. “It is rewarding.” Last year, Berlin’s First Baptist Church provided 500 meals and organizers plan to serve about the same See OC Page 42
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cate meighan Continued from Page 41 Speaking of Thanksgiving, BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street, bayside is also planning a great holiday meal. It will feature a traditional Thanksgiving menu that will be served from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Adults can eat for $15.99 and kids under age 10 can enjoy a full holiday meal at BJ’s for just $8.99. Check out www.bjsonthewater.com for more information. If we’re seriously discussing making Thanksgiving reservations that means Christmas really is right around the corner. Registration for the 33rd annual Ocean City Holiday Christmas Parade, scheduled to take place on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m., is currently underway. Here’s the cool thing: this parade isn’t just for established organizations, festive vehicles or decorated floats (although they are certainly encouraged to join in the fun), but it’s also open to anyone wanting to crack out their holiday gear and walk in the parade. Registration applications are due on Thursday, Nov. 26 and there is no entry fee to be a part of the holiday parade. For more information, or to
get your hands on a registration application, please call 410-250-0125 Ext. 5185. Winterfest of Lights has already begun and it will run through Sunday, Jan. 3 at Northside Park on 125th Street, bayside. There are hundreds of animated, lighted displays for you to enjoy and you can treat yourself and your little ones to hot chocolate in the heated Winterfest Village pavilion. Feel free to browse Yukon Cornelius’ gift shop for a special gift and then have a photo taken with Santa. Open daily at 5:30, but first make sure you take a look at www.oceancitymd.gov for all of the fun details. The Light Up Downtown Festival will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 3-6 p.m. at the Inlet Village. There will be loads of free fun for the family in downtown OC, with kids games, prizes and gift drawing, plus a visit from Santa. Live music will be provided by One Night Stand for this fun event. Also taking place on Saturday, Nov. 21 is the Turkey Trot Golf Tournament. It will be held at the Eagle’s
Landing Golf Club at 12367 Eagle’s Nest Road in Berlin. There will be a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start and this is one of the last chances for golfers to play in a great tournament before cold weather hits and stays with us for several months. The Turkey Trot
is a four-person modified scramble featuring the golf tournament and a turkey feast. More information on this event is available at www.eagleslandinggolf.com A Holiday Shopper’s Fair will be held from Friday, Nov. 27 through
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Continued from Page 41 amount next week. Guests can dine in, carry out or call in advance to have a meal delivered. Last year, carry out meals were the bulk of their calls and the church delivered about 100 meals to shut-ins and people working on Thanksgiving. The church has already received 150 reservations. Thanksgiving dinner will be offered between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26 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 carryout meals. Leave a message after the recording and someone from the
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cate meighan Sunday, Nov. 29 at the OC convention center on 40th Street and Coastal Highway. Here’s an opportunity for you to get a head start on some of your holiday shopping before the calendar even flips to December. Photography, florals, jewelry, toys, candles and so much more will be available. Plus there are activities for the kids and a visit from Santa is scheduled. Check out www.ococean.com for more information. The Berlin Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Arts Night will take place on Friday, Nov. 27 on Main Street in Berlin. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. Head on over to www.BerlinMainStreet.com for all of the details on this traditional night out in the coolest small town in America. The Greene Turtle West OC Thanksgiving 5K will take place on Saturday, Nov. 28. The start time for
this Turkey Trot race is 8:30 a.m. Check out www.octrirunning.com for all of the details. Touch of Italy on 66th Street has Cheese & Wine of Northern Italy, Italian Experience class coming up on Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 4-5:30 p.m. You can spend an afternoon with cheese monger Bill Wilson in an intimate class discovering wine and savoring cheese from the northern region of Italy. Those in attendance will be tasting six cheeses and three to four wines along with house-made accompaniments, including bread, olives, nuts, and various items from Touch of Italy’s fabulous menu. To register for this class, please visit www.touchofitaly.com. Mione’s Pizza on 67th Street and Coastal Highway, Town Center, has some sweet deals going on daily. Dinner specials vary and on Monday you can feast on pasta and meat-
balls for just $8.25. Thursday’s feature is chicken parmesan with pasta for $9.99 and on Friday night the dinner special is linguine with shrimp for $10.99. Mione’s also has a Sunday football special that includes one large 18” cheese pizza and ten wings for just $19.99. Crab Bag on 130th Street, bayside is open seven days a week, year ‘round and they have some really great deals, such as a 3-pound bucket of ribs, half-pint of baked beans and a half-pint of cole slaw for just $22.95. Its charcoal pit sandwich special is always a hit with one meat for $7.50 and two priced at $9.50. Crab Bag also has an all day super happy hour with $2 rail drinks and wine by the glass for just $3.50. Duffy’s Tavern on 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center is now open from Wednesday through See CATE Page 44
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HOROSCOPE ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, you may need to exercise a lot of patience this week. Practice some deep breaths, and find some relaxing music to keep you calm. Your patience will pay off.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, your efforts will be fueled by passion this week. You are likely to put your whole heart behind projects and your relationships. Others will respect you for it.
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Welcoming guests to Grotto Pizza on 125th Street last Saturday, from left, are Nikkie Murray, John Lewis, Bekah Link, Rhonda Booth and Brandon Flood.
cate meighan Continued from Page 43 Monday and closed on Tuesday. It has a great happy hour that runs from noon to 6 p.m. Duffy’s is also featuring food and drink specials on Sunday to coincide with football. Personal cheese pizzas are just $5, calamari is $9 and a seafood steamer basket will run you $19.99. Head on over to www.duffysoc.com to check out the daily “second season” specials too! Jules on 120th Street and Coastal Highway offers an every day early bird special from 5-6 p.m. The prix fixe dinner includes three courses served with a complimentary glass of wine for just $30. Half-price appetizers are the hot ticket on Monday and don’t forget that Wednesday is “Ladies Night” at Jules with half-price entrees being the big seller. Whiskers Pub on 120th Street is now open from Tuesday through Sunday and has some great happy hour specials from 4-7 p.m. You can grab wings and fries for $7.95, garlic butter clams are just $8.95 and Whiskers crab dip is $8.95. As far as the happy hour drinks go, you can grab Natty Boh cans for
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$2.25, domestic bottles are $2.50 and $2 will get you Miller Lite, Coors Light or Yuengling drafts. If you head to Whiskers on a Tuesday or Wednesday night between 510 p.m. then you can take $6 off menu entrees. On Thursday, it has half-price burgers all day, Friday is fresh catch, and on Saturday, Whiskers has baby back ribs. A half is $15.95 or get a whole for $18.95. Head on over to Johnny’s Pizza on 56th Street and Coastal Highway for some cool lunch deals. Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can get a 6-inch cheese pizza (four slices), salad, dressing and unlimited soda for just $5.99. If you’re not in the mood for pizza for lunch, then you also have the option of grabbing half of any sub, with hand-cut fries and unlimited drink for just $6.99. Johnny’s has also officially made Monday night half-price pizza night and they feature live entertainment every Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Seacrets: Jamaica USA on 49th Street, bayside, is open Thursday through Sunday for the winter season. It’s your football headquarters,
with various food and drink specials to help usher in every NFL game shown on the 15 HDTVs. You can order half-price jerk chicken, wings, onion rings or Seacrets infamous Jamaican fries while watching your favorite team play. Happy hour runs from 4-7 p.m. with various drink specials too. Check out Seacrets full menu at www.seacrets.com. Pizza Tugos Tap Room on the corner of routes 50 and 611 is featuring half-price pizza and a movie every Wednesday night, with the fun beginning at 5:30 p.m. NFL Freakin Insanity still takes over here every Sunday, as it has all season long, and you can still catch all of the games on the new 75-inch HDTVs. You can also enjoy all-youcan-eat wings and pizza for just $9.99. Plus, Pizza Tugos has one of the best craft beer selections in the area. Check out more info at www.pizzatugos.com. Well, that’s it for this week. If you have a special event coming up or know of something that deserves a mention then please email me the details at cate@oceancitytoday.net.
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 20, 2015) The annual Wicomico Street festival and Sunset Park holiday event in December have been combined this year into the Light Up Downtown Winter Festival, presented by the Ocean City Downtown Association. The free event on Saturday runs from 3-6 p.m. with holiday shopping, food, crafts and games for children, a visit from Santa and musical entertainment by One Night Stand on the Boardwalk at the inlet. Horse and carriage rides will be available for $6 per person and the
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downtown area will light up at dusk. “It takes place from the inlet to the Boardwalk tram station and the idea behind it is [that] a lot of merchants downtown stay open and need a reason to stay open,” said Mary Ann Mangnello, event promoter for the Ocean City Downtown Association. “Each year, we want to extend a little more down the Boardwalk adding a Christmas theme.” Look forward to seeing the tram station and a huge snowman lit up, carousel horses and Christmas decorations highlighting a stroll down the Boardwalk. At the inlet, Santa’s Village will be decorated and 15 vendors will be on
hand, selling crafts, T-shirts, apparel, candles, Christmas decorations, desserts, hot chocolate, adult beverages and unique souvenirs. “Paws and Claws and Plak That will be there. People can take home pieces of the old Ocean City Boardwalk,” Mangnello said. “Get some early Christmas shopping done and you will find unusual gifts.” Plenty of activities for children will be available including making Christmas decorations in a craft tent, coloring a picture of a reindeer or writing a wish list to Santa. In addition, half a dozen games See INAUGURAL Page 45
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Libra, too many changes happening really fast could make you feel a bit off-kilter. Find something that makes you feel comfortable and embrace that task or place for now.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Intense feelings could bubble to the surface this week, Scorpio. Try to maintain a level head and make the most of this sudden surge of energy.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, a personality clash can be a tricky situation, especially at work. Take the higher ground and you will come through unscathed and better for it.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
This is a super week for new friendships, Capricorn. Join a new group or simply strike up a conversation with a coworker with whom you share an interest.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
Take some time now to make home life a priority, Aquarius. You have been going hard at work lately, but now is a great time to make family a bigger priority.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
You must back up an argument with research and proof, Pisces. Get your facts straight before you forge ahead.
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Inaugural Light Up Downtown Winter Festival in OC, Sat.
ALOC presents Free Family Art Day this Saturday
(Nov. 20, 2015) Families are invited to a harvest-themed Free Family Art Day on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. The event is designed for children of all ages and their parents, grandparents or significant adult family member. This is a drop-in event from 10 a.m. to noon, and reservations are not required. The theme of Family Art Days is “How Does Your Garden Grow?” and this month’s theme is “Harvest Garden” where families will make a multi-media project using pumpkins and gourds. There is no charge for participating or for supplies, and no experience with art is necessary. The event is funded by a grant from the PNC Foundation. Free Family Art Days continue once a month at the Arts Center through June 2016. During the Dec. 19 “Winter Garden” class, families will build and paint a clay snowman. A full schedule of free classes is available at www.artleagueofoceancity.org or by calling 410-524-9433. The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors.
Int'l Survivors of Suicide Loss Day observed in Berlin
(Nov. 20, 2015) International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day will be observed on Saturday, Nov. 21, at Zenna Wellness Studio in Berlin, beginning at 12:30 p.m. with the screening of “Family Journey: Healing and Hope After a Suicide,” a documentary film created by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The day will conclude with a communal meal, a discussion of the film and the fellowship of other survivors. There is no charge to attend. Potluck donations of appetizers and desserts are encouraged, but not required. “The Jesse Klump Memorial Fund has hosted International Survivors of Suicide Day since our suicide awareness and prevention program was founded in 2011,” said Fund President Kim Klump. “The films are compelling stories of how many, from diverse backgrounds, are weathering the loss of loved ones and how they are finding their way back to a life rich in meaning – a ‘new normal’…” Zenna Wellness Studio is located at 10 South Main Street in Berlin. For more information about the local observation of International Survivors of Suicide and to RSVP, visit www.survivorday.org/event/berlinmd.
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Santa greets Lucy Krothers and other guests attending last year's holiday event at Sunset Park in downtown Ocean City. For this year, the inaugural Light Up Downtown Winter Festival will take place on the Boardwalk at the inlet, Saturday.
Continued from Page 44 with prizes, 50/50 raffle and gift drawings from local businesses will take place during the three-hour Christmas extravaganza. There will be a nominal fee for games. “It gives visitors and locals something to do,” Mangnello said. “We want everyone to come out, enjoy it and have fun.” Profits from the festival will be used for large light displays in the future. The Light Up Downtown Winter Festival is also sponsored by the Dough Roller, Trimpers Rides, the Ocean City Development Corporation and the Town of Ocean City. For information, visit downtownassociation.net or call 410-289-1413.
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OUT & ABOUT
Dave Williams and Billie Terrones attend the Play It Safe annual Italian Feast fundraiser last Friday at the Elks Lodge on 138th Street. The Play It Safe program is an effort to prevent the abuse of alcohol and other drugs by high school-aged visitors to the resort in June. LISA CAPITELLI/ OCEAN CITY TODAY LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY
Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 Exalted Ruler Christopher Graf, center, presents a check for $2,500 to Al “Hondo” Handy, a Play It Safe coordinator, third from right, during an Italian Feast fundraiser for the program last Friday at the Elks Lodge on 138th Street. Pictured with them, from left, are Jackie Lensch, Worcester County Health Department community health educator, Pete Peterson, Karen Johnson, Bill Dooley and Dave Baker.
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Stephen Decatur High School students volunteer to clear tables and serve beverages during the Play It Safe Program’s annual Italian Feast fundraiser last Friday at the Elks Lodge on 138th Street.
Worcester County Humane Society volunteer Mary Martinez and her husband, Dennis, attend the Nov. 12 fundraiser for the no-kill Berlin shelter at Captain’s Galley in West Ocean City.
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Worcester County Humane Society board members Anne O’Connell, left, and Terri Mahoney are joined by volunteer Sandi Smith, right, during the annual fundraising dinner at Captain’s Galley in West Ocean City, last Thursday.
Having a good time during the Worcester County Humane Society’s annual dinner at Captain's Galley on Nov. 12, from left, are shelter employee September Mar, volunteer Kelly Imarie and adoption coordinator Jessica Summers.
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Brown Box Theatre presents ‘Lab Rats’ play Shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Monday at Ocean City Center for the Arts
By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Nov. 20, 2015) Friday kicks off a four-night run for “Lab Rats,” a new original play produced by the Brown Box Theatre Company, at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. Written by Patrick Gabridge and staring Brenna Fitzgerald and Marc Pierre, the play opened earlier this month in Boston. Brown Box Director Kyler Taustin, a Berlin native, said the company was a longtime fan of Gabridge, and had been looking for a way to work with him. “As a company, we’ve always respected his quick wit and dialogue style,” Taustin said. “We reached
out to him and asked him if he had anything that fit the way that Brown Box works, meaning that it needed to be tourable and be a relatively small production in terms of cast size. So he sent us a few scripts and we read ‘Lab Rats’ and fell in love with it.” Taustin promises plenty of laughs during the show, which he describes as a “comedic romance.” “It’s a really exciting play,” Taustin said. “It’s a short piece about two people that are kind of on the fringes of society and they fall in love in a very sharply comedic way as they’re waiting in different waiting rooms for clinical trials, to be lab rats.” He said the play earned rave reviews in Boston, where it enjoyed a sold-out run. “The only way to get tickets is to get them for Ocean City, so you guys are the lucky few who can still see the
show,” Taustin said. Gabridge will make the trip to Maryland and will participate in a discussion with the audience following the performance. “People can learn, not only about Brown Box and how we approached this script, but even how it was created originally from the playwright’s perspective,” Taustin said. Taustin said the message of the play transcends the romance between the two leads. “I have greatly enjoyed exploring these people who are from the
fringes of society that don’t fit into any mold or any stereotypes and seeing how they can form this relationship unexpectedly,” he said. “I think that’s something everyone can learn – taking a step back and looking at different people, there’s something to be learned and gained from every person that you come in contact with.” “Lab Rats” runs Friday thought Monday, Nov. 20-23. at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $26.50. For more information, visit www.brownboxtheatre.org.
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KY WEST RESTAURANT & BAR 54th Street Ocean City 443-664-2836 www.kywestoceancity.com Every Saturday: DJ Rhoadie 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 Nov. 20-21: On The Edge 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. PICKLES 8th St. & Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City 410-289-4891 www.picklesoc.com Nov. 20: DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com Nov. 20: The Rockets, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Nov. 21: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com Nov. 21: James Darley, 4-8 p.m. SMITTY MCGEE’S Route 54 West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-4716 Nov. 20: Randy Lee Ashcraft & the Saltwater Cowboys, 8 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 Nov. 20: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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Surfin’ Santa & Candywalk at OC TownCenter, Sat.
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CARE PACKAGES FOR TROOPS Operation We Care organizers and volunteers drop off 810 boxes to the Ocean City post office on 71st Street on Tuesday, filled with items from soap to snacks for U.S. troops stationed all over the world. About 280 people gathered at the Sharptown fire station on Sunday and stuffed a record 810 packages with goodies. Operation We Care began in 2007 when its first set of 101 care packages were sent to men and women deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The nonprofit organization has surprised more than 7,000 military members with care packages since its inception. For more information, visit www.operationwecare.org.
(Nov. 20, 2015) The 3rd annual Midtown Boardwalk Surfin’ Santa & Candywalk holiday event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the 67th Street Ocean City TownCenter. The day will begin with the 11:45 a.m. arrival of Surfin’ Santa and his elves. Live, steel drummer boy holiday music will be featured in front of Ron Jon Surf Shop from noon to 2 p.m., while children visit with Santa. An empty stocking will be given to each child, ages 1-12, and they can fill them by visiting each TownCenter shop, Old Pro Golf and ACE Hardware. Participating shops include the Kite Loft, Alexis Jade Boutique, Ron Jon Surf Shop, SweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt, Atlantic Gold Jewelers, Longboard Café, Dolle’s Candyland, Summer House Trading Co. & The Spice & Tea Exchange. Many TownCenter shops will feature holiday specials. The Spice & Tea Exchange will offer free samples, “Sips & Dips” of its festive product lines for the holiday season. SweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt’s BOGO promo (buy one, get one) will run all day Saturday. Rain date is Sunday, Nov. 22. Large children’s groups interested in visiting Santa are encouraged to contact Patti Miller at 443-880-7795.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Embrace other cultures and try these Thanksgiving dishes
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By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Nov. 20, 2015) Thanksgiving is a time of tradition; the family setting is a festive depiction that continues the Norman Rockwell theme of Middle America. The holiday bird with all the trimmings is greatly influenced by ancestry, but is that always the most palatable option? Classic dishes have stood the test of time, but embracing other cultures creates a cornucopia of flavors. Asian Brussels sprouts; ciabatta stuffing with artichokes, mushrooms and pancetta, and roasted turkey with a rub of mole sauce takes us on an international spree of Thanksgiving possibilities. The following recipes are worthy of a celebratory menu.
Asian Brussels Sprouts Ingredients 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 pound Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and halved lengthwise 4 ounces bacon, coarsely chopped 1/8 cup dried currants 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced 2 teaspoons sugar ¼ cup chicken stock 2 tablespoons soy sauce 8 scallions, finely chopped kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste black sesame seeds as a garnish 1. In a large sauté pan, heat the oil over high heat until it begins to smoke. Add the Brussels sprouts, bacon and currants and cook, tossing occasionally until well browned. Reduce heat to medium and stir in garlic, ginger, sugar and cook for another 2 minutes. Again, stir to keep ingredients from burning. 2. Pour in stock, soy sauce, and cook until almost completely reduced. Stir in scallions and sauté for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
Ciabatta Stuffing with Artichokes, Mushrooms and Pancetta Ingredients 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish 8 ounces pancetta, cut into ¼-inch dice 2 large yellow onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, peeled, diced and ends removed 2 celery stalks including leaves, chopped 1 pound baby bella mushrooms, chopped 12 ounce jar of marinated artichokes,
chopped and reserve marinade 2 tablespoons dried, crushed rosemary 1 tablespoon dried thyme 2/3 cup freshly grated ParmigianoReggiano cheese 1 pound day-old ciabatta bread, cut into ¾-inch cubes ¾ cup chicken stock, plus more if needed 2 large eggs, beaten ¼ cup Italian parsley, finely chopped kosher salt and freshly grated pepper to taste 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 15 x 10 x 2-inch glass baking dish. 2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and sauté until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove and place on a plate lined with paper towels. 3. Melt the remaining butter in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, carrots, celery, mushrooms, artichokes, rosemary, thyme and cook until the vegetables are tender. 4. In a small bowl, combine chicken stock and artichoke marinade. 5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked vegetables, Parmigiano-Reggiano and bread. Add enough broth to the stuffing mixture to moisten. Add the pancetta, eggs and parsley to the stuffing. Season stuffing with salt and pepper, make sure the mixture is thoroughly mixed. 6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Transfer the stuffing to the prepared dish. Bake until the stuffing is heated through and golden brown, approximately 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Roasted Turkey with a Mole Sauce Rub Ingredients 1 (15-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, drained 1 small, firm white roll, toasted and torn into small pieces 3 ounces Mexican chocolate, chopped ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon whole, toasted coriander seeds ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves ½ cup canola oil 16 dried mulato chilis, stemmed, seeded and deveined 6 pasilla chiles, stemmed, seeded and deveined 4 ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded and deveined ½ cup whole almonds ½ cup raisins 1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped 3 cloves garlic, sliced 2 cups turkey or chicken stock See MOLE Page 52
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SCHOOL & COMMUNITY PHOTOS
CLEANING UP OC Stephen Decatur High School students, from left, Lydia Kapplemeier, Alexis Martinenza, Sophia Leung and Hannah Mills participate in the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) and its Clean-Up Committee's third “Ocean City Clean Sweep” last Saturday. Close to 50 volunteers picked up litter, leaves, cigarette butts and debris scattered around downtown Ocean City between the inlet and 17th Street.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP Showell Elementary's Matthew Reed, Ethan Hitchens, David Esch and Owen Sperry celebrate their hard work during a writers’ workshop celebration in Heather Hand's third grade class.
MBS WALKATHON PHOTO COURTESY DAN COLLINS
VOLUNTEER AWARD Catherine M. Battistone of Ocean Pines recently received a Coast Guard Sustained Auxiliary Service Award for her 3,750 volunteer hours of outstanding service in support of the United States Coast Guard. The award was presented by Ocean City Flotilla Commander Al Parra.
Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School students participate in their annual Walkathon fundraiser on Oct. 13. This event, sponsored by Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School’s Home and School Association, promotes health and fitness school-wide for students in Pre-K 3 through eighth grade. More than $18,000 was raised this year, which benefits the MBS Home and School Association’s support to school. Pictured are third graders, from left, Ava Snelsire, Anna Wiest, MaryAnn Rutzler and Johanna Hallman.
RUSTIC ADVENTURE Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) eighth graders bonded with nature and each other during a three-day, rustic adventure at Echo Hill Outdoor School, Oct. 12-14. While team building with their peers, students experienced hands-on education which enriches their classroom learning. The students lived in tents while they hiked through woods, climbed trees, built fires, learned hunting skills and studied marine life and maps. The daily activities, which included an adventure course and a 40-foot lab boat to investigate the bay’s ecosystem, are aimed at building and enhancing teamwork, confidence and self-esteem. Pictured with an Echo Hill Guide are Worcester Prep eighth graders Stephen Perrotta, Max Huber, Karim Dahr, Max Taylor, Ayrton Pryor , Maddy Shanahan, Carly Hoffman, Ellie Todorov, Quinn McColgan and Mesa Cammack.
NEW FRIENDS Morgan Sweeney pets Bruno, one of the dogs who call the Worcester County Humane Society home, during the no-kill Berlin facility's annual open house on Oct. 24
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Mole sauce takes time, but adds flavor to bland turkey
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Continued from Page 50 1 chipotle chili from canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce; (reserve sauce and remaining chiles for another use). 1 tablespoon (packed) dark brown sugar 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt 1. In a large bowl, combines tomatoes, bread, chocolate, sesame seeds, cinnamon, coriander seeds, black pepper and cloves. Set aside. 2. In a large, heavy skillet over moderately high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil until hot, but not smoking. Working in several batches and adding 1 tablespoon oil between each batch, fry mulato, pasilla and ancho chiles until they begin to blister and change color (do not burn). Using tongs and shaking off excess oil, transfer chiles to a large bowl. Add boiling water to cover and allow to soak until softened, about 45 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, in the same skillet over medium high heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil until hot. Add almonds and sauté until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, remove and set aside. Add onions, garlic and sauté until soft and again set aside.
4. Transfer onions, garlic, almonds and raisins to bowl with tomato mixture. Add ½ cup of stock. Transfer mixture to a food processor, puree until smooth and return to skillet. 5. When chiles have softened, drain pat dry and transfer to a food processor. Add chipotle chili, ½ cup stock and puree until smooth. 6. Transfer chili mixture to skillet with tomato mixture. Stir in remaining cup of stock. Brown sugar and salt. Set over medium heat and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to moderately low and simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes. Allow to cool, coat turkey and cook according to instructions. *The turkey mole sauce recipe is by Melissa Clark. If one is in the mood for change, these recipes are perfect for adventurous cooks. Yes, the mole sauce takes time, but adds a wonderful flavor to a typical, bland turkey. The international mix of flavors are sure to be enjoyed by all. Happy Thanksgiving! Secret Ingredient - Gratitude. “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” –William Arthur Ward
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(Nov. 20, 2015) The Ocean Pines Players will present two, one-act plays, Revenge of the “Red Feather Ladies” and “The Red Feather Ladies Get Their Man,” by Maxine Holmgren, this weekend in Ocean City. Together, these plays demonstrate why it is not a good idea to get on the wrong side of six determined, angry and slightly off-kilter women. A loose parody of the Red Hat Ladies, it is one part farce, one part romance and one part mystery, with a big dollop of hilarity on top. And, in the words of the play’s director and Players’ president, Karen McClure, “If you think you know how it is going to end, I can pretty much guarantee, you’re wrong.” Set in the Fancy Frills Tea Room, the play introduces six of the most mismatched female friends imaginable. What they have in common is a talent for investing, which they do collectively through the Red Feather Investment Club, firmly ruled by retired attorney and “Prime Plume Betty.” She has some very exciting news, which unintentionally triggers a cascade of vengeful plots, each implemented by a different club member. No one is safe from these ladies – or maybe they are not safe from themselves. The wacky characters are played by a fine cast of talented actors including longtime Players Edie Brennan, Sammy Barnes, Gina Ashton and Barb Gallagher, as well as Judy Nelson, who
returns to the Players after a long absence, Dorothy Shelton, who is acting for the first time in 40 years, and newcomer, Betty Ann Harrington, who said, “I have never done anything like this in my life, but I am having a ton of fun and learning a lot.” The inimitable Charlie Flagiello (“Uke Ellington”) will perform before the show and during intermission while theatergoers can eat, visit, shop at craft booths in the auditorium, bid on silent auction items, and take their chances at a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds from the shows will benefit the Players’ Youth Scholarship Fund and the various community outreach activities supported by St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. “We just love working with the staff and congregation of St. Peter’s,” McClure said. “Not only are they fantastically accommodating, but they work tirelessly and with great innovation to provide programs of real value to the people of the area and we are proud to be able to contribute to those efforts in a small way.” Show dates are Friday through Sunday, Nov. 20-22, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on 103rd Street in Ocean City. Tickets cost $15, which includes wine, punch and snacks before the show and desserts, coffee and tea at intermission. There will only be three performances and seating is limited. See OP Page 53
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OP Players bring two, one-act plays to St. Peter’s in OC Continued from Page 52 Doors open for refreshment and pre-show entertainment at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with curtain time at 7 p.m. For the Sunday matinee, doors open at 3 p.m. and the show starts at 4 p.m. To make reservations, call 410-6000462. The Ocean Pines Players will present two, oneact plays, “Revenge of the Red Feather Ladies” and “The Red Feather Ladies Get Their Man,” by Maxine Holmgren, Friday through Sunday, Nov. 20-22, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on 103rd Street in Ocean City. Pictured are cast members, from left, Betty Anne Harrington, Dorothy Shelton, Barbara Gallagher, Sammy Barnes, Gina Ashton, Edie Brennan and Judy Nelson.
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The winner of the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department’s first “Pup of the Pines” photo contest is Brutus, a 17-week-old puppy owned by Hunter Simon.
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(Nov. 20, 2015) The winner of the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department’s first “Pup of the Pines” photo contest has been announced. Brutus, a 17-week-old puppy, received top honors. He was recognized during the community’s annual Halloween celebration at White Horse Park on Saturday, Oct. 31. Hunter Simon, Brutus’ owner, said Brutus is a happy and fun-loving puppy who was born deaf. He loves playing outside and wears a bell so his family will know where he is. As “Pup of the Pines,” Brutus receives a free 2016 Ocean Pines Dog Park registration. He will also be the official face of the dog park and will be featured in the Ocean Pines Activity Guide and other postings throughout the year. Money raised from the contest entry fees will be used for upgrades and improvements to the dog park.
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DISCOVERING ACCELERATION Upper School physics seniors are discovering acceleration as they push Worcester Preparatory School teacher Tom Westcott's truck for 10 seconds and reach a final velocity. Pictured, from left, are Grace Tunis, Madison Doody, Devin Hammond, Staton Whaley, Ryan Murphy, Reece Brown, Jordan Osias, Conrad Gerachis, Wyatt Richins, Jeremiah Nsah and Elio Telo.
GUEST SPEAKER The guest speaker during the weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City on Oct. 14 in the Ocean Pines Community Center was Ocean Pines General Manager Bob Thompson. He talked about what is happening in the community and then fielded questions from the membership. Thompson, left, is pictured with President Mark Joseph.
OC DOLPHIN PROJECT The OC Dolphin sculpture and plaza recently received a generous donation of $2,500 from the Carousel Group Hotels. Pictured, from left, are Lauren Taylor of the OCDC Public Art Committee, Michael James of the Carousel Group Hotels and Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan. The “Dance of the Dolphins” sculpture has been installed at the southwest corner of Coastal Highway and Route 90. Contribution levels are being requested by calling the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) at 410-289-7739 or visiting www.ocdolphins.com. The OCDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
CREATING SLIDES Seventh grade Worcester Preparatory School students, Sophia Ludt, left, and Waverly Choy, create their own slides and learn how to use a compound microscope in Jenn Corron's Life Science class.
CAMP POSSIBILITIES DONATION The Caine Woods Community Association in Ocean City held its seventh annual charity crab feast at Higgins Crab House in Ocean City on Sept. 26 and close to 300 people attended. The crab feast was the final event of the year for the CWCA’s selected charity, Camp Possibilities. Over the past year, the CWCA raised $5,400 for this nonprofit organization that offers children with diabetes the opportunity to enjoy a summer camping experience in a medically safe environment. Pictured are CWCA board members Donna Umbel, Dennis Dare, Julie Valcourt, Mary Ann Lemay, Joe Kostelac and Tonja Sas; Katie, Corey and Eric Rimel of Camp Possibilities; Alex Poriadime, John Oleksak and Ronald Baldwin of Higgins Crab House.
READING/WRITING NIGHT Students at Buckingham Elementary enjoyed activities during a Reading/Writing night on Oct. 14. Pictured, Miralena Smith and Jordan Bredenberg try out the typewriters that author, Jeff Smith used in his presentation about the career of a writer.
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The Worcester County Humane Society held a celebration on Nov. 11 in honor of the adoption of longtime resident, Butchie, right. The 10-year-old pit bull mix was adopted by Kim Shaneybrook, who also has two other dogs, Quincy and Baxter. The trio get along well, she said.
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Members of the Ocean City Fire Department visited Ocean City Elementary School during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10. Pictured outside after the fire drill are OCFD firemen congratulating some of the Pre-K to fourth grade poster contest winners for 2015. The theme of this year's contest was "Hear the Beep Where You Sleep."
First grade teacher Danielle Gagliano, front, and principal, Dawn Rogers, participate in a firemen's relay during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10, at Ocean City Elementary.
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Firefighters from the Ocean City Fire Department recently visited Seaside Christian Academy to talk to students about fire safety for Fire Prevention Week, held Oct. 4-10. Seaside Christian Academy's, Emily Neville stands with her fourth and fifth grade homeroom students outside the fire safety house during Fire Prevention Week. Pictured, from left, are Camdyn Chute, Sierra Smullen, Andrew Cummings, Adam Hilbert, Adalynn Render, Blaine Taranto and Bryan Clifton.
Worcester County Democrats enjoyed their annual Spirit of the Party breakfast on Oct. 17 at the Ocean City Lions Club. Also attending the breakfast were several Maryland party leaders including Sen. Jim Mathias, Cambridge Mayor Victoria JacksonStanley and Congressman Chris VanHollen. Pictured, from left, are Berlin Mayor Gee Williams, VanHollen and Mathias.
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GUEST SPEAKER WCCW HOSTS AUTHOR The Worcester County Commission for Women hosted author Catherine Helwig Schneider at a Suddenly Single event held at Lighthouse Sound on Oct. 24. Her book is a memoir entitled "360 Turning My Life Around.â&#x20AC;? Pictured, from left, are Thomas and Barbara Passwater, co-chairs of the Suddenly Single initiative, Helwig Schneider and Diane McGraw, event coordinator.
The Democratic Women's Club meeting on Oct. 19 featured Worcester County Commissioner Diane Purnell speaking about the importance of education, women's issues and involvement in family life and politics along with personal anecdotes about her own life. Pictured, from left, are Doris Fields, Joan Roche, Purnell, Democratic Women's Club President Judy Butler and Wicomico Democratic Club member Sarah Meyers. For information about upcoming Democratic Women's Club meetings, contact Butler at judybutler12@mediacombb.net.
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FEATURED ARTISTS Fred Peterson, left, is the artist-in-residence in Studio E during November at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. Glass artist Holden Becker occupies Studio C.
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‘Small Wonders’ exhibit winners announced Show includes 46 pieces of artwork submitted by 31 pro or amateur artists (Nov. 20, 2015) The Worcester County Arts Council announces winners in the juried art exhibit themed “Small Wonders,” which features 46 pieces of artwork submitted by 31 professional or amateur artists, with work in all media. Although the subject of this show was open to artist’s individual inspiration and interpretation, the main objective was to encourage and challenge artists to become involved in the exciting world of
miniature art. The guidelines required works not to exceed 7 inches for 3-dimensional works and 11 inches for 2-dimensional works. Despite the size limitation, artists submitted works that incorporate a diverse range of materials to communicate this concept. This exhibition combines many mediums including oil, watercolor and acrylic painting, drawing, pastels, photography, mixed media, fiber art, as well as glass and ceramic sculptures. The winning artwork was selected by an accomplished local artist, Martha Graham. The winners were honored at the opening recep-
tion held on Nov. 13 at the Arts Council Gallery in Berlin. Janet Trimper won first prize for her watercolor painting, “Surfaces.” Mitzi Ash placed second for handpainted silk “Harmony” and Joan Stockman took third for “Swans,” pen and ink painting. Honorable mention awards were given to Priscilla Zytkowicz for the photograph of “The Serpent,” Karen Dimaio for “Sight,” colored pencil drawing and Peggy Warfield for her acrylic painting of “Tidal Pool.” Entries of 25 other artists are also featured in this show. Exhibiting artists include Rachel Alvarez, Dee Brua, Marian Bickerstaff,
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 20, 2015) The next three months will be filled with events hosted by members of the Believe in Tomorrow prom court vying for the crowns and raising money for the organization. “Come out and support your friends,” said Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation Beach Respite Housing Program. “They are working hard to raise money for children and give up valuable time. You will have fun while supporting wonderful people.” Believe in Tomorrow has a facility on 66th Street that provides critically ill children and their families a free weeklong getaway to the beach and away from the everyday stresses of a child’s illness. This year’s court includes prom king nominees David Neith, manager at Texas Roadhouse and former Believe In Tomorrow participant; Ray Tompkins, general manager of three restaurants for the Land and Sea Group out of Annapolis; Chris Petito, a manager at Hooters in West Ocean City; Paul “Speedy” Tracey, liquor and wine consultant for OPICI Wine Distribution; and Mike Ciorrocco, division manager of the Universal Mortgage and Finance Company. Queen nominees include Chelsey Chmelik, a server at Hooters and Seacrets; Shelley Leach, owner of Pete’s Cycles in Baltimore; Kelsey Hickey, president of the Believe In Tomorrow chapter of Phi Mu Sorority at Salisbury University; Kaitlind Meeks of Delaware Elevator; and Christina Fohner, an attorney with the Child Advocacy Project of the Eastern Shore (CAPES). For Neith, raising money for Believe in Tomorrow is important because he was a child who used the facility as a gateway 10 years ago while battling a rare kidney disease. “It was a wonderful experience for us during a difficult time and I feel this is my chance to help give back for all they have done for me and my family,” Neith said. Neith has fundraisers coming up at Texas Roadhouse in Fallston, Md. and on Dec. 4 he will host Christmas at the Northpole with Leach at Seacrets from 6-10 p.m. “It will be a lot of fun and we hope for a terrific turnout,” Neith said. Neith could not say enough kind words about the people who work and volunteer for the Believe in Tomorrow Foundation. “They truly are angels as they make every minute of a person’s experience special,” Neith said. “It is just so uplifting to have people care so much. The organization makes you and your family feel like the most important people in the world.” Reaching out to family and friends has helped Neith raise money through social media and his Believe in TomorSee OC Page 62
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CURRENT SCHEDULED KING AND QUEEN EVENTS AND CONTACT INFORMATION David Neith: •Christmas at the Northpole–Dec. 4 at Seacrets on 49th Street from 6-10 p.m. with queen nominee Shelley Leach. Christmas costume contest for adults and children are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite holiday character. Santa, silent auction, raffles, DJ BK, food provided by Seacrets and desserts from Sweet Disposition. Tickets cost $30 for adults and $15 for children under 14. To purchase tickets or for additional information, call 410-7232842. For more information on Neith’s events, email bugsy7dk@aol.com. Visit, http://believeintomorrow.donorpages.c om/OCPromNight/DavidNeith/ Ray Tompkins: For more information on Tompkins’ events, email raytompkins10@yahoo.com. Visit, http://believeintomorrow.donorpages.c om/OCPromNight/RayTompkins/ Chris Petito: For more information on Petito’s events, email Cspetito@yahoo.com. Visit, http://believeintomorrow.donorpages.com/OCPromNight/ChristopherPetito/ Paul “Speedy” Tracey: For more information on Tracey’s events, email speedyoc@comcast.net. Visit, http://believeintomorrow.donorpages.com/OCPromNight/PaulSpeedyTracey/
Michael Ciorrocco: •Universal Mortgage and Finance in Salisbury is contributing $50 for every closed loan now until January at its Ocean City and Salisbury branches. • Greene Turtle on 116th Street will donate 20 percent of sales to Believe in Tomorrow and diners will receive a Winterfest of Lights ticket with each entrée purchased. Date TBA. •Miniature golf tournament Jan. 22 at the indoor 68th Street course. For more information about Ciorrocco’s events, email croc@umafi.com. Visit, http://believeintomorrow.donorpages.com/OCPromNight/MikeCroc/ Chelsey Chmelik: For more information on Chmelik’s events, email Cmk3199@gmail.com. Visit, http://believeintomorrow.donorpages.com/OCPromNight/ChelseyChmelik/ Shelley Leach: •Christmas at the Northpole–Dec. 4 with prom king nominee Neith at Seacrets on 49th Street from 6-10 p.m. Christmas costume contest for adults and children are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite holiday character. Santa, silent auction, raffles, DJ BK, food provided by Seacrets and desserts from Sweet Disposition. Tickets cost $30 for adults and $15 for children under 14. To purchase tickets, call 410723-2842. •Dec. 5 Leach will celebrate her birthday while Remo’s of New York Ital-
ian Restaurant in Baltimore donates 10 percent of its proceeds to Believe in Tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information on Leach’s events, email shelleydo5@aol.com. Visit, http://believeintomorrow.donorpages.com/OCPromNight/shelleyLeach/ Kelsey Hickey: •Breakfast with Santa at the West Ocean City Applebee’s from 8-10 a.m. on Dec. 12. Cost is $8 per person with all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausages and additional breakfast items. Every child is entered into a raffle to win a bike. Picture with Santa, raffles, other activities. For more information on Hickey’s events, email khickey3@gulls.salisbury.edu. Visit, http://believeintomorrow.donorpages.com/OCPromNight/Kel seyHickey/ Kaitlind Meeks: For more information on Meeks’ events, email Kmeeks@delawareelevator.com. Visit, http://believeintomorrow.donorpages.com/OCPromNight/Kai tlindMeeks/ Christina Fohner: •Fohner will be guest bartending tonight, Nov. 20, at the 28th Street Pit and Pub starting at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Fohner at surfermom09@gmail.com. Visit, http://believeintomorrow.donorpages.c om/OCPromNight/ChristinaFohner/
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OC facility getaway spot for ill children and their families Continued from Page 61 row website fundraising page, http://believeintomorrow.donorpages.com/OCPromNight/DavidNeith. Tompkins received a call from friend Joe Sinkaus saying he was nominated for prom king. “I went down [to Ocean City] and met with Wayne,” Tompkins said. “I am a father of two and have a soft spot for kids in my heart. They make me a big softie.” Tompkins loves how Believe in Tomorrow is all about keeping families together and that 95 percent of every dollar donated goes right to the cause. “It is a nice gift to give a family retreat any day of the year away from treatments,” Tompkins said. “That is pretty great.” Petito attended the last two Prom Nights at Hooters, had fun both times and was asked by friend Angie Ortt to run. “I think it’s a great charity and I like the way it brings the community together,” Petito said. “It’s remarkable to see everyone get together to raise money for such a great charity.” He is planning to host some guest bartending events in three different locations and has a couple other fundraisers in the works. Tracey attended the event last year and saw how much the organization did for families, which compelled him to join the court. “I ask that everyone make some donation, money, time, gifts, whatever you can afford to help these kids out,” Tracey said. “Having lived in the area for 28 years and seeing how this community helps out each other, I have no doubt that they will. It makes me proud to call Ocean City my home.” Tracey applauds Believe in Tomorrow for surviving on donations, reaching out to help children and their families as they forget about the struggles for a little while and enjoy themselves. Tracey has a few events being finalized with dates and details to be determined soon. He plans on raising money through online donations and setting up fundraisers such as a pool tourna-
ment at the Cork Bar in downtown Ocean City, a day of bowling and an event at Adolfo’s Italian Restaurant on 13th Street. Last year’s prom king, Jason Gulshen, introduced Ciorrocco to the Believe in Tomorrow organization and he found it to be a great place for families. “What families have to go through is overwhelming,” Ciorrocco said. “Emotionally, physically, and of course financially. When you can help these families with the emotional and financial part by providing a vacation to them, it is truly an amazing thing.” In addition, his employer, Universal Mortgage and Finance in Salisbury is contributing $50 for every closed loan from now until January at its Ocean City and Salisbury branches. A miniature golf tournament is slated for Jan. 22 at the indoor 68th Street location and Ciorrocco’s goal is to raise $20,000. Chmelik was asked by a former prom court candidate and is honored to be raising money and awareness for a charity she believes in. “I have seen this town come together in a very respectful and caring way for the Believe in Tomorrow Foundation,” Chmelik said. “Simply knowing that we could help these children and their families through their hardships and give them hope is very rewarding.” She has a variety of events in the works that incorporate interactive ideas the entire community can enjoy. “I have a slight competitive and creative side to me so I would essentially like to do a few events that are not reoccurring year after year and put my own twist on some things,” Chmelik said. She plans on hosting a variety of events including guest bartending gigs and is teaming up with a few other members to help raise money together. Leach is no stranger to Believe in Tomorrow and she has volunteered at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore for several years. “It’s a great opportunity to raise money and awareness for the children,” Leach said. See BELIEVE Page 63
The Ocean City Christian Ministers Association invites everyone to our community’s Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 18th at 7:00pm at the Ocean City Baptist Church located at 102 North Division St. Service will include praise, worship songs, hymns, community choir, Thanksgiving testimonies & a brief message. Please bring packaged food goods & funds for the offering, which will be distributed to the needy in our community. There will be desserts & fellowship after the service. This is a great opportunity to give thanks to God. We hope you can attend.
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Believe in Tomorrow’s Prom Night scheduled for Feb. 20 Continued from Page 62 On Dec. 4, Leach will host Christmas at the Northpole with Neith at Seacrets 6-10 p.m. “Wayne Littleton, he is fantastic,” Leach said. “After seeing the children sick and going through treatment then coming to the beach having fun fills my heart with joy.” Hickey is president of the Believe In Tomorrow chapter of Phi Mu Sorority at Salisbury University and has worked closely with the organization. “I have grown very passionate about them,” Hickey said. “I have volunteered at the house and at multiple events and I wanted to do more.” On Dec. 12, Hickey will have a Breakfast with Santa fundraiser at the West Ocean City Applebee’s from 8-10 a.m. “Everyone that I’ve met through Believe in Tomorrow is extremely kind and they give so much of their time,” Hickey said. “I believe that they do so much for people who need it. It warms my heart.” Meeks joined the prom court to help spread awareness about the organization. “I am sure everyone can agree that there is nothing more special than spending quality time with people we love,” Meeks said. “Believe in Tomorrow gives this opportunity to children and their families during the toughest times imaginable. They make dreams come true and I am honored to be a part of it.” She plans on hosting a couple fundraisers and is coming up with different ideas with the help of former prom court members. Fohner attended prom the last two years and was thrilled when asked to join the court. “I am so honored and excited for this opportunity,” Fohner said. “I am also quite overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from friends and family as I take on this fundraising challenge.” Tonight, Nov. 20, Fohner will be guest bartending at the 28th Street Pit and Pub at 7 p.m. “I became aware of Believe in Tomorrow a few years ago and was im-
pressed with all the services it provides to families of critically ill children,” Fohner said. “We are so fortunate to live by the ocean and knowing Believe in Tomorrow can give families an opportunity to enjoy a vacation, to relax and rejuvenate, is amazing.” To purchase tickets for Believe in Tomorrow’s Prom Night, slated for Feb. 20, contact Littleton at 800-933-9470 or wlittleton@believeintomorrow.org. Visit www.believeintomorrow.org/ housing_bythesea.html to learn more about Believe in Tomorrow’s House by the Sea.
Sussex Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ in OC next month
(Nov. 20, 2015) Sussex Dance Academy of Rehoboth Beach, Del. has been a training ground in classical ballet and other dance forms since 2002. Sussex Ballet is a pre-professional ballet company comprised of students from Sussex Dance Academy, under the artistic direction of Kate Downes Walker. Although in its 13th season, this will be the company’s premier performance in Ocean City. “The Nutcracker” will be performed by Sussex Ballet on Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street. There will be two performances with curtain at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or at the box office.This show is appropriate for all ages. Audience members will have the opportunity to meet lead characters after the performances. In its 12th annual production of this seasonal favorite, the Sussex Ballet, which is comprised of dancers ranging in ages from 7 to 18, has a holiday treat for every member of the family. For more information, contact Sussex Dance Academy at 302-645-7855 or visit www.sussexdance.com.
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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AE-American Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ BARN 34, 3400 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-5376 / www.barn34oc.com / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Barn 34 is a unique and rustic setting with two distinctly different levels. Award winning breakfast at 7 a.m., great lunches from 1-5 p.m. and dinner at 5 p.m. Featuring fresh fish, hand cut steaks, crab cakes and awesome fish tacos. Daily specials. Happy hour is 4-7 p.m. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 120th Street, Food Lion Shopping Center, 410-723-2500; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out. Fast delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Ocean City’s most famous sub and pizza shop since 1959. An OC tradition where a sandwich is a meal, serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater. com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-5243983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach. com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. Like us on Facebook. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COACHES CORNER, 74th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-723-2468 / $ / V-MC-DIS/ No reservations required / Children’s menu / Open 7 days a week, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Happy hour, 6-7 a.m. Serving breakfast all day and lunch. Our restaurant offers casual dining atmosphere for families. Family owned and operated, everything home made from our white egg omelets to fresh squeezed OJ. ■ COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / VMC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Our restaurant offers a casual dining atmosphere for families. Best crab cakes in town, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m., 6 days a week and early bird 4-6 p.m., daily specials. Closed Mondays. ■ DOUGH ROLLER, South Division Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-3501; 3rd Street & Boardwalk, 410289-2599; 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s Favorite Family Restaurant for 35 years! Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken now available at 41st and 70th St locations. Off-season special pricing and online ordering now available at both Coastal Highway locations. Visit our website for more information. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reser-
vations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Something for everyone. Our menu features appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. Open 7 Days: Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine In, Carry Out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ GENERAL’S KITCHEN, 66th Street (under The Skye Bar), Ocean City 410-723-0477/ $-$$ / V-MCDIS / No reservations required / Open Thursday-Monday, 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Everybody loves breakfast and that is what we are about. House Specialty and The Original House of Creamed Chipped Beef, we make it from scratch and it’s our own recipe! We have it all from juice, cereal, waffles, eggs, corned beef, hash browns, pancakes, bacon, sausage and more. General’s Kitchen #1 Breakfast place in OC. ■ GROTTO PIZZA, 14th Street on the boardwalk, Ocean City 443-664-2617 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s newest spot to watch people on the boardwalk, indoor dining and deck dining. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. 125th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1234 / Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Grotto Pizza is a family casual dining restaurant that specializes in award winning pizza and hospitality. The full menu includes pizza, pasta, sandwiches, subs, appetizers, salads, beer, wine, cocktails and Grotto Gelato. Takeout available. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment everyday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / We have proudly served Ocean City, Maryland for over 40 years. Known for All You Can Eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HOOTERS, Route 50 & Keyser Point Rd., West Ocean City 410-213-1841 and 5th Street, Ocean City / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Full bar / Open daily at 11 a.m. Brand new menu. Delicious juicy burgers, garden fresh salads, 12 delicious wing sauces and signature seafood entrees. Tropical frozen drinks and signature Hooters cocktails. Large parties are welcome. Call for private party information. Carry out available. The year round Route 50 location features happy hour daily, live entertainment every weekend and Bike Night every Wednesday. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to serve delicious, beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 2 a.m.
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■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood yearround, fresh local produce. ■ KY WEST BAR & RESTAURANT, 5401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ky West is becoming the local's fine dining and casual fare destination. Ocean City's best veal chop, the freshest seafood and great pasta dishes. Our experienced chefs deliver the finest in cuisine nightly. Ky West has a fine dining side, as well as a beautiful bar best described as New York funky chic. Whether you chill out on our sofas, hang in the bar, or grab a table, Ky West will provide excellent food & drink for a great dining adventure. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443 664 5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / We are the locals favorite serving lunch and dinner. Longboard Cafés menu offers unparalleled flare from the lite fare to dinner entrees — offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads … even a popular "veggies" menu featuring their famous wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with the finest ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MIONE’S PIZZA & ITAILIAN RESTURANT, Route 50 (Tanger Outlets), West Ocean City 410-2132231 / www.mionesoc.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Beer, wine / Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. 67th Street (Town Center), Ocean City 443-664-6635 / Beer, wine / Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. Come and enjoy family New York style pizza, subs and pasta. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Eat in or carry out. ■ OC WASABI, 33rd Street Plaza, Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-7337 / www.ocwasabi.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / OC’s freshest, steamed sushi and sashimi and Japanese cuisine. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 411 p.m. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 and Seafood House, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1689 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Traditional Dining Buffet - Carry Out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5pm - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet - Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring over 75 items including Snow Crab Legs, Carving Station, Made to Order Pasta, Handmade Crab Cakes & so much more. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, yearround. Every Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s newest spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving lunch and dinner in relaxed casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day and all night every day available at tables and bar . Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. ■ ROPEWALK - A FENWICK ISLAND OYSTER HOUSE, 700 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0153 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted except 6-9 p.m. / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Family friendly dining with a rotating oyster list and seafood creations paired with our fresh fruit crushes and extensive craft beer menu. Takeout available except between 6-9 p.m. Open Thursday, 4 p.m., serving dinner and Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m., serving lunch and dinner. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000 / www.carouselhotel.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., featuring a wide variety of entrees, seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ SHRIMP BOAT, 9924 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City 410-213-0448 / shrimpboatoc.com / $- $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required /
Children’s menu / Beer, wine / Steamed crabs and shrimp. Full menu featuring homemade soups, salads, seafood appetizers, fish and shrimp tacos, crab cakes, sandwiches, seafood dinner entrees, burgers and wings. Fresh seafood market with daily shrimp specials. ■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. Locally sourced, freshly prepared. Award-winning brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections. Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Enjoy lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare in the Skye, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Amazing views of Ocean City, the ocean and bay with spectacular sunsets overlooking Sunset Island. Celebrate happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with great food and drink specials Live entertainment Fridays and Saturdays, 4-8 p.m. Open Thursday through Monday. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual Waterfront - The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club in an all new gorgeous bayfront setting, specializing in coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Inside and outside dining areas. Open-air bar and live entertainment. Check Web site for special events. Open everyday. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Huge menu; something for everyone. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. The best happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ TOKYO SEAFOOD BUFFET, 131st Street (formerly JR’S North), Ocean City 410-390-5939 / $$ / V-MCAE/ No reservations required / Full bar/ OC’s largest seafood, all-you-can-eat buffet featuring soups, raw sushi and sashimi, steamed and baked seafood along with classic Chinese entrees and many classic desserts and fruits. Friday through Sunday buffet features hot steamed snow crab legs. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. ■ TONY LUKES, 33rd Street, Ocean City 410-524 0500 / www.tonylukes.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our restaurant offers authentic cheesesteaks, roast pork and chicken cutlet sandwiches, burgers, salads and desserts at family friendly prices. Eat in and carry out. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. An elegant oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily 7:30am to 9:00pm (Fri & Sat to 10pm). Also featuring Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ VINNY’S PIZZA & ITALIAN GRILL, 25th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 410-390-3713 / www.vinnyspizzaanditlaiangrille.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Serving lunch and dinner. Our restaurant offers authentic Italian food featuring subs and fabulous authentic Italian entrees. Hand tossed, made from scratch pizzas. Family friendly, eat in and carry out. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Old World saloon-type feel, Whisker’s is famous for its Certified Angus®burgers and delicious casual fare, as well as its entertaining atmosphere and photo lined walls of famous and infamous “whiskers.” Enjoy flat screen TVs to watch your favorite sports. Call for hours.
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FRI. Nov. 20 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org.
STORY TIME ‘THANKSGIVING TALES’ —
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR — Holy Savior
Church Hall, 1705 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Info: 410289-0652 or office@stmarystaroftheseaocmd.com.
OCEAN PINES PLAYERS PRESENT ‘DON’T RUFFLE THE RED FEATHERS’ — St. Peter’s
Lutheran Church Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show begins at 7 p.m. The comedy is about six women on a mission of revenge. Tickets cost $15 and include wine, punch, snacks and entertainment before the show, as well as, dessert, coffee and tea at intermission. Also, crafters, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction to raise funds for a youth scholarship fund and the church’s outreach activities. Reservations: 410-600-0462. Captains Galley Restaurant and Lounge, 12817 Harbor Road, West Ocean City, 69 p.m. Ocean City Ravens Roost #44 will present an evening of music, food, dance, drinks and guest bartenders in support of the AGH Penguin Swim. Admission is free. Event includes happy hour prices, live music and raffles.
CELEBRITY GUEST BARTENDER NIGHT —
Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO —
BERLIN BOOK OF THE MONTH — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 1 p.m. Featuring “Everything I Never Told You” by Celeste Ng. Info: 410-641-0650.
WOMEN TALKING ABOUT WOMEN — Ocean
Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Group meets monthly to discuss books on women. Featuring “Circle of Stones” by Judish Duerk. Info: 410-208-4014.
SAT. Nov. 21
LIGHT UP DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL — On the Boardwalk at the Ocean City Inlet, 3-6 p.m. Holiday shopping, vendors, tree lighting, kids’ crafts, games and prizes, gift drawings and a visit from Santa. Live music by One Night Stand. Info: 410-289-1413 or www.downtownassociation.net.
TURKEY TROT GOLF TOURNAMENT — Eagles Landing Golf Course, 12367 Eagle’s Nest Road. Four-person modified scramble featuring golf tournament and turkey feast. Info: 410-213-7277 or www.eagleslandinggolf.com. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR — Holy Savior Church Hall, 1705 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Info: 410289-0652 or office@stmarystaroftheseaocmd.com.
ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE — Bishop’s Stock Fine Art & Fine Craft, 202 W. Green St., Snow Hill, 5-8 p.m. Artists-in-Residence will be Lynne Lockhart and Kirk McBride. Info: BishopsStock.com. OCEAN PINES PLAYERS PRESENT ‘DON’T RUFFLE THE RED FEATHERS’ — St. Peter’s
Lutheran Church Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show begins at 7 p.m. The comedy is about six women on a mission of revenge. Tickets cost $15 and include wine, punch, snacks and entertainment before the show, as well as, dessert, coffee and tea at intermission. Also, crafters, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction to raise funds for a youth scholarship fund and the church’s outreach activities. Reservations: 410-600-0462.
STUFF THE BUS FOOD DRIVE — Brandywine Senior Living at Fenwick Island, 21111 Arrington Drive, Selbyville, DE, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Benefits Diakonia in West Ocean City. Donations can be dropped off at the bus in the parking lot. Info: 302-436-0808.
TURKEY SHOOT — Synepuxent Rod & Gun Club, 7909 Purnell Crossing Road, Berlin, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Benefits Ocean CityBerlin Boy Scout Troop 225. Bring your own 12 or 20 gauge shotgun, ammo provided. Rounds start at $2. Win restaurant gift cards, hotel stays, sporting goods, etc. Ruger 10/22 rifle raffle, breakfast, lunch and baked goods available. Info: Matt Norman, 443-366-5882 or scoutmaster@octroop225.org. VETERANS BENEFIT SEMINAR — Ameri-
can Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Learn about healthcare eligibility, benefits, home loan guaranty and the new VA eBenefits portal. Cost is free. Info: Service Officer Bill Wolf, 443-366-2994 or serviceofficervva@gmail.com.
INTERNATIONAL SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSS DAY — Zenna Wellness Studio, 10 S.
Main Street, Berlin, 12:30 p.m. Event fea-
tures screening of the film “Family Journey: Healing and Hope After a Suicide,” followed by a meal of thanksgiving and discussion. Admission is free. RSVP at www.survivorday.org/event/berlin-md.
MODEL TRAIN DISPLAYS — Delaware Seaside Railroad Club, Clayton Crossing, 32422 Royal Blvd., Dagsboro, Del., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., year round. See five layouts. Info: Bill Ziegler, wjziegler1@verizon.net or 302-5370964.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN DINNER — New Hope Methodist Church,
Willards, 35815 Woodyard Road, Willards, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Menu includes mashed potatoes, greens, string beans, macaroni and cheese, beets, biscuits, dessert and coffee. Cost is $12 for adults. Carryouts available. Info: 410543-8244.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices. Info: 410524-8196.
FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. Info: 410641-7717, Ext. 3006. BUILD IT! — Pocomoke library, 301 Mar-
ket St., 10 a.m. to noon. Build-it-yourself activities for children 18 month to 3 years old. Info: 410-957-0878.
3RD ANNUAL MIDTOWN BOARDWALK SURFIN’ SANTA & CANDYWALK — Town-
Center, 67th Street Midtown Boardwalk, Ocean City. Surfin’ Santa and his elves will arrive at 11:45 a.m. Live, Steel Drummer Boy Holiday music in front of Ron Jon Surf Shop from noon to 2 p.m., while children visit Santa. Each child, ages 1-12 years, receives an empty stocking. They may fill their stocking by visiting each TownCenter shop during the Candywalk. Many shops will feature holiday specials. Rain date is Nov. 22. Info: Patti, 443-880-7795.
FREE FAMILY ART DAY — Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th Street, 10 a.m. to noon. Children of all ages and their guardians are welcome to drop in and make a multi-media project using pumpkins and gourds. No charge and no experience needed. Info: www.artleagueofoceancity.org or 410524-9433.
SUN. Nov. 22
THANKSGIVING SERVICE — Atlantic United Methodist Church, 4th St., 7 p.m. Ocean City Christian Ministers Association will host the community’s Thanksgiving service which will include praise
and worship songs, hymns, choir, testimonies and brief message. Bring packaged food and funds for the offering. Desserts and fellowship after service. Info: 410-289-7430.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR — Holy Savior Church Hall, 1705 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 410289-0652 or office@stmarystaroftheseaocmd.com.
STUFF THE BUS FOOD DRIVE — Brandywine Senior Living at Fenwick Island, 21111 Arrington Drive, Selbyville, DE, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Benefits Diakonia in West Ocean City. Donations can be dropped off at the bus in the parking lot. Info: 302-436-0808. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST SPECIAL — Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Menu includes scrambled eggs, western omelet, bacon, sausage, home fries, chipped beef, toast, French toast, pancakes, blueberry pancakes, orange juice and coffee. Cost is $9 for adults and $4 for children 7 and younger. Info: 410-524-7994.
OCEAN PINES PLAYERS PRESENT ‘DON’T RUFFLE THE RED FEATHERS’ — St. Peter’s
Lutheran Church Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Doors open at 3 p.m. and show begins at 4 p.m. The comedy is about six women on a mission of revenge. Tickets cost $15 and include wine, punch, snacks and entertainment before the show, as well as, dessert, coffee and tea at intermission. Also, crafters, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction to raise funds for a youth scholarship fund and the church’s outreach activities. Reservations: 410-600-0462.
SUNDAY NIGHT SERENITY AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Woodlands in
Ocean Pines, Independent Living Apartment Building, 1135 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 7:30 p.m.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, noon to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Info: Rob, 443-783-3529. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS #169 — At-
lantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Group is a 12-step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly. Info: Bett, 410-202-9078.
MON. Nov. 23
SOCIAL 1 1/2 — Bethany United
Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. Christian social club for those 50
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CALENDAR and older are welcome to enjoy games, activities, bike rides, prayer and friendship. Info: 410-641-2136 or Bethany21811@gmail.com.
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DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus,
Sweet Adeline’s, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410641-6876. Berlin group No. 169, Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING —
CPAP MASK FITTING — Atlantic General
Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin. Free, monthly mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.
WRITING FOR WELLNESS — Ocean Pines
library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:30-3 p.m. No prior writing experience needed. Info: Don Winslow, 410-208-6613.
TUES. Nov. 24 YOUNG & RESTLESS ‘SIMPLE MACHINES’ — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 10:30
a.m. For 3 to 7 year old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org.
STORY TIME — Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 10:30 a.m. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org.
Berlin group 331, Worcester County
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING -
Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5:30-7 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: jeanduck47@gmail.com.
ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE - WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 5 p.m. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. Info: dillon128@aol.com.
SWEDISH MASSAGE - Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2 p.m. Witness a full-body massage and have your questions answered. Info: 410-524-1818. Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 10:30 a.m. Stories, activities and crafts that introduce children, 3 years and older, to science, technology, engineering and math. Info: 410-957-0878.
EARLY STEM STORIES & ACTIVITIES -
WED. Nov. 25
STORY TIME — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org.
THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP — Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Hwy., Berlin, 7 p.m. Sing praises, share prayers and reflect on meditations of thanksgiving. Info: Rev. Connie, 410-641-5194 or wesconnie55@gmail.com. MODEL TRAIN DISPLAYS — Delaware Sea-
side Railroad Club, Clayton Crossing, 32422 Royal Blvd., Dagsboro, Del., Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m., year round. See five layouts. Info: Bill Ziegler, wjziegler1@verizon.net or 302-537-0964.
BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean
City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, rear of the Fenwick
Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo. Info: 410-250-2645.
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB — Meets every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by dancing 6:30-9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Info: 302200-DANCE (3262). KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY — Meets every
Wednesday at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. Info: 410-641-7330.
BAYSIDE BEGINNINGS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:30 p.m.
OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING — Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, 6 p.m. Info: 410-641-1700 or kbates@taylorbank.com.
ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE - WOC
Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, noon. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. Info: dillon128@aol.com.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP — At-
lantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 7-8 p.m. The group gathers the fourth Wednesday of each month. Pre-registration is not necessary. Info: Pastoral Care Services, 410-641-9725 or gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org.
THURS. Nov. 26
FARMERS’ MARKET — 10019 Old Ocean
City Blvd., Berlin, 3-6 p.m. Featuring local in season produce, gluten free and gluten full baked products, eggs, honey, kettle korn, natural pet treats, soaps and more. Info: 410-713-8803.
BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday,
Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, Del., 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410524-0649; or Dianne, 302-541-4642.
BINGO — American Legion Post 166,
2308 Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City, every Thursday, year round. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Food available. Open to the public. Info: 410289-3166.
YOUNG WRITERS Second grade writers at Buckingham Elementary School in Christine Williams' class personalize their Writers Workshop folders to represent their likes and interests. The folders are used to organize their ideas and drafts throughout the writing process. Pictured are students Bryaden Hawks, Joseph Field, Jermaine Farmer, Camryn Terrell, Paige Windsor, Eleanor Zollinger and Micah Harlacher.
CHAIR AEROBICS — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 1-2 p.m. Free will offering appreciated. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Senior Adult Min-
istry. Info: 410-524-7474.
COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines library, 11107
Cathell Road, 11 a.m. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. Info: 410-2518163.
ONGOING EVENTS
WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS — More than one million holiday lights throughout Ocean City, Nov. 19 through Jan 3, 2016. The heated Winterfest Village Pavilion at Northside Park, 200 125th St., features hot chocolate, the Yukon Cornelius gift shop, photos with Santa and the Winterfest Express. Tour the hundreds of animated, lighted displays. Cost is $5 for adults, children 12 and younger ride free. Hours are Sunday through Thursday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Info: 800-626-2326, 410-250-0125 or www.ococean.com. WIN THE WINDOW CONTEST — From Nov.
13 through Dec. 18 shoppers of participating downtown Berlin businesses can enter to win $3,000+ in merchandise and gift certificates. Shoppers will get a ticket entry for every $10 they spend on eligible items at participating businesses. Ten tickets are given for a $100 purchase. Tickets can be dropped off at any participating business. Drawing will take place Dec. 18. Need not be present to win. Info: www.BerlinMainStreet.com. Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., during November. Schedule an individual tutorial: 410-641-0650.
ONE-ON-ONE E-READER INSPIRATION —
FALL BUS TRIP — Tour NASA’s Wallops
Flight Facility on Dec. 8. Cost is $35. Open to the public. Buses depart from the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Reservations required: 410-6417052. Info: www.OceanPines.org.
FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES — Temple Bat
Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, every Friday, 7:30 p.m. A reform Jewish Synagogue. Info: 410-641-4311.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT & ADVOCACY GROUP — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, noon to 1:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of every month. Info: 410-524-7474.
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67 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.
HELP WANTED MODEL CASTING
for South Moon Under
Female applicants must be 5'8" or taller and fit a size 2 dress and size 25 jean. Male applicants must be 6' or taller and fit a size 32"-34" pant. All applicants must be of legal working age. Work permits required for anyone under the age of 18. Email your name, contact info, age, height and sizes with a head shot and full length shot to: models@southmoonunder.com. We will contact you if you fit the criteria.
Thank you for your interest.
HELP WANTED
FLOOR COVERING ACCOUNT MANAGER
Busy floor covering store seeks self-motivated, reliable, professional individual to manage new customer accounts & perform outside marketing/networking in order to establish additional accounts. Complete knowledge & experience with accurate measuring, estimating, & contracting of all aspects of floor coverings is required. For more information contact Mike at Mike’s Carpet Connection 302-537-1899 or email your resume to mike@mikescarpetconnection.com
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Multi-talented Newspaper Reporter
HELP WANTED
Customer Service Position Must have experience in customer service, punch out and trim. Valid driver’s license and transportation are required. Apply in person Beachwood Inc., 11632 Worcester Hwy., Showell, MD 21862
Make 2015 the year of “Beauty” for you and others!
Work F/T or P/T, set your own hours, and make up to 50% commission. To become a Representative or to order product email snowhillavon@ comcast.net Like me on Facebook & for more beauty tips go to christinesbeautyshop
Ever-growing weekly newspaper with strong ties to the community is looking for a versatile reporter with writing and reporting skills, and a passion for sports. Duties include news, sports, business and feature writing, along with photography. Quark® experience is a plus. Full-time position with some nights and weekends. Send resume and writing samples to weekly.newspaper.job@gmail.com
---Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Employment Opportunities:
Year Round, Full/Part Time: Housekeeping House Staff, Bartender, Room Attendants (van will pick up in Salisbury)
Free Employee Meals and Great Benefits. Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V
Window Treatment Sales
We are seeking a bright, energetic individual with experience in window treatment sales to join our sales team. This is a year around position for a person looking to establish a career. You will work in a beautiful showroom environment with a large product selection alongside other sales professionals. You must be a good communicator, well organized and excited about the opportunity for significant income. The position also includes sales of floor covering, utilizing a superior consumer-friendly selection system which we will train you in. The work week is 5 days and includes weekends. We will pay a salary during the learning period which will convert to salary plus commission and benefits afterward. Fax your resume to Buddy at 410-524-3100 or call 410-524-1800 to schedule an interview.
Homeworks Carpet One 85th & Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, MD 410-524-1800
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Century Taxi - Now hiring day & night Taxi & Shuttle Van Drivers. Call 302-569-4959.
General Manager
Clerical FT/PT YR Good pay. Small firm looking for right person. Rental/Bookkeeping. Experience a plus. Excel/ Word/QBooks. Resume to: Fred@ParadiseOC.com.
Now Hiring Amusement Rides Mechanic Full-time, year-round. Call 410-289-8051 or email joboffer2013@yahoo.com.
Retiree PT Carpenter
needed with own tools, flexible hours 3-4 days per week. Good references needed. Contact Gene Brewis with Harbour Island at 14th Street on the bay. Nice place to work.
410-251-1423
Palmer Gosnell Hospitality LLC, is currently accepting resumes for the position of
The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD
Year Round • Housekeepers • Hskp. Floor Supervisor • General Maintenance • YR Bellman
Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com
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Sales Manager
Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City, MD Opening spring 2016. We are looking for a person that has previous hotel sales experience and looking to join an exciting new hotel and management team! Please send all inquiries and resumes to smcmahon@ palmergosnell.com EOE M/F/D/V Classifieds www.baysideoc.com www.oceancitytoday.net
SELL REAL ESTATE AT THE BEACH Interested in a career in Real Estate?
Coldwell Banker School of Real Estate is offering Licensing Classes Now SPACE IS LIMITED
Contact Kelley Bjorkland at 443-424-8329 or kelley.bjorkland@cbmove.com or visit www.CBRBSchool.com Nothing in this document is intended to create an employment relationship. Any affiliation by you with the Company is intended to be that of an independent contractor agent. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC
in Ocean City, MD Full Time Salary + benefits Prefer supervision, sales & customer service experience. E-mail resume to: Attn: Fred Davis dinosaurcanyon@gmail.com or fax resume to: 417-332-0883
RENTALS RENTALS
YR, 2BR Condo, 142nd St. Available now! $995/mo. + utils. Winter Rental - 3BR Townhouse on 28th Street. Available Nov. 1st. $700/mo. + utils. Call John 410-7268948. Rental Y/R 2BR/1-1/2BA Townhouse NOC. Fully furnished. $1,100/mo. + sec. dep. No pets. 443-996-4466
RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $200 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764
YR - MIDTOWN OCEANBLOCK First Floor 3BR, 1.5BA Beautifully renovated New appl.’s & hardwood floors. No pets. Ref’s & Sec. Dep. Req. $1095 per mo. Victor 410-422-5164
Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-289-8888 www.holidayoc.com
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Deadline for Classifieds will be Monday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. RENTALS
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APARTMENTS FOR RENT *2BR, WOC, YR $1000/mo. *1BR, YR, Berlin $1000/mo. *1BR YR, Berlin $800/mo. *3BR House, YR, Bay Street $800/mo. *2BR, WR, Downtown OC $600-800/mo. For more information 443-614-4007 Willards
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Light & Airy Available Immediately Quiet, Friendly Community CAC/Heat * W/W Ample Storage All Appliances Please Call 410-835-2951 MON., WED. & THURS. Equal Housing Opportunity
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Winter Rental - OC Maryland. 2BR/2BA Bayfront 39th St. $650/mo. + util. & sec. dep. Top floor available now. No smoking/pets. 703-9698485 WR - 2BR/2BA - Fully furn. $925/mo. Utils. & cable included. W/D, DW. No smoking/pets. Dec 1st-May 1st. Call 717-816-1790.
2BR/2BA Fully Remodeled, Bright Furnished House in WOC. Near Harbor. Potential studio in loft. Vaulted ceilings, fireplace & deck. Optional Y/R $1230/month includes water. 240-620-3040
For Rent. Three rooms and kitchen. Utilities not included. West Ocean City. $900. Small pet ok. Nice and clean environment. Call 631-9493342. YR, Ocean Pines, 3BR/2BA Home - Clean, like new, 1400 sq. ft., 2-car garage, deck. $1450/mo. + utils. No smoking/pets. 410-236-1231 YR, Oceanside, Mid-Town, 4BR/1BA Apt. - Ocean view, plenty of parking. Great location! $1250/mo. + utils. 1 mo. sec. deposit req’d. 443-8802486
3BR/2BA Remodeled Mobile. Waterfront. $1,000/mo. Not including utilities. Call Howard Martin Realty, 410352-5555. OC Winter Rental - 1 Bedroom Efficiency Apt., 47th St., fully furnished. $750/mo. Utilities and cable included. 443506-2738
2BR/1BA on Bayshore Drive, sleeps 6. $500/mo. + utils. Available 10/1. Call Holtz Property Management 410208-4800.
Winter Rental - 2BR Apt. $215/wk. Sec. deposit req’d. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED. No pets. 410-289-5831 YR, NOC, 145th St., Bayside. 4BR/1BA - Ground level, plenty of parking. $1250/mo. + utils. 1 mo sec. deposit req’d. 443-8802486
YR, Large 5BR/4BA Apt. Off 104th St., $1600/mo. + utils. 1 mo. sec. deposit req’d. Sleeps 12. Walking distance to stores and mall. 443-8802486
ROOMMATES
YR/Seasonal OP House. 2 rooms available. Shared bath. $575/mo. Includes utilities, WiFi. Just move in. Pets ok. No smoking. Professional females. 410-208-3570 Blue Turtle Apts. on 57th St. $350 a month includes everything. 410-422-4780
Classifieds 410-723-6397 REAL REAL ESTATE ESTATE
Owner Financing - Downtown, 2BR/1.5BA Condo. Storage, furnished. $125,000. 20% DN. Call for details, 410352-3131. Bishopville Waterfront Lot Bulkheaded, Ready to Build, Navigable Water. $220,000. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
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Office Spaces For Rent in Prime West Ocean City Location, Units 7 & 8 in Herring Creek Professional Center. Call 410-213-1200. Self-Storage Units on Route 50. Small unit $80/mo., 150 sq. ft. $125/mo., 300 sq. ft. $200/mo. Call Bill 301-5375391.
2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200.
Upscale Mid-town Office Space in O.C. for Lease.
Last Suite available. 1100 sq. ft. Call Brian 443-880-2225
OFFICE SPACE / ARTIST STUDIO FOR LEASE
Waterfront End Unit Townhouse
Historic Berlin, Md. Two adjoining rooms 700 total square feet $425/month Available immediately
3BR (1st Floor Master) 2.5BA, 3-season room and deck. 1 car garage. Ocean Pines. $375,000.
443-513-0392
410-973-1475
FOR FOR SALE SALE BYOWNER OWNER BY
Ocean City Condo for Sale by Owner Top floor/end unit, 1BR/1BA - Great canal view on 28th Street, furn., W/D. $119,000. Call 724-2904528.
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL
Berlin, 225 sq. ft. Office Space, $275/mo. includes utils. Warehouse Space For Rent. Approx. 600 sq. ft., $500/month, utils included. Call 410-726-5471 or 410641-4300. 1196 & 1743 sq. ft. Commercial Spaces For Rent Starting Immediately! @ Trader Lee’s Village, WOC. Corner of Rt. 50 and 611. Call Bob Jester 410-430-4480.
For more details
AUCTIONS
The contents of mini storage units will be sold at public auction. Units to be auctioned: B4/B11/B31/ B39/B64/B84/S72/ S30/S115/S181/ S207/S213/S502/S505/L15 /O43/O97/O106/O107/ O168/O170. Units are being sold due to non-payment of rent. Common items in units are, household items, furniture, tools, fishing equipment, antique and vintage items. Date: SATURDAY, November 21, 2015 Time: 9AM #1 Starting @ Berlin Mini Storage (Rt. 346) #2 Continues at OC Mini Storage (Rt. 50) #3 Finishes at OC Mini Storage (Rt. 611) Terms: CASH ONLY! Auctioneer: Tom Janasek
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SERVICES
Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service. 410-352-5555
DONATIONS DONATIONS
Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 410-726-1051.
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DONATE AUTOS, TRUCKS, RV'S. LUTHERAN MISSION SOCIETY. Your donation helps local families with food, clothing, shelter, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA License #W1044. 410-636-0123 or www.LutheranMissionSociety.org BUSINESS SERVICES
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PUBLIC NOTICES Alba Law Group, P.A. 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 1814 DUN SWAMP ROAD POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 CASE NUMBER 23-C-15-000244 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Crystal L. Woods, John Woods, recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 5354, folio 113, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863 on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 5354, folio 113, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 5163, folio 321. The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $23,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within ten (10) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 5.00000% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to
the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. Defaulting purchaser also agrees to pay the Substituted Trustees’ attorney a fee of $250.00 in connection with the filing of a motion to resell. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-11/19/3t _________________________________ Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 5001 Atlantic Avenue, Unit 202 Ocean City, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Derrick S. Sieber, dated February 6, 2007, and recorded in Liber 4956, Folio 89, and re-recorded in Liber 5131, Folio 747 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction at Circuit Court for Worcester County, Courthouse Door for Worcester County, Snow Hill, MD on’ November 24, 2015 at 11:00 AM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND KNOWN AS Unit 202, Mooring Condominium, Town of Ocean City, situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust, carrying Tax ID No. 10071208.
The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, agreements, easements, covenants and rights of way of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $76,500.00 will be required at the time of sale in the form of cash, certified check, or other form as the Substitute Trustees determine acceptable. No deposit shall be required of the noteholder where the noteholder bids in the property at auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, time being of the essence for purchaser. In the event that settlement does not occur within the said ten days, the purchaser shall be in default. Upon such default the Trustees may file a Motion and Order to Resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, and purchaser(s) hereby consent to entry of such resale order without further notice, in which case the deposit shall be forfeited and all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then readvertise and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser; or, without reselling the property, the Trustees may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser. Interest to be paid on the purchase money less the stated deposit called for herein, at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustee. There shall be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason, including but not limited to exceptions to sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, Court administration of the foreclosure or unknown title defects. All taxes, ground rent, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges/ assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, are to be adjusted to the date of auction and thereafter are to be assumed by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, agricultural transfer tax, if any and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of damage to the property from the date of auction forward. If the Substitute Trustee does not convey title for any reason, including but not limited to the Secured Party executing a forbearance agreement with the borrower(s) described in the above-mentioned Deed of Trust, or allowing the borrower(s)
to execute their right to reinstate or payoff the subject loan, prior to the sale, with or without the Substitute Trustee’s prior knowledge, or if the sale is not ratified for any reason including errors made by the Substitute Trustees, the foreclosure sale shall be null and void and of no effect, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit without interest. Further terms and particulars may be announced at time of sale, and purchaser may be required to execute a Memorandum of Sale at the time of auction. (Matter #18928) Jeffrey Nadel, Scott Nadel, Daniel Menchel and John-Paul Douglas, Substitute Trustees MDC Auctioneers 606 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 206, Towson, Maryland 21204 410-825-2900 OCD-11/5/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 103 BUCKINGHAM RD. A/R/T/A 103 W. BUCKINGHAM RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 17, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5040, Folio 246 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $360,000.00 and an original interest rate of 1.24% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 1, 2015 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $22,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in
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PUBLIC NOTICES the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 108 120TH ST., UNIT #8 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 20, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5041, Folio 656 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $175,500.00 and an original interest rate of 7.00000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 1, 2015 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit Number 8, Phase VI, Building I of the “Club Ocean Villas Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $21,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any
governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-11/12/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 8 SHORE POINT DR. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated July 21, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4755, Folio 305 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $960,000.00 and an original interest rate of 4.25000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 1, 2015 AT 3:36 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any build-
ings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit LUS-BAS as shown on plats entitled “Sunset Island Land Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $127,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the
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PUBLIC NOTICES Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-11/12/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 16 WATERTOWN RD. OCEAN PINES, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated April 29, 2011 and recorded in Liber 5676, Folio 363 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $209,549.00 and an original interest rate of 4.875% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 24, 2015 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $24,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of
homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-11/5/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 909 CLARKE AVE. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated August 18, 2010 and recorded in Liber 5525, Folio 78 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of
$84,766.00 and an original interest rate of 5.00000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 24, 2015 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $9,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall
have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-11/5/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Phyllis Bennett Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15000986
NOTICE ORDERED, this 30th day of October, 2015 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 300 Robin Drive, Unit 305, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 30th day of November, 2015 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 23rd day of November, 2015, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $89,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-11/5/3t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: PETER YURCISIN ESTATE NO. 16294
NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate:
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PUBLIC NOTICES You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Nona M. Clubb, 108 8th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842 for judicial probate for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at Worcester County Court House, Court Room 4, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 12/08/2015 at 10:15 a.m. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 11/12/2015 OCD-11/12/2t _________________________________ HAROLD B. GORDY JR., ESQ. AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 11047 RACETRACK ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16297 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CHARLES R. HOWES Notice is given that Charles R. Howes Jr., 10093 Maplewood Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042, was on November 05, 2015 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Charles R. Howes who died on May 18, 2015, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 5th day of May, 2016. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not 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. Charles R. Howes Jr. Personal Representative True Test Copy
Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 12, 2015 OCD-11/12/3t _________________________________ Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000 Jeffrey Nadel Scott Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, MD 20705 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff v. Renee Lorraine Chase 417 Nautical Lane Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15000662
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 30th day of October, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 30th day of November, 2015, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 23rd day of November, 2015. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $195,000.00. The property sold herein is known as 417 Nautical Lane, Ocean City, MD 21842. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/5/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. James W. Beauchamp Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15001022
NOTICE ORDERED, this 3rd day of November, 2015 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 204 Payne Avenue, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substi-
tute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 7th day of December, 2015 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 30th day of November, 2015, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $58,482.53. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-11/12/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 COUNCIL OF UNIT OWNERS OF OCEAN HIGH CONDOMINIUM, INC. Plaintiff v. CALKINS FAMILY TRUST, LLC et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-15-1206
NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 5th day of November, 2015, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr. , Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 7th day of December, 2015, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before thd 30th day of November, 2015. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Timeshare Wk 46, #F-9 Wk 21, #C-16 Wk 46, #G-28 Wk 16, #C-13 Wk 47, #D-5 Wk 17, #F-9 Wk 41, #D-5 Wk 18, #E-8 Wk 17, #G-24 Wk 42, #G-28 Wk 50, #C-14 Wk 52, #C-19 Wk 17, #G-26 Wk 17, #C-13 Wk17, #C-11 Wk43, #G-31 Wk40,#C-18 Wk46, #C-22
Price $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Susan Braniecki Clerk
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SUMMARY NOTICE OF BOND SALE $18,000,000 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND General Obligation Municipal Purpose Bonds of 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, Maryland (the “City”) will receive electronic bids via PARITY® for the $18,000,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Bonds of 2015 (the “Bonds”) until 11:00 a.m. local Ocean City, Maryland time on: Thursday, December 10, 2015 or on such other date as may be selected by the Mayor. The Bonds will be dated as of the date of delivery and will mature on December 1 in the years 2017 through 2036 as more fully described in the Notice of Sale. No bid for less than all of the Bonds will be considered. The Bonds will be awarded based on the lowest interest cost to the City, determined in accordance with the true interest cost (TIC) method. All bids must be accompanied by a good faith deposit in the amount of $360,000, payable by wire transfer to the City, or by a check or surety bond as provided in the Notice of Sale. Copies of the Preliminary Official Statement and the Notice of Sale relating to the Bonds may be obtained from the office of the Finance Administrator of the City, located at City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, or from Davenport & Company LLC, 8600 LaSalle Road, Suite 324, Towson, Maryland 21286 (410-296-9426). OCD-11/19/2t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB JR, ESQ 108 N. 8TH ST. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 16302 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN J. GENZANO III Notice is given that Frances Gatto, 22 Deep Pond Lane, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, was on November 12, 2015 appointed personal representative of the small estate of John J. Genzano III who died on December 8, 2013, 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
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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. Frances Gatto Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 19, 2015 OCD-11/19/1t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16300 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARSHA A. STANTON Notice is given that Jacqueline S. Donohue, 10354 Keyser Point Rd., Ocean City, MD 21842, was on November 12, 2015 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Marsha A. Stanton who died on October 16, 2015, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 12th day of May, 2016. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of
the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not 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. Jacqueline S. Donohue 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 19, 2015 OCD-11/19/3t _________________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE CASE NO. 9508 (j) 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 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. OCD-11/19/2t _________________________________ Town of Berlin
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION December 2, 2015 – 5:30 PM Berlin Town Hall – Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Agenda Adoption 3. Approval of Minutes: October 7, 2015 4. Jenny Sheppard- Case # 2015-215-21, 408 South MainRenovation 5. Comments from the Public 6. Comments from Staff 7. Comments from the Commissioners 8. Comments from the Chairman 9. Adjournment Any persons having questions about the above-referenced meeting or any persons needing special ac-
NOTICE OF LIVE AUCTION Beach Equipment Parcel Franchises $500 Minimum Bid Requirement for each Parcel A public auction will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on 301 Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City, Maryland for the following north end beach parcel franchises: Flying Cloud, Pyramid and Plaza Condos Atlantis, Quay and Golden Sands Condos Capri, Irene and Rainbow Condos High Point South, High Point North and Seawatch Condos Fountainhead, Carousel and 118th Street 122nd, 123rd and 124th Streets 125th,126th and 127th Streets 128th,129th and 130th Streets 131st, 132nd and 133rd Streets 140th,141st,142nd Streets 143rd,144th,145th and 146th Streets to MD/DE Line ON AUCTION DAY, the successful bidder shall: (1) Provide satisfactory proof of identity and legal age (i.e. Driver’s License or Government-issued Photo ID) (2) Pay a Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) deposit for each successful bid. Please bring cash, cashier’s checks or certified checks payable to the Mayor and City Council. PERSONAL CHECKS NOT ACCEPTED. (3) Sign a statement authorizing the Mayor and Council to make inquiry of personal background, financial and credit worthiness. On the dates specified below, the successful bidder shall: (1) Submit a personal Credit Report on or before Monday, December 7, 2015 (2) Pay 20% of the annual fee for each parcel less the $500.00 deposit to the Billing Office in City Hall on Monday, December 7, 2015 (3) Obtain, at the operator's own expense, comprehensive general liability insurance coverage and products liability insurance coverage in at least the amount of $1,000,000.00 combined single limit, which insurance coverage shall name the Mayor and City Council as an additional insured, and a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage shall be furnished to the Mayor and City Council by the operator and be approved by Ocean City's City Clerk before contract endorsement. (4) Sign a three year contract (2016- 2018) for each parcel. An auction bid packet can be found at http://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/city-clerk/ or email dchavis@oceancitymd.gov to request the information. Please direct questions to 410-289-8842. OCD-11/12/2t ____________________________________________________________________
commodations should contact Dave Engelhart at 410-641-4143. Written materials in alternate formats for persons with disabilities are made available upon request. TTY users dial 7-1-1 in the State of Maryland or 1-800-735-2258 outside Maryland. OCD-11/19/1t _________________________________
NOTICE The following Ordinance was passed by the Council and approved by the Mayor of the Town of Berlin on Monday, November 9, 2015. The Ordinance will go into effect as of November 30, 2015, unless petitioned to referendum in accordance with Charter Section C3-12. Ordinance No. 2015-07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF BERLIN (THE “TOWN”) TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER THE TOWN to issue and sell FROM TIME TO TIME, upon its full faith and credit, general
obligation bonds in ONE OR MORE SERIES IN an aggregate principal amount not to exceed Three Million dollars ($3,000,000.00), the proceeds of the sale thereof to be used and applied FOR THE public purpose of FINANCING, REIMBURSING OR REFINANCING COSTS OF acquiring certain property known GENERALLY as the FORMER Tyson property, undertaking a feasibility study AND environmental remediation activities with respect to such property, IMPLEMENTING USES ON SUCH PROPERTY, ACQUIRING NEARBY PROPERTIES, IF NECESSARY, TO FACILITATE THOSE USES, AND UNDERTAKING RELATED ACTIVITIES AND PAYING RELATED COSTS AS FURTHER DESCRIBED HEREIN; determining that the bonds OF EACH SERIES be sold AT A private NEGOTIATED Sale AND NOT AT A PUBLIC SALE unless BY RESOLUTION the council provides for the solicitation of competitive bids at public sale OF ANY SERIES OF the BONDS; authorizing the adoption of
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PUBLIC NOTICES a resolution or resolutions of the Council to determine, APPROVE OR provide for various matters relating to the authorization, sale, security, issuance, delivery, payment, PREPAYMENT OR redemption of and for EACH SERIES OF the bonds; AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE Town to issue and sell FROM TIME TO TIME ONE OR MORE SERIES OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED Three Million dollars ($3,000,000.00), PRIOR TO AND IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF ANY OF THE BONDS AUTHORIZED HEREBY in order to finance OR REIMBURSE project costs on an interim basis; AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE Town to issue and sell from time to time ONE OR MORE SERIES OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN ORDER TO REFUND ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF THIS ordinance (including paying related costs of issuance and interest on such refunding bonds), provided that, the aggregate principal amount of any such SERIES of refunding bonds shall not exceed one hundred thirty percent (130%) of the aggregate principal amount of the bonds refunded therefrom; PROVIDING
THAT ANY SUCH SERIES OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OR REFUNDING BONDS SHALL BE SOLD AT PRIVATE SALE, UNLESS OTHERWISE DETERMINED BY the COUNCIL BY RESOLUTION, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNCIL TO DETERMINE CERTAIN MATTERS RELATING TO ANY SUCH SERIES OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OR REFUNDING BONDS BY RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF AD VALOREM TAXES SUFFICIENT FOR, AND PLEDGING THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT AND UNLIMITED TAXING POWER OF THE TOWN TO, the prompt payment of the PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST on each series of the bonds, bond anticipation notes AND refunding bonds issued pursuant to THE AUTHORITY OF this ordinance (THE “OBLIGATIONS”); providing that the principal of and interest on EACH SERIES OF THE OBLIGATIONS also may be paid from any other sources of revenue lawfully available to the Town for such purpose; PROVIDING THAT CERTAIN OFFICIALS MAY TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN IN THE EVENT OF A REISSUANCE OF ANY OF THE OBLIGATIONS AUTHORIZED
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HEREBY; PROVIDING THAT ANY OF the OBLIGATIONS AUTHORIZED HEREBY MAY BE CONSOLIDATED WITH ANY BONDS, BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES AND/OR REFUNDING BONDS AUTHORIZED BY the COUNCIL AND ISSUED AS A SINGLE SERIES OF BONDS, BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES AND/OR REFUNDING BONDS; authorizing and directing appropriate officials and employees of the Town to take any and all action necessary to complete and close the sale, ISSUANCE and delivery of the OBLIGATIONS AUTHORIZED HEREBY; providing for the publication of this title; PROVIDING THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE LIBERALLY CONSTRUED; and otherwise generally relating to the issuance, sale, delivery and payment of AND FOR the OBLIGATIONS AUTHORIZED hereby. The Ordinance can be viewed in its entirety at Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OCD-11/19/2t _________________________________ WILLIAM T. SMITH III ESQ ONE PLAZA EAST STE. 102 EAST MAIN STREET SALISBURY, MD 21801
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16309 Notice is given that the Superior Court of New Castle County, DE appointed Linda M. Mele, 908 Benge Road, P.O. Box 1150, Hockessin, DE 19707 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Daniel M. Mele who died on April 09, 2014 domiciled in PA, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is William T. Smith III whose address is One Plaza East, Ste. 102, Salisbury, MD 21801. 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 no-
tice, 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. Linda M. Mele Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: November 19, 2015 OCD-11/19/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Kenneth Savitz Caroline Fields Jennifer Rochino 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Maureen T. Terry 10105 War Admiral Lane Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15000228
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 16th day of November, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 10105 War Admiral Lane, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 21st day of December, 2015, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 14th day of December, 2015. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $374,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/19/3t _________________________________
Commentary
Code at odds with hotels’ economics
It’s a dilemma. That would be the problem posed by the need to rehabilitate old buildings downtown versus a zoning code that strives to bring some kind of uniformity to the otherwise inconsistent building patterns of days gone by. Case in point: The Commander Hotel, as it now stands, needs extensive renovation if it is to be competitive in a resort that seems to gain at least one major lodging brand every year. Nostalgia and the charms of the past go only so far in carving out a profitable slice of the hotel/motel visitor market when the new and shiny draw great numbers. In addition, the hotel industry is a square foot business, meaning that hoteliers must bring in so much per square foot to make it all work. In the Commander’s case, it argues it needs to gain square feet by moving closer to the Boardwalk so it can add revenue-producing shops necessary to its continued existence. Yet, there is the zoning code, which in this instance restricts how close to the Boardwalk any structure can be. Nothing illustrates this dilemma better than the Board of Zoning Appeals’ 2-2 tie vote on whether the Commander can have what it says it needs. The problem the board has to consider at the hearing held to break this tie is what happens to the hotel if its request is denied. Does it hang on, figure out some other way to go, or gradually fade away because it no longer makes economic sense? How the board will vote at this next session is important to more than just the Commander, as a host of older buildings on nonconforming lots will be facing the same situation in the next few years. The fact is downtown wouldn’t be downtown without these older buildings, and the question to the board and other city officials is not whether this or that building should be granted extra flexibility, but whether there’s a profitable place for them downtown at all.
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Our turkey tradition
Do we really like it as much as we say we do, or are we just doing what we’ve always done?
Suppose the myth of the Pilgrims’ first Thanksgiving was different – and no, the happy indigenous residents of Massachusetts did not bring sweet potato and marshmallow casserole to the celebration as is widely believed – and that the main course of this fabled feast was not turkey. Blind followers of perceived tradition that we are, might we not be sitting down at the holiBy day table and marveling Stewart at a main course of Dobson something entirely different? A Butterball ‘possum perhaps? Instead of hearing Dad go on about the magnificence of the turkey, we would listen with delight as he says, “Hoo boy, that is one big oven-stuffing ‘possum. Who wants a drumstick. Got four of ‘em.” I say this because outside of holidays, we don’t eat much turkey, a circumstance that suggests we have been tricked into the turkey legend by commercial photographers and artists who don’t think baked woodchuck or something will cut it as a symbol of a bountiful season. Besides, we apparently don’t like turkey as much as we say we do. If turkey is something we truly enjoy, and considering that it is relatively inexpensive, we would see more of it on the table. But outside of turkey breast lunchmeat, phony baloney and bogus bacon, you just
don’t see it, notwithstanding the occasional Renaissance festival goof who walks around like Henry VIII while gnawing on a drumstick that’s big enough to have its own voting district. Oh, it also serves as faux hamburger (or shamburger), you say? Yes it does and it’s so limp you’d have to season it with Cialis or something to keep it from falling through the grill. The fact is, despite our turkey-related carryings on this time of year, we haven’t embraced the big bird as a go-to food. As evidence I ask you, seen any Turk-Fil-A’s lately? Turken McNuggets? Filet O Turk, Kentucky Fried ... Considering the domestic turkey’s origins, this is a strange development. As the story goes, Spanish explorers discovered turkeys in Mexico and took them back to Europe (undocumented though they were). At some point, Turkish merchants began to raise and sell them (really) throughout Europe. Eventually, the turkey trade trotted to England, where farmers began to fiddle with the breeding of this once wise and wily bird until – and this is true – they had big breasts and small brains. I need to add at this point that this was probably a coincidence and that one does not necessarily lead to the other. Anyway, the version of the domesticated turkeys we consume made it back to this continent as the colonies were being settled, although the late 16th Century models did not have a little button in them that popped up when they were thoroughly cooked. That being the case, the real Thanksgiving might have taken place a day after the great feast when early settlers emerged from isolated areas in the woods saying, “Thank God that’s over.” See PUBLIC EYE Page 78
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But as we all know, the Pilgrims did not necessarily have turkey for Thanksgiving, although they apparently did eat just about anything once starvation caused them to rethink their position on the basic food groups to include, some have said, all live matter. “Hooray, it’s half-price furry mammal night at the Miles Standish Dip n’ Sip. Let’s go.” It could be that we like to think of turkey as the chief entree this time of year because it’s easier to find one in the grocery store than something more authentic like, say, a roasting otter or broiler-sized heron, both of which the Pilgrims were known to have eaten. I suppose, however, that given our propensity to follow the dictates of tradition, the tale of the turkey has saved us in that regard. Otherwise, we might be saying, “Hoo boy, that’s one big oven-stuffing otter ... and, say, is that a blue heron ... with marshmallows? Yum.”
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NEW OFFICE
Shamrock Realty Group recently moved its main offices from Route 50 in Berlin to Route 589 (Racetrack Road) across from Ocean Pines. With the help of the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce, the group celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 17. Pictured in front are the grandchildren of owner Gary James, Amber, Kylie, Jacob and Tyler. Standing immediately behind the ribbon, from left, are Susan Lloyd, Ocean Pines Chamber Past President Terri Mahoney, Chamber member Carolyn Anthony, James, Shamrock Vice President Pam Wadler, Edie Brennan, Mary Burgess, Chamber member Sherrie Lassahn and Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino.
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