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sis contained in the CAFR typically leaves only a few surprises, all of which this year, according to city Finance Administrator Martha Bennett, have been to the city’s benefit. Despite slight drops in some revenue categories, the city saw almost a mil-

(Dec. 7, 2012) Twenty-six people have been arrested and five more are being sought, following an Ocean City Police Department investigation into a local heroin distribution network. The six-week investigation, called the OCPD Operation Smackdown, resulted in approximately 72 purchases of heroin, cocaine, prescription drugs and marijuana, although most buys were for heroin. Last Tuesday, a Worcester County Grand Jury indicted 23 people on various drug distribution charges. Bonds for the suspects ranged from $100,000 to $300,000. Police initiated the investigation because of the increasing prevalence of heroin abuse this year in the resort area. On Nov. 29, Ocean City Police Department detectives served a search and seizure warrant on Louis Joseph Rychwalski III, 27, of Ocean City, although he was not one of the indicted suspects. They found that Rychwalski had 46 bags of heroin with him. He was charged with offenses relating to the distribution of heroin for incidents that occurred Oct. 26, Nov. 7 and Nov. 29. At Rychwalski’s north Ocean City residence, police confiscated additional heroin, drug paraphernalia and two replica handguns. Police also arrested Nicholas Alexander Palmisano, 18, of Ocean City, and Edward Allen Paddy, 37, of Ocean City, who allegedly were going to meet with Rychwalski to buy heroin.

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DENIED? Governor expected to appeal FEMA denial of individual aid to Eastern Shore NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Dec. 7, 2012) Gov. Martin O’Malley is expected to appeal FEMA’s decision this week to deny federal disaster relief to Maryland individuals who suffered damages from Hurricane Sandy. “This decision will make it more difficult for hard hit residents of the Eastern Shore to recover from the destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy,” O’Malley stated in a press re-

lease issued Wednesday. “State agencies will continue to work with local officials to try to help local residents, but the federal programs would have provided the best assistance.” Sen. Jim Mathias, who represents Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties, also expressed his disappointment. “I cannot remember a public policy decision that more deeply aggrieved me than that of the denial of individual assistance aid to Somerset See SOMERSET on Page 10

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Charlotte Litsinger, above, says her mobile home, located in Warren’s Trailer Park on 52nd Street in Ocean City, is no longer a “bayside retreat.” Floodwaters surrounded Litsinger's mobile home in late October during Superstorm Sandy, and for some time after it had passed. At the time the top photo was taken, at least four high tides had come and gone before she and other residents were allowed back into the park.

Financial report sees gains, losses may be on horizon ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (Dec. 7, 2012) Ocean City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) was issued this week and although the city continues to receive accolades for its attention to detail and adherence to

accounting standards, upcoming changes in reporting requirements may put the local government in a tight spot in the future. Graylin Smith of independent auditing firm SB & Company told the City Council this week that he had “found no non-compliance with [the city’s] ad-

ministration of federal grants” and the accounting standards that accompany them. The data disclosed in the CAFR lays out the city’s record for fiscal year 2012, which ended in June. Because the city performs budget revisions throughout the year, the final analy-

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ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (Dec. 7, 2012) With the anticipation that Ocean City’s surf beach review committee will be functional by the end of the week, the expectation from local surfers is already clear: the resort will have to be more flexible to accommodate the growing popularity of surfboarding on the East Coast. “Surfing has become a lot more popular over the last couple years,” said longtime local surfer and surf photographer Nick Denny. “That’s the real issue … you’ve got a mix with the summer crowd, where it’s [the visitors’] first time on a surf board.” At last week’s meeting, the City Council voted to table the adoption of next year’s surf beach schedule and authorize a committee to review the policy, with Councilman Dennis Dare citing popular demand that the current system was inconvenient for both surfers and other beachgoers Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan said this week that he has contacted several possible members in the surfing and surf business community, and hopes to have a committee together by the end of the week. “If they didn’t want to make the change, they wouldn’t have tabled it and we’d be talking about the same thing this time next year,” said Ocean City firefighter and surf enthusiast Mick Chester, who has already been tapped for the commit-

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Labor Day, and specifically along Boardwalk-adjacent beaches from May 1 to Sept. 30. But confining surfers to pre-determined areas betrays the nature of the sport, surfers say. A whole block may be open, but the waves are more selective. “Basically, there’s only a couple of break spots,” Denny said. “The way the waves break, you’re looking at one or two peaks … you’re talking about throwing all the people into one spot with only two

(Dec. 7, 2012) In both an artistic sense and a practical one, the vocation of tying oneself in to a metal tube laden with explosives and shooting across the sky at 700 miles per hour takes a great deal of advance work. Especially when one does it 33 times a year in 33 different places. “We make it a point to visit each location ahead of time, even if we’ve been there before,” said Lt. Cmdr. Michael Cheng of the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels show pilot team. Circumstances in each venue can change rapidly, Cheng said, “but the one thing that doesn’t change is the safety we impart.” Cheng, along with fellow team member Lt. Ryan Chamberlain, made the Angels’ first advance visit to the resort last Friday in preparation for their appearance at the 2013 OC Air Show, held June 8 and 9. But the Ocean City performance is just one of 33 shows that the team will be putting on for the 2013 season, which runs from mid-March to early November. With practice time added in, this equates to about 300 days each year on the road. For both Cheng and Chamberlain,

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Surfers crowd the inlet surf area on a summer weekday. The town is currently forming a committee to design changes to the city’s surf beach system, which surfers say has become untenable because of the sport’s increased popularity.

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Sale of taxi medallion prompted by loss of vehicles during storm ZACK HOOPES ■Staff Writer (Dec. 7, 2012) In a semi-reversal of last week’s decision to buy back a taxi medallion they thought was priced too low, City Council members this week voted to allow the sale to be reconsidered after the seller told the council there was more to the deal than a simple cash value. Last week, the council attempted to shore up medallion prices by agreeing to buy back the taxi franchise right being sold by independent driver Ruben Ortega to Nite Club Taxi. The sale price of $3,000, Mayor Rick Meehan said, was “conspicuous� in its low value and was far under what the city was trying to establish as a market price of between $5,000 and $6,000. By exercising its right of first refusal, the city would essentially be buying the medallion from Ortega for the $3,000 asking price, and then holding on to it to reduce the supply of medallions and, presumably, keep prices elevated. But at this week’s council session, Ortega spoke about the nature of the sale and the adverse effect that the city’s move would have on him. Ortega said the sale was prompted by his loss of two vehicles – one personal and one a taxi – during Hurricane Sandy. With the loss of all his capital in a business that was not that lucrative to begin with, Ortega said he had decided to get out of the taxi industry.

“It was a total loss ‌ so I decided to sell my medallion,â€? Ortega said. “It was a matter of urgency as opposed to trying to get the maximum amount of dollars that I could.â€? However, Ortega said, the sale of his medallion was also linked to two other transactions. Nite Club Taxi was also buying his damaged cab for $1,000, since the company has a repair shop to fix the vehicle. They were also allowing Ortega to use one of their cars as a personal vehicle until he received an anticipated payout from other business interests, which would allow him to buy a new vehicle for his family and move on financially. “The three transactions were independent, but obviously the one wouldn’t go without the others,â€? Ortega said. “I’m just asking the council [for some consideration] ‌ I wouldn’t even have come to you tonight without the car that they [Nite Club Taxi] lent me.â€? The resort’s medallion system was introduced in early 2010 in an attempt to control the proliferation of scantily regulated taxi operations on the island and as a way for city government to make money. Possessing a medallion gives one the right to operate a cab, but it also comes with both a financial cost and certain restrictions – most notably, cabbies being subjected to random drug testing. When first implemented, the city sold 175 medallions for $1,500 apiece through a lottery system, although five of those sales were rejected due to non-compliance.

City officials also believed that medallion prices would rise as market demand grew for the 170 active medallions, creating a steady revenue stream for the city, which takes a 25 percent cut every time a medallion is sold from taxi service to taxi. The city’s fee also has a set minimum of $500, meaning that cabbies will essentially have to pay a higher percentage of if they sell their medallions for less than $2,000. But the city’s desire to establish a competitive market for the medallions comes with many vagaries, not least of which is what exactly an equitable price is. Given that he paid $1,500 for the medallion and is selling it less than three years later for twice that, Ortega said he was under the impression that he was making a smart move. “If any of you guys are making 35 percent a year, I think you’re making the right decision,â€? he said. “It’s an arbitrary number ‌ so if 30 to 40 percent isn’t enough, what number would be fair?â€? Ortega said he had spoken with several council members, one of whom he claimed told him that not including the other elements of the transaction as part of the medallion price could constitute perjury. But Councilman Doug Cymek, who seemed to believe that Ortega was referring to him, said that he had simply “suggested to you [Ortega] that you might want to seek legal counsel.â€? Cymek maintained that the city’s buyback option would still have compensated Ortega fully, if he were to have included

everything that he was getting in consideration of the sale. “We make you whole, if you were fully stating the true consideration of the transfer,� Cymek said. Additionally, Ortega said that Nite Club Taxi had agreed to pay the transfer fee to the city, which is usually borne by the seller, which would drive the total cost of the exchange even higher. He worried that the city was “trying to set a precedent� on him for other taxi transactions. “[The price] is whatever the market will bear,� countered Cymek. “Aren’t you hurting yourself by selling one in a distress sale? We’re trying to look out for the owners of the taxis too.� Ortega’s ultimate issue with the city’s practice, however, was that it seemed to be assuming that every aspect of the taxi business was somehow part of the medallion’s value, and thus subject to transfer fees. “There’s more to the taxi business than the medallion,� he said. “Yeah, they’re joined together, but there’s not a part on the form where you list all the other things that you’ve done in the taxi business. What does the sale of my taxi really have to do with the sale of my medallion?� While not disagreeing with either, Meehan said he recognized there was a “grey area� when it came to what is and is not part of the consideration of a single sale item. Meehan said he was willing to compromise with Ortega on the issue. “If you understand what our concern See I’M JUST on Page 5

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‘I’m just trying to get out of taxi business,’Ortega says after loss Continued from Page 4

is ‌ I understand what your concern is,â€? Meehan said. Although the scrap price of the ruined cab and the price of the loaned vehicle should not be included, in Meehan’s opinion, the additional compensation for the transfer fee and any other monetary benefits should be included. “Do I think that was done intentionally on your part, absolutely not,â€? Meehan told Ortega. “Do I think we could be a little clearer in the future? Absolutely so.â€? Cymek moved to allow Ortega to resubmit his transfer application with a revised value, “still subject to the council taking it back.â€? The motion carried, 4-2, with Councilman Joe Mitrecic absent and council members Brent Ashley and Margaret Pillas objecting. “I don’t know any other business in town where someone has to come before us and explain in detail how he does his business [in order to determine the city fee,â€? Pillas said. By expanding the scope of the transaction on which the city would levy a fee, the city is only serving to up its own prices, she said. Citizens for Ocean City spokesman Joe Groves said he agreed with Pillas “100 percent.â€? “Have a heart,â€? Groves said. “We’re hurting someone at the worst time of year you can hurt somebody.â€? “The heart was allowing Ruben to re-

submit [his application],â€? Cymek responded. “Don’t we have the same obligation to protect the other medallion owners? “No one protects what I do,â€? said Groves, who is in the property management business and is the current president of the Delmarva Condo Managers’ Association. He offered to help Ortega find legal help if it became necessary. “I’m just trying to get out of the taxi business,â€? Ortega said. Nite Club Taxi owner Grazyna Soboczynska also spoke in support of the agreement she had with Ortega. Separating the price of the medallion, which represents the right to operate a taxi in and of itself, from the rest of the taxi’s value, she said, is nigh impossible. “I know you’re trying to keep the value of the medallions pretty high, but to put the car on the road costs about $12,000 total. It’s not just the medallion,â€? she said. In Ortega’s case, Nite Club “was not even looking for the medallion ‌ it’s a hard time after summer, there is nothing going on for the winter. We were just trying to help Mr. Ortega [by buying him out entirely] because he’s in a hard financial situation.â€? “We’re not trying to make an example out of Mr. Ortega, but we have to make sure the law is followed properly,â€? Meehan replied.

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this is just the beginning. Having been notified in July of this year that they had been accepted into the team, both men formally joined the Angels on Sept. 10. Their prep work for next year’s shows began in earnest only about a month ago, but they’ve already visited 19 of the 2013 locations. Established in 1946, the Blue Angels are estimated to be seen by more than 11 million people each year. The core team consists of 16 Naval and Marine officers — eight members for the jet show itself, three members for the team’s C-130 transport plane, affectionately named “Fat Albert,” and five support team officers. Of the eight jet pilots, only six typically perform in the show. Chamberlain and Cheng, as the seventh and eighth slots, respectively, perform more of a public role. Chamberlain serves as the show’s narrator, guiding spectators through exactly what is going on up in the air. Cheng serves as the show’s logistical coordinator and, during the show itself, serves as a spotter to cue Chamberlain on what will happen next as he narrates. Cheng said the show will likely start with roughly 10 minutes of demonstration from Fat Albert, with its Marine Corps pilots doing a number of unexpected maneuvers with the large, heavy cargo plane. The six jets will then fly in from over the ocean, towards the crowd. They will split up once over the beach, into diamond and pair formations, before returning to the six-man triangular or “delta” formation.

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Blue Angels Lt. Ryan Chamberlain, left, and Lt. Cmdr. Michael Cheng speak outside City Hall last Friday before meeting with city officials. The Angels will perform at the 2013 OC Air Show in June.

Most maneuvers are done at around 700 miles per hour, with as little as 18 inches of space between jets. Remarkably, the F/A-18 Hornets used by the Blue Angels are no different than the Navy’s standard attack aircraft and most of the maneuvers the Angels perform are the same as those taught to every fighter jockey. “Everything we do isn’t anything different than what is taught to the fleet,” Cheng said. The difference for the Angels is getting used to the proximity. “Obviously, we don’t normally fly 18

inches apart [on general duty],” Cheng said. Before they can even apply for a tour on the team, Angels must have a minimum of 1,250 hours of flight time. After joining the group, they must complete 120 practice sessions before they can perform. During the season, these take place at the Angels’ home base in Pensacola, Fla. between performances. In the off-season, the Angels relocate to their El Centro, Calif. winter base. “We’ll be practicing three times a day, six days a week, for 10 weeks in California,” Cheng said.

The OC Air Show has been a major boon to the city since its inception in 2008. The show has served as an anchor point for June events that have boosted the city’s tourism numbers. According to the city’s Demoflush system, which tallies population by wastewater flow, the 2012 event saw 267,564 people in the resort. It is also known to be a benchmark test for the city’s public resources. Last year’s air show also saw a 16.2 percent increase in bus ridership over the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the event, which prompted some concern about bus safety and crowd control amongst city officials. Cheng estimated 20 percent of the Angels’ shows take place at beaches, which present an additional logistical challenge versus performing at an airfield. Fuel weight is limited for maneuverability, so Cheng must calculate carefully for the flights out and back to the ocean. “We’re not carrying drop tanks with extra fuel … so when we do a remote show like this, we’re flying in, performing, and coming right back,” Cheng said. Where exactly the Angels will take off from for the OC Air Show is to be determined, Cheng said. Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia is near enough and the Salisbury airport may also be able to host the team. June 2013 is expected to be the most packed month that the resort has had in some time, with the Dew Tour, another huge spectator draw, moving from August to June 20-23 next year.

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places to actually surf.â€? Furthermore, the best breaks are typically on the southern end of the island. Because the north end has a straighter coastline and less undulation, waves tend to break right at the shoreline and are less suited to long rides on a board. “They throw a surf beach up there and it never gets used,â€? Denny said. “Then you get 80 people in the water at the one other block.â€? “In the summer, we do get more of a southern swell. Then, in the winter when we have Nor’easters, swells come from the north,â€? Chester said. “Generally, north Ocean City is not the best during the summer.â€? Much of the impetus for council’s recent interest may have been due to Chester’s online petition, entitled “Expand the Surfing Beaches in Ocean City, Maryland: Give surfers more freedom to surf our beaches.’ Available via www.change.org, Chester’s petition requests that the city expand surf beaches up to 2.5 blocks, instead of a single block, to reduce summer crowding. “They herd us up like cattle in these little blocks ‌ you’ll have locals who are experienced, as well as people for whom it’s their first time on a surfboard,â€? Chester said. “It’s dangerous, and I think they’re starting to realize that.â€? “I’ve had fins go across my back, been cut up, had friends cut by fins,â€? Denny said. “A lot of the older guys don’t even go

to the surf beach anymore.� Besides expanding the size of the beaches, the consensus also seems to be that the Ocean City Beach Patrol should have more leeway in determining who is and is not making use of the beach at any given time. Under the city’s code, the OCBP’s leadership has the ability to declare a “modified� surf schedule if it is observed that surfing outside of the two designated blocks would not present a problem because there is a low concentration of bathers on the beach. The pitfall of this, Chester pointed out, is that it is a blanket rule that applies to all 9 miles of the resort coastline. “They modify the beach a lot in the spring and in the fall,� Chester said. “But say there are 100 people one place up north in the water, and none south, they’re still not going to modify the beach.�

Chester’s suggestion would be to divide the beach into several sections, so that one section could be on a modified schedule while others are not. The OCBP, Chester said, already divides the beach into quadrants for supervision and patrol purposes. Denny also recommended that OCBP staff be given more leeway in where surf beaches start and end, since drift currents and laterally breaking waves, which provide the best rides, make it difficult to stay in a defined area. “You’ll paddle out on one side, and by the time you’re out there you’re, all the way to the other side because the current is so hard,� Denny said. “I think they should be more lenient, when there are good waves, to let guys surf on the outside and make the swimmers aware.� Denny also said that in the long term, the city might want to think about chang-

ing the structure of the beach. In order to maintain the coastal buffer, the city periodically pumps sand out from the shallows and back up onto the beach. But Denny said that this dredging ruins the natural formation of sandbars parallel to the coastline that cause waves to break further out. “They’re kind of like a median,� he said. “When I was younger, we used to have tide pools and the waves would break further out. Everything comes in so close now [since beach replenishment began].� A long-term fix is critical, Denny said, because the demand will only increase before it wanes. “I really think, every summer, you’re going to see more and more surfers,� he said. “Same thing with skateboarding. You’re going to see more and more because [the sports] are getting so huge.�

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Church remains president of Worcester County Commissioners Marks fourth term as leader; Merrill Lockfaw named vice president NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer

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(Dec. 7, 2012) In a unanimous vote Tuesday morning, the Worcester County Commissioners decided to retain Bud Church as their president for a fourth term. Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw, who

represents Pocomoke and other southern portions of the county, nominated Church. Then Commissioner Virgil Shockley, who represents a large agricultural portion of the county, nominated Lockfaw to be vice president and the commissioners gave their unanimous approval. Church, who was elected in 2002 to represent the newly formed District 3, which includes Berlin and West Ocean City, has served as president since 2010. He is the broker owner of Coldwell Bank Bud Church Realty in Ocean City. Prior to becoming a county com-

Commissioners give work cleaning portable toilets to non-bidder NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Dec. 7, 2012) In an uncharacteristic move, the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday awarded the work to provide and service portable toilets to a company that did not place a bid. “Legally, you can do it,” county attorney Sonny Bloxom said. But Bloxom added that if he were a bidder, he would not be very happy if no bidders got the work. Atlantic Pumping Inc. of Bishopville provided the toilets and serviced them at an annual cost of $17,460 for the current year, but did not submit a bid this year.

Three companies, one in Bishopville, one in Baltimore and one in Millsboro, Del., did submit bids. Those bids were considerably higher than the amount paid to Atlantic Plumbing and ranged from $23,872 to $29,864. “We knew before the bids were opened that we didn’t have a bid from [Atlantic Plumbing],” Bloxom said. After the bids were opened, Kelly Shanahan, the county’s assistant chief administrative officer, called Atlantic Plumbing, but did not tell anyone the amounts of the bids received. The company owner told him he had planned to submit a bid to continue the work at the

same price as the existing contract. “It’s a substantial savings,” Shanahan told the commissioners. Public Works Director John Tustin recommended rejecting all bids and either re-bidding for the services or extending the current contract with Atlantic Plumbing for an additional two years. Commissioner Virgil Shockley was not at all comfortable with extending the current contract. “I think it’s best to rebid,” he said The three bids, Shockley said, could be rejected because they were too high, while Bloxom said the bids could be rejected “for any reason.”

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Five-year capital improvement plan adopted by commissioners Document projects total $112.8M; some will be added, deleted or amended NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Dec. 7, 2012) The Worcester County Commissioners adopted the requested five-year capital improvement plan on Tuesday after repeatedly saying it is just a plan. “It’s like a Christmas wish list,” Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw said during the public hearing on the plan. “You can ask for it, but it doesn’t mean you’re going to get it.” The projects list is a planning document the commissioners use to prepare future operating budgets from fiscal year 2013 through fiscal year 2017. These improvements are not guaranteed funding and some will be added while others will be deleted or amended. “We used to do a 10-year plan,” said Gerry Mason, the county’s chief administrative officer. “Now we can’t predict with any kind of accuracy beyond five years.” Projects in the plan for the five-year period total $112.8 million. Of those projects, approximately $12 million is proposed to come from the county’s general fund and approximately $61 million would come from bond sales. The remaining portion would come from user

fees, grants, state matching funds, state loans and enterprise fund bonds. Proposed projects in the requested capital improvement plan include a new branch library in Berlin for a cost of $3.4 million, a new county storage building for Public Works at a cost of $3.6 million, a new north water tower for Mystic Harbour at a cost of $1.7 million, expansion of the recreation center in Snow Hill at a cost of $511,000, construction of the Berlin Rubblefill Nature Park at a cost of $3 million, the connection of Ocean Pines Plaza to public water and sewer at a cost of $2.5 million, an addition at Stephen Decatur Middle School at a cost of $566,600, an addition and renovation at Showell Elementary School at a cost of $15.1 million and the addition and renovation of Snow Hill High School at a cost of $50 million. To pay for the work at Snow Hill High School, the state would contribute $4.8 million, $255,000 would come from des-

ignated funds and $44.9 million would come from general bonds. “I’m concerned over this extraordinary budget,” said Kellee Kennett of Ocean Pines. “A lot of it will come from bonding.” Kennett also said, “Once you budget it, it seems to get spent.” Commissioner Louise Gulyas told her the capital improvement plan is not a budget and Commissioner Judy Boggs explained it further. “This is looking to the future,” Boggs said. “What we would like to do.” The county staff puts an estimated figure on the projects, many of which are needed, while others are to improve the quality of life for people here, Boggs said. Both commissioners told Kennett about the county’s fiscal conservatism. “We’re the most frugal, cheapest people you’ll ever meet,” Gulyas said. Kennett was also concerned about the cost of an addition and renovation at

Snow Hill High School. Such a pricey school was unneeded, she said. “Give them better teachers and more teachers,” she said. Commissioner Virgil Shockley told her that an expensive school is not what the commissioners want. “The state of Maryland controls what goes into your schools,” Shockley said. “We basically got told that if we wanted a school, we had to do it a certain way.” Kennett asked why the commissioners had to listen to the state, but was told they had no choice. Snow Hill High School has only about 350 students, but the state is requiring the county to build a school that will hold 700 students, Commissioner Madison Bunting said. “Part of our biggest problem is the state,” said Bud Church, president of the commissioners. “They cut our funds. They add more to us. It’s very frustrating and we do the best we can.”

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County families, homes and businesses,” Mathias said in a press release issued Wednesday. “While we have tremendous volunteer organizations that have been working day and night to help our community, more assistance is needed. Since the day Sandy hit, I have been working with the Governor’s office, members of our Congressional Delegation from both sides of the aisle, our local elected officials, as well as personnel from FEMA and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to provide help and relief to our residents in Crisfield, and across the Lower Eastern Shore. “I appreciate the efforts that our elected officials have made and join them in urging FEMA to grant the Individual Assistance Grants,” Mathias said. “As one of Maryland’s poorest counties, and the one that has been hardest hit, Somerset County needs the help that these funds will provide. We can protect the families, farming, commercial waterman and other small businesses in Somerset, and help others struggling in our communities, who preserve our traditional legacy, and I urge FEMA to act and grant this relief to our community.” Last week, Mathias had been working on getting FEMA assistance for individuals in Somerset County. “It’s all I’m doing,” he said last Wednesday. “I’m just focused on that. I’m working immensely hard, as hard as I’ve ever worked.” Mathias said many Somerset County residents might not have much, but what they have is vital to them. “When a family loses a 2001 pickup truck to haul oysters in, it could be worth $2,000, but to the family who lost it, it’s priceless.” One of the people Mathias was working with to get assistance for Somerset County residents was Sen. Barbara Mikulski, who testified Wednesday during a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security to ask for aid to communities on the Eastern Shore that are still trying to recoup from effects of Hurricane Sandy. Many shore communities, including Crisfield, were flooded. In Ocean City, Charlotte Litsinger was hoping for FEMA assistance so she could get a low interest loan to replace her 1985 mobile home in Warren’s Trailer Park at 52nd Street on the bayside. Although Litsinger has insurance, the amount she will get is not enough to buy another mobile home. Water and sludge entered the home, which she bought in 2000, and a mirror near the top of the refrigerator still has visible marks from being splashed by water. The home has a musky odor, so she wears a mask while sorting through her belongings looking for items that are salvageable. Litsinger, a realtor with Coldwell Banker, is staying temporarily in another home. “I don’t know what I’ll do,” she said See O’MALLEY on Page 11

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Wednesday. “I don’t know if I’ll get another one or sell the lot. It’s totally unknown.” What she does know is that she will not have her mobile home renovated. It will be crunched, she said, and “thrown in a Dumpster.” It will cost her approximately $3,500 to get rid of it. The state had sought the FEMA assistance for individuals such as Litsinger as part of the Nov. 8 requested presidential disaster declaration for Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester counties. FEMA assistance was granted to help repair public property, but not for individual assistance so that declaration was amended Nov. 30. In his Nov. 30 letter to Mary Ann Tiernehy, FEMA’s regional administrator, O’Malley wrote that it is critical for Somerset County to receive individual assistance promptly. The Nov. 8 letter, he wrote, had been sent “before a complete analysis was completed because the need was so desperate in Somerset County, particularly the area around Crisfield and Smith Island. In our view, the damage and the need were so apparent and severe that individual assistance was required immediately. The delay in approval of the requested individual assistance has exacerbated the need, he wrote. The original letter to FEMA reported that 410 homes in Somerset County were damaged by Hurricane Sandy. That total was revised in the Nov. 30 letter to

585, including two that were destroyed and 71 with major damage. That number could continue to increase because some residents without television or telephones have not sought government assistance. Of the 585 homes that were affected, only 32 percent were insured and many of those could be underinsured. Crisfield, the hardest hit area, is the most economically disadvantaged town in Somerset County. Thirty-one percent of its population of 2,726 lives below the poverty line. Of Somerset’s 585 homes that were affected, 335 are in Crisfield. O’Malley also wrote about Smith Island, where at least 50 percent of the crab shanties and the vast majority of crab pots were destroyed. Because crab-

bing provides the livelihood for so many Smith Islanders, the Department of Natural Resources has been asked to consider extending the crabbing season for the island residents may have a source of income for the winter months. The county’s more rural areas and many of its small businesses were also extensively damaged by the storm, O’Malley wrote. “The most severe impact of the storm is on the businesses and their employees with the fewest resources, the greatest need and most compromised ability to recover,” he also wrote. O’Malley also wrote about problems in Fairmount, where 65 percent of the 2,500 residents are senior citizens. During the storm, 75 percent of them evac-

uated and most of their homes had 2 to 3 feet of water inside them. Because of high deductibles and unaffordable premiums, flood insurance is not prevalent in Somerset County. Of the state’s 72,024 flood insurance policies, only 2,001 are for properties in Somerset County. Lastly, O’Malley wrote, many Somerset County areas were affected by Hurricane Irene and by Tropical Storm Lee in 2011 and the state is still recovering from high winds on June 29. The state, he said, “is still managing Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation projects from the aforementioned Presidential Declarations.” He then asked for FEMA’s Individual Assistance for Somerset County.

Strategic planning focuses on new realities, goals ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (Dec. 7, 2012) The tenor of the room is likely familiar to anyone with a memory of junior high school group projects. Long table, large pieces of paper, many people you’ve never worked with before. Awkward trepidation at first, but eventual collaboration. “They’re getting right down to the meat of it now,” said Ocean City Manager David Recor at Tuesday’s planning work-

shop at the convention center. This was not a science fair planning session, however, but the core of a longterm, strategic process for a resort city with more than $148 million in net assets. And its participants are not students, but a handpicked group of high-level city staff. “We had an intro session earlier in the day, where Lyle spoke about our form of government and where the county as a whole is going,” Recor said. “This will be the setup for the rest of the day.”

Lyle Sumek of Sumek and Associates is serving as the facilitator and consultant for the project, as he has in Recor’s previous strategic planning efforts. Ever since Recor was hired in May, an extensive strategic planning process for Ocean City has been highly anticipated. Comprehensive planning, Recor has said, was the primary way in which he was able to facilitate city government in his previous position as city manager of Fort Pierce, Fla., a semi-resort-oriented comSee OCEAN on Page 15

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lion dollar increase in the “other taxes” asset category, from $13.7 million to $14.6 million. “Most significant among this was the increase in room taxes,” Bennett said. At least on paper, she said, the resort’s rental housing sector is bouncing back well. On the expenditures side, the largest cost increases came from an extra million dollars in public safety, which increased from $34.2 million to $35.4 million, as well as in economic development, which went from $6.6 million to $7.6 million. “The biggest increase overall was in economic development,” Bennett said. “This was mainly your commitment to advertising and tourism.” Overall, the city was forced to lower its operating reserve fund by about $21,000

to cover the year. However, Bennett said, this was much better than the expected depletion of more than $2 million. “This puts us in a strong, positive position,” Bennett said. “We did come down, but we’re still above national measures of fund balance.” The city currently has an outstanding debt of $96.7 million, up from $82.4 in 2011. This number still represents only 0.93 percent of the city’s total assessed property value, well under the 5.2 percent debt limit. What may be more problematic, however, are the liabilities that exist but the city is not required, by accounting standards, to recognize. Most notably, the city is not required to list its anticipated pension and post-employment medical benefit liabilities as part of its overall obligations. But new requirements from the na-

tional Government Accounting Standards Board, going into effect in June of 2014, will require some of these liabilities to become part of municipalities’ overall balance sheets, which may shake things up for the city’s future budget picture. Local property owner Tony Christ, who has appeared before council previously to express his concern about changing fiscal standards, again asked the city to be pro-active about possible hidden financial gaps. “We don’t need to wait [for the GASB],” Christ said. “These reforms, even now, far and away aren’t even enough.” Christ’s concern seemed to catch more attention from council than it has in the past, particularly in regards to the possibility that the city could be required, by the GASB, to change its pension discounting policies. “What you’re saying is that, while that’s the way things are done, it does not reflect the way things actually are,” Councilman Brent Ashley said. Because the city’s pension funds are invested, they produce a rate of return on their money that bolsters the fund. This continual increase, which subsequently discounts anticipated contributions by the city, is currently assumed to be 7.5 percent. This number is accurate looking back over the past 20 years, but since the economic decline, returns have been lower or often negative. Both the public safety and general

employees’ pension plans lost roughly $1.2 million dollars each to investment declines last year. But on paper, for the purposes of future cost projections, they are still expected to gain 7.5 percent per year. Such a change is estimated to have a significant effect on the funding level of pension plans: the amount of money the fund is anticipated to have relative to how much it is anticipated to need to cover all its employees. According to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, the average public retirement plan will drop from 76 percent funded to 57 percent under new GASB policies. The Ocean City general employee’s pension plan is currently 82.4 percent funded, while the public safety plan holds 76.6 percent of its projected liabilities. “[The GASB reforms] will force the city to put more money in the pension fund based on its actual performance,” Christ said. “I’m saying let’s pre-empt this and let’s be realistic. Let’s set aside more now.” “It is our responsibility to take care of these people,” said Council President Lloyd Martin. “I think we were also upfront when we started putting money into the retiree health care.” Prior to 2008, the city did not have a separate trust fund for post-employment benefits, most of which constitute medical coverage.

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That same day, police served an arrest warrant on Shelly Ann Brittingham, 41, of Delmar, Del., near a convenience store after arranging to buy drugs from her. During a search of the car in which she had been a passenger, police found 63 bags of heroin. Twenty-three bags of heroin were in a Polo Ralph Lauren bag next to where Stephanie L. Oricke, 24, of Hebron, had been sitting. Orick and another passenger, Quamaine Lamar Huggins, 20, of Delmar, Del., were charged with possession of heroin with the intent to distribute it. The car’s driver, Markel Lamar Barkley, 21, of Quantico, was charged with possession of heroin. Last Friday, Nov. 30, police served an arrest warrant in West Ocean City on Cody Lee Bradshaw, 26, of Cambridge, who they also had arranged to meet to buy heroin. With him was Lane Cameron Brittingham, 21, of Willards. A search of the car revealed several hypodermic needles near the center console and a metal spoon. Police also found heroin in Bradshaw’s pocket. Although Brittingham was not one of the indicted suspects, police said he knew about the drug deal and that he had told them he did not want Bradshaw to go alone to sell heroin. Police charged Brittingham with conspiracy to sell heroin. As a result of the indictments, 110 bags of heroin, five bags of cocaine, five replica handguns and $656 in cash were confiscated. The indicted suspects from Ocean City who were arrested are Bruce Culver Bennett, 31, Edward Allen Paddy, 37, Hunter William Davis, 25, Michael Eugene Helmbright, 41, Christopher Shaun Fitzpatrick, 32, Jennifer Lynn Adams, 36, Tracey Lee Shaffer, 43, Nicholas Alexander Palmisano, 18 and Tori Logan DeCelles, 21. The indicted suspects from Berlin who were arrested are Anthony DeLarry Hayward, 31, Thomas Wayne Purnell Jr., 25, James Joseph Glenn Jr., 22, and Taylor David Bakke, 22. Also indicted and arrested were Erik Ryan Curry, 24, of Snug Harbor, Cody Lee Bradshaw, 26, of Cambridge, Daniel Zellman, 19, of Whaleyville, and Shelly Ann Brittingham of Cambridge. Suspects still being sought by police are Ocean City residents Jessica Stone Vincent, 29, Joshua Allen Drennan, 20, Charles Darick Andrews, 33, and Michael Anthony Jones, 42, and Berlin resident Sheron Levette Purnell, 40. If those suspects are not located in Ocean City, the search for them will be turned over to the Maryland State Police Fugitive Recovery Squad. Police said anyone having information about the whereabouts of the six suspects should contact the Ocean City Police Department at 410-723-6610 or their local law enforcement agency. Assisting in the investigation were the Maryland State Police, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office.

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Schools begin budget slog; OC Elementary seeks more staff Despite rising poverty numbers, Worcester still tops state wealth formula ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (Dec. 7, 2012) The Worcester County School Board kicked off its budgeting process Tuesday night for the 2014 fiscal year, in anticipation of the long and arduous task of maintaining the county’s high educational standards in a time of diminishing fiscal resources.

“We all know we’ve gone through some difficult times and we’re not out of the woods yet,” said board President Bob Rothermel. “But at least at this point, we know the light at the end of the tunnel isn’t the train.” “It takes all of us to work together to attain what we want, which is the best education for all our kids.” Although the county does not adopt its FY14 budget until June of next year, the school board typically starts its own budgeting early, so all its needs will be ironed out by the time the Worcester County Commissioners begin their own difficult allocation process.

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“We’re going to go to them with a budget this year that says, ‘This is what we need and where we need to go,’” Rothermel said. “We can’t go out with the flag waving and say, ‘You’re either with us or against us.’” The school system is funded primarily through county property taxes, with 74.5 percent of its roughly $91 million budget coming from county revenues, according to the board Chief Financial Officer Vince Tolbert. The rest of the system’s funding comes primarily from state and federal grants, but this ratio is quite low compared to other areas of Maryland, given that Worcester is far and away the state’s wealthiest county, at least as judged by the state’s own formula. The formula, however, considers only the county’s property tax base and not the wealth of its resident population, which is on the lower end of the financial spectrum. For FY13, Worcester has $1,260,728 of assessed taxable property per pupil. This is more than double the state average of $506,697, and roughly five times that of Baltimore City schools, with $284,178. As a result, the county receives the second-lowest level of state aid, ahead of only Talbot County, with $2,912 of annual state funding per student. Unlike most of the Maryland’s core urban and suburban areas, Worcester’s wealth is extremely lopsided. Once one

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munity with many similarities to Ocean City. He had touted the initiative’s success in training both municipal employees and elected officials to maintain a focus and not lose sight of their overall goals. The first step of the program is for the city manager and consultants to meet with all of the city’s departments and establish what needs to be done and when. The city’s field of needs is then developed by elected officials into a legislative agenda. On Tuesday, city officials began by writing down as many of the operational changes as they could think of that the city has undergone in the past year. Specifically, budget cuts were linked to resulting decreases – or, in some cases, increases – in service. “That’s been a change in the mentality of the organizational culture that should be celebrated,” Sumek said. “It’s a changing mentality about service and about customers, that reducing hours and costs may not necessarily mean reducing service.” Roughly 60 city officials, separated into six groups of around 10 each, came up with a myriad of ways – some previously unrealized – that the city had maintained its progress with less money. The groups consisted of officials who frequently don’t work together. Zoning was at a table with the police captains. Wastewater supervisors got to know the

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Adkins said. “That should never be allowed to happen,” commiserated Special Events Director John Sullivan. Sumek also noted that damage from Hurricane Sandy could force even more events into Ocean City. “I will put money on the table that you’re going to have other events coming in here that aren’t on the radar because they’re not able to do it in Jersey,” he said. Planning Commissioner Peck Miller suggested, however, that the influx might present an opportunity for the city to be more selective. “It’s an opportunity to pick up events that we haven’t had here before, that are more in line with what we want,” Miller said. Sumek concurred that, in his experience, the most economically viable events don’t necessarily have to be the ones that are most taxing on city staff. In his experience, girls’ sports, particularly

cheerleading, softball, and soccer, typically produce more business impact than more difficult events such as bike weeks. At the end of the session, Sumek seemed impressed with the results. He also emphasized that while it may be elected officials who get all the glory, the city’s hard-working employees should always remember that they are the ones responsible for keeping their eyes on the prize. “You just gave me two good pages of things that you’ve taken the initiative and … have saved money,” Sumek said. “If [elected officials] can remember three or four of these that they can share with the citizens, they can be your advocate.” Sumek reiterated what he said was is most frequent mantra: “Done isn’t done until it’s done.” “A lot of officials tend to make the decision and move one and then you’re running around like heck to get it done,” he said. “That kind of reality is also out there.”

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

Senior U.S. District judge to rule in chicken farm case by end of year BETH MOSZKOWICZ ■ The Daily Record Newswire (Dec. 7, 2012) The plaintiff and defendants in a closely watched lawsuit over alleged pollution of a Chesapeake Bay tributary by a Berlin-based, family-owned farm and Perdue Farms Inc. presented almost four hours of closing arguments to a standing-room-only crowd. Senior U.S. District Judge William N. Nickerson, who is presiding over the bench trial in U.S. District Court in Baltimore, declined to rule from bench. Instead, he said he would decide by end of the year. Testimony in the case ended Oct. 24, but Nickerson asked the parties to submit proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law by Nov. 14, and responses by Nov. 21, before hearing closing arguments last Friday. Jane F. Barrett, who directs the University of Maryland Environmental Law Clinic and also represents plaintiff Waterkeeper Alliance Inc., argued Friday that photographs introduced at trial showed “obvious indications of pollutants being pushed out” and that this case is exactly why Congress passed the Clean Water Act. But attorneys for Salisbury-based Perdue and contract grower Hudson Farm have said the farm operates like others and there is no evidence of pollution from the farm’s chicken operations. They have called the lawsuit meritless and vindictive. Waterkeeper Alliance has alleged that Hudson and Perdue have repeatedly dis-

charged, and continue to discharge, pollutants through a point source into the Pocomoke River and the Chesapeake Bay. Such discharge, it alleged, violates the Clean Water Act. The alliance alleged that water samples taken from a drainage ditch downstream of Hudson Farm showed high levels of the fecal coliform, E.coli bacteria, nitrogen, phosphorous and ammonia. The plaintiff said Perdue should be held liable for the pollution because Perdue is “intimately involved in and controls each stage of the poultry-growing process at its contract growers, including Hudson Farm.” Michael Schatzow, a Perdue attorney at Venable LLP in Baltimore, said Friday that the plaintiffs have a weak case and a broader agenda. “They want to win the weakest possible case, because if they win the weakest case, they can go after everyone,” Schatzow said during closing arguments. The plaintiffs are waging “a war against the poultry industry,” Schatzow said, adding that there is no evidence of any discharge of pollutants from the poultry operation on the Hudson’s farm. Rather, he said, the cows on the Hudsons’ farm were the source of the pollution. “They are not confined,” he said. “They roam the Hudson farm freely and produce … tons of manure.” George F. Ritchie, the Hudsons’ attorney at Gordon Feinblatt LLC, said his clients are not a major corporation but a family of farmers who have tilled the land

for more than 100 years and have been living a nearly “three-year nightmare” since the lawsuit was filed March 1, 2010. “This litigation threatens to ruin his farm and his family,” Ritchie said. “There is no fundamental fairness in hanging [the Hudsons].” Farmer Alan Hudson testified during the trial that the lawsuit has been especially difficult for his 6-year-old son and 8-yearold daughter. “It’s been extremely hard on me and my wife, but it’s been even harder on my children,” Hudson said. Barrett said Friday that she has no doubt that the litigation has been difficult for the family. “But you have to live with your choices,” she said. Hudson testified during trial that he did not have a management plan in place to prevent groundwater contamination for four years, and acknowledged using hundreds of tons of manure and bio-solids on the fields of his 200-acre Worcester County farm. He admitted to applying 240 tons of poultry waste in 2007 and 210 tons in 2008, and acknowledged not having a nutrient management plan in place from 2004 through 2007. Such plans are required under the Water Quality Improvement Act to prevent groundwater contamination. Once the nutrient management plan was in place in 2008, Hudson said, he did not keep records as to the application of

chicken manure to his fields. Charles Hagedorn, a professor of microbiology at Virginia Tech, testified for the defense during trial that it would have been a difficult feat for pollutants from poultry on the farm to enter the Chesapeake Bay tributary. “These fecal bacteria rapidly die off because it is such a foreign environment to them,” he said. Hagedorn also testified that any fecal matter detected at the farm was not from chickens, but from the 40 cows on the Hudson farm. Barrett said Friday that little weight should be given to Hagedorn’s testimony because he lacked the necessary expertise. “He has an opinion about something he is not an expert on,” she said. In response, Perdue’s attorney said the professor is an expert in identifying sources of fecal bacteria in rural agricultural watersheds. In response to the defendant’s argument that the case was weak, Barrett noted after closing arguments that the case has survived a motion to dismiss and a motion for summary judgment Waterkeeper Alliance is seeking $300,000 in compensation and $2 million in attorneys’ fees, as well as a remedial injunction ordering the Hudsons and Perdue to pay the costs of any environmental restoration or remediation deemed necessary to comply with the Clean Water Act. They are also seeking the right to monitor operations in the future.

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Federal investigation involves three Russian nationals in OP NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Dec. 7, 2012) Three Ocean Pines men were arrested Tuesday and police seized several electronic items believed to be used in a large computer crime network. Ocean Pines police assisted members of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the morning raid at 66 Ocean Parkway. The execution of the search warrant was the result of a federal Kansas City investigation that involved the three

men. Ocean Pines police determined their location and gave that information to federal authorities. The men, all Russian nationals, were arrested on state criminal charges, but it is anticipated that federal charges will be placed later. Zauer Anatolyevich Khezhev, 25, Reat Vorokov, 24, and Beslan Tlezhukov, 26, were each charged with possesson of a re-encoder/skimming device. Khezhev and Vorokov were also charged with possession and use of a false government identification document.

A 27-year-old Ocean City man was charged Nov. 28 with second-degree assault after apparently biting another man’s face during an argument about money. According to Ocean City police, Michael Dustin Vanderhoeven bit the side of a man’s face and then scratched his own chest and told the man he would blame it on him. A police officer talked to the victim, who showed him that he could not have caused the scratches because he had no fingernails. Another police officer talked to Vanderhoeven, who told him that the other man had scratched him, but his description of being scratched did not match the direction of the scratches. Vanderhoeven was also charged with second-degree assault on the same victim on Nov. 8.

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Domestic incident As the result of a domestic incident in Ocean Pines, police arrested Stephen Douglas Cymek, 33, an Ocean Pines resident, and charged him with second-degree assault on Nov. 25. They also charged Cymek with possession of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana. He was taken before a District Court commissioner and released on his own recognizance.

Malicious destruction Ocean Pines police charged a 41-yearold Ocean Pines resident Nov. 26 with malicious destruction of property and resisting arrest. Joseph Ralph Frontera was taken before a District Court commissioner and released on his own recognizance.

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

Retrial of man charged in 2008 murder postponed to February NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Dec. 7, 2012) The new trial of the man sentenced to life in prison for the 2008 murder of a 77-year-old Pocomoke man was rescheduled last week. Charles Robert Phillips, 33, was due in Circuit Court in Snow Hill on Tuesday, Dec. 4, for a three-day trial. It was postponed the next day and rescheduled on April 9, 10 and 11. Later that same day, the date was changed to Feb. 12, 13, and 14. Last March, the Maryland Court of Appeals decreed that Phillips was enti-

tled to a new trial because Delegate Mike McDermott, then head of criminal investigations for the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, failed to stop questioning him after he invoked his right to an attorney. Phillips, then 29 and the father of eight, had been out of jail just one day when he allegedly committed the crime. He was charged with stabbing William Nibblett to death and stealing $400 on March 6, 2008. Nibblett’s two daughters found his body when they went to his house to check on him. They found him dead on the floor with a knife in his chest. On April 7, 2009, a jury found

Phillips guilty of first-degree murder. Judge Thomas C. Groton III sentenced Phillips to life in prison for the murder and sentenced him an additional 20 years for armed robbery. During a suppression of evidence hearing in Circuit Court before that trial, McDermott testified that Phillips invoked his right to counsel when a detective entered the room and said he thought Phillips was involved in Nibblett’s death. McDermott then testified that he told Phillips his invocation of the right to an attorney meant he could not speak to him about the case, but if Phillips wanted to “tell the story to me that he could do that.”

Phillips kept talking to McDermott and gave a taped statement a few minutes later. In that statement, he said he had been in an altercation with Nibblett about money when he grabbed a knife and Nibblett ran into it. The Circuit Court denied the motion to suppress that evidence at the trial. That court ruled that Phillips had initiated the conversation that led to the inculpatory statements and he knew what he was doing. The Court of Special Appeals upheld the Circuit Court decision. The Court of Appeals found that Phillips was entitled to a new trial and remanded the case back to Circuit Court.

New trial date set for custodian accused of murder NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Dec. 7, 2012) The church custodian accused of the June killing of a woman who also worked at the church had been scheduled for a jury trial in Snow Hill this week, but that trial is now slated for February. Matthew Nicholas Burton, 29, of Dagsboro, Del., is suspected of kidnapping Nicole Bennett, 35, and then raping and killing her on June 14. Her body was found in a ditch embankment on

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Mortgage license not mitigating factor in 90-day assault sentence NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Dec. 7, 2012) Jeremy Poling seems to be an intelligent and reasonable person, but the description of his behavior in Ocean City last May is at odds with that first impression, a judge said Monday. “You’re a mean, crazy drunk, I suppose,” Judge Richard Bloxom said in Circuit Court in Snow Hill. Poling, 36, was visiting the resort with his girlfriend and another couple on May 27 when he got into an argument with his girlfriend, who later told police she was in fear for her life. Police said Poling told her and two other people to get out of the unit, but changed his mind. Then he apparently changed his mind again and started hitting his girlfriend. According to the charging document, the girlfriend and the other woman ran to the bathroom. Poling reportedly grabbed a steak knife, forced his way into the room and threatened to kill both of them. He did not stab her, but he returned to the living room where he stabbed and stepped on her luggage. Police were called and Poling was arrested. He was charged with reckless endangerment, two counts of first-degree assault and two counts of second-degree assault. The two couples remained in Ocean City for the rest of the week. In court, Poling told the judge that the next day, “was almost like nothing happened.” His explanation for his actions was that the drinking “got out of hand.”

Erin McCormack, one of Poling’s two defense attorneys, tried to save Poling from time in jail because of the effect he said it would have on his career. Poling is in the mortgage business and is licensed in 20 states. “He’ll lose his license in a number of states,” McCormack said. Poling, who pleaded guilty to seconddegree assault, also asked the judge to consider his work. “My licenses and my career would be completely in jeopardy,” Poling said. Bloxom said that someone’s career is not a mitigating factor in sentences. The penalty for crimes, he said, “is what’s best for society.” This would be Poling’s third conviction for assault and, according to Assistant State’s Attorney Diane Ciulhe, the former girlfriend obtained a restraining order against him within the past two weeks. Bloxom said that although he did not doubt Poling’s sincerity, he was concerned that he might commit “serious criminal activity” in the future. He then sentenced Poling to one year in jail, with all suspended but 90 days. After his release from jail, he will be on supervised probation for two years, must pay a $500 fine and abstain from drugs and alcohol. The jail sentence may be served in Frederick County if the wardens in Frederick and Worcester approve it. To give them time to work it out, the jail sentence begins today, Friday, Dec. 7. The sentence may not be served on weekends and Bloxom will decide later whether to permit work release.

Sex at party ends in jail sentence (Dec. 7, 2012) A consensual sexual encounter at a West Ocean City party last summer between a 15-year-old girl and a 20-year-old South Point male after both had consumed alcohol and prescription drugs resulted in a 40-day jail sentence for the man on Monday. Evan Tomasello, now 21, pleaded guilty to a fourth-degree sex offense in Circuit Court in Snow Hill. James Anthenelli, Tomasello’s de-

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Medallion sale problem shows why it’s bad idea The City Council’s semi-backtracking Monday on its decision to buy back a taxi medallion it thought was priced too low is a good example of why government has no business trying to manipulate market prices. And not just the taxi market, but any market. Price is just one aspect of what’s going on and there’s no way government can write enough rules at one time to address them all. The case of taxi owner Ruben Ortega, who just wants to get out of the business after losing his cab and his personal car during Hurricane Sandy, shows how wrong all this is. He got the deal he needed for his medallion when he needed it, but because his agreement with another operator involved certain non-cash aspects, city officials suspected that they were not getting their fair cut. Why it’s fair for the city to get a cut at all is the question, when it has a clear conflict: it controls a major aspect of the cost of doing business, medallion prices, which it wants to increase, while it also has power over the prices business can charge, which it wants to keep low. One doesn’t go well with the other. In the words of one New York taxi industry representative as reported last June on slate.com, the medallion program is a feudal system that rewards government and medallion investors, but does nothing for drivers and passengers, except to make things worse. That’s what Washington, D.C. officials found when they considered the prospect of taxi medallions. Their study committee looked at cities that did have them and concluded that good intentions did not necessarily have good consequences. The greater problem that slate.com writers Jeff Horwitz and Chris Cumming found was that once the medallion system is in place, it’s almost impossible to eliminate. That doesn’t address Ruben Ortega’s situation, but it does suggest that his problem is just the first of any number of others that will have to be reflected in an ever-expanding set of regulations that shouldn’t have been written in the first place.

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Turkey Trot draws more than 400 Editor, On Thanksgiving Day, more than 400 locals and visitors and their pets, many in turkey, pumpkin or other festive costumes, attended the fifth annual Turkey Trot in Fenwick Island. A pre-trot party was sponsored by The Bookend Café in the Village of Fenwick, with a post-trot party sponsored by Perks Café at the Pottery Place in Sunshine Plaza. The 2.2-mile Turkey Trot started at 8 a.m. on Lewes Street, went south to the Maryland line, and back. I am delighted to report that the event was a terrific success, not to mention a lot of fun. There is no charge to participate, but each year, I select two charities to support and encourage participants make donations of items or cash. This year, the event supported two important causes: Hurricane Sandy relief efforts and Toys for Tots. In all, we raised close to $2,500, donated more than fivedozen blankets, comforters and sleeping bags to Hurricane Sandy victims, and collected 40 toys for Toys for Tots. My sincere thanks to our generous sponsors: Just Hooked, Off the Hook and Roosters Nest, and other sponsors: Bikinis and More, The Bookend Café, David Twining’s Nantuckets, The Dispatch, Heritage Financial Consultants, LLC, HipAHA, Fenwick Island Boot Camp, House Pawz Pet Sitting, Maryland Screen

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Printing, One Coastal, Petique, Pottery Place and Perks Café, Surf’s Edge and Twining’s Lobster Shanty. Other sponsors included ShayGallo Construction, John F. Kleinstuber and Assoc., and Pepsico Warehouse Sales. I am already planning the sixth annual Turkey Trot for Thanksgiving Day in November 2013. With the continued support from the town of Fenwick Island, local businesses, dedicated volunteers and people who want to trot for charity, we will be able to help more worthy organizations next year. Lori Martin, president HipAHA

Humane society contributors thanked Editor, On Nov. 2, the 32nd annual Worcester County Humane Society fall dinner was held at Adolfo’s on the Ocean. On behalf of the shelter animals and staff, I would like to thank the following for contributing their time, talents and expertise to this event: Rhonda Apple, Atlantic Gold, Brenda Bennett, Mary Bixler, Dale Britt, Erin Carrington, Christy Curran, Kenille Davies,

Darrian Day, Bill Dooley, Cathy Jarman, Linda Kuchta, Tyler Layton, Mindy Lupiwak, Peggy Katona, Carolyn Miller, Bob Pfsano, Sandy Summers, Bev Sweitzer and Karen Valentine. The benefit took place on 13th Street and the Boardwalk, only three days after Hurricane Sandy. It was especially heartwarming to see a benevolent group of people, such as the dinner guests and Apple and Britt, come together for the abandoned dogs and cats in our area. Many thanks to all. As always, this fundraiser is not invitation only and the local newspapers will announce our event in their calendars every fall. To reach the shelter, call 410213-0146. Barbara Conner Worcester County Humane Society Dinner Committee

Ocean City Christmas parade a success Editor, This is a letter of thanks to all those who helped to make the 30th annual Ocean City Christmas parade such a success. There are many fine commuContinued on Page 21

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By Stewart Dobson When you’re living somewhere you enjoy, it’s still good to get those small reminders of what it is that you like about the place. That’s true of resorts in particular, where something different is always bound to happen or the structure of the town itself offers evidence that you’re not, to borrow a phrase, in Kansas anymore. As a friend of mine once said about his decision to move here, “When I can see a Ferris wheel from my bedroom window, I know I’m in the right town.� When I lived in Aspen, Colo., for instance, I knew I was in the right place – for that phase of life anyway – when I was working in the early morning at what then was a muckraking paper called the “Aspen Daily News.� I made it a practice to start well before sunrise because it was quiet and I could work without interruption, thus freeing up the balance of my day for more worthwhile pursuits, such as lingering in the Jerome Hotel bar “gathering information.� But on this particular morning, as I typed away in our basement office beneath a pizza shop, I heard singing, exceptionally good singing, outside at ground level. I went up the steps and peered out in the pre-dawn light to see a man bended down on one knee in the vacant Hyman Avenue Mall and belting – and I mean belting – “Nobody loves you when you’re down and out.� As it turned out, the singer was a former cast member of “The Fantastiks� who was, in fact, down and out, or at least I assumed that after his arrest later for attempting to shoplift a six-pack. Still, on that one day, it was a, “Hello, you’re here� moment. In case you’re wondering what set all this off, this is the same feeling I got Monday night, as I stood on my porch and noticed the sound of music in the distance. Just to be clear, I can hear music from all directions in the summer, but this wasn’t your usual stuff, this was bagpipe music, which is pretty rare by any standard. But even rarer, this was good bagpipe music, the kind that makes you want to grab a big club and join the rebellion. I wanted to know where it originated, so I got in the truck and headed east to discover Ocean City firefighter Steve Twilley practicing with his bagpipes outside on the rear parking pad of the 15th Street station. Realizing that no ceremony was taking place or that we were not being summonsed to take up arms against the British, I left him to his practicing and returned home. All I can say is that when you can hear bagpipes in the evening and you’re not in Scotland or Ireland, it’s the same as being able to see a Ferris wheel from your bedroom window or hearing a Broadway singer belt out a tune. You’re in the right place.

nity parades here on the Shore. The officials of those parades I’m sure echo my thanks to all the people who donate their time to make sure these parades run smoothly and provide entertainment and the seasonal spirit to all those observing the parades. I would like to thank everyone from the Public Works Department who provide us with the judge’s stand, bleachers and the PA system. A special thanks to the Ocean City Police Department for all its work in seeing that the traffic runs smoothly on Coastal Highway while the parade is taking place. A special thanks goes out to Doug Cymek and his volunteers who coordinate the line-up, start the parade and see that it flows smoothly. This is no easy task, believe me. Thanks to Milton Warren at Delmarva Two-way Radio for the use of his radios during the parade. Thanks go out to Rick Charles for being our emcee this year. Thanks to Hitman, too, for stopping by. The Christmas parade is a professionally judged parade. Thank you to the National Judges Association for sending three talented professional judges. I thank the Gold Coast Mall Merchants Association for its continued support and for providing all the funds for this parade. I thank the community and news media for its interest and involvement. All this blends together into an enjoyable first Saturday in Decem-

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ber in the resort when we all enjoy the Ocean City Christmas Parade. Elaine V. Jarvis, parade coordinator Ocean City

Potential Piedmont Airlines strike Editor, Some local mayors and city councils in some local areas have already been made aware of the potential strike situation at U.S. Airways Express carrier Piedmont Airlines. As a Piedmont flight attendant and Ocean City resident, I would also like to inform the members of our community about our serious predicament so they will not be caught off-guard should we be left with no other option than to strike.

After the sacrifices we made during our airline’s bankruptcy in 2003, we haven’t had a single pay raise in three years and are working at pay rates that date back to 2000. Since April 2009, our union, the Association of Flight Attendants, has been in negotiations with Piedmont management, trying to come to a fair agreement, but all that management has offered is regressive proposals. Our backs are up against the wall and we are asking for your support. If management continues to refuse no negotiate in good faith, we will have no alternative but to strike. Please show your support for the hard working Piedmont flight attendants by talking with your elected officials. Doug Antos Ocean City

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Portable trailer will provide ‘OC Experience’ at regional trade, travel shows LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Dec. 7, 2012) The objective of “OC Experience,” the resort’s newest marketing initiative, is to enlighten trade and travel shows attendees about Ocean City and all it has to offer. “In tourism and destination [vacation] marketing you always have to be aggressive,” said Brad Hoffman of Ocean Citybased Spark Productions LLC. Hoffman said Ocean City had not been present at a number of big trade and travel shows, but its competitors, such as Myrtle Beach, Atlantic City and Virginia

Beach, were. The “OC Experience” concept, which took about two years to refine and perfect, will feature the excitement of an Ocean City vacation through technology and social media all within an interactive booth. The 10-foot by 20-foot traveling mobile booth design will be constructed by MODdisplays of Virginia. Hoffman said it will take about five days to construct. It can also be easily scaled down to a 10-foot by 10-foot space so that it can be used by other city staff and volunteers. “It’s designed to be the most exciting and coolest booth at these shows,” Hoffman said. “You want to stand out.”

Spark Productions will operate and manage the booth, which is owned by the town, while at travel shows. Three televisions will be set up in the booth. One will feature vintage footage of Ocean City, while the other will play current video of what the town has to offer, such as the beach, Boardwalk, special events and recreational activities. The center “smart” television will be computer based, Hoffman said. If a visitor is interested in fishing, Hoffman can bring up a video about that activity. If they like cars, he can show them the events in Ocean City that feature automobiles. They can also book vacations on the spot.

“People are very visual and they want to see things,” he said. “It’s all about building relationships with new customers, that’s my goal.” To get travel show attendees into the “OC Experience” booth, a grand prize vacation package will be up for grabs. “Beach Bucks,” which includes discounts for Ocean City restaurants and attractions, will also be presented to those who visit the booth. Resort businesses that want to be a part of the “Beach Bucks” program and provide coupons and vouchers can contact Hoffman at 443-497-3671. See SPARK on Page 27

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More ‘meat’ to be added to city tourism site following survey ZACK HOOPES â– Staff Writer (Dec. 7, 2012) Ocean City’s own tourism Web site will be undergoing some considerable upgrades before next season in order to play to what visitors appear to want most: the ability to find cheap hotel rooms quickly. “We completed, over the summer, some accommodations research that we were instructed to do ‌ after there was some discussion about how to make the accommodations area, which is the number one part of ococean.com, more beneficial to the site,â€? said MGH President Andy Malis.

Malis’ company is the city’s contracted marketing agency, handling most of the resort’s municipally funded advertising work with a budget of roughly $4 million. One of MGH’s major tools is the ococean.com Web site, which was conceived as a central hub for trip planning in the resort. Although ococean.com provides a large, searchable listing of all the resort’s lodging, it is not a booking service in itself. Patrons are re-directed to the Web sites of hotels, motels, and condos themselves to reserve their rooms. Although the idea of incorporating a centralized booking engine into the site has come up before, the city has balked at the

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ratio almost as high as it does for younger students, at 91.3 percent. The county, it would seem, is nearly immune to the nationwide problem of the achievement gap between low-end and high-end students widening as they get older. “This takes place in spite of having stagnant revenues,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jerry Wilson. For the past 10 years, Worcester also has conducted an in-depth survey of parents, the results of which were presented Tuesday by district Public Relations Coordinator Barb Witherow. The survey has been particularly informative over the past five years, Witherow said, in which returns have exceeded 65 percent. The steadiest trends in the survey, according to Witherow, are the increasing approval ratings for the district’s special programs. Kindergarten approval, for example, went from 73 percent in 2001 to 98 percent in 2012. Similar boosts were seen in special education, after-school enrichment, technical education, and foreign language instruction. The major demand from parents, Witherow said, continues to be for more staff and smaller class sizes. “I believe we are the only school system in the state that surveys our stakeholders the way we do,” Rothermel said. The bulk of Tuesday’s meeting consisted of the presentation of funding priorities and requests from individual schools’ School Improvement Advisory Committees (SAIC), which consist largely of Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) members. For the majority of schools, the main request seemed to be the maintenance of current staff levels. A few further articulated their need for staffing increases, in particular representatives from Ocean City Elementary School. “We understand that, overall, Worcester County student population has been decreasing,” said OCES SAIC member Jeanice Dolan. “However, OCES enrollment has increased 33 percent in the past 10 years.” According to the data presented by

Dolan and OCES PTA President Sheri Conner, the school now has 678 students and is on track to enroll even more than projected by the beginning of the next school year. This is a higher population than any of the county’s other elementary or middle-level schools, except for Berlin Intermediate School, which has 734 students. But while county middle schools receive staff based on a student-weighted formula, no such method exists for elementary schools, Dolan said. “We would ask that the board develop a student-weighted formula for the allocation or reallocation of resources,” Dolan said. “We are simply asking for the same consideration for a standard for Ocean City Elementary and elementary schools around the county. Despite being almost as large as BIS, Dolan said, OCES lacks the additional part-time school nurse that BIS has. BIS also has two guidance counselors and a guidance secretary, while OCES has a sole counselor. And BIS has three music teachers, while OCES has one and another half-timer. OCES would request, Dolan said, that the board allocate a guidance secretary and a part-time nurse to the school, as well as making its part-time music teacher full time. “The addition of a guidance secretary would allow our guidance counselor to focus more on student services and less on clerical work,” Dolan said. In expectation of further long-term growth, Dolan also noted that the school’s increasing class sizes would need to be dealt with. OCES studentteacher ratio is higher than elsewhere in the county, she said. In third grade classrooms, for example, the county’s other four elementary schools have a class size of 14 or 15 students. That number is 22 students for OCES. While receptive to all the requests, officials cautioned that the current economic climate meant that little of what was wanted would be received. “I wholeheartedly wish that we could have everything that you’ve asked for,” Wilson told the room. “But those requests far exceed what we’ll be able to accomplish. That’s the frank reality.”

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Hoffman said he can also take photos of people in the booth, which can be uploaded to social media sites. “The goal is to collect data and get email addresses and have them book a vacation while they’re there,” he said. Spark Productions appeared before the mayor and Ocean City Council three times seeking approval and funding. Last February, Hoffman first presented the OC Experience as a big tractortrailer covered in images of Ocean City that would be taken to major fairs, public events and travel shows to promote the town as a vacation destination. The idea was well received by the mayor and City Council, Hoffman said, but it needed to be refined. The cost was estimated around $280,000, he said. A year later, Hoffman went back to the mayor and council with a smaller version, that featured a trailer that could be hauled behind a vehicle. The mobile billboard trailer could transport a portable booth to feature at shows. At that time, the estimated total budget for the project was $180,000. The council encouraged Spark Productions to work with Ocean City’s Tourism Department, Tourism Advisory Board, and the city’s advertising firm, MGH, to

develop the idea. In March, Hoffman met with the mayor and council for the third time. During the session, Tourism Director Donna Abbott recommended that the town participate in several travel shows with OC Experience in 2013. She had recently attended a travel show in Washington D.C and saw the need for Ocean City to be at these events. The council approved the booth project and allocated $85,000 of the marketing budget to the “OC Experience.” “Money, time and a lot of effort went into creating this project and to make sure it would be the best strategic marketing tool,” Hoffman said. “And the whole time we were given support [by the mayor and City Council]. It was refined to the 10th degree, but I never got discouraged, [I was] just focused.” The “OC Experience” booth is scheduled to be on display at several shows in 2013 including the Philadelphia Inquirer Travel Show, Jan. 26-27, and the Travel & Adventure Show in Washington D.C, March 8-9. Besides the travel shows, Spark Productions will set up and operate the booth at several Ocean City events. Hoffman said he wants to expand the idea and attend more shows each year.

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“is not a surprise when you do an online survey.� Income levels, however, were more representative of the middle-class American vacationer. Seventy-five percent reported a household income of between $35,000 and $124,000. Pennsylvania residents also dominated the sampling, at 38 percent of responders being from the Keystone state. Seventy-six percent were married, and 52 percent had children living at home. Forty-four percent reported traveling primarily as a family with children, and 31 percent reported traveling primarily as a couple. Councilman Brent Ashley asked Malis why the number of family travelers seemed, to him, to be low. Ashley said that a similar study he had found from Wildwood, N.J. indicated that 75 percent of their visitors traveled with family.

Malis cautioned that the survey could not be trusted to represent Ocean City’s total visitorship, but instead simply represented the people who visit the Web site and are willing to take Web surveys, and was intended to help judge the feasibility of changes to the site. “The purpose of this data is not to find out information about who’s visiting the town, it was to see who responds to the survey,� Malis said. A larger demographic survey of the resort had been done by MGH last year and the results did include a higher family representation, “although not as high as you’d think,� Malis said. “There were a lot more couples, people coming for golf trips, things like that.� Of the online response group, hotels were the main interest, with 71 percent responding that they would look for accommodation there.

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Custer retires from OCPD as force’s most senior woman ZACK HOOPES ■Staff Writer

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OCPD Chief Bernadette DiPino made the announcement at this week’s mayor and City Council meeting, where she thanked Custer for her extensive service and presented Custer with her retirement badge. “Anyone that knows anything about a police officer’s badge knows that the day you get this, nothing impacts you more,” DiPino said. Despite the years of wear and tear, Custer’s now out-of-service shield is still “just as shiny, if not shinier, because of all the things she’s done in her career,” DiPino said. Custer joined the OCPD full-time in 1984, after pervious service as a seasonal records clerk and seasonal police officer. She was promoted to corporal in 2006 and sergeant in January of this year.

In May 2002, Custer was the first officer from the Eastern Shore to be accepted into Johns Hopkins University’s Police Executive Leadership Program, a highly competitive three-year course of study for public safety managers. Custer also holds an associate’s degree in criminal justice from Montgomery College. DiPino also pointed to Custer’s leadership in founding several departmental initiatives that have become major elements of the OCPD over the past two decades. In 1991, Custer co-founded the department’s “morale committee” to enhance employee and community interaction, further founding the OCPD’s Christmas toy drive in 1994. She has also been a member of the department’s peer support team since 1998. Custer has also served as the department’s historian, heading the commit-

tee that put on several events for the OCPD’s 100th anniversary in 1998. Custer has received numerous commendations and citations during her career, including the OCPD’s Excellent Police Performance Award, Meritorious Service Award, and the Neighborhood Watch Outstanding Service Award for her work in preserving of the department’s history. Custer has also received two Maryland State Police Superintendent’s Awards, a Baltimore County Commander Award, and the Mid-Atlantic Association of Women in Law Enforcement Scholarship Award. Mayor Rick Meehan also presented Custer with a key to the city, which he noted was particularly poignant given that Council President Lloyd Martin is Custer’s brother-in-law. “This is only the second key that we’ve given out with all the names of

the new mayor and council on it, and I think it’s particularly interesting to see Lloyd as the (newly elected) council resident on this one,” Meehan said. “Without Regina, I would’ve never met my wife,” Martin said. “Was that after she arrested you?” Meehan quipped. Custer will remain in the area to pursue a number of personal interests. She is also a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker on 120th Street. Custer’s husband, Cpl. Albert Custer, is still serving with the OCPD. “I’m going to stick around still as a reservist. You can’t get rid of me,” Custer said. She also thanked her family for their dedication to her career. “They’ve sacrificed a lot for me to come in and do the job I need to do,” Custer said.

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Commissioners treat bidder on park projects fairly NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Dec. 7, 2012) Commissioner Virgil Shockley saw what he considered a lost opportunity Tuesday to save money on the construction of two parks, but other Worcester County Commissioners did not agree. The county had sought bids for the construction of a playground at John Walter Smith Park in Snow Hill and another playground at Girdletree Park. The playgrounds would be designed to accommodate both 2-5-year-olds and 5-12year-olds. A pavilion will also be constructed at the Girdletree Park, which is the county’s newest park and is being built on land donated by the Girdletree Volunteer Fire Company. The commissioners awarded the work for each park to West Recreation of Queenstown. That company bid $112,479 for the Girdletree Park playground work and $69,115 for the work at

John Walter Smith Park. Shockley wanted someone to contact West Recreation to ask if the work could be done for less money since that company would be in the county doing both jobs. “They’re already going to be here,” Shockley said. He wanted to know if anyone had asked the company if it would do the work for less money. “There’s a heck of an opportunity here,” Shockley said. County attorney Sonny Bloxom did not share Shockley’s enthusiasm. “It’s really unfair, I think,” Bloxom said. Commissioner Madison Bunting agreed. “You’re going into bad territory,” Bunting said. Most of the money to pay for the work at the parks will come from Program Open Space, the state program that uses land transfer taxes for park and recreational projects. The Program Open Space funds will pay for 90 percent of the

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Maryland gets no lease for wind ALEXANDER PYLES ■ The Daily Record Newswire (Dec. 7, 2012) Maryland was not included in the first batch of states for which the U.S. Department of the Interior will lease land for the development of offshore wind turbines, but the decision was no surprise to state officials. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced Friday that it would sell leases to companies interested in land off the coast of Virginia and in a shared area off the coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Officials at the Maryland Energy Administration said they did not expect to be included in the first round of lease sales, in part because the state has identified two geographic areas for potential offshore wind farms. That has made preparation more complex than in other states. Andrew Gohn, the energy administration’s senior clean energy program manager for wind, said the state was still expecting to sell offshore leases next year. “We’re setting up the next task force meeting with BOEM,” Gohn said. “We’re optimistic with moving forward with a proposed sale notice.” Gov. Martin O’Malley has twice proposed legislation that would guarantee offshore wind developers a market if they build turbines 10 miles off the coast of Ocean City. The General Assembly has balked both times, but O’Malley has indicated he will back a similar bill in 2013. Takirra Winfield, a spokeswoman for O’Malley, said last Thursday that precise details of the legislation were still being discussed. Mike Tidwell, director of environmental advocacy group Chesapeake Climate Action Network, downplayed the significance of BOEM’s exclusion of Maryland. “If Maryland is not in the first round of leases, it has nothing to do with how advanced Maryland is in moving forward,” Tidwell said. The proposed areas off the coast of Virginia, Massachusetts and Rhode Island could generate enough electricity to power an estimated 1.4 million homes if energy-producing wind turbines are installed. The land off Virginia — almost 113,000 acres — could generate enough electricity for 700,000 homes. “Wind energy along the Atlantic holds enormous potential, and today we are moving closer to tapping into this massive domestic energy resource to create jobs, increase our energy security and strengthen our nation’s competitiveness in this new energy frontier,” said Interior Secretary Ken Salazar.

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Maryland taxpayers could face their own ‘fiscal cliff’ ALEXANDER PYLES ■ The Daily Record Newswire (Dec. 7, 2012) If Congress fails to prevent automatic tax increases by year’s end, the typical family in Maryland will pay a bigger bill than the typical family just about anywhere else in the United States. The Tax Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan tax research group based in Washington, D.C., found in an analysis of U.S. Census and Internal Revenue Service data that a four-person family in Maryland with a median household income would owe an extra $7,200 in taxes next year if some potential tax increases are not averted through lawmakers’ efforts to avoid the “fiscal cliff.” That’s the highest dollar-figure increase in the nation, and the second-highest increase by percentage of income. “If Congress fails to deal with the fiscal cliff, Maryland taxpayers will be disproportionately impacted,” said Scott A. Hodge, the Tax Foundation’s president. Much of the jump is attributable to more tax filers being forced to pay the alternative minimum tax, which is based on a formula intended to prevent the superrich from using deductions to drastically lower their tax bill. The alternative minimum tax kicks in at a certain dollar threshold depending on a taxpayer’s filing status, but that threshold is not adjusted for inflation. Congress usually makes legislative adjustments, but has yet to do so this year.

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The payroll tax credit, child tax credit and a series of cuts first enacted during President George W. Bush’s administration are also set to expire. According to some, the tax climate in this state has made matters worse than they might be otherwise. Anti-tax group Change Maryland has fought a persistent public relations battle with state leaders over Maryland taxes. Its chairman, Larry Hogan, former Republican Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.’s appointments secretary, has been a frequent critic of Gov. Martin O’Malley’s administration when it comes to business climate and tax rates. “O’Malley has raised taxes and fees 24 times, taking $2.4 billion out of the economy annually on the state level,” Hogan said in an emailed statement. “He ought to be the loudest voice advocating for hard-working Marylanders on Capitol Hill where the timing of these looming tax increases could not be worse.”

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(Dec. 7, 2012) Christmas in Snow Hill will be in full swing today for its “First Friday” celebration. Merchants and gallery owners in the downtown area will stay open until 8 p.m. Visitors will find special discounts, art openings, and light refreshments throughout the downtown. Pocomoke River Canoe Company welcomes Snow Hill Elementary School’s PTA, who will have baked goods and hot chocolate for sale. Santa will there from 5:30-8 p.m. for pictures. Pictures are free for PTA members, $7 for others. Eight local artists will demonstrate decoy carving in the firehouse from 5-8 p.m. on Friday and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Downstairs, the Middle School Glee Club will fill the air with Christmas songs beginning at 6 p.m. Paintings at American Art Gallery will be discounted. Nick Haglich will perform. Bishop’s Stock will host a Studio Sweep Sale. Sparkling wines will be available for tasting. Artist Nancy Carver Thompson will lead watercolor demonstration in her studio on Pearl Street. Flower Shop in Snow Hill will be open with specials of 50 percent off all Halloween and fall items and 25 percent off all Christmas items. Get 10 percent off Christmas ornaments and complimentary gift bagging at The Sassy Girl Boutique. Diane Armstrong is giving away a free gift with purchase at The Serenity Shoppe. The Palette Pantry is holding a mustard tasting with Margie Labeski and featuring holiday chocolates and gift baskets. The Blue Dog Cafe will feature Todd Crosby and WW Tunes. Opposite Directions will play at Harvest Moon Tavern. For more information, call 410-632 2080.

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the Demarcos, Ron and Peg Baunchalk, Dean and Kathy Foote, Dick and Kathy Kahn, Ceil Addicks, Neil and Kathy Foote, Cathy Bocci, Bill Taylor, Angela Rossetti and Dolores, of course. Town folks don’t waste time worrying about falling off the fiscal cliff. Missing that last step, maybe? They spend their spare time trying to help the area’s less fortunate. Trust me, I’m a sorry sight in the early morn. When I opened the garage door to retrieve the Post at 7:30 a.m. the other day, I unwittingly stepped out in the midst of what seemed to be the entire Public Works Department and equipment. Dressed in my mismatched, oversized purple pjs with totally spiked hair and bare feet, I’m sure I looked exactly like the old gal that pops up in my mirror from time to time. To say the guys were bodaciously, humongously discombobulated would be putting it mildly. Sorry guys, I’ll look before I leap from this day forward. Real class, these gents. They acted as tho they didn’t see nuthin. My words, not theirs. C U in OC Today!

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OBITUARIES Herbert F. Harris OCEAN PINES — Herbert F. Harris, 77, passed away Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at his home. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Herbert R. Harris and Dorthea H. Dannenfelser Harris. He is survived by his wife, Barbara M. Tucholka Harris, and three children, Herbert R. Harris II (Randy), Denise H. Herbert Harris Harris Harward (Nicki) and Wendy D. Harris Shipley. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Sarah E. Harris Dixon, Randolph D. Harris (Randy and Bladen D. Maynard; two great-grandchildren, Matthew J. and Emma R. Dixon; son- and daughter-in-law, Glenn Shipley and Lynne Harris; and best friend, Barbara Collins. Mr. Harris worked as an industrial engineer for Bethlehem Steel and retired after 30 years of service. After retiring, he and his wife owned and operated a florist

in Baltimore for 10 years. He owned two residences in Maryland. He had a passion for gardening and cars, and he played on a bowling league for 10 years. As a teen, he attended Poly Technical Institute in Baltimore, where he was class president, student court judge and a member of the National Honor Society. He excelled in mathematics and became a tutor. A funeral service was held Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Bel Air Memorial Gardens in Bel Air, Md., where he was reunited with his parents. Gertrude Manie Brittingham BERLIN — Gertrude Manie Brittingham, 95, of Berlin, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, in Indianapolis, Ind. Born in Willards, she was the daughter of the late Algernon Rayne and Manie Mitchell Rayne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Miles Brittingham Sr. in 1978, and a G. Brittingham son, Benjamin Britting-

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bury and Tyson Poultry in Temperanceville, Va. He had served in the U.S. Air Force, and was a member of Olivet Christian Church. A funeral service was held Monday, Dec. 3, at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Pastor Houston Hill officiated. Interment followed in Spense Baptist Cemetery near Snow Hill. A donation in his memory may be made to Olivet Christian Church Mission Fund, 1806 Honeywell Road, Snow Hill, Md. 21863. George F. Mause OCEAN PINES — George F. Mause, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, surrounded by family after battling a recent stroke. Born May 18, 1928, in Queens, N.Y., he was the son of George Mause and Dorothy Perry. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Marjorie J. Mause; children, George Mause Richard Mause and his wife, Debora, Carol Fitzpatrick and her husband, Timothy, and John Mause and his wife, Denise; a daughter-in-law, Donna Mause; five grandchildren, Brandon Mause and his wife, Kelly, Danielle Mause, Jonathan Mause and his wife, Angela, Jaime Mause and Jason Mause; three greatgrandchildren, Jacob, Brody and Jacob Mause; and three siblings, Charlotte Stutzman, Georgene Kaufman and Cecile McBride. Mr. Mause was preceded in death by his devoted and loving son, Daniel Mause, and his brother, Brian Mause. After 45 years in banking, Mr. Mause retired as executive vice president and chief credit officer of Midlantic National Bank in West Paterson, N.J. He graduated from Cheshire Academy in Connecticut, American Institute of Banking and Stonier Graduate School of Banking, Rutgers University. He was a loving husband to his wife, Marjorie and a loving father, pop-pop, great-granddad and brother to his family. He was a generous and loving man who was always willing to help someone else. He volunteered his time to the Ocean City Police Department as a reserve officer for eight years, just retiring this year. He was also an EMT and captain of the ambulance corps in Old Tappan, N.J., as well as a district commissioner in the Boy Scouts of America for many years. Mr. Mause belonged to the Community Church at Ocean Pines for 19 years. There, he developed many good and caring friends. He was also the treasurer for 15 years. He will be sorely missed by all. There will be a memorial service at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Community Church, 11227 Racetrack Road, near Ocean Pines. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Mause’s memory may be made to the Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, Berlin, Md. 21811.

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Approx. 450 couples initially expected to marry on 12-12-12 Only one pair set to ‘tie the knot’ next Wednesday in Ocean City celebration LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Dec. 7, 2012) Pastor Mary Mazzullo initially expected as many as 450 couples to be part of the “12-12-12 Wedding and Vow Renewal Event” she will host next Wednesday in celebration of the 12 years she has spent performing services on the beach in Ocean City. After all, triple-digit wedding dates occur only 12 times every 1,000 years. A massive ceremony was planned, during which Mazzullo would marry the couples at 12:12 p.m. and celebrate afterward with a catered reception at

Seacrets on 49th Street. Couples could choose from 12 entertainment selections provided by Gig Masters, and be part of a handful of record-setting attempts, such as Largest Vow Renewal/Wedding on 12-12-12, Largest Parade of Brides and Grooms and Largest Reception of Brides and Grooms. The cost for everything was $350, plus $250 additional for a personal photo shoot. Unfortunately, only one couple signed up to participate. “Many locations around the country have been planning 12-12 wedding celebrations. As I have kept up with them, I have been reading this past week that most have cancelled their events, due to lack of attracting as many couples as they needed to ‘break even,’” Mazzullo said. “12-12-12 seemed like such a great date — the last three digits this century.

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Sports Core Pool presents ‘Swim with Santa’ event Dec. 15 in Pines (Dec. 7, 2012) While the weather outside may be frightful, the Sports Core’s Heated Pool is delightful. Take the family to Ocean Pines on Saturday, Dec. 15, for the annual Swim with Santa. The jolly old elf himself will swap his red suit for a Hawaiian shirt, swim trunks and flip-flops. Join Santa in this tropical setting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., while he floats in the pool. Donations of food and/or unwrapped toys will be accepted on behalf of the Worcester County Sheriff Department’s Christmas needy program. The event is open to the public. Cost is $3 for swim members and $5 for non-members. Guests who are not swimming may enter at no charge. For more information or to register for this event, call 410-641-5255 or email info@oceanpines.org

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LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Dec. 7, 2012) All 10 Lady Mallards on the Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team are talented ball players, which is one of the reasons why the team is 3-0. “I think our biggest asset is that we have so much depth off our bench,” said WorcesCoach Page ter Coach Page Watts Rogers Watts Rogers. “We can sub almost everybody and you can’t even tell a difference.” Last Friday, the Greenwood Flames traveled to Berlin to battle the Mallards. The home team was ready from the opening whistle and by the end of the first quarter, the Mallards led 17-3. Worcester netted six points in the second quarter and held Greenwood scoreless to gain a 23-3 advantage heading into the halftime break. “I think we came out in the beginning of the game with a bang. We were on fire,” Rogers said. “Our fast breaks to start off were great. Our rebounding, our lay-ups, everything in the first four minutes of the game went perfectly. Then I saw the game slipping away really fast, so we kind of pulled the breaks back and went into a zone [defense] and … away from our man-to-man. We kind of strayed from our game plan a little bit.” By the end of the third quarter, the Prep squad had pulled ahead 30-9. Worcester went on an 11-0 run in the final quarter before Greenwood scored with about 20 seconds remaining in the contest. Senior co-captain Molly Marshall tallied the final basket for the Mallards in their 43-11 victory. “The girls are playing with so much confidence,” Rogers said. “Everybody’s been working really hard in practice, and our defense has been phenomenal.” Nine of the 10 players on Prep’s roster scored. Junior Lilly DiNardo and sophomores Cecily Sass and Sophie Brennan See MATCH-UP on Page 42

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Worcester Prep junior Ryan Nally makes a lay-up during last Friday’s game against Greenwood Mennonite in Berlin. Nally had 14 points and six steals in Worcester’s 70-27 win.

MENACINGMALLARDS Powerful Worcester squad smothers Greenwood Mennonite Flames 70-27, stops Chincoteague Ponies, 69-47 LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Dec. 7, 2012) The Worcester Prep boys’ basketball team improved to 3-0 with recent wins over the Greenwood Menn o n i t e Flames and C h i n coteague Ponies. The Mallards hosted Coach Keith the Flames last Friday in Geiger Berlin. Points were traded in the opening minutes until junior Billy Brittingham broke a 66 tie. Worcester then outscored Greenwood 6-0 to lead 14-6 at the end of the first quarter. “We did get off to a slow start for the first two or three minutes. I think the boys

were excited about the first home game, and it took a few trips up and down the court to get into our rhythm,” said Prep Coach Keith Geiger. The home team continued to dominate the boards, tallying 12 points and hold-

“I think with our game plan, and our players, I feel confident against any team.” COACH KEITH GEIGER ing its opponent scoreless for half of the second quarter. The Mallards went into the halftime break ahead 3012. By the end of the third quarter, they had built a 4818 lead. Worcester won the game 70-27. “I was very encouraged by

the way the reserves played,” Geiger said. “They played equal to, if not, more minutes than the starters and played just as well. I hope it gives them confidence moving forward.” Junior Jack Marshall led Worcester with 15 points. Ryan Nally, a junior, had 14 points and six steals. Seniors Zander Farr and Harrison Brennan each scored 10 points. “All in all, it was a good game and a good warm up to [Monday’s] game at Chincoteague. [It] will be a real test and a good measure of where we are as a team,” Geiger said. The team traveled to Chincoteague on Monday to battle the Ponies. The Mallards gained a 236 lead in the first quarter and led 45-19 at halftime. “We hit eight three pointSee BOYS on Page 42

The Worcester County Developmental Center, with OC TriRunning Sports, will present the Running for a Brighter Future event on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. The event will include a 10K race and 1-mile fun run/walk, which will both begin and end at the WCDC building at 8545 Newark Road in Newark, Md. OC TriRunning Sports designed the course and will be responsible for timing race participants. The cost to participate is $35 for those who register before Dec. 20, and $40 for anyone who registers after that date. Racers will be provided a T-shirt, while supplies last, and an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet post-race. If the runners have family or friends cheering them on, they may join in on the buffet for a $10. To pre-register, visit www.octrirunning.com. Participants may register on race day, beginning at 8 a.m.; the race will begin at 9 a.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit Worcester County Developmental Center clients. WCDC provides employment opportunities, skills of daily living training, residential services and community based supports for adults who live with an intellectual disability in Worcester, Somerset and Wicomico counties. WCDC enables its clients to become productive, responsible and participating members of their community by helping them achieve their highest level of economic and social independence. The run is sponsored by the Dough Roller, Jolly Roger at the Pier, Apple Drugs, the Bank of Ocean City, DeNovo’s Trattoria, Avery Hall Insurance Group and Pepsi Bottling Ventures. For more information, call Jack Ferry at 410-632-2382, Ext 121. Or visit www.wcdcservices.org for race information and a mail-in registration form.

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each contributed eight points. On Monday, Worcester competed on the road against the Chincoteague Ponies. The visiting Mallards took control early and led 18-4 after the first quarter. “Our starting line-up just crushed them. We were fast breaking, we were full-court pressing them and stealing the ball. They couldn’t get the ball past half court,� Rogers said. Worcester outscored its opponent 12-6 in the second quarter to go into the halftime break on top 30-10. The Prep team tacked 14 points on to its total in the third quarter and held Chincoteague scoreless. The Mallards won the game 48-20. “They played awesome. We made all our lay-ups and that was one of our goals,� Rogers said. “Our goals were to make the easy lay-ups and to talk a lot on defense and

get some rebounds.� Nine players contributed offensively. DiNardo led the charge with 12 points. Marshall pitched in with 10 points, Sass had eight and senior co-captain Meredith Smith scored six points and pulled down eight rebounds. “Everyone’s playing so well. There’s such a good spirit and everyone’s so positive. It’s just so much fun,� Rogers said. “They’re really confident in themselves, which is the difference from any other year.� The Salisbury Christian Jaguars are scheduled to visit Berlin today, Friday, for a 4 p.m. match. Rogers said the game will be a true test for the Mallards. “They would crush us in the past, by like 20plus points, but they graduated three of their best players who scored most of their points� Rogers said. “We were such a young team and now we’re finally older and able to compete.�

Boys face Salisbury Christian today at home Continued from Page 41

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Worcester Prep junior Lilly DiNardo outruns her opponent on a fastbreak during last Friday’s game against Greenwood Mennonite in Berlin. She scored eight points in Worcester’s 43-11 victory.

ers in the first half, so we certainly came out with confidence,� Geiger said. The Ponies put up a fight in the third quarter, but after eight minutes of play, Worcester was on top 57-30. The Prep team earned a 6947 victory. “The third quarter was a lot more physical, and Chincoteague did a good job trying to slow us down by playing tough, physical defense, but we finished the game strong. Now [we are] looking forward to playing Salisbury Christian on Friday,� Geiger said.

Farr scored 11 first-quarter points and finished the game with 14. Junior Matt Reilly recorded 15 points and eight rebounds. Brennan had a “great all-around game,� Geiger said. He netted 16 points, had seven assists, six steals and four rebounds. The Salisbury Christian Jaguars will travel to Berlin today, Friday, for a 5:30 p.m. match against Worcester. “I don’t know that much about the team other than I hear they are very well-coached. I think with our game plan, and our players, I feel confident against any team,� Geiger said.

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Hundreds of wrestlers to compete in SDHS’sWar on the Shore LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Dec. 7, 2012) Approximately 600 wrestlers will take to the mats this weekend to battle it out in 14 weight classes as part of Stephen Decatur’s 11th annual War on the Shore tournament at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury. Twenty-nine teams from Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., are scheduled to compete in the two-day event, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps. Todd Martinek, WOTS director and head coach of the Decatur Seahawks, expects the tournament, set for Dec. 7-8, to be a test for all competitors. It will feature a range of experienced wrestlers, from state champions to first-year participants. Several of the teams have also earned multiple conference, regional and state titles, and a few squads are ranked nationally. There will be a junior varsity tournament, as well. “This tournament is tougher than many state tournaments across the country,” Martinek said. As War on the Shore grew in popularity over the years, developing into one of the premier public school tournaments in the state, Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin became too small to host the event. In 2009, the competition was held at the Ocean City convention center

on 40th Street and included varsity and JV teams. Though the tournament drew an impressive crowd to the venue, the convention center wasn’t available in 2010, so rather than limit the number of participants, the event was moved to the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center. The Salisbury venue hosted the tournament last year, as well. First-round preliminary varsity matches are scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. today, Friday. The field will be narrowed down to the top 16 in each weight class, who will compete at 5 p.m. Varsity quarterfinals and consolidation rounds 1 and 2 will follow. Saturday’s competitions will begin at 9 a.m. with junior varsity quarterfinal matches on eight mats. Varsity matches are set to kick off at 10 a.m. The varsity placement (seventh/eighth, fifth/sixth, third/fourth and championship) matches will start around 5:45 p.m. on four mats. “[We’ll be] exposing our wrestlers to the best competition in the country. I would like four or five to place in the top eight,” said Martinek. He will use the tournament as an opportunity to gauge where his wrestlers stand individually and as a team against strong competition early in the season. Admission cost is $15 for a one-day pass or $20 for the weekend. Martinek said he expects between 1,500 and 2,500 spectators throughout the two days. For more information about the War on the Shore tournament, visit www.sdwarontheshore.com.

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LAUREN BUNTING ■ Contributing Writer (Dec. 7, 2012) As Congress and President Obama are facing the socalled financial cliff, one of the hot topic tax reform issues centers around the Mortgage Interest Deduction. It is possibly on the chopping block, or at least facing a major change under the proposal set forth by the liberal think-tank, Center for American Progress, who unveiled a report entitled “Reforming our Tax System, Reducing our Deficit.’ This CAP plan proposal would change the Mortgage Interest Deduction to a tax credit. Under the CAP plan, mortgage-interest would count toward an 18 percent tax credit, which would be phased in over time. The change from “deduction to credit” is designed to shift the benefits away from the wealthy and more toward the middle class. Cited in the plan, here is an example of how the CAP plan would work: Under the current tax code, for example, if two families both deduct $10,000 in mortgage interest paid from their taxable income, their actual tax benefit could vary greatly. For a high-income family in the 35 percent tax bracket, that deduction would lower their tax bill by $3,500. For a middle-income family in the 15 percent bracket, that same $10,000 deduction results in only $1,500 in tax savings. Under our plan, since both families paid the same amount of mortgage interest, they would both receive the same $1,800 tax benefit. What CAP has not provided though is the true financial effect of the proposed tax revenue change to the mortgage interest deduction. And, furthermore, the National Association of Realtors is opposed to changes to the existing policy that may harm the fragile housing recovery. NAR’s position is that the mortgage interest deduction is vital to the stability of the American housing market and economy and they remain vigilant in opposing any future plan that modifies or excludes the deductibility of mortgage interest.

— Lauren Bunting is a member of the Coastal Association of Realtors and a licensed REALTOR® with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.

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Welcoming guests to the Station 7 Restaurant in West Ocean City, from left, are General Manger Howard Bunting, Crystal Spears, Owner Todd Wampler, Stephanie Henson and Jade Culley.

STATION 7 OPENS IN WEST OC American fare menu has emphasis on barbecue, ribs, brisket LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Dec. 7, 2012) Station 7 Restaurant opened last Thursday on Route 707 in West Ocean City to the anticipation of many as a number of patrons stopped by Nov. 29, that first night of business, and since then the establishment has seen good crowds. “It’s been going well. We’ve been pretty busy,” said owner Todd Wampler, who noted that a number of customers have visited multiple times since opening day. “Opening weekend went smoothly. The bar area has been packed since we opened.” Station 7 operates in the building formerly home to 707 Sports Bar & Grill, which closed last December. Wampler, who has partnered with Ben Cooper, Mark Sens and Rob “Doc” DuVall in the business venture, took over the space Feb. 1. Renovations began immediately. Bricks and crown molding accent the top portion of the walls, which are covered in dark wood. The dining room seats about 90 guests, while the bar area can accommodate approximately 40 patrons. The “bone bar,” a counter in the shape of a dog bone where seating is available, acts as a divider between the dining room and bar area. More than a dozen televiSee OWNER on Page 47

Alysson E. DuPont, human resources manager at Calvin B. Taylor Banking Co. in Berlin, has been named one of Maryland’s “Next Leaders in Banking.” The award, presented to DuPont on Nov. 9, was first introduced in 2011 by the MaryAlysson DuPont land Banker’s Association, in conjunction with the Warren Group. The recipients, chosen independently by a panel of judges, are considered rising stars in the banking industry who have made significant contributions to their banking institutions, and communities in which they serve. “We are proud of Alysson’s professional achievements, and honored that she was one of only twelve recipients of this prestigious award this year,” said Raymond M. Thompson, president and CEO of Calvin B. Taylor Banking Co. For more information about Taylor Bank, visit www.taylorbank.com.

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Station 7 Restaurant opened last Thursday on Route 707 in West Ocean City.

Travis Hinman, CRIS, has been named Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley’s top October producer. Hinman is an account executive with the agency, who has seven years of experience. A U.S. Army veteran, he specializes in veteran organizations, Travis Hinman churches, contractors and transportation insurance. He volunteers with the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore organization. Hinman resides in Salisbury with his wife.

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Jackets and helmets donated by a number of regional fire companies as well as miniature fire trucks are displayed throughout Station 7 Restaurant in West Ocean City. These helmets have been converted into lights.

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Owner describes new restaurant as ‘high-class dive’ Continued from Page 46

sions have been mounted throughout the restaurant, and there is a 10-foot screen that can be pulled down as needed. Blue and red neon LED lights accent the room. Above the bar are lighting fixtures custom made with pieces of scrap metal by Luke Bavas of Creative Metal Works. Wampler said the reaction from customers has been “amazement of how different the place looks.” The theme of the West Ocean City location is the same as Wampler’s other two Station 7 restaurants: an homage to fire companies. The first Station 7 opened in December 2006 in the old Pittsville firehouse, originally built in 1929. The second restaurant opened in Laurel, Del., in May 2010. Jackets and helmets donated by a number of regional fire companies and miniature fire trucks, as well as photographs of firefighters at work, are displayed throughout the new 4,000-square-foot restaurant. The bar tap is a fire hydrant. The menu at all three locations is similar, except the West Ocean City establishment’s is a bit broader, with a few additional options. Wampler describes the menu as “American fare” with an emphasis on barbecue, ribs and brisket. “We’re a high-class dive. We’re a neighborhood bar and grill,” he said. “The Pittsville restaurant is more food oriented and a destination spot because people want to check out a restaurant in an old firehouse, and at the Station 7 in Laurel, the focus is on live entertainment and music … Here, we’re going for a Cheers-like atmosphere.” Wampler said he always wanted to open a Station 7 Restaurant near Ocean City. “I wanted to get closer to the beach and West Ocean City is a growing area,” he said. “I like this old building. That’s kind of what drew me to it.” The West Ocean City Station 7 is open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. After the first of the year, Sunday brunch will be available beginning at 9 a.m. The restaurant features a $7.77 lunch menu, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the week. Happy hour is offered Monday through Friday, 4-7 p.m., and all day Saturday. Nightly specials are also available. One of the main staples is smoked prime rib on Friday evenings. There is parking behind the restaurant.

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(Dec. 7, 2012) With so many older adults living alone and in poverty, some area seniors will undoubtedly be struggling to make ends meet this holiday season. That’s why the area Home Instead Senior Care office partnered with retailers and community organizations to make sure isolated seniors receive gifts and companionship through the “Be a Santa to a Senior” program. “Seniors faced with medical bills and the high cost of living can find they have little left at the end of the year,” said Claude Lewis, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office serving seniors in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties. “That’s not the only issue, though. Personal needs may become magnified for so many living alone with no one to share their problems.” According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 9 percent of U.S. seniors 65 and older are living in poverty and 27 percent are widowed. With the support of MAC Area Agency on Aging, Commission on Aging, Department of Social Services, the Health Department, area retailers, volunteers and members of the community, the local Home Instead Senior Care office collected and will soon distribute gifts to seniors who might otherwise spend the holiday alone. The “Be a Santa to a Senior” program kicked off Nov. 1. Christmas trees — on display

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Community programs designed to help less fortunate; monetary, food and clothing donations most needed LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor

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he Ocean City Police Department, Marine Corps League First State Detachment, Worcester G.O.L.D. and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department will again assist local families in need this holiday season, by collecting toys, food and monetary donations throughout the region. Representatives from these organizations said they have noticed an increase in the number of people looking for a helping hand this year, most of them because of the poor economy, job loss or unemployment.

Sgt. Ronnie Townsend and Public Safety Aide Leslie Santiago of the Ocean City Police Department load toys for the department’s Christmas Toy Drive into a van Dec. 2, during the Ocean City Parrothead Club’s 14th annual Hots for Tots Chili Cookoff at the West Ocean City Greene Turtle.

■ Toys for Tots: The Marine Corps League, First State Detachment, has organized five luncheon/dinner buffets to promote the 2012 Toys for Tots campaign. The remaining events are: Tuesday, Dec. 11, 5-9 p.m., at Slainté Pub & Restaurant, Route 54 next to Harris Teeter in Selbyville, Del.; Friday, Dec. 14, 6-9 p.m., at The Cove Bar & Grill, in Selby-

ville, Del.; and Sunday, Dec. 16, 1-4 p.m., at Magnolia’s restaurant in Ocean View, Del. Music will be provided by the band Imagine during all events. The organization began hosting luncheons in the early 1990s, according to coordinator Jack Carey. In years past, admission for each buffet was either a $10 donation or a new, unwrapped toy of

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equal value. Since the quality of toys donated had decreased over the past few years, beginning in 2011 the organization only accepted a $10 contribution as admission to the buffets. “[The quality of the toys] just wasn’t in the spirit of what we wanted,” Carey said. “We can do more with the money if we buy toys through the See COMMUNITYWIDE on Page 57

WORCESTER COUNTY DROP-OFF LOCATIONS FOR NEW, UNWRAPPED TOYS OCEAN CITY: U.S. Coast Guard Station 610 S. Philadelphia Ave. Town Hall, Third Street Atlantic United Methodist Church Fourth Street Layton’s Family Restaurant 16th Street VFW Post 8296, 66th St.

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WOC Station 7 wins top honors in chili contest LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Dec. 7, 2012) More than 500 people filtered in and out of the West Ocean City Greene Turtle on Sunday, Dec. 2, for the chance to sample chili recipes from 13 restaurants and to cast a vote for their favorite concoction during the Ocean City Parrothead Club’s 14th annual Hots for Tots Chili Cookoff. “It gets better year after year. It was a great day, especially for the Needy Program for the Ocean City Police Department and for Worcester G.O.L.D. and their families in need,” said OCPHC President India Bandorick. “I couldn’t be happier. We love working with Chad and Kelly Rogers from the WOC Greene Turtle. Their enthusiasm makes the event fun for everyone involved.” The chili blends had a variety of flavors and tastes — from mild to spicy and everything in between. They were served to guests in small portions during the contest, which has become one of the coastal area’s favorite pastime events, according to Bandorick. When judges counted the ballots, Station 7 Restaurant, which opened last week on Route 707 in West Ocean City, took top honors with its “Firehouse Chili.” The chili is served at the West Ocean City restaurant as well as at the Pittsville and Laurel, Del. establishments. The blend took first place in the contest in 2008 and second in 2009 and 2010. “We go for a well-balanced, flavorful chili,” said owner Todd Wampler. “It’s nice to have a new restaurant in the area and then win a local competition.” See HOTS on Page 52

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Berlin Victorian Christmas activities scheduled throughout Dec. Highlights of monthlong celebration include visits with Santa, carriage rides LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Dec. 7, 2012) An assortment of activities for the entire family will be offered throughout Berlin this month as part of the town’s Victorian Christmas celebration. “It’s a happy time of the year. We have nice, quality stores that are locally owned and operated,” said Victorian Christmas committee co-chairwoman Terri Sexton, owner of The Treasure Chest. “[Victorian Christmas] ties into the times of today, where you can shop locally in a small town. And just the feel of it, with the

horse and carriage rides and the whole atmosphere of the town brings you back to Victorian times.” Visitors like the experience of the oldtown charm, with the boutique stores, she said. The Berlin shops have been festively decorated for the holiday season, and many businesses will host special events and open houses during Victorian Christmas. Families are invited to join Santa for breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., on Saturday at Buckingham Presbyterian Church. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 and younger. Guests may also have their pictures taken with Santa. Tickets will be sold at the door, or reservations may be made by calling 410-213-2022. Also on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a blacksmith will make iron and metal wares in front of the Atlantic Hotel on Main Street.

The inaugural “Traditional Crafts Day” will take place on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Similar to Berlin’s Arts Night, this new event will feature traditional craft artists demonstrating and selling their work in participating businesses. Visitors to shops throughout the town will see these artists at work and will have an opportunity to purchase their handmade items. Sexton will host Faith Daye, who will spin fine fibers into yarn at the Treasure Chest. “It’s kind of a neat event featuring traditional crafts,” Sexton said. Children and adults can have an afternoon tea party and enjoy a fashion show at the Atlantic Hotel on Sunday from 3-5 p.m. The cost is $30 for adults and $20 for children 12 and younger. Tickets are available at the hotel or the Berlin Chamber of Commerce. Reservations are re-

quired. The event is a fundraiser for the town’s Victorian Christmas celebration. Another fundraiser for the annual activities is “Festival of Trees.” Many of the businesses have decorated trees, which are on display in each shop. Guests may bid on each tree for the chance to make their favorite their own, with funds raised benefiting Victorian Christmas. Bidding will take place at each business. Horse and carriage rides throughout the town will be offered from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 22. Rides will depart from the Visitors Center on South Main Street. Santa will be at the Visitors Center from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 22. Visitors to Berlin can learn about the town and the history of Worcester County at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum from 1-4 p.m. on Dec. 8 and 15. And children and adults can create their own blown glass Christmas ornaments every Saturday this month at Jeffrey Auxer’s studio, 19 Jefferson St. The cost is $25 per ornament. Reservations are required. Call 443-513-4210 to scheduled an appointment or for more information. Berlin’s Second Friday Art Stroll will take place Dec. 14, from 5-8 p.m. Downtown shops and galleries will be open late for the event. Each will host local and regional artists or musicians, and some will offer discounts for the holiday. Live Long Fitness’ fifth annual Reindeer Run, which includes 5k- and 1-mile races through the streets of Berlin, will be held Saturday, Dec. 15. The 5k will kick off at 9 a.m., followed by the 1-mile run at 10 a.m. The races will start at the Atlantic Hotel on Main Street. Participants are encouraged to wear festive attire. Prizes for the best costumes will be awarded. The cost to participate is $25 for the 5k, $15 for the 1-mile event. Awards will be presented to the top finishers in each age group. For more information, call 410-213-1078. To register online, visit http://octrirunning.com/ events/5k-reindeer-run-1-mile-fun-run/. Registration and packet pick-up will be available the night before the race, from 5-7 p.m. at Live Long Fitness, located in the Teal Marsh Shopping Center, off Route 611. On the morning of the event, registration will take place onsite from 7:30-8:30 a.m. A post-race party will take place from 6-9 p.m. at Burley Oak Brewery, 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd. The Worcester County Arts Council loSee SOMETHING on Page 51

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Horse and carriage rides through Berlin are available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 22. Rides depart from the Berlin Chamber Visitors Center on South Main Street.

Something for everyone on tap every week this month in Berlin Council. “It’s prefect for people looking for something original and one-of-a-kind that you can’t find in a mall.” For more information and a full list of upcoming events, pick up a Victorian Christmas brochure at any of the Berlin shops, contact the Berlin Chamber of Commerce at 410-641-4775 or visit www.berlinchamber.org. The Berlin Chamber can also be found on Facebook, www.facebook.com/BerlinChamber.

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cated on Jefferson Street is featuring its annual “Holly-Days” exhibit and sale of holiday-theme paintings, jewelry, ornaments, cards, pottery and silk scarves created by approximately 25 members. “Holly-Days” exhibit and sale opened Nov. 9, and will run through December. “Artists are bringing in new items on a daily basis,” said Anna Mullis, executive director of the Worcester County Arts

(Dec. 7, 2012) The notion of identity can in many cases be the probable cause for confusion. It is at this precise moment that clarity must be fully explored. On that note, let us decipher the similarities and differences of pancetta, prosciutto and bacon. These three pork products look alike, taste is somewhat similar, and can be often substituted for each other. But our exploration will allow comprehension to emulsify to the forefront and at the same time extend our knowledge in the vast culinary world of cooking. Pancetta and bacon have the most in common. They are both typically made from pork belly and both are cured for a certain length of time. Both are also considered “raw” and need to be cooked before becoming palatable. Pancetta is often called Italian bacon. This is an accurate reference, but unlike American bacon, which is most often smoked, pancetta is un-

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HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Make a start on that new workplace challenge. But get more information before you find yourself too deeply involved without knowing in which direction you should go. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might find things becoming tedious as your schedule slows down for the holidays. Use this time to get information about a possible post-New Year job change. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The creative Twin finds outlets for her or his ideas in the early part of the week. The practical Twin takes it a step further and rallies support to turn the ideas into reality. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It’s time to stop being intimidated by someone’s negative behavior. Start taking positive steps on your own to help strengthen your position down the line. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Look closely at that so-called golden opportunity. Best to be a cautious Cat who approaches things slowly, than one who pounces without knowing where you’ll land. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your apology can resolve that personal situation before it overshadows the holidays. You’ll feel better, even if you’re only partly to blame for what happened. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Avoid overtaxing yourself, even if your energy levels are high and you feel that you can do it all. Best to pace yourself so you won’t run yourself down before the holidays. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your sense of humor helps get you through a stressful period. Some of your quick quips can take the edge off any remaining negativity being aimed at you. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your artistic talents not only help you express yourself these days, but they also set up a line of communication between you and someone very special. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) It’s fine to appreciate the importance of “proper form” for doing things. But relax a bit in order to allow newcomers on the project to feel less intimidated by you. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Use your boundless reserve of optimism to persuade others to work with you to resolve a difficult workplace problem before it can ruin your holiday fun. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You brim over with self-confidence as you begin to tackle a new challenge. And, before you know it, you’re not alone: Others have taken the plunge with you. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a highly defined sense of commitment to others. You would make a fine social worker.

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Mother’s Cantina, located on 28th Street in Ocean City, had won the competition each of the past three years, but in 2012, its “Chili Con Café” earned second place. “Ryan and I are both disappointed because we live and breathe food. Our restaurant and our food don’t just provide our living, they are our passion,” said Neely James, owner of Mother’s Cantina with her husband, Ryan. “So yes, we’re disappointed that our best efforts didn’t give us the result we wanted. However, the Parrotheads said Sunday was their second best turnout ever, which is awesome, and thinking about that really eases our disappointment. Station 7’s opening in West Ocean City will also benefit from their title, and we are definitely happy for them.” Tern Grille in Ocean Pines earned third-place honors with “Chuck’s Chili.” The Greene Turtle West captured the “Best of Show” award for the crowd favorite chili station decor. Don Pielert and Mollie Wyatt donned Alice in Wonderland-themed attire while serving the restaurant’s “Mad Hatter’s Brew.” Other participating restaurants were Oasis Bar ‘N’ Grill, Liquid Assets, Harborside, BLU Crabhouse & Raw Bar, Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon, Coins Pub, The Globe, Seaside Deli and The Woodlands of Ocean Pines. “Everyone had a great time tasting chili, and as always, there were votes for everyone across the board,” Bandorick said. Visitors were asked to make a $10 do-

Kelli Duffy and Amber Lynch, right, serve Station 7 Restaurant’s ‘Firehouse Chili’ during the chili cookoff. Station 7, which opened last week on Route 707, won the 14th annual contest.

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APPEARING LIVE 19TH HOLE BAR & GRILL 9636 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 410-213-9204 Dec. 7: Scott Glorioso, 6-10 p.m. Dec. 8: TBA, 6-10 p.m. Dec. 9: Louis Wright, 9 a.m. to noon ADOLFO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 13th Street and the Boardwalk in the Beach Plaza Hotel 410-289-4001 Dec. 7: Rhonda Apple and Dale Britt (dinner hours) Dec. 8: Dale Britt on piano BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay 410-524-7575 Dec. 7: Chest Pains, 9 p.m. Dec. 8: Comfort Zone, 9 p.m. Dec. 12: Sir Rod, 8 p.m. COTTAGE CAFÉ Route 1, Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 Every Friday: DJ Bump, 5-8 p.m. Every Tuesday: Pub Party Trivia w/DJ Bump, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 8: DJ Zman, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay 410-524-5500 Dec. 7: OCPD Toy Drive/ Customer Appreciation Christmas Party w/Kevin Poole, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Hook, 9 p.m. Dec. 8: DJ Groove, 9 p.m.;

No Green Jelly Beenz, 10 p.m. Dec. 9: Jazz Brunch w/Everett Spells, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. GALAXY 66 66th Street, bayside 410-723-6762 Dec. 7: Philly George Project, 8 p.m. to midnight HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 Dec. 7: Red Solo Cup Night w/DJ Billy T, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 8: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, DJ Bigler 9 p.m. to a.m. Dec. 9: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T/ DJ Bigler, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 13: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. HIGH STAKES Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 Dec. 7: Lowercase Blues, 9 p.m. HOUSE OF WELSH 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 888-666-0728 302-541-0728 Every Friday: DJ Norm, 3-6 p.m.; Tony Vega, 6-10 p.m. Every Saturday: Tony Vega, 6-10 p.m. Every Sunday: Tony

Vega, 6-10 p.m. Every Monday: DJ Norm, 6-9 p.m. Every Wednesday: DJ Norm, 6-9 p.m. JC’S PUB 127th Street and Coastal Highway 410-250-BEER Dec. 7: Rachel & Marcus, 9 p.m. Dec. 8: Bog Bottom Outlaws, 9 p.m. JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside 410-524-7499 Dec. 7: Rick & Regina Dec. 8: Save The Day OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean 410-524-3535 Dec. 7-8: New Censation, 9:30 p.m.

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HOTS FOR TOTS CHILI COOKOFF The Ocean City Parrothead Club’s 14th annual Hots for Tots Chili Cookoff was held Dec. 2, at the West Ocean City Greene Turtle. Approximately 500 people stopped by the restaurant throughout the day to sample chili recipes from 13 local restaurants and to cast a vote for their favorite. Station 7 Restaurant, which opened last week on Route 707 in West Ocean City, took top honors with its “Firehouse Chili.” Mother’s Cantina, 28th Street in Ocean City, came in second place with “Mother’s Chili Con Café,” and Tern Grille in Ocean Pines earned thirdplace honors with “Chuck’s Chili.” Visitors were asked to make a $10 donation or provide a new, unwrapped toy for the Ocean City Police Department’s annual toy drive. Several hundred toys were collected and more than $1,800 was garnered. Monetary donations will benefit the 10 families (25 children and 12 adults) adopted by the OCPHC for Thanksgiving and Christmas as part of Worcester County G.O.L.D. “Helping Hands for the Holidays” program.

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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AE-American Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 19TH HOLE BAR & GRILLE, 9936 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City 410-213-9204 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual and family-friendly, featuring great American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner at affordable prices. Open seven days a week, year-round. Happy hour daily, 3-7 p.m. Entertainment Friday through Sunday. ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.ocmdrestaurants. com / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ADOLFO’S, 13th Street, on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-4001 / www.ocadolfos.com / $$ / V-MC-AE / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Northern and southern Italian dishes, prepared fresh daily. Quiet, intimate atmosphere for couples, room for large families or choose to enjoy our outside seating with views of the ocean. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. Open Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. ■ DEVITO’S ITALIAN DELI AND SUB SHOP, 143rd Street, Ocean City 410-250-1122 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Italian cold cuts pizza, sandwiches and subs for lunch and dinner. ■ DUFFY’S TAVERN, 130th Street, Montego Bay Shopping Center, Ocean City 410250-1449 / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Unique Irish tavern serving the best steaks, seafood and over-stuffed sandwiches. A local’s favorite with authentic Irish specialities, including shepard’s pie and corned beef and cabbage. Outdoor seating available. Open for lunch and dinner. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar

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/ Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ FRESCO’S, 82nd Street, Ocean City 410524-8202 / www.ocfrescos.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / On the bay, serving seafood, steaks and pasta in an intimate atmosphere. Reservations highly recommended. ■ GALAXY 66 BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / $$-$$$ / V-MAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Contemporary restaurant offering light fare and full entrees. Award- winning wine list, signature drinks and cocktails. ■ GIUSEPPE O’LEARY, Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City 410-213-2868 / www.submarinaoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Featuring homemade Italian cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. Open year-round. Happy hour food and drink specials Monday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. ■ GREENE TURTLE NORTH, 116th Street, Ocean City 410-723-2120 / www.thegreeneturtle.com / $$ / 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. ■ HALL’S SEAFOOD & STEAK, 60th Street, Ocean City 410-524-5008 / www.HallsOC.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving Ocean City’s finest breakfast buffet and all-you-can-eat sea-food buffet. Open 7 days a week, all summer. New menu serving old favorites and new treats. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-2131846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-caneat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / 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. ■ HIGH STAKES BAR & GRILL, Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 / $-$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live

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entertainment. ■ HOOTERS, three Ocean City locations: 123rd Street, Ocean City 410-250-7081, Fifth Street, on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-2690 and Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-1841 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS. Fresh new menu items include ground chuck burgers, green salads, world famous chicken wings with 11 flavorful sauces, healthy choice sandwiches and seafood. Fun children’s menu. Relaxed beach atmosphere. Full bar. Large flat screen TVs, attentive service by delightful Hooters girls. Wingfest: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-6 p.m., featuring 50-cent wings and awesome drink specials. Like us on Facebook. This is why we say Hooters makes you happy. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / 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 year-round 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 / $, $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Specializing in steaks and seafood. Open daily. Happy hour all day and night. Entertainment Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Casual attire. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7499 / www.johnnys56.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Pizza, subs, wings, salads, beer, live music, high definition TVs, surf, movies, BlueRay. ■ JR’S THE ORIGINAL PLACE FOR RIBS, 61st and 131st streets, Ocean City 410250-3100, 410-524-7427 / www.jrsribs.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / The place for ribs since 1981. Family-friendly dining. Angus steaks, jumbo lump crab cakes, prime rib, seafood, chicken. Early bird. ■ 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. ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB, 1 Mumfords Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org, www.theclubsofoceanpines.com / $$ / V-MC-AE / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean Pines Yacht Club and Marina is open to the public for casual waterfront dining. Fresh local menu, on-site catering and Sunday brunch. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ PHILLIPS CRAB HOUSE, 20th Street, Ocean City 410-289-6821 / www.phillipsseafood.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS

/ No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / The original Phillips, serving the finest seafood since 1956. Complete with allyou-can-eat seafood buffet, a la carte menu and carryout counter. Daily early bird specials and plenty of free parking. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD HOUSE, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1200 / www.phillipsseafood.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Just minutes to the Delaware line. All-you-can-eat seafood buffet, a la carte menu and carryout counter. Daily early bird specials and plenty of free parking. ■ PONZETTI’S PIZZA, 144th Street, Ocean City www.ponzettispizza.com / $ / MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Italian dinners, subs and homemade pizza. Happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Sports bar, live music on weekends. Light fare served till 1 a.m. Carry out available. ■ REFLECTIONS RESTAURANT, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-524-5252 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / 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 410524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SMITTY McGEE’S, 37234 Lighthouse Road, West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-4364716 / www.smittymcgees.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / No children’s menu / Full bar / Casual. Big menu, including hot wings and drinks. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE STERLING SEAFOOD GRILL & OYSTER BAR, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-524-5252 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / 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. ■ 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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organization. Last year, the money [that was collected] enabled us to distribute more toys.” Carey will send the monetary donations from the buffet events to the national foundation. In turn, he will receive a credit card to purchase toys locally. According to Carey, 98 percent of every dollar donated will be used to buy toys. Two percent goes to the national foundation to fund operational costs, expenses and for the salaries of about a dozen paid employees. The First State Detachment has also set up boxes for toy donations at drop-off locations around the area. For a list of the approximately 40 designated spots in Ocean City, Ocean Pines and in Southern Delaware, visit http://ocean-view-de.toys fortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lcosites/Default.aspx and click on “Toy Drop-Offs” or call Carey at 302-537-7272. The deadline to drop off toys is Wednesday, Dec. 19. The group will distribute the toys to various organizations, churches, Delaware and Maryland social services and the OCPD, which will hand them out to families in the Ocean City and southern Delaware areas. The First State Detachment has been collecting toys since 1998. The organization is based in Ocean View, Del., but meets at the VFW on 66th Street in Ocean City. In 2011, the First State Detachment distributed 8,243 toys to 3,462 children. “We’re finding the need is about the same if not slightly more than last year,” Carey said. While the requests for toys have gone up each of the six years Carey has coordinated the local drive, the total donations received has kept pace. The Toys for Tots program was adopted by the Marine Corps Reserve in 1947. In 2011, nearly 16 million toys were distributed to more than 7 million children nationwide. n OCPD Holiday Food and Toy Drive: Founded in 1995 by Chief Bernadette DiPino, Ocean City’s food and toy drive is a family tradition she has carried on from her father and grandfather, who were both Baltimore City police officers. Members of the OCPD, with the help of community organizations, residents and businesses, are organizing the drive. Last year, approximately 75 families, which included about 150 children, received toys and food, according to Mike Levy, public affairs officer for the department. “The Ocean City community is extremely benevolent and generous,” Levy said. “They realize a lot of people are hurting this time of year.” To qualify for assistance, families or individuals must be Ocean City residents or employed in town. People in need, but who do not live or work in the resort, will be referred to local churches or other organizations. The department tries to help approximately 75 families each Christmas, depending on the number of donations received. Levy said the police department began accepting names of people in need the week before Thanksgiving. As of Monday,

the list included about 50 families and calls are still coming in. Friday, Dec. 21, is the last day to donate toys and money to the drive. New, unwrapped toys may be dropped off at the Public Safety Building on 65th Street. Monetary donations will also be accepted at there, and at any Bank of Ocean City branch (account names are Town of Ocean City, Ocean City Police Department DBA-Holiday Food and Toy Drive). Checks should be made payable to “OCPD Christmas Toy Drive.” Donations may also be mailed to 6501 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Md. 21842. The money collected will be used to buy additional toys and food for the families. Toy donations have been coming in steadily. The department typically sees a huge influx of toy donations about a week before they are to be distributed. The OCPD recently felt a boost in donations, as it was the beneficiary of the Ocean City Parrothead Club’s 14th annual Hots for Tots Chili Cookoff, held Dec. 2, at the Greene Turtle in West Ocean City. Guests donated several hundred toys during the fundraiser. Donations will also be accepted during Fager’s Island’s annual “Customer Appreciation Party” tonight, Dec. 7. Guests are asked to donate a new, unwrapped toy or give a monetary donation for the police department’s drive. Members of the department will collect donations at the 60th Street venue. The party starts at 5 p.m. The Greene Turtle on 116th Street will accept toys or a $5 donation for the OCPD during a holiday party on Monday, Dec. 10. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. “We’re getting a lot of toys coming in, but money has been coming in slower than normal,” Levy said. “Toys are always awesome, but cash allows us to provide food to these folks.” Typically, between $5,000 and $6,000 is in the account by this time, Levy said. As of Dec. 3, there is about $2,500 in the fund. All toys will be distributed to families on Saturday, Dec. 22, at 8 a.m. at the Public Safety Building. Families will also receive a large food box or grocery store gift cards, depending on the amount of monetary donations the OCPD has received prior to that date. “The drive is twofold: to distribute toys and to make sure people have a hot meal on Christmas and do so as a family,” Levy said. For more information, to refer families or to volunteer on Dec. 22, contact Levy at 410-723-6665 or call OCPD Records Section Supervisor Michelle Monico at 410-723-6631, or Records Technician Tim Coyle, 410-520-5105. n Worcester G.O.L.D. ‘Helping Hands for the Holidays’: This Worcester County G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity) program is now in its 16th year. According to Director Darlene Onley, between 50 and 60 county residents asked for assistance that first year. Last year, 946 people (about 320 families) benefited from the program during Christmas. To make sure all needy families in the area are recognized each holiday season, G.O.L.D. crosschecks its list with other organizations to make sure everyone receives something. Onley began taking names in early Oc-

tober. There are many new families on her list this year as well as some familiar names. Because Worcester G.O.L.D has such a small staff and limited space, the organization set Dec. 3 as a cutoff date for accepting names, but she will still take emergency cases. On Monday, Onley said about 1,150 people (approximately 360 families) were on the list to receive assistance this year. “We’ve never had that many families on our list. There’s a lot of need,” she said. “This is a bigger year than what we’re used to and it’s going to take more money. No family will ever not get help if they are on our list.” The Worcester G.O.L.D. “adopt-a-family” program provides the basic needs and Christmas presents for local children and families, youngsters in foster care and vulnerable adults (single senior citizens and those adults requiring assistance), all referred by social workers, case workers at the Worcester County Health Department, county schools and clergy. People can still adopt families or individuals and supply them with toys, gifts, food and everyday items. Donations of food, clothing and toys are always welcome. The emphasis is on meeting the basic needs and what is indicated on the family’s wish list. At this time, more than 100 families are without sponsors. “We try to match a community sponsor with a family in need. When we run out of sponsors our volunteers will shop for those who haven’t been sponsored,” Onley said. “We have the most generous community. They always come through for the children. It’s the people who give, they are the ones who make it happen.” For the fourth consecutive year, the Ocean City/Ocean Pines Elks Club has sponsored a coat drive for Worcester G.O.L.D., as many people have asked the program for warm coats. Last year, 150 coats were donated. For more information, contact Onley at 410-677-6830 or visit www.WorcesterGOLD.org. Checks can be sent to Worcester County G.O.L.D. at P.O. Box 39, Snow Hill, Md. 21863. n Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Christmas Needy Program: For about 30 years, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office has assisted less fortunate families during Christmastime. Coordinator Dena Holloway said 525 county families (about 1,001 children) and 45 senior citizens were on the Needy

Program Santa House list requesting assistance as of Monday, and calls were still coming in. She began gathering names in early September. In 2011, toys, food and clothing were handed out to 579 families, which included 1,982 children. Seventy-nine senior citizens also received assistance. Many new families are asking for help this holiday season as well as ones that have in the past. She estimates the list will grow to between 600-625 families. “There’s more of a need this year. It’s so sad. People are asking for clothing and stuff to keep them warm more so than toys,” Holloway said. “A lot of people who have helped us out before and gave donations are now on the list.” Families or individuals in need are referred to the program from schools, churches, the health department, county agencies and civic organizations. Holloway compares her list to those of other organizations to make sure there are no duplicates. Toy, food and monetary donations are accepted all year because the organization has the storage space to accommodate those donations. Toys are coming in steadily, but financial contributions are lagging, Holloway said. Food donations, including canned and dried good, are also low. “We have such a great community and I know it’s all going to come together. I have faith,” Holloway said. Tyson Foods has again donated 400 chickens to help fill food boxes for Christmas. Mountaire Farms in Delaware has signed on to assist this year and will put together food boxes for families. Nonperishable food, toys, clothing and other items, for infants to senior citizens, can be taken to drop-off sites, including Calvin B. Taylor banks, Worcester County Liquor Control Board building in Snow Hill, Dollar Tree in Berlin and Denovo’s in Ocean Pines. Several schools are also conducting food and toy drives for the organization. Donations can also be taken to the Santa House at 5363 Snow Hill Road in Snow Hill. Mail monetary contributions to Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, 1 W. Market St., room 1001, Snow Hill, Md. 21863, Attn: Santa House. Food and gifts will be distributed on Thursday, Dec. 20. For more information or to adopt/sponsor a family, call 410632-4924.

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at locations in Berlin and Salisbury — featured ornaments with the first names of seniors and their respective gift requests. Holiday shoppers were asked to pick up an ornament from the “Be a Santa to a Senior” Christmas trees, buy items on the list and return them wrapped to the store, along with the ornament attached. The Home Instead Senior Care office will collect the items this weekend and distribute

the gifts next week. “‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ is another way to say ‘thank you’ to the many seniors who have made such important contributions to our community throughout the years,” Lewis said. “Helping a needy older adult can bring fulfillment to the giver as well as the receiver; it does make a difference.” For more information about the program, visit www.beasantatoasenior.com or call 410-641-0901.

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(Dec. 7, 2012) The Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks Department will host a Breakfast with Santa in the Ocean Pines Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 8-11 a.m. The breakfast is free to kids 4 and younger, $4 for guests ages 5-10 and $6 for those 11 and older. Santa will arrive around 8:30 a.m. and be available for photos. Cost for photos is $5. New this year will be a Gift Shop for kids to buy their parents or loved ones presents for the holidays. The donated gifts will all be priced under $1. Donations such as jewelry, coffee cups, lotions and other new items for men and ladies are appreciated for the gifts. The community center is at 235 Ocean Parkway. For more information, call 410-641-7052.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT fireplace mirrored in a glass of chardonnay. The velvety, romanticism of the dish relies on one key step. The timing of the sauce with the cooking of the pasta is imperative. The pasta must be hot when adding the egg/cheese mixture and sauce; so the heat of the pasta cooks the raw eggs in the sauce. Carbonara sauce does not incorporate many ingredients so the quality of the cheese is imperative. Parmigiano-Regiano is the best, but any good quality cheese is perfectly acceptable. Spaghetti alla carbonara can be served as an appetizer or main course. One does not know what one is missing unless they give it a try. Spaghetti alla Carbonara 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

6 ounces pancetta, cubed 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup sweet onion, minced 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon Herbs de Province 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup heavy cream, room temperature 2/3 cup chicken stock 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Regiano, plus more for serving 1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1 tablespoon bacon fat Freshly grated black pepper to taste 1. Heat two teaspoons olive oil in a deep sauté pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook for five minutes or until bacon is crisp. Remove and set aside. 2. In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil and sauté garlic, onions, parsley,

dried herbs, white wine and chicken stock over medium-high heat. You want the mixture to reduce by half. Make sure to scrape all the particles in the pan into the sauce. This is the caviar of flavor. 3. In the meantime, cook the pasta until al denté and coat with bacon fat. 4. Beat the eggs, one cup of Parmesan cheese, and cream in a large bowl, stirring well to prevent lumps. 5. While the pasta is still hot, return all ingredients to the sauté pan and mix well. 6. Serve immediately and top with a dusting of Parmigiano-Regiano and fresh ground pepper. Serves 4 to 6, depending on portion size Secret Ingredient: Generosity. “Generosity lies less in giving, much more in giving at the right moment” … Jean de la Bruyere.

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Santa Claus, shaking hands with 2-year-old Cooper Fleming, above, arrived with Mrs. Claus after the tree-lighting ceremony to greet visitors gathered at White Horse Park. (At left) This tree, sponsored by the Pink Ribbon Pinups, was decorated with pink adornments in support of young women everywhere who are battling breast cancer and in memory of those who have lost their courageous fight.

OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS The Ocean Pines Association presented its second annual tree-lighting celebration, accompanied by music, last Friday during “An Old-Fashioned Christmas” at White Horse Park. Businesses, community residents, civic groups and organizations had the opportunity to sponsor and decorate a tree, approximately 8 to 12 feet in size. Twenty-four trees, including a handful of smaller trees in the new “Children’s Tree Garden,” as well as larger trees sponsored by the Democratic Women’s Club, Arcadia Questers, Pink Ribbon Pinups, Republican Women of Worcester County and the Ocean Pines swim team, among many others, now adorn the park.

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The Delmarva Chorus sang upbeat Christmas carols during the event.

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A performance by the children’s choral group from Most Blessed Sacrament School opened the evening event.

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FRIDAY, DEC. 7 LAP TIME — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 10:30 a.m. For infants and young toddlers. Children will be introduced to songs, games, finger plays and movement activities. Parents and caregivers will learn new ways to communicate with their toddlers. Registration is required by calling 410-641-0650. ‘IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS: THE MUSICAL’ PERFORMANCE — Possum Hall, 441 Old Laurel Road, Georgetown, Del., 8 p.m. Performance by the Possum Point Players. Tickets cost $23 for adults and $22 for students and seniors. Tickets: www.possumpointplayers.org or 302-856-4560. 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. ‘DECK THE HALLS’ MOVIE — Mar-Va Theater Performing Arts Center, 103 Market St., Pocomoke City, 7 p.m. Featuring “Deck the Hall,” rated PG. Tickets cost $5. Tickets: www.marvatheater.com. Info: Box office, 410-957-4230. PICTURES WITH SANTA — Snow Hill Canoe Company, Snow Hill Road, 5:30-8 p.m. Snow Hill Elementary School PTA members receive a free picture. Pictures for non-members cost $7. Attendees can join the PTA — help the school, get discounts with membership card and free picture with Santa. Visit model train display on second floor. Santa arrives at 5:30 p.m., train garden open all evening. Info: Snow Hill Elementary PTA, 410-632-5210. BEST OF THE BEST EXHIBIT AND OPENING RECEPTION — Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th Street in Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Winners of first, second and third place and Best of Show at exhibits in 2012 will be on display and for sale. Works will be shown in conjunction with Holiday Show and Sale, which runs until Dec. 16. Open to public, Complimentary refreshments will be served. Gallery open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 410-524-9433.

SATURDAY, DEC. 8 TRADITIONAL CRAFTS DAY — Town of Berlin, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring traditional craft artists demonstrating and selling their handiwork in participating Berlin businesses. Crafts include rug-hooking, basket making and quilting, spinning fine fibers into yarn, tatting or lacemaking, knitting, bow- and wreath-making, hand-painted gourds and glass-blowing. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR — Salisbury Zoo, Critter Christmas, 1-4 p.m. Handmade crafts by local artisans. Info: 410-546-3440. CHRISTMAS PARTY — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 11 a.m. Fun for all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean City Library. Info: 410-524-1818. FAMILY BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AND FRIENDS — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 8-11 a.m. Fun, food, photos with Santa and other festivities. Gift Shop for

OCES RECOGNIZES TOP NOVEMBER STUDENTS Ocean City Elementary School honored its November Students of the Month on Thursday, Nov. 29, with a T-shirt and luncheon sponsored by the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club, and a cake donated by the OCES/PTA. Pictured, in first row from left, are first-graders Layla Hargrove, Gavin Solito, Rylee Houck, Kalena Ethridge, Hailey Smith and David Janney; in second row, second-graders Lucian Dyer, Eva Purnell, Sandra Pawlowska, Emma Sheppard and Collin Bunting; in third row, third-graders Jake Gillespie, Kamilla Dymova, Cyia Quillen, Lorelei Auker, Patrick Fohner, Matthew Burns and Logan Patrick (absent in October); and in back row, fourth-graders Gavin Conner, Tonia Wilgis, Steven Hoffman, Jacob Feldman, Ally Russell and Colin Porter.

kids to buy presents at a cost of less than $1. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, pastries, coffee, juice and milk. Cost is $6 for those 11 and older, $4 for children 5-10 years and free to children 4 and younger. Attendees are encouraged to take an unwrapped gift (toys, games, books, etc. for boys and girls) or non-perishable food that will be donated to the Worcester County Sheriff Office’s program for the needy. Photos with Santa available for $5. Info: 410641-7052 or www.oceanpines.org. WINTER WATERMEN’S FESTIVAL — Delmarva Discovery Center, 2 Market St., Pocomoke City, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet local watermen and hear their stories, enjoy music, free food samples, local artists. Info: 410-957-9933. ‘IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS: THE MUSICAL’ PERFORMANCE — Possum Hall, 441 Old Laurel Road, Georgetown, Del., 8 p.m. Performance by the Possum Point Players. Tickets cost $23 for adults and $22 for students and seniors. Tickets: www.possumpointplayers.org or 302-856-4560. COOKIE WALK AND COUNTRY STORE — Holy Trinity Cathedral, 11021 Worcester Highway, 9:30 a.m. until all gone. Variety of homemade Christmas cookies ($7 per pound), plus breads, jams, candies and gift items for sale. Info: 410641-4884. 4TH ANNUAL COOKIE WALK — Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway in West Ocean City, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Assortment of decorated Christmas cookies for $7 per pound. Cookies can be packaged with ribbons and bows. Truffles available for $8 per pound. Info: 410-641-3224. BEEF & DUMPLINGS HAITI MISSION FUNDRAISER — Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City, 5-7:30

p.m. Homemade dinner and desserts for donation. Benefits the church team’s mission to Haiti. Info: 410-289-7430. 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 2-22, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices, includes coffee and juice. Bloody Marys cost $3. Info: 410-524-8196. OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m. A Fishing Flea Market will be held where members and guests can take fishing gear (rods, reels, lures, etc.) to sell, swap or give away. Members asked to take non-perishable food item or cash donation for Diakonia. All are welcome. Info: Jack Barnes, 410-641-7662. TAYLOR HOUSE MUSEUM TOURS — Visit the Taylor House Museum, 208 N. Main St., Berlin, to explore historic displays of Berlin and Worcester County. Part of Museums of Worcester County traditional Christmas celebrations, each county museum will feature different holiday traditions throughout the month. A Berlin Victorian Christmas event. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA — Buckingham Presbyterian Church, 8:30-10:30 a.m. All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Santa available for photos. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 3-12 and free to those 2 and younger. Tickets available at the door. Info: 410-213-2022. A Berlin Victorian Christmas event. BLACKSMITH AT WORK — In front of the Atlantic Hotel, 2 N. Main St., Berlin, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Demonstrations and wares for sale. Weather permitting. A Berlin Victorian Christmas event. ‘DECK THE HALLS’ MOVIE — Mar-Va Theater Performing Arts Center, 103 Market St.,

Pocomoke City, 7 p.m. Featuring “Deck the Hall,” rated PG. Tickets cost $5. Tickets: www.marvatheater.com. Info: Box office, 410957-4230.

SUNDAY, DEC. 9 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, 9 a.m. to noon. With coffee and juice. Cost is $8 for adults, children 11 years and younger eat at half price. Info: 410-524-7994. ‘IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS: THE MUSICAL’ PERFORMANCE — Possum Hall, 441 Old Laurel Road, Georgetown, Del., 2 p.m. Performance by the Possum Point Players. Tickets cost $23 for adults and $22 for students and seniors. Tickets: www.possumpointplayers.org or 302-856-4560. TREE LIGHTING — Sponsored by the Sharptown Historical Commission and held on Main Street, 7 p.m. Refreshments to follow at Asbury Methodist Community Hall. Caroling and Santa Claus. Info: 443-880-0418. Rain date is Dec. 16. TRADITIONAL DECEMBER MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE — Lower Shore Family YMCA, 1900 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City. Registration at noon, race starts at 1 p.m. All level, adult riders welcome. Expert and novice courses. Riders will choose 10- or 20-mile races on single-track dirt trails. Refreshments provided and cyclists can ride the race course after completion, at approximately 3 p.m. Take a water bottle and snacks/pot luck. YMCA members and ESIMBA members $5, non-members $10. Register: 410430-4992. Sponsored by the Eastern Shore International Mountain Bicycling Association. Continued on Page 62

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erly Meadows, lubbyday@yahoo.com or 443235-1019. Sponsored by the Relay for Life Team of Community Church and Little Lambs, a portion of the ticket price will benefit American Cancer Society.

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MONDAY, DEC. 10

‘USED TO BE MINE’ FURNITURE CENTER — Diakonia Thirft Shop, corner of Route 611 and Sunset Avenue, Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 410-213-0243.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING — Berlin group No. 169, Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 2, 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, 410-629-1006.

SANTA CLAUS VISITS BERLIN — Visitors Center, South Main Street, Berlin, Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 2 p.m., through Dec. 22. Bring your cameras and visit Santa. A Berlin Victorian Christmas event.

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Sweet Adeline Chorus, 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 and singing in a barbershop format are welcome. Info: 410-208-4171.

SCENIC HORSE AND CARRIAGE RIDES — Visitors Center, South Main Street, Berlin, Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., through Dec. 22. Enjoy an old-fashioned carriage ride through historic Berlin. Free of charge. Weather permitting. A Berlin Victorian Christmas event.

ANGELS ON THE CAMPUS 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. FRIENDS OF THE OCEAN PINES LIBRARY MONTHLY MEETING — Ocean Pines library, large meeting room, 11107 Cathell Road. Coffee at 9:30 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m. Wendy Myers, program manager for The Cricket Center, explains the “Enough Abuse” program. Myers will show a short film that chronicles one child’s situation. Info: 410-208-4014.

TUESDAY, DEC. 11 YOUNG AND RESTLESS — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 10:30 a.m. For children ages 3-5 years. Creative science, art and music activities. Dress for a mess. Pre-registration required by calling 410-641-0650. STEPPING ON WORKSHOP — Selbyville Library, Del., 10 a.m. to noon. Stepping On is a well-researched falls prevention program. This free workshop meets for seven weeks (Oct. 30-Dec. 11. Pre-registration is necessary by calling Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268. 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. ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY HOLIDAY LUNCH, GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Horizons Restaurant at The Clarion Resort, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $15 and includes all gratuities. Hear about new Art Center, opening in early 2013; honor group’s volunteers; and elect board members. RSVP to ocart@verizon.net or call 410-524-9433.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12 PLAYTIME — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. For children ages infant to 5 years. Foster creativity and confidence with age appropriate toys, games and activities. Develop cognitive, physical and social skills through this interactive, free play program. Info: 410-208-4014. DELMARVA HAND DANCING CLUB — Meets every Wednesday at Skyline Bar & Grille at The Fenwick Inn, 138th Street and Coastal Highway in Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate les-

DECEMBER 7, 2012

A few of the students who will be angels in Worcester Preparatory School’s annual Christmas Candlelight Program on Friday, Dec. 7, from left, are Moorea Phillips, William Mumford, Ashling Marshall and Abott Browne. All of the students in Cheryl Marshall’s and Cathy Auxer’s first-grade classes will be angels in the afternoon program, during which classes in the Lower School will present melodies of the Christmas and holiday season to parents and friends. The characters in the Nativity scene will be played by students in Kim Law’s and Alayne Shockey’s fifth-grade classes.

sons, 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by dancing until 9 p.m. 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. BARISTA AND BOOKS — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 3-5 years and their caregivers. Stories, crafts, cocoa and pastries for the children. Freshly brewed coffee for parents. Info: 410-524-1818. STORY TIME — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 3-5 years. Stories, rhymes, finger plays, music and crafts. Info: 410-524-1818. STORY TIME — Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 10:30 a.m. For children ages 3-5 years. Stories, rhymes, finger plays, music and crafts. Info: 410-957-0878. 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. A $1,000 jackpot available, food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. No one under 18 years allowed in the hall during bingo. Info: 410250-2645. TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Wednesdays, 4:45-6 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: 302-436-3682.

THURSDAY, DEC. 13 ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT — Stephen Decatur High School, 9913 Seahawk Road, Berlin, 6 p.m. Presented by the Stephen Decatur High School Choirs, featuring Women’s Ensemble and Show Choir singing a variety of holiday songs. Admission is free. Donations accepted at the door. Info: Josephine Cover, 410-641-2171. 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.

STORY TIME — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 3-5 years. Stories, rhymes, finger plays, music and crafts. Info: 410-208-4014. OC AARP 1917 GENERAL MEETING — OC Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., 9:30 a.m. Installation of new board members and a homemade holiday celebration. Numerous travel opportunities for 2013 will also be presented. All persons 50 and older welcome. Info: aarp1917.org. CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 3, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 7-8 p.m. Support and information for those affected by Celiac Disease. Info: Betty Bellarin, 410-603-0210. WORCESTER COUNTY TEA PARTY MEETING Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., meeting begins at 7 p.m. All interested citizens invited to attend. Info: 410-430-7282, WorTeaParty@gmail. com or WorcesterCountyTeaParty.com. BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Lighthouse Sound, 12723 St. Martins Neck Road, Bishopville, 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410-524-0649; or Dianne, 302-541-4642. KEVIN CHESTER FUNDRAISER — Ponzetti’s Pizza, 144th Street in Ocean City, 6 p.m. Auction and live music featuring Full Circle, Monkey Paw, The Electric Co. and a special reunion performance from The Sophies. Cost is $10 donation at the door. Proceeds to benefit Chester, who is battling cancer.

ONGOING EVENTS TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR DISNEY’S ‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’ BUS TRIP — Depart Ocean Pines, Jan. 27, at 11:45 a.m. to arrive at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor around 3 p.m. Time to shop and dine before 6:30 p.m. show at Hippodrome Theatre. Arrive home by midnight. All seats center balcony and include bus transportation, driver tip and theatre ticket. Three prices to choose from: $65, $85, $100 (depending on theater seats). Reservations: Bev-

DONATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS DINNER — Noel Community is preparing for their 15th annual dinner on Christmas Day. Volunteers serve a free turkey and ham dinner with all the trimmings from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s bythe-Sea, 302 N. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City. The dinner is an important part of Christmas celebration for many, including homeless, unemployed, underemployed, shut-in and those who are alone. Noel provides gifts and toys to many who attend. Meals delivered to those who cannot leave homes, and police, fire departments, and other who serve community on Christmas Day. For monetary donations, make checks payable to Noel Community and mail to P.O. Box 1207, Ocean City, Md. 21843. Donations of non-perishable food and toiletries from individuals or organizations will be collected Dec. 22 and 24, from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Paul’s bythe-Sea. Businesses or organizations willing to sponsor a collection drive of non-perishable food or toiletries should call 410-289-3453 to arrange for the items to be picked up. CHRISTMAS TREE SALE FUNDRAISER — Annual Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club Christmas Tree Sale. Hours are Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and weekdays from 3-7 p.m. Located on Route 589 across from the Steer Inn in Berlin. All proceeds go into the scholarship fund for Stephen Decatur High School students. PINE’EER CRAFT AND GIFT SHOP OPEN — Pine’eer Craft and Gift Shop, White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Shop will be open Dec. 8, 9, 15, 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop features handcrafted home decor, jewelry and fashion accessories created by members of the Pine’eer Craft Club. HORSE AND CARRIAGE RIDES IN OC — Horse and carriage rides offered 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, through April 14 (depending on weather and ridership). General route begins at inlet lot and travels along Baltimore Avenue, Dorchester Street to Boardwalk going south around pier and back to the inlet lot. Cost is $10 per person for adults, free to children 3 and younger. Additional special Christmas route, Nov. 24-Dec. 16, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 5-8 p.m. Santa will drive the carriage starting at Sunset Park located on South Philadelphia Avenue, south to S. First Street, north on Baltimore Avenue to Somerset Street, south on Philadelphia Avenue back to Sunset Park. Cost is $5 per person for adults and free to those 3 and younger. Info: www.downtownassociation.net, 410-289-1413 or 443-783-1409.

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Now hiring sales reps and promo models for weekend work. Paid travel, $100 a day + bonuses. J-1 welcome. Experienced sales managers for travel also needed for PT/FT salaried position. Please call 443-2917651

YR rental-88th Street/Bayside, 3900 sq. ft. house w/option to buy-7BR/3.5BA 1blk-access to bay. sec. dep. & references req’d. No/Pets 410-251-1793

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Arctic Heating & Air Conditioning is hiring a Full Time Maintenance Technician Benefits following 90 days of employment. Competitive pay, please fax resume to 410-6411437 or call our office at 410641-1434. Part/Time Lead Generator$9/hr. + Incentives. Interested applicants should fax their resume to 410-641-1437 or call our office at 410-641-1434. Nite Club Taxi is hiring F/T & P/T Drivers. Call Michael 443373-1319.

Now hiring Stay at Home Moms, Senior Citizens or anyone who wants to work F/T or P/T, setting your own hours in your area & surrounding areas. For just a $10 investment you can make up to 50%. Call your Avon Representative Christine @ 443-880-8397 Visit www.startavon.com Use reference code: cbrown2272 to sign up online or email snowhillavon@comcast.net

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The condo association of a highly regarded, mid-rise, Ocean City building is seeking an experienced, full-time Resident Management Team to replace a husband/wife team that will be retiring in the spring of 2013. Applicants must have computer skills, maintenance experience, outgoing personalities, and the ability to interact with owners, tenants, contractors and government officials. References required, as well as an excellent credit history and resident management experience or equivalent. Veteran’s preference is a positive in the applicant evaluation process. Salary and benefits to be negotiated. Financial and police checks may be performed. Resumes will be accepted until December 31, 2012; interviews will be scheduled beginning in December, and the anticipated start date for the new team is about March 1st, 2013. Please send application including desired salary to: ccacondo@verizon.net or mail to: CCA, P.O. Box 456, Ocean City, MD 21843.

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RenTALS RenTALS YR Ocean Pines-Furn., 3/4 BR, 2 1/2 BA, W/D, DW, 1/car garage, Available Immed. $1300/ mo. + Utilities + Sec. Dep. No Smoking/Pets. Call 240-3819112 Berlin YR, 2BR/1BA, SFH with outbuilding and large yard for $800/month + util. pets allowed. Contact hall5774@aol.com or 410-726-7965. YR, Bishopville, 3BR/2BA, Mobile on water-near Williamsville. Unfurnished, screened porch. No/Smoking, No/Pets $850/mo. Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555

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Year Round Ocean City Condo - Gullway Villas, $1050/mo. Price Reduced! 2BR/1BA, W/D. Pool, parking. jlaw32@gmail.com or Jason 443-373-1419.

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Rent/Buy option-Ocean Pines. 3BR/2BA Rancher. Fenced yard, CAC, fireplace, screened porch plus two decks. $1,250/ month plus security deposit. 410-668-0680 1BR Nicely Furnished, 28th Street w/great canal view. New/carpet. W/D. Now to 6/1/13. $500/month + Sec. Deposit. Incl. util, HBO & ShowTime. 10% off if paid in advance! 302-448-9999 Ocean Pines, Y/R or Seasonal- 3BR/2BA, gas fireplace, sunroom, deck, shed, pets/ok. avail. Dec. 1st, $1400/mo. Owner/RE agent 443-250-6155 Y/R Rental Beautiful Bayfront Townhome-adjacent to Ocean Pines Yacht Club. Water views out front and back decks. 3BR/3BA, den, gated community, elevator, fireplace, garage. Partially furnished or unfurnished. Pets considered. 443523-2838 OC Yearly Rental. Fully furnished 1BR/1BA condo. 127th St. bayside. The Raffles. $800/ month + utilities. References required 1-410-320-4017/1-410827-3170

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 300 ROBIN DR., UNIT #213 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Linda M. Ropka dated September 29, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3889, Folio 330 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $84,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.500% 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, Snow Hill, on DECEMBER 21, 2012 AT 1:00 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 213 in the “Key West Villas Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $9,000 in cash, cashiers check or certified check is required at time 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 real property taxes will be made as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All past due property taxes paid 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 transfer taxes shall be paid by the Purchaser. Purchaser shall pay all applicable agricultural tax, if any. 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 for-

feited. 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, Jacob Geesing, Carrie M. Ward, David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees OCD-12/6/3t ___________________________________ 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 2307 POINT’S REACH, UNIT #2307 BERLIN A/R/T/A OCEAN PINES, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Douglas D. Galloway and Sandra J. McAlisterGalloway dated September 30, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4550, Folio 115 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $368,000.00 and an original interest rate of 5.875% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on DECEMBER 21, 2012 AT 1:10 PM ALL THAT fee-simple LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 2307, Phase Three, in the “Point’s Reach 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 $35,000 in cash, cashiers check or certified check is required at time 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 real property taxes will be made as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All past due property taxes paid 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 transfer taxes shall be paid by the Purchaser. Purchaser shall pay all applicable agricultural tax, if any. 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, Jacob Geesing, Carrie M. Ward, David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees OCD-12/6/3t ___________________________________

SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 607 OSPREY ROAD, UNIT 2 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 CASE NUMBER 23-C-12-001144 Covahey, Boozer, Devan, and Dore, P.A. 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Cynthia J. Michaud recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4933, folio 239, and re-recorded in Liber 4986, folio 383, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Thomas P. Dore, Mark S. Devan, Gerard F. Miles, Jr., Shannon Menapace, Erin Gloth, and Christine Drexel as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 4933, folio 239, and re-recorded in Liber 4986, folio 383, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4933, folio 236. The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect

to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $20,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within twenty (20) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 10.12500% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason, there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Thomas P. Dore, Mark S. Devan, Gerard F. Miles, Jr., Shannon Menapace, Erin Gloth, and Christine Drexel, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com A4331863 11/29/2012, 12/06/2012, 12/13/2012 OCD-11/29/3t ___________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

FORECLOSURE SALE 12 45TH STREET, #401 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Statement of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to an Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland in Case No. 23-C-12-1371, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of the condominium building located at 12 45th Street. Ocean City. Maryland 21842. on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2012 AT 10:00 AM

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Legal Notices ALL that property lying and being situate in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, designated and distinguished as Unit No. 401 in the "Royal Beach Condominium", together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber No. 4481, folio 92, et seq., and pursuant also to the plats described in said Declaration, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Plat Book No. 200, folio 40, et seq. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, with no warranties or guarantees, and will be sold subject to a Deed of Trust recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber No. 4589, folio 496, said Deed of Trust having had an original principal balance of $900,000.00 on November 25, 2005. 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 amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in a cashier's or bank check, with the balance to be paid in cash at time of settlement. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. The undersigned reserves the right to waive the deposit requirements as to the purchaser representing the interest of the party secured by the Statement of Lien. Real property taxes, wastewater charges, and condominium dues will be adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All costs of conveyancing, including transfer and recordation taxes, shall be paid by the purchaser. The purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property. Purchaser agrees to pay to the Seller an Attorney's fee of $250.00 for review of any motion which may be filed with the Court to substitute a purchaser herein. In the event the undersigned is unable to convey marketable title, the sale will be null and void and the purchaser's sole remedy will be the return of the deposit without interest. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-11/22/3t ___________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10305 BRISTOL RD. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Charles R. Harman, III a/k/a Charles Harman a/k/a Charles R. Harman, II, dated January 18, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5052, folio 262 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, Snow Hill, on DECEMBER 17, 2012 AT 1:20 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 $24,000 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 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 #2011-17195) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Deborah K. Curran, Erin M. Brady, Diana C. Theologou, Laura L. Latta, Jonathan Elefant, Chasity Brown, Substitute

Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-11/29/3t ___________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 311 ROBIN DRIVE OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Robert Davis and Jeannie Keefer, dated May 14, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3724, Folio 304 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $229,500.00, and an original interest rate of 5.500%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on December 12, 2012 AT 2:00 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 is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $22,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, condo/HOA assessments or private utility charges, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, 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. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available legal remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. Purchaser waives

personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and 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 his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-11/22/3t ___________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 209 TRIMPER AVE., UNIT #12 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Michael B. Stambaugh a/k/a Michael Bruce Stambaugh, dated October 23, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4804, folio 384 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, Snow Hill, on DECEMBER 7, 2012 AT 1:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit Number 12 in the “Yellow Bird Condominium”, Tax ID #10-297400 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 $23,000 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

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Legal Notices 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 28147. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, John A. Ansell, III, Stephanie Montgomery, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-11/22/3t ___________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

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POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Theresa L. Stoudmire, dated March 21, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5082, Folio 198 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $106,051.93, and an original interest rate of 1.700%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on December 12, 2012 AT 2:20 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 is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $11,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, condo/HOA assessments or private utility charges, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, 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. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available legal remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the pur-

chaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and 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 his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-11/22/3t ___________________________________ 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. KATHRYN T. SKARZINSKI 23 Offshore Lane Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-12-000454

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 14th day of November, 2012, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 23 Offshore Lane, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by Howard N. Bierman, Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 17th day of December, 2012, 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 10th day of December, 2012. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $104,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Md. OCD-11/22/3t ___________________________________ 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. RANDALL R. HENIGIN MARY E. HENIGIN 105 120th Street, Unit #35 arta 105 Edward L. Taylor Road Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY,

MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-12-000603

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 14th day of November, 2012, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 105 120th Street, uint #35, arta 105 Edward L. Taylor Road, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by Howard N. Bierman, Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 17th day of December, 2012, 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 10th day of December, 2012. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $275,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Md. OCD-11/22/3t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD Thursday, December 13th, 2012 At 2:00 PM A request has been submitted to redeck an existing 4’ x 38’ dock and install a 10k lb. boatlift with all associated pilings and to permit an existing 8’ x 10’ floating dock. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 704 139th ST, Parcel # 9461A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Bayshore Marine Construction Owner: Brian Hartz PW12-098 A request has been submitted to mechanically dredge an area under existing boatlift (+-18 x 55) to a uniform depth of – 4. MLW. +-80 cy of spoil to be removed from site in watertight trucks to an approved location. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 316 Blue Heron Court Parcel # 5313A-9-1-0 0116-320445 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. Owner: Robert Johnson PW12-103 A request has been submitted to repair +- 75 LF of existing deteriorated timber bulkhead with vinyl sheeting

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Legal Notices for a maximum of 18” channelward. Remove existing 6’ x 75’ parallel pier and replace with 2’8” x 75’ (200sf) parallel pier; install 6’ x 33’ perpendicular pier, install 2 boatlifts and two PWC lifts with associated pilings. Relocate 3 existing mooring piles. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 1516 Teal DR Parcel # 3429 -35-0 -0111-039967 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. Owner: Jerrold & Deborah Priestley PW12-104 A request has been submitted to install one (1) boatlift and two (2) PWC lifts with associated pilings. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 321 White Heron CT Parcel # 5313A-29-1-0-0116320674 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. Owner: John Oswald PW12-105 A request has been submitted to install a boatlift w/poles and (after the fact) davit on an existing parallel dock for a total channelward of 41ft. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 237 S Ocean DR, Parcel # 8020A-1603B- - 5A-0 0117-201470 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction Owner: Emory M. Whitney, Jr. PW12-106 Board of Port Wardens Blake McGrath, Chairman Valerie Gaskill, Attorney OCD-11/29/2t ___________________________________

NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 12-44, on the application of Michael Ward and Linda Ward, T/A GEM Properties, requesting a special exception to reconstruct / replace a nonconforming structure, associated with a proposed accessory building for residential storage in an A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(5), ZS 1-122(d)(1), ZS 1-202(b)(4), ZS 1-202(d)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 5420 Snow Hill Road (MD Route 12), approximately 800 feet southeast of the intersection of Hopkins Lane and Snow Hill Road, Tax Map 63, Parcel 178, of the Quillens Survey Plat Addition, in the Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 12-49, on the application of Hugh Cropper IV, Esquire, on the lands of Williams Waterfront LLC., requesting a variance to reduce the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback, measured from the center line of a road, from 50 feet to 40 feet (an en-

croachment of 10 feet) and requesting a variance to reduce the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 30 feet to 25.6 feet (an encroachment of 4.4 feet), associated with a proposed single family dwelling in a R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-206(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located on the north side of Meadow Drive, approximately 800 feet east of the intersection of First Street and Meadow Drive, Tax Map 33, Parcel 346, Lot 15 of the Snug Harbor Subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-11/29/2t ___________________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 14930 Notice is given that the Chancery court of Sussex County, DE appointed David M. Hinkel, 114 W. County Road 575N, Shelburn, IN 47879 as the Executor of the Estate of Sally Ann Hinkel who died on August 10, 2012 domiciled in Delaware, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Catherine Potter whose address is 115 Old Wharf Rd., Ocean City, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester Co. 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. David M. Hinkel 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 29, 2012 OCD-11/29/3t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(3)(c) requesting a special front yard exception to maintain existing setback; pursuant to Section 110-94(2)(c) requesting a special exception to loading requirements for an onsite loading zone which provides 10’-6’ height clearance instead of 14’ as required by Code; and pursuant to Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special exception to parking requirements to allow 25 compact parking spaces (8’ x 18”). The sites of the appeal are described as Lots 10 and 11, Block 5; and Lot 11, Block 18 of the Sinepuxent Beach Company Plat, 1891; the lots in Block 5 can be further described as located on the west side of Atlantic Avenue (Boardwalk), between 4th and 5th Streets and locally known as 407 Atlantic Avenue; and the parking lot in Block 18 is further described as located on the west side of Baltimore Avenue, between 4th and 5th Streets and locally known as 411 Baltimore Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: ROCCO DIFILIPPO (BZA 2357 12-09400020) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-11/29/2t ___________________________________

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

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: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012 At 7:00 pm To consider amending Section 110664 of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, to include miniature golf as item (7) as a use permitted by conditional use in the DMX, Downtown Mixed Use, Zoning District. APPLICANT: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (FILE #12-14100003) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public 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 410-289-8855. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-11/29/2t ___________________________________ 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. DARYLL L. GRABEK 106 120th Street, Unit #404 arta 106 Edward Taylor Road, Unit 404 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-12-000972

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 21st day of November, 2012, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 106 120th Street, unit #404, arta 106 Edward Taylor Road, unit 404, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by Howard N. Bierman, Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 24th day of December, 2012, 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 17th day of December, 2012. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $176,459.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Md. OCD-11/29/3t ___________________________________ 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. SHIREEN RAMADAN 16 Decatur Street Berlin, MD 21811

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Legal Notices Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-12-000665

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 21st day of November, 2012, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 16 Decatur Street, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by Howard N. Bierman, Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 24th day of December, 2012, 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 17th day of December, 2012. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $153,600.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Md. OCD-11/29/3t ___________________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 14931 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Orphans’ court of Montgomery County, PA appointed John Collevechio, 10 Wheat Sheaf Lane, Edgleville, PA 19403 and Sharon Hamel, 648 Barrington Rd., Collegeville, PA 19426 as the Personal Representatives of the Estate of Joan A. Kucharik who died on September 08, 2012 domiciled in Pennsylvania, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is David R. Jewells whose address is 11954 E. Yardarm Dr., 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 law will be barred. John Collevechio Sharon Hamel Foreign Personal Representatives 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 29, 2012 OCD-11/29/3t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class “B” BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Harry E. Shepherd, 12616 Old Bridge Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Royette Tarry Shepherd, 12616 Old Bridge Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Ryan E. Intrieri, 10719 Admiral’s Lassie, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: Hooper’s Crab House, Inc. For the premises know as and located at: T/A: Hooper’s Restaurant 12913 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: Stockyard, Inc. There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center Snow Hill, Maryland, on: December 19, 2012 @ 1:50 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS OCD-12/6/2t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class “B” BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Harry E. Shepherd, 12616 Old Bridge Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Royette Tarry Shepherd, 12616 Old Bridge Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Ryan E. Intrieri, 10719 Admiral’s Lassie, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: Hooper’s Crab House, Inc. Caterer’s License For the premises know as and located at: T/A: Hooper’s Restaurant 12913 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: Stockyard, Inc. There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center Snow Hill, Maryland, on: December 19, 2012 @ 1:55 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS OCD-12/6/2t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for the transfer of a Class A Beer & Wine license as well as a transfer of location for Class “A” BEERWINE License, 7 Day, By Walid Saleh, 10114 Godspeed Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Natalie Saleh, 10114 Godspeed Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Ghassan I. Neshawat, 14445 Burntwoods Road, Glenwood, Maryland 21738.

For: OC Dollar Store LLC For the premises know as and located at: T/A: OC Dollar Store 203 North Philadelphia Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: Winners of OC, Inc. at 5 North Philadelphia Avenue There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center Snow Hill, Maryland, on: December 19, 2012 @ 1:40 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS OCD-12/6/2t ___________________________________

BID NOTICE TOWN OF OCEAN CITY Proposals for Engineering Services for design of the renovations and additions to the Fire Headquarters Building will be received by the Mayor and City Council at the office of the City Manager until 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 15, 2013 and then acknowledge at the Council Meeting after 1:00 PM. Copies of the REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL may be obtained at the office of the City Engineer located in City Hall, 3rd Street & Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland or by calling (410) 289-8855. OCD-12/6/1t ___________________________________ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON PA RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 14942 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Circuit court of Fairfax County, VA appointed Lillian Gigliotti, 7308 Peter Place, McLean, VA 22102 as the Executor of the Estate of Loretto D. Desjardins who died on February 07, 2011 domiciled in Virginia, America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Raymond C. Shockley whose address is 3509 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or deliv-

ers 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. Lillian Gigliotti 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: December 06, 2012 OCD-12/6/3t ___________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: ROBERT LEE LANDON JR. ESTATE NO. 14939

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Lou Mazzulli, Jr. of Hospital Support Services, Inc., 1020 Stiles Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at Worcester County Court House, Court Room 4, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 12/18/2012 at 10:15 a.m. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 12/06/2012 OCD-12/6/2t ___________________________________ 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. Cynthia M. Kirkwood Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C12001054

NOTICE ORDERED, this 30th day of November, 2012 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 1702 Cedar Street, Pocomoke City, 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

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Legal Notices shown on or before the 31st day of December, 2012 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 24th day of December, 2012, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $479,662.76. 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-12/6/3t ___________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Gisella P. Gonzales Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C12000931

NOTICE ORDERED, this 29th day of November, 2012 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 6 127th Street #406, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 31st day of December, 2012 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 24th day of December, 2012, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $151,000.00. 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-12/6/3t ___________________________________ 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 20815 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. LIZABETH C. LIND GORDON P. HARRINGTON 101 Davis Court Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-12-001121

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 27th day of November, 2012, by the Circuit Court of Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentionied in these proceedings and described

as 101 Davis Court, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by Howard N. Bierman, Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 31st day of December, 2012, 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 24th day of December, 2012. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $329,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court foor Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Md. OCD-12/6/3t ___________________________________ WILLIAM E. ESHAM III AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND PA 11047 RACETRACK ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811 410-641-5033

NOTICE OF BULK TRANSFER Transferor: Donaway Furniture, Inc. 13001 Coastal Hwy. Ocean City, MD 28142 Transferee: Furnish, Inc P O Box 397 Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Notice is hereby given that the above named Transferor will sell and convey unto the above named Transferee all the inventory of the business named Donaway Furniture located at 13001 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, MD 21842. The final purchase price of the property, goods and assets shall take place on Monday, December 3, 2012. It is anticipated that the debts of the Transferor to the extent of the sales price will be paid from the proceeds. The Transferee will not assume any debts of the Transferor. The property to be transferred is generally all of the inventory, which may be inspected at the place of business, above stated. The list of creditors may be inspected at the address of the undersigned attorney. Creditors claims can be filed with the undersigned attorney at the above address. William E. Esham III OCD-12/6/3t ___________________________________ JOSEPH E. MOORE WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON P.O. BOX 739, 3509 COASTAL HWY. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 14945 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EVELYN LOUISE HALLOWELL Notice is given that G. Scott Hallowell, 93 Ocelot Drive, Hanover, PA 17331, was on December 03, 2012 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Evelyn Louise Hallowell who died on November 19, 2012, 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 3rd day of June, 2013. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. G. Scott Hallowell 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: December 06, 2012 OCD-12/6/3t ___________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 14943 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ALFRED MASKERONI Notice is given that Alfred J.

Maskeroni, 2912 Crabapple Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042, was on November 30, 2012 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Alfred Maskeroni who died on September 9, 2012, 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Alfred J. Maskeroni Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: December 06, 2012 OCD-12/6/1t ___________________________________

OCEAN CITY TODAY Legal Advertising Call TERRY BURRIER 410-723-6397, Fax: 410-723-6511 or E-mail: legals@oceancitytoday.net DEADLINE: 5 P.M. MONDAY

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