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Winter Festival Hundreds of people walk around the second annual Light Up Downtown Winter Festival, presented by the Ocean City Downtown Association, last Saturday on the Boardwalk at the inlet. The event included a tree lighting, vendors, food, crafts and games for children, a visit from Santa and musical entertainment by One Night Stand.
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Nov. 25, 2016) Peter Franchot, Maryland’s comptroller for the past decade, admitted last week that his office misdirected about $21.4 million worth of local income tax payments for years, and for most municipalities in Worcester, the outcome is favorable — except for Snow Hill, which ended up owing the state money. The error was initially believed to be confined to Montgomery County for $8.7 million, but another $12.7 million in misdirected funds was discovered later, according to published reports. Berlin will get the most back from the state, as Town Manager Laura Allen said she reSee BERLIN Page 5
Canyon sanctuary process will go forward Recreational fishing industry doesn’t like it one bit, while proponents say ‘don’t worry,’ restrictions won’t apply
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Nov. 25, 2016) National Aquarium officials are proceeding with their campaign to make the Baltimore Canyon a marine sanctuary, even though roughly 20 charter boat captains, marine owners and tournament organizers argued that it could be a detriment to the local fishing industry during meeting last Friday. “We still got a fight on our hands, and we’re starting to figure out how to move forward,” said Jim Motsko, the founder and director of the White Marlin Open after the meeting at the Marlin Club in West Ocean City.
A month ago, the National Aquarium launched a petition to establish the 28-mile long underwater rift as its first Urban National Marine Sanctuary. The designation would help protect the rare deepsea coral and ecosystem in the Baltimore Canyon by restricting offshore exploration for minerals, oil and gas. Since the canyon is one of the cornerstones of Ocean City’s fishing industry and, hence, its tourism market, sports fishing advocates have been pushing back on the designation. That culminated in a two-hour forum last week. Charter boat captain Franky Pettolina, the Ocean City Marlin Club president, saw the summit as a symbol of goodwill, but thought that the marine community argued in vain. “I appreciate that they came down and had a honest conversation, but I honestly thought it was See MATHIAS Page 3
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Mathias worried campaign risks resort’s legacy Continued from Page 1 all lip service,” he said. “My main concern still is how this will have implications on us and close out the fishing industry here. It’s a real possibility, making new regulations, when it’s happened elsewhere.” Under the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, any action that removes, injures or damages any sanctuary resource, fish included, are prohibited. National Aquarium Director of Conservation Laura Bankey, who attended the meeting, said people will still be able to fish if the Baltimore Canyon is made a marine sanctuary. “Unlike land conservation areas, everything is allowed to continue until it is closed off [in a marine sanctuary],” Bankey said. “Sanctuaries are supposed to be multi-use areas. It’s our intention that recreation and commercial fisheries will be able to use these just like they do today.” However, there is no specific provision for fishermen in the act. The process for a sanctuary designation takes years, and often includes public comment or the formation of a council that could include local leaders. But critics argue that the open-ended nature of the designation only makes the fishing industry more vulnerable. “It could take it out of the hands of normal managers, like the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council and NOAA [the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] and into those of the sanctuary people and their advisory committee,” Recreational Fishing Alliance Executive Director Jim Donofrio said. “They could say ‘no fishing in Au-
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gust’ because that’s when the tournaments are held. The tournaments bring in millions in house rentals, restaurants and at the docks through a trickle-down effect. We’re the best in conservation in the world right now. We don’t need to be crunched down by a group who thinks they’re doing something good, but they’re hurting us economically.” He added that several fish, such as tuna and the marlin are protected by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna. Other measures implemented by the MidAtlantic Fisheries Management Council also prevent bottom trawling in the offshore canyons from Montauk, New York down to Virginia. Prohibiting oil and gas exploration could also be addressed through other legislative avenues. “The bottom line is that this is
about money. They’re going to get all kind of handouts from the Obama Administration from this,” Donofrio said. “Everyone thought that Clinton would have been elected, and she would have carried out an aggressive anti-fishing policy, but now this nomination is going to the new administration.” The matter will be decided by the Secretary of Commerce, who is likely to change under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. Bankey labeled the claim that the National Aquarium would profit from the designation as false because it is included in the federal government’s budget under NOAA. Whatever money thrown the non-profit’s way is used for the sanctuary's management, educational outreach and research. “As much as we let the community
know what our intentions are, they have their reservations. Rightfully so because it’s their livelihood,” she said. “They don’t trust folks that have hurt them when it comes to closing off fishing. Unfortunately, that’s spilling over to this process.” Sen. Jim Mathias, who has been an active participant in this process, said that while he respected the objective of the sanctuary, it still posed a threat to Ocean City’s way of life. “Fishing is part of the legacy and culture here, and the true concern is that once something starts, it’s hard to reel back in,” Mathias said. The National Aquarium is planning to submit its application to designate the Baltimore Canyon as a sanctuary by the end of the year. More information about the sanctuary designation can be found at www.aqua.org/baltimorecanyon.
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Berlin, OC cut checks, Snow Hill owes $17K Continued from Page 1 ceived notice from the state that the municipality is owed $134,779 in back tax revenues. Ocean City is next, but is only getting a little more than half of what Berlin is being refunded at $76,800, according to City Manager Doug Miller. Pocomoke City is getting back about $31,000 due to the error, according to City Manager/City Attorney Ernie Crofoot. Snow Hill, however, was found to owe the state $17,784 according to Town Manager Kelly Pruitt. The money, which is expected to be delivered to the municipalities soon, will be deposited in the towns’ general funds, and each city or town council will decide what to do with the windfall.
As for Snow Hill, Franchot provided an overview on what the repayment schedule would look like in his official comment on the situation. “For those jurisdictions that owe money as a result of this reconciliation process, we are mitigating the financial impacts by providing ample time for long-term budget planning,” the statement reads. “Those jurisdictions will not have to begin repaying what is owed until 2024, and they will have the flexibility to repay the funds over the course of 10 years from that point forward.” Franchot said he is implementing a new initiative, Project Perfect, to make “technological upgrades and procedural modifications” to ensure the mistake is not repeated. Franchot said 99.9 percent of the
Blue Angel pilots to appear soon to plan 10th Air Show (Nov. 25, 2016) Two Blue Angel officers will make an advance visit to Ocean City on Tuesday, Nov. 29 to plan for the team’s performance for the 10th anniversary edition of the OC Air Show taking place June 17-18, 2017. Lt. Brandon Hempler, Blue Angel 7, and Lt. Dave Steppe, Blue Angel 8, will fly into NASA Wallops Flight Facility in a Blue Angel F/A-18. After arrival they will meet with officials from the OC Air Show, Town of Ocean City and other support agencies that play a key role in hosting the team. Prior to landing they are expected to fly over the beach, weather permitting, to survey the area. Last December, the Blue Angels announced their performance at the 2017 OC Air Show. This will be the Blue Angels’ third appearance and second performance at the event. The Blue Angels performed previously in 2015 and per-
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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Nov. 25, 2016) The cost of seeking public service in Ocean City government Council isn’t cheap, as the five council candidates and Mayor Rick Meehan spent $32,918.69 in campaign costs this year, according to final expense reports. A good chunk of the spending came from newcomer John Gehrig and incumbent Tony DeLuca, who was seeking re-election after two years on the dais. Gehrig ran the costliest campaign with a total outlay of $8,566.78. That included an in-kind contribution for food at his meet-and-greet at the Greene Turtle earlier this month. He also spent $2,500 on signs and advertisements, and sent the check to his marketing company D3 Corp. Gehrig also took in $806.78 in contributions from a handful of citizens. DeLuca followed with $6,9947.42 in campaign expense and no reported contributions. For these two candidates, it appears that the more you spend on the campaign trail, the greater your suc-
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Snow Hill Road is now completely open to traffic as repairs caused by the October flooding were completed on Friday. The road had been completely washed out by the deluge, and had been detoured onto Old Furnace Road and Millville Road for about one month.
Snow Hill Road reopens one month after October washout Drainage pipes about 50 yrs. old blamed for erosion in direct route to Salisbury
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Nov. 25, 2016) After more than one month of winding, weaving and exploring the back roads between Snow Hill and Salisbury, the most direct route between the towns, Snow Hill Road, was finally reopened to traffic this past Friday. Last month while most of the lower shore’s eyes were squarely focused on Hurricane Matthew, which ended up not having a great impact on the area, a line of strong storms struck Snow Hill, leaving some areas — particularly the north end of town — hip deep in the Pocomoke River. A few miles to the north a different kind of trouble was brewing, as a recently-paved section of Snow Hill Road near Mt. Olive Church Road was washed away by the deluge, leaving a canyon impassible to automobiles. Residents in the area between the washout and the town were all but stranded for a few days until the waters receded, or they ventured onto the back roads of the county. Charlie Gischlar, State Highway Administration spokesman, said at the
time old infrastructure beneath the roads was the primary cause for the road giving way. During the heavy rains, the SHA was reinforcing many of its roads against the heavy downpour with rip-rap, or softball-sized rocks. Those rocks were delivered by trucks, and were extremely heavy. The weight of the trucks may have played a role in the erosion leading to the washout, Gischlar said. More to blame, Gischlar said, were the 42-inch drainage pipes under the affected road, which were due to be replaced anyway. Those pipes had been in place since the road was first built, and were about 50 years old, he said. The SHA has since updated its design guidelines, and the replaced road now conforms to those improved standards. Work began quickly to repair the road, and the early estimates of between three to four weeks to complete the project proved to be close to the mark. Drivers had two routes to get north to Salisbury from Snow Hill. The official detour took commuters down Old Furnace Road onto Millville Road, which merged back into Snow Hill Road. Perhaps less well known was another route, from Mt. Olive Church Road eventually onto Airport Road and back onto Snow Hill Road.
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During a radio-thon fundraiser inside the Old Main Bar at Seacrets on 49th Street, Nov. 11, from left, David “Bulldog” Rothner, JJ Roth and Leighton Moore, talk live on air to raise money for the Peninsula Regional Medical Center Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute.
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 25, 2016) It was a successful Radio-thon fundraiser inside the Old Main Bar at Seacrets on Nov. 11, when Ocean 98’s ‘Rude Awakening Show’ broadcasted live while raising almost $50,000 for the Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute. Members of the PRMC medical team and executive board were guests on the show hosted by David “Bulldog” Rothner. Individual donations and live auctions were taken over the phone or in person at Seacrets. About 30 members of the community came out, ate breakfast and watched the show live at the 49th Street venue. Close to $25,000 was raised during the Radio-thon, which was matched by the Henson Family for a total of almost $50,000. “It is incredible how much money was raised in four hours,” Jackie Miller, Seacrets marketing manager, said. “It was very successful and our first time hosting this event. Radio had a great time including their audience in the show.” Some of the auction items up for grabs were four Washington Capitals and Wizards tickets, tennis lessons with Delegate Mary Beth Carozza, a Full Cir-
cle performance at a private event, Seacrets gold cards, handmade and custom surfboards from local shops, golf lessons and a deep sea fishing boat charter. The event took place from 6-10 a.m. to raise awareness and money for additional cancer care and research facilities in Ocean Pines. “Everybody, unfortunately, is going to be or has been affected by cancer,” said Leighton Moore, Seacrets owner and PRMC Foundation chairman. “We all know a family member or a friend. It has touched all of us and is a silent killer.” Moore went on to say how close to 40 percent of cancer patients at PRMC live in Sussex County, Delaware or Worcester County and that patients who must travel more than 25 miles from their homes begin to miss treatments. “Getting the money to build the location in Ocean Pines is huge,” Moore said. “We want people to continue their treatments and have the easiest way as possible to get there.” About $800,000 has been raised towards the $4 million goal. “It will be a one-stop location with inhouse treatments, radiation, nutrition, blood work, CAT scans, cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, a pharmacy and laboratory,” Moore said. “We have a whole team together with everything under one roof.”
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Sea Scape Motel gets demolished By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 25, 2016) Demolition crews began tearing down the Sea Scape Motel last week to make way for the construction of a Hyatt Place Hotel at that 16th Street and Boardwalk location. Sea Scape co-owner Tom Bennett said the project is targeted for completion by March 2018, 40 years after his family bought the property at auction in 1978. “I came here with the hope and expectation 39 years ago to move on to bigger and better things, and I’m still here 39 years later, so what does that tell you?” he said. When completed, the Hyatt will offer 105 rooms spread over a seven-
story hotel, including a restaurant, bar and outdoor veranda. Other amenities include conference space, room service, indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a fitness center. The location will also house six Boardwalk retail shops. Although the 1950s-era motel is being razed, Bennett said the Sea Scape Apartments west of Baltimore Avenue on 16th Street would remain for now. “We’re going to continue to operate the apartments across the street and when the Hyatt gets operating and stabilized, it is our hope to tear down the apartments,” he said. “I don’t know at this point if its going to be a Hyatt or not. We’re doing one side now and
hopefully the other side in three or four years.” When the Hyatt opens for the 2018 season, Bennett said plenty of familiar faces will be present despite a different name on the marquee. “We’re going to be involved in it,” he said. “It will still be the same family-run operation.” Last week’s end of an era brought Bennett’s extended family, including more than 20 grandchildren, out to witness the commencement of demolition. “Myself, and all of our relatives, all of our children spent the summer growing up here and it was nostalgic for them to see it come down,” he said. “Of course, they weren’t working here.”
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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Nov. 25, 2016) Two weeks after participating in an argument over who should be named president and secretary of the Ocean City Council leadership, Councilman Dennis Dare on Monday publically apologized to Councilman John Gehrig for adopting a condescending tone of voice. Gehrig ruffled some feathers at his first meeting on Nov. 10 when he took issue with continuing with Councilwoman Mary Knight as secretary Councilman Lloyd Martin as president. He pointed out that the recipients of the highest vote totals in the last two election cycles – himself this year and Councilman Matt James two years ago — would not have a leadership role. Dare strenuously took issue with that statement and said that the most popular person does not necessarily make the best leader. During Monday night’s session, Dare said that he was accused of patronizing Gehrig in an opinion column written by The Dispatch’s publisher and editor Steve Green in last week’s issue. “I want to apologize to Councilmember Gehrig if he interpreted my words as condescending, for that was not what I wished to portray,� he said. “Mr. Green was correct in his article to say that I was frustrated, but that’s not an excuse to insult my colleague.� Dare also addressed the column’s stance that local dissident Tony Christ
and his group Ocean City Taxpayers for Justice affected the election. Christ and others were out at the polls on election day, asking voters to cast ballots for Gehrig and DeLuca exclusively to show no confidence in the old council. After the swearing in, Dare told the council and the public that Christ’s “lying and deceitfulâ€? tactics affected the municipal election. “[Mr. Green] accused me of being insulting to the voters of Ocean City‌ [and] the claim that they were persuaded by one extreme individual, or a group peddling beliefs is ridiculous,â€? he said on Monday night. “I see no difference in what Mr. Christ did and Mr. Green does every week. They both reduce their thoughts on paper and freely distribute it.â€? Dare maintained his belief that Christ could have affected the election, similar to the local newspapers endorsing local candidates. “But no one can say for sure what either had on the election results,â€? he said. Gehrig thanked Dare for his kind words. “I certainly didn’t take it to be insulting, but I appreciate the apology,â€? he said. “The way I take this is that we’re all on the same team. We all live in the greatest community and we’re anxious to do our part and help.â€? After a five-week long campaign and a contentious first meeting that divided the council, Gehrig said it was time to move forward and focus on the city. “The election is over. I’m just excited to work with all of you,â€? he said. “So on with the show.â€?
Officials nix Route 50 bridge sidewalk expansion proposal Lack of problems, funding offered as explanation for refusal to consider options By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Nov. 25, 2016) Despite concerns about bicyclists mixing with traffic on the Route 50 bridge, the State Highway Administration has no plans to increase access for them and it has the statistics
to back up its position. The Ocean City Council’s Coastal Resources Legislative Committee “Green Team� broached the idea of improving the bridge’s sidewalk during its November meeting, since several tourists and J-1 visa student workers were seen biking in the road this past summer. Legally, bikers are supposed to ride in the roadway. Once they reach the See ANGLERS Page 15
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Anglers, cyclists to continue to share cramped walkway Continued from Page 14 bridge, cyclists are to dismount and walk their bikes on the sidewalk, according to signs posted at both entryways. But that’s not always the case, said Green Team member and Ocean City Surf Club President Wyatt Harrison said. “I’ve seen plenty of people with backpacks on bicycles on the sidewalk or on the bridge in the past. They’re supposed to use the sidewalk, but with the fishermen there, there’s no chance,” Harrison said during the Green Team meeting on Nov. 9. The Route 50 bridge has been drawing anglers to the sidewalks for decades, as they drift baits and crank lures for flounder and rockfish from early spring well into late fall. During the warmer months, it’s common to see dozens of people leaning against the railing or lounging in beach chairs on the sidewalk with their coolers, gear and bait buckets spread out next to them. They also balance their rods on the bridge’s railing, with the bottom of the handle further obstructing the path. Even so, no bicycle collisions on the Route 50 bridge have occurred this year, according to Police Public Affairs Specialist Lindsay Richard. In 2015, there were two crashes. However, Harrison said that with
the SHA’s proposed Hiker/Biker trail, a 10-foot-wide shared-use path that would run from the bridge to Route 611, it could be time to revisit the bridge’s sidewalk. “With the new trail, there’s going to be even more traffic,” Harrison said. “If they’re investing in the Route 50 corridor, there could be a bottleneck that they’re not addressing.” Councilman Tony DeLuca, who is the council’s liaison on the Green Team, said the Transportation Commission could discuss this in the near future. He also brought up the matter to SHA District Engineer Donnie Drewer and Assistant District Engineer Dallas Baker during the City Council’s bi-annual meeting with the administration last week. But that conversation seemed to end before it started. “There’s not enough room right now to widen it as part of the Hiker/Biker trail. I believe they are anticipating including that in the ultimate replacement bridge gets addressed,” Baker said. In 2013, the state designed, and the federal government approved, plans for a 30-foot-tall drawbridge that would run parallel to the existing structure. There is no guarantee when that bridge will be built, since its projected cost is around $300 million.
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Ocean City sits in black for fiscal year 2016 Resort ends with $2.14M net increase, continuing recovery from recession
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Nov. 25, 2016) Ocean City spent less and earned more than what was originally projected in the 2016 fiscal year budget, resulting in a $2.14 million, or a little over 1 percent, net increase in the resort’s funds. That spike was a result of the city departments overestimating their expenses at $77 million and underestimating its revenue at $80 million from July 2015 to July 2016. With last year’s adopted budget, that put the city at a $2 million deficit. Instead, Financial Administrator Martha Bennett reported that Ocean City ended the fiscal year with a sur-
plus. Actual revenues were at $81 million with expenses down at $75 million. “We had revenue above what was expected through bond refinancing and adjusting other finances, and expenses were less than we thought,” Bennett said during Monday’s council session. “That led to a favorable fund balance by the year’s end.” The fund balance is the difference between assets and liabilities and is akin to a rainy-day fund. Ocean City’s policy is to keep 15 percent of its money unencumbered and available should some urgent fiscal need occur. At the end of fiscal year 2016, that level was at 23.1 percent or $16.9 million. The government also saw about a $1.5 million decline in enterprises such as water, wastewater and transportation. The resort is still in the
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Challenger Md. Tourism Person of the Year (Nov. 25, 2016) Worcester County Tourism Director Lisa Challenger was named Maryland Tourism Person of the Year during the Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit at the Baltimore Inner Harbor Marriott on Nov. 3, for her exceptional commitment to enhancing and perpetuating the Maryland tourism industry. “I just believe in surrounding myself with really terrific people every day,” Challenger said. “I partner with a great bunch of people on a daily basis who make it possible to accomplish so many great projects that promote Worcester County.” Known for her success in developing
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Becker Morgan continues support for school foundation (Nov. 25, 2016) Brad Hastings, one of the four principals of the Becker Morgan Group, Architecture and Engineering firm in Salisbury, recently presented a $2,500 check to the Worcester County Education Foundation (WCEF). Hastings noted that Becker Morgan is proud to support excellence in education. The firm has benefited from Worcester County’s Blue Ribbon public school system. “We’ve hired a number of students who graduated from our schools, went away to college, excelled in architecture and returned to fill positions at our firm,” he said. “It’s what every community hopes for. Providing a good education during the formative years increases the odds of a student returning home, with the ability to give back to their community.” The WCEF was established about
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Police identify man found dead on Route 50 Officials seek witnesses as investigation continues into apparent hit-and-run, Nov. 11 By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Nov. 25, 2016) Maryland State Police investigators announced on Monday that the victim of an apparent fatal hit and run in Berlin on Nov. 11 has been identified as 49-year-old Carlos Enrique Morales Barrios of Ocean City. According to a press release on Monday, Barrios was found dead on the Route 50 roadside near GlenRiddle. He lived at the 200 block of South Philadelphia Avenue. During a phone interview on Monday, police spokesperson Elena Russo said the victim’s foreign nationality made it difficult to notify his family
and resulted in a delay in the release actly what kind of evidence [police of his name. have], but if they found pieces of a ve“They had trouble identifying this hicle, like a puzzle, it just fits,” she guy – that’s why it took them about a said. “If they had a vehicle that someweek – because he had a passport body described they thought was in with him and they had to go through the area, they could hunt down that the Mexican Convehicle and see if sulate to get to his that piece fits the next of kin,” she damage on the car. ‘Hopefully, witnesses said. “That was a lit“I don’t think have something. tle bit challenging there are any camIt’s a tough one.’ for them.” eras in that area beNo suspects were cause it’s so rural, Elena Russo named and the case that’s why they reremains under inally rely on getting vestigation. Russo admitted that will this information out through the be difficult, because police are de- media,” Russo added. “Hopefully, pending on the possibility of wit- witnesses have something. It’s a nesses and are analyzing “some tough one.” debris that was left on the side of the Police discovered the body after reroad.” ceiving a 911 call from a motorist who “Perhaps that would help them – thought he had spotted a dead deer [even] a paint match. I don’t know ex- near a ditch, but found, upon further
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Elusive suspect nabbed for stabbing attack Woman on lam for five days after attacking boyfriend with pocket knife in storage unit By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Nov. 25, 2016) After eluding police for several days, Kimberly Hinkley, 50, of Ocean City was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and possessing a dangerous weapon with intent to injure after an apparent altercation with her boyfriend, 53-year-old Mark James Bell in Ocean City on Nov. 15. According to charging documents, Bell told Maryland State Police TFC. Stephen Hallman he received a call from Hinkley on Nov.
14 and later met her in West Ocean City to buy “beer and other alcohol.” After picking up an 18-pack of beer and two bottles of whiskey, they went back to the West Ocean City storage unit where he lives “to hang out and drink alcohol.” During the early morning of Nov. 15, the couple apparently got into an argument “over the alcohol and their relationship status.” According to the charging documents, Hinkley “pulled out a pocket knife and stabbed Bell in the chest.” Bell fled across the street to the W.A.C.S. Health Center for help. He was later taken to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury for treatment. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office said Hinkley was at large on Friday, but that the trail had gone cold after she evaded a “large scale
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SDHS teacher to face single charge Sexual solicitation claim dropped, case moves to circuit court from district
By Brian Gilliland and Josh Davis Associate Editors (Nov. 25, 2016) During his initial appearance in Worcester County District Court on behalf of Stephen Decatur High School teacher Austin Martin, defense attorney John Phoebus on Monday revealed his client had been indicted by the grand jury and the matter will now be handled by the circuit court. Martin, 27, of Ocean Pines, had faced two charges — sex abuse of a minor and sexual solicitation of a minor — that could have carried maximum penalties of up to 35 years in jail and a $25,000 fine. Phoebus said, and the state’s attorney agreed, that the sexual solicitation charge would not be pursued by the prosecution. The maximum penalty for that charge is 10 years in jail and the fine. Martin still faces a potential 25-year sentence for his relationship with his 17 year-old teacher’s aide. The two allegedly had a relationship that spanned six months, dating back to April or May of this year, when the student “confided in Martin about her relationship” with an ex-
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boyfriend. When she didn’t show up for school one day, Martin sent the student an Instagram message and gave her his cellphone number, the statement alleged. Eventually, via text, he asked the student for photos. A text thread shown by Martin to police and spanning from May to November allegedly included several pictures of the student in “semi-nude poses” that appeared to have been taken by the student in her bedroom. Martin allegedly reciprocated with a similar photo of his own, according to the charging documents. According to police, Martin and the student met at Buffalo Wild
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ECI guard admits role in racketeering ring Wise confesses to receiving $500 per package of illicit materials smuggled inside (Nov. 25, 2016) Correctional Officer Stephen Wise, age 34, of Pocomoke City, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to his participation in a racketeering conspiracy operating at the Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover, Maryland. Wise also pleaded guilty to a civil rights violation, deprivation of rights under color of law, for participating in the stabbing of an inmate. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge Gordon B. Johnson of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Baltimore Field Office; Postal Inspector in Charge Terrence P. McKeown of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service — Washington Division; Secretary Stephen T. Moyer of the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services; and Colonel William M. Pallozzi, Superintendent of the Maryland State Police. According to his plea agreement
and court documents, Wise admitted that he accepted bribes from at least eight inmates to smuggle contraband into ECI, including narcotics, cell phones and tobacco. Wise generally charged approximately $500 per package of contraband he smuggled into ECI. Law enforcement intercepted multiple calls and texts in which Wise and the inmates discussed contraband, and arranged payment for contraband. According to the plea agreement, Wise smuggled contraband in exchange for bribes for a co-defendant, who was a leader of the Dead Man Incorporated (DMI) prison gang at ECI. On July 31, Wise induced the DMI leader to arrange the assault of an inmate who had filed a complaint against Wise that caused Wise to be removed from the housing unit. At the time he was removed, Wise had been given approximately $1,500 by the DMI leader for contraband that he had not yet brought into the unit. Wise told multiple inmates, including the co-defendant, that the inmate who filed the complaint had to be taken out of the unit before Wise could be reassigned there. Wise knew
that if an inmate is physically assaulted he is removed from a housing unit for his own safety. On July 31, the inmate who filed the complaint was assaulted and stabbed by several inmates who were members of the Cripps prison gang, and who had been paid $500 to do so by Wise’s co-defendant. Wise faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for the racketeering conspiracy, and a maximum of 10 years in prison for deprivation of rights under color of law for his participation in the stabbing of an inmate. U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar has scheduled sentencing for Wise on Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. The U.S. Attorney expressed appreciation to Secretary Moyer whose staff initiated the ECI investigation and who has made the full resources of the DPSCS available to assist the three-year investigation. Rosenstein also recognized the efforts of the Maryland Prison Task Force which has brought together federal, state and local agencies in meetings to generate reforms in prison procedures and facilitate joint investigations of prison corruption T HE
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Ocean City police officers arrested and charged Peter Bartolomeo, 64, of Berlin, on Nov. 14 with possession of a handgun, failing to comply with a protective order and possession of a wooden baseball bat. Police reported to a local bar to check on the welfare of an intoxicated person and found Bartolomeo in his car. According to the report, the officer learned Bartolomeo had an active temporary protective order against him until Nov. 17 and he was listed as armed and dangerous. In addition, police learned Bartolomeo was required to surrender all firearms to law enforcement until the protective order ended. A baseball bat was located on the floor and a revolver was also discovered inside the car, the report stated.
Burglary Christine Taylor, 45, of Ocean City, was arrested and charged with fourth degree burglary, theft of a truck, possession of crack cocaine and paraphernalia charges on Nov. 17. Ocean City police officers were called to a burglary downtown and spoke with the homeowner. The report stated Taylor was found inside a unit without permission, stole a truck after being caught and fled the
scene before police arrived. Police reported Taylor was located and a search uncovered a crack pipe with cocaine residue and a spoon in her bag. In addition, the report stated Taylor used to work for a cleaning company, did not return the key and was living inside the unit for about two weeks.
Drugs Ocean City police officers arrested and charged Brian Groy, 45, of Ocean City, with two counts of controlled dangerous substance possession, driving with alcohol in his blood in violation of his license alcohol restriction, driving under the influence of alcohol and driving on a suspended and revoked Delaware driving privilege. On Nov. 21, officers were responding to an unrelated traffic stop when they spotted Groy driving a car on a revoked Delaware license, the report stated. Police reported Groy smelled like alcohol and he performed about five field sobriety tests poorly before being arrested. A search of Groy allegedly uncovered two different types of pills to treat pain and a sedative to treat anxiety, which he did not have prescriptions for, the report stated. Police reported Groy agreed to an alcohol concentration test where he blew a .12.
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County maps out nearly $90M in spending Continued from Page 30 mates receiving more than $19 million in state matching funds and more than $2.8 million in grant funding. The plan details 14 projects, including four school projects totaling more than $59 million, or approximately 60 percent of the total. Leading that list is the Showell Elementary School replacement project, which will replace the current 52,000-square-foot facility at a cost of more than $42 million. Of that figure, more than $34 million would be allocated from general bonds with approximately $7.5 estimated in state matching funds. An addition at Stephen Decatur Middle School, at a cost of more than $11 million, would provide increased classroom space to alleviate overcrowding. The plan would pull just over $8 million from general bonds, with more than $2.5 million in state matching funds. The other school projects listed are a roof replacement at Pocomoke Middle School, at a cost of more than $3.3 million, with $1.5 million in state matching funds anticipated. Lastly, more than $2.6 million is allocated for new classrooms and office space at Wor-Wic Community College. Replacing the 30-year old heating and air-conditioning system at the
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Worcester County Jail in Snow Hill is included in the plan at a cost of $10 million, with the state providing half that amount in matching funds and the balance covered by selling bonds. Roughly $5 million is earmarked for improving effluent disposal from the Mystic Harbour and Newark Wastewater Treatment Plants. The Mystic Harbour project would increase the plantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disposal capacity by constructing facilities for conversion to spray irrigation of effluent at the Eagles Landing Golf Course in West Ocean City. The cost would be $3.2 million, with a state loan accounting for $2.35 million of the total. A comparable project at the Newark plant would spend more than $2 million to convert to spray irrigation due to the substandard
quality of the effluent produced. Roughly half of that total would be covered by state loans. Two county libraries are also included in the list of projects. The first is replacing the 46-year-old Berlin Library with a new larger building at an estimated cost of just over $7.5 million. Of that total, more than $5.4 million comes from previously allocated funding. Also, $800,000 is allocated for a new heating system and roof repairs at the Ocean Pines Library. Expanding recreation offerings at Showell Park, located on Route 589 near Ocean Pines, by purchasing 40 acres of adjacent land, is included at an estimated of more than $2.3 million. Of that figure, just over $2 million would be covered by grant funding. The project would provide
multipurpose fields, concession stands and bathroom facilities. The Capital Improvement Plan also includes $8.5 million for repairs to and maintenance of county roads. Replacing the Bayside Road Bridge over Paw Paw Creek before it further deteriorates and is closed to the public is included at a cost of $2 million, half of which comes from state matching funds. Also included are projects to increase office space at the Central Landfill in Newark, estimated at $1.5 million, and heating system upgrades at more than $500,000 at the Worcester County Courthouse in Snow Hill. The public is invited to comment during the County Commissioners meeting on December 20 at 10 a.m. in Snow Hill.
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Ocean City Today
NOVEMBER 25, 2016
Tournament winner maintains no wrongdoing White Marlin Open case against Philip Heasley to remain in federal court
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 25, 2016) United States District Court Judge Richard D. Bennett ruled last Friday that the White Marlin Open case against 2016 tournament winner Philip Heasley will remain in federal court in Baltimore and the administered polygraph test results will be admissible. Heasley of Naples, Florida, landed the only qualifying white marlin during the 43rd annual White Marlin Open, held Aug. 8-12, and his 76.5pound catch was worth $2,818,662. But White Marlin Open organizers announced on Aug. 23 that there was
a “possible violation” of tournament rules and the prize money would be held pending the determination of the proper recipient. On Aug. 13, Heasley and David Morris, captain of the Kallianassa, took polygraph tests. Both were asked, “Did you commit any tournament violations on Tuesday?” “Did you commit any tournament violations on your vessel?” and “Did you commit any tournament violations?” According to court documents, analysis of the polygraph data was “not possible and was inconclusive” when Heasley answered “no” to the questions. Tournament officials said “deception” was indicated when Morris was asked the same questions. Because neither was adjudged to have passed the polygraph examination, Heasley took a second polygraph
test on Aug. 21. Examinations were also administered to Kallianassa mates Kyle Bohannon and Joseph Hagen. The examiner determined that Heasley was being “deceptive” when he answered “no” to the questions: “Did you, yourself violate any fishing tournament rules on Tuesday, Aug. 9?” “Did you or anyone on your boat violate any tournament rules?” and “Were you lying to me when you said you never violated any tournament rules?” The examiner also determined that deception had occurred when Heasley was asked: “Did you pass the sea buoy before 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9? Did you have any assistance in reeling in the fish on Tuesday, Aug. 9?” and “Have you been truthful in answering all these questions?” The examiner concluded that Bohannon had been deceptive when an-
swering “no” to the questions: “Did you, yourself violate any fishing tournament rules on Tuesday, Aug. 9? Did you or anyone on your boat violate any tournament rules?” and “Were you lying to me when you said you never violated any tournament rules?” The examiner also ruled that deception had occurred when Bohannon and Hagen were asked if anyone assisted the angler in reeling in the fish. Tournament officials reviewed the Kallianassa catch report for Aug. 9 upon reading the examiner’s report of Bohannon’s polygraph examination and his pre-test interview when he mentioned the time they put lines in the water. The time written for Heasley’s boated white marlin on Aug. 9 was initially 8:15 a.m., but it had appeared to be altered to read “9:05” a.m. The time of 8:15 would have been a violation of tournament rules. Lines are not permitted to be in the water until 8:30 a.m. On Aug. 22, Heasley was advised that he, the Kallianassa captain and mates did not pass the polygraph tests and would not receive prize money for the first-place white marlin. Heasley rejected White Marlin Open’s request to execute a release that would allow tournament officials to distribute the money to 13 winners in the other divisions (blue marlin, tuna, dolphin, wahoo and shark), who were all included as defendants. That was why Open directors felt the need to file what is known as an Order of Interpleader, a civil procedure that asks the court to intercede and make a decision. The case was moved from Worcester County Circuit Court to U.S. District Court in early September. An affidavit was filed in court last Wednesday for Heasley. It noted that International Game Fish Association rules do not allow another member of the crew to hook the fish and then hand the rod to someone else to fight it. However, the WMO is a “hook and hand” competition, where anyone on the boat can hook the fish then hand the rod and reel to the angler who will fight it to the boat. The Kallianassa crew followed the “hook and hand” rule and used non-offset circle hooks with natural bait, the affidavit read. The affidavit also stated that the Kallianassa did not deploy fishing lines on the morning of Aug. 9 until after 8:30 a.m., per WMO rules. Shortly after, Hagen hooked a fish then handed the rod to Heasley to fight it. It took 10 minutes to bring in the white marlin. When the leader was within reach, Bohannon grabbed it so Hagen could gaff the fish. Heasley took a polygraph examination administered by Paul Carey on Aug. 13. Before the test, Carey conducted a pre-examination interview with Heasley and asked about his participation in the tournament. In the affidavit, Heasley said that during the See POLYGRAPH Page 48
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Worcester has one of largest solar co-ops on Eastern Shore Enrollment numbers soar for energy saving program; deadline moved to Nov. 30
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Nov. 25, 2016) Now boasting a roster of 39 people, according to Corey Ramsden, project manager, the Worcester County Solar Cooperative continues to grow as the deadline to join approaches. Originally slated to end at the end of October, the interest was both slow and steady enough for the deadline to be extended until the end of November. Though new recruits won’t have a say in choosing a vendor to install solar panels on a property, a decision made earlier this year by co-op members, they can still avail themselves of the lower negotiated rate for photovoltaic solar cell installation. “The Worcester co-op is one of the largest we’ve helped organize on the Eastern Shore with more than 35 participants who’ve joined the group so far. Members are seeing between 15 and 20 percent savings on the cost of their systems,” Ramsden said. At last update in early October, the group had 28 members, with 21
of those already in some stage of the installation process, according to Ramsden. The group formed earlier this year, under Ramsden’s guidance through MD Solar, a nonprofit dedicated to encouraging communities to adopt a co-op format for solar panel installations, to develop a request for proposals from solar installers. Those interested can still visit www.mdsun.org/worcester to register with the co-op. On the site, visitors will find a form requesting several pieces of information, including the address of the home to be outfitted with panels. Using satellite imagery, the installer will perform a check to see if the home is a good fit for solar generation. Ramsden warned that the images are sometimes out of date, so if the installer reports the home is a poor fit for panels, users may want to consider reviewing commonly available satellite images, like Google maps, of their neighborhood to ensure fair representation of their property. If the house is a good fit, a site visit is planned from which a proposal is generated, leveraging the buying power of the co-op to bring down the installation price.
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NOVEMBER 25, 2016
Winter brings business to convention center Shoulder season ends, opening field for events and performances in OC
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Nov. 25, 2016) While Ocean City’s tourism industry has cooled off after Labor Day, the Roland E. Powell Convention Center’s season is warming up. “People say they’re glad summer is over, and I’m glad it’s over so that we can do real business here,” convention center Director Larry Noccolino said. “This is off-season business that helps everyone in town and we’re still going after it.” Inverse to what residents see elsewhere in the resort, the convention center hustles during the colder months of the year. In 2016, the con-
vention center on 40th S t r e e t scheduled 88 events, with 75 of them taking place between September and May. Only 15 were held Larry Noccolino in the summer. Looking at it through Noccolino’s eyes, the convention center’s busy season starts after Labor Day and ends with the fireman’s convention in June. He also pointed out that the warmer months brings a different type of client to the facility. “The summer is more performance-based, competition-based and
has more religious events. In the offseason, we see more conventions and trade shows and fraternal organizations like the Lions Club use the space,” Noccolino said. Although the convention center is subsidized by $1.4 million from the general budget in the fiscal year 2017 budget, city government sees it as an investment to expand Ocean City’s revenue stream. Estimates made during the budget process were that the facility would draw $4.6 million this year, including a state operating grant. Noccolino said that the convention center serves as an attraction to outof-towners, and that boosts the local economy. “To give you an idea, it’s responsible for around 66,000 room nights a year. By comparison, 5,100 of those are in the resort’s off-season. We
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NOVEMBER 25, 2016
OBITUARIES JOAN C. HATFIELD Ocean Pines Joan C. Hatfield, affectionately known as “Nana,” age 84, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2016 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Troy, New York, she was the daughter of the late John Joseph Cox and Nora O’Donnell Cox. Joan C. Hatfield She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Raymond Hatfield. She is survived by her children, Kathleen Bankey and her husband, Paul, of Rochester, New York, James C. Hatfield and his wife, Kathy Crain, of Stafford, Virginia, Ellen Bruns and her husband, Robert, of Vestal, New York, Patricia Gonsman and her husband, Jeff, of Pleasanton, California, John Hatfield and his wife, Elizabeth, of Export, Pennsylvania, and Thomas Hatfield and his wife, Valeria, of Friendswood, Texas. She was an adored grandmother to Erin, Matthew and Bridget Bankey, Shari Nelson (Andy), Michelle, Carla and Michael Hatfield, Eileen, Christopher and Benjamin Bruns, Alexandra, Olivia, and Julia Gonsman, Ian, Jackson, and Miranda Hatfield, Nicholas, Jonathan, Ryan and Sasha Hatfield. Mrs. Hatfield graduated from College of St. Rose where she received a degree in nursing, working in Syra-
cuse, New York in public health. She loved singing with her jazz band and skiing in high school. After meeting and marrying the love of her life, J. Raymond Hatfield, she became a homemaker and raised her six children. An avid golfer and swimmer, Joan stayed active for years keeping herself spry and glowing into her later years. She played bridge and took an annual trip with her kindergarten friends, even in her last days. The close bond she had with women she knew for 80 years exemplifies her ability to build a home, make friends and support her family everywhere she went. Her spirit will be greatly missed. Joan was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Ocean Pines. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church near Ocean Pines. Rev. Joseph MPR Cocucci officiated. Interment was private for the family. A donation in her memory may be made to: Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 11242 Racetrack Rd. Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. THOMAS EDWARD URIE Ocean Pines Thomas Edward Urie, age 72, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.
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Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Asa Arthur Urie and Lillian Elvira Elliott Urie. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sharon Ann Urie, who died in 1989. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lenora Kropp Urie, and two sons, Thomas Urie, Jr. of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and Dennis C. Urie of Hatboro, Pennsylvania. Also surviving is a brother, Gary A. Urie of Van Huys, California, and a sister, Margaret L. Cavanaugh and her husband, Raymond, of Baltimore, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Urie was a graduate of the University of Maryland where he received his Masters of Engineering. He had worked as an engineering manager and software developer with AT&T and Western Electric in Baltimore, North Carolina and New Jersey. He was a member of the University of Maryland Alumni, Tau Beta Pi, Johns Hopkins Alumni, the Telephone Pioneers, St. John Neumann Catholic Church and the Maryland National Guard. A mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Berlin. Rev. Joseph Kennedy officiated. Interment was on Saturday at Crestlawn Cemetery in Marriotsville, Maryland. A donation in his memory may be made to: Worcester County Humane Continued on Page 37
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 35 Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. VERA FRANCES MAIORANA Ocean City Vera Frances Maiorana, of Ocean City, died in the serenity of her home on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 at the age of 96. Born near Berlin, she was the only daughter of the late Clayton and Pearl Butler Adkins. Her family always called her “Sister.” She attended Vera Maiorana Ocean City High School and graduated, Class of 1938. Shortly after graduation she married Jack Maiorana, of Baltimore, and started their family. They opened a photo shop on the Boardwalk near Wicomico Street where they took pictures of summer tourists before the coming of the photo booth. They had several good years there but Jack decided he might like to be in the restaurant business. He and a partner tried their hand at the new venture when they leased the Paddock Restaurant in the early 50’s. Before long, it was realized that partnerships are not easy. Wanting to strike out on their own, Jack and Vera
bought property “way up the beach” on 22nd Street and Mario’s Restaurant was opened on April 3, 1954. There, Vera devoted her life until her retirement at 85. There were good times, bad times and tragedies, but she persevered. She worked long, hard hours to make Mario’s the enduring success that it was. People still remember the old Carry Out days with the delicious submarine sandwiches and more recently, there were the legendary steaks. It always brought a smile to Vera’s face to hear the many wonderful compliments. Her greatest pleasure was making her customers happy and socializing with them as they came and went. In later years, when customers came in that hadn’t been in for a while, they would peak around to the office and whisper “Is she still here?!” Vera’s busy life left little leisure time but, in her younger day, she “played” golf, enjoyed oil painting, gardening and needlework. Traveling was something she wished she had done more of, although, she was able to take a few very nice vacations and spend many winter months in warm Arizona. A true highlight of her life was a trip through Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Germany, that included Octoberfest and was accompanied by her German-born friend. She volunteered her time to the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, of which
she was a life member. Vera was a very kind and generous woman who opened her heart and her home to everyone. Several family members came to live for extended periods of time and she invited an underprivileged young girl from New York City to spend several summers through the Fresh Air Fund. That child became a lifelong friend of the family. Vera was preceded in death by her beloved son, Mitch Maiorana, her brothers, Ralph, Thomas and Russell Adkins, and Charles Henry, a longtime employee who was like family. She is survived by her daughter, Jackie DeGroft, of Ocean City, several nieces and nephews, many dear friends and former employees who became special to her. Many thanks to all those at Coastal Hospice who helped Vera on her last journey and to Buddy and Melissa at Bounds Funeral Home who treated her with the dignity and respect of a loved one. In keeping with Vera’s wishes, there will be a gathering of her friends, family and all those who cared about her to share memories and celebrate her life. It will be held at the Ocean City Lions’ Den on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at 5 p.m. Her final resting place will be at Sunset Memorial Park in Berlin, next to Mitch and Charlie. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Vera’s memory to the Ocean City Paramedic Foundation,
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Stephen Decatur seniors Sara, center, and Jillian Mitrecic sign their National Letter of Intent to play Division II lacrosse for Queens University of Charlotte, North Carolina, on Nov. 9 at the Berlin high school. They are pictured with their mother, Carolyn, seated, father, Jon, and Decatur lacrosse Coach Sara Braniecki.
Mitrecic twins sign to Queens Univ. Sisters to play lacrosse for Charlotte, N.C. school; still have one season left at SD
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 25, 2016) Twins Jillian and Sara Mitrecic have been playing lacrosse together since they were little girls. They have competed for the Stephen Decatur girls’ lacrosse team for three seasons and will start their fourth and final one in mid-March. After that, they are off to Queens University of Charlotte, North Carolina, where the girls received athletic and academic scholarships. They committed to the Division II school in September and signed their official National Letter of Intent on Nov. 9 at Decatur. “I am so excited to officially have signed. I cannot wait to go to Queens,” Sara Mitrecic said. “We both actually had verbally committed to Lenoir Rhyne University in October of 2015, but our coaches switched schools so we decided to check out Queens and ended up liking it better and stayed with our coaches.”
“I’m ecstatic to be officially signed … when my coaches decided to move to Queens I followed them because of how much I liked their coaching style and their love of lacrosse,” Jillian Mitrecic added. The girls hadn’t planned on going to college together, but they didn’t rule it out either. “It just worked out that we both loved the school and decided we would both go,” Sara said. “It will be a lot easier on our parents as well.” They will not be rooming together. “We want to meet new people and branch out,” Jillian said. Sara said she loved the idea of going south for college. “When we went down and visited I loved how small the school was, but located in Charlotte so there is plenty to do in the city,” Sara said. “I loved the location of Charlotte, the campus was beautiful and a little bit smaller which I liked, and all the academic opportunities with travel abroad and internships.” Jillian agreed. “The school is great. It is a small campus surrounded by a big city so there is always something to do and
it is a beautiful campus as well,” she said. “I chose Queens because I really connected with the team and my coaches, and the city around the school was amazing.” The 17-year-old sisters have been playing lacrosse for 12 years. They are looking forward to playing together at the collegiate level. “I’m very excited to be playing with my sister. We’ve been playing together for as long as I can remember and we have a real connection on the field, so it’s a great feeling knowing that I’ll continue playing with my best friend,” Jillian said. “I am so excited because she is a defender and we both trust each other,” Sara, who is a goalie, said. “This is also the only sport we play together so it’s surreal I get to continue to play it with her at the college level.” When they visited the university they met the players on the team and were able to practice with them. “They were all so nice and also competitive, which I liked,” Sara said. “We also had the chance to meet our future teammates, who are awesome and we connected so well with.” See SISTERS Page 40
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 25, 2016) In just one season competing for the Stephen Decatur girls’ soccer team, senior Savannah Schultz was a main contributor, and she hopes to have a big impact as well playing for Division I Robert Morris University next year. Schultz had four goals and six assists this season. Decatur Coach Maggie Berke said Schultz also had a hand in almost every play that led to a goal. “Savannah has had a major impact on the girls’ soccer team at Decatur in the one season she has played with us,” Berke said. “She was able to assist in teaching her teammates aspects of the game that they hadn’t previously experienced. “Her impact on the field took every opponent by surprise and quickly frustrated them. Her ball control and vision of the field is unmatched,” Berke added. Berke presented Schultz with the team’s Midfield MVP Award. She also earned Bayside Conference First Team honors. “She is destined to do amazing things during her time at Robert Morris and we wish her all the best,” Berke said. Schultz transferred to Decatur last January from Trinity High School in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. She participated in basketball and in outdoor track last year. Schultz said she enjoyed her first season playing soccer for the Berlin school this fall. The 18-year-old played center midfield and sometimes forward. The 2016-17 basketball season began last week. She is considering playing lacrosse in the spring. Schultz has played on a competitive soccer team for 13 years. She received a full academic and athletic scholarship to Robert Morris University, outside of Pittsburgh. Schultz made a verbal commitment to Robert Morris on May 17. She signed her official National Letter of Intent on Nov. 9 at Decatur. “I chose Robert Morris University because it seemed like the best school for me personally. I just had the feeling that it was the school for me,” she said. “I’m excited to get to experience new people, places and things … I like Robert Morris because it’s right outside of the city.” Schultz said she is excited to play with one of her good friends from Pennsylvania again, Krissy Kelley, who is a freshman this year at Robert Morris. They played on the same club team together. “I met all of the girls on the team. They seemed really nice,” Schultz said. “I can’t wait to be a part of their team. I think I will fit right in. Another reason See ROBERT Page 40
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Sisters look forward to last lacrosse season at Decatur
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Stephen Decatur senior Savannah Schultz signs her National Letter of Intent to play Division I soccer for Robert Morris University near Pittsburgh on Nov. 9 at the Berlin high school. “I'm excited to get to experience new people, places and things,” she said.
Robert Morris Univ. ‘seemed like the best school for me’ Continued from Page 39 I picked Robert Morris is because I really liked the girls on the team.” Her goal academically is to maintain good grades, and as for soccer, to push herself to become a better athlete.
“I plan to major in business. I’m not sure what I would like to be yet,” Schultz said. “I do know that I care about people a lot and would love to do something in my future that has to do with helping others.”
was also a member of the Decatur Continued from Page 39 “I completely loved the team,” Jil- field hockey team for four years. lian added. “I even wound up know- “But we are going to take it one game ing a couple of girls from Maryland at a time and play our best.” Jillian, who is a member of the so it was great knowing that I’m going to be surrounded by such a Decatur soccer and indoor track teams, said it is bittersweet having great group of girls.” Decatur varsity Coach Sara one season left to play lacrosse with Braniecki said because of their work some of her best friends. “I’ve been playing with some of ethic and positive attitude, she these girls for most of my lacrosse knows they’ll succeed. career so I’m defi“Both of them nitely looking forwill push them‘As a team, we have high hopes, ward to seeing selves to earn playing time and and we certainly won’t be able to what we can do make a differmake it as far as we would like in our last year,” she said. “My final ence on the playoffs without either of them’ goal for my last field,” Braniecki Decatur lacrosse season is to make said. it back to the state Sara said she Coach Sara Braniecki championships is leaning toward and come out with majoring in communications and/or marketing, a win. I have full faith that if we work with a possible future career in those our hardest this year, we can reach our goal.” fields. Braniecki will look to the girls to “I plan to get my degree and go into the workforce, maybe still in help lead the team this year. “Sara and Jillian both have put so Charlotte,” she said. “With lacrosse, passion into Decatur I want to work my way into playing much and have a good time with my lacrosse,” she said. “They’re both great leaders and teammates. Their team.” Jillian plans to major in journal- character and work ethic are great examples for the rest of their teamism/communications. “My goals are to work my way mates.” As twin sisters, Braniecki said onto the field and give everything I’ve got,” she said. “For college, I they definitely have a certain conwant to make the best out of it and nection with each other. “It always seems like they know perform the best I can in school. “Hopefully out of college I can exactly what to expect from each find a career in journalism and or other, and they know how to support graphic design for a newspaper and each other,” she said. Jillian is one of the best defenders work my way up in the business,” in the area and Sara is one of the top she added. The Mitrecic sisters still have one goalies, Braniecki added. “I think they both are going to last lacrosse season at Decatur behave incredible seasons this year,” fore heading to Charlotte. “I’m very excited for senior year. she said. “As a team, we have high I think we will go far this year and hopes, and we certainly won’t be hopefully we will make it back to able to make it as far as we would states this year and bring home the like in playoffs without either of them.”11:24 AM Page 1 trophy to AssoAD_SAU_2015_Layout Decatur,” said Sara, who1 8/20/15 SU_Press
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Decatur soccer players earn Bayside awards
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 25, 2016) The Bayside Conference awards for boys and girls soccer were announced on Sunday. Several Stephen Decatur players were recognized for their performances during the fall soccer season. Senior captain Alton Walker earned Bayside South First Team Defense accolades. He was also named Player of the Year. “Alton and I had a discussion in the very beginning of the season and I said ‘I know you are the best player
in the conference, but if you want to be the player of the year you have to come out and prove it to everyone.’ And that’s exactly what he did,” Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood said. “He worked extremely hard and motivated his teammates to give their best. And with Jamie Greenwood that motivation and hard work, his teammates worked hard and we ended up with an 11-2-2 season.”
Walker, who ran the Decatur defensive line, scored five goals and had four assists this year. “Alton let his hard but fair play do his talking,” Greenwood said. “I was super proud of his commitment and hard work all season long.” Junior midfielder John Ford and senior forward Andy McKahan also received First Team honors. Senior captain Tyler Keiser earned Second Team Defense distinction. Honorable Mention awards were presented to sophomore Kevin Beck (midfield) and seniors Wyatt Church
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(forward), Robbie Duke (midfield), Jake Forrester (forward), Chris Leitgeb (midfield) and Noah Shockley (goalie). Greenwood was named Coach of the Year. This is his 10th season coaching the Decatur varsity team and his fourth time receiving the recognition. “I’m very honored, but it is far from a one-man show. I have three great assistant coaches that work closely with me, and the boys do all the work,” he said. “We just put them See JAMIE Page 42
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Jamie Greenwood receives Coach of the Year accolade Continued from Page 41 out there with the tools and they execute. It truly is a team effort. I couldn’t do it without the system we have in place.” Greenwood said many people were impressed that the coaching staff took a 6-6-1 squad (2015 record) and transformed the group into an 11-2-2 team this year. “It is quite an honor for my peers to bestow this honor upon me again. I’m extremely appreciative,” he said. “The boys are the reason for our success not myself or my assistants.” Greenwood presented his team awards last week. Walker earned the team MVP Award. Keiser received the Unsung Hero Award. The Coaches Award went to senior Tucker Cordial. Greenwood gave the Golden Boot (most goals) to McKahan. He led Decatur with 12. Senior Nick Thompson took home the Sportsmanship Award. For the Lady Seahawks, senior Savannah Schultz was named to the First Team for midfielders. Senior Lexie VanKirk was presented First Team accolades for forwards. Second Team honors went to seniors Mallory Vara (midfield) and Brigitte Ardis (forward).
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Several Stephen Decatur seniors participated in the boys’ and girls’ Bayside Conference All-Star soccer games at Easton High School on Tuesday. Pictured, in front, from left, are Tyler Keiser, Claire Porter, Wyatt Church, Jess Wharton and Mallory Vara, and in back, Lexie VanKirk, Noah Shockley, Chris Leitgeb, Andy McKahan and Alton Walker.
Honorable Mention awards went to seniors Rachel Florek (goalie), Victoria Kerkovich (defense), Jillian Mitrecic (midfield), Claire Porter (defense), Christina Romano (defense) and Jess Wharton (midfield). Decatur Coach Maggie Burke presented team awards to her players recently. MVP Defense, Midfield and Offense honors were given to Porter,
Schultz and Vara, respectively. Vara led the team with 10 goals. Freshman Gabby Izzett received the Rookie of the Year Award. The Newcomer Award was presented to sophomore Mia Dill and senior Sierra Kornetti took home the Most Spirited Award. The Sportsmanship Award went to senior Megan Corcoran. The Seahawks finished the season
with an 8-5 record. “[The season did] not [go] as we had hoped, but we had a lot of injuries that we battled with and they gave it their all,” Berke said. Berke did see much improvement in her players throughout the season. “The girls were able to connect and communicate as the season progressed,” she added.
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Decatur basketball alumni to play in tourney By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 25, 2016) More than 100 players who competed for Stephen Decatur High School’s boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams over the years will return to the Berlin gym this Saturday for the second annual “Bragging Rights” #DoubleClutch alumni tournament. Ninety-six athletes participated last year and nearly all are back to play for 2016. A total of 113 are competing this year on 10 teams. There are eight mens’ and two womens’ teams. The tournament is open to players graduating in 1954 to 2015. The oldest participant is Clifford Spady, who graduated in 1975. Play will kick off at 11 a.m. with Team 1954-1990 facing Team 19961997. The second game will feature Team 2006-2010 vs. Team 20112015, at noon. Game three will start at 1 p.m. with Team 1998-1999 taking on Team 1991-1995. At 2 p.m., Team 2000-2002 will battle Team 20032005. The winners of games one and three will go head-to-head at 3 p.m. The victors of games two and four will take the court at 4 p.m. At 5 p.m., the ladies will display their talent when Team New School (2001-2015) will go up against Team Old School (1954-2000). The mens’ championship game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. The inaugural event last year was a huge success. Ninety-six players participated and about 1,000 spectators came out to watch the games. “I knew we had 90-plus confirmed players, but I didn’t expect the [spectator] turnout. There was a line of people waiting to get in before the
doors opened at 10:30 a.m.,” Durran Whaley, event organizer, said. Whaley played for Decatur from 19961999. “There’s been a basketball culture and influence in Berlin for a long time. There hasn’t been anything to bring the community together like this before.” Whaley said last year’s event was like a reunion for both players and spectators. Many of those in attendance hadn’t seen each other for a number of years. “The whole town was there. Reliving memories, that’s what it’s all about,” he said. Decatur varsity Coach BJ Johnson competed for the Berlin school from 1980-1983. During the tournament, he will play with Team 1954-1990. Johnson said he was not surprised by the large turnout last year. “We have a rich tradition and great support from our alumni. I was happy to see so many attend. I think this year we’ll have more in attendance,” he said. “Last year was like a big reunion for everyone. That’s what made it so special to see all the alumni come out and play in the game.” About $7,000 was raised which went to purchase a Shoot-A-Way machine for the Decatur basketball program. Money raise during the 2016 tournament will go toward the William “Bill” Riddick Scholarship Fund. “I knew I wanted to help someone,” Whaley said. “I thought, ‘this year, how can I do that? How can I change someone’s life? How can we directly impact a kid?’” The goal is to give away $1,000 scholarships to senior Decatur basketball players. So if $7,000 is gener-
Ceremony honors graduates of Surf into Integrity program
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 25, 2016) Nine eighth grade students graduated from the Surf into Integrity program at Stephen Decatur Middle School last week. During the ceremony, the students received a T-shirt diploma, a Plak That memento, a $25 K-Coast gift card, a hat, stickers and a framed picture of themselves riding a wave in honor of their achievements. Each student stood in front of their parents and teachers to explain what integrity means to them and their favorite chapter of “The Surfer’s Code,” by World Champion Surfer Shaun Tomson. “There was not a dry eye in the place when they heard what these kids learned in nine weeks,” Richard Brueckner, creator and teacher of the Surf into Integrity program, said. The classroom and surf lessons are taught by volunteer members of the
Ocean City Surf Club and Brueckner. There are 12 chapters in the book, which teach life lessons about living with integrity while using surfing technique metaphors. For instance, when paddling out into the ocean there will be multiple waves hitting surfers and pushing them back. Some will choose to give up or fight on. “This is a good lesson people are going to encounter,” Brueckner said. “The lesson is perseverance, not giving up and pushing through in life. Each chapter has awesome lessons.” Another chapter focuses on “taking the drop” with commitment, which means surfers encounter breakers when paddling out and the worst decision to make is to hesitate or quit when the waves look overwhelming. “A lot of things look scary like college, job interviews, finishing school See NINE Page 44
ated, seven $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. “It’s an honor to be part of something so special. The scholarship is in honor of Mr. William ‘Bill’ Riddick, who was a former teacher and coach here at Stephen Decatur. He was a great mentor to me and many other students. He also helped me coach at Snow Hill and Stephen Decatur. I miss him dearly and wish he was here to witness this event.” The cost for spectators is $5. Dr. Mark Bowen will be the tournament emcee. Nike is a co-sponsor of the jerseys the players will wear. Whaley’s team won the inaugural “Bragging Rights” tournament last year. “I’m excited and ready to play. We just want to have fun, it’s not about
winning this year,” he said. The tournament was created to finally determine what was the best team to play for Decatur. “For as long as I can remember, the conversation about who was the best team to ever come through Stephen Decatur has been tossed around. If given the opportunity, what one year would do [best] against another year?” Whaley said before the 2015 competition. The after-tournament party will take place at Cowboy Coast Saloon on 17th Street in Ocean City from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Music will be provided by DJ Ruckus and MC Drizzle. Changing Phaces GoGo Band will also perform. The cost is $20. For more information about the tournament, visit Bragging Rights!! #DefendingTheHawk on Facebook.
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Nine SDMS eighth graders take part in prog. Continued from Page 43 and making commitments,” Brueckner said. Courage, focus and determination will help surfers “take the drop” and maneuver through life. Each Wednesday from 3-4:30 p.m., the students had class and Brueckner called on all of them multiple times to discuss the lessons and titles of each chapter. During the first week, they were given a syllabus outlining all requirements to pass, books were handed out, Brueckner relayed expectations and each student introduced themselves. The eighth graders were required to read two chapters weekly, finish their homework and participate in class to surf on Sunday mornings. The class met on the beach at 36th
Street at 9 a.m. where students shared for 30 minutes how they used the week’s lesson in their life with instructors. An hour surf lesson followed with volunteer members of the Ocean City Surf Club. “The mind-blowing part is the parents started sharing and joining us,” Brueckner said. “They read the book with their kids and want to participate.” K-Coast donated all wetsuits and surfboards for the weekly excursions. Additional lessons from the book include finishing what you start and watching out and taking responsibility for other surfers. Students learned about never fighting a rip current and how swimming parallel to the beach is essential to getting out of trouble, which is also a lesson in the dangers of having an ego and pride. “Another chapter is called I will paddle around the impact zone where
the waves break and explode,” Brueckner said. “It can be dangerous to paddle straight out and the life lesson is there are no shortcuts in life. Do the work. You get out of life what you put in.” The volunteers included businesspeople, doctors and lawyers who spent up to six hours a week helping youth. “A whole bunch of volunteers from Ocean City come together to create change for the next generation. They are heroes and are there to be helpful,” Brueckner said. “There has to be an instructor for every child on Sundays to surf. They hand out snacks and breakfast bars.” Brueckner has been an attorney for the past eight and a half years where he witnessed countless cases with youth involved in gangs, drugs and murders. “I was getting sick of the horrible choices and lack of integrity in these
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kids,” Brueckner said. “I kept complaining to my wife and she told me to do something about it.” Shortly after, he was introduced to “The Surfer’s Code,” which turned out to be the answer to his quandary. Brueckner read the book, talked to his mother who is a retired Ocean City Elementary School teacher and wrote a curriculum. He presented his course to an assistant principal at Stephen Decatur Middle School. This was the second graduating class. Last year, a handful of students completed the program. “Each lesson teaches about living life with integrity disguised as a lesson about surfing,” Brueckner said. The Ocean City Surf Club was recognized last summer with a certificate of achievement from the Board of Education for its participation in the program. For more information, call Brueckner at 410-548-4880.
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Associations offer free ombudsman program benefits
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Somerset Jewelers owners Maggie and Jimmy Miller pose for a picture out front of their Boardwalk store on Monday morning.
Boardwalk staple rings in 40 years with huge savings
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 25, 2016) Somerset Jewelers has been a staple on the Boardwalk between Somerset and Wicomico Streets for decades. It all began in March of 1976 when business partners Maggie and Jimmy Miller opened Rainbows inside the Fenwick Inn Hotel. Maggie Miller began designing and importing jewelry during the 1970s and Jimmy knew the builders of the Fenwick Inn. He helped with work on the hotel and was offered the space for a jewelry store, rent free, for one year. The store was open five years. In the spring of 1977, they rented a store on Somerset Street before moving a couple doors down from its current location on the Boardwalk about a year later. “We specialize in sterling silver whether it’s stone, plain or silver,” Jimmy Miller said. “We carry a lot of different stones set in sterling silver.” The Millers ran Somerset South on the Boardwalk for 16 years and moved the store to its current spot in April 1995. “What is interesting about this See SOMERSET Page 46
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Somerset Jewelers has been a staple on the Boardwalk between Somerset and Wicomico Streets for decades. Jimmy Miller smiles for a photo in October 1981.
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Nov. 25, 2016) As of the beginning of 2016, all realtor associations now offer a free ombudsman program as a member benefit and as an additional form of alternative dispute resolution. The scope of the ombudsman program is up to the local association or board with each local jurisdiction having the option to tailor the program to assist their Realtor members, Realtor clients or customers, and/or members of the public. An ombudsman program is voluntary, informal telephone mediation. It is designed to address minor complaints before they become serious problems, or worse yet, lawsuits. Unlike mediation, under ombudsman programs the parties typically do not come together face to face. Why have an ombudsman program? Jason Brand, Esq. with the Maryland Association of Realtors (MAR), explained, “Many members of the public are reluctant to file a written ethics complaint. They find the process to be too cumbersome and the paperwork too hard to understand. Many of them just want someone to listen to them and help solve their problem. They don’t want to have to fill out paperwork and attend a hearing. ” This is where the ombudsman program can help. When a consumer calls the local association of Realtors with a complaint, if the complaint sounds like something that fits within the ombudsman program, the representative can explain the program as an alternative to a formal written complaint as a first step. The representative will also explain that if the ombudsman program is not successful in resolving the complaint in a more informal manner, the consumer may still file a written, formal ethics complaint. The ombudsman will contact the consumer in a timely manner, listen to the concerns, and ascertain what the desired outcome is to the complaint. The ombudsman will then contact the Realtor, and see if the real estate agent will voluntarily agree to work out the dispute utilizing the ombudsman’s assistance. The ombudsman program typically utilizes Realtor members who have years of real estate experience, understand current real estate practices and are active in the business. They are familiar with the See MINOR Page 46
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Somerset Jewelers carries sterling silver, Larimar, ruby Continued from Page 45 business is we have customers from the beginning,” Maggie Miller said. “The number of repeat customers is amazing and we are working on fourth generation families.” Somerset Jewelers has unique and colorful selections of bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, pendants, collars and neckwear. “The jewelry is handcrafted and personally picked out by the owners,” Jimmy Miller said. “The percentage of repeat business is extremely high and it’s the secret to our success.” A partial list of stones include amber, turquoise, Larimar, amethyst, rough-cut ruby, mother-of-pearl, abalone shell, traditional stones, semiprecious and other unusual stones. The Millers have expanded their contacts through the years to import jewelry from Mexico, Bali, Thailand, India, Indonesia and Arizona. “There is contemporary, unique and unusual styles you can’t find in one place,” Maggie Miller said. “We have some traditional jewelry and specialize in sterling silver. We have the largest collection of sterling silver in the area and town. We also sell some fashion jewelry.”
“You may find bits and pieces here or there, but a collection like this can only be found in this store,” Jimmy Miller said. In addition to jewelry, the downtown store sells decorative home accents, seascape wall art, table decorations and beach décor. On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, Somerset Jewelers will have its annual half-price sale through Jan. 2, which helps to clear out inventory and prepare for the upcoming season. “We have an incredible selection of jewelry at reasonable prices,” Miller said. “We also have unbelievable customer service in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.” The Millers are grateful for general manager Ivonne Meyer. She has worked at Somerset Jewelers since the summer of 1987, is a huge asset to their business and helps run both stores. “Our staff is a family and we support and help each other,” Maggie Miller said. “Customer service is huge.” Clientele from all over the country including 40 different states have stopped by Somerset Jewelers on their trips to Ocean City throughout the years. “People drive six hours to come here and we have a lot of people who do
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Somerset Jewelers on the Boardwalk between Somerset and Wicomico Streets has unique and colorful selections of bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, pendants, collars and neckwear.
that,” Miller said. “It keeps us going.” Patty and Cecil Cuppett from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, never miss the store when visiting Ocean City. “They are fair, friendly, very informative, the quality is excellent and they have wonderful discounts,” Patty Cuppett said.
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(Nov. 25, 2016) Atlantic General Hospital Foundation unveiled the name of the hospital’s new cancer center during the Foundation’s annual Thanks for Giving event held recently. Michelle Fager, co-chair of the Atlantic General Campaign for the Future, announced that the new cancer center will be named the John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center in honor of Jack Burbage’s personal and financial contributions to the hospital and the community. Burbage, who is also co-chair of the Atlantic General Campaign for the Future, is a resident of Berlin and CEO of Blue Water Development
Company. The Stephen Decatur High School graduate has deep roots in the community. He sits on the Board of Directors of Taylor Bank, is a board member for Diakonia and is a member of the Maryland Builders and the Maryland Bankers Association. He has two sons and four grandchildren. “We’re very fortunate to have Jack’s support for the new cancer center and the Campaign for the Future. The community’s response has been overwhelming,” Fager said. “We are excited to have already secured over one quarter of our total goal of $10,000,000 in pledges, commitments and grants.
The new 18,000-square-foot Regional Cancer Care Center, which is to be built on hospital-owned property at the corner of Route 113 and Old Ocean City Boulevard (Rt. 346) in Berlin, will provide one centrally-located, convenient facility for the care and treatment of individuals with cancer and blood disorders. In addition to existing medical oncology and chemotherapy infusion services and integrative therapies, the new center will include radiation oncology; PET imaging; laboratory services; community education and support facilities; and telemedicine technology that will allow patients See JACK Page 47
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Phone 800-647-8727 Fax 410-213-2151 Atlantic General Hospital Foundation recently unveiled the name of the hospital’s new cancer center during the Foundation’s annual Thanks for Giving event held recently. The new cancer center will be named the John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center in honor of Jack Burbage’s personal and financial contributions to the hospital and the community. Pictured, from left, are Michael Franklin, president and CEO, Atlantic General Hospital; Burbage, Jr., co-chair of the Atlantic General Campaign for the Future; Todd Ferrante, chair of the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation; Lou Taylor, chair of the Atlantic General Hospital Board of Trustees; and Michelle Fager, cochair of the Atlantic General Campaign for the Future.
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The funds raised during the $10 million Atlantic General Campaign for the Future will allow Atlantic General Hospital to complete $35 million in capital projects. Among them is construction of a new 18,000-square-foot full service cancer care center, completion of a women’s health center in West Ocean
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Polygraph test results can be used in court Continued from Page 32 polygraph examination, Carey did not ask questions that reflected the many steps involved in catching the fish. Heasley said he found it difficult to answer some of Carey’s “broad” questions with “yes” or “no” and tried to explain his answers. He said he recalled Carey told him he could only answer “yes” or “no.” Heasley then met with Carey and tournament organizers and was informed that the results of his test were “inconclusive” and they made references to some of the time and territory restrictions in the rules. He said he could not have failed the test and WMO representatives responded by saying “you didn’t fail the test, the test was inconclusive,” the affidavit read. Heasley said he offered WMO representatives the opportunity to come to his boat to view the onboard computer and GPS system and to show them data from the GP Line service he subscribes to. The electronic systems would show what time the boat’s engines were started on Aug. 9, its route out to the fishing grounds and its position at certain times. WMO representatives did not accept the invitation, according to the affidavit. Heasley also volunteered to retake the polygraph test. Following the polygraph examination with Carey and the discussion
with WMO representatives, tournament founder Jim Motsko announced during the awards ceremony that Heasley was the winner and presented him and his crew with a trophy and ceremonial check. A few days later, he learned that the WMO wanted him to return to Maryland and take a second test and that the rest of his crew would also be administered an exam. Based on his discussion with WMO representatives, Heasley said it was his understanding that the first test would not be used because it was “inconclusive.” His second test was scheduled for Aug. 21 and administered by David Saneman. During the pre-exam interview, Heasley explained the steps his crew took to catch the fish. Like Carey, Saneman asked questions about the rules in general. The next day, WMO attorney Joe Moore told Heasley that tournament representatives believed that he had failed the second polygraph test and that members of his crew had failed as well. He was asked to sign a release of his claim to the prize money. Heasley declined, explained he had done nothing wrong, informed Moore that he had electronic data and neutral eyewitnesses, and offered to provide him with this evidence. Moore declined, according to the affidavit. Heasley said he was never given the
opportunity to provide the WMO with electronic evidence or eyewitnesses that would demonstrate he had not broken any rules. The affidavit also stated that Heasley became aware that WMO representatives shared his first polygraph results with one Elmer Criswell, who, Heasley believes was consulted on the polygraph results. Heasley said WMO rules state that the test administrator determines whether someone has passed the polygraph and that he was surprised WMO would accept the opinion of someone who did not administer the test to see if “countermeasures” were used. Last Friday, Judge Bennett ruled the polygraph test results will be allowed and the case will remain in federal court. The case will also be realigned. The 13 other winners in the tournament who were listed as defendants have been moved to the plaintiff side. The clerk was ordered to re-title the case as “White Marlin Open, Inc. et al. v. Philip G. Heasley.” WMO was also ordered to place the first-place prize money in the court’s registry within 10 days of the order. Christopher P. Sullivan, Heasley’s attorney, released a statement last Friday that said, “Philip Heasley and his crew followed the rules of the tournament to the letter. They even contacted tournament staff during the tourna-
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Inside Going Out Taylor Sloan oday is the official day everyone can start listening to Christmas music. To be honest, I have been listening to Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” on repeat for the past week. I’m sure it will be on all of the radio stations soon enough, and will probably be blaring in a store during your holiday shopping. Hopefully, everyone fully embraced time well spent with their families for Thanksgiving. If you are in town on vacation or have family here, I highly suggest going to see the Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park on 125th Street. As November is dwindling down, here is what’s happening for the rest of the month in town. BJ’s On The Water, 75th Street, offers happy hour 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday at the bar. Enjoy drink specials including $1.75 domestic draft mug; $3 domestic draft pints; $2.25 Natural Light, Coors Light and Miller Lite cans; $3.50 rails and premium beers; $4.25 house wine; and $4.50 happy hour imports. Happy hour food specials include a pretzel dog and fries, $4.99; hot fingers and fries, $5.99; and pork barbecue sliders, $7.99. Daily specials at BJ’s include a half-pound of steamed shrimp for $10.99 and $1 domestic 10-ounce draft beers, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. BJ’s has half-price specials Sunday through Thursday starting at 11 a.m. Sunday, have a fried seafood platter. Monday, indulge in a crab imperial. Tuesday, try the delicious twin crab cake dinner. Wednesday, have the stuffed flounder and Thursday, eat flash fried shrimp or stuffed flounder. Hang out while Over Time plays Friday, Nov. 25, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., and Saturday, catch Dust N Bones at 9 p.m. For more, visit www.bjsonthewater.com. The Big Easy on 60, 60th Street, features New Orleans style food and beverages. Happy hour is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily with half-price beverages and appetizers. Nightly specials include: half-price bottles of wine on Monday; two See INSIDE Page 50
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Natasha Snyder of Ferrum, Virginia, has hundreds of yarn products for customers to purchase from the Unplanned Peacock Studio during the Wool and Fiber Expo last year in Ocean City.
Delmarva Wool and Fiber Expo in OC this weekend
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 25, 2016) Holiday shoppers are encouraged to check out the annual Delmarva Wool and Fiber Expo this weekend to peruse at least 26 vendors’ booths, take a class or win a door prize at the convention center on 40th Street. Festivities take place Friday through Sunday, Nov. 25-27, with vendors selling wool, fabric, wood, reed and yarn products in addition to jewelry, watercolors, soaps, socks, hand creams and other one-of-a-kind products. “This is not your run-of-the-mill craft show or vendor event,” Organizer Susan Childs said. “Most vendors represent small farms and what makes it different than most is they are able to tell you how they made their products.” Attendees will find processing, spinning, hooking and weaving equipment at the event along with knitting needles, carders, crochet hooks, ceramic buttons and bowls. “I wanted to be able to educate the public in the art of raising and caring for animals such as goats, sheep, alpaca and rabbit,” Childs said. “Our vendors are very proud of what they do and are more than willing to share their knowledge. Most vendors will be demonstrating some kind of handwork
Loris Blandford of Frankford, Delaware, spins wool during the 2015 Wool and Fiber Expo.
including carding, spinning, knitting and crocheting [at their booths].” All vendors will donate door prizes with one given away every two hours, she said. “You do not have to be present to win, but you do need to be able to pick the door prize up by noon on Sunday,” Childs said. She encourages attendees to talk
with vendors, and there are five beginners classes scheduled for Friday and Saturday for an additional fee. Class sizes are limited and buying a ticket in advance is suggested. The workshops include crocheting a scarf, hand painting yarn, knitting fingerless gloves, creating a sheep face felted applique and even making felted soap. See VENDORS Page 50
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Inside going out Taylor Sloan and every Thursday hear Chris Button, 7-10 p.m. For more on Bourbon Street, call 443-664-2896. Captain’s Table, 15th Street, is open daily for breakfast and dinner. Monday through Saturday breakfast is served 7-11:30 a.m. Sunday breakfast is offered 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., with lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner and lite fare starts at 5 p.m. daily. Enjoy music provided by Phil Perdue on the piano Thursday through Tuesday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday indulge in $3 Bloody Mary’s and mimosas for $3. To make a reservation, call 410-289-7192. Claddagh on the Shore, 1106 Coastal Hwy. Fenwick Island, Delaware, is open Thursday through Sunday. Happy hour is noon to 6 p.m. with $2 domestics and rails, $6 crushes and sangria and halfprice bottles of wine. Drink specials are available at the bar only. Thursday night come to Claddagh for an $18 prime rib special. Also, brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. Claddagh offers a full breakfast and lunch menu with its brunch, as well as $12 bottomless Bloody Mary’s
Continued from Page 49 meals for $40 (house salad, one starter, two entrées and one dessert) on Tuesday; crawfish boil (crawfish, sausage, corn and potatoes) on Wednesday; crab cakes for $18 on Thursday. Friday night enjoy an 8ounce prime rib for $16, 12 ounces for $20 or 16 ounces for $24. House salad included. While enjoying dinner, hear live entertainment starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 catch Dirty Deals Blues Band. Saturday, Nov. 26, hear Lower Case Blues. Visit www.thebigeasyon60.com for more. Bourbon Street on the Beach, 116th Street, has happy hour every day from 4-7 p.m. which includes $2 Natural Light, $2.50 drafts, $3.50 rail drinks, $5 house wine and margaritas and $6 hurricanes and crushes. Food specials include $1 oysters, $8 char grilled oysters, $9 wings and $8 half-pound burgers. Friday, hang out and listen to Dave Sherman, 7-11 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 26, hear Monkee Paw at 7 p.m. Sunday, enjoy Just Jay, 6-9 p.m. Every Wednesday participate in open mic night from 8-11 p.m.,
or mimosas. For more information, call 302-537-4200. Clarion Resort, 101st Street, offers a variety of dining experiences for locals and visitors. At Horizon’s Oceanfront Restaurant, enjoy a breakfast buffet Monday through Saturday, 7-10:30 a.m. The cost for adults is $11.95 and $8.95 for children. Sunday enjoy a deluxe breakfast buffet from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults pay $14.95; $9.95 for children. Get half off entrées Sunday through Thursday, 5-7 p.m., and special dinner menu items available for $9.95 and $12.95. Breakers Pub has happy hour 4-7 p.m. daily. Drink specials include $2.30 select drafts, $2.90 domestic beers, rail drinks and house wines, and $3.85 margaritas. Enjoy football game specials Sunday, Monday and Thursday. Food specials include turkey cheesesteak sliders: two smoked turkey, caramelized onion and melted provolone inside mini French rolls for $6; blackened chicken quesadilla: blackened chicken, spinach, provolone and tomato for $7; one pound of wings: BBQ, mild, hot, jerk,
honey siracha, or Old Bay for $5.95; half-pound Angus burger with lettuce, tomato and American cheese for $6.95, served with fries. Hear Power Play jamming in the Ocean Club Night Club on Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Every Wednesday evening in November enjoy Bryan Clark from 6-9 p.m. To see a full menu and more specials, visit www.Clarionoc.com. The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, has lunch, dinner, a variety of drinks and a children’s menu as well as brunch offered Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, The Cove offers “Date Night,” where a couple can share one appetizer, get two entrées and have a dessert, along with a bottle of wine for $60. Hear On The Edge playing at 6 p.m. NFL packages and specials are offered every Sunday with a football bar menu including: 75-cent wings (mild, hot, really hot, J.O. spice, sweet chili and garlic parmesan); chili dog and draft beer for $5; buffalo chicken dip, $8; and the sampler: popcorn chicken, potato skins, jalapeno popper, onion rings and
Vendors, classes offered during annual expo Continued from Page 49 “Taking a class with a daughter, niece or nephew (boys love the soap felting class) is a great use of a couple of hours during a holiday weekend,” Childs said. “Also, you could make a special handmade gift for a loved one. These classes are designed to be able to complete the project in a short period of time.” One of the vendors, Woolstock, will be offering free knitting instruction for beginners. “She has a video available, that when watched and followed, anyone can learn to knit,” Childs said. “An acquaintance who always wanted to learn to knit bought this video last year and completed a hat.” Merchants from Delaware and
Maryland will be in attendance, in addition to vendors based in Virginia, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania and Maine. Fifteen vendors have participated in the past and 11 are new to the show this year. “We are very excited about the quality of the vendors that have chosen this show to exhibit their products,” Childs said. Last year, about 800 people came out and organizers are hoping to triple that number this weekend. The Delmarva Wool and Fiber Expo debuted in 2014 as Fiber Fest after Childs had been thinking for a couple of years about putting on an event for knitters. She was always knitting in public places such as the doctor office, the
beach or while camping and people would tell her they wished a class was available. After some research, Childs realized all knitting classes in Berlin, Ocean City and Bethany Beach were during the week. In addition, Childs raised sheep for a while and found small farmers have a hard time selling and distributing their product. “I organized this show for the local small farm as a means for them to distribute their product,” Childs said. “This show was an opportunity to be able to sell the raw wool or processed wool to the public.” The Delmarva Wool and Fiber Expo takes place at the convention center on 40th Street. Tickets for a one-day pass
cost $3 or $5 for the weekend. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The festival will run Friday, Nov. 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will continue Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We are very excited about joining the convention center family to bring a quality event to the Town of Ocean City,” Childs said. “Fiber shows in other towns are growing their vendor exposure to educate the public. We hope to be able to continue that educational aspect.” Look forward to the Delmarva Wool and Fiber Expo’s return to the convention center Feb. 10-12. For more information and a full list of vendors, visit www.woolandfiber.com or contact Childs at 443-235-2926.
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Inside going out Taylor Sloan mozzarella sticks, $12. NFL specials are only available at the Yacht Club bar on Sundays. Monday night the Cove is open at 7 p.m. Enjoy NFL menu specials including: buy one appetizer, get one free, and get 10 wings and pitcher of beer for $5. For more, visit www.oceanpines.org. Duffy’s Bayside Bar and Grille, 130th Street, features happy hour from noon until 6 p.m. Happy hour drinks include domestic bottle/drafts for $2.25, import beers for $3.50, Guinness for $5, rails are $3 and calls and house wine are $3.75. Sunday NFL specials will be available all day and include $5.99 bang bang shrimp, personal cheese pizza and cheese quesadilla for $5.50 each and $5.99 wings. Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. enjoy eggs Benedict for $10.99, corned beef hash for $12.99 and steak and eggs for $13.99. Monday night football food and drink specials include a personal pizza for $5.50, fish and chips for $7.99, 16-ounce Natty Boh cans for $2.25 and happy hour rail and call drinks at discounted prices. Thursday night enjoy NFL football specials as well. Wednesday is burger night from 6 p.m. to close and includes beef, turkey or black bean burgers for $6.99, and house wine will be available for $3.75. Friday have a crab cake dinner for $13.99 and hear Bob Hughes play, 58 p.m. Check out Duffy’s happenings at www.DuffysOC.com. At Fager’s Island, 60th Street and the bay, enjoy “Island Time,” Tuesday through Sunday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $5 crushes, martinis and Fager’s Island wines, two-for-one rail drinks, domestic beers and Coronas. Friday, Nov. 25, hangout with DJ Greg spinning at 3 p.m. on the deck followed by Colossal Fossil Sauce at 5 p.m. DJ Hook will start at 9 p.m., and Tranzfusion will take the stage at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov 26, DJ Louie T will begin at 9 p.m. on the deck, and Animal House will rock the stage at 9:30 p.m. For more, visit www.Fagers.com. Fin Alley, located at 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Delaware, features a variety of menu items. The restaurant opens at 4 p.m. Thursday through Monday. Chef specials are offered nightly from $18. Monday, enjoy Fin Alley fish fry special for $15. Thursday is locals appreciation night with all entrées and appetizers 15 percent off. To view Fin Alley’s menu, visit www.finalleyfenwick.com. Harborside Bar & Grill, 12841 S. Harbor Rd. West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 47 p.m. Specials include $2 rail drinks (plus $1 for grapefruit/orange juice), $2 domestic bottles and drafts and $5.50 Orange Crushes. In addition, get discounted prices on wings, half-
pound of steamed shrimp, steamed clams and mussels. Game day drink specials include $2 16-ounce Miller Lite, Coors Light and Yuengling drafts and $2 rail drinks. Friday, Nov. 25, catch DJ Billy T beginning at 4 p.m. for Ladies Night. Ladies enjoy drink specials beginning at 7 p.m. including $2 16-ounce Coors Light and Miller Lite drafts, $3 shooters, $4 glasses of wine and $5.50 original Orange Crushes. Saturday, Nov. 26, hear Simple Truth or Side Project, 2-6 p.m. with DJ Jeremy at 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, catch Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m. with DJ Billy T at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, sing your heart out during karaoke with DJ Jeremy beginning at 9 p.m. For all things from the home of the Original Orange Crush, visit www.weocharborside.com. Stop by Harpoon Hanna’s in Fenwick Island, Delaware, off Route 54, and try its exclusive house beer, RAR Deep Brew Pale Ale, a medium bodied pale ale with refreshing citrus notes, a slightly malty sweetness and a balanced hop finish (5.5 percent ABV). Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 3-7 p.m. Drink specials include $1.75 Coors Light and Miller Lite drafts, $2.75 Coors Light and Miller Lite bottles, $3 rail drinks, $3.75 house wines, $4 call drinks and $5.50 crushes. Food specials include $6 steamed shrimp, wings, mini burgers, boom boom shrimp, chicken fingers, chicken salad sliders and mozzarella sticks. Thursday, enjoy burger and pint night with $6 burgers and $4 craft drafts with live music by Kevin Poole, 5-9 p.m. Every Wednesday in November, get a whole Maine lobster starting at $12.99. Friday, Nov. 25, hear Dave Hawkins playing, 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 26, catch Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m. For all things happening at Harpoon Hanna’s, visit www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com. Hooters, West Ocean City, Route 50, offers happy hour every day from 3-6 p.m. with drink specials including $2.50 domestic drafts/bottles, $3 wells, $3.50 house wine and $4 calls. If you’re in the service, enjoy Military Monday’s with 10 percent off for active or retired military. Celebrate wing fest Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. with 50-cent traditional or boneless wings. For more, call 410213-1841. Nick’s House of Ribs, 145th Street, has NFL specials during games that include $2 Miller Lite and Yuengling Drafts and $2 Blue Monster shots. Food specials include $9.99 ribs (one-third rack) and fries, and 75-cent loaded skins (sold by four). Nick’s is open Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight, and noon to midnight Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy two-for-one happy hour from 3-5 p.m. at the bar only. Tuesday, order a single crab cake
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or flounder almondine with two sides and a dinner rolls for $13.99. Wednesday, have a half-rack of ribs with two sides and dinner rolls for $13.99 and Thursday, eat half a bbq chicken with two sides and rolls for $13.99. For more, visit www.nickshouseofribs.com. Pizza Tugos, Route 50 in West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $1.75 Miller Lite and Yuengling drafts, $2.99 craft beer drafts and $1.99 rail drinks. Get $1 cheese pizza slices during happy hour. NFL specials include AUCE wings and pizza for $10.99 and $2 drafts. Order your pizza online at www.pizzatugos.com. Ropewalk, 82nd Street, is open Wednesday through Sunday. Happy hour is available all day and all night. Drink specials include $2 off drafts, $2.50 select domestics, $4 Slushies, wines and rails and $5.50 crushes.
Nightly dinner specials include half-price steam pots on Wednesday, crab cake on Thursday, prime rib on Friday, buy-one-get-one-free desserts on Saturday, and half-price entrées on Sunday. Enjoy weekend brunch at Ropewalk Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To hear more, call 410524-1009. Seacrets Bar and Grill, 49th Street and the bay, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, domestic can beers are $3. The house beer, TropicAle, brewed by Evolution Craft Brewing Company, is $4 and craft drafts from Dogfish Head, Burley Oak, Fin City and Evolution Craft Brewing Company are $5. Seacrets Spirits are $5, and frozen Pain in de Ass, Rum Runner and Orange and Blue Crushes are $6. Happy hour food specials Thursday, Friday and Sunday, include halfprice jerk chicken, Jamaican fries and onion rings. Take $5 off “Moore See INSIDE Page 52
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wings” and get special raw bar prices from 4-7 p.m. Don’t forget about “burn it” raw bar specials, when Seacrets drops the prices on its items, every Sunday. Come to Seacrets to try its bourbon, light-whiskey, lemon and grapefruit vodkas from Seacrets Distilling Company. Also, don’t forget Seacrets Distilling Company runs tours of its new, beautiful distillery 1-6 p.m. on the weekends with your choice of three liquor tastings afterward, for those 21 and older. Seacrets offers a football menu during all NFL games including Moore Wings (10) with your choice of sauces: mild, Jamaican me crazy hot, BBQ, Baltimore (basic Maryland style with Old Bay seasoning), Asian Sesame, or smoked jerk, served with bleu cheese and celery sticks for $12.99; five cheese planks, six planks of mozzarella, Romano, parmesan, asiago and fontina cheeses inside a crunchy Italian breading, served with marinara for $6.99; buffalo chicken wrap for $9.99; or get a quarter-pound hot dog served in a warm pretzel roll for $7.50. Enjoy Seacrets’ winter menu with new items added that include the
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Cuban sandwich and salmon BLT. Seacrets is closed Monday through Wednesday. Seacrets reopens Thursday at 4 p.m. and Friday through Sunday at 11 a.m. Fridays, get Seacrets’ Fish and Chips lunch special, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Half-price dinners are back for the season. All dinner entrées are half price, 5-10 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Friday, Nov. 25, hear Darcy Dawn & Company 5-9 p.m., followed by Nowhere Slow, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the tiki bar. Saturday, dance while Full Circle plays, 5-9 p.m. In Morley Hall, DJ Cruz spins at 9 p.m. with Joe Bachman & The Tailgaters live onstage at 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, listen to the Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m. For more, visit www.Seacrets.com. Skye Bar, 66th Street, features a raw bar, lite fare, fresh seafood and steaks, creative cocktails and an award-winning wine list. The restaurant opens at 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 11:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. daily and includes $1 oysters from the raw bar and food and drink specials. Skye Bar offers NFL game day specials including chicken tempura bites,
$9; crab nachos, $14; fried pickle spears, $6; naked wings, $10; fish soft shell tacos, $12; and spicy queso dip, $5. Drink specials include $5 Orange Crushes, $3.50 rails, $1 off draft beers and $4 house wines. This weekend hear Kayla Kroh Friday and Saturday at 4 p.m. For Skye Bar’s menu and entertainment schedule, visit www.skyebaroc.com. Touch of Italy, 67th Street, features the Soprano bar/café every Tuesday at 9 p.m. with Bryan Russo and friend(s). Touch of Italy offers a New York-style deli and Italian marketplace with specialties straight from the Bronx. Walk around and you are in a quaint Italian restaurant with bar and fire brick oven. For more information or reservations, call 410-524-5252. December is just around the corner, and with the month comes holiday madness. I would just like to remind everyone the season is about giving not exactly “gifting.” If you have an event coming up you would like me to highlight in Inside Going Out, please send me an email, Taylor@OceanCityToday.net. Don’t forget you can also check out this column online at www.oceancitytoday.net.
OCPD collects toys for holiday drive
(Nov. 25, 2016) The holiday season is quickly approaching and the Ocean City Police Department will soon begin to collect new, unwrapped toys for its annual Holiday Toy Drive. This year, all toy donations will benefit Worcester GOLD, a local nonprofit organization who strives to promote dignity by providing financial aid to families in crisis, vulnerable adults and children in foster care in Worcester County. This is the first
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year that the OCPD Holiday Toy Drive has benefited Worcester GOLD. All toys will be provided to Worcester GOLD as part of its “Helping Hands for the Holidays” program. In 2015, over 1,000 citizens in need had a brighter holiday season thanks to this program and their community partners. The OCPD is proud to join their efforts this year. New, unwrapped toys may be dropped off at the Public Safety
Building, located at 6501 Coastal Highway. All monetary donations and contributions should be directed to Worcester County GOLD and mailed to P.O. Box 39, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. Holiday event organizers wishing to partner with the OCPD Holiday Toy Drive are asked to contact Public Affairs Specialist Lindsay Richard at 410-520-5395. The deadline for all toy donations is Tuesday, Dec. 13.
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A family situation arises and you’re asked to resolve it, Libra. You may need to step back and let things play out, but try your best to come to a decision that benefits all involved.
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Scorpio, this week is a great time to take a step back and regroup. Things have been hectic of late, and the chance to rest up and relax is just what the doctor ordered.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Put your family first this week, Sagittarius. You have been overwhelmed with professional responsbilities in recent weeks, but now it’s time to reconnect with your loved ones.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, you might need to save a little more before booking that dream vacation. You’re on the cusp of your getaway; you just need to hammer out a few more financial details.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, maintain the strictest confidence when a loved one discloses something to you this week. You’re a source of strength for this person, and they trust you to remain silent.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Continue to communicate openly and honestly with others, Pisces. It’s the best way to get ahead and solidify existing relationships.
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Real estate agent Edie Brennan, left, and CraZy LadyZ! store owner Jan Patterson-Hohman model clothing during the annual American Cancer Society Holiday Wrappings fashion show and luncheon last year at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street.
Holiday Wrappings fashion show and luncheon, Dec. 6 (Nov. 25, 2016) The 28th annual Holiday Wrappings fashion show and luncheon, benefiting the American Cancer Society, is slated to take place on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the Ocean City convention center. The event will feature styles from 13 local retailers during a fashion show organized by CraZy LadyZ! store owner Jan Patterson-Hohman. This year’s fashion will come from shops and boutiques in Ocean City, West Ocean City and Berlin as well as Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island in Delaware. Participating shops are: Raggamuffin, CraZy LadyZ!, Bruder Hill, Patty Jeans Boutique, SeaQuest, Southern Exposure, Ish Boutique, Japanesque, BomShell Boutique, Pet Threadz, Chic Boutique, Heart of Gold and Lady Fenwick. An assortment of clothing for children, teens, adults and pets will be on display during the hour-long show at the 40th Street venue. “It is a ladies luncheon and funds go to all types of cancers, which supports local programs, research and education,” said Dawne Pappas, Holiday Wrappings chairwoman. “It is a wintertime staple. The ladies and whole business community supports the event with donations.” For lunch, guests will enjoy chicken stuffed with apples and currant, acorn squash, greens, bread and a salad. Every year, a different local establishment provides the dessert. Layton’s on 15th Street will serve its popular doughnuts and Dolle’s is donating candy party favors for each guest. In addition to fashion and food, Holiday Wrappings will feature online,
Chinese and silent auctions. “We have an online auction where you can look at 12 items highlighted online and bid,” Pappas said. “This will continue at the event and online up until 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 6. Winners could be at the event or online bidders.” There are trips to Antigua and Panama, Ariana Grande tickets, night stays at the Lighthouse, the Edge and the Atlantic hotels, a fishing trip from Angler, tickets to a Washington Capitals hockey game, and Paul Cullen is auctioning off a dinner for six at the winner’s home. For $10, attendees can participate in a cupcake raffle, where they will choose a treat courtesy of Miss Patty Cake in Berlin that will have either a $10, $25, $50 or $100 gift card from Park Place Jewelers. All tables will have poinsettias, which can be purchased for $10. There will also be a wine and spirit table where guests can pick a bottle after a donation of $20. Lauren Glick and Paul Cullen from Bad Company will provide music the first hour. Glick will be joined by Wes Davis later on in the event. Jenny Malone will MC. “There is great entertainment and it’s always fun,” Pappas said. “Our theme is picture the world without cancer.” Last year, 670 women attended the event, which raised about $40,000 for the American Cancer Society. “It is a great event to support and definitely a good place to network,” Pappas said. “See the ladies before the winter months set in and they fly off to Florida.” See ANNUAL Page 55
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The Art League of Ocean City Center for the Arts hosted an Arts Night at Guidos Burritos on 33rd Street last Saturday. Pictured, from left, taking part in the event are Kim and Damian Valentine, Jason Stokes and Ryan “Ry Mac” Maccubbin.
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Art League of Ocean City representatives, from left, Katie Brown, Catherine Hellsten and Gina Stratchko, pose for a photo during Arts Night, last Saturday, at Guidos Burritos on 33rd Street.
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Artists Heidi Rottman, left, and Megan Burak, are all smiles while their art is on display during Arts Night at Guidos Burritos on 33rd Street, Nov. 19.
Members of the Ocean Pines Garden Club decorate their club’s Christmas tree for the Ocean Pines “Hometown Christmas,” to be held at White Horse Park this Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
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Ryan Ellermen and Jessica Giles watch the Ravens football game, Sunday, at Pizza Tugos, located on the corner of routes 50 and 611 in West Ocean City.
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Friends, from left, Jordan Coy, Joe Fultz, Martece Brittingham, Danny Hicken and Brandon Hilliard, enjoy the Ravens vs. Cowboys game at Pizza Tugos in West Ocean City, Nov. 20.
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Holiday Shopper’s Fair open this weekend in Ocean City By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Nov. 25, 2016) Get an early start this year on buying Christmas presents and continue Black Friday shopping during the 34th annual Holiday Shopper’s Fair, Friday through Sunday, at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. More than 120 vendors will be in attendance including local favorites to retailers traveling from all over
the United States. “The holiday season is here and a lot of people are looking for fun, creative and unique gift ideas for everyone in their family,” said Jessica Waters, communications manager for the Town of Ocean City. “The Holiday Shopper’s Fair is a perfect place to enjoy the company of your family or friends, celebrate the holiday season and check off See ASSORTMENT Page 57
Annual Holiday Wrappings luncheon fundraiser for ACS Continued from Page 53 Event sponsorships are available starting at $100, which includes a business card in the program, and up to $5,000. The Peninsula Regional Medical Center Cancer Center has already donated $5,000 to sponsor the event, Pappas said. Fill out the sponsorship form found online at www.acsholidaywrappings.org and make checks payable to: The American Cancer Society (Fashion Show). Mail checks to: American Cancer Society, Inc. P.O. Box 163 Salisbury, Maryland, 21803.
The convention center doors will open at 10:30 a.m., and the event will end around 2 p.m. Lunch will be served at noon with the fashion show starting at 1 p.m. Tickets cost $45 and can be purchased at the convention center box office on 40th Street or at www.acsholidaywrappings.org, where the online auction is also taking place. Tickets must be reserved by Monday, Nov. 28. For more information, email Pappas at dpappo@aol.com or call 443880-2310.
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NOW PLAYING BIG EASY ON 60 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305 www.thebigeasyon60.com Nov. 25: Dirty Deals Blues Band, 7 p.m. Nov. 26: Lower Case Blues, 7 p.m. BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com Nov. 25: Over Time, 9 p.m. Nov. 26: Dust N Bones, 9 p.m. Nov. 30: Sir Rod, 5 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com Nov. 25: Dave Sherman, 7-11 p.m. Nov. 26: Monkee Paw, 7-11 p.m. Nov. 27: Just Jay, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 30: Open Mic, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 1: Chris Button, 7-11 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com
Every Thursday-Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m. CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road Berlin 410-641-0600 www.oceandowns.com Nov. 25: Sol Knopf, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 26: Sol Knopf, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Everett Spells, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com Every Friday: Bob Hughes, 5-9 p.m. FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 www.fagers.com Nov. 25: DJ Greg, 3 p.m.; Colossal Fossil Sauce, 5 p.m.; DJ Hook, 9 p.m.; Tranzfusion, 9:30 p.m. Nov. 26: DJ Louie T, 9 p.m.; Animal House, 9:30 p.m. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com
ANIMAL HOUSE Fager’s Island: Saturday, Nov. 26, 9:30 p.m.
Nov. 25: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. Nov. 26: Simple Truth/Side Project, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. Nov. 27: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30: Karaoke w/DJ Jeremy Dec. 1: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. HARPOON HANNA’S Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525 302-539-3095 www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com Nov. 25: Dave Hawkins, 5-10 p.m. Nov. 26: Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m. Dec. 1: Kevin Poole, 6-10 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 www.clarionoc.com Every Wednesday-Sunday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Nov. 25-26: Power Play, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. SEACRETS
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49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com Nov. 25: Darcy Dawn & Company,
5-9 p.m.; Nowhere Slow, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Nov. 26: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Joe Bachman & The Tailgaters, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Dec. 1: Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com Nov. 25-26: Kayla Kroh, 4-8 p.m. THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 www.oceanpines.org Nov. 25: On The Edge TOUCH OF ITALY 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront Ocean City 302-703-3090 Every Tuesday: Piano Bar w/Bryan Russo, 9 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 www.whiskersbar.com Nov. 25: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
HOLIDAY CRAFT The clients at the Berlin Senior Center decorate foam pumpkins with the caption "Autumn Blessing" printed on them. They added leaves, acorns and scarecrow embellishments. The crafts are sponsored by the Pine'eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines. SUBMITTED BY LOUISE LASSITER
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Assortment of gifts available at OC Holiday Shopper’s Fair Continued from Page 55 a few gifts on your Christmas list.” There will be an assortment of gifts including Christmas décor and ornaments, unique handmade merchandise, nautical items, arts and crafts, quilted handbags, candles, photography, florals, pet items, jewelry, handpainted furniture, ceramics, specialty gifts, household items, toys, sports memorabilia, country woodcrafts and stained glass. The Holiday Shopper’s Fair was started in 1983 to draw visitors to the area during cold, winter months, and about 2,000 people attended the first event which included 60 vendors. Last year, several thousand shopped for treasures throughout the three days. “There are fun activities for kids, a football viewing area for dads and more than 120 unique vendors to browse inside,” Waters said. “The season isn’t only about shopping, it’s about spending time with the ones you love and the Holiday Shopper’s Fair accomplishes both.” Children can get their faces painted and play games at the 40th Street venue for free this year. Santa will
make an appearance from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For those who don’t want to shop or need a quick break, there will be multiple televisions set up in a lounge area. Several nonprofit organizations will be back this year including Delmarva Cat Connection and Town Cats. Attendees can get started on the adoption process or purchase gift items. The Marine Corps League will collect donations in addition to Quilters by the Sea and the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. In addition, Believe in Tomorrow will be in attendance to collect donations for terminally ill children. Door prize drawings will be held every half hour and winners must be in attendance to receive prizes. Admission costs $3 for all three days of the Holiday Shopper’s Fair. Children 13 and under get in free. Show hours are: Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 1-800OC-OCEAN, 410-289-2800 or email mcollins@oceancitymd.gov.
Donations sought for active duty military holiday drive
(Nov. 25, 2016) The deadline for donating items for the active duty military drive hosted by the American Legion Synepuxent Post #166, located at 2308 Philadelphia Avenue in Ocean City, will be Friday, Dec. 2. This program has been in affect for many years and 100 boxes is the goal to be mailed the first Monday in December. Items may be dropped off at the Post or at: Bank of Ocean in West
Ocean City and 59th Street, BoggsDisharoon Post #123 in Berlin, Full Moon Saloon in West Ocean City and Minuteman Press at 120th Street. The Stephen Decatur High School Connections Club is collecting items at the Berlin school as well. Personal hygiene items and snacks in cans are in need. Contact Sarge Garlitz, public relations officer, at 443-735-1942 or email firstsgt166@msn.com.
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Star Charities org. to send packages to troops overseas
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 25, 2016) With the holiday season approaching, Anna Foultz and fellow Star Charities volunteers closed out its annual Christmas drive Sunday by providing local Army National Guard members with care packages for military members stationed overseas. “It’s been about 18 years, I guess. It’s been so many years,” she said. “Before I did Star Charities, my husband and I used to do it. It started out with four people and then it got bigger and bigger every year.” Major Rob Wille, with the 115th Military Police Battalion in Salisbury, said the donations would provide a morale boost for nearly four dozen of
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Star Charities co-founder Anna Foultz, center, shares a moment of levity, with members of the Army National Guard’s 115th Military Police Battalion, from left, Spc. Shaun Paulin, Spc. Eric Fletcher, Ssgt. Linwood Harmon, Major Rob Wille and Spc. Keegan Britton, who stopped by her Ocean Pines home on Sunday to collect holiday donations for overseas troops.
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his fellow soldiers stationed abroad. “Currently, our battalion has about 40 soldiers deployed in Gitmo (Guantanamo Bay detention camp) and about seven more deployed elsewhere,” he said. “We’ll work with our family support program and get the donations here packaged and sent out.” Wille said numerous organizations collect comfort items for active duty military members throughout the year, but said this drive was time-sensitive. “With Star Charities, they specifically wanted to get the donations to recipients during or before the holidays,” he said. “I’ve been involved in others, but this is my first time with Star Charities in my current role.” Spec. Eric Fletcher said he has participated in donation pickups in the past and recognizes the value in this altruistic pursuit. “It’s important because it shows the community actually appreciates what we are doing,” he said. “It just shows their way of giving back to us.” Although stateside at the moment, Fletcher said community donations provided a lifeline during his past tours in Afghanistan. “Once you see the care package, and it’s got notes and everything, it softens OPEN CHISTMAS EVE 4 PM CHRISTMAS DAY 2 PM (not serving Breakfast) CHRISTMAS DINNER BUFFET 2 - 7 PM
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nations from individuals and small businesses, Foultz said several new partners made contributions this year. That list includes the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Berlin chapter, AARP Ocean Pines chapter and the Rite-Aid on Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines. Foultz, 90, now has her attention focused on Star Charities’ annual Beef & Beer Fundraiser, which raises money for wounded soldiers in Maryland. The event takes place on Jan. 27, from 5-9 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Pkwy. Tickets cost $25. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Foultz at 410-641-7667 or Larry Walton at 443-831-1791.
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Make turkey and dumplings with leftovers
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Nov. 25, 2016) Weeks of slavish preparation and endless stress has finally come to an end. Thanksgiving feasts are consumed in what seems a mere matter of minutes. But the spirited accolades and constant praise makes the time and efforts all worthwhile. As I stroll down memory lane, I remember there was a time when the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach became my second home during the Thanksgiving holiday. Club Colette, a marvelous private supper club, is where I celebrated Thanksgiving every year. Fettuccini Alfredo served tableside with shavings of black truffles wowed my passion and obsession for the finest ingredients. Mounds of Beluga caviar titillated my forever raging senses. Rubbing elbows with the rich and famous and sampling Club Colette’s exquisite menu made these experiences quite unforgettable. But even with all its pageantry and glitz, I missed the pleasures of being with family and of course devouring the infamous leftovers. Unless I ordered three dinners, leftovers were simply a figment of my imagination. This is why I prefer to stay home and prepare a turkey with all the trimmings. My favorite use of leftovers is to transform them into another dish. I know watching my waistline is a full-time job, but the holidays outweigh my daily ritual. Turkey dumplings are a tradition in the Walker family and one I cannot resist. But before we discuss the intricacies of this dish, has one ever won-
dered why chickens and turkeys have white and dark meat? According to Harold McGee, author of “On Food and Cooking,” the pink or red coloration of meat is not due primarily to blood and its oxygen-carrying hemoglobin but to oxygen-storing myoglobin, which is located in the muscle cells and retains the oxygen brought by the blood until the cells need it. As a result, tissues with different colors contain different concentrations of myoglobin. To explain this in simpler terms, muscles that require a lot of oxygen have a greater storage capacity than those that need less, and are a darker red. In essence, oxygen use can be related to the general level of activity; muscles that are exercised frequently and strenuously need more oxygen. Chickens and turkeys do a lot of standing around, but little flying; so their breast muscle is white, while their legs are dark. Game birds, on the other hand, spend more time on the wing, if you will, and their breast meat can be as dark as their drumsticks. Let us now move onto the comforting subject of turkey dumplings. Everyone has their favorite recipe that has been handed down for generations. But a few tips can enhance a dish that is indicative on how America eats. The multiple joints in turkey wings contain lots of collagen that converts into gelatin during the cooking process which ultimately acts as a better broth thickener than flour. Even in this case where the meat is already cooked, still add the bones for thickening and flavoring purposes. Specific adjustments can greatly influence the outcome of your dumplings. Adding an egg white helps develop very light balls of good-
HEAVENLY HATS Since 2001, the Heavenly Hats Foundation has donated two million new hats to cancer patients of all ages. Ocean City Elementary School held its third annual Heavenly Hats Spirit Day on Oct. 20. For a $1 donation, each student could wear his or her favorite hat to school. This year, OCES raised $532 for the cause. All of the money donated on Heavenly Hats Spirit Day will help provide hats to cancer patients nationwide. Pictured are OCES students Carrie Deem and Zoe Hinkle.
ness that do not disintegrate (which can be a common problem for cooks not familiar with the art of dumplings). Waiting to add the dumplings until the broth is simmering sets their bottoms, keeps them whole, and reduces the risk of falling apart. Wrapping the lid with a towel absorbs excess moisture that can turn dumplings into a soggy mess. Thanksgiving leftovers are as much as the blessed feast as the dinner itself. Turkey and dumplings are yummy and a great way to continue the extensive meal. Enjoy! * The dumpling recipe is taken from Cook’s Illustrated website.
Turkey and Dumplings
Turkey Stew 3 tablespoons canola oil 4 pounds combined leftover turkey legs, thigh, breasts and wings kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste ¼ pound bacon, chopped 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 teaspoon Herbs de Province 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 medium carrots, sliced ¼-inch at a 45-degree angle 4 stalks celery, sliced ¼ -inch at a 45degree angle 2 medium yellow onions, chopped 2 bay leaves 6 cups chicken broth ¼ dry sherry 1. Remove cooked meat from the bones and cut into 1-inch pieces, set meat aside. 2. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until it is thoroughly done. Remove bacon and reserve for future use, leave bacon drippings in the
Dutch oven. Add turkey bones, thyme, Herbs de Province, garlic, carrots, celery, onions and bay leaves and cook until caramelized. Stir in broth and sherry, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to simmer, cover and cook for 45 minutes. 3. In the meantime, start to prepare dumplings. 4. When the broth has simmered for 45 minutes, remove turkey bones, add turkey meat and proceed with the dumpling instructions as follows.
Dumplings 2 cups unbleached flour, sifted ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon sugar, sifted 1 teaspoon table salt ¾ cup cold butter milk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 large egg white 1. Whisk flour, baking soda, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Combine buttermilk and melted butter in medium bowl, stirring until butter forms small clump; whisk in egg white. Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients and stir until just incorporated and batter pulls away from sides of the bowl. 2. Using greased tablespoon measure, scoop level amount of batter and carefully lower into stew. Wrap the lid with kitchen towel, keeping the towel away from the heat source and cover pot. Simmer gently until dumplings have doubled in size and toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 13 to 16 minutes. Serve immediately. Serves 6 Secret Ingredient - Helpfulness. “He helps others most, who shows them how to help themselves.” – Anonymous
RAFFLE WINNER This past summer, the Ocean City Lions sold tickets on the Boardwalk as part of its $50,000 “Pot of Dollars” raffle. Chris Dinges of Stanley, Virginia was the winner. Dinges, right, was recently presented his check from Lion Steve McMillan at the Lions Den. Afterwards, he presented the OC Lions with $500 in cash, as a way to help in the funding of its many community projects.
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Christ, local musicians create ‘Brian’s Christmas Songbook’
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Nov. 25, 2016) Tony Christ and several musicians on Ocean City’s nightclub circuit have completed the album, “Brian’s Christmas Songbook,” just in time for the holiday season. He’s looking to release it online – and use its future sales to help fight against opiate addiction. “We’re looking to put a dollar from each one to rehabilitation services, and perhaps even recoup some expenses. I’m not taking a salary from this,” Christ said. “Brian’s Christmas Songbook” is a collection of carols and contemporary songs about a man telling the story of Jesus Christ’s birth to his young son and his friend. Most of the songs are bookended with spoken word on the bible story. The album is named after Christ’s 22year-old son, Brian, who died from a drug overdose in 2004. Due to federal privacy laws on college campuses, Christ said he was not aware of his son’s struggles until it was too late. Now he hopes that the album would foster a stronger connection within families and inspire real change. “We did want to touch on the heartstrings to get people to emphasize or sympathize,” he said. “It’s easy to write a check, but hopefully this will create an emotional response that promotes a
positive outcome.” “Brian’s Christmas Songbook” begins with traditional carols, such as “Mary Did You Know” and “O Holy Night” to better illustrate why Christmas is celebrated before transitioning to modern songs. The album also includes a cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” and finishes Byrds’ “Turn, Turn, Turn,” since its lyrics come from the bible. The album’s production started in 2015, when Ocean City musicians John Abella, Melissa Alesi, Ken Cicerale, Dennis Crawford and Lauren Glick were signed on to the project. Vocals were provided by Alesi, Crawford and Glick, who also played piano. Abella played several instruments, including percussion, bass and electric guitar. Celia played the saxophone and Christ was the narrator. After several practice sessions, recording started in January 2016 but was halted due to Christ’s medical issues. The album was ultimately completed in November. “It was a slow process, because we’d play the basic song, then we’d do it again and add another instrument,” Christ said. “By the end, we had different tracks and they would be mixed. I can’t say enough about the band, because they had a huge work ethic. We came together for one effort – to inspire people
“Brian’s Christmas Songbook,” which contains 15 holiday songs, is a tribute to Tony Christ’s late son and was created to raise money and awareness of opioid addiction.
to come out with a plan to fight the heroin epidemic.” Christ plans to put “Brian’s Christmas Songbook” on Amazon.com soon, and sell it for $10. For now, he has been sharing it with several community members and leaders, including Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan. The album can be found at World Gym on 67th Street or Johnny’s Pizza and Pub on 56th Street. The CD will also be sold at two events
in December to help raise awareness. The first event will be at Fager’s Island on 60th Street on Sunday, Dec. 11 as part of a opiate addiction conference from 48 p.m. “Brian’s Christmas Songbook” will be available at Johnny’s Pizza and Pub during a pizza and spaghetti dinner on Sunday, Dec. 18 from 2-8 p.m. The dinner costs $10. For more information, contact Christ at 202-641-6166.
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NEW ADVOCATES Lower Shore CASA, a division of Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, announces the appointment of four new Court Appointed Special Advocates to the WYFCS CASA program. The Honorable Judge Brian Shockley and Family Magistrate Margaret “Peggy” Kent, Worcester County Circuit Court, 1st Judicial Circuit, address the newly trained CASA volunteers before swearing them in as court-appointed advocates on Oct. 12. Pictured, from left, are Angie Manos, CASA volunteer supervisor; Brigitte Southworth, CASA program director; Honorable Judge Shockley; new CASA volunteers Brandy Terrell, Peyton Hudson and Page Hewitt, and Kent. Volunteer Betsy Myers is not pictured. CASA volunteers advocate for children who have been abused or neglected and who, through no fault of their own, end up in the court system.
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) celebrates its 50th anniversary on Oct. 19 with a luncheon meeting at Chanceford Hall B&B in Snow Hill. The chapter was organized on Aug. 23, 1966 by founding Regent Myrtle Polk and held its first official meeting on Oct. 15, 1966. There were 24 charter members, two of which are still active chapter members. The current member count stands at 82. Members of the General Levin Winder Chapter DAR assemble on the steps of Chanceford Hall B&B for a photo commemorating their 50th anniversary celebration.
OCCG STATION TOUR Ocean City Coast Guard Petty Officer Second Class William Castleberry, third from left, gives a tour of the Ocean City Coast Guard Station to Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club members, from, left, Kenneth Bates, President Elect Margaret Mudron, Stan Kahn, President Cliff Berg and Robert Smith. The Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club meetings are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 15th Street and the Boardwalk.
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CAR RAFFLE WINNER Randy Lappa drove from his home near Pittsburgh to Pittsville Ford in Pittsville, Maryland on Oct. 7 to pick up the 2016 Race Red Mustang convertible he and his wife, Mary, won from the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Boardwalk car raffle to raise funds for the club’s Scholarship Foundation. President Barbara Peletier hands Lappa the keys while Charlie Warner, Tom Southwell and Rita Landis look on. The car raffle ran for 16 weeks, from early May to late September.
DIAC DONATES TO HOSPICE The Delmarva Irish-American Club presents a donation of $10,000 to Dirk Widdowson, committee chair for the Coastal Hospice at the Ocean Building Fund on Oct. 20. To be built in Ocean Pines, Coastal Hospice at the Ocean will provide patients and their families medical, spiritual and emotional support with all the comforts of home.
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Support MCBP, Lower Shore Land Trust with donations (Nov. 25, 2016) Come out and celebrate Giving Tuesday at Berlin’s Burley Oak Brewery on Nov. 29 from 4-9 p.m. to support two local environmental nonprofit organizations – Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT) and the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP). MCBP is partnering with LSLT to host a happy hour at Burley Oak Brewery to promote the Giving Tuesday campaign, where individuals are encouraged to donate to area nonprofits. Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s (CFES) has created the Giving Tuesday online giving day to consolidate local end-of-year charitable fundraising opportunities. For one day, there is a link provided to donate to over 60 area nonprofits, including MCBP and LSLT. It’s an easy one-stop shop to donate to local charities. The effort is known locally as “Shore Gives More” and those interested in donating can visit www.shoregivesmore.org. Through sponsorships, the CFES has raised funds to contribute to some of the charities that are able to
capture several support incentives. LSLT and MCBP are competing for the most donations during happy hour time, 4-7 p.m., so it is only fitting that they encourage donors to give while having fun. For each person that donates as little as $5, a raffle ticket will be given to win a prize during the happy hour time slot. To be entered into the raffle, guests must be present at the event and show proof of donation. Mike Dryden will be providing music during happy hour and there will be appetizers from local restaurants. MCBP works with local, federal and state agencies to help protect and preserve the Coastal Bays. For more information, visit www.mdcoastalbays.org. LSLT is dedicated to preserving rural lands, to promoting vibrant towns, and to building a more healthy and connected Eastern Shore. For more information, visit www.lowershorelandtrust.org. For more information on this event, contact Sandi Smith at sandis@mdcoastalbays.org or call 410213-2297 ext. 106.
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Give to favorite local charities online during 2016 campaign (Nov. 25, 2016) “Shore Gives More,” a Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) online campaign to promote charitable giving to Lower Eastern Shore nonprofit organizations takes place Tuesday, Nov. 29. Worcester County Volunteer Connection is encouraging residents to support their favorite local charity during this year’s campaign. “More than 20 nonprofit organizations serving Worcester County residents will directly benefit from financial gifts made during Shore Gives More,” Worcester County Volunteer Services Manager Kelly Brinkley said. “These nonprofits
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Worcester GOLD collects toys and donations for holiday prog. (Nov. 25, 2016) Giving Tuesday is an international effort to promote charitable giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. As part of this effort, Worcester GOLD will be in front of the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin on Nov. 29 collecting toys and donations for the Helping Hands for the Holidays program, which provides gifts for local children in need. There are several ways members of the community can participate. GOLD volunteers will be stationed in front of the Atlantic Hotel, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
HONORED Andrea Watkins has been named 2016 Ocean Pines Boat Club Outstanding Member of the Year. She is pictured with her award during the “Change of Watch” annual meeting and dinner-dance on Nov. 6, at the Clarion Hotel on 101st Street in Ocean City.
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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AEAmerican Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 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. Serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishocmd.com / $-$$ / 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. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ CLADDAGH ON THE SHORE, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-4200 / www.claddaghontheshore.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere specializing in steaks and seafood. Open for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday. Take out available. ■ COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, 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. ■ 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 / Coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. for dinner. Open Friday-Sunday at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch buffet. Friday and/or Saturday, live entertainment. Sunday brunch buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy Hour Thursday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carryout and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DOUGH ROLLER, 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for more than 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Fried Chicken available at South Division, 41st and 70th streets. Breakfast served daily at 3rd, 41st and 70th streets. Order online for carryout at both Coastal Highway locations. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. 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. ■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR, The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217 / www.flyingfishfenwick.com / $-$$ /V-MC-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates. Open daily at 4 p.m. for dinner. Take-outs available. Closed Monday. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant
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serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ KY WEST BAR & RESTAURANT, 5401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Our experienced chefs deliver the finest in cuisine nightly. OC’s best veal chop, the freshest seafood and great pasta dishes. Ky West offers fine dining and a beautiful bar described as New York funky chic. Providing excellent food and drink for a great dining adventure. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MY THAI OC, 138th Street, Bayside Plaza, 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2509918 / www.mythaioc.webs.com / $ / V-MC-Dis / Authentic Thai food served from 11 a.m. till 9:30 p.m. Lunch special daily from 11 a.m. till 3 p.m. Free parking for customers. Eat in or take out. Vegetarian options also. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS, 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984 / www.nickshouseofribs.com / $$/ V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. Open Monday through Friday, 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon. ■ 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 and carry out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet. Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring more than 75 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-toorder pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tues-
day, 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 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s best spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving lunch and dinner in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day and all night every day available at tables and bar. ■ ROPEWALK - A FENWICK ISLAND OYSTER HOUSE, 700 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0153 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted except 6-9 p.m. / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family restaurant. Takeout available. Lunch and dinner served. Family friendly dining with a rotating oyster list and seafood creations paired with fresh fruit crushes and craft beer menu. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / 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. 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 / Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. ■ THE BIG EASY ON 60, 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305 / www.thebigeasyon60.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full Bar / New Orleans style restaurant with an amazing patio and great atmosphere. Open 7 days, 11 a.m. to midnight. Happy Hour, every day, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the entire restaurant. Come try our traditional Louisiana dishes from outstanding starters, unique entrees, to awesome desserts along with extraordinary hospitality. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian style restaurant with Italian style deli and pasticceria/bakery too. Just stop in for a look and a taste of some fresh prosciutto fresh loaves of Italian bread. Large circular bar with Happy Hour and check our Web site with our daily specials from our great menu including pasta, wood fired pizzas, delicious heros and catering. Daily lunch special $6.95 plus take out service. ■ 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. 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 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. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
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FRI, NOV. 25 Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Unique handmade merchandise including art and craft items, hand painted furniture, quilted handbags, ornaments, candles, jewelry, florals, toys, pet items, sports related memorabilia, nautical items, stained glass, country woodcrafts, lighted baskets and ceramics. Non-profit organizations also on hand. Free face painting and games for children. Santa will make an appearance on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Door prize drawings held every hour on the half hour (must be present to win). Non-shopper’s lounge and food court. Weekend admission is $3 for adults and free to children 13 and younger. mcollins@oceancitymd.gov, 410-289-2800 or 800-6262326
34TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPER’S FAIR
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors will have many one-of-a-kind hand created products and the materials to make it. On-going demonstrations at most booths on how mittens are knitted, how shawls are woven or how wool is spun. Admission costs $3 for the day of $5 of the weekend. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://woolandfiber.com
DELMARVA WOOL AND FIBER EXPO
REASON FOR THE SEASON HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER
The Church Mouse Thrift Shop, 101 N Main St, Berlin, MD, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Take a canned food item to the Church Mouse or Inca Ruins and get a free raffle ticket for an Inca Ruins $100 gift certificate. Take the ticket to Inca Ruins and with a $25 or more purchase receive a scratch ticket for gifts, discounts and more. Every ticket is a winner. Ten percent of all sales go back to the Church Mouse. Drawing gift certificate will be done Nov. 28 and the winner notified. 410-641-4385 Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, Ocean Pines, MD, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Every Friday through Dec. 16. Free clinic for brand new players. Registration is required by calling 410-641-7052.
FREE INTRODUCTORY PICKLEBALL CLINICS
SAT, NOV. 26 White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held
FARMERS MARKET
every Saturday. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410641-7717, Ext. 3006 Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Unique handmade merchandise including art and craft items, hand painted furniture, quilted handbags, ornaments, candles, jewelry, florals, toys, pet items, sports related memorabilia, nautical items, stained glass, country woodcrafts, lighted baskets and ceramics. Non-profit organizations also on hand. Free face painting and games for children. Santa will make an appearance on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Door prize drawings held every hour on the half hour (must be present to win). Non-shopper’s lounge and food court. Weekend admission is $3 for adults and free to children 13 and younger. mcollins@oceancitymd.gov, 410-289-2800 or 800-6262326
34TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPER’S FAIR
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors will have many one-of-a-kind hand created products and the materials to make it. On-going demonstrations at most booths on how mittens are knitted, how shawls are woven or how wool is spun. Admission costs $3 for the day of $5 of the weekend. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://woolandfiber.com
DELMARVA WOOL AND FIBER EXPO
Powellville United Methodist Church, 35606 Mt. Hermon Road, Powellville, MD, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oyster fritters, homemade soups, chicken salad, BBQ pork platters and many desserts. Eat-in or take-out. 443-880-8804
FALL LUNCHEON
REASON FOR THE SEASON HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER
The Church Mouse Thrift Shop, 101 N Main St, Berlin, MD, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Take a canned food item to the Church Mouse or Inca Ruins and get a free raffle ticket for an Inca Ruins $100 gift certificate. Take the ticket to Inca Ruins and with a $25 or more purchase receive a scratch ticket for gifts, discounts and more. Every ticket is a winner. Ten percent of all sales go back to the Church Mouse. Drawing gift certificate will be done Nov. 28 and the winner notified. 410-641-4385
6TH ANNUAL ‘A HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS’ AND TREE LIGHTING
White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway,
Ocean Pines, MD, 6:30 p.m. Trees decorated by Ocean Pines businesses, clubs, families and individuals will be on display and illuminated at the event. Also featuring local choral groups, hot chocolate and Santa Claus. Free and open to the public. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052
SUN, NOV. 27 Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Unique handmade merchandise including art and craft items, hand painted furniture, quilted handbags, ornaments, candles, jewelry, florals, toys, pet items, sports related memorabilia, nautical items, stained glass, country woodcrafts, lighted baskets and ceramics. Non-profit organizations also on hand. Free face painting and games for children. Santa will make an appearance on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Door prize drawings held every hour on the half hour (must be present to win). Non-shopper’s lounge and food court. Weekend admission is $3 for adults and free to children 13 and younger. mcollins@oceancitymd.gov, 410-289-2800 or 800-6262326
34TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPER’S FAIR
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will have many one-of-a-kind hand created products and the materials to make it. On-going demonstrations at most booths on how mittens are knitted, how shawls are woven or how wool is spun. Admission costs $3 for the day of $5 of the weekend. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://woolandfiber.com
DELMARVA WOOL AND FIBER EXPO
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 12 to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Rob, 443-783-3529
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Group is a 12step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly. Bett, 410-202-9078
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
MON, NOV. 28 Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 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. Bett, 410-2029078
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Wor-Wic Community College, 32000 Campus Dr, Salisbury, MD, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Higher education fair for nurses interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher to be held in the lobby of the Allied Health Building. Representatives from numerous universities will be available to discuss their programs. Information will also be provided on other online nursing schools. 410-334-6774
NURSING HIGHER EDUCATION FAIR
Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Berlin group No. 169. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
North on Market Street from 14th Street to the Pocomoke River Bridge, Market Street and 14th Street, Pocomoke City, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. More than 100 units featuring high and middle school marching bands from seven counties and three states, lighted floats, marching units, fire departments, equestrian units and Santa Claus. The judges stand is located in downtown Pocomoke City just in front of the Mini park. Rain date is Nov. 29. Mike Shannon, 410-726-5777, http://www.pocomokechristmasparade.com
ANNUAL POCOMOKE CHRISTMAS PARADE
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. The group meets each Monday. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. 410-6416876
DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS
TUE, NOV. 29 All Hallows Church Parish House, 109 W. Market Street, Snow Hill, MD, 7:30 a.m. Contact agibb1@verizon.net or 410546-1978 for more information.
SNOW HILL ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Atlantic Hotel, 2 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Worcester GOLD will be in front of the Atlantic Hotel collecting toys and donations for the Helping Hands for the Holidays program, which provides gifts for local children in need. Raffle tickets will also be sold for a chance to win an American Girl doll gift package. Monetary donations can be made online through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s ShoreGivesMore.org site. 410677-6830, http://www.worcestergold.org
GIVING TUESDAY COLLECTION
Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 10:30 a.m. Make a craft to take home. All supplies provided. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410957-0878,
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Burley Oak Brewery, 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, MD, 4 to 9 p.m. The Maryland Coastal Bays Program is partnering with the Lower Shore Land Trust to host a happy hour to promote the Giving Tuesday campaign. The two groups are competing for the most donations during happy hour time, 4-7 p.m. For each person who donates $5, a raffle ticket will be given to win a prize during happy hour. To be entered, you must be present and show proof of donation. Music provided by Mike Dryden. Appetizers from local restaurants served. Sandi Smith, sandis@mdcoastalbays.org, 410-2132297, Ext. 106, http://www.shoregivesmore.org
GIVING TUESDAY CELEBRATION
Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Berlin group 331. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. jeanduck47@gmail.com
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Pocomoke Elks Lodge 1624, 1944 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bingo at 7 p.m. and regular games start at 7:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public. 410-957-3556
BINGO
WED, NOV. 30 KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. Meets every Wednesday. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org
Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and Carolina Beach music. Meets every Wednesday. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 302-200-3262, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB
Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. cliff0917@aol.com, 410641-1700
OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING
THU, DEC. 1 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children, infant to 5 years old, will read, sing, talk, write and play with educational toys. 410-208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
PLAY TIME
COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. The group meets every Thursday. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. 410-251-8163 Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4 to 7 p.m. Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Arlene or Kate, 302-436-9577 or 410-524-0649
BEACH SINGLES
American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available at 5:15 p.m. Open to the public. 410-289-3166, http://www.alpost166.org
BINGO
James G. Barrett Medical Office Building, 10231 Old Ocean City Boulevard, Suite 207, Berlin, MD, 4 to 6 p.m. Ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. for the new location of Atlantic General Surgical Associates and Atlantic General Bariatric Center. The community is invited to come meet the providers, learn about the services and take a tour of the new facilities. Light refreshments served. agodwin@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9644
ONGOING EVENTS
FAMILY NIGHT ‘BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE LETTER “S”
RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! OFFERS HALF PRICE ADMISSION
AGH NEW OFFICES OPEN HOUSE
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 5 p.m. Slime, scavenger hunts, crafts, games and a greeting card making station. For all ages. 410-641-0650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Columbus Hall (behind St. Luke’s Church), 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 5 to 7 p.m. Takes place on the last Wednesday of each month. Receive a full meal for only $7. Cash bar. 410524-7994
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SIMPLE SUPPER
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City is taking orders until Dec. 1 with delivery date between Dec. 15-18. Cost for the approximately 20 pound boxes are as follows: oranges, $23; red grapefruit, $22; and combo boxes, $29. To place orders, call Ralph Chinn, 410-208-6719. Proceeds benefit youth of the community. Info: www.kiwanisofopoc.org.
HOLIDAY FRUIT SALE
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, 401 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, from Nov. 28 through Dec. 18. Maryland residents receive half price tickets for participating attractions including: Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium, Ripley’s Marvelous Mirror Maze and Ripley’s Impossible LaseRace. Local photo ID or proof of residency required. Dustyn Ivey, 410-289-5600, ivey@ripleys.com. Spend the day in Manhattan on Dec. 3.
FALL AND WINTER BUS TRIPS
The bus will arrive in New York at approximately 10 a.m. and depart at 6 p.m. Cost is $85, which includes transportation only. On Dec. 18, enjoy a performance of “Kinky Boots.” The bus will leave Ocean Pines at 9:30 a.m. and arrive at the DuPont Theatre in Wilmington, Del. for the 2 p.m. show. Cost is $90, which includes show and transportation. On Jan. 7, The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. presents “Wicked.” The bus will depart Ocean Pines at 8:30 a.m. to arrive in time for the 1:30 p.m. performance. Cost is $120, which includes show and transportation. Open to the public. Reservations required: Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052. Along Baltimore Avenue from 15th Street to 33rd Street, through Jan. 1, 2017. Info: 410-250-0125.
THE AVENUE OF TREES
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, through Jan. 1, 2017. Board the Winterfest Express and tour hundreds of animated, lighted displays. The heated, Winterfest Village pavillion features hot chocolate, Yukon Cornelius’ gift shop and photos with Santa. Admission is $5 or adults and free to children 11 and younger. 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 or 410-250-0125.
WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS
RCIA is a process for individuals, adults and children 8 years and older, who are seeking Baptism. Also for those already baptized in another Christian tradition who want to come into the Catholic Church. Call Rita at 410-289-7038 or come to a session held on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Father Connell Parish Center, 1705 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD. All are welcome.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH
28th St. Pit & Pub, 2706 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City, MD, the first Tuesday of each month and for the Sunday NFL games to raise money for local families in need. Ravens Roost 58 is seeking new members and new officers. Dues are $20 per year. Stop by the restaurant if interested.
RAVENS ROOST 58 MEETS MONTHLY
Positive Outlook Thrift Shop, 12637 Ocean Gateway, Trlr 2, West Ocean City, Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located next to Seaside Christian Academy behind White Marlin Mall. Info: 410-2516971. Sponsored by OC Baptist Church.
POSITIVE OUTLOOK THRIFT SHOP
Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Accepting donations of gently worn clothes and small household items.
THE SHEPHERD’S NOOK THRIFT SHOP
Used to be Mine, Route 611 and Sunset Avenue, Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Newly expanded and
DIAKONIA THRIFT SHOP
redecorated. Furniture, clothing, toys and linens. Info: 410-213-0243. Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., Ocean City, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Monday through Saturday, year round. Located behind the church with a donation drop off room that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 410289-4458
AUMC THRIFT SHOP
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m., on the first Friday of each month. Meeting of volunteers. Info: Anna Foultz, 410-641-7667.
STAR CHARITIES MEETING
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St. Call the library at 410-641-0650 to schedule your individual tutorial.
DIGITAL DROP IN
OC Office, 12216 Ocean Gateway, Unit 1500, West Ocean City, 1 p.m., third Wednesday of each month. Info: Mary Henderson, 410-213-1177.
WSW SUPPORT GROUP
Temple Bat Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, every Friday, 7:30 p.m. A reform Jewish Synagogue. Info: 410641-4311.
FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES
Group meets the first Friday of each month at 1 p.m in the library meeting room. Discussions on library and volunteer needs and often includes interesting speakers. Followed by refreshments. New Friends always welcome.
FRIENDS OF THE OCEAN CITY LIBRARY
Luncheon meeting, third Tuesday, 1 p.m., Ocean Pines. Info: 410-208-1398.
WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB
FIRST STATE DETACHMENT OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MEETINGS
Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at VFW Post 8296, 104 66th St., Ocean City, 7 p.m. Open to all fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen. Info: Rick Holmes, 302-988-1056. Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, third Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Michelle Licata, a representative from the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, is on hand to help veterans (of any conflict) with whatever help they need in navigating available VA programs, need special assistance, etc. Info: Licata, 410-713-3482.
HELP FOR VETERANS
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Treasure Beach Campground & RV Park. Applicants must possess at a minimum a H.S. diploma, 5 years of applicable supervisory experience, strong management and organizational skills and a valid driver’s license. Experience and familiarity with all trades and heavy equipment operation preferred but not required. This is year-round full time position available immediately. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. Serious applicants may forward a resume to info@treasurebeachrvpark.com or obtain an application in person at our office Mon – Fri, 8am to 4pm. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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HELP WANTED
Interested in helping adult learners? Retired or at home educator and looking to assist adult students achieve their educational goals? Sussex Tech Adult Division has parttime positions available for Instructors for our James H. Groves Adult High School, GED Program and ESL classes. Applicants must be ELIGIBLE for state certification in an Elementary or High School content area OR adult education. Positions may be at our main campus in Georgetown or at one of our satellite locations in Bridgeville, Ellendale, Laurel, Lewes, Seaford or Selbyville. Please email your resume to Michele.cathell@ sussexvt.k12.de.us; no telephone calls.
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RENTALS RENTALS
RENTALS
Year Round Rentals. Call 410-723-0988.
FURNISHED $700 per month, winter rental or $900 per month, year round rental. Waterfront, 2BR/2BA, Mobile Home located at 11212 Gum Point Road. Call 410-4309797.
WR - 2BR/2BA - $900/mo. + sec. dep. Fully furnished. All utilities & cable included. Indoor pool avail. W/D & DW. No Smoking/Pets. Avail. Nov. 27-April 30th. Call 717-8161790.
WINTER WEEKLY RENTALS Pool Front Rooms $175. Efficiencies $195. 2BR Apartments $280. Burgundy Inn 1201 Philadelphia Ave. 410-289-8581
Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-289-8888 www.holidayoc.com
ROOMMATES ROOMMATES
Move In Today! 2BR/1BA winter rental on 57th St. for $700 a month. Fully furn. Apt. All util. incl. No pets. 2 max per apt. Adults only. $350 sep. sec. 410-422-4780, Juneweek.com
Roommate Wanted. Single occupancy. $550 monthly + 1/2 electric bill. W/D, cable & WiFi included. Off-street parking. 74th St. area. Call 410251-6678.
WEEKLY • SEASONAL
North OC. Mature Roommate needed to share Lrg. furnished townhouse on bayside. $650 monthly. Includes utilities, cable & WiFi. Call 410-603-5110.
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RENTALS
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Condos & Townhouses Starting at $1200 CALL US TODAY! 410-208-9200
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HOUSE TO SHARE Ocean View, Delaware Room to Rent in clean, modern, 3BR/2.5BA House. 60” TV, WiFi + all utilities included. $450/mo. Short-term ok.
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REAL REAL ESTATE ESTATE
2BR, 1.5BA Mobile on 1/2 acre in Bishopville. Garage & 12x60 storage unit. $119,000. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555. Condo For Sale By Owner. 1BR/1BA Orleans Court. 140th St. & Coastal Hwy. Furnished, second floor, elevators, 2 pools & courtyard. Great rental unit. Priced to sell. $117,500. Call for details 410-598-1194.
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Berlin, 225 sq. ft. Office Space, $275/mo. includes utils. Warehouse Space for Rent. Approx. 600 sq. ft., $500/mo., utils. included. Two 120 sq. ft. Storage Sheds, each $95/mo. Call 410-7265471 or 410-641-4300. 2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200.
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
Looking for space, comfort and great views? Spacious, climatecontrolled offices available, with use of Conference Room, in a modern, wellmaintained building, in prime Ocean City location. Call 410-524-3440 for appointment.
LOTS & ACREAGE
Multi-Family Lot in town Selbyville. $20,000. Call Howard Martin Realty, 410-3525555.
SERVICES SERVICES
Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service. 410-352-5555
DRIVER NEEDED DRIVER NEEDED
DRIVER W/CAR NEEDED FOR LOCAL SHOPPING AND OCCASIONAL DOCTOR VISITS TO BALTIMORE/DC AREA. CALL 410-208-6513.
DONATIONS DONATIONS
Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hardworking international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be tax-deductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.
OUTLET SALE OUTLET SALE
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VEHICLES VEHICLES
1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 Sting Ray, 4 speed coupe, 327/300HP, silver pearl/black interior, $18,000. hicelinda30@gmail.com / 240-391-3485
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PUBLIC NOTICES Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 2 HIDDEN COVE WAY, UNIT #3D OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Jeffrey D. Thomas dated June 17, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4603, folio 164 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 09, 2016 AT 2:10 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit LUG-AT-3D, in Phase 6, pursuant to a Condominium Regime established by and shown on a plat entitled “Condominium Plat Phase 6 The Garden Condominium I at Sunset Island” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #10-432383. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $50,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser.
TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 35383. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-11/24/3t _________________________________
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16729 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CATHERINE DIANE CROPPER Notice is given that Eric W. Cropper Sr., 12427 Jarvis Road, Bishopville, MD 21813, was on November 04, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Catherine Diane Cropper who died on September 30, 2016, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 4th day of May, 2017. 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. Eric W. Cropper Sr. 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 10, 2016 OCD-11/10/3t _________________________________
NOTICE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the Town of Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 16-03-2683P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance
Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/ bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). OCD-11/17/2t _________________________________ TOWN OF BERLIN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING November 28, 2016 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT The Town of Berlin will conduct a Citizen Participation Public Hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant MD-15-CD-27, in the amount of $800,000.00, for the following purposes: 1. To offer the opportunity to comment on the Hudson Branch Stormwater project to date: a. Hudson Branch and Flower Street Off-line Wetlands b. Flower Street Culvert replacement The hearing will be held at the Berlin Town Hall, Mayor and Council Chambers during the course of the Regular Mayor and Council Meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, November 28, 2016. Citizens will be furnished with information including but not necessarily limited to: • The progress of the projects to date; • The budget of the project to date and anticipated. The Maryland Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a federally sponsored program designed to assist units of general local government with activities directed toward neighborhood and housing revitalization, economic development, and improved community facilities and services. Maryland’s CDBG Program is administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), in close cooperation with the Department of Business and
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Economic Development (DBED). The Maryland CDBG Program reflects the State’s economic and community development priorities and provides public funds for activities which meet one of the following national objectives, in accordance with the Housing Community Development Act of 1974, as amended: 1. Give maximum feasible priority to activities which will benefit low and moderate income persons and households having an income equal to or less than the Section 8 lower income limits established by HUD; 2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; 3. Meet other community development needs of an urgent nature, or that are an immediate threat to community health and welfare. Efforts will be made to accommodate the disabled and non-English speaking residents with five days’ advance notice to Mary Bohlen, Administrative Services Director, 410-641-4314. Wm. Gee Williams, Mayor OCD-11/17/2t _________________________________
the Mayor and Council to make inquiry of personal background, financial and credit worthiness on or before Monday, December 12, 2016. (3) Pay 20% of the annual fee for each parcel less the $500.00 deposit to the Billing Office in City Hall on Monday, December 12, 2016. (4) 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 Clerk before contract endorsement. (5) Sign a three year contract (2017- 2019) 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-11/17/1t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MD 21204 410-296-2550
NOTICE OF LIVE AUCTION Beach Equipment Parcel Franchises $500 Minimum Bid Requirement for each Parcel A public auction will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on 301 Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City, Maryland for the following south end beach parcel franchises: Inlet 1st Street 3rd Street 7th Street 9th Street 12th Street 13th Street 19th Street 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. On the dates specified below, the successful bidder shall: (1) Submit a personal Credit Report on or before Monday, December 12, 2016 (2) Sign a statement authorizing
Edward S. Cohn Stephen N. Goldberg Richard E. Solomon Richard J. Rogers Michael McKeefery Christianna Kersey David W. Simpson, Jr. 600 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 208 Towson, MD 21204 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v. Beatrice B. Lombardi 10 The Point Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-16-000514
Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/17/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Kenneth Savitz Jennifer Rochino Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Michael J. McCarthy Estate of Karen M. McCarthy 13700 Coastal Highway, 308 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15001403
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 7th day of November, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 13700 Coastal Highway, 308, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 12th day of December, 2016, 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 5th day of December, 2016. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $359,910.00. 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-11/17/3t _________________________________
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 7th day of November, 2016, 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 12th day of December, 2016, provided a copy of this notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 5th day of December, 2016. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $374,825.55. The property sold herein is known as 10 The Point, Berlin, MD 21811. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD Thursday December 8, 2016 At 2:00 PM A request has been submitted to remove existing pier and boatlift. In-
stall 60’ vinyl bulkhead, construct 3’x 60’ parallel dock, and install one boatlift with poles and one PWC lift with poles. Channelward 18’ the site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 756 94th St. Parcel # 9663 in the Town of OC, MD. Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction Owner: Khalil Freiji PW16-299 A request has been submitted to install a boatlift with poles in existing slip. Channelward 30’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 106 Harbour Island CM Parcel # 3486 in the Town of OC, MD. Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction Owner: Robert Burns PW16-300 A request has been submitted.to install a boatlift and associated piles. No work will occur beyond 24’ channelward of the MHWL. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 204 Windward Drive Unit A Parcel # 3847A in the Town of OC, MD. Applicant: McGinty Marine Construction Owner: David Fields PW16-301 OCD-11/24/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance to the required front yard on a corner lot, providing a setback of 6.83’ on Atlantic Avenue, instead of 10’ as required by Code. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 11, Block 56 of the Ocean Bay City Plat; further described as located on the northwest corner of 89th Street and Atlantic Avenue, and locally known as 4-89th Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: MICHAEL D. & MARY P. FOELBER – (BZA 2469 #16-09500011) at 6:10 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code,
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PUBLIC NOTICES an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to waive four (4) parking spaces to create employee housing. The site of the appeal is described as Lots 21 and 22, Block 126 of the Isle of Wight Plat; further described as located on the south side of 58th Street, and known locally as 105-58th Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: JOHN W. FAGER– (BZA 2470 #16-09400013) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-11/24/2t _________________________________
NOTICE TO HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS INVITATION TO BID Housing Rehabilitation Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for rehabilitation work to be performed on a single family home located in the Snow Hill area of Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractors and may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online under the Departments - County Commissioners “Bid Board” tab at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. This project is proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and is thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2016 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Housing Rehabilitation Bid - December 12, 2016" in the lower lefthand corner. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries regarding the bid specifications shall be directed to the Housing Program Inspector, John Nosworthy, at 443-736-7085. All other inquiries shall be directed to Jo Ellen Bynum, Housing Program Ad-
ministrator, at 410-632-1200, ext. 1171. OCD-11/24/1t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MD 21204 410-296-2550 Edward S. Cohn Stephen N. Goldberg Richard E. Solomon Richard J. Rogers Michael McKeefery Christianna Kersey David W. Simpson, Jr. 600 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 208 Towson, MD 21204 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v. Joanne R. Farley, Personal Representative for the Estate of James A. Farley 10213 Golf Course Road Ocean City a/k/a W. Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-16-000548
day of November, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 1552 Unionville Road, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 19th day of December, 2016, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 12th day of December, 2016. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $24,519.22. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/24/3t _________________________________
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Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. WILLIE R. HARMON 1552 Unionville Road Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C16000423
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ORDINANCE 2016-23 RE: Local Plumbing Code Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that an ordinance was introduced for first reading at their meeting of November 7, 2016. Second reading is scheduled December 5. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the November 7 agenda packet. This ordinance amends the local plumbing code in regards to required permits. OCD-11/24/1t _________________________________
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Notice is hereby given this 16th day of November, 2016, 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 19th day of December, 2016, provided a copy of this notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 12th day of December, 2016. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $185,000.00. The property sold herein is known as 10213 Golf Course Road, Ocean City a/k/a W. Ocean City, MD 21842. 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-11/24/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852
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Eagle’s Landing Golf Course Roofing Project The Town of Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide work for the Eagle’s Landing Golf Course Roofing Project and to be in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the Eagle’s Landing Golf Course Roofing Project may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Associate, Leila Milewski, at lmilewski@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6643 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. A pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, December 08, 2016 at 10 a.m. in the Clubhouse at Eagle’s Landing Golf Course, 12367 Eagles Nest Rd., Berlin, MD 21811. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. Bids are to be submitted to the Town of Ocean City, Attn: Procurement Department, 204 65th Street, Bldg. A, Ocean City, MD 21842. Late Bid Documents will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-11/24/1t _________________________________
TO WELL DRILLERS INVITATION TO BID Housing Rehabilitation Replacement Well Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for a replacement well to be installed for a single family home located in the Snow Hill area of Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Well Drillers and may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online under the Departments - County Commissioners “Bid Board” tab at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. This project is proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and is thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2016 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Housing Rehabilitation - Well Replacement Bid - December 12, 2016" in the lower left-hand corner. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders
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PUBLIC NOTICES being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries regarding the bid specifications shall be directed to the Housing Program Inspector, John Nosworthy, at 443-736-7085. All other inquiries shall be directed to Jo Ellen Bynum, Housing Program Administrator, at 410-632-1200, ext. 1171. OCD-11/24/1t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. DEBORAH L. BALDWIN 12 41st Street Unit 201 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C16000433
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 17th day of November, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 12 41st Street, Unit 201, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 17th day of December, 2016, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 12th day of December, 2016. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $372,083.74. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/24/3t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Portable Restroom Service Bid Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the rental and service of portable restrooms for a period of two years, with an option to extend for up to five years for: Part A - Boat landings, Solid Waste Homeowner Convenience Centers (HOCC) and the County firing range for the Maintenance Division of Public Works; and Part B - Passive and active recreational parks for the Recreation and Parks Department. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Of-
fice of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online under the Departments - County Commissioners “Bid Board” tab at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, December 12, 2016 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Portable Restroom Service Bid" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries regarding Part A Maintenance Division portable restrooms - shall be directed to Ken Whited, Maintenance Superintendent, at 410-632-3766. All inquiries regarding Part B - Recreation and Parks portable restrooms - shall be directed to Bill Rodriguez, Parks Superintendent, at 410-632-3173. OCD-11/24/1t _________________________________
Geis, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 30 feet to 10 feet (an encroachment of 20 feet), associated with the proposed installation of a ground mounted medium solar energy system (7.44kW), in the V-1 Village District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1204(b)(2), ZS 1-305 1-344(d)(1)B, located at 5718 George Island Landing Road, approximately 749 feet west of Freetown Lane, Tax Map 94, Parcel 69, in the Eighth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:40 p.m. Case No. 16-43, on the lands of Robyn Casey, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 25 feet from the property line to 11.5 feet (an encroachment of 13.5 feet) associated with the proposed addition of a wheelchair ramp in the R-4 General Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-208(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 11 Ensign Drive, at the northwesterly intersection with Deep Channel Drive, Tax Map 26, Parcel 432, Section 2, Block G, Lot 100 of the Mystic Harbour Subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.
6:45 p.m. Case No. 16-45, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, Esquire, on the lands of Raymond & Victoria Suchy, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 30 feet to 28 feet (an encroachment of 2 feet) associated with a proposed replacement sun room and open deck in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1206(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 2 Martinique Circle, approximately 177 feet west of Fairway Lane, Tax Map 16, Parcel 46, Section 9, Lot 303, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:50 p.m. Case No. 16-44, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, Esquire, on the lands of Bay Club, LLC, requesting a special exception to establish a 434 site rental campground in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-202(c)(19) and ZS 1-318, located at 9122 Libertytown Road (MD Route 374), approximately 245 feet west of Pompano Lane, Tax Map 24, Parcel 114, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-11/24/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 16-41, on the application of Mark S. Cropper, Esquire, on the lands of the Johnson Family Trust, requesting a special exception (transient use) for use of land to hold celebration functions and parties, in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(3), ZS 1-105(c)(5) and ZS 1337(a), located at 7530 Cedartown Road, approximately 970 feet east of Double Bridges Road, Tax Map 56, Parcel 100, Lot 1, in the Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 16-42, on the application of Brad Fox, on the lands of Helen
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Be thankful on Giving Tuesday
Even though the historical purpose of Thanksgiving is to acknowledge our good fortune, that has become secondary to many of us, as our comfortable circumstances allow us to look on the holiday as less of a day of thanks and more of a time to eat as much as we can possibly hold. If that thought brought about a touch of indigestion, there’s a cure for that — give someone else something to be thankful for, and you can do it through the online donation event known as Giving Tuesday, when it goes viral on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Giving can be second nature to most, but there’s always that thought lurking in the back of your mind, “How will this help me?” It appears we have lost the meaning of giving. Yet, the world continues to give us opportunities to contribute to the welfare of those around us. This Giving Tuesday, set aside that lurking thought and give simply because it’s the right thing to do. Give to a local nonprofit because all they do is give to others, often with no tangible reward. In 2014, when Giving Tuesday was just a couple years old, the campaign estimated $46 million in donations. The average donor contributed at least $100 to this cause. When I was growing up, I was always shown that giving is not all about money. It’s also about time and love. It’s the little donations, such as helping a stranger to his or her car, that make our hearts full. And while those giving principals will always apply, today’s world is driven by commerce and dollar signs. The idea that someone is asking you for your money seems beyond ironic, but that’s where we’ve lost the idea of giving. It’s not about your money, it’s about what your donation can do to help the more than 60 local nonprofits they serve. Take at least five minutes on Tuesday, Nov. 29 to find a cause or maybe even multiple causes to stand behind. Remember that giving is not about receiving. Visit www.ShoreGivesMore.org to donate. The link goes live starting at midnight on Giving Tuesday. In the meantime, visit the website for more details and save the date. — Alexandra Jones Worcester County Developmental Center
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Ghosts of turkeys past
It’s a tradition of sorts with me that I write something about the various misfortunes that have occurred right before, during or after Thanksgiving dinner, because … it’s easy to do. Over the years, I’ve recounted the story of the “Stupendous Rubberized Ball of Dressing,” and the “never-fail, special recipe” taken from the same hunting By lodge cookbook that tells you Stewart how to prepare raccoon and Dobson other family favorites, and which employs 47 ingredients and four hours of prep time, only to result in something with the flavor and consistency of a snow tire. Also previously reported was the “BiscuitSawing Incident,” which involved Maryland beaten biscuits, a serrated knife and a linen napkin tourniquet at grandmother’s house to stop the bleeding after failing to pry open this mortar shell-like delicacy. Then there was the tale of a close relative’s first Thanksgiving dinner with his bride-tobe, when, after eating mounds of stuff he didn’t like because he didn’t want to offend his hosts, he walked out on the front porch, thanked all for their hospitality and then urgently leaned over the railing. Observations also were offered on the strange and curious dishes brought out just once a year, and how the Indians near Plymouth, for instance, brought the first marshmallows to the Pilgrims, who immediately added them to their sweet potatoes during a
festive food fight with their new neighbors (“taketh that, friend and neighbor! Hahahaha!”). Not to be forgotten are: • The old milk-shooting-through-the-nose giggle-fit episodes, one of which was prompted by someone’s mispronunciation of the plural reference for the people of the Philippines (you can figure it out). • The ever-popular story of the little table versus the big table (“Cousin Tommy put string beans in his nose!”). • How the dog somehow got to the turkeyroasting pan and, after lapping up every molecule of drippings therein, experienced an extended outdoor adventure. • My early belief that if it isn’t shaped exactly like the can in which it came, it can’t be real cranberry sauce. • And finally, if turkey is so good that people celebrate it, why don’t you ever see it on restaurant menus? Because I’ve written about all of the above and more over the years, this year’s entry is simple: it’s about how thankful I am that I can still remember those special family moments vividly, when I increasingly forget where I wrote down appointments so I wouldn’t forget them. Then again, the brain is funny like that, as is the case of that previously mentioned heartwarming scene when he nodded to his future in-laws in his most respectful manner and said, “Thanks for having me. I really enjoyed dinner … yawp.” Those Hallmark moments tend stick with you.
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Letters to the editor Park lands can unify
Editor, Thank goodness the election is finally over. I heard the term “Election Stress Disorder” this fall and it immediately resonated with me and many others I know. Part of the “Election Stress” for me related to the continuous news cycle and the overwhelmingly negative tone of the Presidential election this year. But there also is a deeper anxiety emerging in our country around the obvious economic and social divides that were laid bare by the election. It seems to me that conservation of parks and farms and open space could provide a bridge across some of the divides that America faces. At the political level both Democrats and Republicans have storied traditions in conservation from Republican Teddy Roosevelt’s creation of the National Park system to Democratic President Obama’s creation of the Arctic Marine Sanctuary. In our communities parks are the melting pots where we all come together to celebrate, recreate, and participate with each other forming critical community bonds. And at a personal level, I believe we all have a deep need for access to land and na-
ture and elbow room in an increasingly urbanized world. As our new leaders take office at all levels please encourage them to support parks and nature preserves and open space. Think of the foresight of Teddy Roosevelt in starting our National Park System. We need that foresight now on the Eastern Shore and in our communities. These public spaces are critical infrastructure to be secured now for the benefit of our children and grandchildren. God blessed America with beautiful and verdant lands and waters and wildlife. And God Blessed the Eastern Shore even more so with terrific soils and a deep heritage of communities committed to the future of this beautiful place. I hope you will join me in encouraging our new leaders to create new conservation legacies. Rob Etgen, Executive Director Eastern Shore Land Conservancy
Brews & Bites successful
Editor, We at Coastal Hospice are grateful for – and proud of – the young leaders in our community. They are taking the local tradition of generosity and making it their own. Last week a team of young profes-
sionals, led by Cole Taustin, who manages Embers and Blu Crabhouse and Kellie Meehan, who works for Mann Properties, hosted Brews & Bites, a very successful fundraising party to benefit Coastal Hospice at the Ocean. Committee members, all of [which] had full-time responsibilities and many who are parents of small children, created an event that attracted a generous crowd and showcased some of our region’s best restaurants and craft breweries. The event brought in more than $9,000 from sponsors and guests. They didn’t do it alone; long-time event volunteers and staff supported the effort – from selling raffle tickets to babysitting the kids. Brews & Bites was a true team effort, and the benefits will be felt for a long time. Coastal Hospice can meet its goal of putting patients and their families first, thanks to a generous community. It is truly inspiring to find that a new generation of volunteer leaders is continuing a tradition of caring. Alane Capen, RN, CHPN President, Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care
Home Depot helps cats
Editor, Community Cats Coalition would like to take this time to give a huge “thank you” to the Berlin Home Depot for their generous donation of building supplies to help us finish our
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new cat shelter. A special thanks goes to William GM and to Tammy. Susan Coleman Community Cats Coalition
Lawyers enrich holiday
Editor, I would like to thank those members of the Worcester County Bar Association who contributed to the Bar’s Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. I would also like to thank Sav-ALot, Acme and Food Lion for facilitating delivery of our food. This year, we were able to provide approximately 353 less fortunate families with complete Thanksgiving dinners, which they could prepare in their own homes. We united once again with Worcester County Gold and Pocomoke, Snow Hill, Buckingham and Showell elementary schools to identify those families with children to attempt to reach our goal that no one in our county should go hungry on Thanksgiving. I acknowledge that our goal is a lofty one that perhaps will never be completely met. We are proud, however, that as our Thanksgiving Food Drive has grown over the past 15 years, we are getting closer. Thank you for being our brother’s/sister’s keeper and attempting to take care of our own. David C. Gaskill Committee On Charitable Endeavors Worcester County Bar Association
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