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Board of Ed talks Common Core in county classrooms Emphasis on nonfiction, using texts to back points in English Language Arts CLARA VAUGHN Staff Writer

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Workers give the Winterfest of Lights displays at Northside Park a first test Tuesday evening. The 58-acre winter wonderland opened for the holiday season with a ceremony on Thursday.

(Nov. 22, 2013) Despite controversy surrounding Maryland’s full-fledged adoption of the Common Core State Standards this year, many still don’t know how the set of federal benchmarks translates into practice. Snow Hill High School Principal Tom Davis and English teacher Jack Cleveland gave an overview of the changes they’re seeing based on the new English/Language Arts and Literacy (ELA) standards at Tuesday’s meeting of the Worcester County Board of Education. “We’re talking about a change in practice,” Davis said, but “it’s not a complete

change.” Under Common Core, Worcester schools are shifting their focus from traditional, fictional texts to more “contentrich nonfiction,” with a goal of moving high school students’ curricula to about 70 percent nonfiction reading, Cleveland said. That stretches beyond English classes to history, social studies, science and technical studies. Some traditional works could be bumped off the curriculum by the updates, but Cleveland said others like “Macbeth” would remain on the syllabus, ultimately at teachers’ discretion. Students are also being challenged to use texts, rather than their own experiences and ideas, to back claims. This “argument rather than… persuasion” style of communication helps them learn to deconstruct texts, compare and contrast views and use those views to reach conclusions based on logic, Davis said. See NEW on Page 3A

Boards go up, but ‘marginally housed’ remain in resort area Without winter wages, homelessness spikes in OC during off-season ZACK HOOPES Staff Writer

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(Nov. 22, 2013) Anyone looking for an impromptu camping trip in downtown Ocean City may just be out of luck, as the town has boarded up the

spaces beneath the park’s piers in response to a growing concentration of homeless residents in the area. Due to apparent complaints about the condition of Sunset Park, the Ocean City Police Department, with the assistance of city public works crews, installed barriers beneath the venue’s stage and observation deck to prevent vagrants from taking refuge there. “It’s just not safe, considering that the tide could come right in there,” said OCPD spokesperson Lindsay O’Neal.

“They could be sleeping and end up trapped under the pier.” Sunset Park, located next to the Coast Guard station on the bayside of the city’s South Division Street right-ofway, has served as an impromptu gathering place for many of the area’s so-called “marginally housed” residents, i.e., those who might have a place to live for periods of time, but default to sleeping in the open when other options are unavailable or out of reach. Although the space beneath the bay-

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side decks is quite low, beer cans and other refuse can still be seen behind the boards and plastic lattice that were used to close the space up last week. O’Neal said the city also did a considerable amount of cleaning. One man in the park last week, who gave his name as Derek, said he had slept there at times when he was unable to stay the night with a friend. “Nobody bothers you if you pick up after yourself, but people have been See SHELTER on Page 3A

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Shelter services taxed beyond capacity this year leaving bottles and stuff all over the place and it makes it bad for everyone,” he said. Derek and others may very well still be sleeping in the park, just not under the piers. “To my understanding, people are still there,” O’Neal said. “Only if they’re staying in an unsafe spot, or on someone’s private property…do we have reason to give them any trouble.” Further, O’Neal said, the city has taken issue with people pirating electricity. Sunset Park’s stage area has a number of easily accessible outlets for sound and lighting equipment, which are used Continued from Page 1A

by homeless residents to charge cell phones and other devices. “We did ask them to please refrain from using city electricity,” O’Neal said. The common wisdom is that the resort’s homeless population jumps during the winter, when jobs and accommodations dry up. Many marginally housed residents go out on the street once their money runs out at the end of the season. “We know that employment in our area is very seasonal,” said Claudia Nagle of Diakonia, the West Ocean City-based nonprofit that provides emergency shelter and support for those in need. “Unemployment goes up, and people

are in need,” Nagle said. “We’ve already got the lowest wages in the state with some of the highest costs of living.” Government authorities and private property owners often refer the homeless to Diakonia when removing them from an area, Nagle said, but the demand typically out-strips supply. “Most of the time, our beds are full,” she said. “And it also depends on if people are willing to take advantage of that referral.” “Our numbers are very high, higher than they were in the previous three years,” Nagle said. “The need is out there and it isn’t going away.”

Will concession stand owners get concessions? Inconsistent enforcing of tax leaves beach umbrella vendors on unequal field ZACK HOOPES Staff Writer

(Nov. 22, 2013) The apparently Byzantine operations of the Maryland comptroller’s office has resort beach stand concession owners clamoring for the city and state to resolve the issue of

whether they are subject to the city’s 3 percent admissions and amusement tax ahead of the crucial auction of beach concession parcels next month. According to stand operators, the state has reversed and re-reversed its position on what types of business are subject to the levy, even requiring some operators to pay while others do not, causing discord within the industry. “There was a lot of discussion if beach stand operators are considered ‘amusement’ or ‘non-amusement,’” concession owner Ron Steen told the City Council

this week. “Some operators have never received a bill … and some have been paying.” This inconsistency would give some owners a financial advantage over others when they bid next month on parcels of city beach from which to operate their stands. “We have a bid coming up soon and I would like to have a level playing field,” said concession owner Will Edmunds. The admissions and amusement tax is one of several taxes that are collected See CONTRACT on Page 4A

New standards aim to prepare students for college, careers As students progress through the grades, so will the complexity of their readings, with an emphasis on growing vocabulary. Pupils are learning a “Common Core word of the day,” for example, and Cleveland recently hosted a competition between his first and second period classes to encourage students to use new vocabulary in class conversations. Pupils will learn more challenging material earlier under the new standards — something of a bittersweet relationship for them so far, Cleveland said. “Students like to be told the answers, and when we step back and we say to them, ‘Focus and think and try to figure it out,’ it’s hard initially for them,” he said. “However, when they start to get it — the light bulb starts to come on — they appreciate the fact that we’re not spoon feeding them the answers.” “We’re trying new things in classroom,” he said, but likened implementing Common Core-based curricula to taking a new road trip: “You’re still embarking in the same way, you’re just arriving at a different place.” In this case, that place, ideally, is better readiness for life after high school in the workplace or university. Continued from Page 1A

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Contracts up for three-year renewal, sparking owners’ questions by the state and county tax apparatus on the city’s behalf. Under municipal law, city government only has the authority to levy an ad valorem tax on real property. But the state, at the behest of the city, collects several other taxes specific to the municipality and turns over the proceeds on a monthly basis. The amusement tax was to be applied to rides, mini golf courses, movie theaters and other entertainment venues. Whether beach chair and umbrella rentals fall under this purview is a gray area, but many rental operators have apparently been paying. Upon hearing that others have not, however, they applied for a refund, and got mixed signals from the comptroller’s office. Steen said he had applied for a refund and subsequently received a letter stating that his request would be denied. A week later, he received a reimbursement check in the mail. Fortunately, he did not cash it, given that the state has since asked for the money back. “I had an experience similar to Ron’s,” Edmunds said. “I was told in June that my refund application was accepted.” “When the check wasn’t forthcoming, I followed up in August. A week ago, I got a letter reversing the decision, saying I was subject to the tax.” Because the state authorizes the tax

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for the city, it would stand to reason that the municipal government could tell the comptroller’s office who should and should not be charged. City officials said this week that they were aware of the inconsistency and were in the process of making a decision. “We’ll be getting a letter out to everybody about how we’re going to handle this,” said Council President Lloyd Martin. “We’ll make it perfectly clear for everyone.” For their part, concession owners want the council to declare them exempt from the tax, given that they are already paying the city a hefty sum for the right to operate on the beach. The three percent amusement tax is on top of the state’s six percent sales tax as well. “The city is getting 100 percent of our bid,” Steen said. “Then we’re taxed another nine percent … I think that’s pretty hefty. I would hope you would consider exempting us.” Ocean City has a revolving system by which it takes bids for the rights of private operators to rent umbrellas, chairs and other equipment on public beaches. The city’s coastline is divided into three zones – south end, north end and midbeach. Each zone is further divided into parcels, consisting of one block’s worth of beach in the mid and south areas and several blocks on the less busy north end. Each zone is auctioned at the end of every third year, with contracts lasting

for three years with the option to renew for another three years at a 10 percent increase over the first term’s price. The beach concession system netted the city over $800,000 last year. If the amusement tax continues to be charged to beach stand operators, Edmunds suggested that the council do

more to make sure everyone is paying, so no operator is at a competitive advantage during the December bidding process just because they slipped between the cracks at the comptroller’s office. “When we bid and we win a bid, we’re required to sign a paper that says the mayor and council have the power to look into our credit history and financial records,” Edmunds said. “Could we include that we have to be up to date on our amusement tax and that a new operator has applied for an account [with the comptroller]?” “I’m hoping we can include that on our bid forms and contracts,” echoed stand owner Patti Murrell. If beach concessions were to be exempted from the admissions and amusement tax, the city would naturally receive less income. The tax brought in roughly $1.2 million last year, but since the comptroller’s office does not itemize receipts, there is no way for the town to know what portion of those proceeds is coming from beach concessions, according to city Assistant Finance Administrator Roger Baskerville.

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Space-tight Showell Elementary next on list for repairs, additions School to get facelift now that Becker Morgan Group selected for Jan. ‘14 study CLARA VAUGHN Staff Writer (Nov. 22, 2013) Space-stretched Showell Elementary School continues to proceed to an eventual overhaul as the Worcester County Board of Education on Tuesday chose an architectural and engineering firm to run its feasibility study. The study will give the school at least two options — renovate and add on to the building or replace for the 34-yearold school — and cost estimates for each, said Joe Price, facilities planner for Worcester County Public Schools. Salisbury’s Becker Morgan Group will carry out the study, which should start in January. “They’re on top of their game, they’re professionals and they’re fantastic to work with,” Price said of the group. Becker Morgan beat four other topchoice firms based on criteria that included experience conducting feasibility studies on schools, experience working with the state of Maryland, and biographies of individuals who will be helping with the project.

“The five firms were very close, but City Elementary School, Worcester Becker Morgan stood out,” Price said. Technical High School, Pocomoke and “We know them and they know us. They Snow Hill for over a decade, as laid out in the schools’ know what our exCapital Improvepectations are.” “If we go through this process, ment Plan. Becker Morgan “If we go also did the design we’re … looking at another two through this work on the reto three years for design. That’s process, we’re … cently renovated looking at another Pocomoke High why we’re on top of this now.” two to three years School, which he for design,” Price called a “beautiful WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS said. “That’s why school” that “fits FACILITIES PLANNER JOE PRICE we’re on top of into Pocomoke.” this now.” The key issue to Price anticibe addressed in the Showell study is space. The school on pates taking the finished feasibility study Route 589 near Ocean Pines uses nine before the Board of Education at its April portable classrooms and the entire sec- 2014 meeting, give or take a month. ond grade learns from the movable Once Becker Morgan completes the rooms, Worcester County schools’ Coor- study, between five and nine community dinator of Public Relations and Special Programs Barbara Witherow said. Even spaces that were storage rooms are now used as classrooms, she said. “Our current facility definitely has some deficiencies.” Price added that the school’s electrical and mechanical systems “are probably nearing the end of their life expectancy” after almost 40 years. Despite those problems, the Showell Feasibility Study is “right on schedule,” he said. It has been in line behind Stephen Decatur High School, Ocean

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SCHOOL BRIEFS CLARA VAUGHN Staff Writer

(Nov. 22, 2013) In addition to the Showell Elementary School Feasibility Study and changes the Common Core State Standards are bringing to the county’s classes (see standalone stories), the Worcester County Board of Education discussed the following at its Nov. 19 meeting: • The death of 16-year-old Stephen Decatur student Tymeir Dennis after a car struck him and his brother in Berlin’s Bay Street and US Route 113 intersection this month sparked outcry from the community for new safety measures on the road. The board voted to join Berlin in requesting action from the State Highway Administration to conduct a safety study of Route 113 at that intersection and other areas in town where children attempt to cross the highway. • A member of the Caroline County Board of Education traveled here to introduce a proposed amendment aimed at leveling the playing field for student athletes in Maryland. Under the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) rules, schools play each other based on enrollment — schools with less than 682 students play in the 1A division; 2A schools have 949 students or less; and so on. Recruits from outside school districts and combined multi-school teams challenge the fairness of that classification, though, Caroline County Board of Ed Member Jim Newcomb said. Under the proposal, a school that allows more than three student-athletes from outside the school’s attendance area to play on one sports team would be reclassified. If two or more students on a team transferred from the same school, the enrollment of the school from which they transferred would be added to the enrollment of the receiving school to

reclassify the sports team. “It’s a fairness issue,” Newcomb said. “I think anyone with a fair review of the situations could say ‘Yeah, something’s a little out of kilter here.’” The issue touches Worcester County, where Snow Hill and Pocomoke high schools have a combined football team, for example. Worcester County Board Member Robert Hulburd noted that the current system could disadvantage local youths, who can lose spots on teams to student-athlete transfers. Newcomb will be taking the proposal to the MPSSAA at its December meeting. • Worcester schools’ Coordinator of Public Relations and Special Programs Barbara Witherow presented three options for the 2014-2015 school calendar to the board. All of the calendars are slated to start before Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, bringing the perennial issue of school in a resort town up for debate. “There could be consequences to that (starting after Labor Day),” including pushing athletic games before or after the start of the official school year, Witherow said. Worcester County public schools bumped their opening day ahead of the holiday in 2009, after most state schools had already done the same, Board Member Sara Thompson said. The board tentatively decided to add a question to the calendar survey asking if respondents want the start of the school year pushed back. It will vote on the 2014-2015 calendar in February, after school staff and parents give their feedback. The next Worcester County Board of Education meeting will be Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 12:30 p.m. at the Board of Education Office in Newark. Those wishing to comment for more than two minutes at the meeting should contact the superintendent’s office by Dec. 12 so their items are included on the agenda.

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County leaning toward allowing plastic on Bali Hi porches Campers seeking approval of amendment; only insect screens currently permitted NANCY POWELL Staff Writer

(Nov. 22, 2013) Campers at Bali Hi, a cooperative campground off Route 90, appear to be on track to be allowed to have soft plastic sliding windows on their porches. The campers are seeking approval of a text amendment to the county code that would permit the soft plastic porch enclosures. The code now permits only insect screening on porches at cooperative campgrounds. After more than an hour of discussion by speakers including several campers, their attorney Mark Cropper, a civil engineer, the owner of a company that installs the product, Fire Marshal Jeff McMahon and Development Review and Permitting Director Ed Tudor, some commissioners had heard enough. “I think we’re making a mountain out of molehill,” said Bud Church, president of the Worcester County Commissioners, on Tuesday. “It’s a whole lot to do about nothing,” Commissioner Madison Bunting said.

Basically, the campers want to be permit in cooperative campgrounds. In able to have the soft plastic sliding win- August, the Planning Commission fordows so they may enjoy their porches warded an unfavorable recommendaduring inclement weather. Some of the tion regarding the request. Cropper argued Tuesday that “nothcamper trailers have had those sliding windows since 2006 and their owners ing about the text amendment changes told the commissioners that they had the permanency or intensity of uses.” been installed before the campground’s Campers may stay at cooperative liaison helped them get occupancy per- campgrounds no more than nine months annually. mits from the county. A county “Why shouldn’t I be allowed to Cropper said they would be using inspector saw the use it regardless of the their porches porch enclosures and issued the weather?” he said. “I just want whether they had soft plastic enclopermits. people to use their porches any sures or not. With “We felt we day during nine months comsuch enclosures, had approval,” however, they said Marlene fortably. We’re not asking for would be using Dranzo, one of the anything else” them more often. Bali Hi campers “Why shouldn’t attending the MARK CROPPER I be allowed to public hearing. Attorney for Bali Hi campers use it regardless “There was no of the weather?” thumbing of the he said. “I just nose [at county officials or staff],” Cropper said. “The want people to use their porches any day during nine months comfortably. county was aware of it.” County staff and members of the We’re not asking for anything else.” After more discussion about the Worcester County Planning Commissioners have been concerned that soft thickness of the plastic, the International plastic enclosures could lead to people Building Code, the number of doors using their porches as additions to their available for people to exit in case of fire, camper trailers, making their camp- the need for smoke detectors, the lack of ground units a step closer to permanent need for fire extinguishers, the commisresidences, which the county does not sioners decided to table the issue.

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They will revisit the issue after Cropper rewrites his requested text amendment to specify the type or thickness of the plastic and to delete mention of a rolled plastic. The Worcester County Commissioners started discussing enclosed porches nearly 10 years ago when the county approved legislation permitting cooperative campgrounds. In August, none of the commissioners were even willing to hear the request for a change in the county code. In September, however, Commissioners President Bud Church and Commissioner Madison Bunting changed their minds and said the Bali Hi campers deserved to have their request heard, particularly because they had hired attorney Mark Cropper to represent them. Commissioner Judy Boggs was adamantly opposed and said a public hearing would be a waste of time and money. The Bali Hi campers did not think it was a waste of time and money, but some found it quite a battle. “I feel like I’m fighting for my life,” Dranzo said. “I’m fighting for a piece of plastic.” Commissioner Virgil Shockley was optimistic that they campers would get their wise. “I think you’ve got enough votes [for it] to pass,” Shockley said.

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COUNTY BRIEFS NANCY POWELL Staff Writer (Nov. 22, 2013) The Worcester County Commissioners discussed the following topics and took the following actions during their Tuesday, Nov. 19, meeting.

Rates lowered for contract users of sanitary service During policy review, staff found no reason for county to charge premium NANCY POWELL Staff Writer

Bid The commissioners accepted the bid from Alban Tractor Co. for a current model wheel loader as a 60-month lease for $3,306.42 per month with a total price of $108,385.20 after buy-back.

Meetings The commissioners approved the schedule of their meetings, including budget hearings, for 2014. One change was made. The scheduled July 15 meeting was changed to July 22 in case any of the commissioners want to attend the National Association of Counties conference in New Orleans.

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(Nov. 22, 2013) Fair is fair, the Worcester County Commissioners decided Tuesday when they voted unanimously to cease charging higher rates to users in new sanitary service areas that are served by contract from existing service areas. “This [would be] a change in policy for us,” Assistant Finance Officer Jennifer Swanton said. “I like things equitable across the board.” Swanton asked for a clarification on

the policy, but county attorney Sonny Bloxom was more direct. He asked the commissioners to set a policy stating that if a ratepayer pays an equity contribution, the county would charge them the same rate as other ratepayers. Pennington Commons, a development near Ocean Pines, paid an equity contribution, but ratepayers there pay 150 percent of what other ratepayers in the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service area pay. During a review of the county’s policy, the staff found no satisfactory reason for the county to charge a premium on the user charges where the area to be served has paid or is paying an equity contribution charge. User charges are supposed to cover all operating and maintenance costs, including reasonable reserves for replacements. According to the county code, recipi-

ents of service outside a service area “shall fairly compensate” the sanitary service area providing the service for maintenance and operation cost. Because the county incurs no greater proportional operating and maintenance costs than it already has, the county staff believed it would be fairer to treat the contract area users the same as the service area users when those contract users have already made an equity contribution to the service area for the infrastructure. The new policy would result in a loss of approximately $36,000 for the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area, but new revenue from anticipated incoming customers will more than make up that loss. “There will be a net zero loss,” Commissioners President Bud Church said. The new policy takes effect Jan. 1, 2014.

WWTP loans docs The Mystic Harbour Wastewater Treatment Plant, funded through the Department of Agriculture, is approximately 91 percent complete and $11.6 million of the $12.8 million project costs have been incurred. The commissioners approved the bond resolution, loan resolution and loan closing docuContinued on Page 10A

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A 28-year-old Berlin woman was charged Nov. 15 with second-degree assault after allegedly hitting her boyfriend. Ocean City police went to a downtown Philadelphia Avenue apartment because of a reported burglary. Kathryn Marie Danner-Smith, the complainant, said she and her boyfriend lived there with friends. She awoke and saw them looking through her belongings, she told police. She told her boyfriend they had to leave, but he did not move fast enough so she elbowed him in the face, according to the charging document. They argued and he said he was going to call police because she had assaulted him. Danner-Smith then ran outside and called police. When police arrived, she alleged that the occupant of the apartment had stolen her

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The commissioners approved a change order for the Mystic Harbour Wastewater Treatment Plant project. The change order is for the extension of an

8-inch waterline to the new treatment plant at a cost of $61,646.56. The new lines will provide more reliable water service to the treatment plant building and also fire protection in the area.

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NANCY POWELL Staff Writer (Nov. 22, 2013) A Berlin-area man who stole from his mother, ostensibly to help her financially, is spending three months in jail for the theft. If he does not successfully complete a three-year probation period following his release, however, he could be sent to prison for the suspended portion of his five-year sentence. Judge Richard Bloxom gave the sentence to James Andrew Coiner, 47, on Nov. 13 after Coiner pleaded guilty to scheming to steal from $10,000 to less than $100,000. In exchange for the guilty plea, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office did not prosecute other charges, including four charges related to prescription fraud and three additional theft charges. From April 15, 2012 to Jan. 26, 2013, Coiner stole from his mother, with whom he lived on Griffin Road near Stephen Decatur High School. The mother and one of Coiner’s brothers, who also lived in the residence, reported the thefts to Maryland State Police. Police recovered $11,210 worth of stolen items at a Taylorville gold-buying business. Natalie Whittingham, Coiner’s public defender, said he pawned the jewelry to pay bills for his mother, who was having financial difficulties. Judge Bloxom did not believe it. The case was more suggestive, he said, of her client

stealing his mother’s jewelry to buy drugs. “The motive that leaps to mind is not one of altruism,” the judge said. “It’s very likely he’s had a drug habit for a long time.” Whittingham said she and Coiner “know what this case looks like.” She added, “I don’t believe, and he doesn’t believe, that he has a dependency issue today.” Her client, Whittingham said, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2004 and is able to work only a limited number of hours in the HVAC field. He also has renal insufficiency, chronic neck and back pain and multiple mental problems, including bipolar disorder. Whittingham also said that whatever the motivation was, he was wrong to steal from his mother and he had started to make restitution. “There is the goal of making the victim whole,” she said. The victim, Coiner’s mother, spoke to the judge on her son’s behalf. “He does what he can,” she said. “He’s paid me quite a bit of it back. He gives me a little bit of help around the house. I’d like to see James come home. I need help.” Coiner also tried to persuade the judge to be lenient. The house, he said, was in foreclosure and he was under pressure. “This was out of love, not out of malice and drugs,” Coiner told the judge. “My family needs me.” See COINER on Page 13

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Guilty plea in theft of jewelry at GlenRiddle She also said her jewelry had been kept in a gold jewelry box located in the top drawer of her dresser. The value of the boots and jewelry, she said, was $17,845. The missing jewelry included a gold pendant with a diamond and 16 smaller accent diamonds valued at $6,650 and a gold tennis bracelet with 41 diamonds valued at $3,125. During the investigation, troopers learned that the cleaning lady cleaned the victim’s house twice monthly. When interviewing the cleaning lady, they learned that her sister, Michele Smith of Dagsboro, Del., had helped her clean the residence and knew the key code combination to enter the house. She had told her what that key code was. The cleaning lady also told police that Smith had recently been caught

NANCY POWELL Staff Writer (Nov. 22, 2013) A 32-year-old woman pleaded guilty last week to stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry and a pair of UGG boots from a GlenRiddle residence where she had helped her sister do housework. Maryland State Police went to the house April 2 after the resident noticed numerous pieces of jewelry and her boots were missing. She said she had last seen her UGG boots two weeks earlier. Troopers could find no forced entry or damage to the residence. The resident told them that the only people who had access to her house were a cleaning lady and a woman who walked her dog.

stealing checks from her boyfriend because she had lost her job. Troopers also learned that Smith had pawned numerous items of jewelry on different dates through March and early April. A West Ocean City jewelry store was one of the places where she had pawned jewelry. The victim accompanied a trooper to a pawn shop in Millsboro, Del., where she identified a pair of gold and diamond earrings as hers. Smith was charged with first-, thirdand fourth-degree burglary and theft from $10,000 to $100,000. In exchange for her guilty plea to first-degree theft on Nov. 14, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office did not prosecute the other charges against her. Her sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 5, following an investigation.

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Police found stolen items, including watches, on suspect Police located the suspect, Daniel Lamar Williams, 22, and arrested him. One of the men who had been following Williams told police that he had seen Williams and another man in the kitchen of the rental unit where he was staying. He followed Williams when he left the unit. Williams told police he had not stolen any items and had not been in the unit. When police searched him, however, they found three watches, a knife and a green toiletry kit, all of which belonged to occupants of the rental unit. He was also accused to taking a credit card, cell phones, iPods, other items and cash totaling $2,485. He also allegedly urinated all over a bed in the unit. His shorts were unzipped when police confronted him. Williams was charged with first-, third- and fourth-degree burglary, malicious destruction of property and 13 theft charges. In Circuit Court in Snow Hill on Nov. 13, Williams pleaded guilty to first-degree burglary. In exchange for that guilty plea, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office did not prosecute other charges against him. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for Jan. 15, 2014. Continued from Page 14A

Academy combination of fire, rescue, medical courses and training (Nov. 22, 2013) The Ocean City Fire Department graduated seven new firefighters from the department’s inaugural full-time academy on Nov. 14. The graduation ceremony, which is a first for the department, was held at the Ocean City Convention Center with Ocean City Mayor Meehan administering the oath of office. The academy training was a combination of fire, rescue and medical courses in addition to specialized

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Christ attempts to keep petition alive after deadline passes City plans to borrow $8.3 million to finance Performing Arts Center ZACK HOOPES Staff Writer (Nov. 22, 2013) Although what the city believes to be the deadline passed Wednesday, the petition against the Performing Arts Center may still be submitted by the end of the month and the city pressed to accept it, according to Ocean City Taxpayers for Social Justice spokesman Tony Christ. Christ, the organizer of the controversial petition against borrowing money for the convention centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new theater space, made further allegations

this week about the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impact on the convention business â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are suspending operations until the city gives us full disclosure,â&#x20AC;? Christ said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are bigger issues at stake here than a 1,200-seat auditorium.â&#x20AC;? Nov. 20 was the final day for OCTSJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s petition to be submitted, per the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calculation. According to city code, petitioners have three days from the passage of an ordinance to file a petition, which is to be approved within five days by the City Solicitor, and then has 40 days to garner the signatures of 40 percent of those citizens who voted in the last election. If the petitioners take excess time for submittal, it is taken out of the 40-day statute. In Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case, City Solicitor Guy Ayres rejected his petition multiple times due to errors in the legal lan-

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Although Christ claimed this week that the Epic Brands cheerleading competitions had cancelled a contract with the city, Convention Center Director Larry Noccolino said this is patently false. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The convention center has never possessed a three-year contract with Epic,â&#x20AC;? Noccolino said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Furthermore, the convention center does not possess any documentation from Epic or any

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are suspending operations until the city gives us full disclosure. There are bigger issues at stake here than a 1,200-seat auditorium.â&#x20AC;? OCEAN CITY TAXPAYERS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE SPOKESMAN TONY CHRIST

other user that states their intent not to return as a result of the changes for the Performing Arts Center.â&#x20AC;? Epic Brands was one of the promoters who had expressed concern this past spring that their event space would be compromised by the loss of the convention centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hall Câ&#x20AC;? to make way for the PAC addition. As a result, the city agreed to widen the design of the stage to better accommodate Epic and other events, and secured the cheerleading competitions for the coming year. Christ also noted this week that the barbershop quartet singing competitions, which take place in the convention center, will not be renewed next year. This may be true, Noccolino said, but not because of the PAC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would be because of pricing,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve left before because of that, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still holding their dates. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a possibility that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll come back. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re negotiating with other convention centers.â&#x20AC;? The city plans to borrow $8.3 million next month to finance the PAC, which will be able to host a number of events including higher-end concerts and theater. The center is currently under construction and will take roughly a year to finish. However, OCTSJ has submitted that the cost of the center, and the risk of compromising other established events, is not worth the marginal benefit of $200,000 to $240,000 in city revenues and $3.2 to $3.9 million in ancillary economic impact that the center was projected to see annually in a 2010 feasibility study. The PAC is expected to attract 45,700 to 55,050 in incremental new attendance. This compares to the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nearly 400,000 attendee-days logged for the 2008-2009 fiscal year, the majority of them being from conventions and trade shows.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

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Utility plan unplugged from city’s aesthetic, council says ZACK HOOPES Staff Writer (Nov. 22, 2013) There’s one caveat that’s the bane of anyone who’s ever bought anything off the internet or late night TV:” actual product not shown.” In similar fashion, the city appears to be having some buyer’s remorse in regards to the current project by Delmarva Power & Light to upgrade its transmission line along Coastal Highway. “They are forever changing the look of the Town of Ocean City,” said Councilman Joe Mitrecic. “Riding down the road tonight, it came to my attention… just what they’re doing to the skyline.” DP&L is currently working on a $5 million effort to replace the 90 transmission poles which carry electricity from the 85th Street substation to 41st Street. The current poles are 65 feet high and made of wood, while the new poles are 90 feet and made of galvanized steel. The company had pitched the project to the town as far back as the summer of 2012, and held public meetings in November of last year to apprise the community of the project, DP&L spokesman Matt Likovich noted in an email. Although it is entirely subjective as to how accurately the renderings used by

the power company to pitch the project represent the final product, the impression of some city leaders is that the new poles are far more imposing and less aesthetically svelte than was depicted. “We had discussion about the height of the poles…but there was no conversation about the diameter,” said Councilman Doug Cymek. Indeed, the girth of the new poles is greater, and the angular steel is more obtrusive to the eye than the dark, rounded wood of the old ones. “It changes the whole look of the town when I’m driving north,” said Councilman Brent Ashley. “It looks horrendous.” However, as Councilman Dennis Dare noted, the poles are a massive safety improvement. They are much more wind-resistant, and the new height of the lines is above most standard 5story condos with open balconies. While it has undergrounded some distribution lines – those lines which bring power to individual buildings – in the north end of town, DP&L has maintained that undergrounding the larger, higher-voltage transmission lines between stations would be excessively disruptive, and potentially cause huge problems if the transmission channels were ever flooded in a storm.

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The newly-erected pole at 47th Street, left, is seen next to Delmarva Power’s rendering of the project, right, which was presented to city government and citizens last year.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Future of resort’s big music festival still uncertain for third year ZACK HOOPES Staff Writer (Nov. 22, 2013) Mystery and skepticism continue to surround plans for a headline music festival in the resort next summer, as all evidence this week indicated that the project still exists in name only despite being a mere six months away. “I’m a little worried that we’re this far along with nothing to show for it,” said Councilman Dennis Dare. Although an update on the festival was scheduled for this week’s council agenda, no representatives from the event’s promoter, Founder’s Entertainment, attended. “I have no updates from them regarding talent or pre-production,” said city Special Events Coordinator Lisa Mitchell. “What we’re trying to get into place now are the interdepartmental meetings that we would likely have to have monthly leading up to the event.” Any continued effort on the part of the city’s staff, however, may be a moot point if Founder’s does not come through with the actual production. Reached by e-mail this week,

Founder’s Entertainment Partner Tom Russell said he could not speak to the issue until after the Thanksgiving holiday. Originally scheduled for the summer of 2012, the festival was first pushed back to 2013 due to scheduling issues. But in November of 2012, this time last year, Russell further requested that the city again allow him to bump the festival and reserve May 30 to June 1 of 2014 for the inaugural event. Russell had said his model for the festival’s genre – a “contemporary eclectic” mix of rock and pop – had been superseded by the Firefly Music Festival in Dover. In response, Russell said Founder’s was re-grouping the event as a country show. Given the tighter scheduling of big name country acts, Russell had said that he was unable to get a show together with less than a year’s lead-time. “As I recall, we gave them more time to book bigger acts,” Mayor Rick Meehan said this week. “That time is now. They should’ve known nine months in advance who they were having, because that’s the timetable he had given us.” Per Russell’s last proposal, the event was to be a three-day festival with two main

stages, located on the south end of the beach just north of the pier. Dare noted that comparable events elsewhere already have talent lined up and are selling tickets. “I was on the Virginia Beach Web site, and I see that their Farm Bureau Live festival is June 21, and you can go on there and buy a $198 ticket right now,” Dare said. The Virginia festival features headliners Journey and the Steve Miller Band. The ongoing uncertainty begs the issue of how far backwards the city is willing to bend over for a big-name promoter who may not come through. “I support the idea [of the festival] … but we need to get this information sooner rather than later so that we can book other events,” Meehan said. Councilman Brent Ashley has said this past spring that he would no longer support the proposal if Founder’s Entertainment did not come through for 2014. “I agree totally with the mayor and Dennis,” Ashley said this week. “We’ve held this date for them for three years … I don’t get why nothing has happened.” The city had also questioned the profitsharing scheme involved. Russell has pro-

posed to give the city $1 for every three-day ticket, 66 cents per two-day ticket, and 33 cents per one-day ticket. The city will also get 7.5 percent of the promoters’ share of concession sales revenue, which is split between Founder’s and the concession vendors themselves. However, this 7.5 percent would come after Founder’s deducts its own expenses for the setup of the concession area, as well as sales tax costs. Russell had noted that projected revenue from on-site sales would be low, since the city had requested that patrons be allowed to come and go from the festival grounds freely in order to patronize the Boardwalk. He had also proposed to rent part of the inlet parking lot from the city to sell “VIP parking” for patrons who did not want to walk or take public transit to the festival. The city makes roughly $40,000 per weekend over the summer on the lot, and would require full compensation. Given the holes in understanding over finances and talent, council asked that the issue be addressed at the soonest possible meeting. “Let him [Russell] know that we’re getting impatient,” Council President Lloyd Martin told Mitchell.

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City pays out $137K to Hassay, ACLU ZACK HOOPES Staff Writer (Nov. 22, 2013) The city has settled its case with Boardwalk violinist William Hassay, agreeing to a $137,000 payout and stopping the issue from going to a full trial. “I appeared at a settlement conference last Wednesday with the Mayor in federal court,” city attorney Heather Stansbury said this week. “After consideration of how, in all probability, the result would not change… the town made the decision to settle.” Hassay, with the assistance of the American Civil Liberties Union, sued the city in federal court this past spring alleging violation of his First Amendment rights. The case centers around an incident in the summer of 2012 in which Hassay claims that the Ocean City Police Department had threatened to arrest him for violating a city noise ordinance, which specifies that all music on the Boardwalk must be audible from a distance of no more than 30 feet. U.S. District Court Judge Ellen Hollander ruled against the town in July, forcing a temporary injunction against enforcement of the ordinance. As part of the decision, a timetable was set for the city to settle any damages with Hassay, and to potentially push the case forward to trial for a final, permanent decision on the legality of the ordinance. “Probably every witness that would’ve appeared at an actual trial appeared at the hearing, and it was an extremely long process that Judge Hollander obviously put a lot of work into already,” Stansbury said. “We’ve agreed that the temporary injunction simply become a permanent injunction.” The intent of the ordinance, the city says, is not to limit freedom of expression from street performers, but to put a damper on the escalating volume battle that often occurs between Boardwalk storefronts that play music to attract customers. However, Hollander ruled that the enactment was too broad to be within the scope of the city’s rights. “I do not question the legitimacy of defendants’ interest in restricting excessive noise on the Boardwalk,” she wrote in her published decision. “But, the means employed by Ocean City to achieve its goals reach far boarder than necessary. “The 30-Foot Audibility Restriction, which categorically prohibits music played at the level of ‘most normal human activity’…is not narrowly tailored to prevent excessive noise.” Under the strictures of the case, Hassay was entitled to both damage compensation and a recoup of his attorney fees. “The ACLU was entitled to their fees, which were quite high,” Stansbury said. “The longer the case went on, the more they would’ve gotten.” As it stands, only $21,000 of the $137,000 payout went to Hassay directly. He had requested $25,000 in damages, the same amount of money he stated during the hearing that he made each summer on the Boardwalk through performance tips.

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Martin Fish Co. launches new carryout menu with fresh deals West OC business with 50 years of history takes family recipes to market CLARA VAUGHN Staff Writer (Nov. 22, 2013) It’s all in the family at Martin Fish Company, the West Ocean City seafood store that recently extended its offerings to include a carryout menu of ready-to-eat dishes. “You can’t get any fresher,” said Owner John Martin of the eatery’s “boat

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to table” meals, such as fried flounder sandwiches, shrimp salad, fish tacos and New England Clam Chowder potpie. Most of the recipes are originals by his later mother Frances Martin and a few came from his sister Erika Martin, who’s been with the business for 10 years, he said. “My mom had been doing that since the ’80s,” Martin said of her homemade soups for sale at the store. Adding a full carryout menu was “a natural progression to do the next thing to grow.” Martin’s seafood is steeped in family history, starting with Martin’s grandfather, John W. Martin, who began fishing from the West Ocean City dock in the 1940s. Together with his brother Harold E. Martin, he opened Martin Fish Company in 1958. The family business has grown since to include fresh fish for sale from the Martin family boats as well as several other vessels. The business carries seafood from scallops and shrimp to crab claws and an array of fresh fish. Over the past few years, Martin Fish Company has been giving demonstrations for the Ocean City Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association and other

groups, “just to let people know our store is there,” Martin said. “Everybody really loved what we were making,” he said. Early this year, the business took the plunge into offering a full carryout menu, expanding its small kitchen, filling out paperwork and bringing on longtime restaurateur Janet Harmon to manage the food. “We’ve done a lot of processing for years for seafood, but to take care

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of the restaurant aspect of it, she has a lot of years of knowledge that we didn’t have,” Martin said of his new manager and old friend. “She’s diligent. I know she’ll take serious care of it.” Harmon said the business is “like family.” Martin also has plans to bring outdoor dining to his store, which will open on the West Ocean City waterfront next spring. Staff will do the work in house, which includes building a deck and roof to house tables out back. In the meantime, the fish company offers fresh-caught fish and other seafood and its ready-to-eat dishes for sale four days a week, Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The business will close for a month in January for renovations, though customers can still order dishes like party platters ahead of time. In the summer season, Martin Fish Company will open seven days a week with indoor and outdoor dining options and its seafood market. Learn more about Martin Fish Company or sign up for a newsletter on the week’s fresh catch by visiting www.martinfishco.com. Or, call 410-213-2195 or visit Martin’s at 12929 Harbor Road in West Ocean City.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Country western bar proposed to replace Party Block in OC Cowboy Coast Cantina owner says theme of biz appeals to broad audience NANCY POWELL Staff Writer (Nov. 22, 2013) A mechanical bull is expected to attract clientele to a country western nightspot that is proposed to replace the Party Block on 17th Street. The Board of License Commissioners granted tentative approval Wednesday for the transfer of the beer, wine and liquor license from Rodento Enterprises to Cowboy Coast Hospitality Group. Longtime Party Block owner Robert Rosenblit plans to lease the premises to Mark Bogosh of Pasadena. Bogosh told the board that he plans extensive renovations to turn the nightclub into a country western spot named Cowboy Coast Cantina. He said he wants to do something people havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen in the resort. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a unique venture that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been seen in Ocean City,â&#x20AC;? he said. A country western theme appeals to a broad audience and his target audience is ages 21 to 70, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well suited to Ocean City,â&#x20AC;? Bogosh said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll work well.â&#x20AC;? As for the mechanical bull, attorney Joe Moore, representing Bogosh, said

they had been used in Ocean City on a temporary basis and â&#x20AC;&#x153;were used as a spectacle.â&#x20AC;? At Cowboy Coast Cantina, however, the mechanical bull, which cost more than $30,000, will not be used as a spectacle. Instead, it will be used to create the ambience of a country western bar. Bogosh, Moore said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;will need to manage the entertainment provided to customers in a respectable way.â&#x20AC;? To ride the bull, customers must register, fill out a form, not be overly intoxicated and must adhere to an as yet unspecified dress code. The bullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manufacturer will provide training and a full time employee will be in charge of operating the bull. Bogosh has been a partner in a restaurant and bar in Baltimore City for about 20 months. Because state law does not permit him to hold multiple alcoholic beverage licenses, Bogosh will remove himself from the license in Baltimore City. He will have a management agreement there. He expects to be in Ocean City 90 percent of the time after the new country western nightspot opens. The board agreed to Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request, on Bogoshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf, to tentatively approve the transfer of the license. The transfer will be approved later if certain conditions are met. Those conditions include a favorable inspection of the premises and the relinquishment of Bogoshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alcoholic beverage license in Baltimore City.

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Tourism awards Two Ocean City business people were recognized last week in Hanover, Md. at the 33rd Annual Tourism and Travel Summit sponsored by the Maryland

Tourism Council and the Maryland Office of Tourism Development. Greg Shockley, who owns Shenanigans and who chairs the Maryland Tourism Development Board, was named the Continued on Page 24A

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Joseph Edward O’Hara OCEAN CITY–Joseph Edward O’Hara, age 83, of Ocean City, died Monday Nov. 11, 2013 in Salisbury. He was born in Janesville, Wis. to the late Joseph O’Hara and Hazel Sennett O’Hara. Mr. O’Hara’s first career of 33 years was in information technology. The first 13 years was at the National Security Agency, where the Navy assigned him, and later as a civilian employee. He wrote software for the first IBM commercial computer. In 1960, he left NSA to start Datatrol Corporation, a computer service company. Joe was vice president and technical director. The firm grew to more than 100 employees. It merged with Control Data Corporation in 1965. Control Data Corporation was the second largest manufacturer of computers at that time. Mr. O’Hara was the general manager of the subsidiary. In 1967, Joe returned to government service. He was in charge of Information Technology at the Office of Education when he

retired in 1980. Mr. O’Hara was one of the first to receive the designation “Certified Computer Professional.” The family moved to Ocean City where Mr. O’Hara started his second career in real estate. He worked for Anderson Stokes and later for O’Connor, Piper and Flynn. He retired for good in 1996. Mr. O’Hara was very active in environmental and fishery management activities. He helped draft the Fish and Wildlife chapter of “The Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for Maryland’s Coastal Bays”. For many years, he represented recreational fishing on the Coastal Bays Program’s Citizens Advisory Committee. Since 1997, he took monthly water samples at his home in Ocean City. The Maryland Coastal Bay’s water quality volunteers were honored with the Worcester County “You are Beautiful Award” and the “Governor’s Service Award” in 2011. Joe served on the Department of Natural Resources Coastal Fisheries Advisory Committee. Mr. O’Hara monitored Maryland

Wildlands that had been donated to the state by the Nature Conservancy. He was a monitor at the Nature Conservancy’s Nassawango Creek Preserve. He maintained a boundary line at the preserve. At the federal level, he was an advisor to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. He was one of the biggest critics of the National Marine Fishery Service’s procedures for counting the recreational catch. Joe enjoyed wildlife photography, fishing, golf, bowling, woodcarving and watching Redskins football games. He was a member of the Ocean City Elks, Coastal Conservation Association, Ward Museum, and the Nature Conservancy. Mr. O’Hara is survived by his daughter, Cathleen O’Hara-Hatfield, and her husband Jack, of Lake Linganore, Md.; his son Greg O’Hara, and his wife, Kathleen, of Gilbertsville, Pa.; grandson, Sean Hatfield and Adam Hatfield of Lake Linganore, and Joseph Connor O’Hara of Gilbertsville. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Lenora O’Hara, and sister, Patricia O’Hara. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in his memory to The Nature Conservancy at nature.org/donate. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Robert N. Brenner, Jr. OCEAN CITY–Colonel Robert Nathan Brenner, Jr. U.S. Army (Ret), age 90, died peacefully at his home on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2013. Born in Spangler, Pa., he was the son of the late Robert N. Brenner, Sr. and Hazel Stoltz Brenner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian Painter Brenner, and his daughter. Sue Brenner Haslam, in 2012. He is survived by his son, Robert N. Brenner, III, daughterin-law, Kimberley Brenner, granddaughter, Summer Brenner, and former wife, Patricia Ziegler Brenner, all of Ocean City. Col. Brenner had served in the United States Army during WWII and Korea. During WWII he participated in D-Day invasion, thereafter built bridges for Patton’s tanks

across the Seine and Rhine Rivers as well as surviving the Battle of the Bulge. His military career found him teaching at the School of the Americas at Ft. Gulick, the Canal Zone, Panama. He was also assigned to the US Military Mission to Columbia. He worked for the Glenn L. Martin Company, now Martin Marietta in Baltimore. From there, he accepted a position with Atlas Van Lines out of Evanston, Ind., which he retired from as their Eastern Regional Manager. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, due to a football scholarship, and recognition as an All-State End in 1941. He was a member of American Legion Post #1 in Williamsport, Pa., VFW Post #8296 in Ocean City, Coalition of Veteran Advocates in Pittsburgh, Pa., a lifetime member of the Reserve Officers Association and many more veteran and civic organizations as well. He also tirelessly gave of his time and resources to many, many other organizations including working with his late son-in-law, Ron Haslam, a Vietnam veteran and many others to achieve the goal of building the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines. Since he retired from the military he devoted his time, his abundant energy and money to advocating mandatory funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs. This included frequent trips to Washington, D.C. and travel throughout Pennsylvania to advocate increased funding and to improve medical treatment for his fellow veterans. Of particular note were the dramatic changes he and others achieved regarding how the VA Health system manages the challenges presented by veterans suffering from PTSD, Alzheimer’s and Dementia. He found many ways to assist veterans who were facing life’s challenges medically, legally and socially. He will be best remembered by those who knew, respected and loved him for his intellect, comic whit, warmth, his laughter, his loving and giving spirit and the mischievous twinkle in his eye. His one liners included: “Carpe Diem-Seize the Day!;” “Suit up!” “Show up and you have already WON the day!” “Do your duty to God, Country, and Family, and Thank George and Martha too!” “Save our Republic!” “Pray and Vote!” A memorial Service will be held on Sunday,

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OBITUARIES Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City. Rev. Alex Ayers will officiate. Inurnment will take place in Arlington Cemetery. A donation in his memory may be made to; the Salvation Army, 407 Oak St. Salisbury, Md. 21804, or Disabled American Veterans (DAV), 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, Ky. 41076, (877) I AM A VET Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Larry Thomas Schubert BERLIN–Larry Thomas Schubert, age 72, of Berlin died on Tuesday Nov.12, 2013 at Atlantic General Hospital. Born in Peoria, Ill., he was the son of the late Lawson Schubert and Leona Olsen. He is survived by his wife, Chloe Ann Schubert, and his son, Thomas Arnold Schubert, and his wife, Margaret, of Crofton, as well as two grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Saturday Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Rev. Dick Bunting officiated. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Larry’s name to The American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, Tex. 75231 or to the American Arthritis Foundation, 1330 W. Peachtree Street, Suite 100, Atlanta, Ga., 30309. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home. Mary Jane Greenwalt WHALEYVILLE–Mary Jane Greenwalt, age 79, of Whaleyville died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 at home. She was born in Whaleyville and was the daughter of the late Mac Fee and Rada Tull Long. She had been a poultry grower for many years and was a member of the Moose Lodge Chapter 1229 in Harrington. She is survived by two sons, Marvin V. Greenwalt Jr., and his wife, Dorothy, and Mac F. Greenwalt, and his wife, Angela, all of Whaleyville; a daughter, Ada M. Dryden, of Long Neck; six grandchildren, Karen Merritt, Wanda Gray, Ada Steininger, Olivia Greenwalt, Adyson Greenwalt and Michael Wilson and seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin V. Greenwalt Sr., in 2004 and a sister, Carol McCabe. A funeral service was held Thursday, Nov. 21 at Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with Rev. George Patterson officiating. Burial was in Lewis Cemetery in Whaleyville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802. Condolences may be sent to www.hastingsfuneralhome.net. Janet Faye Tole Curry BERLIN–Janet Faye Tole Curry, age 75, died on Friday Nov. 15, 2013 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born March 19, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Richard Tole and Janet Kraemer Tole. She is survived by her husband, Larry Dean Curry, and children, Jon Mark Curry of Cherokee, Iowa, and Kimberly Lynn Nichols of Lemon Grove, Ca. and a sister, Rickye Ellen Tole, of Delmar, Del. She leaves two grandchildren; Ben and Allison Curry of Cherokee, Ohio, as well as a several cousins and an abundance of friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Leslie Ellen Curry. Moving, to Ocean City in 1944, she attended Ocean City High School, and was a member of the second class to graduate from Stephen Decatur High in 1956. From 19541956, Jan showed gaited horses on the Eastern Shore circuit and won reserve grand-champion with her horse Sutters’ Choice. Jan attended the University of Maryland at College Park, with a major in Veterinarian medicine, and in 1958 enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Serving in Strategic Air Command, Jan was awarded “outstanding airman” while stationed at Barksdale AFB in Shreveport, La. She received an honorable discharge in 1960. Jan married Larry D. Curry on July 16, 1960 residing in Indianola, Iowa. Jan became a girl-scout leader, was active in the PTA, taught Bible and Sunday school and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She returned to college majoring in Human Services at Simpson. Employed for 16 years by the CIETA and JTPA government programs, Jan was promoted from outreach worker, to counselor, job-developer and finally as a manage-

ment consultant. She received numerous awards and certificates of recognition during that time such as outstanding public service award. Jan and her husband, a manager for U.S. West Communications, moved to Ocean Pines in 1990 after their retirement, where she enjoyed working several years as a part-time tour-guide for the Harrison Group. She was an avid reader, golfer and liked to travel. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. The Rev. Olin Shockley officiated. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Taylorville United Methodist Church, 11252 Adkins Rd. Berlin, Md. 21811. Expressions of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home. Paul Myers Hantske BERLIN–Paul Myers Hantske, II, age 65, died Monday Nov. 18, 2013 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Annapolis, he was the son of the late Paul Myers Hantske and Emily Bounds Hantske. He is survived by his former wife and mother of his children, Betty Ann Hantske. He is also survived by his daughters, Ariettie Hantske of Berlin, Nettie Hantske Widgeon of Berlin, son-in-law Bryan Widgeon, and a grandson, Cash Bryan Widgeon. Also surviving are two brothers, Robert Hantske of Annapolis and Jeffrey Hantske of Berlin, sister-in-law Allison Hantske, an aunt Eileen Martindale of Halethorp, Md., and nieces Kathryn Hantske and Amelia Hantske, and nephew, Benjamin Hantske. Mr. Hantske had been an iron and steel worker in Manhattan and Baltimore and was a member of the Ironworkers Union. A celebration of Life memorial service will be held on Friday Nov. 22, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Atlantic General Hospital, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, Md. 21811. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

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(Nov. 22, 2013) October data announced in a recent news release by the Maryland Association of REALTORS® reveal continued strength in the state’s real estate market. The number of homes sold in October increased a robust 18.9 percent from the same time period in 2012, from 4,313 in 2012 to 5,128 in 2013.

Average and median prices increased 6.7 percent and 7 percent, respectively, with average price climbing $18,851 and median price up by $16,819. “We are extremely pleased at the solid increase in home sales,” said MAR president Russ Boyce. “Increases in average and median prices also continue strong, and higher levels of homes under contract and active inventory indicate a healthy real estate market. The current inventory stands at 5.3 months, which is yet another sign that this

is a strong market.” The statistics reported in the MAR news release are averages for the state of Maryland. For Worcester County specifically, the number of homes sold in October actually increased 25.6 percent from the same time period in 2012, from 117 in 2012 to 147 in 2013. Average sales prices in Worcester County did see an increase of 5.3 percent with average price climbing $13,660. The current inventory in Worcester County stands at 12.1 months as compared to the reported 5.3 months for the state average. Lauren Bunting is a licensed REALTOR®with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin, Md.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS “Tourism Advocate of the Year.” “New Professional of the Year” honors went to Sara Sabia of Harrison Group Hotels and Restaurants. The Harrison Group’s Hilton also earned a “Four Diamond” rating for its seventh year.

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Maryland casinos generate $66.38M during October (Nov. 22, 2013) The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency recently announced October’s revenue numbers for the state’s four casinos–Hollywood Casino Perryville, Casino at Ocean Downs, Maryland Live Casino and Rocky Gap Casino Resort. October’s combined statewide revenue totaled $66,378,026. Hollywood Casino Perryville generated $6,901,049 from both slot machines and table games in October. Gross gaming revenue per unit per day was $163.77 for slot machines, $2,414.30 for banking table games and $399.50 for non-banking table games. Hollywood Casino’s October revenue increased by $1,422,923 or 26 percent, from October 2012. Hollywood Casino Perryville operates 1,158 slot machines and 22 (12 banking and 10 nonbanking) table games. Casino at Ocean Downs generated $4,238,061 in October, and its gross gaming revenue per unit per day was $170.89. Casino at Ocean Downs’ October 2013 revenue increased by $727,992 or 20.7 percent, from October 2012. The Casino at Ocean Downs operates 800 slot machines.

Maryland Live Casino generated $51,822,804 from both slot machines and table games in October. Gross gaming revenue per unit per day was $248.21 for slot machines, $4,246.38 for banking table games and $1,464.58 for non-banking table games. Maryland Live Casino operates 4,341 slot machines and 174 (122 banking and 52 non-banking) table games. Maryland Live’s October 2013 revenue increased by $21,194,152, or 69.2 percent, from October 2012. Rocky Gap Casino Resort generated $3,416,112 from both slot machines and table games in October. Gross gaming revenue per unit per day was $166.84 for slot machines, $1,599.17 for banking table games and $369.24 for non-banking table games. Rocky Gap Casino Resort operates 558 slot machines and 13 table games (10 banking and 3 non-banking). The facility introduced its three poker (non-banking) tables on Oct. 4. In a year-to-year comparison–excluding Rocky Gap Casino Resort– October 2013 casino revenue increased from October 2012 by $23,345,067, 58.9 percent.

Marshall Auctions expands south (Nov. 22, 2013) Marshall Auctions, based in Salisbury, has purchased the Eastern Shore landmark Olsen’s Antique building in Westover, Md. as the company expands its operation on Delmarva. The 8,000-square-foot building located on the east side of Route 13 will serve as an auction gallery with monthly estate auctions on site. It will also be home to the moving company that operates as part of Marshall Auctions, With extensive family roots in Somerset County, company owner Doug Marshall said the landmark property will be a

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TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE SANDY SQUARE CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-C-13-1496 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Sandy Square Condominium building located at 11901 Wight Street, Oceanside, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on

wise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-11/14/3t __________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com

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Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Sandy Square Condominium as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent TimeShare Instrument and Amendments thereto as to each condominium unit, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2014 maintenance fee and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; other-

11855 MAN O WAR LA. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Angela M. Urban and William J. Urban, dated August 31, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4990, folio 645 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 6, 2013 AT 2:35 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #10-392926 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $54,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser

from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 26194. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, John A. Ansell, III, Stephanie Montgomery, Kenneth Savitz, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-11/21/3t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 74 QUARTER STAFF PL. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated June 9, 2011 and recorded in Liber 5732, Folio 292 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $260,984.00 and an original interest rate of 5.00000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on

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DECEMBER 10, 2013 AT 4:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $28,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity,

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is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-11/21/3t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 17 E. 70TH ST., UNIT #16 A/R/T/A 17 70TH ST., UNIT #16 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated April 13, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4689, Folio 748 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $355,500.00 and an original interest rate of 1.65% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 10, 2013 AT 4:05 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit Number 16 in “Summer Palace Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $12,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any gov-

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ernmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-11/21/3t __________________________________ Tucker Arensberg, P.C. 1500 One PPG Place Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-566-1212

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 13337 COLONIAL DR. MONTEGO BAY MOBILE HOME OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from John W. Okrak, dated September 5, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5150, folio 720 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD (Case No. 23-C-13-0838) default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 3, 2013 AT 3:30 pm ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property and improvements will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, existing buildings and/or environmental violations, agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and

with no warranty either expressed or implied as to the description of the condition of the property or improvements. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $15,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order, at the time of sale will be required of all purchasers other than the holder of the Deed of Trust. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) business days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) business days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. Interest to be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust note from date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, in the event the property is purchased by someone other than the note holder. In the event the settlement is delayed for any reason and the property is purchased by someone other than the note holder, there shall be no abatement of interest caused by the delay. Taxes, water rent, ground rent, condominium fees, and/or homeowners association dues, if applicable, to be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. All other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. Brett A. Solomon, David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-11/14/3t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 12818 HEATHLAND DR. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated August

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28, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4987, Folio 237 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $720,000.00 and an original interest rate of 7.125% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 10, 2013 AT 4:10 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $74,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the de-

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 14 CANAL RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated June 21, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4476, Folio 656 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $155,000.00 and an original interest rate of 5.750% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 10, 2013 AT 4:15 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $18,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or

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private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-11/21/3t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 10136 GEORGETOWN RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 9, 1999 and recorded in Liber 2794, Folio 176 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $65,800.00 and an original interest rate of 5.0% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 10, 2013 AT 4:20 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situ-

ated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $10,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-11/21/3t __________________________________

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 507 MOORE ST. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Demetrice Pinkard, dated August 3, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4979, folio 608 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 2, 2013 AT 4:25 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $8,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges

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shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2012-25966) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Erin M. Brady, Diana C. Theologou, Laura L. Latta, Jonathan Elefant, Laura T. Curry, Chasity Brown, LeDeanna Adams, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-11/14/3t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 3414 FERRY BRANCH LA. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated October 29, 1993 and recorded in Liber 1987, Folio 253 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $61,250.00 and an original interest rate of 3.75% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 3, 2013 AT 4:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $5,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no

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abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-11/14/3t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 8 EBB TIDE CT. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated July 16, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4199, Folio 374 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $664,900.00 and an original interest rate of 3.375% de-

fault having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 3, 2013 AT 4:05 PM

ALL THAT fee-simple LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $68,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property

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by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-11/14/3t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 1314 OCEAN PKWY. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 15, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4892, Folio 138 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $239,500.00 and an original interest rate of 6.25% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 3, 2013 AT 4:10 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $35,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the pur-

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chaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-11/14/3t __________________________________ Weinstock, Friedman & Friedman, P.A. 4 Reservoir Circle Baltimore, MD 21208 410-559-9000

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE 1-STORY HOME LOCATED AT 313 W. MARTIN ST. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Purchase Money Deed of Trust from James C. Washington, dated January 30, 2006, recorded in Liber 4632, folio 458 and a Purchase Money Deed of Trust dated July 14, 2006, recorded in Liber 4752, folio 544 both among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD (Case No. 23C-13-0922) default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 25, 2013 AT 12:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, if any, situated in Worcester County, MD, known as

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Tax ID No. 02-020270 and described as follows: All that property lying and being in Worcester County, Maryland, and being more fully described as Lot numbered Three (3) in a subdivision known as “SUBDIVISION THE LANDS OF HARRY C. WILLIAMS & AUDREY WILLIAMS, CREATING LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5” as per thereof recorded in Plat Book S.V.H. No. 159 at Plat No. 11, among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland; AND BEING ALL AND THE SAME property which was conveyed unto the Grantor herein by deed from Kathy J. Gordon, dated January 31, 2006 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber S.V.H. No.4632, folio 453, et seq. The property is believed to be improved by a 1-story home containing 6 rooms (3 bedrooms) and one bath. FWA electric heat and central air conditioning. The property and improvements, if any, will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, existing building, zoning, and/or environmental violations, agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty either expressed or implied as to the description of the condition of the property or improvements. The property will be sold subject to any violation notices and subject to all conditions, restrictions, covenants, encumbrances, right of ways, agreements and other matters of record affecting the same, if any. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $7,500 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order, at the time of sale will be required of all purchasers other than the holder of the Deed of Trust or an affiliate. The deposit(s) must be increased to 10% of the purchase price within 2 business days at the office of the auctioneer. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid in immediately available funds, within ten (10) business days after the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) business days after ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. In the event the property is purchased by someone other than the note holder or an affiliate, interest shall be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the note from date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event the settlement is delayed for any reason and the property is purchased by someone other than the note holder or an affiliate, there shall be no abatement of interest caused by the delay. Any and all fees in connection with the property incurred prior to or after the sale including, but not limited to, taxes, water, sewer, ground rent, condominium fees, and/or homeowners association dues, and any and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, in-

cluding sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and all documentary stamps, recordation taxes and transfer taxes shall be borne by the purchaser. The property will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and without any recourse, representations or warranties, either express or implied, as to its nature, condition or description. Neither the Substitute Trustees, the secured party, the note holder nor any other party makes any warranty or representation of any kind or nature regarding the physical condition of, the description of, or title to the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey the property as described above, by reason of any defect in the title or otherwise, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to the refund of the aforementioned deposit. Upon refund of the deposit to purchaser, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claims against the property, Substitute Trustees or the secured party. The conveyance of the property by the Substitute Trustees to the purchaser at settlement shall be by Trustees’ Deed without covenant or warranty. The purchaser is responsible for, and the property is sold subject to, any environmental matter or condition, whether latent or observable, if any, that may exist at or affect or relate to the property and to any governmental requirements affecting the same. The contract of sale between the Substitute Trustees, as sellers, and the purchaser (the “Contract of Sale”) shall include, by reference, all the terms and conditions contained herein, specifically including, but not limited to, the following provisions: “Purchaser agrees and represents that the purchaser is purchasing the property subject to all matters known and unknown, in “AS IS, WHERE IS” condition. In executing and delivering the Contract of Sale, purchaser has not relied upon nor been induced by any statements or representations of any person, including the Substitute Trustees, the secured party, the note holder or an affiliate or their respective servicers, heirs, personal and legal representatives, agents, employees, successors and assigns (collectively, “Released Parties”), in respect to the condition of the property, including the environmental condition of the property, unless such representations or statements are specifically set forth in the Contract of Sale. Purchaser has not relied on anything in the foreclosure advertisement, but rather has relied solely on such investigations, examinations or inspections of the property as purchaser has made. Purchaser waives and releases the Released Parties from any and all claims the purchaser or its successors and assigns may have now or in the future may have relating to the condition of the property. Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that this provision was a negotiated part of the Contract of Sale and serves as an essential component of consideration

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for the same. The parties specifically acknowledge and agree that this clause bars all claims by purchaser against Released Parties, arising from the condition of or releases from the property pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, and all other actions pursuant to federal, state or local laws, ordinances or regulations for any environmental condition of or releases from the property. Further, purchaser agrees to indemnify Substitute Trustees for any liability they may have to any third party for an environmental condition of the property. Notwithstanding the parties’ intent that this clause bars all such claims, should a court of competent jurisdiction deem otherwise, purchaser agrees that the presence of this clause should serve as the overwhelming, primary factor in any equitable apportionment of response costs under applicable federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations.” As a part of any sale, the Substitute Trustees, as agents for PNC Bank, National Association, as successor in interest to Mercantile Peninsula Bank (“PNC”), are required, by law, to confirm that each prospective purchaser or refinancing source and each equity holder of each such entity is not or shall not be: (i) a person with whom PNC is restricted from doing business under any Anti-Terrorism Law (as hereinafter defined) or AntiMoney Laundering statutes, (ii) engaged in any business involved in making or receiving any contribution of funds, goods or services to or for the benefit of such a person or in any transaction that evades or avoids, or has the purpose of evading or avoiding, the prohibitions set forth in any Anti-Terrorism Law or any AntiMoney Laundering statutes, or (iii) otherwise in violation of any Anti-Terrorism Law or Anti-Money Laundering Statutes. For the purposes herein, “Anti-Terrorism Law” shall mean any laws relating to terrorism or money laundering, including Executive Order No. 13224, effective September 24, 2001, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001, Public Law 107-56, the laws comprising or implementing the Bank Secrecy Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, as jointly enforced by the United States Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the laws administered by the United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (as any of the foregoing orders or laws may from time to time be amended, renewed, extended, or replaced). Any third party conducting any such sale shall be required to cooperate fully with the Substitute Trustees and PNC in connection with such confirmation. Purchaser shall be required to cooperate fully with, and provide any information requested by, the Substitute Trustees and PNC in connection with such confirmation. Note: The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered

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for information purposes only. The Auctioneer, the Substitute Trustees, the note holder and the secured party do not make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Prospective purchasers are urged to make their own inspection. Sidney S. Friedman, Jeffrey M. Lippman, William H. Thrush, Jr., Rebecca Teale Balint Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-11/7/3t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 7610 MULBERRY RD. NEWARK, MD 21841 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated May 23, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5142, Folio 386 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $188,510.00 and an original interest rate of 7.00000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 3, 2013 AT 4:20 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $26,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by

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the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-11/14/3t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 7 BRIDGE ST. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated October 20, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4809, Folio 691 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $134,000.00 and an original interest rate of 8.9500% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 3, 2013 AT 4:25 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF

GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $21,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 3079 BRANTLEY RD. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated April 9, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5255, Folio 184 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $162,610.00 and an original interest rate of 5.00000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 3, 2013 AT 4:35 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $16,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property,

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and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-11/14/3t __________________________________ Weinstock, Friedman & Friedman, P.A. 4 Reservoir Circle Baltimore, MD 21208 410-559-9000

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE 2-STORY HOME LOCATED AT 300 BELT ST. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Purchase Money Deed of Trust from James C. Washington, dated July 14, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4752, folio 544 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD (Case No. 23-C-13-0923) default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 25, 2013 AT 12:10 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, if any, situated in Worcester County, MD, known as Tax ID No. 02-022958 and described as follows: All that lot of ground situate at the corner of Purnell Street and Belt Street in the Town of Snow Hill, in the Second Tax District of Worcester County, State of Maryland, more particularly described on plat entitled, “BOUNDARTY SURVEY WITH LOCATION OF IMPROVEMENTS, HOUSE NO. 300, LANDS OF RONALD H. HAMBLIN and

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JOSEPHINE B. HAMBLIN,” dated July 23, 1997, made by Madison J. Bunting, Jr., Surveyor, Inc. and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber R.H.O. No. 2416, folio 25, et seq.; AND BEING ALL AND THE SAME property which was conveyed unto James C. Washington by deed from Katherine C. Washington, Foreign Personal Representative of the Estate of Susan B. Main of even date herewith and intended to be recorded among the aforesaid Land Records immediately prior hereto. The property is believed to be improved by a 2-story home containing 5 rooms (3 bedrooms) and one bath. The property and improvements, if any, will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, existing building, zoning, and/or environmental violations, agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty either expressed or implied as to the description of the condition of the property or improvements. The property will be sold subject to any violation notices and subject to all conditions, restrictions, covenants, encumbrances, right of ways, agreements and other matters of record affecting the same, if any. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $5,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order, at the time of sale will be required of all purchasers other than the holder of the Deed of Trust or an affiliate. The deposit(s) must be increased to 10% of the purchase price within 2 business days at the office of the auctioneer. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid in immediately available funds, within ten (10) business days after the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) business days after ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. In the event the property is purchased by someone other than the note holder or an affiliate, interest shall be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the note from date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event the settlement is delayed for any reason and the property is purchased by someone other than the note holder or an affiliate, there shall be no abatement of interest caused by the delay. Any and all fees in connection with the property incurred prior to or after the sale including, but not limited to, taxes, water, sewer, ground rent, condominium fees, and/or homeowners association dues, and any and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and all documentary stamps, recordation taxes and transfer taxes shall be borne by the purchaser. The property will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and without any recourse, representations or warranties,

either express or implied, as to its nature, condition or description. Neither the Substitute Trustees, the secured party, the note holder nor any other party makes any warranty or representation of any kind or nature regarding the physical condition of, the description of, or title to the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey the property as described above, by reason of any defect in the title or otherwise, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to the refund of the aforementioned deposit. Upon refund of the deposit to purchaser, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claims against the property, Substitute Trustees or the secured party. The conveyance of the property by the Substitute Trustees to the purchaser at settlement shall be by Trustees’ Deed without covenant or warranty. The purchaser is responsible for, and the property is sold subject to, any environmental matter or condition, whether latent or observable, if any, that may exist at or affect or relate to the property and to any governmental requirements affecting the same. The contract of sale between the Substitute Trustees, as sellers, and the purchaser (the “Contract of Sale”) shall include, by reference, all the terms and conditions contained herein, specifically including, but not limited to, the following provisions: “Purchaser agrees and represents that the purchaser is purchasing the property subject to all matters known and unknown, in “AS IS, WHERE IS” condition. In executing and delivering the Contract of Sale, purchaser has not relied upon nor been induced by any statements or representations of any person, including the Substitute Trustees, the secured party, the note holder or an affiliate or their respective servicers, heirs, personal and legal representatives, agents, employees, successors and assigns (collectively, “Released Parties”), in respect to the condition of the property, including the environmental condition of the property, unless such representations or statements are specifically set forth in the Contract of Sale. Purchaser has not relied on anything in the foreclosure advertisement, but rather has relied solely on such investigations, examinations or inspections of the property as purchaser has made. Purchaser waives and releases the Released Parties from any and all claims the purchaser or its successors and assigns may have now or in the future may have relating to the condition of the property. Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that this provision was a negotiated part of the Contract of Sale and serves as an essential component of consideration for the same. The parties specifically acknowledge and agree that this clause bars all claims by purchaser against Released Parties, arising from the condition of or releases from the property pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations and Liability Act of 1980,

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as amended, and all other actions pursuant to federal, state or local laws, ordinances or regulations for any environmental condition of or releases from the property. Further, purchaser agrees to indemnify Substitute Trustees for any liability they may have to any third party for an environmental condition of the property. Notwithstanding the parties’ intent that this clause bars all such claims, should a court of competent jurisdiction deem otherwise, purchaser agrees that the presence of this clause should serve as the overwhelming, primary factor in any equitable apportionment of response costs under applicable federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations.” As a part of any sale, the Substitute Trustees, as agents for PNC Bank, National Association, as successor in interest to Mercantile Peninsula Bank (“PNC”), are required, by law, to confirm that each prospective purchaser or refinancing source and each equity holder of each such entity is not or shall not be: (i) a person with whom PNC is restricted from doing business under any Anti-Terrorism Law (as hereinafter defined) or AntiMoney Laundering statutes, (ii) engaged in any business involved in making or receiving any contribution of funds, goods or services to or for the benefit of such a person or in any transaction that evades or avoids, or has the purpose of evading or avoiding, the prohibitions set forth in any Anti-Terrorism Law or any AntiMoney Laundering statutes, or (iii) otherwise in violation of any Anti-Terrorism Law or Anti-Money Laundering Statutes. For the purposes herein, “Anti-Terrorism Law” shall mean any laws relating to terrorism or money laundering, including Executive Order No. 13224, effective September 24, 2001, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001, Public Law 107-56, the laws comprising or implementing the Bank Secrecy Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, as jointly enforced by the United States Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the laws administered by the United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (as any of the foregoing orders or laws may from time to time be amended, renewed, extended, or replaced). Any third party conducting any such sale shall be required to cooperate fully with the Substitute Trustees and PNC in connection with such confirmation. Purchaser shall be required to cooperate fully with, and provide any information requested by, the Substitute Trustees and PNC in connection with such confirmation. Note: The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for information purposes only. The Auctioneer, the Substitute Trustees, the note holder and the secured party do not make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Prospective purchasers are urged to make their own inspection.

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Sidney S. Friedman, Jeffrey M. Lippman, William H. Thrush, Jr., Rebecca Teale Balint Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-11/7/3t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 4 UPTON CT. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 10, 2010 and recorded in Liber 5589, Folio 67 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $84,000.00 and an original interest rate of 5.50000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 3, 2013 AT 4:40 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $8,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all trans-

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fer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-11/14/3t __________________________________

BERLIN ELECTION CHARTER AMENDMENTS The following Charter Amendment Resolutions were approved by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin on Monday, October 28, 2013. These Resolutions will go in effect as of December 17, 2014. Resolution 2013-09: Amending the Charter, Article VI, Section 9, Title “Election of Mayor and Councilmembers”. Sec. C6-9 B. Amending the day of the regularly scheduled Municipal Election from the second to the first Tuesday in October, beginning with the Election of 2014 and adjusting the language to address the order of elections for the particular offices as affected by the change. Sec. C6-9 C. Adding language to allow the cancellation of the election in the event only one person files for a given office. Resolution 2013-10: Amending the Charter, Article III, Titled “The Council”. Sec. C3-1.-Number; selection; term. Amending the expiration of Councilmember terms from “the second Monday” to the “the next Monday on which a regularly scheduled meeting is held” following an election. Resolution 2013-11: Amending the Charter, Article III, Titled “The Coun-

cil”. Sec. C3-4.-Meetings: Amending the schedule of regularly held Council meetings following an election. Resolution 2013-12: Amending the Charter, Article IV, Titled “Mayor”. Sec. C4-1-Selection and term.: Amending the taking of office of the Mayor from “the second Monday” to “the next Monday on which a regularly scheduled meeting is held” following an election. Resolution 2013-13: Amending the Charter, Article VI, Section 8, Title “Nominations for Elective Office” Sec. C6-8.1: Amending the deadline for filing to be a candidate for election. Sec. C6-8.2: Creating language regarding write-in candidates for nomination to appear on the ballot of a municipal election. Sec. C6-8.3: Amending language regarding a candidate’s withdrawal of candidacy and the accounting for the effect on the ballot and votes cast for such an individual. These Resolutions can be reviewed in their entirety at Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OCD-11/7/4t __________________________________ MARY G. LOKER ESQ 3421 SWEET AIR ROAD, SUITE 2 P.O. BOX 304 PHOENIX, MD 21131

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15354 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROSSER L. BASS AKA: ROSSER LEE BASS JR Notice is given that Gregory P. Bass, 504 45th St., Baltimore, MD 21224, was on October 30, 2013 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Rosser L. Bass who died on October 5, 2013, 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 30th day of April, 2014. 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,

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or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Gregory P. Bass Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 07, 2013 OCD-11/7/3t __________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. George Francis Vitak, Jr. and Anna Maria Vitak Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23-C-11-001646

NOTICE ORDERED, this 1st day of November, 2013 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 16 Footbridge Trail, Berlin, Maryland 21811 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 2nd day of December, 2013 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 25th day of November, 2013, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $149,405.76. Stephen V. Hales CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-11/7/3t __________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB JR, ESQ 108 N. 8TH ST. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 15360 Notice is given that the Register Of Wills court of Sussex County, DE appointed H. Bryon Davis III, 10139 Queens Circle, Ocean City, MD 21842 as the Executor of the Estate of Madlyn W. Davis who died on July 18, 2013 domiciled in Delaware, USA. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in

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the following Maryland counties: Worcester. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. H. Bryon Davis III Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: November 07, 2013 OCD-11/7/3t __________________________________

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lic hearing. Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates. For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-2898855. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-11/14/2t __________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Berlin will hold a public hearing on the proposed Ordinance 2013-06, amending Chapter 20, Parks at 7:00 p.m. on November 25, 2013, in the Mayor and Council Chambers, 10 William Street. The public is invited to attend and comment. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is available for inspection in Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. OCD-11/14/2t __________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on:

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013 At 7:00 pm Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 5, Conditional Uses, a request has been filed under the provisions of Section 110-604, Uses permitted by Conditional Use in the B-1, Boardwalk Commercial District, to permit an amusement attraction (haunted house). The site of the request is described as Lot 7, Block 1N of the Sinepuxent Beach Company Plat, 1891; further described as located on the northeast corner of North Division Street and Baltimore Avenue, and locally known as 10 North Division Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: TIFFANY AND SEAN LACKNER (FILE #13-12100002) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the pub-

Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Scott P. Tatterson and Robin W. Tatterson Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C13000250

Worcester County, MD OCD-11/14/3t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

Carrie M. Ward, et al. 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. DAWN M. MISINO DOMINICK J. MISINO 4500 Coastal Highway, Unit #104 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13000664

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 7th day of November, 2013, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 4500 Coastal Highway, Unit #104, 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 9th day of December, 2013, 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 2nd day of December, 2013. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $325,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/14/3t __________________________________ PETER V. GARGANO ESQ. 7222 HOLABIRD AVE. BALTIMORE, MD 21222

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ORDERED, this 5th day of November, 2013 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 2181 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke, Maryland 21851 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 9th day of December, 2013 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 2nd day of December, 2013, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $198,696.00. Stephen V. Hales CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15361 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF STANLEY RASINSKI JR. Notice is given that Jacqueline M. Wesolowski, 1617 Old Joppa Rd. S., Joppa, MD 21085, was on November 05, 2013 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Stanley Rasinski Jr., who died on October 4, 2013, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 5th day of May, 2014. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim

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to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Jacqueline M. Wesolowski Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 14, 2013 OCD-11/14/3t __________________________________ WORCESTER COUNTY SHORELINE COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 3-101 and 3-102 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Worcester County Shoreline Commission in the meeting room at the Ocean Pines Branch of the Worcester County Library, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, Maryland on Thursday, December 5, 2013. The Board members will convene at 1:30 p.m. to discuss administrative matters and may perform on-site viewing of all or some of the following cases. Thereafter, the members will reconvene at 2:00 p.m. at the library to hear the scheduled cases. MAJOR CONSTRUCTION MAJOR 1 Permit Ink LLC for Ocean City Boatlifts and Marine Construction on behalf of Nancy Radke - Request No. 2013-72 – Request to install two PWC lifts with associated pilings and two 15.5” x 12’ aluminum catwalks not to exceed 8 feet channelward. The project is located at 385 Ocean Parkway, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 41, Section 4, Lot 380, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 2 Hidden Oak Farm, LLC. for Bayshore Marine Construction on behalf of Debra Stoe and Carol Wise Request No. 2013-73 – Request to in-

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stall one boatlift and one PWC lift with associated pilings not to exceed 20 feet channelward. The project is located at 356 Ocean Parkway, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 41, Section 4, Lot 549, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 3 Hidden Oak Farm, LLC. on behalf of Thomas and Helen Berry - Request No. 2013-64 – Request to install a 6’ x 100’ perpendicular pier not to exceed 100 feet channelward. This request also includes the installation of two boatlifts and two PWC lifts with associated pilings. This project is located at 12259 Dixie Drive, also known as Tax Map 10, Parcel 158, Lot 19, Holiday Harbor, Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 4 Hidden Oak Farm, LLC. on behalf of John and Nicolette Uram - Request No. 2013-74 –Request to install one boatlift on existing poles not to exceed 16 feet channelward. This project is located at 13032 Wilson Avenue, also known as Tax Map 5, Parcel 16, Lot 32, Townes of Nantucket Condominium, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 5 Hidden Oak Farm, LLC. on behalf of Rudi and Patricia Jonas – Request No. 2013-75– Request to install one boatlift and two PWC lifts with associated pilings not to exceed 20 feet channelward. This project is located at 31 White Sail Circle, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 38, Section 1, Lot 589, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 6 Coastal Compliance Solutions LLC for Hi-Tide Marine Construction on behalf of Keith Coffin - Request No. 2013-51 –Request to install a 6’ x 80’ perpendicular pier with a 10’ x 20’ “T” shaped platform not to exceed 90 feet channelward. This request also includes the installation of one boatlift and two PWC lifts with associated pilings. This project is located on a vacant lot on Ocean View Lane, also known as Tax Map 27, Parcel 637, Lot 6, Sea Pointe Subdivision, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. OCD-11/21/2t __________________________________

SUMMARY NOTICE OF BOND SALE $12,700,000* MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND General Obligation Municipal Purpose Bonds of 2013 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, Maryland (the “City”) will receive electronic bids via PARITY® for

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the $12,700,000* General Obligation Municipal Purpose Bonds of 2013 (the “Bonds”) until 11:00 a.m. local Ocean City, Maryland time on: Thursday, December 5, 2013

or on such other date as may be selected by the Mayor. The Bonds will be dated as of the date of delivery and will mature on December 1 in the years 2014 through 2023 as more fully described in the Notice of Sale. No bid for less than all of the Bonds will be considered. The Bonds will be awarded based on the lowest interest cost to the City, determined in accordance with the true interest cost (TIC) method. All bids must be accompanied by a good faith deposit in the amount of $245,000, payable by wire transfer to the City, or by a check or surety bond as provided in the Notice of Sale. Copies of the Preliminary Official Statement and the Notice of Sale relating to the Bonds may be obtained from the office of the Finance Administrator of the City, located at City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, or from Davenport & Company LLC, 8600 LaSalle Road, Suite 324, Towson, Maryland 21286 (410-296-9426). _______________________ *Preliminary, subject to change as set forth in the Notice of Sale OCD-11/21/2t __________________________________ Regan J. R. Smith 10441 Racetrack Road, Unit 2 Berlin, Maryland 21811

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 15314 Notice is given that the Orphans’ Court of Delaware County, Pennsylvania appointed Howard Hudson, III, 4014 Gideon Road, Brookhaven, PA 19015 as the Executor of the Estate of Bernice B. Hudson who died on February 6, 2012 domiciled in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Regan J.R. Smith whose address is 10441 Racetrack Rd., Unit 2, Berlin, MD 21811. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by

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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION LOCATION AND DESIGN APPROVALS RECEIVED (FEIS) On August 22, 2013, the Federal Highway Administration granted Location Approval and the Maryland State Highway Administrator granted Design Approval for Alternative 5A for the US 50 Bridge over the Sinepuxent Bay project in Worcester County. Having received Location and Design Approvals for the US 50 Crossing Study, SHA will develop design plans once the project is funded for the Final Design phase. Citizen comments received at and after the May 29, 2008 Location/Design Public Hearing were evaluated, made part of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), and considered as part of the decision on the selected alternative. Please address all questions and requests for information to Ms. Jamaica Arnold, Project Manager, Maryland State Highway Administration, 707 N. Calvert Street, MS C-301, Baltimore, Maryland 21202; call 410-545-8512 or toll-free 1-800-548-5026; or email jarnold2@sha.state.md.us. The Maryland Relay Service can assist teletype users at 7-1-1. For more information on this and other SHA projects, visit www.roads.maryland.gov and click on Projects and Studies/Worcester/US 50, Ocean Gateway. November 21, 2013 A-0672

law will be barred. Howard Hudson, III Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: November 21, 2013 OCD-11/21/3t __________________________________ K. WILLIAM SCOTT ESQ SCOTT AND SHUMAN, P.A. 33292 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 3 BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15368 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LINDA W. RISSO Notice is given that Sharon B. Marble, 138 Pine Forrest Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, was on November 12, 2013 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Linda W. Risso who died on October 5, 2013, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 12th day of May, 2014. 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 credi-

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tor 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. Sharon B. Marble Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 21, 2013 OCD-11/21/3t __________________________________

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15321 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ALFRED NEWTON Notice is given that Lisa Gaither, 902 S. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, was on November 12, 2013 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Alfred Newton who died on May 25, 2013, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 12th day of May, 2014. 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

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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. Lisa Gaither Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 22, 2013 OCD-11/21/3t __________________________________ Cohn, Goldberg & Deutsch, LLC Attorneys at Law 600 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 208 Towson, MD 21204 410-295-2550 File #: 440043 Edward S. Cohn Stephen N. Goldberg Richard E. Solomon Richard J. Rogers Randall J. Rolls David W. Simpson, Jr. 600 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 208 Towson, MD 21204 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v. Kristi E. Hawkins 200 Barbary Coast Drive Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-001026

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 12th day of November, 2013, 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 16th day of December, 2013, 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 9th day of December, 2013. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to

be $337,649.75. The property sold herein is known as 200 Barbary Coast Drive, Berlin, MD 21811. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-11/21/3t __________________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE CASE NO. 9508 (h) IN THE MATTER OF THE CONTINUED INVESTIGATION OF THE ELECTRIC FUEL RATE AND PURCHASED POWER COST ADJUSTMENT CHARGES OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC SYSTEM OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF BERLIN HEARING EXAMINER’S NOTICE OF HEARING A Public Hearing in the above entitled matter will be conducted by the Maryland Public Service Commission in the Commission’s 19th floor, William Donald Schaefer Tower hearing room located at 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland, on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. OCD-11/21/2t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. VINCENT J. GOSCINSKI 108 Seafarer Lane Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C12001083

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 14th day of November, 2013, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 108 Seafarer Lane, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 16th day of December, 2013, provided a copy of

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this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 9th day of December, 2013. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $108,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/21/3t __________________________________

BID NOTICE Network Camera Installation Sealed BIDS for the construction of Boardwalk Network Camera Installation will be received by the Mayor and City Council at the Office of the City Manager until December 10, 2013 - 11:00 AM and then opened and read aloud at a Council Work Session this date. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the office of the City Engineer, located in City Hall, 3rd Street & Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of the City Engineer located in City Hall, 3rd Street & Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. The Work to be performed under this contract includes in general: Installation of network surveillance cameras along the Ocean City Boardwalk OCD-11/21/1t __________________________________

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15380 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH EDWARD O’HARA JR. Notice is given that Greg J. O’Hara, 2329 Ernest Place, Gilbertsville, PA 19525, was on November 15, 2013 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joseph Edward O’Hara Jr., who died on November 11, 2013, 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 15th day of May, 2014. 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

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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. Greg J. O’Hara Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: November 21, 2013 OCD-11/21/3t __________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Stephanie Montgomery Kenneth Savitz 7010 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. David Guyer Courtney Schaeffer A/K/A Courtney Guyer 18 41st Street, Unit 105 4100 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C12001719

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 14th day of November, 2013, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 18 41st Street, Unit 105 4100, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 16th day of December, 2013, 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 9th day of December, 2013. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $331,912.50. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-11/21/3t __________________________________

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Ravens and Steelers fans can compete in 5K, other activities CLARA VAUGHN ■ Staff Writer

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Worcester Prep lacrosse players, from left, Lilly DiNardo, Maddie Pilchard and Kristen Shriver, officially announced their commitment to play for Division I universities during a press conference at the Berlin school last Friday. DiNardo will play for the University of Virginia, Pilchard is headed to Stanford University in California and Shriver will attend Winthrop University in South Carolina.

Three Wor. Prep Mallards to play Div. I lacrosse DiNardo going to UVa., Pilchard to Stanford and Shriver’s off to Winthrop LISA CAPITELLI ■ Managing Editor (Nov. 22, 2013) Three Worcester Prep lacrosse players officially announced their commitment to play for Division I universities during a press conference at the Berlin school last Friday. Lilly DiNardo will play for the University of Virginia, Maddie Pilchard is headed to Stanford University in California and Kristen Shriver will attend Winthrop University in South Carolina. While many seniors around the country are trying to decide where they will attend college, DiNardo, Pilchard and Shriver committed to their respective schools before the start of their junior year of high school. All three received athletic scholarships. “I’m proud of all three of you for your accomplishments,” said Worcester Prep’s Director of Athletics, Matt McGinnis.

•Lilly DiNardo:

DiNardo started playing lacrosse when she was about 3 or 4 years old. Now at age 17, she is preparing to head off to Virginia at the end of the summer. It is a school she wanted to attend ever since she participated in a lacrosse camp there in seventh grade. When she took her official visit to the school, DiNardo said she knew it was “a perfect match.” DiNardo officially committed in June after her sophomore year of high school. “I committed at (lacrosse) camp. I got to meet the players and play with them a little bit and also get coached by the coaches,” she said. “I got to feel out how they were. It just seemed like a perfect match for me.” DiNardo said she likes the location of the school because it’s not too close, but not too far from home. “I’m really excited because Virginia is just really competitive in all their athletics and academically,” she said. “I like that tradition is really important to them and that’s something that’s important to me.” DiNardo is a midfielder, but the soon-to-be Cavalier said she is not

sure what position she will play at Virginia. A Division I sport is a full-time, year-round commitment, but DiNardo is confident she will be able to balance her academics and athletics, because Worcester Prep has provided her with the tools to be successful. “Especially playing three sports here, I’ve learned how to manage my time,” said DiNardo, who also plays soccer and basketball for Worcester Prep. “I want to get really good grades at Virginia. They do have a really good program for student athletes and they make sure we’re not falling behind in any of our classes.” Before DiNardo packs up for college, she still has several months left at Worcester Prep, including her fourth and final lacrosse season as a Fighting Mallard. She was named Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference Player of the Year after the 2012 lacrosse season. “I’m very excited. I hope we go undefeated,” she said. “That’s something that I haven’t been a part of here at Worcester Prep, an undefeated season, and I think we can do that this year.” See LADIES on Page 38A

(Nov. 22, 2013) The rivalry between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL teams has been an epic battle for years. On Saturday, Ravens and Steelers fans can again compete to see which teams’ supporters will reign supreme in the second annual Ravens vs. Steelers 5K and Beach Football Challenge, on the beach and Boardwalk at 27th Street. Last year’s inaugural race crowned the Ravens the Ocean City champions and their trophy has stood in the 28th Street Pit and Pub since. Ravens supporters will defend their title as Steelers fans compete to win it back at the 5K run tomorrow, Saturday, at 9 a.m. on the Boardwalk. Equal numbers of runners on each “team” will compete for the best combined time, with the winner claiming the trophy for the year. Chris Klebe, president of OC-Tri Running Sports, got the idea for the 5K from his own passion for football. “I’m a big Ravens fan and a couple people in our running group (the Ocean City Running Club) love the Steelers,” he said. “It’s a great rivalry.” Last year, more than 200 runners competed in the race, and Klebe is expecting a similar turnout in the 2013 challenge, with 125 registered by Tuesday morning. He will match the 50 fastest Ravens runners’ times against the 50 best Steelers runners’ times —or more, depending on the turnout for the race. Runners line up on the boards at 27th Street at 9 a.m. for the 5K run. The course takes them from there to First Street and back. Afterwards, participants can tailgate with the team of their choice at 28th Street, with Ravens supporters congregating at Pit & Pub and Steelers fans meeting at Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon. Or, runners can take to the beach for the Football Combine challenge, including a 40-yard dash, football bomb toss, accuracy toss and football agility drill. The challenge kicks off around 9:30 a.m. and participants don’t have to run in the 5K to play. An awards ceremony will follow around 11 a.m. on the beach at 27th Street, with the winning team announced as well as top male and female runners in each age group and overall See SATURDAY’S on Page 39A

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•Maddie Pilchard:

Pilchard picked up a lacrosse stick for the first time when she was 9 years old. When her recreation team needed a goalie, she stepped up to fill the position and she has played in the net ever since. Pilchard made her mind up that Stanford was where she wanted to go in August after her sophomore year of high school. Committing so early allowed her to focus on her junior and now senior year at Worcester Prep. The 17-year-old said Stanford was “the best fit for me academically and athletically.” “They expect everybody to be top notch. They’ve won the Directors’ Cup for a really long time, which is the top [intercollegiate athletic] program in the country for all sports.” Pilchard has met some players. She said all of the Lady Cardinals are nice and Pilchard likes the dynamics of the team. “Everybody on the team is going to be working really hard to get better every year and hopefully win a national championship,” she said. Another reason she chose Stanford was because of its location and “the weather is perfect.” Pilchard also liked the “whole feeling of campus.”

“The kids are all really smart and really nice. It’s a nice mix of cultural groups and people from everywhere in the country,” she said. “It’s a very encouraging environment, not too competitive, but it’s competitive enough.” Although the school is across the country, Pilchard said it’s only a sixhour plane ride away. She also has uncles who live in San Francisco. Pilchard said she talked to some girls on the lacrosse team and they said balancing school and a Division I sport is a challenge, but the athletic academic resource center is available to assist students. Pilchard is planning to major in human biology. For a future career, she wants to be a pediatric neurobiologist. “I want to work with ‘Doctors Without Boarders’ and be able to travel to third world nations and help kids,” she said. Pilchard, who just finished up her final field hockey season at Worcester Prep–the Mallards went undefeated and captured their second consecutive ESIAC championship title–still has one more lacrosse season and she is looking forward to it. Pilchard earned First Team All-ESIAC honors at the end of the 2012 season. “I can’t wait. I miss lacrosse season so much,” she said. “I want to be

ESIAC champions again.”

•Kristen Shriver:

Shriver, who just recently turned 18, has been playing lacrosse for about 10 years. She checked out a number of schools, but Winthrop, in Rock Hill, S.C., was “everything that I was looking for,” she said. “I visited a lot of schools because I didn’t know where I would end up because of my injury, varying from top Division I programs to new programs such as Winthrop,” Shriver said. She was sidelined her sophomore year due to a knee injury. “The coach was awesome and it was the best visit out of all 14 school I visited. I think its really exciting making history starting a new program. Once I get to Winthrop it will be their third season.” She made her final decision on Aug. 31, before the start of her junior year at Worcester Prep. Committing early took some weight off her shoulders, she said. “I just want to thank my parents for all the support they have given me throughout the recruiting process,” she said. When Shriver, who plays attack, went on her official visit, she stayed with some of the Lady Eagles. The team is well-rounded, she said.

Another selling point for Winthrop was the school grounds and academic programs offered. “I loved the campus. It’s a perfect size. It’s not too big, not too small,” she said. “And, the major that I’m thinking about is perfect. Everything about it, it just fit well.” Shriver is considering majoring in elementary education, with a possible teaching career in the future. “I hope to have a balanced life between my academics and my athletics and not get too overwhelmed with school work,” she said, as a Division I sport is demanding. “I think it will be hard to adjust at first, but I’ll eventually get used to it.” Shriver played lacrosse for Worcester Prep her freshman year. She had to sit out her sophomore year due to a knee injury, but she was back on the field last year. At the end of the 2012 season, she was awarded First Team All-ESIAC honors. Her senior year she will be playing basketball, which started earlier this month, and lacrosse. Shriver said she is excited for her final lacrosse season as a Mallard. “We have like eight seniors and we all want to work together and help the lowerclassmen get better so they’ll be ready when we leave,” she said.

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(Nov. 22, 2013) When Martin Sanchez was playing club soccer in Baltimore and high school soccer for Worcester Prep, he had numerous coaches wanting him to play at the collegiate level. Why he chose the United States Naval Academy over soccer powerhouses such as Duke, USCB and Georgetown is a story in itself. The opportunity to serve his country, like his grandfather had done was one reason, but the opportunity to help a soccer program that had struggled in recent

years and be a part of a rejuvenation was what made the decision an easy one. Sanchez had three goals when he started as a plebe; have a winning record, qualify for the Patriot League Tournament, win the Patriot League Tournament and get to the NCAA Tournament. After starting as a freshman as a defender, the Navy team went 7-5-4, their first winning record in five years. Sanchez was recognized for his play on the field by being named to the FreshSee STANDOUT on Page 40A

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Saturday’s activities include 5K race, beach football challenges earning medals. Register for the 5K tonight, Friday, at Buxy’s or Pit & Pub on 28th Street. Or, come tomorrow starting at 7:30 a.m. to sign up on the Boardwalk at 27th Street. The race costs $40 and includes a shirt, finish ribbon and one drink ticket for Pit & Pub or Buxy’s, as well as participation in the football combine Continued from Page 37A

events. Those wishing to participate in the football combine but not the run pay $5. “You don’t have to be a Ravens fan or a Steelers fan to run,” Klebe said, “but you do have to choose a side.” But really, the event is all about having fun, he said. Visit www.octrirunning.com and click the events tab for more information.

More than 250 runners competed in the inaugural Ravens vs. Steelers 5K/Beach Football Combine Challenge, presented by OC Tri-Running Sports and the town of Ocean City, last year.

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Standout soccer career for Sanchez man All-American Team as well as the NSCAA All-Region Team. As a sophomore, he moved mid-season into the central midfield spot and helped the Midshipmen to a berth in the Patriot League semifinals, where they lost to American University in penalty kicks. He was named to both the NSCAA All-Region Team as well as the Patriot League All-Tournament Team. An ankle injury last season limited Sanchez to only seven games but the team still finished at 7-7-3. This year, with six senior starters on the field, Navy shook off a rocky 1-3-2 start to win its last 14 games, go undefeated in league play

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and captured the Patriot League Championship on Sunday with a 2-0 win over Holy Cross and an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. Sanchez led the Patriot League in assists and was named to the All League First Team as well as the All-Tournament Team. With all of his initial goals met and a collegiate career about to come to a close, Sanchez certainly made the right decision. Worcester Prep alumni Martin Sanchez has had a standout career playing for the Navy mens’ soccer team.

Seahawks come up short in 3A South Regional semifinal game Coach Knox pleased with players’ ‘never give up’ attitudes throughout year LISA CAPITELLI Managing Editor (Nov. 22, 2013) The Stephen Decatur Seahawks gave it their all, but the football team came up short during last Friday’s 3A South Regional

tournament semifinal game against the Lackey Chargers. The No. 3 seeded Seahawks took a three-plus hour bus ride to Indian Head, Md. to battle the secondseeded Chargers on their home turf. Lackey scored twice in the first half to lead 14-0 at halftime. During the break, Decatur Coach Bob Knox told his players “We’re still in this ball game.” “We’ve been down before and we’ve come back,” he said.

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Knox said his players responded to the halftime speech. Senior P.J. Copes scored on the opening possession of the third quarter to cut Lackey’s lead to eight points. The Chargers (9-2) held the visiting Seahawks scoreless the remainder of the game and the 14 points they tallied in the first half was enough to win 14-6 and advance to the regional finals. “They were more athletic, faster and a little bit bigger than us, but we

were really physical. We took a lot out of them,” Knox said. “We had the opportunity to win, but we just didn’t make the plays when we had the chance… If the game would have been five quarters I think we could have won. We just didn’t have enough time.” Copes carried the ball 18 times, racking up 149 yards in his final game as a Seahawk. Junior quarterback Justin See KNOX on Page 41A

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Knox proud of Seahawks’ effort and performance this season Meekins rushed four times for 42 yards. He was 5-for-9 passing for 47 yards. Chase Sams, a senior, led the Decatur defense with 13 tackles. Sophomore Dryden Brous made eight tackles and senior Andrew Borradaile stopped seven Chargers. After going 2-3 the first half of the season, the Seahawks won their last five games to qualify for the playoffs. They finished the year 7-4. “If you told me at the beginning of the season we’d be 7-4 this year with the schedule we had, I’d be ecstatic,” Knox said. The coach said he was proud of his players for their effort and performance this season. “They’re not the most athletic, but they have a lot of heart. They claw

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and scratch until the end of the game,” Knox said. “These kids are overachievers. They never gave up. The word ‘quit’ isn’t in their vocabulary. They’re like the Energizer Bunny, they keep going and going.” Knox said he will lose six starters on offense and five on defense to graduation. Meekins will return as a senior next season to lead the team along with several other players. Knox also brought up about a dozen JV players at the end of the season. Many of them got beneficial varsity game experience during the Nov. 8 match against Snow Hill. They also made the trip to Indian Head to watch the varsity team compete. “Experience is key. They see what they need for next year if they want to come back to this [the regional semifinal] game and win it,” Knox said.

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The Stephen Decatur football team will lose six starters on offense and five on defense to graduation, according to Coach Bob Knox, including P.J. Copes.

Swim Ocean City donates $10,000 to Hopkins (Nov. 22, 2013) Corey Davis, Swim Ocean City Race director and creator, delivered the goal amount of $10,000 to benefit the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation Program on Oct. 29. “It was incredible to have Corey come to Hopkins to present the check to the Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation Program team. As a doctor and the director of the program, this is the highest compliment a patient can give,” said Dr. Kathleen Kortee. “We know that Corey did not accomplish this alone, and the Hopkins neuro-rehab team thanks all the volunteers that gave of their time, equipment, expertise, particularly Captain Butch [Arbin], Skip Lee, and the Ocean City Beach Patrol. Thank you all.” Swim Ocean City grossed more than $22,000 and had approximately 200 swimmers. Twenty-nine people entered the 9-mile race, 67 participated in the 3mile swim and 65 took part the 1-mile race. More than 43 Ocean City businesses sponsored the event. ONRP is a multi-faceted program staffed by specialists in brain dysfunction who recognize the unique needs of each patient. Each individual’s treatment plan is tailored to achieve their goals of restoring function and returning to important life activities. It has been seven years since Davis received extensive care and therapy from Dr. Kortee’s program. “The visit brought to reality all the hard work and support that was received and gained an understanding of why Corey is so passionate about the program,” said Traci McNeil, Swim Ocean City co-director. What began as text between Davis and McNeil about swimming ocean city for fun, developed into a full- blown event. It took more than eight months to obtain multiple approvals and more than two months for planning.

During the Swim Ocean City event this summer, $10,000 was raised for Johns Hopkins Brain Trauma Research. Presenting a check to Dr. Kathleen Kortte, right are, from left, Jenny Lind, SOC hospitality director; Traci McNeil, SOC co-director and Corey Davis, SOC race director.

Turkey Trot set for Thanksgiving (Nov. 22, 2013) The sixth annual Fenwick Island Turkey Trot will be held on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 8 a.m. The 2.2-mile fun run/walk starts oceanside on Lewes Street in Fenwick Island, Del., goes south to the Maryland state line and back. All are welcome, including leashed pets. Festive costumes are encouraged. There is no charge to participate, but participants are encouraged to donate to the Delaware SPCA. Post Trot, a reception will be held at Pottery Place Perks Café in Sunshine Plaza. Commemorative T-shirts are available and may be pre-ordered with limited quantities to be sold at the Trot. They cost $20. For more info call 302-539-1290.

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holiday season. The tournament’s cost per player is $75, plus one new, unwrapped gift for a child or youth ages 7-17. Cost will include breakfast, golfing fees, Santa’s cheer cart, contests, gifts and the commemorative post-tournament reception to be held in the clubhouse. Additional post-tournament reception and auction tickets can be purchased for $20 each. Awards will be presented for Closest to the Hole, Longest Drive, Low Net and Low Gross

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Tax regulations confusing enough

Writing laws is not an exact science, no matter how many experts contribute to their arcane references and often incredibly detailed language. Fashioning regulations from the laws is also difficult and frequently leads to various requirements being subject to interpretation. This is exactly the situation beach stand businesses face, as they are or are not subject to Ocean City’s admissions and amusement tax, depending on who you ask at the state comptroller’s office. Obviously, there is at least a communication problem at the state level, considering that some beach stand franchisees have been taxed, some haven’t been, and still some others have received refunds of those taxes, only to see that refund be recalled. Clearly, the state tax people are not of one mind on this, which is why local operators have asked the City Council to decide whether the amusement tax applies to their businesses. Regardless of what the council decides, it’s not likely that the city will benefit one way or the other. If, on one hand, city officials determine that all franchisees must pay the tax, chances are that additional expense will show up in a somewhat reduced bid. On the other hand, however, if the city exempts franchisees from the tax, beach stand operators aren’t going to up their ante as a result. This is not necessarily a case of right or wrong, but is just another example of what happens when laws and regulations are subject to multiple interpretations within the same office. Those interpretations are taxing enough on our understanding. The council will settle the issue one way or the other and that will be the final chapter of this particular mix-up, but not the end of conflicting interpretations of laws and regulations that were so broad that officials could come to different conclusions. It’s no wonder that government and public exasperation seem to go together.

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Remembering Nov. 22, 1963 EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK PHIL JACOBS ■ Editor

Every generation seems to have an identifying moment in time that it clings to. These moments come usually with the question “Where you were when…” For my parents’ generation the question was, where were you on December 7, 1941, better known as Pearl Harbor Day? Or the day that brought the U.S. into a declaration of war against the empire of Japan. For the baby boomer generation, the question is clearly where were you on November 22, 1963, the day 50 years Phil Jacobs ago that John Fitzgerald Kennedy, our 35th President, was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. I was 10 years old in 1963 in Mrs. Miller’s fifth grade class. Mid-day we heard the principal’s voice come over the intercom. Teachers, the voice said, should report immediately to her office. When Mrs. Miller returned, her eyes were red with tears. She told our class that the President had been shot. Shortly after that school

was dismissed. When I got home a short three blocks from school, my mother was already home from work, very early. She was hysterically crying. I had never seen that before. She told me our President was dead. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan was a sophomore at Towson High School. He heard the news from an announcement made over the intercom by the principal. “I was 15,” he remembers. “I had this feeling of emptiness. Even at that young age, we all realized that something was very, very wrong.” Meehan said he remembers the sight of children crying on his way home. “That image of the President’s son John as a little boy saluting his father’s casket will stay with me forever,” said the Mayor. Nancy Howard was in the University of Maryland’s Student Union Building. “A girl I knew came in and said ‘the President has been shot,’” she recounted. “She was a strong Republican and I was a strong Democrat. I said ‘that’s not funny.’ She said it was true. Sadly it was.” Howard and a friend stood in line for 12 hours to go through the Capitol Rotunda to view the casket. Warren Rosenfeld, owner of Rosenfeld’s Jewish Delicatessen, was a third grader at Crest Haven Elementary School in Silver

Spring. His teacher, Mrs. Carr, was talking to the class when an adult came into the classroom and told her the news. “They immediately announced that school was going to be dismissed,” said Rosenfeld. “We were told to go directly home and not stop for any reason.” Rosenfeld walked home with his sister Robyn, a fifth grader. “My mother was sitting on the top of the steps looking into the room where the TV was and she was sobbing hysterically,” he said, “I had never seen my mother cry like that.” Rina Thaler, president of the Art League of Ocean City, was only four on that day. “But somehow I think I remember it,” she wrote in an email. “It could be because they have replayed the image over and over for the past 50 years. Just as my children’s youth was forever altered by the events of September 11, the Kennedy assassination began a chain of events in this country that would be a defining moment in my childhood and an entire generation. I remember experiencing fear and hopelessness as we all watched the subsequent assassinations of Robert Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and a feeling that all of the ‘good people’ in this world were being taken away.”

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As an amateur chef who generally produces table fare that is at least survivable, if not enjoyable, the Thanksgiving holiday is one of my favorites. It is the one day, after all, when you can present that one dish that would normally result in a “what the …?” moment at any other time of year. Take any recipe, in my opinion, that includes among its steps: “Add 1 can of cream of mushroom soup.” Mushroom soup alone is enough to make me issue a noise that sounds like “yogurt” without the vowels. For whatever reason, and despite assurances from others that “it’s really good, you don’t know what you’re missing” I would just as soon make broth in the bird bath as eat that stuff. I’m just finicky that way. Even so and without any regard to my needs, my sister would routinely construct her “casserole supreme,” which, if I am not mistaken, combined all the elements in the periodic table with mushroom soup and a sprinkling of those canned fried onions. Some of our annual Thanksgiving Day participants would actually say, “Yum,” which indicated that either they had gone without food for the last two months and would have wrestled the dog for the last Meaty Bone, or their taste buds had been hijacked and were being held for ransom by Somalian warlords. This is not to say that I haven’t created my own monsters, having fashioned what the recipe said was “The All-Time Best Old Fashioned Turkey Stuffing With Bourbon.” The short version of this debacle is that the ingredients included all known fruit and vegetable matter on the earth, with the exception of mushrooms but adding a fair amount of whiskey. Then: stuff turkey, using a battering ram if necessary, cook, serve and enjoy. Except that the subsequent huge orb of dressing not only looked like a basketball and tasted like a basketball, but Kevin Durant could have dunked it like a basketball without loosening one crumb of it. Luckily, I did not use all the whiskey called for in the recipe, having set some aside just in case. Suffice to say it isn’t good when you eat stuffing that requires a whiskey chaser. As a result, I don’t do stuffing anymore, but concentrate instead on other experimental dishes that are smaller and, thus, easier to throw away, whereas it’s difficult to throw away stuffing when it bounces back at you.

Editor, For years, Republicans, conservatives and Tea Party members have been warning about the dangers of Obamacare. In return, we’ve been called racist, homophobic, bigoted, too stupid to know what’s good for us, un-American, etc. We’ve been accused of wanting people to just die, of hating women, shoving Granny off a cliff, and wanting autistic children to be out on the street on their own. We’re terrorists, hostage takers and suicide bombers. The list goes on. In 2009, I wrote a letter to the editor stating that the true purpose of Obamacare is to demonize and bankrupt the health insurance industry so we’re left with nothing but the government, i.e., Medicaid for all. I can’t tell you how

much I hate to say “I told you so,” because millions and millions of Americans are hurting badly as a result of this law – laid off or hours cut, and now having their insurance policies canceled and unable to get on the website to sign up for insurance under the exchanges (despite the promise of the President and every other Democrat that ‘If you like your plan, you can keep your plan, period’). Not that people can afford the offerings on the exchanges – in most cases the premiums are much higher and the deductibles are in the stratosphere. And we’re just getting started – wait until next year when employers start receiving notices about group health plans. We’re talking tens of millions of cancellations. Never forget that every single Democrat voted for this mess. It is pitiful to see the Democrat politicians up for re-election next year scrambling to fix this mess

– a mess they created because, guess what, they didn’t read the bill. And now we find out that our very own Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown has admitted that he knew that many Marylanders would not be able to keep their insurance, but chose to keep silent. One has to wonder why. Was he more interested in promoting Obamacare than in protecting the citizens of his own state? Mr. Brown is responsible for implementing Maryland’s version of the law, and apparently our exchange isn’t working much better than Healthcare.gov. Funny, I haven’t read about that in any of the local newspapers. Again, why? So far, according to Federal numbers, only 1,254 people were able to enroll in Maryland during the month of October, while 73,000 Marylanders were sent cancellation notices. A whopping 90,000-plus Continued on Page 46A

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Ocean City Baptist, Berlin First Baptist host dinners CLARA VAUGHN ■ Staff Writer (Nov. 22, 2013) Two local churches will provide Thanksgiving dinners with turkey and all the trimmings free of charge for those looking for fellowship and a warm meal on Thanksgiving Day. “You don’t have to be poor to come,” said Terry Davis, retired pastor of Ocean City Baptist Church. “The idea is just to not have Thanksgiving dinner alone.” For more than 30 years, the church in downtown Ocean City has been providing holiday meals at almost no cost to the ministry itself. “Members contribute, friends give money. We’ve had places like Food Lion and others donate turkeys,” Davis said. “It ultimately pays for itself. It’s an amazing ministry.” Volunteers from the church, other area churches and the community help pull the meal off without a hitch, serving between 600 and 700 each Thanksgiving for the past three years, he said. This year, Davis expects up to 400 sitdown diners, with the rest taking their meals to go from the church. Over on Williams Street in Berlin, Berlin First Baptist Church will be celebrating Thanksgiving for its 27th year with a community dinner. “It’s a big undertaking, but we all love doing it,” said Sharon Parsons, officer manager at the church. Last year, the church provided 480 meals. “And we’re expecting 500, 550 this year,” Parsons said. She already had 103 reservations made two weeks in advance. Up to 40 volunteers start cooking the day before to create the traditional dinner with turkey and sides including dressing, gravy, green beans and yams, she said. Diners can dine in, carry out or even call in advance to have the meal delivered if they’re unable to get there. “People come and go” during the dinner, but “good food, the fellowship, just knowing it’s being done in Christ’s love” keep them coming back year after year, she said. Thanksgiving dinner takes place beSee EVERYONE on Page 3B

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WOCM’s ‘Bulldog’ unleashed over FM 98.1 radio airwaves Morning voice offers fun, irreverent news outlook to local, worldwide listeners PHIL JACOBS ■ Editor (Nov. 22, 2013) For most of us, 6 in the morning is the time we’re taking that first daily look into the mirror and trying to figure out how we got here. David Rothner, better known to FM 98.1 listeners as “Bulldog,” with on-air co-hosts “Coach” and “Big Al”, takes 6 a.m. to a whole different place. Bulldog’s show, called appropriately “The

Rude Awakening,” is exactly what one should set their morning alarm clock to. Simply stated, your snooze bar won’t work. Bulldog is pulling off your covers, with humor, irreverence and a pace faster than Robin Williams screaming “Good Morning Viet Nam!” Many wish we could keep the radio on longer or at least take a longer route to work, because the Bulldog will take us on a magic carpet ride. There is no predictability to the 6-10 a.m. time period. While some may question whether it’s actually “rude,” one thing for sure, it’s absolutely awakening. For a visitor to the station, located in Seacrets on 49th Street, one not only has to have a good, sometimes

warped sense of humor to “get” Bulldog, but a great sense of direction as well just to find the studio. Walking on a cold, windy Tuesday morning through a sandy pathway into Seacrets, a person with familiarity tries to explain how to find the studio. “Go down that hallway, go through the plastic, up the stairs … never mind, just follow me.” Once there, you meet C.J., the show’s producer whose laugh can be heard through the studio doors on this “Funky Tuesday.” In between cuts when Bulldog would bring on the funk, were fastpaced interviews. The show culminated in a funny interview with actor Judd Nelson, probably best known for the mid-1980s film, “The Breakfast Club.” Nelson’s latest movie is the soon to be released “Kristen’s Christmas Past.” Bulldog and Nelson exchanged an inside story about a certain bar bouncer. And the actor left listeners with the best advice of the day, “Make bad decisions with good people.” Before we even got close to Nelson, there was an interview with Drew Curtis from Fark.com, a site that aggregates true articles about bad decision-making regarding, um, the human condition. Prior to that over the WOCM radio waves came an interview with the creator of “Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader” where the great uncle himself tells us that this year’s 25th edition reports on among other vital issues, the “American secret plan to nuke the moon.” “I see humor in everything,” said Bulldog. Maybe it was the years as a commodity trader on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange that created his outlook on life. He keeps his jacket and badge framed on his office wall. By the way, his Stock Exchange nickname: “Pzaz.” Or it could have come from the days he worked in Chicago radio on WLUP, as a record store employee and on the Exchange floor all in the same week. See WOCM on Page 2B

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WOCM radio personality,‘Bulldog,’ sees ‘humor in everything’ Did we forget to mention that he started this multi-faceted career at age 17. When most are preparing for the SAT and the prom, Bulldog was already on his way to being … well, Bulldog. After working and living in St. Maarten and Houston, he was hired by station owner Leighton Moore to come to Ocean City. He is the station’s general manager as well. Somewhere along the way, a martial arts teacher gave him the moniker

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Everyone invited to holiday feasts tween 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28 at the church at 613 William St. in Berlin. Those who would like to attend should call 410-641-4306 in advance to reserve their seats or carryout meals at Berlin First Baptist Church. The Ocean City Baptist Church Thanksgiving dinner is the same day between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the church located next to 7-Eleven at 102 N. Division St. in downtown Ocean City. Diners can show up to the dinner for an eat-in or carry-out meal, but should call the church at 410289-4054 ahead of time if they need meals delivered in Ocean City or West Ocean City. Volunteers are welcome to show up to help the day of the Ocean City dinner. Call Berlin First Baptist Church at 410-6414306 in advance to help serve the meal. Continued from Page 1B

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HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Decisions involving your finances might seem to be foolproof. But they could have underlying risks you should know about. Don’t act on anything until all the facts are in. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re attracted to a situation that appeals to your Bovine intellect. And that’s good. But don’t neglect your passionate side when romance comes calling later in the week. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A recent development enhances that special relationship. Spending more time together also helps make the bonding process stronger. Expect news about a possible career change. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A suspicious situation should be dealt with before it leads to serious problems. Get all the facts needed to resolve it. Then refocus your energies on those tasks that need your attention. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Try to be more open-minded in working toward a resolution of that standoff between yourself and a colleague or family member. A little flexibility now could work to your advantage later. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might feel a bit threatened by a proposed workplace change. The best way to deal with it is to ask questions. You’ll find that those involved will be happy to provide you with the facts. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Feeling alone in a crowd during the early part of the week is an unsettling emotion. But your spirits soon perk up, putting you into the right mood to start making holiday plans. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A pesky problem should be dealt with immediately so you can put your time and effort into something more important. Someone from your past could have significant news for you. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) High-energy aspects dominate, both on the job and at home. Use this time to put some long-range plans into operation. Things level off later in the week. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Even the usually gregarious Goat might feel overwhelmed by a flurry of activities. Be patient. Things soon return to your normal social routine. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Career choices that seem too confusing to deal with at this point probably are. More information would help uncomplicate them. On the personal side, a friend might need your advice. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your Piscean imagination is stimulated by possibilities you see in a new opportunity. But keep those ideas to yourself until you feel ready to translate them into a workable format. BORN THIS WEEK: You have an ingratiating way of helping people deal with their fears. Have you considered a career in social work or with the clergy?

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Herb bread pudding perfect for holiday season FOOD FOR THOUGHT DEBORAH LEE WALKER Contributing Writer

(Nov. 22, 2013) Cooking is a cornucopia of inspiration and experience. The end result is a simple recipe of personal style. Therefore, letting go of preconceived notions and allowing individualism is the essence of daily planning. Before this process can begin to unfold, basic knowledge must rise to the top. Bread, in all its various forms, is the most widely consumed food in the world. Deconstruction is the “leavening” agent for future understanding. Gluten is synonymous with breadmaking; but what does it mean? It basically provides the structure to our baked goods. Thanks to its elasticity, gluten allows a dough to retain the carbon dioxide that results in fermentation. As soon as the flour which is to become a dough has been hydrated, tiny vacuoles form in the dough, to later grow during fermentation as the carbon dioxide pushes on the cell walls and leavens the bread. The proper technique of kneading is imperative. Most home-cooks do not have access to a powerful mixer for bread production. So we will review the steps for the old-fashion method; passing the dough from one hand to the other. Lightly flour the working surface. Form

a ball and crush the dough forward. Pull the front of the dough backward to fold over the remaining ball of dough. Then push the dough into the bottom of the newly formed ball of dough. Crush, pull and push the dough alternating from right to left hand. Then repeat the motion in a backward movement. That being said, overworking the dough is the demise of gluten. It is essential that you look at the clock or set the timer when you knead a bread dough. It seems 10 minutes is the magical number when it comes to the amount of time a bread dough of home size should be kneaded. Subtlety equates perfection. Time is an element that must be observed on a daily basis. Schedules are packed with several jobs, running kids to after-school activities, and taking care of our four-legged family members. Herb bread pudding made with leftover bread is a perfect for the upcoming holiday season. Thanksgiving is about bold flavors that are indicative of gratitude and fall into a category of its own. Maybe that is why America, a country of freedom, is celebrated by all cultures. Leftover bread infused with herbs, heavy cream and Gruyere cheese is the foundation for herbed bread pudding.

The Gruyere has a slightly nutty component that is ideal for the fall season. INGREDIENTS: 6 eggs 1 cup whole milk 1 cup heavy cream ¾ cup finely grated gruyere cheese pinch of garlic and onion powder ¼ cup finely chopped, fresh herbs (flat leaf parsley, thyme, and chives) ½ teaspoon Herbs de province 3 cups day-old bread, some of the crusts removed and cut into ½-inch cubes nonstick cooking spray 6-cup muffin tin kosher salt, ground pepper to taste 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. 2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Whisk in the milk and cream. Add the gruyere, garlic powder, onion powder, herbs, salt, and pepper mix until thoroughly blended. Toss in the bread and make a final blending. Cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate and allow to sit for one hour. 3. Spray the muffin tin with nonstick spray and divide the mixture into six individual portions. Place the muffin tin on a sheet and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until fully cooked. Halfway through the baking process rotate the tray. 4. Let the pudding rest for 10 minutes before serving. SECRET INGREDIENT: Joy Joy is not in things, it is in us. –Richard Wagner

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APPEARING LIVE 19TH HOLE BAR & GRILL 9636 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 410-213-9204 Nov. 22: Aaron Howell Nov. 23: Melissa Alesi BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay 410-524-7575 Nov. 22: Full Circle, 9 p.m. Nov. 23: Over Time, 9 p.m. Nov. 27: Thin Ice, 5-8 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Nov. 22-23: Phil Perdue FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay 410-524-5500 Nov. 22: DJ Hook, 9 p.m. Nov. 23: Kevin Poole, sunset; DJ Groove, 9:30 p.m.; The Loop, 10 p.m. Nov. 24: Jazz Brunch w/Everett Spells, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 25: Bryan Clark, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 27: DJ Rob Cee, 9 p.m. Nov. 28: DJ Wood, 9 p.m.

Nov. 24: DJ Billy T/DJ Bigler, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Nov. 28: 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 Every Friday: Dave Hawkins, 6-10 p.m. Every Saturday: Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m. Every Wednesday: Aaron Howell, 7 p.m.

BOB HUGHES J/R’S: Friday, Nov. 22, 5 p.m.

HIGH STAKES Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 Nov. 22: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; DJ Zman, 9 p.m. Nov. 23: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; DJ Rupe, 9 p.m. Nov. 27: Broad St. Bobby Burns

GALAXY 66 66th Street, bayside 410-723-6762 Nov. 22: The Philly George Project, 8 p.m. to midnight

HOOTERS Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Rd. West Ocean City 410-213-1841 Nov. 22: Old School Nov. 23: Lauren Glick Nov. 27: Loud Love

HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 Nov. 22: Ladies Night w/DJ Billy T, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Nov. 23: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside 410-524-7499 Nov. 22: Go With The Flow, 9:30 p.m. Nov. 23: Rob Fahey & The Pieces, 9:30 p.m. J/R’S 131st Street, bayside 410-250-3100 Nov. 22: Bob Hughes, 5 p.m. Nov. 23: Howard on the Piano, 5 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean 410-524-3535 Every Friday and Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Nov. 22-23: On The Edge SCHOONER’S RESTAURANT In the Princess Royale 91st Street and the ocean 410-524-7777 Every Friday and Saturday:

Harry O, 7-11 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay 410-524-4900 Nov. 22: Tricky Dick & The Cover Ups, 10-11 p.m.; Blue Label, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Nov. 23: Rew Smith, 5-9 p.m.; High Five, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Amish Outlaws, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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SMITTY MCGEE’S Route 54 West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-4716 Nov. 22: Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys Nov. 23: Old School Nov. 28: Randy Lee Ashcraft THE ABBEY BISTRO 126th Street, bayside 410-250-BEEF Nov. 22: Simple Truth, 8 p.m. Nov. 23: Dave Sherman, 6 p.m. Nov. 26: Dave Sherman, 6 p.m.

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Harold and Ann Martin enjoy a smorgasbord of seafood at Martin Fish Company last Friday, when the West Ocean City business celebrated the grand opening of its carryout location.

Betty McDonough and Dick Woessner sample fresh seafood dishes at Martin Fish Company last Friday.

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Longtime customers Joe and Maria Sirolli pause for a photo at Martin Fish Company last Friday, when the West Ocean City business celebrated the grand opening of its carryout option with an array of seafood dishes and a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Steve Sherman, left, and Steve Doctor enjoy full plates of seafood at Martin Fish Company last Friday. Martin Fish Company has opened a carryout location for customers in West Ocean City.

Bill Badger, director of Worcester County Economic Development, left, and Buck Mann, president of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, stop for a photo at Martin Fish Company last Friday, when the West Ocean City business celebrated the grand opening of its carryout option with fresh seafood and a ribbon cutting ceremony.

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The Atlantic United Methodist Church choir sings during the 35th annual Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon Nov. 9.

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Youth For Christ conference welcomes more than 2,500 guests Seminars, workshops and concerts among activities planned for this weekend LISA CAPITELLI Managing Editor

(Nov. 22, 2103) The Ocean City convention center will be taken over by approximately 2,500 middle school students, youth leaders and parents this weekend as they have come to the resort to participate in an array of activities offered during the annual Youth For Christ ALIVE Conference. About 135 churches from Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Virginia will be represented. This year’s conference theme is “All In.” “It’s all about being in it together, 100 percent working together to grow and be successful in this life,” said Metro Maryland Youth for Christ’s new Executive Director, Stephen Kaiss. “In your family, in school, in your community and your faith, give 100 percent and live up to your potential.” Kaiss, who has worked with Youth For Christ for 33 years, took over for former Executive Director, Bob Arnold, on July 1. “Bob did a fantastic job. I’m excited to be in this seat and to take the organization

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to the next level,” Kaiss said. From Friday through Sunday, students, leaders and parents from Maryland and its neighboring states will take part in seminars, workshops, concerts, exhibits and prayer. ALIVE 2013 will also address the issues middle school students face every day, such as spirituality, sexuality, relationships, loneliness, peer pressure, anger and self-esteem. “The ALIVE Conference, one of the largest middle school conferences in the country, provides resources to help students deal with the many issues that they

face daily,” Kaiss stated in a press release. “This year, in response to increasing reports of school bullying, we have added an elective workshop focusing on enhancing students’ positive attitudes, values and behaviors. The workshop is modeled on the evidence-based national Point Break program.” The conference will feature performances by national recording artists, The Museum, a modern Christian pop band that explores faith, justice and worship. Their debut album, “Let Love Win,” includes two hit songs: “My Help Comes

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International Survivors of Suicide Day Nov. 23

The Jesse Klump Memorial Fund, Worcester County Health Department and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are recognizing International Survivors of Suicide Day with an event at the Snow Hill library on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 12:30 p.m. ISOS Day is scheduled at this time of the year annually to help families grieving after a suicide cope with the stress that is inherent over the holiday season. The event will include a video by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and a time of reflection. Bring a photo for the Memorial Tree, to be copied, so that you keep the original. Snacks and beverages provided. For more information, visit http://www.jessespaddle.org/. RSVP to kak2522@yahoo.com.

Military personnel addresses sought Synepuxent Post #166 American Legion on 24th Street in Ocean City will be sending boxes of needed items to military troops. To make sure all local troops receive this year’s shipment, we need addresses. If you know of any military serving please forward their name and address no matter where their location is. Thanks to those who have been making donations for this year’s drive and to those with their donations toward postage. The response this year is great and will continue until Dec. 7. Please contact Sarge Garlitz, 443-7351942, firstsgt166@msn.com or John Granite, 302-494-7499, poppygra3@msn.com to provide names and addresses or for any information.

Shopper’s Fair Nov. 23

Buckingham Elementary School’s PTA will sponsor a Holiday Shopper’s Fair on Saturday, Nov. 23, from noon to 5 p.m. Vendors will feature homemade chocolates and pies, arts, crafts, quilting, crocheting, gift baskets, jewelry, ceramics and glassware, among other items. Food will be available for purchase. The school is located at 100 Buckingham Road in Berlin.

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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AEAmerican Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 19TH HOLE BAR & GRILLE, 9936 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City 410-2139204 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual and family-friendly, featuring great American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner at affordable prices. Open seven days a week, year-round. Happy hour daily, 3-7 p.m. Entertainment Friday through Sunday. ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 78th Street, Ocean City, 410-524-2020; 118th Street, Ocean City, 410524-2020; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-2501778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out, free Delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Ocean City’s most famous sub and pizza shop since 1959. An OC tradition where a sandwich is a meal, serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. Open Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. ■ CRABCAKE FACTORY, 120th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-4900; 25th Street, Ocean City 410-713-4180 / www.crabcakefactoryusa.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily at 8 a.m. Menu selections are Eastern Shore favorites: creamed chipped beef, omlettes and daily breakfast special crab dishes. World famous Crabcakes served all day starting at 8 a.m. Other menu selections include Chicken Chesapeake, prime rib, steamed shrimp, Philly cheesesteaks, burgers and homemade soups. www.crabcakefactoryusa.com ships Crabcakes year-round. ■ DE LAZY LIZARD BREW PUB, 1st Street & Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 410-289BREW / www.delazylizard.net / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Open Daily 11 a.m. Happy Hour 2–5 pm. Appetizers, soups and salads, sandwiches, entrees and desserts. Featuring 50 revolving craft brews with two signature beers DeLazy Lizard Golden and Copper Ale brewed on premises By Rod Hillman & Rich Lawrence.

■ 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. ■ FENWICK CRAB HOUSE, 100 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-539-2500 / www.crabcakeexpress.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Carry-out available. Casual dining. Open for lunch and dinner. Big crabs are our specialty. Perfect crabcakes are our passion. Seven different fish served 15 different ways! Great local seafood, good times and good service is our mission. ■ GALAXY 66 BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / $$-$$$ / V-M-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Contemporary restaurant offering light fare and full entrees. Award- winning wine list, signature drinks and cocktails. ■ GREENE TURTLE NORTH, 116th Street, Ocean City 410-723-2120 / www.thegreeneturtle.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / The Turtle, est. 1976, is an Ocean City tradition with a friendly staff, great food and something for everyone! Menu favorites are homemade crab cakes, kids’ menu, salads, burgers, wings and more! Featuring weekday lunch specials and happy hour, 50 high-def flat screen TVs, game room, gift shop, carry out, party trays, nightly drink specials, Keno, MD lottery, DJs with dance floor. Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., year-round. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581; 128th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-2403 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open 7 days a week. We have proudly served Ocean City, Maryland for over 40 years. Known for All You Can Eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HIGH STAKES BAR & GRILL, Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 / $-$$ / V-MAE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live entertainment. ■ HOOTERS, Fifth Street, on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-2690 and Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-1841 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS. Things are always getting better at Hooters! Fresh menu offering a number of ground chuck burgers, green salads, world famous chicken wings with 11 flavorful sauces and a fun children’s menu. Relax in the beach atmosphere or enjoy the outdoor seating. Happy hour every day, 3-7 p.m. Full bar available. Authentic Hooters merchandise in kids and adult sizes. Enjoy all the sports packages on large, flat screen TVs and

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great service by the delightful Hooters girls. Live entertainment. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Find out why we say, “Hooters makes you happy!” ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Proud to have Chef Shawn Reese creating beach-inspired dishes in both oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breaker’s Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open yearround and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ HOUSE OF WELSH, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 1-800-311-2707 / www.houseofwelsh.net / $, $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Specializing in steaks and seafood. Open daily. Happy hour all day and night. Entertainment Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Casual attire. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites - Johnny’s Special, Neptune’s Seafood Feast Pizza, and MD Blue Crab. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Coldest draft beer in town served in a chilled mug. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 4 a.m. ■ J/R’S, 131st Street, Ocean City 410-2503100 / www.jrsribs.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s Menu / Full bar / Carry-out / Early bird specials daily. This is the PLACE for ribs, steaks, chicken, seafood and steamed crabs. Try our Ribs in our family oriented spacious dining room or cheer on your favorite team in our new enlarged sports bar. You’ve tried the Rest- Now try the Best. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ MERMAID COVE PUB, 33195 Lighthouse Road, Williamsville, West Fenwick, Del. 302436-0122 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Full bar / Get ship-wrecked at the Mermaid Cove with pub, drink and food specials daily. Lump crab cakes, rock and mahi tacos, fried oyster sandwiches and platters are among the items to choose from. Breakfast served weekends. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Take-out available. ■ MIO FRATELLO ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE, 38018 Fenwick Shoals Blvd., West Fenwick, Del. 302-436-6400 / miofratello.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere, specializing in steaks, seafood and pasta. Take out and delivery. Open for lunch and dinner. ■ PEAKY’S ROOFTOP RESTAURANT & BAR, 138th Street, Ocean City 410-250-ROOF / www.peakys.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open 7 days, 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Happy hour 4 pm-7pm everyday with great food and drink specials. More than 40 specialty martinis. Sunday All You Can Eat Brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Shore Farewith something for everyone: fresh fish, lobster, certified angus steaks, prime rib and poultry. ■ 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 Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.

■ REFLECTIONS RESTAURANT, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410524-5252 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Tableside flambé dining. Casually elegant, cuisine prepared tableside in the European tradition. Private dining rooms. Eclectic chef’s specials accompanied by an award-winning wine list. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000 / www.carouselhotel.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., featuring a wide variety of entrees, seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ SIMMER TIME, Rt. 54, Fenwick Island, next to Mio Fratello 302-436-2266 / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Fondue and more in an intimate atmosphere; small and large parties. ■ SMITTY McGEE’S, 37234 Lighthouse Road, West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-4716 / www.smittymcgees.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / No children’s menu / Full bar / Casual. Big menu, including hot wings and drinks. ■ THE ABBEY BURGER BISTRO, 12601 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-BEEF / www.abbeyburgerbistro.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Casual dining serving 14 House Specialty Burgers and Sandwiches, or build your own burger and choose from wide variety meats, vegetarian, cheeses and toppings. Menu includes salads, appetizers, sides and desserts. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-5398710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / 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 STERLING SEAFOOD GRILL & OYSTER BAR, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-524-5252 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Fabulous raw bar serving the freshest raw oysters and clams, steamed shrimp, crab legs, mussels and oyster stew, made to order. “Fresh off the grill” items include rockfish, tuna, mahi mahi and salmon. Happy hour specials daily, 4-6 p.m. ■ UBER BAGELS & DELI, 126th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6128 / www.uberbagels.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Indoor and outdoor seating or carry out. Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., everyday. Ocean City’s best bagel and deli featuring made-from-scratch, New York-style bagels. Full breakfast menu of bagels and spreads as well as egg sandwiches and lunch menu offers a huge selection of cold sandwiches featuring Boar’s head meats and cheeses. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Old World saloon-type feel, Whisker’s is famous for its Certified Angus® burgers and delicious casual fare, as well as its entertaining atmosphere and photo lined walls of famous and infamous “whiskers.” Enjoy flat screen TVs to watch your favorite sports. Open year-round, 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., serving lunch and dinner daily. Happy hour every day 4-7 p.m. Nightly food specials.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS 0336. Checks should be made payable to WCOP and mailed to 20 Dockside Court, Ocean Pines Md., by Thursday, Nov. 28. Continued from Page 9B

NOEL Community Christmas Dinner The Noel Community is preparing for its 16th annual dinner on Christmas Day. The volunteers serve a free turkey and ham dinner with all the trimmings from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea on Third Street and Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City. This event has become an important part of the Christmas celebration for many including the homeless, unemployed, un-

deremployed, shut-in, and those who are alone. Noel provides gifts and toys to those who attend. All are welcome. Last year, the Noel Community volunteers served more than 1,400 meals including sit-down dinners and carryouts. Meals were delivered to those who could not leave their homes, to the police, fire departments, and others who serve our community on Christmas Day. Checks made payable to the Noel Community can be mailed to 302 North Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City Md., 21842. Donations of non-perishable food and toiletries from individuals or organizations will be collected Dec. 23-24, 10 a.m. to noon at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea. For more information, call 410-289-3453.

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Grab some snacks while waiting for customer service reps. SENIOR SLANT

Calls soliciting seniors ‘come thru loud and clear’ IRISH KEMP Contributing Writer

(Nov. 22, 2013) Communication is funny. It can make a cloudy day sunny....or not. It all determines with whom and what method you're using to reach out and touch someone. Does “at the present time all our service representatives are busy assisting other customers, your call will be answered in the order it was received," sound familiar? My advice, for what it's worth, would be “grab up a basket of snacks and prepare to wait for at least three days."

Has anybody noticed that all calls soliciting seniors, for whatever comes thru loud and clear on a daily basis, but personal calls go directly to the message route. I've been told to call the “Do not call" folks and complain but the waiting time is up to three days. Turkeys abound around our town, year-round. I'm not talkin' the Thanksgiving Day feast kind 'o bird. Coming up on Thursday, Dec. 5, the Delmarva Irish American Club is holding its annual Christmas party. There'll be a show, plus a bodaciously humongous buffet at BJ's on the Water on 75th Street. Advance reservations are a must. Tickets cost $25

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if you bring a toy, $30 without a toy. Couples are urged to bring a boy and a girl toy. It's just one of the many opportunities our non profit clubs use to make a child's Christmas merrier. Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today. Make checks payable to DIAC and send to Buck Mann, 220 16th St. Ocean City, Md. 21842 Not a member? New in town and wanna' be found? What an awesome Christmas present, a membership in a non-profit club, the likes of DIAC would be. One need not be Irish to join. All our clubs need new blood. Maybe our town would enhance its reputation, as a great party town by offering a bus from the local depot for the special, nighttime events for the locals in the winter months. Our clubs need new blood to carry on the good work done by those who have

lived in the area for years. It's totally unbelievable in OC how many sneaky ways are offered for one to slip thru the gates of Heaven before the devil knows you've left town. Wigwagging, zigzagging, bagging or just out lollygagging around town I found Harry and Kathy James, Joe and Jane Mulholland, Barbara Schmidt, Steve and Jackie Nutwell, Frank and Terri Austin, Gary and Ann Distler, Bill and Jan Russell, Sue Desmond, John and Ann McDermott, Joanne Crafton,the Vilsacks, Donna Umbel, Bernie and Gerri Bowerman and Helen Nappier. Caine Woods Association is hosting its Christmas party at the Elks club on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Meet at the club at 6:30 p.m. to sign in and check song sheets. Guitarists welcome. Feel free to See ORGANIZATIONS on Page 13B

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Organizations and associations plan Christmas parties

Choptank Elec. Cooperative hosts food drive

join the Christmas carolers as they wind their their way around the neighborhood. Be sure and tell newcomers to the neighborhood what a bargain they're getting when they join the citizens association. Also coming up, the Keenwick Sound folks, annual $6 and under sale' at its clubhouse. There'll be jewelry, and toys, plus a slew of unusual items will be offered, which makes me wonder if a few turkeys are on the list. As usual the profits will go to charitable causes and scholarships. Whoops, that's all going down on Saturday, Dec. 14. I'm not sure but I think there'll be refreshments for sale. C U IN OC TODAY Continued from Page 12B

Collection will provide 2,171 meals to hungry

(Nov. 22, 2013) As part of Choptank Electric Cooperative’s 75th anniversary celebration this year, members and employees were invited to participate in the “Canzaganza” food drive that benefited the Maryland Food Bank – Eastern Shore. Collection barrels were placed at the Denton, St. Michaels, Cambridge, Salisbury and Berlin offices from Aug. 15 through Oct. 31. Choptank Electric collected 2,823 pounds of food, which equals 2,171 meals that will be provided to the hungry in this area. “Your members and employees have made a very positive impact on the lives of children and their families in our local communities on the Eastern Shore,” said Yvonne Terry, director of development, Maryland Food Bank - Eastern Shore. “I wish that you would be able to see just how happy they will be when they receive the food that you provided…” The Maryland Food Bank – Eastern Shore is located in Salisbury and was

Members of the Choptank Electric Cooperative 75th anniversary committee, from left, Kevin Wright, Annemarie Chouinard, Wanda Green, Rick Wyatt, Debbie Rementer and Curtis Short present a donation check to Yvonne Terry, Director of Development, Maryland Food Bank – Eastern Shore.

founded in 1979. Its mission is to end hunger in the region. While some programs help those who are hungry, there is still a large gap and this is where the Food Bank assists. According to the USDA, more than 720,000 Marylanders are food insecure – uncertain of where their next meal will come from. The 75th anniversary committee from Choptank Electric Cooperative presented a check to the Food Bank of Maryland – Eastern Shore on Nov. 14. Employees participated in several fundraising events such as dressing up for Halloween and wearing jeans every Wednesday in October. Their monetary donations totaled $429. “There are so many opportunities for

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This foal, N9BFQ-GL, pictured with its mother, "Harmony" needs a more common name. Open bidding for the "Name that Foal Charitable Naming Rights Auction" will be held Dec. 6-16 (eBay seller AIA2009).

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Emma Sawch, 12, of Stamford, Conn. was chosen as the winner to provide this chestnut mare (N9BFQX), a more user-friendly, common name. She chose the name “Bailey.”

Assateague horse gets new name (Nov. 22, 2013) Binderiya Unter was visiting Assateague Island Visitor Center with her classmates from Ellicott City when she was selected to randomly choose a winner from more than 200 entries in the “Assateague Island Alliance Name That Horse” contest. Emma Sawch, 12, of Stamford, Conn. was chosen as the winner to provide this

chestnut mare (N9BFQX), a more userfriendly common name. She was thrilled to hear the news and is very excited to be the one to give this wild Assateague horse the name, “Bailey.” Bailey will now be the newest addition to the AIA Foster a Horse program. For more information about the Foster a See BIDDING on Page 15B

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Bidding for ‘Name that Foal’ contest begins online Dec. 6 Horse program visit Assateague Island Visitor Center or www.AssateagueIslandAlliance.org. The next opportunity to leave a legacy with the wild horses of Assateague Island is the AIA charitable eBay auction for the naming rights of the only foal born in the Maryland herd in 2013. N9BFQ-GL needs a common name. Open bidding for the “Name that Foal Charitable Naming Rights Auction” will be held Dec. 6-16, (eBay seller AIA2009). The highest bidder during the 10-day online auction will receive the naming rights for N9BFQ-GL, the colt born in May.

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Starting bid is $300. All proceeds are tax deductible and benefit Assateague Island Alliance Inc., the friends group of Assateague Island National Seashore. The Assateague Island Alliance, a 501c3 organization, was created to benefit Assateague Island National Seashore by supporting interpretive, educational and scientific programs and assuring stewardship, restoration and preservation of our land, water, living resources and historical sites while balancing high quality resource-compatible recreation. Donations and purchases are tax-deductible. Call 443-614-3547 at or e-mail outreachAIA@gmail.com for information.

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Santa Claus will visit White Marlin Mall the Friday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 29, at about 2 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 30 at about 1:30 p.m. Santa will also greet White Marlin shoppers at about 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. For the past 12 years the White Marlin Mall’s Saint Nick has been known as Ocean City’s Strolling Santa. White Marlin Mall is located at 12641 See WHITE on Page 16B

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White Marlin Mall shops to open early Nov. 29 Ocean Gateway, a half-mile west of Ocean City on Route 50 next to the Tanger Outlets. In addition to Santa’s appearances, holiday shoppers will also find savings on a broad range of holiday merchandise along with dependable shopping suggestions from the mall’s knowledgeable shopkeepers. “The eclectic mix of local specialty stores and popular brand-name stores makes White Marlin Mall the perfect place to buy original and thoughtful gifts for even the most discriminating family member and friend,” Mittenthal said. “An original gift chosen from any one of our shops and stores is sure to please. These are gifts that will be appreciated and the recipient will not even consider returning

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their holiday treasures.” A preview of what’s in store for the holiday season can be seen at the mall’s Web site at www.whitemarlinmall.com. There is also good news for shoppers who want to get an early start. “Some White Marlin Mall stores will open as early as 5 a.m. and some others at 6 a.m. on Friday morning after Thanksgiving to help holiday shoppers get off to a fast start,” Mittenthal said. Many stores will be opening earlier than usual. Some of the stores that plan to open early include Radio Shack, Michaels, Bath & Body Works, Bed Bath & Beyond, GameStop, Staples and others. Another group of stores that includes Marshalls will be opening at 8 a.m., he said. “Some of our most popular holiday

specialty shops are Bed Bath & Beyond, Marshalls, Michaels, GameStop, Radio Shack, News Center, Pier 1 Imports, Dressbarn, and Bath & Body Works,” Mittenthal said. “These are some of the stores to visit to get an early start for gifts or trimming the perfect holiday tree.” Shoppers will find high quality items at reasonable prices. “The whole family will find an abundance of holiday gifts in a wide price range at all the stores at White Marlin Mall this Christmas season, including our popular FiveBelow and Dollar Tree stores,” Mittenthal added. “You can even buy stamps for those holiday cards at Wockenfuss Candy that also serves as a branch of the US Postal Service. And do not forget the dogs, cats, bunnies and hamsters in your life with a holiday gift from PetCo.”

Delmarva Power supports United Way organization (Nov. 22, 2013) Delmarva Power recently held its annual United Way Car nival during which Delmarva Power volunteers raised awareness of local programs funded by United Way. Employees played carnival games, participated in raffles, shopped the “Books are Fun” fair and enjoyed homemade pulled pork sandwiches made by Delmarva Power’s, Denise Carney. The carnival raised $1,000, with all proceeds contributing to Delmarva Power’s annual United Way campaign. “As part of our company’s annual United Way campaign, our employees See CARNIVAL on Page 18B

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Wings & Wheels fundraiser draws more than 500 visitors (Nov. 22, 2013) The Wings & Wheels fundraiser Nov. 9 was in support of the Huey Memorial site, at the Ocean City Municipal Airport. It attracted more than 500 people from near and far communities for a day of fun. Automobiles, motorcycles and aircraft of the past were on display, as was a number of vendors. There were drawings for prizes, a 50/50 raffle and awards were presented to vehicles and aircraft of various classifications. Attendees were provided a number of giveaway items and gift certificates from sponsors of the event. “The Town of Ocean City, through its airport staff, is to be commended for the great job they did setting up the facility,

and its running throughout the day, as should the Civil Air Patrol’s cadet and senior members who maintained vehicle and aircraft movement throughout the event,” said Tom Oneto, president of Ocean City Aviation Association. “I contributed little to the event because of an extensive recovery period, but the other officers, J. D. Quillin, Steve Habeger (the ram rod), and Coleman Bunting, did an excellent job.” OCAA is most appreciative of those members of the community who attended. Funding obtained will be used to help pay for future anticipated major maintenance of the Huey helicopter next spring. OCAA was impressed with the event, that plans are in the making for next year.

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Carnival raises $1,000 for org. were thrilled to be able to participate in an event that benefitted the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore,” said Delmarva Power spokesman Matt Likovich. In addition to funds raised, Delmarva Power donated all leftover food from the carnival to United Way partner agency, Salisbury Urban Ministries. “We were glad to be able to raise Continued from Page 16B

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FRIDAY, NOV. 22 BINGO — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994.

SATURDAY, NOV. 23 TURKEY TROT GOLF TOURNAMENT — Eagle’s Landing Golf Course, 12367 Eagle’s Nest Road, 9:30 a.m. shot gun start. Fourperson modified scramble featuring golf tournament and turkey feast. Entry fee is $50 and includes greens fee, cart, food and prizes. Info: 410-213-7277 or www.eagleslandinggolf.com. RAVENS VS STEELERS RIVAL 5K FOOTBALL CHALLENGE— The run will take place on the Ocean City Boardwalk from 27th Street to First Street and back. Registration is at 27th Street from 7-11 a.m. There will also be various football-related challenges, such as a 40-yard Dash, Football Bomb Toss, Accuracy Toss and Football Agility Drill. Beach activities will take place on the beach between 25th and 27th Streets.

www.oceancitytoday.net Event headquarters are at 28th Street Pit & Pub and at Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon, both located on 28th Street. Info: www.octrirunning.com or 443-497-4324. GOSPEL CONCERT — Friendship United Methodist Church, 10537 Friendship Road, Berlin, 7 p.m. Featuring “Driven Quartet.” Love offering will be taken. Info: 410-6412578. INTERNATIONAL SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE DAY — Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 12:30 p.m. Trained mental health professionals and social workers will co-host the event. An open discussion, based on the material in the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention’s survivors’ video, will follow its screening. No charge to attend. Take a photo to be copied and placed on the Memorial Tree. Snacks and beverages. RSVP: kak2522@yahoo.com. Info: 443-9822716, choosetolivemaryland.org or www.jessespaddle.org. Suicide grievers only. TURKEY SHOOT — Synepuxent Rod & Gun Club, 7909 Purnell Crossing Road, Berlin, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Take your own 12 gauge shotgun; ammo will be provided. Rounds start at $2

per person. Win gift certificates from area businesses. Several prizes worth $50 or more. Raffle held to win a Ruger 10/22 rifle. Breakfast, lunch and bake sale available. Benefiting Ocean City/Berlin Boy Scout Troop 225. Info: John Savage, 443493-1183 or scoutmaster@octroop225.org. PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices, includes coffee and juice. Bloody Marys cost $3. Info: 410-524-8196. FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines, 8 a.m. to noon, through Oct. 26. Produce, farm fresh eggs, organic goods, herbs, fresh cut flowers, soaps, jelly, homemade baked goods, honey and more. HOLIDAY SHOPPERS FAIR — Buckingham Elementary School, 100 Buckingham Road, Berlin, noon to 5 p.m. A variety of venders with homemade goods including arts/crafts, quilting, crocheting, gift baskets, artwork, jewelry, glassware/ceramics, homemade chocolates, pies and more. Also independent consultants on hand. Food available for purchase. Free admission. Sponsored by the

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SUNDAY, NOV. 24 GOSPEL CONCERT — Friendship United Methodist Church, 10537 Friendship Road, Berlin, 10 a.m. Featuring “Driven Quartet.” Love offering will be taken. Info: 410-6412578. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS — Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Twelve-step program to help with compulsive eating problems, whether it is weight gain, bulimia, anorexia. Parents of children with compulsive eating problems welcome as well. Meeting contribution is $1. Info: Bett, 410-202-9078. COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE — Ocean City Baptist Church, 102 N. Division Street, 7 p.m. Praise and worship songs, hymns, community choir, thanksgiving testimonies and brief message. Take packaged food goods and funds for the offering, which will be distributed to the needy in our community. Desserts and fellowship after the service. Info: 410-289-6573. Continued on Page 20B

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MONDAY, NOV. 25 TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING — Berlin group No. 169, Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083. DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus, Sweet Adeline’s, under the direction of Carol Ludwig, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, White Horse Park. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410-208-4171. HAND DANCING — House of Welsh, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick, Del. Free lessons from 6-7 p.m., open dancing 7-10 p.m. No cover charge. Info: DC Hand Dance Club, 302-541-0728.

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Ave., Ocean City, 1-3 p.m. Stepping On is a wellresearched falls prevention program. This free workshop meets for seven weeks (Oct. 15-Nov. 26). YOGA — James G. Barrett Medical Office Building, rotunda, 10231 Old Ocean City Boulevard, Berlin, 5:30-6:45 p.m. All levels welcome. Cost is $72 for eight sessions or $10 drop-in fee for first time. Info: Georgette Rhoads, 410-6419734 or grhoads@atlanticgeneral.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27 BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 7-8 p.m. The group gathers the fourth Wednesday of each month. Pre-registration is not necessary. Info: Pastoral Care Services, 410-6419725 or gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org.

Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Discounted food and drink prices. Info: 302-337-3638.

THURSDAY, NOV. 28 36TH ANNUAL FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER — Ocean City Baptist Church, 102 N. Division St., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Serving a free turkey dinner with all the fixings. For information or to RSVP, call 410-289-4054, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinners will also be served to shut-ins in Ocean City and West Ocean City. COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER — Berlin First Baptist Church, 613 William St., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. No charge to anyone. Eat in or carry out. To reserve a dinner: 410641-4306.

TURKEY DINNER — American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 47 p.m. Cost is $6. Turkey breast, dressing, mashed potatoes, vegetable, cranberry sauce, roll and butter and dessert. Info: 410-289-3166.

BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Harpoon Hanna’s, Route 54 and the Bay, Fenwick Island, Del., 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410-524-0649; or Dianne, 302-541-4642.

BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street across from Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Best payouts and Jackpots. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Info: 410-250-2645.

BINGO — American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City, every Thursday, year round. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Food available. Open to the public. Info: 410-289-3166.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: 302-436-3682. DELMARVA HAND DANCING CLUB — Meets every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:306:30 p.m., followed by dancing 6:30-9 p.m.

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FREE FLY CASTING LESSONS — Meet at the Veterans Memorial parking lot, 4 p.m., rain or shine. Fishing will take place at the South Gate pond. All ages are welcome. Take fly casting tackle if you have it. Joe Reynolds will cover everything from the basic beginner category to those with experience. Contact joe@outdoors.net.

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YR Ocean Pines - 3BR/2BA Well maintained! Screened porch & deck, lge. storage shed, lease, security deposit & credit check req’d. Pets negotiable. $1100/ mo. + utils. 410212-5514 WR, Ocean City, 2BR/1BA Condo. Now thru May. Amenities included: pool, fitness center, hi-speed Internet, parking. See photos www.carousel803.com, 302331-9503

YR Rentals-2BR/2BA, NOC $950/mo. + utils & 1BR/1BA28th Street $750/mo. + utils WR-3BR/2BA Townhouse, 28th St. $700/mo. 410-7268948 WOC, Y/R 2BR/1.5BA Townhome - Great location, unfurn., W/D, DW, pool. No smoking/pets. $1200/mo. 856-299-0473

Winter rental until June 1st, 2 bdrm, 1 ba. West OC, Golf Course Rd. $625/mo., plus security. 410-213-8090

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Available Now-Apr. 1. 312 Sunset Dr. 2BR/1.5BA, newly remodeled, big kitchen/ living area. $250/week includes utilities or $800/mo. you pay utilities. Security deposit $1500. Call 410-428-7333. www.SunsetTerraceRentals.com

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Oceanfront 3BR/2BA, furnished/condo in small building. Short term rental is perfect if your new house isn’t ready yet. $1250 per month for 2-5 month rental. 302-2366215 YR, West OC, 2BR/1BA, furnished (or not) 2nd floor apt. w/balcony. Rent includes cable, wifi, close to Outlets, Bus & Mall. (10144 Golf Course Rd.) $850/mo. + sec. Email events@oceanpromotions.info or call 410-2138090. YR-94th St. area-2BR/2BA, unfurn., Direct Bayfront, spectacular view, boatslip, pool, cable TV included. No Pets. $1100/mo. + utils. 410-4307153 Winter Rental - 2BR/1BA Condo near Rt. 90 bridge. $800/mo. + Utils. & Security Deposit. No Smoking/Pets. Call 443-373-8987.

YR, Ocean Pines, 3BR/2BA Home-Clean, like new, 1450 sq. ft. Screened porch, lge patio, 2 sheds, $1300/mo. +Utils. No Smoking/Pets. 410236-1231

OP Room w/Private Bath, W/D, kitchen. Cable & Internet incl. No pets/smoking. Background check & sec. deposit req’d. $400 + 1/2 water & electric. 443-513-6435

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WOC 1BR/1BA furnished Apt. - $750 plus utilities. Large outside deck, great location. Available Now-May 15. Also, 1BR/1BA, $625 plus utilities. Available Jan. 16-May 15. Sm. pet okay. Call 631-949-3342.

Winter Rental - Pristine Condo 3BR/3BA, Oceanside. Call 443-373-7232. YR, 4BR/1.5BA Apt. - Convenient, mid-town location, ocean block, unfurn., balcony. $1200/mo. + utils. + sec. dep. 443-880-2486 YR - OC Cute efficiency on 32nd St. $750/mo. includes W/D, cable/HBO. No smokers or pets. Need steady job and good credit. 443-504-4460

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REAL ESTATE MARKETPLACE WALK TO THE BEACH

Located in one of the fastest growing communities in North Ocean City and you can walk to the beach. This is your chance to own your own place away from home. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath has a eat-in kitchen, large comfortable living room. It is the one for you. The perfect family getaway in just the right neighborhood. Little care required so you can enjoy the nice yard perfect for that BBQ. Best of all the price is JUST $148,850 furnished. What more could you ask for? Call for a LOOK today. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL Montego Bay Specialists since 1971.

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from going round in circles trying to find an affordable home. This comfortable 3-bedroom, 2-bath is in excellent condition and ideal for year around living or that special weekend getaway. No ground rent. The nice yard is just right for that cook-out and creating family memories. The park fee of $125/month includes taxes, water, sewer, trash pick-up, park maintenance. Offered at the REDUCED price of ONLY $139,000 furnished. CALL NOW TO SEE IT TODAY!!!

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OCEAN CITY WATERFRONT This waterfront home is located in the Montego Bay community in North Ocean City. The location is just 2 blocks from the beach. The lot is zoned for mobile, modular and stick-built construction up to 2-stories. The home features a front eat-in kitchen, a newer gas furnace, central air and insulated windows. Outside there is a cement patio and a 2-car parking pad. The HOA fee is only $199/year. Listed at $205,000. $227,000.

Call Michael “Montego Mike” Grimes 800-745-5988 • 410-250-3020 108 S. Ocean Drive • Ocean City, MD

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