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Staff Writer (Dec. 13, 2013) Despite a slight hiccup in the bidding process this week, the city fully intends to go forward with a massive security upgrade to the Boardwalk that will feature real-time monitoring of security cameras along the resort’s main attraction. City Council was slated to accept bids for the installation of the cameras and associated wiring this week. But despite a strong interest from vendors at previous meetings, only one legitimate bid had been received. Another was submitted late. “I’d hate to go forward with this taking only one bid,” said City Engineer Terry McGean. Council voted to reject the bids and reSee MORE on Page 4A

Abandoned crab pots deadly for bay’s terrapins State’s reptile becomes trapped, left to drown in unattended gear By Clara Vaughn

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Staff Writer (Dec. 13, 2013) Fog rolls in as two men hoist a derelict crab pot, carpeted with sea grass and other debris,

onto a boat off the shores of Ocean Pines. “That’s been down here awhile,” says Capt. Skip Maisel. Volunteer Marc Heim runs down a checklist — whether the pot’s metal or vinyl, if it’s salvageable or destroyed, what animals are inside — and records the pot’s GPS coordinates before adding it to a stack. The most important item on the list, however, is a box marked “turtle excluder.”

“There’s a reason why there’s legislation that makes turtle excluders a requirement on recreational pots (in Maryland),” said Sandi Smith, fundraising and marketing specialist for Maryland Coastal Bays. Each year, unknown numbers of abandoned crab pots trap and kill unknown numbers of the state’s reptile, the Diamondback Terrapin. To combat the problem caused by the “ghost” pots, Maryland Coastal Bays has been running a ghost crab pot recovery program. Each winter for the past five years, watermen have taken to the bays from Virginia to Delaware, col-

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lecting hundreds of the pots left by recreational crabbers and lost by commercial watermen. The bait in the pots attracts more than crabs, Smith said. Volunteers have pulled up to seven turtles from a single pot, often drowned before they’re reached, she said. But a small, rectangular opening in the cages’ sides, known as a turtle excluder device, or TED, can help. Recreational crabbers are required to have turtle excluders on their pots, but many simply aren’t aware of the law, Smith said. See SAVING on Page 3A

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As part of this year’s grant of $5,000 from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Maryland Coastal Bays is working to raise awareness of that law. The grant is funding a brochure and TV commercial about ghost crab pots and will help purchase up to 5,000 turtle excluders that volunteers will take to local stores in February and install on pots before they hit the shelves, Smith said. “I want the public to know about recreational crab pots and how important it is to use turtle excluders,” she said. In the field, four watermen will go out a total of 10 days this winter to scour the bays for abandoned pots. That’s more days than in years past and Smith hopes the ghost crab pot recovery program will continue to receive funding to grow. “We find a little bit of everything,” Maisel said, pulling ghost pots that he will power wash and reuse once crabbing season hits. He and Heim pulled more than 15 pots on their trip last Thursday, using only their sight to spot abandoned pots and Maisel’s knowledge of the best areas to look. “There’s a lot more out there,” he said. If Maryland Coastal Bays is able to secure the funding Smith hopes in the future, new technology like side-scan sonar and more days on the water could help the watermen and volunteers gather even more of the ghost pots. To learn about volunteer opportunities by distributing fliers, installing turtle excluders or collecting ghost crab pots for Maryland Coastal Bays, contact Smith at 410-213-2297 or sandis@mdcoastalbays.org.

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More Boardwalk cameras, active monitoring on tap ‘I don’t think this was something the council just thought up’ solicit proposals from contractors. Once a contractor is selected, the project is to be completed within 120 days. The city spent $76,000 this time last year on hardware for a new network on the Boardwalk, including 10 new cameras as well as fiber-optic cables, switches, and servers. Much of that installation was done when the Boardwalk was rebuilt this past year, with the actual mounting of the cameras in the coming weeks being the final step. Most importantly, the city has further plans to allow the new cameras, as well as the nine that already exist on the Boardwalk, to be actively monitored. Although tapes can be reviewed by police, no one is currently watching what’s happening as it happens. “Obviously they’re not helpful in stopping crime as it happens if they’re not monitored,” said Councilman Brent Ashley. “I’m assuming that now, if someone sees something happen, they can radio a police officer.” The city’s current interface will allow for active monitoring, McGean noted, once the city purchases screens and other necessary apparatus. These will likely be run out of the city’s 911 dispatch center in the Public Safety Building on 65th Street. “We already have the video control software,” McGean said. “We actually have over 100 cameras, mostly at the Public Safety Building, but it all works through the same software system.” “We have priced two workstations and a large monitor wall for the dispatch center to monitor not only these on the Boardwalk, but all the city-owned cameras.” McGean said he and other city staff had visited similar facilities in Baltimore to find the most efficient means of monitoring. There, a single operator will have access to dozens of cameras, but will not be monitoring all of them simultaneously. Most keep constant tabs on nine

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key angles, and can pull in other views if they need to look at something specific. “Generally, those personnel learn which cameras are the most useful,” McGean said. “They’ll usually pull up those nine, and have access to others that are in their district. They can pull up other cameras when they see something happen. It was very interesting how they managed it.” The city’s Emergency Services Department is “currently working on how they’re going to do the staffing,” McGean said. Although the city has had plans for years to improve the Boardwalk’s electronics, and add more cameras, the idea to have them actively monitored by law enforcement was pressed forward this past summer. Following a series of highprofile crime incidents, city leaders were on edge about the public perception of the resort and how it is being policed. “Just knowing they’re there helps a lot,” said Council President Lloyd Martin. Others have questioned whether or not the effort will have the desired effect, and why the city was rushing into a potentially costly monitoring program despite having never before monitored the cameras the town already has. “Does the council believe that we’re heading into an inner-city environment, where we need cameras?” questioned local landlord and frequent council critic Tony Christ. “Do we think that it would be prudent to get some feedback on the cameras we have sitting there, rather than never looking at them?” “They don’t just have them in inner cities,” replied Mayor Rick Meehan. “They have them in Towson, in College Park, and office buildings around the country.” “I don’t think this was something the council just thought up, I think it was something the police department sought and is integrated into as well.”

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S&P ups Ocean City credit score amidst recalibration of ratings Fiscal liquidity helps town gain better ranking; gets bump from ‘AA-’ to ‘AA’ ZACK HOOPES Staff Writer

(Dec. 6, 2013) City officials were pleased to disclose this week that one of the three major international credit agencies has raised the rating on the Town of Ocean City’s debt, a move likely due to the town’s improving fiscal liquidity as well as the recalibration of ratings standards toward such priorities. Standard and Poor’s, commonly known as S&P, has bumped the town up one notch from “AA-“ to “AA,” citing the city’s continued budgetary flexibility. The only higher rating, “AAA,” is likely not attainable for the town given its potential susceptibility to natural disasters, officials said. City Finance Administrator Martha Bennett said she had recently spoken with Sam Ketterman, the city’s bond counsel, who coordinates the sale of the town’s debt issuances to outside investors. “He does not feel that it’s economic [that the town is not AAA],” Bennett said. “He feels, and I feel, that it’s a very good rating given our position. They do

take into account the risk that we’re a barrier island.” The city’s 2013 bonds were scheduled to go to market yesterday, Dec. 5. The town is issuing $12.7 million in debt this year to fund a number of capital projects, such as the Ocean City Beach Patrol Headquarters construction and the Performing Arts Center at the city’s convention center. This new debt – and all of the city’s $87 million in outstanding debt, as of the close of the last fiscal year – exist as ‘general obligation’ bonds, meaning they are backed by the unrestricted fiscal resources of the town and not tied to any specific fees or revenues. However, the city does stipulate that debt on the convention center is to be paid back using proceeds from the town’s food tax. Both the new bond issue, and the city’s debt overall, now have “AA” ratings by S&P. “Both are a rating for the city,” Bennett said. “But they have to specify [both] even though we don’t have any odd debt out there that may have a different rating because it’s tied to certain revenues or such.” The city’s rating with Fitch and Moody’s, the other two major investment service agencies, have stayed the same. The last rating raise the city received was in 2008 or 2010, Bennett recalled, when Moody’s increased the town

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from “AA3” to “AA2.” Since 2010, all three agencies have begun to adopt what is often referred to as a “global ratings scale,” in reaction to allegations that their rubrics for municipal bonds undervalued them versus more risky investments such as corporate debt in the years leading up to the 2008-2009 financial crisis. Many mortgage-backed securities sold by commercial banks, which abruptly collapsed in late 2008, had an “AAA” rating from all three agencies, but were playing by a somewhat different set of rules. In the wake of the collapse, many analysts pointed out that banks were playing to the agencies’ rating rubrics in order to secure higher ratings on investment packages whose reliability was difficult to ascertain, at best. However, a

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Shepherd’s Crook re-opens in temporary site on Worcester St. Lands End Fellowship in downtown OC current location of food ministry NANCY POWELL Staff Writer

(Dec. 13, 2013) Although the Shepherd’s Crook was destroyed by fire Nov. 26, the needy people it helped may obtain food at a downtown church. Lands End Fellowship, which shares a building with His Praise Place, a soup kitchen on Worcester Street across from the municipal parking lot, is the temporary site of the Shepherd’s Crook food ministry. “We’re very thankful for Pastor Rich [Burkhard] to open this for us to do our outreach,” said Bruce Young, adminis-

trator of the Shepherd’s Crook. On Tuesday, volunteers at Lands End Fellowship, housed in a former restaurant, distributed food to the needy and will continue to do so each Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon for an undetermined amount of time. “We gave them the house,” Burkhard said. “They can conduct their business here the way they did up there. I just opened the door and put on a pot of coffee.” Theodore Handy was helping put out the food. “I’m here to help people,” he said. “I’ve been doing it for almost 10 years.” The needy and hungry could select from a wide variety of non-perishable food items. They could also help themselves to snacks and fruit on some of the tables and donated sandwiches. In addition, they were welcome to take an entire

tin of homemade cookies with them. “It’s amazing that we have people willing and able to donate,” said volunteer Charles Barkley. “It’s a major blessing. A lot of people here work on a seasonal basis and get unemployment in the winter. This place helps them have something to eat.” Volunteer Michael Taylor also showed up at Lands End Fellowship to help. “It definitely puts a smile on your face to volunteer because you never know when you’re going to be in the same situation,” Taylor said. “I call it ‘giving to receive.’ I’m receiving their happiness that they go a day with food in their stomachs. If all of us were like this, it would be a better country.” Next Tuesday’s food giveaway could be bigger. “Next week, we’ll encourage them to

bring their hot soup and chili they usually serve and they can serve it off our bar,” Burkhard said. Although the Shepherd’s Crook volunteers will continue providing food for the Tuesday giveaways at Lands End Fellowship, Burkhard said donations are welcome. His suggested items include small jars of peanut butter and jelly, small bags of chips, canned ravioli, Spaghetti-Os, candy bars and similar items. The fire at the Shepherd’s Crook, in the rectory of St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church on Third Street, critically injured a female volunteer and killed John Sterner, the Shepherd’s Crook client who was aflame when he entered the food pantry, and Rev. David Dingwall, who had been working on an upper floor. “We’re just filling the gap,” Burkhard said. “I think David would do this for me.” His Praise Place, which served free Thanksgiving dinners to 117 people on Nov. 17, continues to serve free dinners 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and free breakfasts at 10 a.m. Sundays. In addition to serving free dinners and breakfasts, His Praise Place opened a train garden to coincide with Winterfest of Lights, available for viewing noon to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays.

Increased emphasis on liquidity, ability to re-allocate revenues have revised their standards for municipalities to reflect how consistent we are,” Bennett said. “The criteria itself isn’t so much different as is the weight they give each item.” For the most part, this means an increased emphasis on liquidity and the ability to re-allocate revenues. In other words, if something goes wrong, a highly rated municipality will be able to cover its debt payments by other means. In Ocean City’s rating report, S&P notes that 54 percent of the town’s unrestricted revenue comes from property taxes, an income that rarely fluctuates given that the town can raise and lower the tax rate at will. The city also closed out the 2013 fiscal year with almost 21 percent of its operating budget remaining in cash reserves, which the town refers to as “fund balance.” This account is used throughout the fiscal year to cover the time gaps between projected expenses and income, giving the town the flexibility to spend money when it needs to instead of waiting for more revenue. “We would’ve been strong in either case, even if they hadn’t adjusted the criteria,” Bennett said. “The bottom line is that we’re rated on the median for U.S. local governments…typically municipalities, counties, and school districts.” Continued from Page 5A

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Double pole framework to see changes in winter, giving way to sleeker look ZACK HOOPES Staff Writer

(Dec. 13, 2013) City Council was considerably less aggressive in its criticism this week of Delmarva Power pole replacement project, with the utility company pressing that final judgment on the aesthetics of the project should hold off until the old poles are finally removed. “You’re going to have what we call ‘double pole’ or ‘double wood’ for a few weeks,” Delmarva Power representative Jim Smith told the council on Tuesday. “I know it’s not the most attractive thing…but in the February-to-March time frame you’re going to see that all go away. “I think it’s going to be a lot sleeker, a much better look than we have now and better from a safety viewpoint.” The council had previously questioned whether the city was actually getting what it agreed to with Delmarva Power transmission upgrade, which includes new utility poles along Coastal Highway from the 41st Street power substation to the 85th Street substation. The power company had first pitched

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(Dec. 13, 2013) The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will begin combating crimes against children by partnering with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. “It’s something that’s never been done in this county before,” Detective Cpl. Alex Kagan said Monday. “I just signed up for training.” Kagan’s work is funded by the

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United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The federal grant, administered through the Maryland State Police, provides equipment and training. The training is for law enforcement personnel who investigate offenders who use the Internet, online communication systems or computer technology to sexually exploit children. Worcester County detectives have come across child pornography before. “We’ve had quite a few cases in the county of possession and distribution,” Kagan said. The new system uses a meta data crawler to search for potential child pornography being disseminated in Worcester County and the surrounding area.

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Coast-wide or state-by-state flounder fishing quotas debated In 2012 summer season, just 22,617 fish landed in Md. out of 82,000 limit CLARA VAUGHN Staff Writer

(Dec. 13, 2013) Oversight of the recreational summer flounder fishery could take a turn following annual discussions by the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council in Annapolis this week. The big debate in the fishery is whether management should move toward a coast-wide set of size limits and quotas or continue with state-by-state regulations. The recreational summer flounder fishery is managed on a “target quota” basis, meaning states establish management measures such as minimum size and season dates to meet recreational harvest limits each year. In summer 2012, Maryland was the smallest-landing state on the East Coast, with just 22,617 fish landed out of its 82,000-flounder quota. That compares to around 1 million flounder netted in the top-catching state, New Jersey. Under current regulations, underquota states like Maryland are allowed

to set more liberal regulations the following season. The state-specific recreational management measures, then, have become known as “conservation equivalency” — regulations enacted by individual states to achieve certain objectives, such as reducing flounder landings. However, some groups and experts warn against continuing flounder regulation on a state-by-state basis, including the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, the body charged with coordinating the management of 25 near shore fish species in the Atlantic states. “Although the shift away from coastwide management to state conservation equivalency addressed the interests of some states, it created difficulties for other states as overages occurred due largely to state shares and limits not reflecting local abundance of summer flounder,”the ASMFC wrote in a press release last month. The goal of summer flounder management is to provide recreational anglers with equitable access to shared fishery resources. The ASMFC charges that the Summer Flounder Fisheries Management Plant (FMP) is not creating this access. One problem with the current model is that states based their targets on recreational harvest estimates for one

“A more realistic and flexible gauge of equitable conservation may be needed to enable the summer flounder management program to adjust to... changes in the resource and fishery” year only, 1998. “Fifteen years have passed since 1998. Even if the allocations were perfectly equitable when adopted over a decade ago, they are now likely out of sync, reads the ASMFC’s draft addendum to the fishery management plan. Moreover, the summer flounder stock has increased approximately sixfold in those years, the paper says. Shifts in the distribution of flounder to deeper, more northerly waters also pose problems for the 15-year-old data.

“A more realistic and flexible gauge of equitable conservation may be needed to enable the summer flounder management program to adjust to... changes in the resource and fishery,” reads the ASMFC draft addendum. Options for managing the 2014 recreational summer flounder fishery include enacting coast-wide management measures or relying on state-specific conservation equivalent management measures.

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(Dec. 13, 2013) The city’s police activity through November has continued the trend of the past few months, with decreased citizen demand for service and only a few upticks in select segments, amidst a general downward movement in major crime. According to data released this week by the Ocean City Police Department, this past November saw 8.7 percent less total service calls than November of 2012. While officer-initiated actions dropped 5.5 percent, those initiated by citizen complaints dropped even further at 13.4 percent. However, these numbers do not include routine actions such as traffic stops, business checks, and public assistance. If these numbers are included, citizen calls still dropped 12.4 percent over the same period last year. But officer-initiated service jumped 11.6 percent, for an overall increase of 5.5 percent. The OCPD and the city’s elected leadership have previously submitted that the decrease in citizen calls and the increase in officer-initiated activity are linked, with proactive enforcement from

officers lessening the number of issues noticed by citizens. This would point to a strategy often referred to as “quality of life” policing, with officers catching more and more minor violations in order to project a blanket of security and prevent more serious crime from growing.

“The increase in productivity does come back onto morale and esprit de corps.” ROSS BUZZURO OCPD Chief

At a City Council meeting last month, Councilman Brent Ashley asked OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro if this was a strategy that he was specifically initiating. “I’d like to take all the credit for it, but I can’t,” Buzzuro replied. “Everyone is on board and working very well together. The increase in productivity does come back onto morale and esprit de corps.” “It does seem like a large uptick,” Ashley said. “Congratulations on that.” Total arrests in the resort, through the end of November, are down 30 percent from the same period last year. However, some of this does not necessarily represent a decrease in offenses, but only a different categorization of them. Drug arrests have dropped 55 percent

this year, due in part to new state laws which allow officers to issue criminal citations for certain minor offenses, instead of taking offenders into custody for booking at 65th Street. Marijuana offenses have been heavily impacted by this. According to OCPD data, November 2013 saw 18 custodial drug arrests and nine drug citations issued, which likely would’ve been full arrests before the criminal citation policy was passed in Annapolis. Combined, this total exceeds the 22 drug arrests made in November of last year, prior to the passage of the citation policy. Most critically, however, crime which falls under the FBI’s “Part 1” classification is down over 13 percent so far this year from 2012. These are major crimes, such as violent assault, burglary, rape, and others, that are reported for national data gathering. The only category of significant crime which the OCPD has said to be of concern is weapons violations. Arrests for weapons are up 15 percent so far this year, and 74 percent over the 2008-2012 average. Last year saw a major spike in weapons possession cases, although this could also be linked to increased traffic enforcement. Police have said previously that the majority of violations are found during traffic stops, with many motorists seemingly unaware that they cannot carry unsecured guns or knives in their vehicles.

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March 28 and closed Dec. 31. Flounder had to be at least 16 inches long and there was a possession limit of four fish. Those regulations aimed to meet the state target of 74,000 flounder landed — 3 percent of the total East Coast flounder fishery quota.

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Bar disturbance Three people were arrested Dec. 8 after a fight inside a downtown bar. James Kristofer Hudson, 28, of Ocean Pines was arrested after reportedly being involved in the altercation. Police charged him with disorderly conduct and two counts of second-degree assault. A large crowd gathered James Hudson outside the bar, where Hudson was in handcuffs and on his stomach on the sidewalk. Police told two people, Heather Nicole Banks, 23, and Shane Frederick McQuillen, 22, both of Ocean City, to leave the area. They walked away, but Banks stopped in the roadway, turned and yelled at a police officer. Police again told the two to leave, but McQuillen walked back toward police and pushed an officer’s hand. When the officer grabbed McQuillen’s arm, McQuillen pulled away. Banks then reportedly pushed the officer and ripped two pins off of the police officer’s uniform. Banks also reportedly resisted arrest and tried to pull away from the officer who was trying to arrest her. The officer pushed Banks onto the road and held her while other officers grabbed her arms. She reportedly tried to pull her arm away again. McQuillen also reportedly resisted when officers tried to arrest him. Police charged Banks with second-degree assault, failure to obey the reasonable order of a police officer and two counts of resisting arrest. Police charged McQuillen with failure to obey a reasonable order of a law enforcement officer and two counts of resisting arrest.

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The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation is seeking information about the identity of a suspect who allegedly struck a loss prevention employee with his vehicle in the parking lot of Tanger Outlets in West Ocean City on Tuesday. The loss prevention employee had followed the suspected shoplifter after he left a store with items he had allegedly stolen. The suspect refused to return the items and entered a vehicle, identified as a newer model lime green â&#x20AC;&#x153;boxyâ&#x20AC;? styled vehicle, such as a Kia Soul or Scion XB. He then left the scene, striking the loss prevention employee with the vehicle. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Detective Jason Burnett at the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation at 41-6321111. Information may also be provided to

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Last man arrested in drug distribution case appears in court

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(Dec. 13, 2013) The last of four men arrested last spring in connection with their distribution of marijuana in this area appeared in court Monday. Detectives had monitored Michael Anthony Gates, 24, of Bishopville, as he traveled back and forth from the Redding, Calif., area to Worcester County. They believed he was facilitating the transportation and shipments of numerous packages of high-grade marijuana between the two states. In May, the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team executed several search and seizure warrants at various residences and a storage facility that Gates used for the criminal activity.

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Aug. 15 to Philadelphia to buy heroin. Bresnahan was in one car and Abbaticchio and the two others were in a second car. Detectives stopped both cars near Jarvis Road on Route 113. Bresnahan quickly fingered Abbaticchio as the one who purchased 30 bundles of heroin. Those bundles, which contained 411 bags of heroin, were found in Bresnahan’s car. Bresnaham also told police that his heroin addiction required a bundle of the drug each day and that they had gone to Philadelphia five or six times to buy the drug. He also said he got a reduced rate from Abbaticchio for going to Philadelphia for the drug buying trip. Lee Clarke, Abbaticchio’s defense attorney, said the case “clearly illustrates the awful things that drugs, narcotic drugs, are causing throughout our county and everywhere.” His client, he said, “has suffered from a serious heroin addiction for a long time. Bresnahan and his client were equal partners, Clarke said, and it was Bresnhan’s car that contained the heroin, Bresnahan had lived in Philadelphia and he was the one who had contacts there. Furthermore, Bresnahan’s prior criminal record was more serious and at the time of his arrest, he was on probation for felony possession of suboxone, a narcotic. “I ask the court for some parity in sentencing,” Clarke said. Bresnahan pleaded guilty Dec. 4 to possession of heroin with the intent to distribute it. He is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 9, 2014. According to Clarke, Bresnahan will be sentenced to a maximum of 18 months in jail. Judge Groton said whether Bresnahan “was a rat is not of great concern to the court.” Abbaticchio was “fully, voluntarily involved” in the drug deal, he said. “”You’re responsible for your decision,” the judge told Abbaticchio.

Troopers pair with 11 children to shop (Dec. 13, 2013) The Maryland State Police, with the help of the Berlin Walmart and the Worcester County CRICKET Center, are working to make some area children’s Christmas merrier. On Saturday morning, troopers will pair up with 11 Worcester County children and drive them to Walmart in hopes that the children will be able to purchase items. Each child will be given a gift card, donated by Walmart and private sources. At the store, troopers will assist their designated shopper with the selection and purchase of gifts. After all of the shoppers have made their purchases, troopers will drive them back to the Berlin barrack, where volunteers will serve the children lunch and help wrap presents.

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plastic bags containing cocaine were in another side zipper pocket. The amounts of cocaine and crack cocaine, except for one large chunk of crack cocaine, were all approximately the same amount and weight. The prepackaged amounts and weights are common in street level drug distribution, according to the charging documents. Because of the prepackaged amounts of cocaine and crack cocaine, police believed Davis intended to distribute them and arrested him. After arresting Davis, police searched his wallet and found $922 in cash. The $900 was folded and divided into $100 increments. Drug dealers frequently have large amount of cash on hand to finance their narcotics business, according to the charging document. Police also found two cell phones in the front passenger area of Davisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; truck. According to police, drug dealers often carry multiple cell phones to facilitate their drug distribution activities and evade detection by law enforcement. Because of the two phones, which contained drug-related text messages, the large amount of cash, the prepackaged drugs and amounts of heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine, police charged Davis with possession of heroin, possession of heroin with the intent to distribute it, possession of crack cocaine, possession of crack cocaine with the intent to distribute it, possession of cocaine, possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute it, possession of Oxycodone and possession of marijuana. Davis was held in the Worcester County Jail on $75,000 bond, which was lowered Monday to $25,000. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Jan. 6 in District Court in Ocean City.

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(Dec. 13, 2013) A fourth grader at Berlin Intermediate School is giving back this holiday season with some help from her father. Emily Sackadorf is “just a regular 9year-old girl” who enjoys gymnastics and surfing with her brother, said dad Larry Sackadorf. But five years ago, he wasn’t sure she’d be able to walk or talk again after a spill from a horse left Emily with bleeding in her brain, a fractured skull and jaw, two broken arms, bruised ribs and a contused lung. To thank the medical center that helped Emily make a full recovery, Sackadorf, Jeep Week organizer, raised money during the annual event for the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore. “My wife and I were trying to pick a charity for this year’s event,” he said. “We’ve done things for so many other people, and here we are, having something happen in our family.” Every year on the Thursday of Jeep Week, Seacrets holds a fundraiser for a different charity. Funds raised in 2013 totaled $2,150, which Emily presented to Jody Luttrell, Director of Care Management at Kennedy Krieger, in late November in front of the Commander Hotel, Jeep Week host. The money will go toward the institute’s center that helps children coming out of rehabilitation readjust to the postclinical world. “That was really important when we were trying to get Emily back on her feet

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and get her back home,” Sackadorf said. “That was one of the times that we really saw her blossom.” At that center, children take field trips outside of the institute, going bowling or to the Build-a-Bear Workshop, for example. “That was something that was very special to us — to be able not only to watch Emily go through the process and the treatment, but to see her preparing to go back to school and see people,” Sackadorf said. “It just seemed like a special place.” Emily spent nearly a month in recovery, flying to the Kennedy Krieger Institute from another hospital just few days after her Aug. 16 accident at her grandparents’ house in Olney. Emily was wearing a helmet when the family’s horse, Noah, spooked, causing her to hit the back of her head on a fence rail, Sackadorf said. Her grandparents thought it would be the last time they saw her, he said. “I’ve been a paramedic now for almost 30 years, and when I walked in my knees buckled. I didn’t even believe it was her,” he said. Doctors “told me that night that she may never talk, may never walk, may never come out of the coma she was in.” At the Krieger Institute, however, Emily made a full recovery. “It’s a remarkable, remarkable place,” Sackadorf said. “We’re so blessed to have that in our backyard.” The family still owns Noah, and Emily long ago made her peace with the animal, he said. “Now every time we go to Mimi and Pop-pops, she has to go over and brush the horses and feed them carrots.” Of the fundraiser she inspired, Emily “was really tickled,” Sackadorf said. “It was just our way of giving a little bit back and giving Emily a little something to remember.” Learn more about the Kennedy Krieger Institute at www.kennedykrieger.org.

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Gerald Allen Elkins OCEAN PINES–Gerald Allen Elkins, 65, died on Nov. 28, 2013 after a short illness. Born in Richlands, Va., he was the son of the late Hazel Owens Elkins and Winfred Elkins. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Amy Susan Hasson; three sons, Anthony John Elkins and his wife, Kristy, Daniel Carl Elkins and his wife, Brooke, and Gerald Elkins Mitchell Shanahan Elkins; and one daughter, Megan Elizabeth Elkins. He was beloved “Grandpa Beach” to three grandchildren: Dillon Connor Elkins, Adam Daniel Elkins and Adriana Jane Elkins, and is survived by two siblings, Wayne Mitchell Elkins, and his wife, Gale, and Patricia Gail Elmos and her husband, Peter, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. A visitation was held on Dec. 5 at Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury. On Dec. 6 a memorial happy hour was held at Ryan’s Daughter Restaurant in Baltimore. A memorial mass was celebrated Dec. 7 in the Marikle Chapel of the Annunciation at Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gerald A. Elkins Memorial Scholarship for Urban and Environmental Planning at the Salisbury University Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 2655, Salisbury, Md. Angela Raso Bollas OCEAN CITY–Angela Raso Bollas, age 92, of Ocean City, died on Wed. Dec. 3, 2013 at Brandywine Assisted Living in Selbyville, Del. Born in Calabria, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Raso and Maria Zangary Raso. She was preceded in death by her husband Gus Bollas. She is survived by her son Robert Noll of Ocean, City. Also surviving are two sisters, Laura Dove of Frederick, and Carmello Gallo of Clyde, N.Y.; five nieces, Laura YLi-Piipari of Ocean

City, Marie Konietzko of Frederick, Linda Gallo of Rochester, N.Y., Melina Bates of Ocean City and Nina YLi-Piipari, and four nephews, Carl Dove of Frederick, Joe Gallo of Rochester, N.Y., Nick Angela Bollas YLi-Piipari and Josh Bates both of Ocean City. Angela had been a co-owner, with her late husband Gus Bollas, of Generals Kitchen at 7302 Coastal Highway in Ocean City as well as High Boy Restaurant at 20th Street, Washington D.C. N.W. She has been a member of Sons of Italy and the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce. A Mass of Christian will be announced and held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to St. George Creek Orthodox Church, 8805 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Md., 21842. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Kasey Ann Crandall OCEAN PINES–Kasey Ann Crandall, 54, passed away suddenly in her home on Dec. 6, 2013. Kasey was born in California and came to the East Coast with her family. She attended Southern High School in Anne Arundel County and Towson University. As part of the restaurant and hospitality inKasey Crandall dustries, she worked on both the East and West coasts. She spent a decade in San Diego, Ca. and another decade in the Ocean Pines area making people smile and laugh. Most recently she was the beloved bartender at Denovo’s Trattoria. Kasey’s spirit and laughter was contagious to all she met. She loved the outdoors, boating, fishing, and to be surrounded by lots of people and, of

course, loud rock and roll. Kasey is survived by her mother, Mary Jean Crandall, of Ocean Pines. She was preceded in death by her father, Ray Erwin Crandall, of San Diego. She is also survived by two sisters, Kim Callison of Severna Park and Kelly C. Malone of Ocean Pines, and one brother, Scott Crandall of Edgewater, Md. She was also loved by two brother inlaws, Ron Callison of Severna Park and Richard A. Malone of Ocean Pines. She greatly impacted the lives of her one nephew, Drew Callison of Denver and three nieces Emily Callison of San Francisco, Katy Malone of New York City and Mary Malone of Ocean Pines. Private services will be held by the family with a public Celebration of Her Life on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013 from 1-4 p.m. at Denovo’s in Ocean Pines. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Kasey’s memory to provide a local family with a joyous Christmas under the direction of Worcester County G.O.L.D’s Helping Hands for the Holidays program. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.gofundme.com/5o4a0k.

Robert L. “Bob” Chapman OCEAN PINES–Robert L. “Bob” Chapman, age 89, of Ocean Pines died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013 at Berlin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born in New York, N.Y. and was the son of the late Edward and Joyce (Parmelle) Chapman. He had been a sales executive for International Paper. He was a member of Community Church at Ocean Pines, a former member of the Ocean Pines Kiwanis and the Ocean Pines Power Squadron. He had been an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Jeannine S. Chapman of Ocean Pines; two sons, Robert Lee Chapman Jr. and his wife Barbara of Bloomington, Ind., and John J. Chapman of Alamosa, Col.; a daughter, Linda Chapman of Spencer, Ind.; a sister, Chloe Wentz and her husband Peter of Oaktown, Va.; three step-sons, John, Jeff

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Bernell H. Fullerton BERLIN–Bernell Houston Fullerton, age 90, passed away on Dec. 2, 2013 at his home. Born in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Kenneth L. and Eva Walters Fullerton. He is survived by his wife, Jean L. Fullerton and children; Kenneth L. Fullerton, Brian H. Fullerton and his wife

Alisha, and Madeline E. McMahon and her husband Paschall. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Michele Kelly. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Mr. Fullerton had served in the United States Air Force, and later worked for an aviation company as an illustrator. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Charles Luther Woodland OCEAN PINES–Charles Luther Woodland, age 83, died Monday Dec. 9, 2013 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Levin A. Woodland and Bertha Steward Woodland. He is survived by his wife Margaret A. Woodland, two daughters,

Theresa A. Boerst and her husband Randy, Cathy M. O’Neill and her husband Tom, a brother Frank Woodland and his wife Carol, a sister Marie Woodland and two grandchildren, Jessica and Colin O’Neill. He was preceded in death by a son, C. Michael Woodland, and a sister, Thelma Woodland. A funeral service was held on Wednesday Dec. 11, 2013 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Berlin. Father Michael Moyer officiated. Interment followed in St. Paul’s Cemetery in Berlin. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home. Expressions of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com

John Joseph Coleman, Jr. OCEAN PINES–John Joseph Coleman, Jr., passed away peacefully at home in Ocean Pines on Dec. 3, 2013. Born Feb. 20, 1940 in Pittston, Pa., he leaves behind his beloved wife of 51 years, Dolores (Dee, nee Dauses). He is survived by five children: John J. Coleman III, and his wife, Sherrie, of Rochester, N.Y.; Kathleen Dangle and her husband, Mark, of University Park; Michael Coleman and his wife, Susan Wolf, of Columbia; Michelle Traxel and her husband, James, of Annapolis; and Andrew Coleman of Lockport, N.Y. John was the proud grandfather of John J. Coleman IV; Matthew, Nathan, and Hayden Dangle; McKenna and

Conor Traxel; and Joshua and Trevor Coleman. He is survived by his brother Patrick F. Coleman, and his wife, Rhoda, his sister Ann Marie McDonnell and her husband, Carbra J. III, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents John J. Coleman, Sr. and Regina (nee Donnelly), and his godson Carbra J. McDonnell IV. Raised in Baltimore, John graduated from Loyola High School and Loyola University Maryland and served as an officer in the US Army. He and his family moved to Western, N.Y. where he spent more than 25 years in Lockport, N.Y. He retired from Harrison Radiator in January of 1999 to Ocean Pines where he was an active member of; Ancient Order of the Hibernians, Elks Club, American Legion, and Delmarva American Irish Club. He was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather who shared his life experiences, interest in politics, and love of sports. A memorial service will be held on Dec. 14, at 9 a.m. at St Mary’s Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St. in Annapolis. A donation in his memory may be made to Johns Hopkins University, Dept. of Medicine, 5200 Eastern Ave. MFL Center Tower, Suite 356, Baltimore, Md. 21224. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

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OBITUARIES Justin P. White BERLIN/BALTIMOREâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Justin Parker White, age 26, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013 in Baltimore. Born in Berlin, he was the son of Jeffery William White and Susan Tracey White. He is survived by his brother Jeffrey Peter White of Baltimore. Also surviving, is his maternal grandmother, Patricia Justin White Tracey of Towson. He leaves his aunts, Dianne Blessing, Judy Young, and Rondi Peter, and uncles, Joseph Tracey, III, and Patrick Tracey, Kenneth Peter, Preston Poole and special cousin and friend, Amanda Blessing, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Gilbert Tracey, Jr. and paternal grandparents John and Lillian White, and John Peter. Justin was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School, Class of 2005, and Salisbury University, Class of 2009. He was employed as a project manager with East Coast Poured Floors in Baltimore. He was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed lacrosse, golf and body building. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 11211 Beauchamp Rd. in Berlin. Friends may call on Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Interment will fol-

low the service in Garden of the Pines Cemetery. A donation in his memory may be made to: Justin Parker White Memorial Fund to benefit Stephen Decatur High School or Salisbury University, c/o Taylor Bank, 24 N. Main St. Berlin, Md. 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com .

Thelma G. Moore BERLINâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thelma Gloria Moore, age 82, died Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Delmont, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Daniel Wade Powell and Verna Peterson Powell. She is survived by her husband, William Raymond Moore and children Douglas Carl Balster and his wife Jayne of Berlin, Scott Walter Moore and his wife Dawn of Willards, and Craig Alan Balster and his wife Tammy of Berlin, Billy Moore, Keith Moore and Beth Ann Fensel all of New Jersey. There are four grandchildren; C.J.Balster, Jr., J.R. Tyndall, Christina Ann Tilghman, Thomas Robert Dettbarn, and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are four nieces, three nephews, and sister-in-law Jean Powell. Mrs. Moore was a beloved wife ,mother,grandmother, and great grandmother. She had formerly been a waitress at the Gold Dragon Restaurant, and a greeter at WalMart in Berlin. A funeral service was held at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Rev. Matthew Trask officiated.

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Clarence E. Hall BISHOPVILLEâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Mr. Clarence E. Hall, Sr. of Bishopville passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2013. Surrounded by his loving family and friends, he was 88 years old. Mr. Hall aka â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pudd/Cool-Popâ&#x20AC;?was born on March 25, 1925 in Showell, Md. to the late Edward and Edith Hall Whaley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his wife of 64 years, Annabelle Hall in November 2007. Clarence worked as a truck driver for Bert Cropper Concrete Company before retiring in 2007. He was associated with and generous supporter of the Calvary Pentecostal Church and a US Army WWII

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ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (Dec. 13, 2013) Resort business leaders met with U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski last week to gain support for at least two major federal regulatory issues that have major sway over the resort’s economic growth. “It was a great meeting. I think everyone was able to be very candid,” said Susan Jones, executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, who helped organize the session. The primary concern of many area business owners is that federal immigration reform, an often talked-about but not yet acted-upon measure, would curtail the availability of foreign work-travel students who provide a good chunk of the resort’s seasonal job force. Many of these same businesses are also looking to the federal government to permanently extend the tax clause known as Section 179, which governs the rate at which businesses may write off capital expenditures, and which will cease to exist at the end of 2013 unless Congress renews it and other parts of the 2008 economic stimulus acts. Regarding the workforce, over 3,500 foreign students visiting the United States on J-1 visas were employed in the resort this past summer, Carousel Hotel partner Michael James noted at last week’s Economic Development Committee meeting. “We could not operate without that [J1 visa] program,” James said. “At least speaking for the Carousel, we could not get through the summer without it.” The program, started by the U.S. State Department in the 1960s, grants foreign students the right to work and travel freely in the U.S. for several months as part of a cultural exchange program. Students are invited to defray the cost of their stateside sightseeing by working temporary jobs, often in summer resort areas. The main targets of federal immigration reform, if it were to occur, would likely be the H-2A and H-2B visa classifications. The former regulates migrant agricultural workers, and the latter all other forms of temporary labor. These visas are generally considered to be one of the roots of the U.S. difficulties in regulating immigration from Latin America. Many say that the system is so clumsy and bureaucratic that businesses attempting to get visas for their incoming workers simply drop the process and hire

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“We weren’t sure if the people in Congress think that this is just another worker program, like the H-2B, which it’s not” illegally instead. But the conventional wisdom is that Congress is reluctant to streamline the system or fear of being seen as soft on illegal immigration. In Ocean City, many fear that the J-1 program will be lumped in with such a change, and are wary of any further federal meddling in a program that has served the area well. “We weren’t sure if the people in Congress think that this is just another worker program, like the H-2B, which it’s not,” Jones said. “The whole point is cultural exchange.” “We are always at risk of the Congress doing something that would upset the program,” James said. In reaction to concerns that the J-1 program was becoming too labor-ori-

ented, the State Dept. recently implemented a number of new restrictions, namely the stipulation that visiting students cannot take jobs outside the one they were approved for on entry, without notifying the federal government. This allows the State Dept. to monitor whether students are actually taking advantage of their time in the U.S., or are racking up extra employment to send money back home, as many are known to do, even though this is not the intent of the program. However, the increased red tape makes it difficult for many well-meaning students to switch positions in an environment, such as Ocean City, where the job market literally changes See PUSH on Page 28A

(Dec. 13, 2013) The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced in early December that it will implement new FHA singlefamily loan limits on January 1, 2014. In Worcester and Wicomico counties, the new loan limit will be $316,250. This is a significant decrease in Worcester County, which currently allows up to $437,500 for FHA loans, and a nominal decrease for Wicomico County, which currently allows up to $328,750. FHA Commissioner Carol Galante commented, “As the housing market continues its recovery, it is important for FHA to evaluate the role we need to play. Implementing lower loan limits is an important and appropriate step as private capital returns to portions of the market and enables FHA to concentrate on those borrowers that are still underserved.” It was reported that the current standard loan limit for areas where housing costs are relatively low will remain unchanged at $271,050. The new national-ceiling loan limit for the very highest cost areas will be reduced from $729,750 to $625,500. Borrowers with existing FHA insured mortgages may continue to utilize FHA’s Streamline refinance program regardless of their loan balance. The changes announced today are effective for case number assignments between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2014. Approximately 650 counties will have lower limits as a result of this change. FHA loans are low money down loans, currently 3.5 percent down, and although they are not limited to first time homebuyers, it is a popular loan product choice for first time homebuyers who do not have larger down payment money. The higher limits that have been in place for six years were established by the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 as emergency measures to assure that mortgage credit was widely available during a time when private lending options were severely constrained. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed REALTOR®with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin, Md.

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signed a bill into law creating a national Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and McDonald’s introduced the McNugget. More than 1,300 construction jobs later, today, no matter where one stands on the Lower Shore of Delmarva, chances are a Gillis Gilkerson project is nearby. Founder Palmer Gillis recalled that, busy from the start, he had to quickly balance growth by creating a team that would deliver quality. “In 1985, I hired Tony Gilkerson to manage sales, estimating and project management, and we continued to grow. The following year, Tony and I brought on Dwight Miller and JB Barnes to expand our management team and we were able to further develop our general contracting and construction management offerings. The warmth of the business community and the diversity of work available makes every day interesting and exciting.” “We’ve reached a major milestone at 30 years. In addition, many of our employees have been with us 15 years; a few for more than 20 years,” Miller said. “That’s definitely something to celebrate.”

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Gas prices fall Average retail gasoline prices in Maryland have fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.38/g Sunday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.24/g, according to gasoline price Web site MarylandGasPrices.com. Including the change in gas prices in Maryland during the past week, prices yesterday were 5.6 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 16.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national

average has increased 3.9 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 10.4 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago. “The National Weather Service says this week begins with much of California under a ‘hard freeze warning’ and separate storm systems tracking across the Great Lakes region and from the Gulf Coast to the northeast, bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain from the Lower Mississippi River Valley northeastward to New England,’ said Gregg Laskoski, senior petroleum analyst, GasBuddy. “Under conditions like that, consumer deContinued on Page 29A

Push for extension of Section 179 with the weather. “We explained to the senator that it would be great if they removed that specific restriction,” Jones said. “The students need to have that flexibility to make the most of their time here.” At the same time, resort leaders are also pushing for the extension of Section 179. Introduced as a stimulus measure following the 2008 economic collapse, the code is designed to promote rapid re-investment in capital equipment by allowing business owners to write off their entire purchase in one year. Previously, businesses could only write off the portion of capital purchases that were being ‘used’ during a given year’s operation. Typically, this meant a year’s depreciation on the value of the item, scheduled over its expected useful life. Under Section 179, the entire purchase value of a capital expenditure can now be Continued from Page 27A

deducted in the year it was bought, creating a massive short-term tax incentive to continue expanding. This is particularly true for small businesses, which may not have the liquidity to make major outlays unless they know ahead of time that they won’t have to pay further tax on it at the end of the year. “It’s very difficult to forecast and do improvements unless you know what that situation is,” Jones said. “For most all of our businesses, it’s better to recoup those losses over one year than it is to do so in 40 years or whatever the life of the equipment is.” Unless renewed, as it was for 2011, Section 179 will expire at the end of the year. Some have called for it to be permanently adopted into the U.S. tax code. “We need that to be a permanent schedule, rather than it being added into the tax code every time we have a financial crisis,” Jones said.

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Choptank Electric announces drop in Power Cost Adjustment (Dec. 13, 2013) The Choptank Electric Cooperative Board of Directors has announced the co-op is reducing its Power Cost Adjustment, which will lower member billings by $5.23 for every 1,000 kilowatt hours (Kwh) of usage. As of Dec. 1, the Power Cost Adjustment became an increased credit of $0.01460 per kWh instead of what had been a credit of $0.00937 per kWh. This is a $0.00523 per kWh savings for all members. The PCA is a billing mechanism which allows the cooperative to recover or refund the cost of electricity it procures for its members. It is also a component of the Standard Offer Service (SOS) which is designed to be a passthrough cost to the utility consumer. When the cost of wholesale power goes down, the PCA rate is lowered. “This reduction reflects overall electricity market price declines along with the work of our wholesale power

provider, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC), and their ability to secure reliable, dependable electricity supply at the most reasonable price they are able to obtain,” said Olin S. Davis III, chairman of the board of directors. A previous PCA reduction occurred in July 2013 which lowered member bills $1.452 a month for every 1,000 Kwh hours of use. “Choptank’s board actively watches ODEC’s wholesale power pricing on a monthly basis and passes on these savings to our members as soon as practical subject to Public Service Commission approval,” said Mr. Davis. “Through ODEC’s effective management of power supply, Choptank Electric has been able to pass savings on to our members.” Choptank Electric Cooperative is a one-eleventh owner of ODEC, whose power supply resources are a combination of self-generated power and a portfolio of power purchase contracts.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Continued from Page 28A mand usually declines and that often results in a nominal decrease in retail gas prices. That may be what lies ahead this week.”

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 243 S. WASHINGTON ST. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Terron R. Pinder, dated June 26, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5126, folio 643 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 30, 2013 AT 2:25 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $21,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges

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shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2012-28589) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Erin M. Brady, Diana C. Theologou, Laura L. Latta, Jonathan Elefant, Laura T. Curry, Chasity Brown, LeDeanna Adams, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-12/12/3t __________________________________ Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 646 94th Street #140 Casa Del Sol aka 646 94th Street Condo Unit 0646 Ocean City, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from George Edward Krug, Jr., dated January 30, 1992, and recorded in Liber 1797, Folio 0552 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction at Circuit Court for Worcester County, Courthouse Door for Worcester County, Snow Hill, MD on December 17, 2013 at 11:00 AM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND KNOWN AS UNIT NO. 140 IN THE “CASA DEL SOL CONDOMINIUM”, situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, agreements, easements, covenants and rights of way of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $3,700.00 will be required at the time of sale in the form of cash, certified check, or other form as the Substitute Trustees determine acceptable. No deposit shall be required of the noteholder where the noteholder bids in the property at auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, time being of the essence for purchaser. In the event that settlement does not occur within the said ten days, the purchaser shall be in de-

fault. Upon such default the Trustees may file a Motion and Order to Resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, and purchaser(s) hereby consent to entry of such resale order without further notice, in which case the deposit shall be forfeited and all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then readvertise and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser; or, without reselling the property, the Trustees may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser. Interest to be paid on the purchase money less the stated deposit called for herein, at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustee. There shall be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason, including but not limited to exceptions to sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, Court administration of the foreclosure or unknown title defects. All taxes, ground rent, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges/assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, are to be adjusted to the date of auction and thereafter are to be assumed by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, agricultural transfer tax, if any and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of damage to the property from the date of auction forward. If the Substitute Trustee does not convey title for any reason, including but not limited to the Secured Party executing a forbearance agreement with the borrower(s) described in the abovementioned Deed of Trust, or allowing the borrower(s) to execute their right to reinstate or payoff the subject loan, prior to the sale, with or without the Substitute Trustee’s prior knowledge, or if the sale is not ratified for any reason including errors made by the Substitute Trustees, the foreclosure sale shall be null and void and of no effect, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit without interest. Further terms and particulars may be announced at time of sale, and purchaser may be required to execute a Memorandum of Sale at the time of auction. (Matter #18084) Jeffrey Nadel and Scott Nadel, Substitute Trustees MDC Auctioneers 606 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 206, Towson, Maryland 21204 410-825-2900

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 11500 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #609 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Maria L. Roe, dated May 25, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4996, folio 154 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 30, 2013 AT 2:26 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and described as Unit No. 609, in the “Sea Watch Condominium” 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 $40,000 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

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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 #2011-10305) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Erin M. Brady, Diana C. Theologou, Laura L. Latta, Jonathan Elefant, Laura T. Curry, Benjamin Smith, Chasity Brown, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-12/12/3t __________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10 68TH ST., UNIT #3 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Susan E. Davis, dated June 14, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5123, folio 234 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 16, 2013 AT 3:15 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and described as Unit Number Three (3) in the “Sunset South Condominium Horizontal Property Regime” 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 $16,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of

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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 #2012-22116) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Deborah K. Curran, Erin M. Brady, Diana C. Theologou, Laura L. Latta, Jonathan Elefant, Laura T. Curry, Benjamin Smith, Chasity Brown, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-11/28/3t __________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENTS TO WORCESTER COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE PLAN FOR EXPANSION OF THE RIDDLE FARM SANITARY SERVICE AREA WATER AND SEWERAGE PLANNING AREAS WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The Worcester County Commissioners will hold concurrent public hearings to consider two requested amendments to the Worcester County Comprehensive Water and Sewerage Plan for expansion of the Riddle Farm Water Planning Area as well as the Riddle Farm Sewerage Planning Area to provide public water and sewer

service to certain commercially zoned properties generally located on both the north and south sides of US Route 50 (Ocean Gateway), both opposite and adjacent to the Glenn Riddle Residential Development. The subject properties are more specifically identified in each of the applications as described below: 1. Case number SW-2013-4 on the application of the Worcester County Commissioners seeking to amend the Worcester County Comprehensive Water and Sewerage Plan to add the following properties shown on Worcester County Tax Map 26 as Parcels 107, 258, 259, 298, 299, 300, 320, 322, 368 and 455 (Areas A and B) to the Riddle Farm Water Planning Area for the purpose of providing public water service from the Riddle Farm water supply system. The maximum service commitment available to the subject properties is two hundred sixty-seven equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) of water service at a rate of 350 gallons per day (gpd) per EDU. The above referenced properties will be designated W-1 (current to 2-years) in the Worcester County Comprehensive Water and Sewerage Plan. 2. Case number SW-2014-2 on the application of Mark Spencer Cropper on behalf of WGC EDU, LLC seeking to amend the Worcester County Comprehensive Water and Sewerage Plan to add the following properties shown on Worcester County Tax Map 26 as Parcels 107, 258, 259, 298, 299, 300, 320, 322, 368 and 455 (Areas A and B), and Parcels 97, 98, 99, 101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 127, 129, 246, 247, 249, 250, 251, 336, 347, 351, 394, 420 and 440 (Area C), to the Riddle Farm Sewer Planning Area for the purpose of providing public sewer collection, treatment and disposal service from the Riddle Farm sewer system. The maximum service commitment available to the subject properties is two hundred sixty-seven EDUs of sewer service at a rate of 275 gpd per EDU achieved by expansion of the Riddle Farm Sewage Treatment Plant with disposal of treated effluent by spray irrigation. The above referenced properties will be designated S-1 (current to 2-years) in the Worcester County Comprehensive Water and Sewerage Plan. The public hearing on these applications will be held on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2013 at 10:40 a.m. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM ROOM 1101 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET, SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863

The entire case files containing the applications, staff reports, and all technical and engineering data relative to the provision of services may be reviewed at the Department of Environmental Programs, Room 1201 Worcester County Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Interested parties may also call 410-632-1220, ext. 1601.

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THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-11/28/3t __________________________________ 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. ROBERT B. LESNIEWSKI 612 St. Louis Avenue, Unit #1 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001140

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 18th day of November, 2013, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 612 St. Louis Avenue, Unit #1, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 23rd day of December, 2013, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 16th day of December, 2013. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $508,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/28/3t __________________________________ 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. MARYLAND ASSET GROUP, LLC 2009 Atlantic Avenue, Unit #3 ARTA 2011 Atlantic Avenue, Unit #3 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-000892

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Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 23rd day of December, 2013, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 16th day of December, 2013. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $301,140.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/28/3t __________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF REPAIRS AND OTHER CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR PUBLIC WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE OCEAN PINES SANITARY SERVICE AREA WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND In accordance with the provisions of Section PW 5-307(b) of the Public Works Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, the Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the estimated cost of repairs and other capital projects to improve the public water and wastewater facilities in the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area. Proposed improvements to the Wastewater Collection System include: $300,000 for Pump Station B Wet Well Replacement, $800,000 for Force Main from Station A to the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), $400,000 for Pump Station A rehabilitation, $300,000 for Pump Station E rehabilitation, $400,000 for Pump Station F rehabilitation, and $400,000 for reconstruction of Pump Stations S and P. Proposed WWTP Facility Improvements include: $400,000 to repair Treatment Unit 3 Aeration System, $400,000 for new Operations Center, $150,000 for repairs to Sludge Greenhouse, and $50,000 for Generators at Stations I and G. Water System Repairs include: $300,000 for Blue Tubing Replacement Project. Other Estimated Expenses include: $600,000 for engineering and other soft costs (at 15%), and $800,000 for project contingency funds (at 20%) for a total project cost of $5.3 million. Funding is proposed to be derived from 2014 Series Bond Funds with repayment to be offset by upcoming retirement of several current bond payments in 2014, 2017 and 2018. The public hearing on this matter will be held on: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM ROOM 1101 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET,

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All interested citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing and express their views on this matter. Both written and oral testimony will be accepted. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-12/5/2t __________________________________ 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. GARY D. SCHINDLER 20 Moonshell Drive Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001169

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 19th day of November, 2013, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 20 Moonshell Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 23rd day of December, 2013, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 16th day of December, 2013. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $319,819.50. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/28/3t __________________________________ BUONASSISSI, HENNING & LASH, P.C. 1861 WIEHLE AVENUE, SUITE 300 RESTON, VIRGINIA 20190 (703) 796-1341 RICHARD A. LASH Substitute Trustee, et al, Plaintiffs, v. BRIAN D. WALP, Defendant. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-000832

NOTICE Notice is hereby issued this 21st day of November, 2013, that the sale of the property in this case, 11110 Dale Road, Whaleyville, MD 21872 reported by Richard A. Lash, Substitute

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Trustee, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 23rd day of December, 2013, provided a copy of this Notice be inserted in The Ocean City Digest, a newspaper published in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three (3) successive weeks on or before the 16th day of December, 2013. The report states the amount of sale to be $305,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-11/28/3t __________________________________

T/A: Yellow Submarine 5801 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: December 18, 2013 @ 1:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-12/5/2t __________________________________

Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 File Number: 28696

Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Kenneth Savitz Stephanie Montgomery 7010 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Brian S. Smyth 1 Decatur Street Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13000775

Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Stephanie Montgomery Kenneth Savitz 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. A. Celeste Dodson 12821 Whisper Trace Drive Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13000713

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 20th day of November, 2013, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 12821 Whisper Trace Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 23rd day of December, 2013, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 16th day of December, 2013. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $274,800.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-11/28/3t __________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class “B” BEERWINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Kevin Christopher Myers. 12502 Deer Point Circle. Berlin. Maryland 21811. For: OC Bar LLC For the premises known as and located at:

Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 File Number: 39464

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 20th day of November, 2013, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 1 Decatur Street, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 23rd day of December, 2013, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 16th day of December, 2013. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $198,815.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-11/28/3t __________________________________ 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. Patrick J. Smith and Elizabeth A. Smith Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C13000204

NOTICE ORDERED, this 22nd day of November, 2013 by the Circuit Court of

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WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 7 Evergreen Court, Berlin, Maryland 21811 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 23rd day of December, 2013 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 16th day of December, 2013, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $198,573.00. 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-11/28/3t __________________________________ 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. Vera M. Hutchins Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C13000854

NOTICE ORDERED, this 22nd day of November, 2013 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 11464 Maid At Arms Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 23rd day of December, 2013 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 16th day of December, 2013, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $324,927.44. Stephen V. Hales CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-11/28/3t __________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for an Upgrade in Type only from a Class “B” BEER-WINE to a Class “B” BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Lisa Ann Garton, 62 Mystic Harbor Blvd., Berlin, Maryland 21811; Charles Wesley Blake Jr.,

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104 Whitesail Circle, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Christopher Michael Ward, 12505 Salisbury Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Shooter's Sports Pub, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Shooter's Sports Pub 10514 H Racetrack Road Berlin, Maryland 21811 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: December 18, 2013 @ 1:25 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-12/5/2t __________________________________ BUONASSISSI, HENNING & LASH, P.C. 1861 WIEHLE AVENUE, SUITE 300 RESTON, VIRGINIA 20190 (703) 796-1341

RICHARD A. LASH Substitute Trustee, et al, Plaintiffs, v. MICHAEL W. SCHNEIDER, et al. Defendants. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-000834

NOTICE Notice is hereby issued this 26th day of November, 2013, that the sale of the property in this case, 9102 Caribbean Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842 reported by Richard A. Lash, Substitute Trustee, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 30th day of December, 2013, provided a copy of this Notice be inserted in The Ocean City Digest, a newspaper published in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three (3) successive weeks on or before the 23rd day of December, 2013. The report states the amount of sale to be $150,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-12/5/3t __________________________________ 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. SUSAN D. MILLER DAVID C. MILLER 6427 Heritage Lane arta 6427 Heritage Road Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY,

MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001215

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 27th day of November, 2013, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 6427 Heritage Lane, arta 6427 Heritage Road, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 30th day of December, 2013, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 23rd day of December, 2013. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $640,350.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-12/5/3t __________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class “B” BEERWINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Charles Thomas Lord. 1204 N. Baltimore Avenue #2. Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Donna Marie Shores, 411 Summershade Court, Belair, Maryland 21015. For: Ocean City Brewing Company LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Ocean City Brewing Company 5509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill. Maryland, on: December 18, 2013 @ 1:10 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-12/5/2t __________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Construction of Snow Hill Landfill Gas Migration Control Trench Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the construction of a passive landfill gas migration control trench to be located at the Worcester County Snow Hill Closed Landfill Facility. Complete sets of Bidding Documents, including Plans, Contract Documents and Construction Specifications, are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 Worcester County Government Cen-

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ter, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 (phone 410632-1194), at the non-refundable cost of $50.00 (fifty dollars) per set. Interested bidders are highly recommended to attend a Pre-Bid Conference at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at the Worcester County Department of Public Works Administrative Office, 6113 Timmons Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. During the Pre-Bid Conference the project scope and Bid Documents will be discussed in depth and Bidders’ questions will be answered. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, January 13, 2014 in the Office of the County Commissioners at Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid Enclosed - Snow Hill Closed Landfill Gas Migration Control Trench" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to John Tustin, P.E., Director of Public Works at 410-632-5623, or Darl Kolar, P.E., at EA Engineering, Science and Technology Inc. at dkolar@eaest.com, 11202 Racetrack Road, Unit 103, Ocean Pines, MD 21811, phone: 410641-5341, fax: 410-641-5349. OCD-12/12/1t __________________________________ DON E. RICHARDSON ESQ 130 E. MAIN STREET SALISBURY, MD 21801

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15397 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MADLYN D. MASSEY Notice is given that Philip G. Massey, 8402 Logtown Road, Berlin, MD 21811, was on December 03, 2013 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Madlyn D. Massey who died on November 23, 2013, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 3rd day of June, 2014. Any person having a claim against

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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. Philip G. Massey 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 12, 2013

OCD-12/12/3t __________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 File Number: 20921

Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Stephanie Montgomery Kenneth Savitz 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Shirley A. McCormick 109 Franklin Avenue Berlin, MD 21811-11105 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001038

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 4th day of December, 2013, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 109 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, MD 21811-1105, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 6th day of January, 2014, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County,

once in each of three successive weeks before the 30th day of December, 2013. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $213,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-12/12/3t __________________________________

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except the two (2) additional hours of sale for ON PREMISES CONSUMPTION ON NEW YEAR’S EVE. BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, William E. Esham, Jr., Chairman R. Charles Nichols, Member Marc L. Scher ********************** April R. Payne, License Administrator OCD-12/12/3t __________________________________

Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000 Jeffrey Nadel Scott Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, MD 20705 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff v. John W. Wood, Sr. 10115 Friendship Road Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23-C-13-000090

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 3rd day of December, 2013, by the Circuit Coiurt for Wocester Coiunty, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 6th day of January, 2014, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 30th day of December, 2013. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $232,486.18. The property sold herein is known as 10115 Friendship Road, Berlin, MD 21811. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-12/12/3t __________________________________

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OF HOLDERS OF 7 DAY CLASS “B”, “C”, AND “D” ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES ISSUED BY WORCESTER COUNTY Pursuant to Article 2B, Section 11402 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board of License Commissioners for Worcester County has determined that all premises holding 7 Day Class “B”, “C”, and “D” alcoholic beverage licenses shall be permitted to sell alcoholic beverages for ON PREMISES CONSUMPTION ONLY until 4:00 a.m. on January 1, 2014. This notice shall not be construed as enlarging or broadening any other privilege conferred under said license

BID NOTICE Town of Ocean City Engineering Department P.O. Box 158 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Sealed BIDS for the construction of Mallard Run Tennis Center Fence Replacement will be received by the Mayor and City Council at the Office of the City Manager until January 14, 2014 - 11:00 AM and then opened and read aloud at a Council Work Session this date. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the office of the City Engineer, located in City Hall, 3rd Street & Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of the City Engineer located in City Hall, 3rd Street & Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. The Work to be performed under this contract includes in general: Removal and replacement of chain link fence and gates at the Mallard Run Tennis center located at 61st Street in Ocean City, Maryland. OCD-12/12/1t __________________________________

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Town of Ocean City Engineering Department P.O. Box 158 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Separate sealed BIDS for a 150 kw Generator will be received by the Mayor & City Council at the office of the City Manager until 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 14, 2014 and then opened and read aloud at the Council Meeting after 1:00 PM. Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of the City Engineer located in City Hall, 3rd Street & Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland or by telephone request (410)289-8845. OCD-12/12/1t __________________________________

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Seahawks must do better from foul line, Coach Johnson says

Decatur swimmers sink Easton teams in season opener

LISA CAPITELLI ■ Managing Editor

(Dec. 13, 2013) The Stephen Decatur and Crisfield boys’ basketball teams battled in Berlin last Friday, but it was the visiting Crabbers who came out on top in the end, winning the competition 75-70. Decatur junior Colen Gaynor won the tipoff, knocked the ball to senior P.J. Copes who Coach Johnson scored. The Seahawks led 19-17 at the end of the first quarter. The Crabbers sank several threepoint shots in the second quarter to go into the halftime break with a 44-32 advantage. “I told them at halftime, I did not think Crisfield would shoot in the second half as good as they shot in the first half,” Decatur Coach Byron “BJ” Johnson said. The home team chipped away at the Crabbers’ lead in the third quarter and pulled to within two points (54-56) with about a minute remaining. Crisfield hit one more shot in the final seconds to lead 58-54 with one quarter to play. Crisfield outscored Decatur 17-16 in the fourth to pull out the victory. “We had some starters in foul trouble [and] our bench did a great job of getting us back in the game. Like I mentioned, Crisfield did not shoot as well in the second half regards to outside shooting, but they hurt us with pickand-roll, and I did not make any game adjustments…that’s all on me. I’m taking full responsibility,” Johnson said. “As a team, we shot 33 percent from the free-throw line (7-for-21). We must do better from the free-throw line. Crisfield is a good team to measure your team, and I think we will have a really good year.” Junior Randy DuPont was Decatur’s top scorer with 16 points. Copes tallied 15 and sophomore Keyon Eley had a double-double, with 11 points and 13 rebounds. On Wednesday, Decatur took a trip to Mardela Springs to play the Mardela Warriors and the Seahawks came home with a 66-47 victory. The Berlin squad netted 14 points in the first quarter, while the home team scored eight. Decatur led 34-21 at halftime at 48-32 at the end of the third quarter.

(Dec. 13, 2013) The Stephen Decatur boys’ and girls’ swim teams won the season opener last Thursday, sinking the Easton Warriors at the Pocomoke YMCA. The Decatur boys’ squad was victorious by a narrow 83-78 margin. The Seahawks earned first-place honors in just three of the 11 races. They were able to come out on top over Easton because swimmers racked up second- and third-place points. “The boys’ team had some really good swims, but we have a lot of work to do before the next meet. We had a few DQ’s which is expected of the first meet,” Coach Damien Sanzotti said. “I am happy with the end result and the boys showed some resiliency by pulling out the win. As I said before, we still have a lot of work to do on starts, turns and stroke technique. There is lots of room for improvement, which is a good thing in this sport.” Senior captains James Hillyer and Collin Bankert won their events. Hillyer completed the 50-meter freestyle race in 24.35 seconds and Bankert was victorious in the 100meter freestyle with a time of 55.51 seconds. Hillyer, Bankert and seniors Cory Campbell and Nick Poist took first in the 200-meter freestyle relay race (1:44.23). The Lady Seahawks earned victories in six of the 11 races, outscoring Easton, 100-68. Winning their events were juniors Carly Deickman (200IM, 2:34.43; 100-meter breaststroke, 1:14.85), Madison Tinus (50-meter freestyle, 26.13 seconds; 100-meter freestyle, 59.95 seconds) and Molly Wooten (100-meter backstroke, 1:17.25). Tinus, junior Katie Bear and sophomores Hailey Williams and Marley Rakow out-swam their competition in the 200-meter freestyle relay (1:54.81). “I was very impressed with how the girls came out ready to go,” Coach Joe Keefe said. “There’s definitely room for improvement. It was a good start to the season and hopefully they’ll get better from there.” Decatur is scheduled to compete against the Kent County Trojans on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Washington College.

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Stephen Decatur senior captain Tyler Hunter (top photo) puts the ball in the net during last Friday’s game against Crisfield in Berlin. Below, Decatur senior Chase Sams looks to pass the ball to a teammate.

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Ennis and Connelly presented with Angler of the Year honors (Dec. 13, 2013) The Atlantic Chapter of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association held its annual holiday and award party at the Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club in West Ocean City Dec. 3. Elections were held with the following officers remaining: Ron Smith, President; Buddy Seigel, senior vice president; Finn McCabe, vice president; John McFalls, secretary, and Diana Jolley, treasurer.

Dennis Hudson won the $500 raffle. Maeve Donahue, daughter of member Greg Donahue, received a new Rod & Reel Combo along with an assortment of handmade Bucktail Jigs for catching the largest bluefish in the club and also placing 14th in the MSSA Youth Angler of the Year Competition. Mike Ennis was presented with the Angler of the Year Ocean Category and Pat Connelly in the Bay Category.

Mike Ennis was presented with the Angler of the Year for the Ocean Category during the Atlantic Chapter of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association's annual holiday and award party.

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Decatur athletes have room for improvement, Stigler says LISA CAPITELLI Managing Editor (Dec. 13, 2013) The Stephen Decatur girls’ indoor track team finished in fourth place out of 20 schools competing in last Friday’s meet at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill. “The girls did OK. I think we can, and we should, improve,” said Decatur Coach Jody Stigler. “It’s still early in the season.” Senior Layla Fowler was the only Seahawk to earn first-place honors in an event. She won the 500-meter race in a time of 1:26.6. Decatur athletes who finished in the top three in their respective events were junior Amari Harmon (55-meter sprint, 7.9 seconds, second), freshman Christina Romano (300-meter race, 46.9 seconds, second) and senior Katie Collins (pole vault, 7 feet 6 inches, second). Fowler, sophomore Alison Alvarado and juniors Jenna Leitgeb and Lauren Bodolus competed in the 3,200- and 1,600-meter relay races. The girls crossed the finish line in second place (11:00.7) in the 3,200 and third in the 1,600 (4:46.06).

Kent Island won the overall girls’ competition with 86 points. North Caroline was second with 62.75 points and Caesar Rodney of Delaware finished third with 62 points. The Decatur team scored a total of 57.75 points. The Seahawks’ boys’ squad tied for 10th place overall with Crisfield (12 points). Caesar Rodney took top honors with 97 points. The Seahawks didn’t perform as well as Stigler would have liked, but he said there is plenty of room for improvement. “We have a lot of contributors, but no elite athletes who are going to win every meet,” Stigler said. “But, it’s still early in the season, so we’ll see what happens.” The highest place a Decatur athlete finished was fifth. Four Seahawks earned fifth place in their respective events: seniors James Phillips (55-meter high hurdles, 8.6 seconds) and Zach Elmer (1,600meter, 5:07.5) and juniors Jackson Mumford (500-meter, 1:13.65) and Gerardo Navarra (shotput, 37 feet 1 inch). The next indoor track meet is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, in Snow Hill.

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Stephen Decatur senior Talib Rice soars to the basket during last Friday’s game against Crisfield in Berlin.

Community invited to attend Dec. 13 game and support boys “We are taking one game at a time. Our focus is to get better each game,” Johnson said. “I like the fact that we have balance scoring.” Senior captain Tyler Hunter had 18 points and 10 rebounds. Eley chipped in with 13 points and six rebounds. Gaynor contributed with 12 points and seven rebounds and sophomore Torrey Brit-

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Ten Stephen Decatur wrestlers place eighth or better at WOTS ‘This demonstrates that we have a great overall team,’ Martinek says LISA CAPITELLI Managing Editor

(Dec. 13, 2013) Ten Stephen Decatur wrestlers placed eighth or better out of 14 weight classes during the annual War on the Shore at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, Dec. 6-7. “[It’s] the most we have ever had. This demonstrates that we have a great overall team,” said Decatur Coach Todd Martinek. Decatur freshman Andy McKahan was runner-up in the 113-pound division. Seniors Nate Rosenblatt (126) and Nick Bennett (152) finished in second place in their respective

weight classes. Caleb Massey, a senior, had a standout performance last weekend, Martinek said. “Caleb Massey, a JV wrestler from last year had his first varsity tournament weighing 210 (pounds) and wrestling (in the) 285(-pound division), took third and beat the No. 11 ranked wrestler in Maryland (Kevin Sigwart),” Martinek said. Massey edged out Sigwart of Archbishop Curley, 2-1, to finish in third place. Freshman Robert Kaminski took fifth in the 106-pound weight class and teammates, senior captains Andrew Borradaile (160) and T.J. Scafone (120), finished in sixth place in their divisions. Junior Joseph Rodriguez (132), sophomore Brett Kim (170) and senior Marwan Saleh (195) all placed eighth

in their respective classes. Eighteen varsity squads from five states participated in the two-day WOTS competition. Decatur came in fourth place overall with a team score of 127. Mount St. Joseph (176.5), Father Judge (166) and New Kent (138) finished in first through third place, respectively. Martinek said he was “very pleased” overall with the Seahawks’ performance. “We wrestled well, but we certainly demonstrated some weaknesses that we can work on this week going into the 28-team Lackey (High School) tournament,” Martinek said Monday, adding that from WOTS, they learned that the boys were a bit out of shape and they need to get better on their feet and with their tilts. Decatur is sched-

uled to compete in the Glenn Charger Classic, at Lackey High School, today and Saturday in Indian Head, Md. On Wednesday, Decatur battled the Queen Anne’s Lions in the first regular-season match of the 2013-14 season. Martinek said the Seahawks looked a little tired, which could have been from the long bus ride and WOTS last weekend, but they still came away with a 54-16 victory. Sophomore Tyler VanSice (145), Borradaile (160), junior Nevin McIntosh (170), freshman Josh Lawson (106) and Kaminski (113) pinned their opponents. Also earning wins for Decatur were junior Dillon Goggin (132), Bennett (152), seniors Jared King (182) and Ethan Eibl (220), McKahan (120) and Scafone (126).

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Froelicher level 6 age 8, and Kuvshinoff level 4 age 8. These young fellows did an outstanding job in their new levels. On Dec. 8, seven members of the Twisters Gymnastics boys’ team competed in the DQ #1 at Rebounders in Timonium. Dylan Simons, level 4, placed fourth out of 40 competitors in his division with an overall score of 58.400. There were a total of 53 level four competitors in all age groups and he placed fourth.

Hunter Simons, level 4, placed ninth out of 40 competitors in his division with an overall score of 57.700. He placed ninth overall. Hobgood, level 4, placed 13th out of 40 competitors in his division with an overall score of 56.400. He was 14th out of all 53 level 4 competitors. Workman, level 6, placed first in his division with an overall score of 49.300. He also placed first on the pommel with a 9.1 as well as the PBars with a 9.9. Gavin Solito, age 7 level 6, placed

third in his age division with an overall score of 48.2. He received first on the floor with an 8.0. Gavin Stearn, age 8 level 6, placed fouth in his age group with an overall score of 42.8. He received first on the vault with a score of 9.8. Finley Stearn, age 9 level 7, placed second in his age group with an overall score of 59. He received first on the high bar. The boys will next compete this weekend, Dec. 14-15, at the BWI meet in Laurel at Fairland Gymnastics.

Lady Seahawks victorious over Crabbers, but fall to Warriors Decatur girls’ basketball squad will battle Wi-Hi Indians Dec. 13 in Sby. LISA CAPITELLI Managing Editor

(Dec. 13, 2013) The Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball team turned up the intensity in the second half of last Friday’s game against the Crisfield Crabbers to win on the road 66-31. The Lady Seahawks led the Crabbers 18-11 at the end of the first quar-

ter. The visiting Decatur squad went into the halftime break on top, 31-18. The Berlin team outscored Crisfield, 169 in the third quarter. Fenzel-Mergott The fourth quarter was a drubbing as the Seahawks outscored their hosts, 19-4. “We started the game not as intense, taking them lightly,” Decatur Coach Amy Fenzel-Mergott said. “We wore them out by the end of the game and finished strong.” Sophomore Dayona Godwin led

Decatur with 22 points. Captains Erin Florek, a senior, and Marina Jones, a junior, contributed with 15 and 12 points, respectively. Freshman Lexie VanKirk was Decatur’s top rebounder with nine. The Seahawks were scheduled to visit Mardela Springs to battle the Mardela Warriors on Tuesday, but poor weather conditions postponed the game to Wednesday. The home team led 15-12 after one quarter. Decatur fought back and pulled to within one point (24-25) at the halftime break. “We completely stuck to our game

plan and it was working,” Fenzel-Mergott said. “We were aggressive on defense and we did a good job on offense getting shots.” Decatur outscored Mardela 16-14 in the third quarter to gain a 40-39 advantage, but Fenzel-Mergott said the Seahawks ran out of steam against a deep-with-talent Warriors team. Mardela came from behind to win 66-47. Decatur’s top scorer was Godwin with 18 points. Florek scored 10 and junior Jillian Petition netted nine points. The Seahawks are set to take a trip to Salisbury today, Friday, to play the Wi-Hi Indians.

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Video surveillance versus a nightstick

As a deterrent against crime, the thought of being caught doing something wrong is most effective among those who are not likely to do anything wrong in the first place. Criminals, on the other hand, think about how to avoid being caught, when they think about it at all. That is why the addition of scores of cameras on the Boardwalk is not a complete solution to the behavior problem there, even with full-time monitoring by the police department. As has been noted numerous times by camera surveillance advocates, security cameras proved their worth after the Boston Marathon bombing in April. Really? The key word in this instance is after. Yes, the security cameras did lead to the capture of one of the bombers and the death of the other after three people died and 264 others were maimed and injured. Where is the security in that? Obviously, cameras can help in the crime and punishment phase of the justice system, but, as was evidenced in this tragedy, they do not always prevent crime, which would be more important than catching perpetrators after they change other people’s lives forever. That’s why Ocean City government can install as many cameras as it can afford on the Boardwalk, and the police can do all the monitoring they want, but there is no substitute for cops – and lots of them – on the beat. The best deterrent for crime or simply bad behavior continues to be a highly visible police presence. These new cameras could be helpful in directing police on the Boardwalk to developing situations more quickly and they might dissuade otherwise decent people from doing something stupid. But for people intent on fighting and committing assaults or robberies, the risk of being tracked down later is not something that is going to weigh heavily on their minds. But facing a policeman with a nightstick or a baton? That will give miscreants, would-be felons and troublemakers pause for thought.

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Dufendach spearheads signature collection PHIL JACOBS ■ Editor

Patricia Dufendach isn’t afraid. The Berlin resident isn’t afraid to publicly point out a wrong. She isn’t afraid to demand explanations. And she isn’t afraid to get names, plenty of names. In this case more than 1,000. Dufendach is one of the leaders of the Berlin Pedestrian Safety Committee, a group of residents who were outraged by the death of Tymeir Dennis and the serious injuries to his brother, Tyheim Bowen, when they were struck by an unmarked Maryland State Police car as they crossed Route 113 on foot the night of Nov. 8. Since then, the highly articulate Dufendach, the niece of the late Thelma Connor (builder of Dunes Manor and Ocean City’s first female council member) has led the discussion about pedestrian safety and state responsibility at Berlin council sessions and at a special community meeting. She spearheaded the collection of more than 1,000 signatures to be sent to the state asking for a re-

duction in the speed limit and the construction of a pedestrian crosswalk. When Dufendach speaks, she talks with authority, knowledge and a businesslike tone in her voice. She can get emotional, but her goal is to be heard and for the state to take action. She has always had a sad premonition about Route 113, which she can very much see and hear from her Berlin home. “When I go to sleep, I hear those cars going by and I hear trucks racing by,” she said. “It’s there every day. I worry about my dogs getting loose, and there are deer that get hit along Route 113 all of the time.” Dufendach learned of the most recent accident on Facebook. She remembers looking down at the accident site and seeing bright flashing lights of emergency vehicles. It was when she saw what she called the “raw feed” of a local TV station’s accident coverage that she knew she could not stand for this any longer. “All the camera showed was the shoes of one of the victims,” she said. “You see that shot and you know you must do something about it. I’ve been asking for many years what could be done. Apparently, when elected officials say

something to SHA (State Highway Administration), it didn’t mean so much. But when you put people together, the state listens.” Dufendach did more. She prepared a Power Point presentation. Dufendach researched the area. She made sure her notes were in perfect order when she appeared before the Berlin Council. She wasn’t afraid to speak in front of a crowd. Indeed, she and her husband, Paul, are musicians. She was a singer and she played the flute and dulcimer. Her husband plays the bass and can beat box. “You prepare, you practice, you know your lines,” she said. “I know the points I’m trying to make. When I talk about that highway dividing Berlin, I want people to think about that. I try to choose my words carefully.” Dufendach, who lived as a child in Ocean City, said she loves Worcester County. “We’ve been held back by a lot of things, not thinking forward. We’re the most beautiful county in the whole state. We have the ocean and the bay. There are wonderful, wonderful people here who are true and genuine. “But I want to have a safe way to walk around all of Berlin,” she con-

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PUBLIC EYE STEWART DOBSON Publisher

Winter storm Dion, which apparently was the fourth such meteorological event of the year, came and went without sending us back to the days of looking for a warm cave. But this was not before the Weather Channel and every major network more or less suggested that we might want to rent a yak or some similar hairy beast to provide auxiliary heat to get us through this perilous time. Even on otherwise responsible newscasts, we were warned, “THE FIRST MAJOR STORM OF THE SEASON IS BEARING DOWN ON US!” Yikes! Break out the woolies and tie down the dog. She’s gonna blow! But here’s the thing our news and weather professionals apparently have failed to grasp: the rest of us are familiar with cold weather. It’s not as if we just now learned that someone added a fourth season, when all these time we thought we only had three. Let’s see, there’s spring, then summer and fall and then … well, I don’t know what comes next. I’m sure they’re playing up the weather aspect to make their news programs a little more exciting, but I’m not sure that causing stampedes to the toilet paper aisle in the local grocery is the thing to do.

And this business about naming winter storms, which is a recent creation of the Weather Channel? I’m guessing that someone said if Hallmark can invent Grandparents Day, then we can make each one of our storms, not just a storm, but an event worthy of … well … a name. But Dion? The only Dion I ever heard of was a singer back in the late 1950s or 1960s who sang, “I’m the kind of guy who likes to roam around …” followed by, “ … with my two fists of iron and I’m going nowhere.” The singer himself weighed about six pounds at the time, so the iron fists thing was a little difficult to accept. Maybe a light metal alloy, but surely not iron. I don’t even know who or what preceded Storm Dion in 2013, since I have been less than diligent in recording my storm information because, well, because I, like a zillion other people, just don’t care. The fact is I’m suffering from a winter weather news overdose. Every time I see a news correspondent standing on a perfectly clear sidewalk saying, “These sidewalks may be clear now, but they won’t be tomorrow morning,” I begin toying with the idea of sticking something sharp and pointy in my eye, just for the sake of variety. So don’t bother paying attention to all these warnings, advisories and dire forecasts this time of year. Here’s all you need to know: It’s winter. Snow happens.

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EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK tinued. “I want kids who have jobs in Berlin to walk to work without having a fear of dying. I see people driving over to the Stephen Decatur Park to walk on the path. Before the walking path, people were walking along the highway. I want people to not be afraid if you’re riding a bicycle that you’re not going to be killed on the highway.” She also has seen a wheelchair-bound man moving as fast as could to beat the 113 traffic. There are other reasons for her passion as well, difficult ones. “The highway has segregated the

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town,” she said. “And that is painful. I want to prove that it’s wrong for Berlin and wrong for society. We can move beyond that.” The future? “We have to continue by getting people to write letters to the SHA telling of their own experiences with Route 113. “This issue matters to them. It is something they’ve complained about and worried about, and it’s changed their lives. I represent their viewpoint. I don’t need accolades and recognition; we’re lifting up the community, and it makes my life better to live in a town that gets better and better.”

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Editor, On Nov. 26, the tragic fire at Saint Paul’s by-the-Sea and the Shepherd’s Crook Food Pantry took the life of one of our spiritual leaders, Father David Dingwall. We lost a true friend and advocate for the Noel Community. Father Dingwall was enthusiastic and determined to provide assistance to all people in need. He will be missed by the Noel Community and those we will continue to serve. Due to the damage from the fire, the planning committee volunteers have been brainstorming ideas for the most effective way to provide much needed

food for Christmas. Shepherd’s Crook was destroyed. The kitchen and parish hall are not in service and will require extensive restoration. In addition to planning for Christmas, the volunteers are focused on making arrangements to immediately continue our year-round weekly lunches and non-perishable food distributions with minimal disruptions. Please be assured any donations already received will be used to provide food and other necessary items to families and individuals who may be homeless, unemployed, underemployed, shut-in, or alone during the holidays and throughout the year. Checks made payable to The Noel Community can be mailed c/o St. Continued on Page 46A

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READERS’ FORUM Paul’s by-the-Sea to 302 North Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City Md., 21842. The Noel Community appreciates your support over the past 15 years. We believe that Father David would want us to proceed with the 16th annual Noel Community dinner on Dec. 25. The members of the Noel Community are working so his ministry will be honored. We hope you will help us again this year. Catherine L. Coffman The Noel Community Continued from Page 45A

A time to remember Col. Robert Brenner, Jr. Editor, On Sunday, Dec. 8, there was a memorial service at the First Presbyterian Church to honor a World War II veteran and good friend, Colonel Robert Brenner, Jr. Many people in this town probably have met Bob at some time in their lives. I met him at the post office one day when he was getting his wheelchair out of his car. I offered to help and from that first meeting we met often at the post office and spent a lot of time talking and over time became close friends. I told Bob about our "Tea Party" trips to Washington to have our voices heard. He was interested, but was concerned because he needed his wheelchair to get around. I let him know that I would push

him around wherever we went. It turned out to be a benefit for me because every rally we went too we got right up to the front row. All I needed to do was call out "make way for the Colonel." Everyone would step aside and let us through. All the speakers, after finishing their presentation, would come over to Bob and shake his hand. I, of course, had the good fortune to get up close to some very special people. The best event, however, was our rally on Sept. 12, 2009. There were over two million people in attendance. By the time our bus arrived there was already over one million people present. We were some distance from the center stage and Bob, with his World War II Veterans cap on and my sign in his lap, had the opportunity to meet many people. Many came up to him, with their grandchildren, and wanted to know about certain battles where they had lost loved ones. Since Bob had been in every battle in Europe he could tell then in detail what had happened. Before long both Bob and the person who asked would be crying. Afterwards they would shake his hand and thank him for his service and information. You could see the joy in Bob's eyes. Bob, you'll be surely missed but never forgotten. Those of us who have known you knew we were in the presence of a patriot and good person who served our country with honor and continued to serve though out his life with worthy causes. Surely if there is a God and a Heaven you will be rewarded with a very

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special place of honor. I know you'll always hold a special place in my heart. Rest in peace my friend. Paul St. Andre Ocean City

Shepherd’s Crook not designed to screen clients

Editor, The fire starter had been picked up and taken to the local hospital for mental evaluation twice in the last three months, according to the Ocean City Police Department. Shepherd’s Crook is not designed to screen all individuals that come in to get food. It’s not like a sporting event where all the patrons have to go through security clearance. I’ve been a volunteer since 2002 at Shepherd’s Crook. We do our best to serve the people in need and get familiar with the regular faces. We are there to benefit the community not to over reach their individual boundaries. Joanne Kirby Ocean Pines

Ocean City Christmas parade a success Editor, This is a letter of thanks to all those who helped to make the 31st annual Ocean City Christmas parade such a success. There are many fine community pa-

rades 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 Dept. who provided us with the judge’s stand, bleachers, and the P.A. System. A special thanks to the Ocean City Police department for all their 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 co-ordinate 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 who has graciously provided us with use of his radios during the parade. Thanks go out to Hitman for being our MC this year. 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 Merchant’s Association for their 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 December in the resort when we all enjoy The Ocean City Christmas Parade. Elaine V. Jarvis Parade Coordinator

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People dressed as Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves and reindeer, as well as in other holiday costumes, gathered in Ocean City last year for the resort’s second annual SantaCon. The festivities kicked off at JC’s Northside Pub on 127th Street, where approximately 100 participants met up. The group, which at one point grew to nearly 200, visited a number of Ocean City establishments, spreading cheer along the way.

Third annual SantaCon in Ocean City Saturday Festivities begin at 2 p.m.; about eight establishments signed up to be event stops CLARA VAUGHN ■ Staff Writer (Dec. 13, 2013) Elves, reindeer, Whos from down in Whoville and a whole slew of Santas will gather this weekend for the third annual SantaCon, a Christmas celebration kicking off at 28th Street Pit & Pub tomorrow, Dec. 14. Festivities start at 2 p.m. and Santas are invited to join in for as much or as little of the event as they want, said “Sandy Claws,” the “spirit of SantaCon.” “On the surface, it looks like a pub crawl. And yes we will be pub crawling, but it’s supposed to be more than that,” Claws said. “It’s about being jolly, being merry — not the commercialism side (of Christmas), but more the spirit of the day.” In that spirit, everyone should come in costume, though they don’t have to dress exactly like Santa. In fact, quirky takes on the Christmas theme are encouraged.

Last year, Cindy Lou Who and the cast of the National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation showed up at SantaCon, to name a few. “Some of our folks really go overboard. It’s really fun,” Claws said. In the spirit of giving, Santas are encouraged to bring donations of items such as blankets and dog food for the Worcester County Humane Society to SantaCon. They are also asked to bring toys or candy canes to hand out to children they might pass on the street. SantaCon first came to Ocean City in 2011 as a fun evening out during the off season. Around 100 Santas showed up the first year, and the celebration peaked around 150 in 2012. “It’s become a really fun Christmas party,” Claws said. “It really has become a thing that people look forward to.” SantaCon 3 will travel from 28th Street south, hitting around eight bars including Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon, Mother’s Cantina and de Lazy Lizard and ending near Wicomico Street. The exact route is not announced ahead of time, so Santas should contact friends at SantaCon and check Facebook to meet with the group. The festivities will go on until the Santas start to disperse, Claws said.

All Santas should come dressed for the weather, as there will be some foot travel between bars. Cabs will be available for the longer stretches. “We very, very strongly encourage all the Santas to be safe,” Claws said. “Have a designated elf. Make sure the reindeer aren’t drinking.” Santas should come with cash for the drink specials and pay as they receive each drink to make serving the crowd possible and keep the event moving without having to wait for patrons to settles their tabs. All Santas should keep an eye out for each other, following the “stick with Santa” rule as they proceed from bar to bar. Search for “SantaCon 3 OCMD” on Facebook for more information and to RSVP to the event. For costume inspiration, check out BuzzFeed’s page dedicated to do-ityourself SantaCon costumes at bit.ly/1bRUasF. New this year, there will also be “Nightmare Before SantaCon 3” today, Friday the 13th. Santas that want to get a head start on SantaCon 3 festivities with food and drink specials and a DJ should meet at JC’s Northside Pub on 126th Street from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

(Dec. 13, 2013) A local artist is living out his dream this Christmas, creating a series of Michelangelo-inspired murals outside a Second Street building. “This is definitely my favorite project because I get to do it for God,” muralist Todd Leasure said. “I just got to paint my dream paintings.” The murals are Leasure’s rendering of several works by one of his favorite artists, Michelangelo, including the Sistine Chapel’s “The Creation of Adam” and “The Last Judgment.” Rendered in waterproof Rustoleum, they resemble stained glass adorning the building’s four large windows. Building owner Orrozio Puglisis commissioned Leasure to do the paintings, along with renovating the interior of the space that will open as a seafood restaurant in April. Leasure has had a hand in a number of projects around Ocean City, including a mural at Dumsers Dairyland on Caroline Street and a Venetian scene in Soprano’s Pizza. He has helped the Ocean City Development Corporation spruce up downtown by painting electric boxes and the skate park, and works on other projects including carpentry, roofing and flooring. Most recently, Leasure created lifesized nativity sculptures that traveled in Ocean City’s Christmas parade. “Whatever anyone wants, I do it,” he said of his works. A local from Bishopville, Leasure grew up with an artist for a father. His formal training began at Stephen Decatur High School, where art teacher Barry Stebbing inspired and instructed him, he said. Leasure continued his training in art at Catonsville Community College, traveled to Florida to learn air spraying and spent four years in the Gothic-art city of Brno in the Czech Republic, where he worked on frescos. In all, he has painted about 150 murals for restaurants, businesses and private owners and sold around 100 oil paintings, he said. “I dedicate it to God and to Jesus,” Leasure said of his artwork, though he wasn’t always as pious as he is now. He grew up in a Christian home and has believed in God since childhood, but See MURALS on Page 2B

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Local artist Todd Leasure works through the rain to complete four Michelangelo-inspired murals on a Second Street building on Monday. His four murals will be up for Christmas and into the New Year on the building behind Ocean Gallery on the Boardwalk. Those interested in his work can reach him at 410-603-2488.

fully committed himself to the religion four years ago, he said. Now, he said he works to portray the “master artist” in his pieces. “My main goal in life is to try to tell people about Jesus through my artwork,” Leasure said. He is almost done with his Second Street murals and plans to light them up at night. The paintings will remain on display throughout the Christmas season and into the New Year, until the windows are scraped clean for the opening of the restaurant next spring. Visitors can also see Leasure’s rendering of the Puglisis family on the building’s ocean-facing façade. Check out the murals on the building directly behind Ocean Gallery, on Second Street and the Boardwalk. Continued from Page 1B

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Children participate in United Christmas Spirit Campaign (Dec. 13, 2013) More than 40 children in need shopped for Christmas gifts for themselves and family members last Saturday, thanks to the Young Professionals Committee of Ocean City’s United Christmas Spirit Campaign. Children took to the aisles of WalMart on Route 50 from 6:30-8:30 a.m., each with $100 to spend on gifts of their choice. They also enjoyed games, arts and crafts and breakfast at Outback Steakhouse following the event. “Some of the kids just buy a bike and a helmet and they’re done, but a lot of the kids really like that they’re able to share the spirit of Christmas and are able to give back to their family,” said event volunteer and publicity coordinator Anna Giles. More than 80 volunteers, mostly from the Young Professionals, helped man the gift-wrapping station, chaperon shoppers and register children at Out-

back. Donations by area businesses and individuals helped fund the campaign. “It takes a lot of man power,” Giles said. “Many of the local business owners and people around the area were willing to donate to the cause.” Wal-Mart chipped in $1,000 for the event and owner of Gold’s Gym Howard Baldwin donated $1,500, for example, she said. SonRise Church provided activities and volunteers for the game room, where children went to play and meet Santa after they had finished shopping. “This event took a lot of giving and helping out to coordinate, and they’re able to take that message home,” Giles said.

Assateague Island annual passes now available for 2014 (Dec. 13, 2013) Are you looking for the perfect gift for that person on your Christmas list who loves to spend time at the beach? How about a year-long entrance pass to Assateague Island where a stroll along the shore, paddle in the bay, or casting a line of bait is a great way to spend time. The 2014 annual pass to Assateague Island National Seashore is now available. The $30 pass provides entrance to the National Seashore in both the Maryland and Virginia Districts from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31 2014. This year’s annual pass features a photograph of a seashells resting on the sand taken by park seasonal employee, Brittany Shirvani. The 2014 annual passes may be purchased at the Park Entrance and Ranger Station in the Maryland District and the Toms Cove Visitor Center in the Virginia District. “Come on out to Assateague, and let the island cast its net of wonder over you,” said Rachelle Daigneault, chief of Interpretation & Education. For those who frequent other Federal fee areas, the 2014 America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass is available online at the USGS store. For $80 you have access to more than 2,000 recreation areas managed by five Federal agencies. For more information on Assateague Island National Seashore, visit www.nps.gov/asis or check out the Facebook page.

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Pine Tones Chorus presents Christmas concert (Dec. 13, 2013) The Pine Tones Chorus will present a Christmas Concert at Atlantic United Methodist Church, on Baltimore Avenue and Fourth Street in Ocean City, on Friday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. The Pine Tones Chorus includes about 60 singers from Ocean Pines, Ocean City and nearby areas. June Todd is the chorus director and Sandra Coston-Barkley is the accompanist. Peter Stang will be playing flute as an added attraction. Special pieces will have double accompaniment with both the piano and organ. The concert is titled, “Traditions of Christmas” and offers a festive musical tour of church bells, sleigh bells, caroling,

mistletoe, holly, shepherds, Mary and the baby in the manger. Cheerful greetings of Merry Christmas and Hallelujah will resound. Classical Christmas selections will include “O Holy Night” and “Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus.” Fans of show tunes may recognize the theme song from Babes in Toyland and the song, “Christmas Gifts” from the stage version of “A Wonderful Life.” A special arrangement of “Jingle Bells Through the Ages” includes visits from the Andrews Sisters in boogie-woogie and an Elvisstyle solo in hard rock. Admission is free and an offering will be received. After the concert, people may

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Dawn Hodge, right, and Jill Elliott, co-chairwomen of the ACS North Worcester County Relay For Life.

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Holiday Wrappings Approximately 500 ladies and a few men enjoy lunch and a fashion show during Tuesday's â&#x20AC;&#x153;Holiday Wrappingsâ&#x20AC;? event to benefit the American Cancer Society at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. DJ Batman provided the holiday tunes and Seaside Dance Academy performed. There was also a 50/50 raffle and silent auction. Clothing provided by more than a dozen local businesses was modeled during the fashion show. Holiday Wrappings also celebrated the 100th anniversary of the ACS. OCEAN CITY TODAY/LISA CAPITELLI

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Pickles Pub: Robyn Fitting, left, and Jessica Barry

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Hots for Tots Mother's Cantina: Linda Barragan, left, and Neely and Ryan James

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Harborside: Melanie Rivers, left, and Summer Mattie

The Ocean City Parrothead Club’s 15th annual Hots for Tots Chili Cookoff was held Dec. 8, at the West Ocean City Greene Turtle. Approximately 400 people stopped by throughout the day to sample chili recipes from nine local restaurants and to cast a vote for their favorite. Mother’s Cantina, 28th Street in Ocean City, won with “Mother’s Chili Con Café.” The Best of Show award also went to Mother's. Harborside placed second with "Cheese Steak Chili" and Station 7 Restaurant took third with its "Firehouse Chili." Both restaurants are located in West Ocean City. Visitors were asked to make a $10 donation or provide a new, unwrapped toy for the Ocean City Police Department’s annual toy drive and Santa House in Snow Hill. Several hundred toys were collected and approximately $1,000 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. OCEAN CITY TODAY/LISA CAPITELLI

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Movie filmed in resort, ‘Ping Pong Summer,’ goes to Sundance Premiere set to take place Jan. 18 as cast, supporters converge on Park City (Dec. 13, 2013) Shot in Ocean City last year, “Ping Pong Summer” is now headed to the big screen at the Sundance Film Festival, the country’s most prestigious showcase for independent films. The festival, founded by Robert Redford in 1978, is held in Park City, Utah every January, attracting celebrities, industry insiders, and film enthusiasts from around the world. This year’s festival will mark the world premiere of “Ping Pong Summer,” written and directed by Maryland native Michael Tully. The film is a coming-of-age story

set in the summer of 1985, about a ping motion picture in more than 25 years to pong-obsessed teenage boy on a family feature Ocean City so prominently. vacation to Ocean City. “Even though Sundance takes place at Ping Pong Summer, shot in Ocean City a Utah ski resort, we anticipate a big last fall and wrapped production on Oct. group from the Eastern Shore will attend 26, 2012, one day the film’s premiere. before Hurricane Our hope is to turn “Our hope is to turn Park City Sandy hit. Park City into into Ocean City” The last shot Ocean City.” Prowas filmed on the ducer George Rush GEORGE RUSH iconic Ocean City said. Producer of “Ping Pong Summer” Fishing Pier, which Tully added, “As was severely dama proud Marylanaged during the der and someone storm. who grew up going to Ocean City every Since last fall, the film has been in post- summer, my 20-plus year dream of production in New York, San Francisco, shooting PPS in OC and presenting the Los Angeles and Austin. The help of hun- finished film to the world is about to come dreds of people from the Delmarva region true. I couldn’t be more grateful for the made the movie possible, which is the first support we received from the local com-

munity, and I couldn’t be more excited for this year’s Sundance.” The premiere will take place on Jan. 18, as the film’s cast and supporters converge on Park City to celebrate the culmination of their work. “Ping Pong Summer” stars Susan Sarandon, John Hannah, Lea Thompson, Amy Sedaris, Robert Longstreet and Judah Friedlander. The cast also includes young actors Marcello Conte and Andy Riddle; Marylanders Myles Massey, Joseph McCaughtry, Helena Seabrook, and Maddie Howard; and Ocean City local Emmi Shockley. The project’s financing was secured by the producers through private equity, as well as generous support from the Ocean City, Worcester County and the State of Maryland.

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Annual AGH Penguin Swim planners announce â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;virtual swimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Locals going away for New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holiday can still participate in event (Dec. 13, 2013) Organizers of the 20th annual Atlantic General Hospital Penguin Swim recently announced a new feature of the event, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Virtual Swim.â&#x20AC;? Now, area residents can still participate in the popular fundraising event for the acute care community hospital, even if they plan to be out of town on New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to do something different for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event, since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our 20th anniversary,â&#x20AC;? said Sal Fasano, Penguin Swim co-chair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And, we thought this would also be a way to include those who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attend

because the event falls mid-week.â&#x20AC;? Penguin Swim Web site, www.PenguinThe Virtual Swim works similarly to swim.atlanticgeneral.orgâ&#x20AC;? the actual plunge. Participants will still Advance registration for the 20th anregister and fundraise, either as individual nual Penguin Swim will take place Tuespenguins or as part of a team. And, they day, Dec. 31, from 2-4 p.m. in the will still jump into Princess Royale the water â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just not Hotel Atrium on â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to do something into the Atlantic 91st Street. Ocean at 91st On Wednesday, different for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event, Street in Ocean Jan 1, check-in and since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our 20th anniversaryâ&#x20AC;? registration begins City. To commemorate their jump, at 11:30 a.m. The SAL FASANO virtual penguins swim will start at 1 Penguin Swim co-chair can snap a photo p.m. and share it with Proceeds from the Penguin the event, gathered Swimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online community on Facebook through corporate sponsorships and parand Twitter using #OCPenguinSwim. ticipant fundraising, support the strategic More information and instructions for plans undertaken by Atlantic General participation can be found on the official Hospital to uphold their mission to im-

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

■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ FENWICK CRAB HOUSE, 100 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-539-2500 / www.crabcakeexpress.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Carry-out available. Casual dining. Open for lunch and dinner. Big crabs are our specialty. Perfect crabcakes are our passion. Seven different fish served 15 different ways! Great local seafood, good times and good service is our mission. ■ GALAXY 66 BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / $$-$$$ / V-M-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Contemporary restaurant offering light fare and full entrees. Award- winning wine list, signature drinks and cocktails. ■ GREENE TURTLE NORTH, 116th Street, Ocean City 410-723-2120 / www.thegreeneturtle.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / The Turtle, est. 1976, is an Ocean City tradition with a friendly staff, great food and something for everyone! Menu favorites are homemade crab cakes, kids’ menu, salads, burgers, wings and more! Featuring weekday lunch specials and happy hour, 50 high-def flat screen TVs, game room, gift shop, carry out, party trays, nightly drink specials, Keno, MD lottery, DJs with dance floor. Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., year-round. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581; 128th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-2403 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open 7 days a week. We have proudly served Ocean City, Maryland for over 40 years. Known for All You Can Eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HIGH STAKES BAR & GRILL, Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 / $-$$ / V-MAE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live entertainment. ■ HOOTERS, Fifth Street, on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-2690 and Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-1841 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS. Things are always getting better at Hooters! Fresh menu offering a number of ground chuck burgers, green salads, world famous chicken wings with 11 flavorful sauces and a fun children’s menu. Relax in the beach atmosphere or enjoy the outdoor seating. Happy hour every day, 3-7 p.m. Full bar available. Authentic Hooters merchandise in kids and adult sizes. Enjoy all the sports packages on large, flat screen TVs and

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great service by the delightful Hooters girls. Live entertainment. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Find out why we say, “Hooters makes you happy!” ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Proud to have Chef Shawn Reese creating beach-inspired dishes in both oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breaker’s Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open yearround and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ HOUSE OF WELSH, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 1-800-311-2707 / www.houseofwelsh.net / $, $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Specializing in steaks and seafood. Open daily. Happy hour all day and night. Entertainment Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Casual attire. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites - Johnny’s Special, Neptune’s Seafood Feast Pizza, and MD Blue Crab. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Coldest draft beer in town served in a chilled mug. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 4 a.m. ■ J/R’S, 131st Street, Ocean City 410-2503100 / www.jrsribs.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s Menu / Full bar / Carry-out / Early bird specials daily. This is the PLACE for ribs, steaks, chicken, seafood and steamed crabs. Try our Ribs in our family oriented spacious dining room or cheer on your favorite team in our new enlarged sports bar. You’ve tried the Rest- Now try the Best. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ MERMAID COVE PUB, 33195 Lighthouse Road, Williamsville, West Fenwick, Del. 302436-0122 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Full bar / Get ship-wrecked at the Mermaid Cove with pub, drink and food specials daily. Lump crab cakes, rock and mahi tacos, fried oyster sandwiches and platters are among the items to choose from. Breakfast served weekends. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Take-out available. ■ MIO FRATELLO ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE, 38018 Fenwick Shoals Blvd., West Fenwick, Del. 302-436-6400 / miofratello.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere, specializing in steaks, seafood and pasta. Take out and delivery. Open for lunch and dinner. ■ PEAKY’S ROOFTOP RESTAURANT & BAR, 138th Street, Ocean City 410-250-ROOF / www.peakys.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open 7 days, 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Happy hour 4 pm-7pm everyday with great food and drink specials. More than 40 specialty martinis. Sunday All You Can Eat Brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Shore Farewith something for everyone: fresh fish, lobster, certified angus steaks, prime rib and poultry. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.

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

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Variety of classes offered at OC Center for the Arts on 94th St. (Dec. 13 ,2013) With cold weather upon us, now is the perfect time to head to the OC Center for the Arts for unique opportunities to tap into your creative side. Along with the regular pottery and painting classes available at the Center for the Arts on 94th Street there is also a journal making class for a small fee, and the opportunity to make a soup bowl in the pottery studio for free. Take time to relax and reflect as the holidays approach by creating an â&#x20AC;&#x153;image journalâ&#x20AC;? based on the law of attraction from the best-selling book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Secret.â&#x20AC;? December artist in residence, Christina Jarmonolinski, will teach the art of collaging, adding paint and other objects to make a personal creative journal that ex-

presses your individual wishes and life expectations. The class is scheduled for Dec. 19 from 1-4 p.m. The cost for the class is $20 for Art League members and $25 for non-members. A one-time materials fee of $10 includes blank journal and basic collage materials. Bring any personal photos, texts or other objects you would like to include into your journal. Those interested can sign up online at www.artleagueofoceancity.org or call the Art League at 410-524-9433. The Art League of Ocean City is looking for volunteers to help make ceramic bowls for the Empty Bowl Project benefitting the Diakonia food pantry and the See BOWLS on Page 13B

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Applications accepted SHORE UP! Inc. is accepting applications from people who need help paying their home heating bills and electric bills. Residents of either Somerset, Wicomico or Worcester counties who meet state income guidelines may qualify for assistance. To receive help, an individual must complete an Energy Assistance application and provide supporting documentation. Call 410-341-9634 or 410-749-1142.

Fill the Truck The Salvation Army will be at the Berlin Walmart on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to “Fill the Truck” with donations of toys and clothes for those less privileged in the community. There will also be “Fill the Truck” collections and the Pocomoke and Fruitland Walmarts, as well. For more information, call 410-740-7771.

Photography exhibit The December art exhibit at the Ocean Pines library will feature Kim Bemis’ photography. This exhibit is in the main common areas of the library. Bemis is a self taught photographer. Wherever he travels he has

Bowls created to be used for ‘Starving Artist’ Jan. 31 event Art League. Anyone in the community is invited to make a bowl for free in the pottery studio at the OC Center for the Arts on the following dates: Dec. 17, Jan. 7, or Jan. 11 from 1-3 p.m. each day. Those who attend the “Starving Artist” dinner on Jan. 31 will receive one of these original bowls that they may fill with delicious soups donated by local restaurants. Guests are asked to keep the bowl as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. Cost for the “Starving Artist Dinner” is $20. Contact the ALOC at 410-524-9433 to participate. Continued from Page 12B

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his camera ready. Bemis is especially influenced by the wildlife and beauty of the Eastern Shore. The towns, marshes, beaches and flowers are his favorite subjects. Bemis has exhibited at the Rehoboth Art League, Ocean City Art League, and his work is on permanent display in local restaurants and coffee houses.This exhibit runs through January. For library hours, call 410-208-4014.

Spotlight exhibitor Myrna McGrath is the Artist Spotlight exhibitor at the Ocean Pines library in December. The Eastern Shore of Maryland has been home and a constant inspiration to McGrath. For many years she has devoted herself to painting and learning to create the simple quite beauty in nature. She has displayed at juried and invitational art shows and has won many awards and ribbons. Her work has been selected to be in a collection at the Seidel School in Salisbury University. She teaches at the Art Institute & Gallery in Salisbury. This exhibit runs through January. For library hours, call 410-208-4014.

Donations sought The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department is accepting donations of Christmas gifts for critically ill children and their families. They will donate these toys and gifts to the Believe in Tomorrow House By The

Sea, located on 66th Street in Ocean City. The Believe in Tomorrow House By The Sea is one of five beach and mountain retreats operated by Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation. Critically ill children and their families can vacation at these facilities, helping to renew their spirits, mentally and physically, during the child’s treatments. Take donations to the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. Donations will be accepted until Tuesday, Dec. 17. For more information about the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation, visit www.believeintomorrow.org.

Baby Bazaar and Kids’ Flea Market A Baby Bazaar and Kids’ Flea Market is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 4 at the Ocean Pines Community Center from 8 a.m. to noon. All parents and parents to be, this is an opportunity to turn pre-loved maternity, baby, and kid’s (toddler to preteen) items into cash while providing a hand-me-down heaven for new mamas. Vendors may sell clothes, handmade items, children’s furniture, toys, video games, strollers and swings, among other items. Vendor space is $15 for Ocean Pines residents and $20 for nonresidents. Spaces include an 8-foot table and a chair. For more information, call Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks at 410-641-7052.

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AGH RECOGNIZED United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore recently recognized Atlantic General Hospital for its support during the annual United Way campaign with employee contributions totaling $25,028. Pictured, from left, are Atlantic General Hospital President and CEO Michael Franklin, Wound Care Center Clinical Leader Nicole House-Blanc, Director of Imaging Maria Phillips and United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore Donor Relations Coordinator Natalie Costello.

TOYS FOR TOTS Scotty’s Tavern in Fenwick Island, Del. was presented with an award for outstanding contributions over the years to the Marine Corps League Toys For Tots program. Pictured, from left, are Ron Wilson, Scotty’s representatives Robin Ferdinand and owner Alex Laird, Rick Holmes and Dick Bowen.

CHURCH VISITS OCES LITERATURE DISCUSSION Students in Mrs. Justice’s fourth grade class at Ocean City Elementary School participate in a literature discussion group while reading the novel, “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.” Pictured, from left, are Emma Meyer, Rachel Peretz, Colin Sweeney and Joseph Buxbaum.

Worcester County Commissioner Bud Church visits Mia Johnson in Mrs. Justice’s fourth grade classroom at Ocean City Elementary School during American Education Week, Nov. 18-22. Johnson wrote a letter inviting Church to her classroom to observe the subjects that she is learning. Church presented Johnson with a special County Commissioner’s pin.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE Ocean City Center for the Arts December Artists in Residence Rob De Koter and Christina Jarmolinski take part in the Holiday Open House event last Friday at the 94th Street facility.

Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore President Doug Wilson and his wife, Patty, stand in front of the donor wall at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street last Friday during the Holiday Open House event.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Rafo and Rafael Correa enjoying the Holiday Open House at the OC Center for the Arts on 94th Street last Friday.

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SDHS FOOD DRIVE Stephen Decatur High School freshman Michael Knowles, junior Austin Dundore, Principal Tom Zimmer and senior Chase Eslin helped load cases of canned goods during the Student Government Association’s annual food drive, which collected 4,912 pounds of non-perishable items for Diakonia and Santa House.

TOP EQUESTRIAN At the Capital Challenge Horse Show in the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, Md., Worcester Preparatory School senior Hannah Showell, on her horse, Axtrex, tied for Grand Champion in the 16-year-old equitation division.

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Pete Marx was recently presented his Eagle Scout medal. Awarded scoutings highest honor and a member of troop 261, Senator James Mathias presents Marx with a proclamation while his parents, Jean and Kurt, look on.

Worcester Preparatory School seniors Megan Kuczma and Chase Schmehling create tributes to United States veterans by designing two bulletin boards featuring relatives of students who served in the armed services. Kuczma and Schmehling began with one bulletin board but soon realized that they had more information than would fit on the board. Head of Upper School Nancy Decker suggested that they turn the window to her office into a tribute as well. Accompanying the photos of the veterans is information about their service to our nation.

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OCEAN CITY LIONS CLUB SUPPORTS SDHS CHEERLEADERS Recently, the Ocean City Lions Club presented a $300 check to the Stephen Decatur High School cheer squad. The cheerleaders have been invited, by the Universal Cheerleaders Association, to take part in the pre-game show at the Capital One Bowl, New Year’s Day in Orlando. Thirteen are planning to make the trip – if they can raise enough money. Pictured, from left, are King Lion Sean Williams, cheerleaders, Karoline Cole, Cora Cox and Ciara Wright and Cole’s mother, Kathy.

The Ocean City Museum Society recently announced the loan of an extremely rare United States Life-Saving Service tally board circa 1880’s to the Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum, which is part of Delaware State Parks. This tally board was donated to the Ocean City Museum Society by Carl Schmidlapp III and is from the Parramore Island Life-Saving Station. The tally board played a key role in a breeches buoy rescue. It had important instructions written on it so the sailors would know just what they had to do to set up the lines that would ultimately save their lives. It is now on exhibit at the Indian River Station as part of its Life-Saving Service exhibit. Pictured, from left, are Laura Scharle, interpretive manager, and Park Interpreters Mary Poudel and Katie Goerger.

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Also, use as place cards to add personal touch to table DEBORAH LEE WALKER Contributing Writer (Dec. 13, 2013) Christmas is only a few weeks away and the hustle and bustle is in full swing. Do not fret, you are in good company. So many things to do and so little time, a few nips of holiday cheer is at the top of my list. Putting up the glorious tree sounds simple; may I remind you that major battles have been waged over this celebrated occasion. The placing of the decorations can be mind-boggling. Does one stick with tradition or dare to

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guests’ point of view. A round table is more forgiving for the simple fact that the radius is equal. When choosing a tablecloth, think in terms of simplicity. A cream or white cloth allows for more colorful décor items to be placed on it. Lace is another option. There are a few etiquette rules one should be attentive to. Always start eating with the flatware that is placed on the outside and towards the plate as the meal progresses. Glassware depends on how many different types of beverages are being served. This is an area I differ from proper etiquette; it is about making your guests feel at ease and not making a situation complicated. Place the water glass above the knife, position the red wine glass at a 45- degree angle, the white wine glass is also placed at a 45 degree angle from the red wine glass. As a rule, the lighter courses are served first. This is why the white wine glass is on the outside. The cake and dessert spoon are laid across the top of the setting; the cake fork’s tines are set facing right and the spoon’s bowl facing left. The fork is closest to the service plate. Bread and butter plates are always placed to the left and above the charger. The chargers should be removed after everyone places the napkin on their lap. Napkins are straightforward; you can

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Local painter Laura Jenkins, December artist of the month at Baked Dessert Cafe & Gallery, is donating 100 percent of the proceeds from sales of her featured oil paintings at the location to the West Ocean nonprofit organization Diakonia. Baked Dessert owner, Robin Tomaselli said the exhibit is an effort to encourage patrons to buy local art while donating to a local charity, which serves as the only comprehensive provider of emergency and transitional housing for men, women and families on the Lower Shore.

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SHEILA R. CHERRY Associate Editor/Bayside Gazette (Dec. 13, 2013) Baked Dessert Cafe & Gallery is hosting local painter Laura Jenkins as the December artist of the month, including during the Dec. 13 Second Friday Art Stroll. Jenkins is donating 100 percent of the proceeds from sales of her featured oil paintings to the West Ocean City nonprofit organization Diakonia. Jenkins participated in the “Paint Berlin” plein air event, held earlier this year, for the first time. She describes her style as “contemporary realism” and credited Lisa Tomaselli with recommending her to Baked Dessert owner Robin Tomaselli. Jensen’s bold brushstrokes and use of palette knives gives her work an effect reminiscent of 19th century impressionist Claude Monet. She paints local events and venues like this year’s Peach Festival with local nature scenes. The exhibit is an effort to encourage patrons to buy local art while donating to a local charity, which serves as the only

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IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO SEND LETTERS TO SANTA Little ones seeking to get their last minute Christmas wishes to the North Pole before Santa fills his bag and sleigh have until Dec. 16 to drop off their lists on forms provided at the Ocean Pines branch of the North Pole Postal Service. “Santa’s Mailbox” and the forms for sending letters are located in the lobby of the Ocean Pines Community Center. The elves delivering the letters advise letter writers to make sure they include a clearly written return address to get a response before Christmas. “This will help Santa write back to you much quicker,” they said. BAYSIDE GAZETTE/SHEILA R. CHERRY

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comprehensive provider of emergency and transitional housing for men, women and families on the Lower Shore, according to Robin Tomaselli. Jenkins said she wanted to do something for Diakonia, which she said “Is such an incredible organization. They do so much for people in this area.” During Art Stroll, starting at 4 p.m. Santa Claus will be in the house, along with singer Sophia Tomaselli and holiday floral arranger and event designer Angie Gillis of Encore Events. Also during Berlin’s December Art Stroll, the Church Mouse Thrift Store will donate proceeds towards sponsoring local families and senior citizens for Christmas. Additional donations from the store have also been forwarded to the Shepard’s Crook at St. Paul’s by the Sea. Bungalow Love will exhibit hand stamped jewelry, vintage flatware and key chains designed by Heather Layton of A Mermaids Purse. Butterfly taxider-

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mist Kaitlin Sowa will be the featured artist. Bruder Hill will exhibit the water color paintings of Suzanne Difranks. The Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center will host graphic artist Kelly Brown. The work of artist Sharon O’Brien Huey will be featured at The Globe. Her work can be viewed at www.facebook.com/EverydayMagicArtworks.Harmony Wellness will host Georgene Pollicino and her grandson Jake. They use a variety of media and photography to create paintings under the company name Ocean-Dog. J.J. Fish will showcase fine jewelry artist Cindy Calahan of Silver Spring, who specializes in large stone settings. Jeffrey Auxer will open his working studio to demonstrate his glass blowing techniques and showcase his creations. Berlin Coffee House will continue to host landscape oil artist Geo McElroy. Sisters will host a meet and greet event with local master painter Jim Adcock.

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Caine Woods partiers and carolers attend a Christmas party at the Elks Club.

Bernie, Karl and Mary Mays and Kim take part in the Caine Wood Christmas party. Smart folks stay warm inside Gold Coast Mall to watch the Ocean City Christmas parade last Saturday.

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FRIDAY, DEC. 13 LIGHT UP DOWNTOWN — Sunset Park, south end of Philadelphia Avenue, on the bay next to the Coast Guard Station, Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Holiday lights, holiday music and dance performances, horse and carriage rides, Santa and more. Free admission. Horse and carriage rides cost $5 for adults and free to children 3 and younger. Info: 410-289-1413 or www.downtownassociation.net. HOLIDAY HORSE AND CARRIAGE RIDES — Sunset Park, south end of Philadelphia Avenue, on the bay next to the Coast Guard Station, Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and free to children 3 and younger. Info: 410-289-1413 or www.downtownassociation.net. 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: 410524-7994.

SATURDAY, DEC. 14 LIGHT UP DOWNTOWN — Sunset Park, south end of Philadelphia Avenue, on the bay next to the Coast Guard Station, Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Holiday lights, holiday music and dance performances, horse and carriage rides, Santa and more. Free admission. Horse and carriage rides cost $5 for adults and free to children 3 and younger. Info: 410-289-1413 or www.downtownassociation.net. HOLIDAY HORSE AND CARRIAGE RIDES — Sunset Park, south end of Philadelphia Avenue, on the bay next to the Coast Guard Station, Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and free to children 3 and younger. Info: 410-289-1413 or www.downtownassociation.net. GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP — Worcester County Arts Council, 6 Jefferson Street, Berlin, 10-11:30 a.m. Children, ages 714, will create a whimsical gingerbread house using graham crackers, icing and assorted candies. Fee is $20 and includes all supplies. Members receive a 10 percent discount. Advanced registration required: 410-641-0809 or www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org. COOKIE WALK — Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A variety of home baked holiday cookies for $7 per pound. All proceeds benefit Diakonia Homeless Shelter and Food Bank. PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices, includes coffee and juice. Bloody Marys cost $3. Info: 410-524-8196.

FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines, 8 a.m. to noon. Produce, farm fresh eggs, organic goods, herbs, fresh cut flowers, soaps, jelly, homemade baked goods, honey and more items. POCOMOKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPEN HOUSE AND PAINTING GIVEAWAY — Pocomoke Area Chamber of Commerce, 6 Market St., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Delmarva artists Jan Coulbourne and Leslie Brett will be present to demonstrate. They will also be giving away original watercolors at noon and 1 p.m. Refreshments. Info: Jennifer Rafter, 410-957-1919. ANNUAL WINTER WATERMAN’S FESTIVAL — Delmarva Discovery Center, 2 Market St., Pocomoke City, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring a variety of different vendors and demonstrations including Dusty Attic Quilt Shop, Eddie Heath Crab pots, Saxis Island Museum and more. Teena Gorrow and Craig Koppie will be on hand to sign their new book, “Inside an Eagle’s Nest.” Free food samples including clam chowder, cheese platter, smith island cakes and seafood samplers. Info: www.facebook.com/delmarvadiscoverycenter; www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org; or Sarah Rubin, 410-957-9933, Ext. 104. OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m. Professional Bass Angler Jim Short will share some tips on how to catch fish. Everyone is welcome and canned goods or donations will be welcomed to support Diakonia homeless shelter. Info: Jack Barnes, 410641-7662.

SUNDAY, DEC. 15 18TH CENTURY CELEBRATION — Historic St. Martin’s Church Museum, 11413 Old Worcester Highway, Showell, 5 p.m. A Christmas Candlelight Service, music, readings, hot cider and beautiful decorations. Info: www.historicstmartinschurch.org. YOUNG ADULT CHRISTMAS SERVICE — Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 5 p.m. Fellowship and worship with food, music and a great speaker. Ages 18 and older welcome. Info: 410-641-1137.

MONDAY, DEC. 16 DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus, Sweet Adeline’s, under the direction of Carol Ludwig, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, White Horse Park. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410-208-4171. HAND DANCING — House of Welsh, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick, Del. Free lessons from 6-7 p.m., open dancing 7-10 p.m. No

cover charge. Info: DC Hand Dance Club, 302541-0728.

TUESDAY, DEC. 17 POP ART PORTRAITS — Worcester County Arts Council, 6 Jefferson Street, Berlin, Dec. 17 and 18, 4:15-5:15 p.m. Using craypas (oil pastels) students, ages 5-10, will create a self portrait inspired by pop art artists. Cost is $22.50 for WCAC members and $25 for nonmembers. Includes all supplies. Advanced registration required by calling 410-641-0809.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18 SUICIDE GRIEVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP — Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 6 p.m. Open to anyone who has lost a friend or loved one to suicide. Free of charge. Info: 410-629-0164 or www.choosetolivemaryland.org. DELMARVA HAND DANCING CLUB — Meets every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by dancing 6:30-9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, chacha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Discounted food and drink prices. Info: 302337-3638. TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: 302-436-3682.

THURSDAY, DEC. 19 JOURNAL MAKING — Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th Street, Dec. 5, 12 and 19, 1-4 p.m. Create your own “image journal” based on the law of attraction from the best selling book “The Secret.” Learn the art of collaging, adding paint and other objects to make a personal creative journal that expresses your individual wishes and life expectations. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members, per class. One time materials fee of $10 includes blank journal and basic collage materials. Take any personal photos, texts, or other objects. Register: 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org. CHRISTMAS CONCERT — Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City, 7:30 p.m. The Pine Tones Chorus will perform “Traditions of Christmas.” The concert will offer classical Christmas selections as well as show tunes, boogie-woogie and an Elvis style solo. Admission is free and an offering will be received. Refreshments served after the concert. Info: Dorothy Shelton, 410-208-3884 or June Todd, 410-2897373.

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BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Harpoon Hanna’s, Route 54 and the Bay, Fenwick Island, Del., 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410-524-0649; or Dianne, 302-541-4642. BINGO — 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. FREE FLY CASTING LESSONS — Meet at the Veterans Memorial parking lot, 4 p.m., rain or shine. Fishing will take place at the South Gate pond. All ages are welcome. Take fly casting tackle if you have it. Joe Reynolds will cover everything from the basic total beginner category to those with more advanced skills and experience. If interested, contact joe@outdoors.net. WORCESTER COUNTY TEA PARTY CHRISTMAS PARTY — Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Christmas with carols and hot chocolate. Share in the accomplishments of the past year and look ahead to 2014. Take an appetizer or dessert to share. Beverages will be supplied. Admission is free. Info: 443-6147214 or WCTTPATRIOTS@gmail.com.

ONGOING EVENTS VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS — Historic Berlin, through Dec. 31. Visit Santa at the Visitors Center weekends through Dec. 22, from noon to 2 p.m. Carriage rides every weekend from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. New Year’s Eve Ball Drop, Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Info: berlinchamber.org. 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. 14, 15, 21, 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop features handcrafted home décor, jewelry and fashion accessories created by members of the Pine’eer Craft Club. Dec. 22 is closing day for the year. The shop will reopen in the spring of 2014. HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES ON THE BOARDWALK — Weather and ridership permitting, horse and carriage rides will board passengers near Thrasher’s at the Inlet lot and travel around the pier and down the Boardwalk to Fourth Street and back on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., through April 30. Cost is $10 per person, kids 3 and younger ride free. Info: Randy Davis, 443-7831409. WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS — Northside Park, 200 125th St. in Ocean City, through Jan. 1. Hours are Sunday through Thursday, 5:309:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 5:3010:30 p.m. Heated Winterfest Village pavilion will offer hot chocolate, Yukon Cornelius’ gift

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OUT & ABOUT shop and photos with Santa. Tour hundreds of themed, animated, lighted displays on the Winterfest Express. Cost $5 for adults, children 11 and younger ride free. Info: 800-OCOCEAN or 410-250-0125. CPR/AED, BLS AND FIRST AID COURSES — The American Heart Association is offering these life saving skills. Great for families, communities with pools, teachers, construction workers, lifeguards, coaches, physical trainers, camp counselors. Also Basic Life Support training for medical professionals, pharmacists, dentists, doctors, CNA’s, LPN’s, RN’s or nursing students. Weekly classes offered. Sign up: 302-462-5594. KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP-OC — Meets every Wednesday at 8 a.m. in the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m. October through April. Info: 410-641-7330. GRIEFSHARE — Grief recovery support group. Fall cycle begins Oct. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sign up: Carole, 301-509-2002 or griefshare.org. Sponsored by SonRise Church, 10959 Worcester Highway, Berlin. AUMC THRIFT SHOP — Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City. Now open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 410-289-4458. FREE DIABETES SUPPORT GROUPS — Takes place the third Wednesday of each month at

Ocean City Today Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 1-2 p.m., and the third Thursday of each month at Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 1-2 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about diabetes and its treatment is invited to attend. Info: Worcester County Health Department, Prevention Services, 410-632-0056.

navigating available VA programs, need special assistance, etc. Info: Licata, 410-713-3482.

FRIENDS OF THE OCEAN CITY LIBRARY — Group meets the first Friday of each month at 1 p.m in the library meeting room. Discussions on library and volunteer needs and often include interesting speakers. Followed by refreshments. New Friends always welcome.

HELP FOR PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG ABUSE — Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals: 877-413-3073 or www.narcononworks.com.

DIAKONIA THRIFT SHOP — Used to be Mine, Route 611 and Sunset Avenue, Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Newly expanded and redecorated. Furniture, clothing, toys and linens. Info: 410-213-0243.

AARP — Ocean City AARP 1917 meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church). Social begins at 9:30 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m. Info: aarp1917.org.

WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB — Luncheon meeting, third Tuesday, 1 p.m., Ocean Pines. Info: 410-208-1398. FIRST STATE DETACHMENT OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MONTHLY MEETINGS — Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at VFW Post 8296, 104 66th St., Ocean City, 7 p.m. Open to all fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen. Info: Rick Holmes, 302-988-1056. HELP FOR VETERANS — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, third Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Michelle Licata, a representative from the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, is on hand to help veterans (of any conflict) with whatever help they need in

COMPUTER AND E-READER INSTRUCTION — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway. Staff offers individual computer or E-Reader instruction by appointment: 410-524-1818.

SINGING MESSAGES — Members of the Delmarva Chorus of Sweet Adelines International, is available for singing songs locally for birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Your special someone will be serenaded with two songs at the locations of your choice. Cost is $25. Available 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 410-641-5091. WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN FUNDRAISER — Recycle old cell phones to benefit Women Supporting Women. Old phones will be dismantled and the parts recycled for 911 calls. Drop off at the Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road or at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway

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or contact Sheila Hodges, 301-775-1968. HELP WITH HOME HEATING BILLS — SHORE UP! Inc. is accepting applications from persons who need help paying their home heating and electric bills. Residents of Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties who meet state income guidelines may qualify for assistance. To receive help, an individual must complete an Energy Assistance application and provide supporting documentation. Info: 410-341-9634 or 410-749-1142. SUNDAY NIGHT SERENITY AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Berlin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 9715 Healthway Drive, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT BAYSIDE BEGINNINGS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:30 p.m.

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