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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) Despite efforts of Ocean City’s legal counsel and representatives of the local firefighter/EMS union to reach an agreement on Wednesday, the impasse over the union’s contract remains unresolved. Both parties met at the convention center in Ocean City for mediation this Wednesday in attempt to reach a compromise on the City Council’s decision to end the shift schedule of 24 hours on, 72 hours off for paid firefighters. No solution was reached after a day’s worth of discussions, and meetings could carry

into the winter. “According to the town charter, the bargaining period is from December until the end of February, so there is time,” said City Solicitor Guy Ayres. “A date has not been set.” Originally, the Wednesday meeting was supposed to be the start of a threeday hearing process on the unfair labor practice complaint filed by the Chapter 4269 of the International Association of Fire Fighters back in March. Both parties agreed to use the day to potentially resolve “outstanding issues the IAFF and the mayor and City Council,” Ayres said. For the past nine months, the fire union and the council have been at an impasse over the three-year contract that included 12-hour shifts. Currently, See CONTRACT Page 5

Economic summit crowd hears marketing report MGH boss outlines spring ad campaign plans as ‘16 sales show slight increase

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) Despite a spring that was nearly drowned out by seemingly endless weekends of rain, business was slightly up in 2016, according to addresses delivered Wednesday at the Worcester County Economic Development Department’s “Economic Summit” at the convention center in Ocean City. Ocean City Tourism Director Donna Abbott and Andy Malis, president of MGH, Ocean City’s marketing firm reported that the resort experienced a slight uptick in the lodging industry, based on findings of Smith Travel Research. The data research firm compiles room and visitor information for that business segment, and Ocean City uses those statistics to compare tourism

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trends with resorts on the Jersey Shore, in Delaware, South Carolina and Virginia. “These numbers say there is a demand and people are willing to pay See EARLY Page 5

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Economist Anirban Basu returns to resort Worcester County added jobs in health care, trade, education and hospitality

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) Not everything was statistics and graphs in economist Anirban Basu’s presentation Wednesday during the 2016 Economic Summit at the convention center. Among other things, Chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group in Baltimore joked that he was neither Mexican nor Muslim, yet could pull off representing himself as either. The multi-degreed (economics, foreign service, public policy and law) and widely respected economic and policy expert punctuated the serious nature of his presentation with humorous asides. The news he delivered, however, was sobering. “The world economy is not growing enough and we only had a 1.6 percent increase in growth this year,” Basu said. The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of the price of shipping major raw materials such as metals, grains and fossil fuels by sea, is his favorite economic assessment and the numbers are not promising. “Shipping is collapsing worldwide,” Basu said. “If countries are not purchasing, it’s destined to remain weak and I expect it to remain weak.” In the United States, gross domestic product is up by 3.2 percent this year, but he said that growth is not the result of goods produced but by personal consumption and spending. Other drivers of the economy such as government spending, net exports and gross investments have either been down or significantly low. Although the global economy has been weak, the U.S. dollar and job growth has been strong, he said. “There are not enough people in the workforce and a lot of jobs are open,” Basu said. “It is hard to find construction workers, carpenters,

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Early promotion preps resort for success Continued from Page 1 higher prices to stay [in Ocean City],” Malis said. The Ocean City website received triple the amount of visitors this year than it did in 2009 when a relaunch took place, he added. In addition, the Ocean City Facebook page has 898,649 followers, which gives the town free advertising to promote events and special deals. “Promoting the town is a collaborative effort,” Abbott said. “Starting to advertise earlier has great benefits for us.” Malis also presented the resort’s marketing plans through June 30 and teased how life-changing activities are in the

works for the end of summer since Gov. Larry Hogan made the start of school after Labor Day mandatory in the state. A six-week radio campaign will be launched in the next couple months advertising early “Seagull Savings,” which will encourage visitors to book their summer vacations early by offering a discount on rooms for a limited time. “Seagull Savings was very successful and we wanted to expand,” Malis said. “We want visitors to book in the winter when they are aggravated from snow. Susan Jones (executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association) said 20 hotels have already

Contract discussions will continue, meeting not set Continued from Page 1 the firefighters and emergency personnel are on schedule of 24 hours on-duty, followed by 72 hours off-duty. The council’s attempt to change that in the union’s new contract was met with strong protest by union members and officials. Negotiations between Miles & Stockbridge, the city’s legal counsel, and IAFF’s counsel and Kahn, Smith & Collins, P.A., ended abruptly last February over the shift change. That left the city to proceed with its “best and final” offer that included the 12-hour shifts in the new contract, even though the revised scheduled wouldn’t go into effect until next year. “It’s not really an agreement, since you need two parties for an agreement,” Ayres said. “We’re going to try and reach a compromise.” The IAFF lodged a complaint against Ocean City for bad faith bargaining during negotiations. The 20-page complaint argued that the mayor and council’s contract proposal, which ends the cur-

rent 24/72 shift rotation, represents a “power-grab by the Town” who wanted to “be the first to try a new shift rotation,” no matter how inconsistent it is with what they contend are industry standards. The city ‘s negotiators disputed these claims in their rebuttal, noting that the old contract included an agreement that employees could be scheduled to work in four-week cycles of 36 and 48 hours per week broken into different shifts. Nevertheless, the hearings were postponed with the hope that the last-ditch effort of mediation would help bring a compromise to the nine-month-long impasse. Before the mediation was held, Ayres said that if the outcome was unfavorable, it would be probable that both parties would proceed with hearings on the unfair labor complaint. But since the bargaining period ends on the last day of February, there’s still time for the contract to be resolved before the union and the city go down that road.˚

signed up for this year.” In addition, television programming in the spring with see eight weeks of Ocean City commercials airing in Baltimore, Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The MASN sports channel will also have commercials airing during the Nationals and Orioles games beginning in preseason. “We have a full marketing campaign for Pittsburgh,” Malis said. “Since it’s far, most people come for longer than a weekend.” Ocean City billboards will be displayed in Baltimore, Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Pittsburgh for 10 weeks. During Yankees, Pittsburgh and Nationals games, an Ocean City sign will appear behind home plate. “We have a lot more digital video,” Malis said. “Sixty percent of all visits to the website started on a mobile device.”

Many commercials, which will employ new pictures and videos, will urge people to use their vacations days on a trip to Ocean City. “When we decided to raise room taxes a few years ago it enabled us to raise our advertising budget,” Mayor Rick Meehan told the audience. “We started adding free events and took advantage of an opportunity. We are continually moving forward to stay ahead of our competition and seeing how we can be a little bit better.” Also at the summit, Shane Breakie from Sandpiper Energy and Chesapeake Utilities reported on the natural gas expansion efforts in Worcester County, which began in 2013. Approximately 4,000 people living in Berlin, West Ocean City and Ocean Pines have converted from propane to natural gas. Conversions in Ocean City are expected to begin in 2017.

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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) In its first move to upgrade the paid parking system throughout Ocean City, the City Council’s Transportation Commission wants to request proposals for services to replace the CALE machines downtown and in the inlet parking lot. The machines are those solitary devices that issue parking stubs for an area of parking, rather than the one-meterper-spot type. The request would help refine cost estimates for replacing the decade-old system or implementing a new one. Public Works Deputy Director John VanFossen, who led the discussion on parking on Tuesday, presented a rough estimate range of $300,000 to $600,000 to replace the 70 machines on side streets or in municipal lots. “Obviously, if we stay with our existing vendor, the cost would be the lowest, around $5,000 [per machine] to $8,000 for a completely new machine,” he said. “There’s all kinds of possibilities and we’d like to look at what’s available and put it all together.” The resort first used the multi-space CALE machines on a trial basis in 2005 when the technology became available. The following year, the city fully implemented the coin and credit machines downtown with fee of $2 an hour, up to 12 hours. The CALEs work on a “pay and display” system. Drivers go up to the machines, select the amount of time they wanted to park for, pay and then put the ticket on the vehicle’s dash. From an enforcement standpoint, OCPD Capt. Kevin Kirstein said that the Police Department prefers a different

route. The pay and display approach is “wrought with challenges,” Kirstein said. “Imagine this on a convertible on a windy day or a motorcycle. We really struggle with how to instruct how to display the permit,” he said. He suggested that the commission consider pre-paid parking options. Ocean City introduced one tool in this vein last year with the ParkMoblie smartphone app, which allows users to feed the meter remotely. ParkMoblie use is increasing, with VanFossen reporting that the app had generated about $49,000 in 2015 for street parking and was on track to contribute $100,000 this year. “There’s been a 50 percent increase in users,” he said. “Obviously, this is how millennials operate.” In addition to VanFossen and Kirstein, City Engineer Terry McGean, recommended proceeding with prepaid methods. They are suggesting a “pay by plate” model, in which customers would enter a license plate number and select the amount of time needed. That also would simplify the ticketing process. “Before issuing the ticket, first [police] have to find the receipt on the car’s dash,” McGean said. “If it’s not there, then they got to enter the tag in their system to see if they paid through the phone. One of the big advantages is that ‘pay by plate’ is fully automated. They can just scan the plate.” The councilmembers on the commission had wanted to continue discussing both systems, but were persuaded to proceed with a request for proposals, since the contract with the CALE vender is set for renewal in January. “I’d like to see all options that are available for this,” Council President Lloyd Martin said.

Ocean City weighs license readers, machines for inlet Resort leaders start long discussion on whether to do away with attendants

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) Now that the hardware for the inlet parking lot’s attendant booths are reaching their end of life, Ocean City officials are considering whether to upgrade the current system or do something else altogether. Public Works Deputy Director John VanFossen, who led the discussion at Tuesday’s Transportation Commission meeting, said that after considering the advantages and success with the CALE machines on the street, city staff recommended that the resort eliminate the lot

attendant parking program in summer 2018. “One of the key things we knew … is that the number of exit booths are at capacity at peak times,” he said. “What we’re seeing in the parking industry is that they’re going away from attended lots.” Ocean City switched from coin-operated meters at the inlet to a gated lot in 2000 for cash-only transactions. Ten years later, the resort improved the system to allow credit cards. The inlet lot has roughly 1,200 spaces that are projected to generate about $2.3 million this fiscal year. VanFossen said that the lot becomes congested on summer evenings as visitors try to leave and pay their fares all at once. The situation often gets exacerSee CURRENT Page 7

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Current system simple for cash clientele, Dare warns Continued from Page 6 bated by attendants counting change, since fares start at $3 for the first hour in season, and increase in 10-minute increments. Other issues such as software crashes, ticket jams and credit card failures were common this summer. The commission has two options should it decide to end gated parking approach: installing multi-space meters like the CALE machines or use a “pay by plate” system, which would scan license plates and charge drivers later after they leave the lot. “That may lend itself to be more reliable, because we’d need a trike that runs up and down the lot to check tags,” said OCPD Capt. Kevin Kirstein. “[When the vehicle leaves] It would that compare that image to a database of cars it knows that’s in the inlet lot.” On the other hand, implementing CALE machines would create 70 more spaces, or an additional $14,000 in annual revenue. But Mayor Rick Meehan pointed out that several meters would have to be installed to cover the area, which could lead to lines. “We don’t want people to feel frustrated to take it out the law enforcement officers, who will then become the villains on Segways in the parking lot,” he said.

Councilman Dennis Dare was also apprehensive to moving to a new system, claiming that the attendant parking system allows people to take a leisurely walk on the Boardwalk without fearing a ticket, since visitors pay on their way out. “What works in Salisbury, where people use the same systems every day, doesn’t necessarily work here where you have hundreds of thousands of people changing out every week,” Dare said. “What we’re doing is pretty damn simple.” He added that using CALE systems could still create lines with people trying to figure out how to work it and that prepaid options have failed in the resort. Seventy percent of transactions are made with cash, while the remaining 30 percent was done with credit cards. Ocean City did have a purely credit parking lane at one point, but it was removed when visitors wouldn’t use it. Even putting a city employee standing in front of cars, directing people to the credit lane didn’t work. “The inlet lot is different than the street parking meters,” Meehan said. At the urging of Councilman Tony DeLuca, who requested more accurate costs and revenue projections for both options, and questions raised by the commission, the matter was tabled until the next commission meeting.

Worcester Co. Bureau seeks suspect in county break-ins (Dec. 16, 2016) The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation has been looking into a series of thefts from vehicles in the West Ocean City, Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Glen Riddle and Berlin Wal-Mart areas. With the assistance of Ocean City Police, Ocean Pines Police, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police, a search warrant was completed on Tuesday evening on a suspect’s residence in West Ocean City. The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation had located several dozen

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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) Gov. Larry Hogan is taking a second crack at the Maryland Open Transportation Investment Decision Act, otherwise known as the “Road Kill bill” that he unsuccessfully tried to kill with his veto last year. The legislation affects 66 projects in the state, including the Route 50 bridge replacement project and improvements on Route 589. In a press conference on Wednesday, Hogan announced that his administration will be pushing for an immediate repeal of the highway project rating system during the General Assembly’s 2017 session. “This disastrous bill … will absolutely be responsible for the elimination of nearly all of the most important transportation priorities in every single jurisdiction all across the state,” he said in a press release. “It will usurp important authority away from local governments and away from the executive branch of state government, giving authority instead to lobbyists and special interest groups.” The law requires the Department of Transportation to score “the extent to which certain major capital projects satisfy the goals” established under the legislation. Projects then would be ranked in drafts of the six-

year capital Transportation Program. Hogan’s administration maintains that the scoring system is flawed and biased and would result in cancellation of 66 out of 73 road improvement projects across the state. Included in those canceled projects improvements to Route 589 (Race Track Road) from US 50 to US 113 and the long-discussed Route 50 bridge replacement. In 2013, the state and the federal government approved a 30-foot-tall drawbridge that would run parallel to the existing bridge. These plans have affected some matters for Ocean City, like an upcoming eight-and-a-half story hotel and retail space on the old Cropper concrete plot. The structure had to consider the proposed bridge during early proposals, as the state’s plans would send the bridge directly through the lot. The General Assembly voted pass the Open Transportation Investment Decision Act in this year’s session, but weeks later Hogan vetoed the bill. He was overridden by a 29-17 vote. Although the General Assembly agreed to delay the law for a year, it was clear that the governor would not budge when spoke at the 2016 Maryland Association of Counties conference in Ocean City last August. He told attendees that he would fight the measure since it could kill nearly all

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Pines police says blood-alcohol rate increasing in DUIs

(Dec. 16, 2016) The Ocean Pines Police Department has issued a warning after seeing an increase in the blood-alcohol level of drivers who have been arrested for driving while intoxicated. “Recently, in three arrests that were made, one was two-and-a-half times the legal limit; the other was two times the legal limit and a third was at the legal limit,” David Massey, chief of the Ocean Pines Police Department, said. Massey believes holiday parties are to blame. In every state, it’s illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or more, but officers in Ocean Pines are now seeing cases that involve a BAC of .15 percent, which is alarming. Drivers with a BAC of .15 percent suffer from gross motor impairment, lack of physical control, blurred vision and major loss of balance, police said. “That’s not typical,” Massey said. “We are seeing an uptick in the amount of blood-alcohol. So, I think we need to warn our citizens that when they are partying at Christmas time to have a designated driver or use a local cab service.” Ocean Pines has a state-certified, full-service police agency that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The department protects life and property, preserves the peace and enforces all state and county laws, including traffic laws, in a fair and impartial manner. All sworn officers attend 23 weeks of intensive police training at the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy in Salisbury, Maryland. Upon graduation, the Maryland Police Training Commission certifies all officers.

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Worcester could see pair of cannabis shops by next year State reveals preliminary approval of dispensaries, one for Snow Hill resident

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Dec. 16, 2016) Medical marijuana in Maryland is only a year away and it appears that at least one dispensary will be operating in Worcester County. The state devised a three-tiered system, dividing the new industry into growers, processors and dispensaries. Growers and processors were awarded preliminary approvals in August, and the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission just announced the preliminary approvals for dispensaries this past Friday. Currently, the state is limiting the number of dispensaries to two per state senate district, with exceptions made for certain growers that also applied for a dispensary license, though no providers availed themselves of this option locally. State Senate district 38, which is represented by Jim Mathias and contains all of Worcester and Somerset counties, as well as portions of Wicomico will be represented by Positive Energy LLC and OC Botanicals LLC. Positive Energy LLC is owned by Matt Odachowski, of Snow Hill. Odachowski had applied for all three types of licenses, but only received one for a dispensary. “Positive Energy’s goal is to serve the needs of its patients with care and compassion. Based on a holistic balance of naturally occurring components, we will provide the most effective medicinal cannabis products available for the improvement of human health while working in accordance with the MMCC to develop a stable, professional cannabis industry

in Maryland,” said Lyndsey Odachowski, daughter of Matt, who will be involved in the new venture. She confirmed Positive Energy LLC’s dispensary would be open within the next year depending on product availability. Matt Odachowski said during an information session last year he intended to locate his combined grow/process and dispensary operation at the Royal Plus facility he operates in Snow Hill, although a change in venue is a possibility because of the reduced scope of the operation. Pre-approval awardees have a meeting scheduled with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission later this month, and Lyndsey Odachowski said the company would hold off on making a decision until after that meeting. Matt Odachowski said he owned several suitable properties to house the operation. The Snow Hill mayor, Charlie Dorman, and council sent a letter to the commission endorsing the Odachowskis’ efforts during the application phase last year. Little is known about OC Botanicals LLC. The firm does not have a website or social media presence, and the only search engine results on the name are published media reports and the news release from the commission announcing the awardees. The pre-approved dispensary candidates continue to stage two of the process, which includes criminal background investigations, financial due diligence, compliance inspections by the commission, completing regulatory requirements, raising capital and securing local zoning approvals and facilities. The commission will then vote for licensure during a public meeting once the regulatory requirements are met.

Carlini facing charges in Worcester for felony theft By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) West Ocean City resident Joseph Carlini, 38, who pleaded guilty this February in Worcester County Court to operating as an unlicensed contractor, is facing new charges as the result of an investigation by the Maryland State Police. This week, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office confirmed it is prepared to charge Carlini with two counts of felony theft. Each charge carries maximum prison sentence of 10 years and/or a $10,000 fine. On Feb. 23, Carlini, who was facing two counts of acting as an unlicensed contractor, pleaded guilty to one charge and had the other placed on the stet docket, which holds the charge

for potential future prosecution. At that time, Carlini was ordered to pay a $300 fine and received a 90-day suspended sentence. In a statement issued this week, the State’s Attorney’s office said it may also charge Carlini with the second count from February. “The Office of The State’s Attorney is exploring the possibility of reactivating that matter for prosecution,” the statement said. “This office anticipates and expects additional charges in the near future.” Before he faces felony theft charges, Carlini has a Jan. 4 court date in Worcester County over an alleged nonpayment of $12,000 for restaurant equipment being used at the recently opened Fat Fish Grill in Salisbury.

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Eagle’s Landing project finally gets off ground The initial work involves installing a main supply line, and when completed the number of sprinkler heads will be tripled, Perry said. “Then they come back and put in By Greg Ellison lines that go to 1,500 sprinkler Staff Writer heads,” he said. “The whole job is to (Dec. 16, 2016) Although it took be substantially wrapped up and years to tee up the metaphorical ball, completely out of there somewhere work to install a new spray irrigation around the third week in April.” system at Eagle’s Landing golf course Installing the system are golf in West Ocean City was launched late course specialists, Leibold Irrigation last month. Inc., based in East Dubuque, Illinois. Eagle’s Landing Superintendent “From everybody I’ve talked to, Joe Perry presented a project update they are the best and we’re very forduring the Ocean City Recreation and tunate they were available,” he said. Parks Commission “They gave us the meeting on Tuessecond low bid day. ‘It’s a very big project and, as (and) the first low “After much ado bid was disqualified far as golf courses go, it’s and a three-week for a variety of readelay, they started really an upper level system.’ sons.” on Nov. 21,” Perry Although seeing Joe Perry said. a golf course fairIn 2014, the city way being ripped up entered into a memorandum of un- might cause indigestion for someone derstanding with the Worcester in Perry’s position, he has been imCounty Commissioners to replace the pressed with the attention to detail. current irrigation system at the re“They cut the sod, they set it aside, sort-owned course. they dig and they do all the valves … The city agreed to allow the county and they put it all back together and to dispose of Mystic Harbor treat- put the sod back on there,” he said. ment plant effluent via golf course “So far, they’ve had a very minimal spray irrigation providing the county impact visually at the golf course. I’m paid to install the system. The county not saying you can’t tell they were is paying roughly $1.5 million for the there, but with a month worth of the project. growing season you won’t know.”

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of the holes done, they are (only) about a third done with the work on the mainlines.” Despite the project, Perry said winter golfers should not be dismayed. “There will be a system in place where you can play an extra hole or you only play 17 holes that day,” he said. City Manager Doug Miller presented a third alternative. “Could you take par and move on?” he asked. Perry said while an average winter day might draw 25 people to the course, things pick up steam in the spring. “What we really don’t want to get into is a lot of construction in April,” he said. “After the first of year they’re going to bring a second crew in and they’re going to bang this thing out.”

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Cecil prosecutor found guilty of indecent acts Women testify that Rollins engaged in lewd behavior while in sight in Ocean City

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) Cecil County State’s Attorney Ellis Rollins III, the one-time candidate for a judgeship who was accused of lewd behavior in full view of neighboring parties in June, was found guilty of indecent exposure and disorderly conduct Friday in Circuit Court in Snow Hill. Rollins, 61, of North East, was acquitted of identical charges relating to the first day of the incidents, which occurred on June 21-22. Among other things, witnesses said that Rollins posed, danced nude and masturbated in from of them from his 12th story hotel

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Resort to start production on municipal services video Filming would be in-house, council hopes for clarity on tax dollars at work for voters

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) A video showing residents and property owners that they’re getting their money’s worth for their taxes will be made in-house in the next few weeks, as the Ocean City Council agreed Tuesday that it needs to market the resort at home. During the annual comprehensive financial report on Nov. 21, Councilwoman Mary Knight suggested that the city staff look into creating a short video that depicts municipal services that constituents pay for through their taxes. “When I was out campaigning, I had the thought that we market Ocean City to the tourists, but we don’t market it to ourselves and the non-resident taxpayer that has a home here and hopes to retire here,” she said during Tuesday’s work session. Like several videos the resort produced in the last year, this would be produced in-house and would cost virtually nothing, Knight said. Councilman Wayne Hartman argued that it would cost the resort, since it would have to pay the city employees for their time. He also raised questions about its content. “I think the real advantage is looking at what communities have to offer, but I’d hate to show a neighboring town where their deficiencies are,” he said. “I don’t know how effective this will be and how we’re going to publicize this.” Mayor Rick Meehan said that the idea would not be to compare with other towns, but to highlight services

or personnel that started this year. “We could start with a picture of Doug Miller, then with the trash truck, wally the whale, the artic[ulating] buses, credit cards on the tram, the water towers, and end on a picture of John Gehrig,” he said. Knight added that the video would be a hit on Facebook. “Nobody reads anything anymore, and I envision that it would be there and people sharing it,” she said. “We have so much to offer here, and we forget about it. For a nonresident taxpayer, they could have a pothole [at their primary homes] and it takes them nine months to fill. Here, you call Hal [Adkins, director of Public Works] and it’s filled the next day. “It’s little things, but it’s a positive message,” she continued. “And it’s easy to get out.” Gehrig also supported the idea, and said that it could be expanded to help explain the budgetary process to taxpayers. “I think we owe it to them to help them understand how it works. The more educated we are, the more input we have,” Gehrig said. Hartman warned that if that was the case, then city staff would need to be careful explaining where the money for these projects originates. The water tower, for example, is paid through the water enterprise fund, which generates some revenue on its own. But in some cases, enterprise funds need to be supplemented by the fund balance, which is money that is tucked away and is unassigned. “Whether it’s enterprise or general funds, it’s all coming from the same place,” Meehan said. The vote to create a video passed 6-1 with Hartman in opposition. “Scrooge,” Gehrig joked.

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Backstop: impairment or asset? Council split on Third Street park, city staff to look into cost of moving equipment

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) Following the Ocean City Public Works Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s removal of the dugouts in the Third Street ball field, the City Council is now left with the baseball backstop â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and whatever line-of-sight issues it presents â&#x20AC;&#x201D; on its hands. In November, the council asked Public Works Director Hal Adkins to remove two dugouts in poor condition when it was brought to the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention that they were being used for illicit behavior. The dugouts also presented a safety hazard since they impede vision for drivers on Third Street turning towards St. Louis Avenue. The backstop has a similar issue. If a driver stops at the stop bar on Third and Philadelphia Streets, the backstop blocks sight for southbound traffic on Philadelphia. Three accidents have occurred in the vicinity, but none have been caused by visibility issues. The council was divided on whether to act now or to wait until the Recreation and Parks Department finished its master plan so that the larger picture can be considered.

Council President Lloyd Martin said â&#x20AC;&#x153;I cross that road every day, and he sees residents use that park to itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not something I notice,â&#x20AC;? he walk their dogs, and moving the added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the meantime, you do see backstop would create more issues people out there with their kids on how to seal off the area. using the backstop.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taking it out now would divert Hartman insisted that the parks what a lot people use the park for master plan could take years before now, and we would need to consider it appeared before council, and made what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d replace it with,â&#x20AC;? he said. a motion to remove the backstop. Councilman Tony DeLuca agreed Councilman Matt James offered a and requested cost estimates on the compromise in moving the backstop construction work before proceed- a few feet and out of the line-ofing. sight. But Councilman Wayne Hartman â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be able to maximize the use said leaving it the of the park and still way it is now would be compliant with go against the the line-of-sight â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;My concern with it is not councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stance of issue,â&#x20AC;? James said. just well-lit vehicles, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s correcting line-ofPublic Works Disight issues in the bicycles. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to practice rector Hal Adkins resort. said that it could be what we preach.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve asked done, but it would Wayne Hartman people to fix safetyrequire a contractor related issues, and since the city we should be holddoesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the caing ourselves to the same standards,â&#x20AC;? pabilities to do the job. The entire he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My concern with it is not structure would have to be disassemjust well-lit vehicles, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bicycles. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bled and realigned. time to practice what we preach.â&#x20AC;? Hartman rescinded his motion, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I disagree,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Rick Meehan and the matter was remanded to said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With other issues with line-of- staff for further review. sight, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve given properties a cerâ&#x20AC;&#x153;I think this is going to go down in tain period of time to correct it. At history like the plumbing ordisome point, the master plan [for nance,â&#x20AC;? Hartman joked, referencing parks] will be approved and will cor- the weeks-long struggle to pass an rect these issues. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see why we ordinance amending the housing have to do it today. code. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The long-debated fence.â&#x20AC;?

Priority repairs shelved until OC Council approval Continued from Page 13 intendent, said in addition to regular reconditioning, clay courts require leveling after 10-plus years of use to restore accurate slope and thickness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People wear it down and it has to be uplifted,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to add about an inch and a half to the top surface.â&#x20AC;? The second priority Petito is promoting involves repairing the mini ramp at the Ocean Bowl Skate Park on 3rd Street and St. Louis Avenue. Ginnavan said the ramp has been closed so wear and tear can be addressed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s used so much theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve rubbed a hole in the steel sheeting,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been there a while.â&#x20AC;? The last project Petito touched upon is replacing the garage doors at the parks building. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something you wanted to do last year that got put off,â&#x20AC;? Ginnavan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The building was built in 1988 and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been nursing them along for quite a while.â&#x20AC;? To open the meeting City Councilmember Wayne Hartman was voted in as Recreation and Parks Commission chairperson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I appreciate that and hopefully Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do as good of a job as (councilman) Dennis (Dare),â&#x20AC;? he said.

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City Council approves recreation fee policy Formal plan will establish program prices in line with resort’s aim to recover cost

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) The Ocean City Council on Tuesday agreed to a formal policy that establishes prices for the Recreation and Parks Department’s programs that fall into line with the resort’s goals for fee cost recovery. “That’s the most important thing to get out of this, formalizing what the mayor and council’s expectations for recovery,” Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito said during Tuesday’s work session. The revenue and user fee policy determines a series of charges that will appropriately support the Recreation Department’s revenue while remaining flexible to accommodate new programs and new demographics. Revenue-generating programs

may take priority under the new produce, or cost recovery percentages might be altered to allow certain programs to continue. Programs are divided up by four categories, core services, community benefit, community/individual benefit, individual/community benefit to help determine how they would be financed and what cost is recovered. Core services are programs accessible to the public and will usually have no user fee since they are completely supported by taxes. This category includes the Athletic Fields Services, the playgrounds, and the outdoor fitness equipment. Community services, on the other hand, enhance the quality of life for all, and are expected to recoup some of their expenses. Examples include senior activities and community special events. Community/individual benefit programs, like the Ocean Bowl Skate Park and afterschool activities are available to the community at large, but participation can be limited by

space, cost of supply, and other factors. Activities that fall in this category are expected to recover somewhere between 65 to 100 percent of the cost. Individual/community programs have substantial limitations that restricts participation, and tax-supported funding is limited. These events are expected to recover all of their costs. Before a voted was called, resident Al “Pop” Wendling asked the council to revisit the fees for a ceramic class at the Ocean City Senior Center on 41st Street. “After asking to reduce the fees from $13 to $11 for residents and from $24 to $15 for non-residents, I have hit a stone wall with the Recreation center,” he told the council. “I’m asking you not to raise these

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County offers help breaking smoking habit Cigarette Restitution Fund used for Worcester Health Department’s mini grants

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) For tobacco users contemplating breaking the habit, the New Year is always viewed as a good time to start. Kat Gunby, Worcester Health Department’s director of prevention services, knows that and offered details about her department’s twopronged attack to assist people who want to end their addiction to nicotine. “We get an annual grant from the state through the Cigarette Restitution Fund, which is from the taxes related to cigarettes,” she said. “For

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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) The value of Ocean City-issued taxi medallions has sharply declined this year while ride-hailing services such as Uber are experience a surge in the resort. Under state law, Uber and similar companies are allowed to operate in Maryland if their drivers are screened and licensed and if they cut the municipality a check for 25 cents per ride. Ocean City was paid $31,145.75 by Uber this year, a number that breaks down to 124,500 fares. The Uber fees are approaching about half the revenue that Ocean City collected from annual taxi medallion renewals. Since the cityissued permits are renewed for a $500 fee, the 142 medallions in service will result in $71,000 revenue. For months, the value of city-issued permits for taxis has been debated by local cabbies. Some area taxi operators argue that the competition from Uber cut into their profit margin and would result in decline in taxi medallion values. Data provided by the Ocean City

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Firearm possession An Ocean City police officer on Dec. 6 arrested and charged Lawrence Turner, 55, of Seaford, Delaware, with possession of a firearm and ammunition while having a felony conviction. Police reported they were called to an Ocean City hotel in regards to a security officer finding a firearm inside one of the rooms after Turner advised hotel staff he had left the gun behind. When Turner met with police, they allegedly discovered his seven prior arrests including two felony drug violations, which prohibited him from owning or possessing a firearm in Maryland.

Hostess stand destruction Sarah Straka, 29, of Ocean City was arrested and charged with malicious destruction of property and disorderly conduct on Dec. 6. Ocean City police officers responded to a local pub right before closing time because Straka allegedly broke a wooden hostess stand by throwing it to the ground. According to the report, Straka walked into the bar extremely intoxicated before she went up to a patron and took the person’s shot without permission. A few minutes later, Straka knocked over a chair, entered the kitchen area in an attempt to hide from staff and grabbed the wooden podium hostess stand while being escorted out of the bar, the report stated.

Stealing phone chargers Ocean City police officers on Dec. 6 arrested and charged Connor Davis, 23, of Salisbury, with theft and possession of a knife. According to the report, police were called to a downtown convenience store after Davis was caught by an employee and video surveillance cameras walking

around the store and periodically putting phone chargers in his pocket. Davis was located shortly after and a search of the car uncovered stolen iPhone charges, ear buds and a switchblade knife.

Second-degree assault Kristen Thompson, 25, of Frankford, Delaware, was arrested and charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct on Dec. 9. Ocean City police officers went to a local hotel because of a domestic dispute taking place in the parking lot and immediately heard Thompson screaming at her boyfriend. According to the report, the officer saw Thompson hit her boyfriend two times and continue to shout. There were cigarettes, empty beer cans and pieces of a cell phone littered around the area, which witnesses said Thompson threw during the fight, the report stated. Police reported at least 20 people were standing at the windows of six different hotel rooms to watch because of Thompson’s screaming.

Stolen car Ocean City police officers arrested and charged Davon Hardy Smith, 23, of Maryland, with the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and the theft of car keys on Dec. 11. According to the report, an officer observed Smith swerving down Philadelphia Avenue without a seat belt on and pulled him over. Shortly after, Smith was arrested for driving without a license. Police reportedly met with the owner of the car who said Smith stole the vehicle and car keys while he was sleeping. In addition, Smith was allegedly told several times he was not allowed to drive the car.

Jail sentenced shortened for man involved in B’walk fight

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) Instead of serving 30 days in Worcester County Jail, a man who appealed his conviction for his involvement in a Boardwalk scuffle last July will be held in jail for three days. Steven Gowen Williams, 20, of Baltimore appeared in Worcester County Circuit Court last week to appeal his sentence for interfering with obstruction of a police officer. Last summer, Williams was one of 11 people charged in two separate incidents when young adults were disturbing the peace, interfering with arrests and attempting to assault police officers. Williams was one of 200 people in a crowd that formed when police attempted to arrest Savanah Nelson for screaming and inciting the crowd after midnight on July 24. Police said

Williams tried to prevent the police from arresting Nelson by grabbing her, pushing her down on a Boardwalk bench and lying on top of her. According to reports, police employed a stun gun on Williams when they could not physically remove him. When he tried to run down the Boardwalk, he was arrested. During his initial trial in Ocean City District Court, Williams said he just put a hand on Nelson’s shoulder to calm her down. “I walked to the bench and saw her, and I tried to calm her down. The officers had put his baton on the ground and charged me,” he said in court in October. “I was tased, I ran and the next thing I knew, I was in handcuffs.” Judge Daniel Mumford found him guilty of obstruction and sentenced See WILLIAMS Page 20

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Berlin vandals will face violations

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Dec. 16, 2016) Defense Attorney Steven Cox successfully argued in district court last Friday that phone difficulties necessitated a continuance in the probation violation hearing for his client, Jordan Denton. Denton, who was convicted last June for her role in a January 2015 vandalism spree in Berlin, is scheduled to appear again in court in January, alongside co-defendant in that case, Nicholas Bonser. He also faces a probation violation charge. This is the second time the pair will return to court on possible probation violations since their conviction in June 2015. According to court documents, Denton failed to submit to drug and

alcohol screenings and pay the associated costs. This condition of her probation was added back in June 2016, when a new deal was struck between the state and Denton, after a previous probationary hearing. Court records show Denton tested positive for alcohol and marijuana use on Aug. 9, the second time she’s failed this particular screening while on probation. She then failed to appear for treatment twice in August and six times in September. Bonser’s violation appears to have been triggered by traffic infractions. Denton was also required to abstain from alcohol and use of any drug, submit to alcohol and drug screening as directed by her probation supervisor and consent to any

treatment, testing or evaluation mandated by the probation supervisor as part of their probation. Bonser and Denton were convicted as part of a plea bargain for stealing spray paint from the Berlin Wal-Mart and then using it, along with an unnamed juvenile, to tag vehicles and buildings with movie quotes, offensive language and random doodles in January 2015. As part of the deal, they each pleaded guilty to 11 of 40 charges, were placed on probation, were ordered to perform a total of 450 hours of community service, ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $8,843.06 to the victims and write letters of apology to the town. In exchange, prosecutors did not pursue the remainder of the charges.

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Unlocked vehicles targeted in thefts

(Dec. 16, 2016) With the holiday season underway, the opportunity for criminal activity increases and Ocean Pines police are reporting a large increase in thefts from vehicles. Recently, a total of 15 cases have been reported to the police department. The thefts occurred in south Ocean Pines in the King Richard, Camelot, Robin Hood areas, as well as in north Ocean Pines in the Sandyhook and Birdsnest areas. In each incident the thefts were from unlocked vehicles. It appears that money and electronics are the target. Police remind Ocean Pines residents to be vigilant in locking their vehicles. Be prepared to report suspicious activity. Try to remain calm and avoid taking any risks. Anyone with information about these reported thefts from vehicles is asked to contact Det. Tish Ottey of the Ocean Pines Police Department at 410-641-7747.

Williams spends three days in jail Continued from Page 19 guilty of obstruction and sentenced him to 30 days in jail. However, during a hearing on Dec. 8, Judge Theodore Eschenburg struck down the ruling and suspended all but four days in jail from his sentence. Since Williams already had served one day, he will end up serving a three-day sentence. Williams will also have 12 months of supervised probation. The court ordered him to pay $100 in fines. Williams started his sentence on Dec. 15. Two other men, Antwan English, 21, and Jiare Darden, 21, who were involved in the Boardwalk melee also have filed appeals with the Worcester County Circuit Court. English and Darden will appear in court on Jan. 4 and Feb. 6, respectively.

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COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIEFS (Dec. 16, 2016) During their meeting on Dec. 6, the Worcester County Commissioners selected next year’s board president and vice president, accepted more than $100,000 in state tourism marketing grant funding and awarded a contract for the Newark Spray Irrigation project.

Tourism grant To help tourism marketing efforts in Worcester County, the commissioners voted unanimously to accept more than $109,000 in grant funding from the Maryland Tourism Development Board. In a letter to the commissioners,

County Director Of Tourism Lisa Challenger, provided details about the fiscal year 2017 County Cooperative Marketing Grant. “Each year, Worcester County Tourism receives a grant from the state for advertising and marketing for the county,” she said. “The grant is based on a formula that takes into consideration the level of county advertising expenditures and the performance of tourism tax revenues.” Challenger said almost all the entire amount is used for print, Internet, and television advertising both in and out of the county. “The grant amount varies each year due to the level of the state grant

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President/vice president Although not in total agreement, the commissioners voted to select 2017’s president and vice present positions, a process that is typically de-

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Newark spray irrigation The commissioners voted to award a contract for design and permitting of the Newark Spray Irrigation project to Berlin-based EA Engineering, Science and Technology at a cost of more than $85,000. The county is under orders from the Maryland Department of the Environment to remove the current surface water discharge from Marshall Creek and to dispose of effluent from the treatment plant by spray irrigation. John Tustin, county director of Public Works, said there were a wealth of choices, with bids ranging from more than $48,000 to just over $170,000. “We accepted six bids on the project,” he said. “There was a lot of interest in it.” Although Three Chord C.E.M.,

based in Ocean View, Delaware, submitted the least expensive bid, Tustin said other factors precluded their selection. “They gave us a five-page proposal which provided minimal information,” he said. “We kind of discounted that low-ball price.” In recommending EA Engineering, Tustin said extensive past dealings with the county helped guide the decision. The third highest bid, at more than $90,000, was submitted by Wilmington, Delaware-based Duffield Associates, whose geographic proximity raised concerns for Tustin. “They’re operations are in Delaware and they didn’t have anybody assigned to Maryland,” he said. “We felt the communication may not be what we like, plus it’s a higher price than EA.”

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Ocean City embraces blue line to honor cops Mayor proposes painting 65th Street in solidarity with recent national trend

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) The side street leading to Ocean City’s Public Safety Building will be getting a splash of color, as the Police Commission has endorsed painting a thin blue line between the double traffic line. “It shows the community’s support for our Police Department, and sometimes you have to take a stand and show what you believe in,” said Mayor Rick Meehan during Monday’s commission meeting. The thin blue line movement has taken off in several communities over the course of the past several

months. Municipalities such as Ocean City, New Jersey have painted the color down the center of a road to show support for law endorsement in the wake of the shooting of officers in Dallas earlier this year. Ocean City officials floated the idea of painting Coastal Highway, but that was nixed by the State Highway Administration. Assistant District Engineer Dallas Baker told the department that regulations prohibited painting non-traffic related lines on a state highway. “There are some areas that lend themselves,” Capt. Kevin Kirstein said. “Some ideas we had were the home of the Police Department, Third Street by City Hall, near Northside Park and the inlet parking lot where we have two-way traf-

fic lanes.” Some commission members were wary about putting the line near popular parking areas since it could create confusion about where parking is allowed. City Engineer Terry McGean also advised the commission an additional line on a major side street such as St. Louis Avenue might raise issues if car crashes were to occur there. As a compromise, Meehan proposed painting 65th Street, which is an entry point to the Public Safety Building, Ocean City District Court and Public Works, which mostly city vehicles use. Councilman Wayne Hartman, a newly appointed member of the commission, said he was worried about that the well-intentioned ges-

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County finalizing ten-year solid waste plan Worcester Commissioners schedule public hearing for January to review changes

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) The Worcester County Commissioners will discuss the county’s proposed 10-year solid waster master plan during a public hearing on Jan. 3 at 10 a.m. at the Government Center in Snow Hill. John Tustin, Worcester Public Works director, said during the commissioners meeting on Dec. 6, the Maryland Department of the Environment requires each county to have a 10-year plan that must be updated every three years. “We did the last update in 2012,” he said. “We have undergone the

process of updating the entire plan.” Before sending the new plan to the department, Tustin said the Worcester Solid Waste Advisory Board examined the document. Tustin said the plan, which summarizes county activities at the landfill and recycling facility, must be returned to the department no later than Jan. 16. “We sent the draft up to MDE in September and received their comments,” he said. Although the feedback from the state was mostly minor, Tustin said the tentative review in September did identify a significant point — the need for a special events recycling plan. During its 2014 session, the Maryland General Assembly passed a measure that requires organizers of special events where food and drinks are

served to 200 or more people on public property to provide recycling receptacles adjacent to trash receptacles. “At this point, if we want to approve the plan, that language needs to be in the plan,” he said. “ If there is a special event on public lands, a recycling container will be provided.” One objective of the 10-year plan, which was prepared by EA Engineering, is to further the use of recycled material by promoting programs increasing collections. Starting on Dec. 31, 2015 the Maryland Recycling Act set a recycling goal of 20 percent for Worcester County, based on population totals less than 150,000. The plan states that in 2014, Worcester achieved a 27 percent recycling rate, which is partially attributable to the reuse of chicken waste.

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In some instances local governments can grant variances to development restrictions if the applicant meets certain criteria and overcomes a presumption the proposed activity does not conform to critical area programs at the state and local levels. Worcester County, which has approximately 774 miles of shoreline, falls under both the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Program and the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Program. Between 2012-2014, Worcester County was presented with nine critical area variance requests, with only one being denied, the report found. Eight of these were for related to a buffer area with one for construction of a pier in excess of 100 feet. Three of the requests in Worcester were opposed by the Critical Areas Commission, and in each instance the property owners had options to relocate a proposed structure outside the critical area, the report said. Both the commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals, the local agency that holds sway over such applications, ultimately denied only one of the requests. One case that was denied in Worcester was reversed on appeal, when the Court of Appeals heard arguments in the Assateague Coastal Trust v. Schwalbach, which involved a property owner who wanted to build a pier over 100 feet in length. The commission approved the variance contingent upon the owner meeting all variance standards and mitigation requirements. The Board of Zoning Appeals opted to grant the request, regardless of meeting the CAC recommendations, reasoning the property was platted before the

adoption of the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Program. In May 2016 the court ruled in favor of granting the variance. The Natural Resources Division of the Department of Environmental Programs enforces Worcester County’s critical area programs. While Worcester County had only seven critical area violations in both 2012 and 2013, that number increased to 23 during 2014. All of the violations were either related to construction work or unauthorized clearing in a buffer area. Among its recommendations, the report says that while the variance process is a good tool for zoning, it is not ideal for analyzing the environment. It suggests the Maryland General Assembly, the commission and local jurisdictions revise the variance process to minimize these impacts. The report also suggests the General Assembly clarify the unwarranted hardship standard. Despite what was deemed stringent language to define the unwarranted hardship standard, the selected counties granted at least 89 percent of variance requests, with local jurisdictions concluding most variance applicants met this standard. The report also recommends local jurisdictions should defer to the commission when it opposes variance requests. The study found not all jurisdiction decisions were consistent with opposition from the commission. It also states that local decision makers cannot reach a conclusion on a variance request without supporting evidence. It included Worcester among several counties offering conclusions without a factual basis.

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Last foal-naming auction underway

(Dec. 16, 2016) With only two days left in the final auction of the naming rights for the last foal this year, the winning bid will only increase the nearly $5,200 already raised in support of the park and its programs. This total is likely to fall short of the $7,900 raised last year on a single foal, but that number was an aberration, according to Assateague Island Alliance spokeswoman Ashlie Kozlowski. “Before that, in 2014, we raised $3,100 — also on a single foal,” she said. This year’s bumper crop of baby horses is because of a reduction in pony population control programs. Raffles have been held for naming foals in the past. “We limit the amount of tickets to 500, and sell them for $20 each. We’ll let it run from spring until about October, or until all the tickets are sold,” she said. With the potential for an Assateague Island horse baby boom on the horizon, Kozlowski said the Alliance would be exploring other options for naming rights in the future. “We’re trying to think of new ways for people to get to name a new foal — not just those who have a lot of money,” she said. The results of the second and third auctions will be announced in January, as the opportunity to name the horses N2BHS-AO and N2BHS-AIO will be presented as a holiday surprise. The raised funds, Kozlowski said, would go toward genetic testing for the herd, which would help determine how best to manage the horse population in the future.

Ocean City Today more Polytechnic Institute in 1943, and joined the United States Navy where he continued his education, enrolling in the V12 program. After 12 years of service he went to work for IBM as a systems engineer where he worked for the majority of his career. During his employment at IBM, he received his Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University. He was an active yachtsman and former commodore of the National Yacht Club and Maryland Capital Yacht Club. After retiring to Ocean Pines, he became an active member of the Widow and Widowers Club. A gathering of family and friends was held at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. Interment was in Colesville Cemetery in Silver Spring, Maryland on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

LETICIA MONTALVO PARKER Ocean Pines Leticia Montalvo Parker, age 83, died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 at the Woodlands Catered Living in Ocean Pines. Born in Honduras, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Arnulfo Castro and Olivia Montalvo. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Leticia Parker Mitchell Parker, of Ocean City, and her brother, Rene Nicolle, of Paris, France. She is survived by her son, Mitchell Montalvo Parker and his wife, Nancy, along with her two grandchildren whom she loved very much, Rayne and Olivia Parker. Also surviving is her nephew and dear friend, Eugene R Parker Jr., as well as her beloved cousins, Nena

PAGE 29 Valladares of Mobile, Alabama and Martha Huezo of La Mirada, California, along with numerous nieces and nephews known as “Montalvitos” (little Montalvos). She is also survived by her nephew, Frederic Nicolle and his family of Fontenoy-Sur-Moselle France. Leticia (Letty) grew up in El Salvador before attending the University of Delaware majoring in French. Working in Ocean City during the summer breaks, she met and married Mitchell Lane Parker. Letty began a 30-year career teaching Spanish in Wicomico County, while earning her Master’s Degree at Millersville State College in Millersville Pennsylvania. She was fluent in three languages. She is remembered by many colleagues and students for her vivacious personality and desire to see Continued on Page 30

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 29 her students learn Spanish – her native language. Letty was an avid reader and loved to travel. She was an animal lover and enjoyed walking with her dogs daily. “A tired dog is a happy dog,” she used to say. Her absolute favorite pastime was to spend time with her friends and family. A funeral service will be held at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Ocean City on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin,

Maryland 21811 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 York Rd. Suite D, Timonium, Maryland 21093. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. ALVA CATHERINE HOOK Ocean City Alva Catherine Hook, age 85, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Harry F. and Catherine Cooper Boidy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis M. Hook, in 2006. She is survived by her daughters,

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Cynthia Canigiani and her husband, Glenn, and Teresa Brown and her husband Alan, all of Ocean City, and son, Michael Hook and his wife, Grace, of Watkinsville, Georgia. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Andrew Canigiani of Woodbridge, Virginia, Megan Bolduc and her husband, Scott, of Dumfries, Virginia, David Hook and Steven Hook, both of Watkinsville, Georgia, and two great-grandchildren, Dominic and Declan Bolduc. Also surviving is her sister, Shirley Cessna of Florida. A brother, Harry J. Boidy, Sr. also preceded her in death.

Mrs. Hook retired as a clerk from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration. She was a graduate of Seton High School in Baltimore, Class of 1949, was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Ocean City and member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW in Ocean View, Delaware. A Mass of Christian Burial will be announced at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 16, 2016) Members of the Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball team made their way into the Berlin high school gym Tuesday night to cheers from the nearly sell-out crowd of about 750 spectators, decked out in their new white warm-up attire. Coach BJ Johnson surprised the Seahawks with their new gear right before the game against the Pocomoke Warriors. Decatur started off a bit slow in the first quarter, but Johnson expected that. “I knew we would probably get off to a rough start. With the hype of the sweatsuits, I’m going to take full responsibility,” he said. “We didn’t go through our normal routine. I just wanted to give the crowd something to see. It was exciting, the gym was full, I knew there was going to be hype and I knew once we settled down we’d be fine.” At the end of the first quarter, Pocomoke led 19-17. Senior captain Gary Briddell scored, then got a steal and netted another shot to put Decatur up 22-19 early in the second quarter. The Seahawks gained steam after that. Decatur outscored Pocomoke 27-7 in the second quarter to go into the halftime break ahead 44-26. Briddell recorded 10 of Decatur’s 27 secondquarter points. “We started playing Decatur basketball. Once we settled down we took off,” Johnson said. The home team continued to dominate in the third, and the quarter ended with Decatur up 71-39. The Seahawks won the game 89-57. “I thought it was a great performance,” Johnson said. “We had a couple kids that didn’t play as well [as others], but the other kids picked them up, and that’s what the game is all about. Everyone played and that’s the beauty of it.” Keve Aluma, the 6-foot 8-inch senior captain, led the team with 29 points and 16 rebounds. Briddell chipped in with 20 points, eight rebounds, six assists and five steals. “Keve was awesome. He had a great game. Gary Briddell was awesome. The whole team was great,” Johnson said. Freshman 6-foot 7-inch center Churchill Bounds contributed with 15 points and seven rebounds. Bounds and Aluma are already a force to be reckoned with under the basket this season. “He came off the bench and gave us a great lift,” Johnson said. “We pro-

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Stephen Decatur freshman Churchill Bounds scores two during the second quarter of Tuesday’s game against Pocomoke in Berlin. He finished with 15 points and seven rebounds in Decatur’s 8957 victory.

Stephen Decatur (STDE) 78 Mardela (MARD) 3 106: Jessie Albino (STDE) pinned Ethan Smith (MARD) (5:49) 113: Cade Solito (STDE) pinned Braxton Thomas (MARD) (0:49) 120: Nasir Tucker (MARD) 6-3 over Robert Kaminski (STDE) 126: Josh Lawson (STDE) pinned Dakota Lovelace (MARD) (1:00) 132: Kyle Elliot (STDE) win by forfeit 138: Jeremy Danner (STDE) pinned Sam Balcerak (MARD) (5:47) 145: Cole Bennett (STDE) pinned Charlie Beach (MARD) (3:45) 152: Andrew McKahan (STDE) win by forfeit 160: Dominic Klebe (STDE) pinned Travis Harcum (MARD) (5:26) 170: Lukas Layton (STDE) pinned Theron Perez (MARD) (3:51) 182: Alan Means (STDE) win by forfeit 195: Caleb Bourne (STDE) pinned Caleb Maddox (MARD) (0:51) 220: Jian Joobeen (STDE) pinned Ryan Lewis (MARD) (1:49) 285: Ean Spencer (STDE) pinned Elijah Brown (MARD) (2:18)

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Three Pocomoke players can’t handle Stephen Decatur senior captain Keve Aluma going hard to the basket during Tuesday’s match. He led Decatur with 29 points and 16 rebounds in the 89-57 win.

jected the kid to play JV, but once we watched him in practice and saw the things he could do, there was no way he could play JV.” Once Bounds gains more varsity experience, Johnson said “he’s going to be phenomenal.” “He’s a great kid, he listens and he works hard. He’s learning a lot through Keve,” he said. “They battle each other at practice and they make each other better.” Decatur will travel to Crisfield to take

on the Crabbers at 6:30 p.m. today, Friday. On Monday, the Seahawks will host the Washington Jaguars at 5:30 p.m. They will play the Mardela Warriors on Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. at the Civic Center in Salisbury. “We’ve still got a long way to go. It’s early and people want to come at us,” Johnson said. “We can’t let up. We’ve just got to take one game at a time, keep doing what we do and see where the chips may fall.”

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 16, 2016) The Stephen Decatur wrestling team won 13 of the 14 weight class matches during Wednesday’s competition against the Mardela Warriors in Berlin to earn a 78-3 victory. “I’m happy just getting over the [3834] North Caroline loss [on Dec. 7]. I think they’re happy with it too,” Decatur Coach Todd Martinek said. “It was a little boost of confidence for them and sometimes that’s what you need. You need to feel good about yourself and your teammates and [the win over Mardela] enabled us to do that. “We saw some good things. Overall, I think we did great,” Martinek added. Freshman Jessie Albino kicked things off for Decatur with a pin at 106 pounds. Junior Cade Solito pinned his 113-pound opponent to give Decatur a 12-0 lead. Mardela recorded its only win, a 6-3 decision, in the 120-pound weight class. Senior captain Josh Lawson scored a pin at 126 pounds. Mardela forfeited the 132-pound match to Decatur freshman Kyle Elliot. Junior Jeremy Danner (138) and sophomore Cole Bennett (145) pinned See MARTINEK Page 32

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(Left) Stephen Decatur junior Jeremy Danner tightens his grip around Mardela’s Sam Balcerak during their 138-pound match on Wednesday in Berlin. (Right) Senior Ean Spencer controls his 285pound match against Mardela’s Elijah Brown. Both Decatur wrestlers pinned their opponents.

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Martinek hopes win momentum builder for team Continued from Page 31 their competition. Mardela also forfeited the 152-pound match to Decatur senior Andrew McKahan, which increased the home team’s advantage to 42-3. Junior Dominic Klebe was trailing 12-2 in the third period of his 160pound match until he got on top of his opponent and pinned him. “I was really happy for him and the kids were happy for him,” Martinek said. Sophomore Lukas Layton earned a pin at 170 pounds. Senior Alan Means (182) won by forfeit, and junior captain Caleb Bourne (195) and seniors Jian Joobeen (220) and Ean Spencer (285) finished the meet with pins. “Hopefully we’ll just get a little momentum off this. Everybody’s got to get better and we’ve got to do a better job preparing them,” Martinek said. “I’m excited for the next couple weeks to see if we can do that.”

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Stephen Decatur sophomore Lukas Layton works to turn Mardela’s Theron Perez on his back during their 170-pound match on Wednesday. He was successful and got the pin.

Decatur will compete in a tri-meet with Colonel Richardson and Easton on Tuesday at 5 p.m. in Federalsburg. “We need to stay healthy, just keep working hard and keep doing what

we’re doing,” Martinek said. “We haven’t really started pushing ourselves physically…Once Christmas break gets here we can start grinding a little bit more.”

Defense plays big role in SD victory By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 16, 2016) Defense was key for the Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball team in its 35-17 victory over the Pocomoke Warriors on Tuesday. “We started out in zone [defense], but within five minutes we went into man-to-man [because] Pocomoke was seeing too much of the floor and getting easy passes,” Decatur Coach Kate Coates said. “Our guards put amazing pressure on their guards, which led to steals and turnovers.” Decatur led 10-3 at the end of the first quarter in Pocomoke. The visiting Lady Seahawks scored nine in the sec-

ond quarter and held the Warriors to four, to go into the halftime break ahead 19-7. After three quarters the Berlin squad was on top 28-10. “We did a great job moving the ball around, finding the open girls and taking shots,” Coates said. “We made a good amount of jump shots, but we missed way too Kate Coates many layups.” Junior Amya Mumford led Decatur with nine points and 10 rebounds. Senior captain Lexie VanKirk had eight points,

six rebounds and three steals. Senior captain Savannah Schultz contributed with six points. The team recorded 15 steals during the game and Schultz had six of them. Decatur will travel up the road to play the Snow Hill Eagles today, Friday, at 5:30 p.m. On Monday, the Seahawks will take a trip to Princess Anne to face the Washington Jaguars at 4 p.m. “We need to finish our easy shots and continue to work the ball around,” Coates said. “The girls have been really unselfish and we need to keep doing that and continue to put pressure on [our opponents’] defense.”

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Decatur athletes perform well in first meet Lady Seahawks take sixth place, while boys’ indoor track team finishes seventh

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 16, 2016) The Stephen Decatur girls’ indoor track team finished in sixth place overall, while the boys’ squad came in seventh during the 15-school season opener last Wednesday at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill. “I thought we did pretty well for

the first meet,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said. “It is always a learning curve for the athletes in the first meet, trying to learn about the meet and their events, etc. It is also a learning curve for the coaches because it is the first time that we really get to learn about our team this year.” Smyrna won the girls’ competition with 112 points. James M. Bennett took second (86), followed by Kent Island (77), North Caroline (75), Queen Anne’s (64) and Decatur (44). Decatur Lady Seahawks who

placed fifth or better during their individual events were: seniors Jillian Mitrecic (pole vault, second, 8 feet) and Bethany Williams (high jump, second, 4 feet 8 inches; triple jump, fifth, 31 feet 8 inches) and freshman Alyssa Romano (500-meter run, fifth, 1:31.51). Mitrecic and seniors Claire Billings, Christina Romano and Jessica Wharton crossed the finish line seventh overall in the 800-meter relay race (2:02.86). Sophomore Ivy Stearn joined Billings, C. Romano and Williams for

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the 1,600-meter relay race. The girls placed fifth (4:49.73). Seniors Brigitte Ardis and Peyton Dunham, sophomore Dori Krasner and junior Laila Mirza took fifth in the 3,200-meter relay event (12:05.10). Lake Forest won the boys’ competition with 81 points. North Caroline was second (66), followed by Smyrna (61), Kent Island (59), Parkside (58.5), Sussex Tech (45) and Decatur (36). Decatur athletes who placed fifth See STIGLER Page 34

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Wor. Prep boys’ basketball squad trounces SC, 56-19

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Worcester Prep senior captain Owen Nally puts the ball in the basket during Monday’s competition against Salisbury Christian in Berlin. Nally had 12 points, three steals and three assists in the 5619 victory.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 16, 2016) It took a few minutes for the Worcester Prep boys’ basketball team to score, but once the Mallards netted their first shot there was no stopping them. Worcester topped the Salisbury Christian Jaguars 56-19 on Monday in Berlin. “We played well,” Prep Coach Keith Geiger said. “Salisbury Christian was missing a few players and it was probably the only time where we actually had a height advantage. We made the most of it.” Salisbury scored first, midway into the first quarter. Prep senior captain Owen Nally sunk a three pointer with 2:50 to play in the first to give his team a 3-2 lead. A minute later he provided Worcester with a 5-2 advantage. He then passed to junior Tucker Brown who made a layup and was fouled. Brown hit his free throw and the Berlin squad pulled ahead 8-2. He made another layup and the home team led 10-2 with 30 seconds remaining in the first quarter.

The Jaguars scored in the final seconds to cut the Mallards’ advantage to six. Worcester outscored Salisbury 156 in the second quarter to lead 25-10 at halftime. The Mallards put 24 points on the board in the third quarter and held the visiting Jaguars to six. Brown led Worcester with 15 points. Nally chipped in with 12 points. He also had three steals and three assists. Junior Brendan Miller had four points and eight assists. “Tucker was great in the post and our players fed him the ball nicely. We also played very good defense and took care of the ball,” Geiger said. “Everyone on the team got to play good minutes and I was proud of the way everyone handled their time.” Worcester has a little break before competing in the Governor’s Challenge tournament in Salisbury, Dec. 27-28. Worcester will face Harford Christian on Friday, Dec. 27 at 5 p.m. at James M. Bennett High School in the first round.

Stigler impressed with some newcomers’ performances

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Worcester Prep junior Tucker Brown grabs a rebound and puts in right back up during Monday’s game against Salisbury Christian in Berlin. He scored 15 points in Worcester’s 56-19 win.

Continued from Page 33 or better during their individual events were: sophomore Kevin Beck (800-meter race, third, 2:16.17), seniors Cameron James (1,600-meter run, fourth, 5:12.70) and Jared Massey (triple jump, third, 39 feet 6.5 inches), and junior Jack Reimer (3,200-meter run, fourth, 11:22.10). The Decatur 3,200-meter relay team of Beck, James, Massey and senior Alton Walker came in second place (9:03.00). Sophomore Chad Fischer, junior Montrel Moore and seniors Brody Shockley and Avonte Purnell finished in eighth place in the 800meter relay race (1:45.55). “I thought that Cameron James ran pretty well in his races (1,600

and 3,200 relay),” Stigler said. “In general, I think that our relays went pretty well, specifically the boys’ 3,200 relay.” Stigler said he was impressed with several indoor track newcomers in their competition debut. “I thought Kevin Beck ran well in the 3,200 relay and he also placed third in the 800. He has been working hard in practice and it has really helped him in his races,” Stigler said. “For the girls, I thought Alyssa Romano ran really well in her races (300 [sixth, 47.12 seconds] and 500) and I thought [freshman] Abbie Baker did a good job in the pole vault [seventh, 7 feet].” The next meet is Wednesday, Dec. 21, beginning at 2 p.m. in Snow Hill.

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WP Lady Mallards ‘pretty impressive’ in ‘great team win’

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 16, 2016) Worcester Prep girls’ basketball Coach Scot Dailey was pleased with his players’ performance during Monday’s competition against the Salisbury Christian Jaguars in Berlin, as the Lady Mallards won decisively, 47-19. “We were pretty impressive. I thought it was one of the better games we’ve played all year,” Dailey said. “Our intensity level and not settling and not letting down was there for almost all 32 minutes. It was a great team win.” Worcester led 12-5 at the end of the first quarter. The Mallards scored 14 points in the second quarter and limited the Jaguars to two to go into the halftime break on top 26-7. After three quarters, the Berlin squad held a 3615 advantage. “We can pass the ball very well. We just need to work on our man-to-man offense,” Dailey said. “We scored a lot off our defense and against their zone… I think our defense really hurts people. When you put pressure on someone from baseline to baseline, people don’t want that. Boys don’t want that and girls definitely don’t want that.” Senior captain Leigh Lingo tallied 10 points, 13 steals and two rebounds. The team combined for 22 steals. Freshman Emily Copeland chipped in with 10 points and seven rebounds. Sophomore Hailey Merritt added nine points, two rebounds and two steals. Worcester’s final game before winter break is Monday against Woodbridge at 6:15 p.m. in Bridgeville, Delaware. “We’ve been playing pretty good and beating teams by double digits, but I think we can still be better,” Dailey said. “We’re continuing to get better defensively, which when you have the athletes we have really helps you, and offensively, we’ve been passing the ball really well, but we just aren’t finishing as well as we would like. “We’re getting those looks – we’re getting way better shots than we got last year – and eventually they’re going to fall,” he added.

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(Top) Worcester Prep senior captain Regan Lingo dribbles the ball while her teammates set up to run a play during Monday’s game against Salisbury Christian in Berlin. (Below) Lingo’s twin sister, Leigh, also a captain, makes a layup during Monday’s competition. She led the team with 10 points, 13 steals and two rebounds in the 47-19 victory.

Decatur football players recognized

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 16, 2016) Several Stephen Decatur football players received AllBayside Conference honors for their performance during the 2016 fall season. Junior punter Caleb Bourne was presented Bayside Second Team distinction. Earning Honorable Mention accolades were: seniors Garrett Rites (DB), Eddie Zonnak (RB), Alan Means (DE), Jian Joobeen (DL), Kevin Voyles (DL) and Avonte’ Pur-

nell (RB), and juniors Nate McIntyre (LS), Justin Manganiello (LB) and John Ford (PK). Decatur Coach Stan Griffin recently handed out team awards to some of his players. The Team MVP Award was presented to Zonnak. He led Decatur, rushing 128 times for 619 yards and scoring seven touchdowns. On defense, he made 15 tackles (13 solo/2 assists). Rites earned the Defensive MVP Award. He recorded 59 tackles (32 solo/27 assists) and logged three

sacks. Rites also forced three fumbles and recovered two fumbles this season. He had one interception. The Offensive MVP Award went to Purnell, who rushed 107 times for 467 yards. He also had four touchdowns. Senior Wayne Morse was given the Special Teams MVP Award. Means took home the AM Jackson Award. Senior James Truitt was presented the Sportsmanship Award and the Atlantic Physical Therapy Rehab and Sports Medicine Tough Guy of The Year Award went to Rites.

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Decatur swimmers dominate in pool to score big wins

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 16, 2016) The Stephen Decatur swim teams won Tuesday’s meet against the Cambridge Vikings at the Dorchester YMCA. The Decatur boys’ squad outscored Cambridge 129-41. “We did well. It’s only our third meet, so it’s still early in the season,” Decatur Coach Steve Deakyne said. “Some times are dropping. Some of the new swimmers are looking better and more confident.” Swimmers who placed first in their individual races were: senior captain Tucker Cordial (200-yard freestyle, 2:15.87), senior Dustin Berkey (100yard backstroke, 1:02.81), juniors Kevin Williams (200 IM, 2:24.76; 100-yard breaststroke, 1:11.64) and Hayden Zaiser (50-yard freestyle, 25.18 seconds), and sophomores Chase Deickman (100-yard freestyle, 57.40 seconds) and Wyatt Sperry (500-yard freestyle, 6:09.82). Berkey, Williams, Cordial and Deickman earned a victory in the 200yard medley relay race (1:56.86). The boys also took first place in the 400-yard freestyle relay race (3:56.1). Zaiser, freshmen Hunter Grunewald and Richard Poist and senior Patrick Reid won the 200-yard freestyle relay race (1:47.85). “It’s nice having so many people who can swim different events. It will help with tougher meets,” Deakyne said. “We’re still mixing things up to find the best spot for them. We’re starting to see where their strengths are.” The Decatur Lady Seahawks topped the Vikings 115-15. “They did awesome. They’re dropping times in events and having personal bests,” Decatur Coach Mary Malone said. “We’re 3-0 and I’m ecstatic about that. We started out strong. We just have to keep the momentum going.” Placing first in their individual events were: junior captain Lilian Rakow (500-yard freestyle, 6:30.53), junior Fallon Brown (100-yard butterfly, 1:07.90; 100-yard freestyle, 1:00.13) and sophomores Kirsten Graham (200-yard freestyle, 1:14.09; 50-yard freestyle, 27.92 seconds) and Allison Hunter (200 IM, 2:29.14). Graham, Hunter, Brown and freshman Mikayla Denault won the 200yard freestyle relay race (1:56.62). Graham, junior Jamie Ditzel, sophomore Abby Crisanti and freshman Kiley Hamby out-swam their competition in the 400-yard freestyle relay race (4:18.66). “We do have some tough meets ahead of us. I just hope we continue to improve and be in peak performance,” Malone said. Decatur will compete against the Queen Anne’s Lions on Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Washington College in Centreville.

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Registration open for youth leagues

(Dec. 16, 2016) The winter Youth Indoor Soccer League and Youth Basketball League seasons will begin Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, and all the action will take place at the Worcester County Recreation Center (WCRC) in Snow Hill. Both leagues are co-ed. The five Youth Indoor Soccer League divisions are: ages 3-4, and grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5 and 6-8. Ages 3-4 and grades K-1 divisions will play on Saturday mornings, grades 6-8 on Monday and some Wednesday evenings, grades 4-5 on Wednesday or Thursday evenings, and grades 2-3 on Thursday evenings. Practice dates, times and locations are to be determined. The four Youth Basketball League division are: grades K-1, 2-4, 5-6 and 78. Games will take place Saturday afternoons. Grades K-1 will begin at 1 p.m., grades 2-4 at 2:15 p.m., grades 5-6 at 3:30 p.m., and grades 7-8 at 4:45 p.m. Volunteer coaches are needed to run successful leagues. Contact the WCRC prior to Jan. 5 if interested in volunteering this winter. An orientation meeting will be held for all interested volunteers. Emphasis for all youth recreation leagues is placed on skill development, participation, sportsmanship and most of all, kids having fun. Both the soccer and basketball leagues are designed for pure enjoyment and skill development. Scores and standings are not recorded. The cost for each program is $30 per player ($25 for each additional child) and financial aid is available for those who have a demonstrated need. Proof of eligibility is required. The registration deadline is Thursday, Jan. 5. Those registering after this deadline may not have the request met for certain teams or coaches, and there is an additional $5 fee after the registration deadline. For more information on the Indoor Soccer & Winter Youth Basketball Leagues or to volunteer as a youth coach, contact the WCRC at 410-632-2144 or recandparks@co.worcester.md.us. Visit www.WorcesterRecandParks.org for a list of youth programs or to sign up for email announcements.

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Mike “Shotti” Shott opened his Ocean City “dream” bar and restaurant on Dec. 3, next to K-Coast on 35th Street. Shotti’s Point is named after the jetty outside his house on 12th Street in Ocean City, which was dubbed by his friend, Chip Ayres, and stuck with Shott.

Shotti’s Point next to K-Coast opens up on 35th Street

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) Mike “Shotti” Shott opened his Ocean City “dream” bar and restaurant on Dec. 3, next to K-Coast on 35th Street, bringing fresh food and an intimate surf atmosphere to patrons. Owning a bar in Ocean City had been a dream of Shott’s since he was a kid, but he could never afford one. Three years ago, ironically also on Dec. 3, an opportunity presented itself and the first Shotti’s Point was born. “I wanted to open a bar on my own and bought a house in Ocean City,” Shott said. “I started dating my wife and she is from Baltimore. I decided to work up there for a winter and there was an opportunity to own a bar.” Shotti’s Point is named after the jetty outside his house on 12th Street in Ocean City, which was dubbed by his friend, Chip Ayres, and stuck with Shott. His first location in Locus Point, which is a block from the Inner Harbor, is doing well and has the same surf and skateboard-theme as the Ocean City location. “Here we are full circle,” Shott said. “I have been waiting for this place since I was a little kid and it’s crazy. This is my dream.”

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The 35th Street restaurant menu has a number of signature dishes from Shotti’s Point in Baltimore, including the tsunami tacos, Edgar Allen Poe burger and rhino chaser fries.

Shotti’s Point in Ocean City has 19 bar seats with at least 25 craft beer selections, along with wine and specialty cocktails including champagne, bellini’s and crushes. “Every true surf town has that one place where locals and visitors always go to eat,” Shott said. “It is well thought out and an original place. There is local artwork on the walls that I took from my house.”

There are also seven tables with four seats and outside dining, which Shott plans on turning into an Italian courtyard with a bistro-feel, cultured plants and a water view by April. The menu has a number of signature dishes from Shotti’s Point in Baltimore, including the tsunami tacos, which are sesame-seed-encrusted tuna topped See SHOTT Page 39

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) For homeowners who are having problems making their mortgage payments, there is a defined position called a “foreclosure consultant.” A foreclosure consultant is a person who contacts a homeowner to offer to perform services such as the following: 1. Stop, delay, or set aside a foreclosure sale 2. Obtain forbearance from foreclosure from a loan servicer, a beneficiary or a mortgagee 3. Save a homeowner’s residence from foreclosure. The Protection of Homeowners in Foreclosure (PHIFA) was put into place in 2008 and prohibits foreclosure consultants from engaging in a number of different activities. Among other things, foreclosure consultants are prohibited from the following: • Demanding or receiving compensation until after the foreclosure consultant has fully performed each and every service they promised or contracted to perform. • Demanding or receiving interest or any other compensation for a loan that the foreclosure consultant makes to the homeowner that exceeds 8 percent per year. • Receiving compensation from any third party in connection with foreclosure consulting services provided to a homeowner unless the consideration is first fully disclosed in writing to the homeowner, is clearly listed on any settlement documents, and is not in violation of any provision of PHIFA. • Receiving a commission, regardless of how described, for the sale of a residence in default that exceeds 8 percent of the sales price. • Receiving any money to be held in escrow or on a contingent basis on behalf of the homeowner. A person who violates PHIFA is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, faces a prison sentence of up to three years or a fine of up to $10,000, or both. PHIFA also allows for a private right of action, where a homeowner is permitted to bring an action for damages incurred because See GUIDELINES Page 39

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Shott worked at many local establishments Continued from Page 38 with seaweed salad, red onions and Shotti’s homemade sweet and spicy plum sauce. “They’re ridiculous and the biggest hit down here so far,” Shott said. “The school yard sandwich is named after a surf break in Puerto Rico with jerk chicken, thick-cut bacon, mixed greens, tomato and cilantro aioli served on a Kaiser roll.” When Shott worked at Kirby’s on 94th Street he hired Andrew Gmitter, who had never cooked before. Gmitter went onto culinary school in Chicago and had an apprenticeship in Italy before Shott got back in touch with him to help open Shotti’s Point in Baltimore. “I gave him a list of favorite dishes and we put a menu together,” Shott said. “Three years later, I approached him about this location and asked if he wanted to partner up. With collaboration and putting our heads together we brought signature dishes from Baltimore and he put his touch on items.” Shott recommends the zippycana

wings, which are named after his favorite rum in Nicaragua and are a blend of agave, Sriracha and secret spices. The half-pound Edgar Allen Poe burger is hand-padded with mixed greens, tomato, bacon and provolone cheese topped with a dippy egg and truffle aioli. The rhino chaser fries are also a favorite from Baltimore. The fries are tossed in garlic, rosemary, thyme, Parmesan, sea salt and then topped with a balsamic reduction and served with a side of truffle aioli. “The Ocean City menu will be seasonal and the dishes are named after surfing, skateboarding and punk rock,” Shott said. “The duck tacos are really good and people are going bananas for the crackhead wings.” Shott puts a twist on his rhino chaser fries by using the same ingredients on wings, which are aptly named “crackhead.” The lazy seamen’s are jumbo steamed shrimp served already pealed with onions. Customers can also try the Little

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Shotti’s Point on 35th Street has 19 bar seats and seven tables with four seats and outside dining, which Shott plans on turning into an Italian courtyard with a bistro-feel and water view by April.

Italy mussels with fresh herbs, tomato and onions in a spicy Fra Diavolo sauce topped with Parmesan. “Between Baltimore and Ocean City there are a lot of similarities,” Shott said. “All of our food is good quality and nothing is frozen. We practice what we preach, are next to a cool surf shop where they fix boards and surf right across the street. It is the culture we are in and this is our life. We are all getting older, but doing the same thing. I’ve been here a long time – since I was a little kid.” Shott grew up in Baltimore and his dad had a house on Ninth Street in Ocean City when he was young. As a 16year-old, Shott started his first resort town job at an Old Pro miniature golf course. He has lived in Ocean City for more than 12 years working in a number of

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restaurants and pubs including Macky’s, Kirby’s, Pickles Pub, Hammerheads on the Beach and Pit and Pub. Last February, Shott was driving down Coastal Highway when he saw Crazy 8’s was leaving, stopped by to talk with K-Coast owners for a five minute conversation, which ended up lasting three hours. He found out the space was available in September and started making renovations a month later. “We started doing work, painting and putting our touch on it,” Shott said. “I wanted to shoot for the first weekend in December and realized it was the third. We had to open on the third. It was a soft opening for family and friends.” Shott has a couple bricks from Peppers Tavern and the plan is to cut a hole in the wall and put the bricks in to have a little part of his favorite bar attached to Shotti’s Point. “It was my favorite place,” Shott said. “When I didn’t know anyone here [he would hang out at Peppers Tavern.] It was a little punk rock bar.” In the future, Shott hopes to start a stationary food truck for walk-up window service, wood-fired pizza, grab and go breakfast, desserts and offer delivery. Visit Shotti’s Point on 35th Street next to K-Coast Surf Shop. The bar and restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and closed on Sundays. Call 410-390-3951 to order carryout.

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BMG new hires The Becker Morgan Group, which provides architecture and engineering services with offices in Delaware, Maryland and North Carolina, recently announced new hires. John-Edward Porter joins the Salisbury office as an architectural designer. He holds a Master of Architecture from Miami University and a J. Porter Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Fairmont State University. His project experience with Becker Morgan Group includes Grasonville Elementary School in Grasonville, Maryland; West SalisJ. Lewis bury Elementary School in Salisbury; Henson Family YMCA in Salisbury; Sea Colony Fitness Center in Bethany Beach, Delaware; and Nanticoke Health Services in Seaford, Delaware. J. Scott Lewis joins the Salisbury office as a survey technician and brings 25 years of professional experience. Projects with Becker Morgan Group include Bay Forest Club Subdivision in Millville, Delaware; Seaside Village Subdivision in Ocean City; Delaware Army National Guard Vehicle Maintenance Facility in Dagsboro, Delaware; and various Royal Farms locations in Maryland and Delaware.

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Taylor Sloan here is one shopping week left for Christmas gifts. I am so fortunate to have everything I could possibly want in my life to where I didn’t ask for anything. Earlier this week Seacrets had its employee Christmas party, and I realized I have the most amazing friends. The season isn’t about material things, it’s about being appreciative for what you have and giving what you can to others. There are still a few holiday events to attend this upcoming week, and I hope to see everyone at a few of them. Come to 28th Street Pit & Pub, on Friday, Dec. 16, for an Ugly Sweater contest to raise money for Believe In Tomorrow’s Children’s House By The Sea prom court, starting at 7 p.m. There will be happy hour drink prices with guest bartenders serving beverages, a raffle and silent auction. For more information, call Pit and Pub at 410-289-2020. The Big Easy on 60, 60th Street, has happy hour noon to 6 p.m. daily and includes half-price beverages and appetizers. Enjoy a two-for-$40 dinner that includes two house salads, one appetizer, two entrées and one dessert from a select menu. For more information, visit www.thebigeasyon60.com. BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street, has Tranzfusion on Friday, Dec. 16 at 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, catch Chest Pains playing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday’s deck party entertainment is Two Guys and a Mama at 5 p.m. Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 4- 7 p.m. at the bar. Enjoy drink specials including $1.75 domestic draft mug; $3 domestic draft pints; $2.25 Natural Light, Coors Light and Miller Lite cans; $3.50 rails and premium beers; $4.25 house wine; and $4.50 happy hour imports. Happy hour food specials include a pretzel dog and fries, $4.99; hot fingers and fries, $5.99; and pork barbecue sliders, $7.99. Enjoy half-price specials starting at 11 a.m. Sunday, try a fried seafood platter. Monday, enjoy crab imperial, and Tuesday, have a twin See INSIDE Page 42

Life was turned upside down last month for Joseph Townsend, center, a 10-year-old fifth grader at Lord Baltimore Elementary School when a routine eye exam led to emergency surgery to remove a golf ball-sized tumor within 24 hours. He is pictured with his parents, Ronnie and Michelle Townsend.

After February, if everything stays status quo, he will receive biannual MRIs and be monitored for the next four years. Doctors are cautiously optimistic and amazed at his response to it all and therapy. I am knocking on wood.” During Hooters’ holiday party on Thursday, Dec. 22, from 5-9 p.m., the West Ocean City restaurant will donate all proceeds to the Townsend family. “I don’t think many people know about this, and it’s the holidays,” said Jenny Lauman, a manager at Hooters. “They have been going back and forth to Baltimore, and have another son. Ronnie has been a police officer in Ocean City for more than 25 years and he was born and raised here.” A $20 donation at the door includes an unlimited buffet and domestic draft beers. Music will be provided by DJ Wax,

and other offerings include a 50/50 raffle, silent auctions, holiday games and crafts for children. “We are going to block off the dining room side and have tables set up for the kids,” Lauman said. “They can take home a homemade ornament or have fun trying to win a prize at reindeer ring toss. We are trying to make it fun for kids and adults.” Lauman also set up a GoFundMe web page to raise money for the family at www.gofundme.com/fundraiserfor-joseph-townsend. “I don’t like to ask for help and have known the Ortts [Hooters owners] for 20 years now,” Townsend said. “They said they were having a fundraiser because the bills are going to start coming in for brain surgery and Christmas is coming. We appreciate it. The support from the community and people I work with has been amazing.”

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) Although Winterfest of Lights is down in ridership when compared to last year’s anomaly, the nighttime festival is still a popular destination for residents and visitors, who can take the 12-minute tram ride through 58 acres of more than 400 displays at Northside Park on 125th Street until New Year’s Day. “It’s a great local stop if you want to

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) Life was turned upside down last month for Joseph Townsend, a 10-year-old fifth grader at Lord Baltimore Elementary School, when a routine eye exam led to emergency surgery within 24 hours. Doctors discovered a swollen optic nerve on Nov. 3, which was caused by a golf ball-sized tumor in his eye. Townsend was in surgery at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore a few hours after the discovery. The family spent five weeks traveling to Baltimore to take care of him while he recovered from the surgery and began therapy. His father, Sgt. Ronnie Townsend, was born and raised in Worcester County before logging more than 25 years with the Ocean City Police Department. “He was having headaches and we were thinking he might need glasses,” Townsend said. “When the golf ballsized tumor was discovered, he was sent directly to Johns Hopkins and was having a brain tumor removed within 24 hours. It was a very difficult day.” Townsend said doctors removed 99 percent of the tumor, which will continue to be monitored, and his son does not need chemotherapy or radiation. The family brought Joseph home on Dec. 2 and he started half days at his Ocean View, Delaware school the following Monday while he completes therapy. After the new year, he will be back in school full time. “He’s had to rebuild strength in his balance and eyesight,” Townsend said. “He is completing physical and occupational therapy after school. He will be going up to Johns Hopkins monthly to get MRIs and follow-ups.

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see Christmas lights,” said Frank Miller, special events superintendent for the Town of Ocean City. “The whole family can sit back and relax and enjoy the sights synchronized to music.” Numbers are trending in between 2014 and 2015’s ridership. Advance ticket sales are up over 2015 and retail sales are dead even, he said. “Very slowly, our traditional attendees are purchasing early instead of waiting in line on site, which is posi-

tive,” Miller said. “Winterfest offsets residential and business taxes and its success is helpful to residents and local businesses.” This Saturday, Dec. 17, is historically the busiest day for Winterfest of Lights with a little more than 9,000 people checking out the winter wonderland on a 55-degree night in 2015, Miller said. “A good night for us is 7,000 people on a Saturday,” he said. “People conSee WINTERFEST Page 42

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Inside going out Taylor Sloan www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com. Captain’s Table, 15th Street, is open daily for breakfast and dinner. Monday through Saturday breakfast is served 7-11:30 a.m. Sunday breakfast is offered 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., with lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner and lite fare starts at 5 p.m. daily. Enjoy music provided by Phil Perdue on the piano Thursday through Tuesday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday indulge in $3 Bloody Mary’s and mimosas. To make reservations, call 410-289-7192. Claddagh on the Shore, 1106 Coastal Hwy. Fenwick Island, Delaware, is open Thursday through Sunday. Happy hour is noon to 6 p.m. with $2 domestics and rails, $6 crushes and sangria and half-

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crab cake dinner. Wednesday, indulge in a stuffed flounder dinner, and Thursday, have flash fried shrimp or stuffed founder. Don’t forget to call Maddy to book your holiday party at BJ’s, 410-5247575. For more visit, www.BJsontheWater.com. Bourbon Street on the Beach, 116th Street, has happy hour every day from 4-7 p.m. which includes $2 Natural Light, $2.50 drafts, $3.50 rail drinks, $5 house wine and margaritas and $6 hurricanes and crushes. Food specials include $1 oysters, $8 char grilled oysters, $9 wings and $8 half-pound burgers. Catch Dave Sherman on Friday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, hear Just Jay at 6 p.m. For more, visit

price bottles of wine. Drink specials are available at the bar only. Thursday night come to Claddagh for an $18 prime rib special. Also, brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. Claddagh offers a full breakfast and lunch menu with its brunch, as well as $12 bottomless Bloody Mary’s or mimosas. For more information, call 302-537-4200. Clarion, 101st Street, offers several dining and nightlife options. At Horizon’s Oceanfront Restaurant enjoy 50 percent off dinner menu entrées, 5-7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 30 percent off from 5-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Saturday, enjoy a breakfast buffet from 7-10:30 a.m. The cost is $11.95 for adults, $8.95 for chil-

dren ages 4-12, and 3 and younger are free. Sunday, indulge in a deluxe breakfast buffet from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $14.95 for adults and $9.95 for children. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat holiday buffet at Horizons on Christmas Eve from 5-9 p.m. and Christmas Day, 18 p.m. The cost is $24.95 for adults and $17.95 for children 4-12 years of age. Reservations are recommended. Also, Christmas Day, enjoy an allyou-can-eat deluxe breakfast buffet in the crystal ballroom, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakers Pub offers happy hour daily from 4-7 p.m. Drink specials include $2.30 select drafts, $2.90 domestic beers, rail drinks and house wines and $3.85 margaritas. The Ocean Club Nightclub has

Winterfest of Lights runs until Jan. 1 in OC Continued from Page 41 tinue to come, but they have moved their attendance days. Thursdays and Sundays have increased.” Miller encourages attendees to check out Winterfest of Lights on a weekday for smaller crowds and recommends coming about halfway through the night on a weekend or purchase advance tickets for shorter wait times. Winterfest of Lights received a little competition this year when Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Delaware, debuted its Winter Wonderfest a couple months ago. “I firmly believe they can coexist peacefully for years to come,” Miller said. “They both have different experiences and the effects are marginal.” The New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration at Northside Park will be returning for the fifth year, which will include a deejay, free giveaways, dancing, hot chocolate and a ride through the Winterfest of Lights. “We have all kinds of cool items to provide our patrons at Winterfest of Lights,” Miller said. “It is a special fireworks show and a really cool experience.” Coca Cola is a major sponsor of the

event and Jamaica Avenue from Abbey Burger’s deck to the Winterfest tents will be one large viewing area. “You have to be in ear shot of the music and see the visuals to go along with it,” Miller said. “The music during the fireworks has a theme. It is all about making the best out of life and changing the world as you go.” For the 25th anniversary of Winterfest of Lights, organizers hope to replace the 50-foot Christmas tree, which is currently up for sale, and have a

whole new experience inside the tent in addition to refurbishing an old light display. “Winterfest is the pinnacle event and has been around 24 years,” Miller said. “It continues to be successful and grow. If all goes well, we are adding an old light display, which hasn’t been used in more than a decade.” Winterfest of Lights runs nightly through Jan. 1, 2017 at Northside Park. Hours of operation are 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5:30-

10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The cost to ride the train is $5 for adults. Children 11 and younger ride for free. “Weather can affect us anytime and we hope people reschedule and come out another day when it happens,” Miller said. “Part of the experience is bringing blankets along and listening to Christmas carols while going through the light show.” Call Ocean City’s Recreation and Parks Department at 410-250-0125 for more information.

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Inside going out Taylor Sloan On The Edge providing entertainment Friday, Dec. 16, and Saturday, Dec. 17, at 9 p.m., along with DJ Dusty. For more, call 410-524-3535. The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, has lunch, dinner, a variety of drinks and a children’s menu as well as brunch offered on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, The Cove features “Date Night,” where a couple can share one appetizer, get two entrées and have a dessert, along with a bottle of wine for $60. Enjoy Parents’ Night Out at the Cove on Friday, Dec. 16 from 6-9 p.m. Children will be able to watch a movie on the inflatable screen with a kid-friendly dinner while parents have dinner downstairs at the Cove. The movie will start at 6:45 p.m. The cost for this event is $15 per child and each additional sibling is $10. Attendees are asked to register by calling 410-641-7501. NFL packages and specials are offered every Sunday with a football bar menu including: 75-cent wings (mild, hot, really hot, J.O. spice, sweet chili and garlic parmesan); chili dog and draft beer for $5; buffalo chicken dip, $8; and the sampler: popcorn chicken, potato skins, jalapeno poppers, onion rings and mozzarella sticks, $12. NFL specials are only available at the Yacht Club bar on Sundays. Monday night the Cove is open at 7 p.m. While there, enjoy NFL menu specials including: buy one appetizer, get one free, and get 10 wings and pitcher of beer for $5. The Cove is closed Tuesday and Wednesday and opens Thursday at 4 p.m. Pub Trivia sign-ups begin Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. with trivia at 6 p.m. Enjoy food from the “trivia treats” menu, including a grilled hot dog, $3; pulled pork sandwich, with coleslaw, $8; club burger, $10; pretzel bites, $6; Caesar salad $9; and sweet potato fries, $7. For more, visit www.oceanpines.org. Crab Bag, 130th Street, is open at 11 a.m. year-round. It offers all day super happy hour with drink spe-

cials that include $1.50 domestic drafts, $2 rails and domestic bottles, $3.50 wine by the glass, $3.95 32-ounce mini pitcher, $4.95 Bloody Mary’s and $5.95 orange crushes. Food specials include $6.95 cracklin kielbasa; $7.95 smoke house chili dog, chicken sandwich, one-third rack baby back ribs, or smoke house cheese fries; and $8.95 half-pound cheeseburger. The Crab Bag offers an NFL Sunday special with all-you-can-eat fried chicken, hot steamed crabs, spiced shrimp, cole slaw and French fries for $39.95. For more specials, call 410-250-3337. Duffy’s Bayside Bar and Grille, 130th Street, features happy hour from noon until 6 p.m. daily. Happy hour drinks include domestic bottle/drafts for $2.25, import beers for $3.50, Guinness for $5, rails are $3 and calls and house wine are $3.75. Sunday NFL specials will be available all day, and include $5.99 bang bang shrimp, personal cheese pizza and cheese quesadilla for $5.50 each and $5.99 wings. Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. enjoy eggs Benedict for $10.99, corned beef hash for $12.99 and steak and eggs for $13.99. Monday night football food and drink specials include a personal pizza for $5.50, fish and chips for $7.99, 16-ounce Natty Boh cans for $2.25 and rail and call drinks at discounted prices. Thursday night NFL football specials are offered as well. Wednesday is burger night from 6 p.m. to close and includes beef, turkey or black bean burgers for $6.99, and house wine will be available for $3.75. Friday have a crab cake dinner for $13.99. Hear Bob Hughes starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 and Bob Wilkinson will play from 5-9 p.m. during Duffy’s customer appreciation party and Toys for Tots drive. Check out Duffy’s happenings at www.DuffysOC.com. At Fager’s Island, 60th Street and the bay, hear Island Time, Tuesday through Sunday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $5 crushes, martinis and Fager’s Island wines, two-

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54, offers specials weekly. Monday, enjoy a prime rib dinner for $13 starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Fox’s offers half-price pizza night. Wednesday, is $10 parm night, and Thursday, is lucky burger night featuring a half-pound angus burger for $7.77. Friday, enjoy fish and chips for $10, and Saturday, bottles of wine are half price. Enjoy happy hour daily from open to 6 p.m. with $5 orange crushes, $2.50 domestic drafts, $3 rails and $4 house wine. To hear more, call 302-436-FOXS. Guido’s Burritos, 33rd Street, will have its Ugly Sweater party on Thursday, Dec. 22 at 9 p.m. Papi Roisterous will provide entertainment, and $2 beers, bombs and tequila will be served. For more, call 410-524-3663. Harborside Bar & Grill, 12841 S. Harbor Rd. West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 47 p.m. Specials include $2 rail drinks (plus $1 for grapefruit/orange juice), $2 domestic bottles and drafts and $5.50 orange crushes. In addition, get discounted prices on wings, halfpound of steamed shrimp, steamed clams and mussels. Game day drink specials include $2 16-ounce Miller Lite, Coors Light and Yuengling drafts and $2 rail drinks. Friday, Dec. 16, catch DJ Billy T beginning at 4 p.m. for Ladies Night. Ladies enjoy drink specials beginning at 7 p.m. including $2 16-ounce Coors Light and Miller Lite drafts, $3 shooters, $4 glasses of wine and $5.50 original orange crushes. Saturday, Dec. 17, hear Simple Truth or Side Project, 2-6 p.m. with DJ Jeremy at 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, catch Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m. with DJ Billy T at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, sing your heart out during karaoke with DJ

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Jeremy beginning at 9 p.m. For all things from the home of the Original Orange Crush, visit www.weocharborside.com. Stop by Harpoon Hanna’s in Fenwick Island, Delaware, off Route 54, and try its exclusive house beer, RAR Deep Brew Pale Ale, a medium bodied pale ale with refreshing citrus notes, a slightly malty sweetness and a balanced hop finish (5.5 percent ABV). Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 3-7 p.m. Drink specials include $1.75 Coors Light and Miller Lite drafts, $2.75 Coors Light and Miller Lite bottles, $3 rail drinks, $3.75 house wines, $4 call drinks and $5.50 crushes. Food specials include $6 steamed shrimp, wings, mini burgers, boom boom shrimp, chicken fingers, chicken salad sliders and mozzarella sticks. Thursday, enjoy burger and pint night with $6 burgers and $4 craft drafts with live music by Kevin Poole from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, hear Dave Hawkins playing from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 17, catch Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m. For all things happening at Harpoon Hanna’s, visit www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com. Hooked, 80th Street, offers lunch and dinner specials Monday through Friday and Sunday. Monday for lunch enjoy $1 fish tacos. Tuesday, indulge in Bozman’s crabcake sandwich with fries. Wednesday enjoy all day happy hour and half off drinks. Thursday, try RAR beer-battered cod ‘n’ chips. Friday, for lunch have a $5 plain Jane burger or Burley Oak’s Rude Boy BBQ chicken sandwich. Monday for dinner, get 25-cent wings (minimum order of six required), and $10 shrimp and grits. Tuesday, enjoy half-price fish entrées. Wednesday, all day happy

hour continues through dinner time. Thursday, is taco and burger night with $2 shrimp or fish taco and $6.50 burger. Friday, Hooked offers three courses for $25, and Sunday enjoy all day happy hour with three chef selected courses for $18. Happy hour is 3-7 p.m. daily at the downstairs bar and high top tables. Drink specials include $1 off draft beer and $5 house wine and rail beverages. Food specials include boom boom shrimp tacos for $4.50, hot ‘n’ creamy crab dip for $5.50 and a half-dozen wings (mild, old bay or honey sriracha) for $4 or order a dozen for $7. For more specials, visit www.HookedOC.com. Longboard Café, 67th Street, is open Tuesday through Saturday at 11 a.m. serving lunch and dinner and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. serving brunch, lunch and dinner. Tuesdays enjoy fajita-rita night with sizzlin’ fajitas and discount margaritas. Dinner specials are also offered for $10.95-$13.95. Wednesdays dine on homestyle cooking for “comfort night” with dinners from $10.95$14.95. Sunday enjoy brunch including egg Sardou, zenyatta frittata, French toast and Longboard steak and eggs with crab. For reservations and carryout, call 443-664-5639. Visit, www.longboardcafe.net for full menu selections. Nick’s House of Ribs, 145th Street, has NFL specials during games that include $2 Miller Lite and Yuengling drafts and $2 Blue Monster shots. Food specials include $9.99 ribs (one-third rack) and fries, and 75cent loaded skins (sold by four). Nick’s is open Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight, and noon to midnight Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy two-for-one happy hour from 3-5 p.m. at the bar only. Tuesday, order a single crab cake or flounder See INSIDE Page 45

Aries, nothing can break your resolve, not even a worthy temptation. This will serve you well when you’re faced with a difficult situation in the week ahead.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Take a lighter approach to the week, Taurus. You can benefit from some rest and relaxation. Invite friends over if you need a diversion from the daily grind.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, expect to be torn between two attractive options this week. Trust your instincts on this one, even if you must go against convention to do so.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, many people are rooting for you this week, and it can be eye-opening learning just how many people are in your corner. Remember to support your friends when they need you.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Clear out your schedule, Leo, because it could be a wild ride for the next few days. You probably will not have much time to yourself. When you get a break, make the most of it.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, friends will seemingly come out of the woodwork this week to visit with you. You will not be short on social interactions. Take a few minutes to catch your breath.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Vacations are the order of the week, Libra. You can’t get enough of travel lately, and you’re apt to take as many people as you can along for the ride.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you may have to push yourself out of your comfort zone this week. It can be a little scary to do so, but with the support of a few close friends, you can benefit from change.

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Sagittarius, don’t wait too long to take advantage of an opportunity that drops in your lap; otherwise, it may pass you by. Expect some friendly envy on the part of others.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Support a family member when he or she has some unconventional ideas, Capricorn. This may be just the catalyst needed to spark new conversations and actions.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Your job may take up a considerable amount of your time for the immediate future, Aquarius. You must decide whether this is the path you want or if you’re ready to move on.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, what you deem joking around may be taken seriously by someone else and hurt some feelings. Be careful with your words.

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almondine with two sides and a dinner rolls for $13.99. Wednesday, have a half-rack of ribs with two sides and dinner rolls for $13.99 and Thursday, eat half a BBQ chicken with two sides and rolls for $13.99. For more, visit www.nickshouseofribs.com. Pizza Tugos, Route 50 in West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $1.75 Miller Lite and Yuengling drafts, $2.99 craft beer drafts and $1.99 rail drinks. Get $1 cheese pizza slices during happy hour. NFL specials include AUCE wings and pizza for $10.99 and $2 drafts. Order your pizza online at www.pizzatugos.com. Ropewalk, 82nd Street, is open Wednesday through Sunday. Happy hour is available all day and all night. Drink specials include $2 off drafts as well as $2.50 select domestics, $4 Slushies, wines and rails and $5.50 crushes. Nightly dinner specials include half-price steam pots on Wednesday, crab cake on Thursday, prime rib on Friday, buy-one-get-one-free desserts on Saturday, and half-price entrées on Sunday. Enjoy weekend brunch at Ropewalk, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.

‘Deck the Paws’ yoga with kittens at Zenna Wellness

(Dec. 16, 2016) It’s time to “Deck the Paws” at Zenna Wellness. A yoga class will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 3-5 p.m. at Zenna Wellness Studio located at 10 South Main Street, Berlin. This class is unique because participants will practice yoga alongside adoptable, cuddly, playful kittens from Worcester County Humane Society. This event, with Chrissy Ehrhart, is a donation-based class with all proceeds going directly to the care of the many animals at the no-kill shelter. The class is open to those ages 9 and older and no prior yoga experience is required. All minors must have a parent present. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats if they have one otherwise one will be provided. Spaces are limited and this class will fill up quickly. Call Ehrhart at 443-373-7069 to reserve a spot. The Worcester County Humane Society is a private, nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter, located at 12330 Eagles Nest Road, Berlin, that depends on donations and fundraising to care for the many animals who are housed at the facility until they are found by their forever family. Follow the shelter on Facebook and Instagram for available pets and upcoming events.

to 2 p.m. To hear more, call 410524-1009. Seacrets Bar and Grill, 49th Street and the bay, Thursday through Saturday, domestic can beers are $3. The house beer, TropicAle, brewed by Evolution Craft Brewing Company, is $4 and craft drafts from Dogfish Head, Burley Oak, Fin City and Evolution Craft Brewing Company are $4.50. Seacrets Spirits are $5, and frozen Pain in de Ass, Rum Runner and Orange and Blue Crushes are $6. Sunday, all rum beverages made with Seacrets white rum, coconut rum and spiced rum are $5 all day/night. Happy hour beer specials are available from 4-7 p.m. Come to Seacrets to try its new bourbon, light-whiskey, lemon and grapefruit vodkas from Seacrets Distilling Company. Also, don’t forget Seacrets Distilling Company runs tours of its new, beautiful distillery from 1-6 p.m. on Saturday, with your choice of three liquor tastings afterward, for those 21 and older. Parties of six or more should call ahead, and private tours can be made available. Seacrets offers a football menu during all NFL games including Moore Wings (10) with your choice of sauces: mild, Jamaican me crazy hot, BBQ, Baltimore, Asian sesame or smoked jerk, served with blue

cheese and celery sticks for $12.99; five cheese planks, six planks of mozzarella, Romano, parmesan, asiago and fontina cheeses inside a crunchy Italian breading, served with marinara for $6.99; buffalo chicken wrap for $9.99; or get a quarterpound hot dog served in a warm pretzel roll for $7.50. Pig skin appetizer prices are also available including half-price jerk chicken, onion rings and Jamaican fries. Sunday, enjoy burn-it raw bar specials with raw bar item prices discounted depending on availability of little neck clams, oysters, mussels and lobster. Seacrets is closed Monday through Wednesday. Seacrets opens at 4 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. Friday through Sunday. Friday, enjoy Seacrets’ fish and chips lunch special, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Half-price dinners are back for the season. All dinner entrées are half price, 5-10 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Friday, Dec. 16, the Seacrets’ Customer Appreciation and Ocean 98 listener Christmas Party will have live performances starting at 5 p.m. by Jocelyn & Chris Arndt, Pressing Strings, Sweet Leda Rivers & Rhodes, The Swell Fellas, Side Project – Ocean City and Human Connection. Enjoy compli-

mentary appetizers and happy hour drink prices. The Victoria Watts band will play at 10 p.m. Saturday catch the 19th Street Band on the tiki stage at 5 p.m. Later on, watch DJ Cruz spin club music at 9 p.m. and hear Steal the Sky at 10 p.m. Touch of Italy, 67th Street, features the Soprano bar/café every Tuesday at 9 p.m. with Bryan Russo and friend(s). Touch of Italy offers a New York-style deli and Italian marketplace with specialties straight from the Bronx. Walk around and you are in a quaint Italian restaurant with bar and fire brick oven. For more information or reservations, call 410-524-5252. Sunday, buy one pizza get one half off, or have Nonna’s Sunday dinner for $39 (feeds two to four people). Monday, indulge in manicotti for $10. Tuesday Touch of Italy offers ladies night specials – buy one entrée get one half off. Wednesday dine on chicken parmigiana for $12, and Thursday spaghetti and meatballs is $11. If you have an event coming up you would like me to highlight in Inside Going Out, please send me an email at Taylor@OceanCityToday.net. Don’t forget you can also check out this column online at www.oceancitytoday.net.

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BJ’s on the Water owners Billy and Maddy Carder welcome guests to their annual Christmas party, Dec. 7. Guests to the 75th Street restaurant were asked to bring donations for the Worcester County Humane Society and Kenille’s Kupbord Pet Pantry & Rescue, Inc.

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Terry Banks, left, and E.J. Fox attend BJ’s on the Water’s annual Christmas party at the 75th Street restaurant, Dec. 7.

Tina Littleton, left, and Trish Christ enjoy drinks during BJ’s on the Water’s annual Christmas party, held Dec. 7 at the 75th Street restaurant.

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Friends, from left, Susie Frye, Candi Noyes and Judy Jameson visit BJ’s on the Water’s annual Christmas party, Dec. 7 at the 75th Street restaurant.

Lina Atanasova, left, and Randal Coursey pose for a photo with Santa outside Fager’s Island on 60th Street during its customer appreciation party on Dec. 8.

Fager’s Island barback Chris Stork, left, and bartender Jeff Kauffman take care of patrons during the 60th Street restaurant’s customer appreciation party, Dec. 8.

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Betty and Carmen Veneziale are joined by and Ceclia Zipperer, right, during Fager’s Island’s customer appreciation party on Dec. 8 at the 60th Street restaurant.

Susan Woods, left, Jim Hangidakis and Donna Musser, stop by Fager’s Island on 60th Street for its customer appreciation party on Dec. 8.

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NOW PLAYING BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com Dec. 16: Tranzfusion, 9 p.m. Dec. 17: Chest Pains, 9 p.m. Dec. 21: 2 Guys & A Mama, 5 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com Dec. 16: Dave Sherman, 7-11 p.m. Dec. 17: TBA, 7-11 p.m. Dec. 18: Just Jay, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 21: Open Mic, 8-11 p.m. Dec. 22: Chris Button, 7-10 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m. CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road Berlin

410-641-0600 www.oceandowns.com Dec. 16: Everett Spells, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 17: Tear the Roof Off, 4:308:30 p.m.; Aaron Howell Duo, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com Every Friday: Bob Hughes, 5-9 p.m. FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-5500 www.fagers.com Dec. 16: DJ RobCee, 9 p.m. Dec. 17: Speakers of the House, 1 p.m.; Jocelyn & Chris Arndt, 9 p.m.; DJ Groove, 10 p.m. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com Dec. 16: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. Dec. 17: Simple Truth/Side Project, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m.

Dec. 18: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 21: Karaoke w/DJ Jeremy Dec. 22: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. HARPOON HANNA’S Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525 302-539-3095 www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com Dec. 16: Dave Hawkins, 5-10 p.m. Dec. 17: Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m. Dec. 22: Kevin Poole, 6-10 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 www.clarionoc.com Every Wednesday-Sunday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 16-17: On The Edge, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com

Dec 16: Christmas Party w/Jocelyn & Chris Arndt, Pressing Strings, Sweet Leda, Rivers & Rhodes, The Swell Fellas, Side Project and Human Connection, 5-10 p.m.; Victoria Watts Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec 17: 19th Street Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Steal the Sky, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com Dec. 16-17: TBA TOUCH OF ITALY 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront Ocean City 302-703-3090 Every Tuesday: Piano Bar w/Bryan Russo, 9 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 www.whiskersbar.com Dec. 16: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey

UNITED WAY HOLIDAY BALL United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore recently held its 14th annual Holiday Ball at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort in Cambridge, raising over $150,000. More than 470 guests from across the shore and beyond attended in support of United Way’s 74 critical education, financial stability and health programs serving the Lower Shore. Pictured is the 2016 United Way Holiday Ball committee and staff.

(Top, right) Also attending the ball, from left, are Jeri Shelton, Jimmy Sweet, Carol and Stanley Botts, John Allen, Renee Stephens and Joe Sheehy. (Above) Smiling for a photo during the event, from left, are Wesley Cox, Tarrah Tatem and Amy and Brent Miller.

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NOEL Community to offer Christmas dinner, Dec. 24 By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) Anyone who is homeless, unemployed, underemployed, shut-in or needs a friend is encouraged to attend the 19th annual Christmas dinner, presented by the NOEL Community at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24. “Our community is very supportive for those in need with food or financial donations,” said Monica Martin, an organizer of the NOEL planning committee. “There are three hours of enjoyment and socialization among a diverse group of people, especially with how things are in the world today.” A hot breakfast will be served, featuring bacon, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy, doughnuts and coffee in the parish hall. Christmas dinner will come in cloth bags with two options: sliced ham, potatoes, macaroni and cheese, green beans, rolls and corn, or diners can choose two sub sandwiches with chips and canned fruit. Selections include turkey and ham. Tables will be set up in the parish hall for visitors to enjoy their meals, where there will be music, holiday decorations and a visit from Santa Claus. Attendees will also have the option to select from an assortment of sweet treats on the dessert table. “The dinner helps people having a rough time, whether they are lonely, unemployed or underemployed,” Martin said. “We encourage people to come in, sit down and eat.” Currently, the NOEL Community has begun to prepare 194 meals to dine in and take home on Christmas Eve.

In 2015, donations and efforts from the community helped NOEL (Nothing Other than Eating and Loving) to serve 240 breakfast sandwiches and 100 doughnuts to diners. In addition, 315 carry-out meals were distributed to residents in need on Christmas Day and more than 50 meals were delivered to first responders, public service workers and town employees. The NOEL Community provides lunch every Saturday in addition to most Tuesdays and Thursdays. About 3,300 meals were served last year, which included sit-down and carry-out lunches from the church’s Shepherd’s Crook food pantry. Volunteers actively work with the local food pantries, shelters and social service groups to identify what is most needed in the area. Thousands of canned goods, dry goods, fruits, desserts, toiletries, clothing, paper products, cleaning supplies, baby products and other items are donated to families and individuals in need. The NOEL Community is asking for monetary and food donations. Checks can be mailed to: 302 North Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, 21842. Donations of non-perishable food and toiletries from individuals and organizations will be accepted on Friday, Dec. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea. NOEL organizes events throughout the year and its gLOVEs drive will take place in February. The gLOVEs drive is Valentine’s Day themed, and NOEL asks the public to donate new gloves, hats, socks and blankets to those in need. For more information about the NOEL Community or the Christmas Eve dinner, contact the parish at 410289-3453.

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Twenty Worcester County elementary school children spent last Saturday morning racing around the Berlin Wal-Mart while picking out Christmas presents with a Maryland State Police officer during “Shop with a Cop.”

Worcester County students ‘Shop with a Cop’

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) Twenty Worcester County elementary school children spent last Saturday morning racing around the Berlin Wal-Mart while picking out Christmas presents with a Maryland State Police officer following closely behind, pushing a cart full of their treasures during “Shop with a Cop.” The Berlin Barrack state troopers

partnered with the Worcester County CRICKET Center for the fourth annual event where students ranging in age from 5-12 years old were paired with a police officer and given $100 each to spend at Wal-Mart however they chose for Christmas. “Overall, the program has grown and been a great success in the community,” said First Sgt. Chris Davala, who has participated in the program since its inception. “This year, 20

Worcester County children went home with smiles and cherished moments of spending the morning with Maryland State troopers. Someday, one of those kids may raise their right hand to take the oath.” The morning was memorable for all participants, with children and officers interacting, in addition to taking away from routine and tough days in police work. “It is a fantastic experience, but

what makes it even better is the smiles and laughter of the kids when they finally warm up to the men and women in uniform,” Davala said. “This year, we had troopers and cadets aged 17-48 helping out. Family members of troopers and volunteers from the community made the five hours the kids were with us fun for us all. Many of the troopers look forward to the time spent with fellow troopers See SHOP Page 51

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‘Shop with a Cop’ program brings police, kids together Continued from Page 50 from around the area and the kids who come from all walks of life.” Each student received a tour of the Berlin Barrack, had a police car show-and-tell, was acquainted with Maryland State Police canines and were provided honorary Junior Maryland Trooper badges before jumping on a bus to Wal-Mart. “It does a lot of things at once. First and foremost, it helps people who may be in need this time of year,” said Trooper Marlin Myers, the officer who brought the program to Berlin four years ago. “It also fosters a relationship between the officers, kids and community here.” After shopping, everyone returned to the barrack where volunteers assisted in wrapping all the purchased presents and children enjoyed sandwiches and cookies donated by Chick-fil-A. Recently, Davala took a position as a supervisor in the Aviation Command Division in Baltimore, but “made it a point” to get in touch with Myers and participate in the program this year. “Another major reason for why I enjoy participating is my family volunteers, as many other trooper’s families do too,” Davala said. “My two boys, who are 8 and 12, and wife, cherish the time with the kids. My wife and I try to instill in our boys it is nice to share and give back to those in need. Their smiles are just as important to me as the ones of the kids they are helping.” Myers read about “Shop with a Cop” a couple years ago in a trooper magazine and similar programs have

taken place in Baltimore and the Cumberland areas. He thought it was a great idea to help community kids in need and brighten their holidays. Through the program, participants will know they can always go to police if they need help. Davala explained how police deal with tragedy and heartache every day, yet programs such as “Shop with a Cop” help to remind why they became law enforcement officers in the first place. “We are not perceived as humans, but rather the ones who are there to take freedoms away,” Davala said. “Contrary to many, we have feelings too and with those feelings come the pain. We see families suffer. When it reaches the kids in the world, it hurts and in that hurt comes a drive to help and be a part of a positive experience with law enforcement. I get a charge back into my reasoning for why I became a trooper and why I do what I do each day.” The program has continued because of donations from Wal-Mart and the National Wal-Mart Foundation, Harbor Marine in West Ocean City, DeNovo’s Trattoria Restaurant in Ocean Pines, Chick-fil-A in West Ocean City, Atlantic Physical Therapy in Ocean Pines, the Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Women, private citizen donations, the Worcester County Board of Education, the Worcester County Health Department, the Worcester County CRICKET Center, and the men and woman, both sworn and civilian, of the Maryland State Police Salisbury, Princess Anne and Berlin barracks.

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(Dec. 16, 2016) Known in America as the lead singer for Riverdance on Broadway, Michael Londra brought his holiday extravaganza, Celtic Yuletide, to the Ocean City Performing Arts Center on 40th Street to a soldout crowd, Saturday, Dec. 3. Those in attendance were able to experience Christmas from Ireland, featuring some of the best Irish musicians and dancers performing Irish carols, traditional Irish songs and holiday classics, plus some heartwarming stories. The show was phenomenal. Londra performed his own original composition, “Beyond the Star,” which has been recorded and performed by choirs around the world, and was truly inspiring to hear live. Closing the show with “Danny Boy” brought everyone to their feet. More great shows are coming to the Ocean City Performing Arts Center in 2017. Make plans now to enjoy

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country music star Sara Evans on Feb. 10 and Doo Wop, Motown and Rock N Roll sensation “Under the Streetlamp” on May 18. For tickets, visit the Ocean City Box Office located inside the convention center on 40th Street or call Ticketmaster 1-800-551-SEAT. For more information, visit oceancityconcerts.com.

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YOUNG CHEF Ocean City Elementary School held its annual College and Career Spirit Day on Nov. 10. Students were encouraged to dress in a college T-shirt or career outfit. Third grader Isabella Milite is pictured dressed as a chef, a career she may consider for the future.

WCEF TEACHER CHAMPIONS The Worcester County Education Foundation (WCEF) recently held a reception at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin, to recognize the 2016-17 Teacher Champions. A select group of teachers (one to two from each of the 14 schools in Worcester County) have been asked to act as liaisons between the WCEF and the students and staff of their schools. Pictured, in front, from left, are Pam Lauer, Edna Wright, Kate Coates and Sheri Conner, and in back, Mark Shipley, Melissa Reid, Christy Powell, Heather Shockley, Lauren McGinnis, Staci Stonnell, Angie Rankin and Barbara Kohut.

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The Mark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty, has donated $1,500 to the Ocean City Lions’ Wounded Warriors Fund and the 11th annual “Wounded Warriors” Golf Tournament, which this year took place on Oct. 12 at the Ocean City Golf Club. The Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty has financially supported the fundraiser and tournament for many years. The tournament benefits U.S. wounded troops from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and other conflicts. To date, the Ocean City Lions have donated over 20,000 items of new clothing and more that $340,000 worth of gift cards to the U.S. Army Medical Center/Pastoral Services in Landstuhl, Germany, where wounded troops are sent for treatment before heading home. Lion Ben Dawson, left, is presented a check by Lora and Mark Fritschle.

Since 2001, the Heavenly Hats Foundation has donated 2 million new hats to cancer patients of all ages. Ocean City Elementary School held its third annual Heavenly Hats Spirit Day on Oct. 20. For a $1 donation, each student could wear his or her favorite hat to school. This year, OCES raised $532 for the cause. All of the money donated on Heavenly Hats Spirit Day will help provide hats to cancer patients nationwide. Pictured are Bo Gehrig and OCES Principal Dawn Rogers.

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OCPD CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY A handful of students recently graduated from the Ocean City Police Department’s annual Citizens Police Academy. They each completed a 10-week program where they learned about everything from traffic safety to criminal investigations, narcotics enforcement and firearms awareness. They finished the program on Nov 8. Pictured, from left, are Jeffrey Mansfield, David McComas, Bradley Matthews, Erin Gruden, Don Wand, Arek Kolacz, Kathy Grimes, OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro, Jeanette Lyons, Suzanne Auwarter, April Anft, Kathy Fuller, Michael Shoemaker, Jeanne Shoemaker and OCPD Public Affairs Specialist Lindsay Richard.

SOUTHWELL ELECTED The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines Ocean City held a special election to fill a vacated spot on its Board of Directors for two years. Tom Southwell was the winner among five candidates and was installed by President Barbara Peletier during an October meeting.

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Seven-month-old CJ, owned by Pat and Robert Richardson, has been named the winner of the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department’s second annual “Pup of the Pines” photo contest. SHELBY SHEA/OCEAN CITY TODAY

CJ named ‘Pup of the Pines’ photo contest winner

(Dec. 16, 2016) The winner of the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department’s second annual “Pup of the Pines” photo contest has been announced. CJ, who is 7 months old, received the greatest number of votes and was recognized as the winner during the Ocean Pines’ “A Hometown Christmas” event at White Horse Park on Nov.26 Pat and Robert Richardson, CJ’s owners, said the pup loves meeting new people and visiting the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. The Richardsons think his personality make him a good candidate for working as a therapy dog when he is older. As “Pup of the Pines,” CJ receives a free 2017 Ocean Pines Dog Park registration. He will also be the official face of the dog park. Money raised from the contest entry fees will be used for upgrades and improvements to the dog park.

Attraction offers half-price entry for Md. residents

(Dec. 16, 2016) Maryland residents can get all the fun that Ripley’s Believe It or Not! has to offer for half the price. Ripley’s Maryland attractions are offering half-price tickets for Maryland residents through Dec. 18. Participating attractions include: Baltimore: Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium, Ripley’s Marvelous Mirror Maze and Ripley’s 4D Moving Theater. Ocean City: Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium, Ripley’s Marvelous Mirror Maze and Ripley’s Impossible LaseRace. Residents will need to show a local photo ID in order to receive the discount. All adults in the party will need to have proof of residency in order to receive the discount. For more on Ripley’s Baltimore attractions, visit www.ripleys.com/baltimore. For more on Ripley’s Ocean City attractions, visit www.ripleys.com/oceancity.

HOLIDAY DONATIONS BJ’s on the Water owners Maddy (pictured) and Billy Carder held their annual Christmas party at the 75th Street restaurant on Dec. 7 and guests were asked to bring donations for the Worcester County Humane Society, a no-kill shelter in Berlin, and Kenille’s Kupbord Pet Pantry & Rescue, Inc. of West Ocean City. Dozens of bags of pet food and other items were collected for the organizations. Just some of those items are pictured.

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OCEAN CITY CLEAN SWEEP

TAYLOR VISITS OCES Chloe Paddack and Maddie Loughrey, fourth graders in Dr. Melanie Biscoe's class at Ocean City Elementary, wrote letters to invite Lou Taylor to their classroom. Worcester County's Superintendent of Schools was pleased to visit with these students during American Education Week, Nov. 14-18.

The Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) and its Clean-Up Committee held its fourth “Ocean City Clean Sweep” on Nov. 12, picking up litter, leaves and debris scattered between the inlet and 17th Street. Over 30 volunteers walked from the Boardwalk to the bay filling many trash bags. Gloves, trash bags and a dumpster were provided by the Town of Ocean City. All participants received a free shirt and a lunch and beverages were provided by Chris and Brooks Trimper. Donuts and coffee were donated by Dunkin Donuts. Candy was provided to each volunteer by Dolle’s Candyland.

LEO CLUB OFFICERS The Ocean City/Berlin Leo Club has installed new officers for the 2016/2017 year. The Leo Club is a youth group sponsored by the Ocean City Lions Club and is based at Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin. Every year the Leos assist the OC Lions in raising awareness and funds for its many eyesight programs. In addition, every year the Leo Club helps fund the National Lions Leader Dogs for the Blind program. Pictured, from left, are Secretary Sophia Leung, President Stella Cunningham, Vice President Erica Hall and Treasurer Jessica Wharton.

FIRE PREVENTION Ocean City Deputy Fire Marshall Ryan Whittington talks to students at Seaside Christian Academy in West Ocean City on Fire Prevention Day, Oct. 12, about the importance of using their cell phones wisely, and when they spend the night at a friend’s house, to make sure that home has a working smoke detector.

COLLEGE T-SHIRTS Ocean City Elementary School held its annual College and Career Spirit Day on Nov. 10. Students were encouraged to dress in a college T-shirt or career outfit. Pictured are third graders, Brooklyn Latona, Zoe Hinkle and Paxton Mault representing Salisbury University, West Virginia University and the University of Kentucky. Students dressed as teachers, astronauts, doctors and firemen, to name a few, and wore shirts representing colleges from all over the country.

THANKSGIVING DONATION Every year at Thanksgiving, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City collects food donated by their members for Diakonia, a shelter in West Ocean City that provides temporary assistance to those in need of getting back on their feet, and has a food pantry. Members holding some of the 12 frozen turkeys collected, from left, are Barbara Southwell, President Barb Peletier, Tom Southwell, Fred Kauffman and Ted Vanvick.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Mexican hot chocolate with tequila spices up cold day Top with whipped cream and add ground cinnamon, nutmeg and clove garnish

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) For those who crave the sinful pleasures of luscious chocolate – read on. There is not a moment too sweet for a sampling of the tasty treat that has dazzled children during the wintry months of frosty snow and glittery fun. Creamy swirls of submission deliver me to a place where my childhood is before me. It is only then, in my weakest moment, that I can truly be open and bare the tasty essentials of rich, velvety hot chocolate. While we tend to think of chocolate in its solid state, most of its long, luscious history has simmered as a delectable drink. For thousands of years, chocolate was seen as an invaluable, sacred and even magical beverage. It was perceived as a symbol of power and this privileged drink was bestowed upon the mighty warriors and the fashionably elite. While hot chocolate and hot cocoa often are used interchangeably, it is necessary to clarify that they are not the same thing. Chocolate has two main components – cocoa solids (where the flavor comes from) and cocoa butter (where the rich texture comes from). Cocoa powder has very little cocoa butter in it; it is mainly comprised of the coveted cocoa solids. If one is a purist and demands the utmost clarity, you can think of cocoa powder as untainted chocolate with most of its cocoa butter removed. History supports the present, so let us probe into the humble beginnings of one of America’s most popular drink. According to an article titled, “Hot Chocolate for Strength,” cocoa plants were first cultivated in ancient Mesoamerica by the Olmec, living in southern Mexico. Rather than eating chocolate in solid form, the nibs were ground into a paste and mixed with water to make a chocolate drink known as xocolatl. In order to achieve its frothy consistency, the mixture was poured back and forth between two bowls or jugs. The Olmec passed the chocolate drink to the Maya civilization, which passed it on to the Aztecs. Legendary Aztecs Montezuma II was known to demand cocoa beans from his conquered people. He subsequently and supposedly drank an obsessive amount of hot chocolate every day in an attempt to display his power and prosperity. In addition, Montezuma II was so impressed with hot chocolate that he allowed only those who contributed military service to partake of the special chocolate po-

tion. When Hernan Cortes and his soldiers encountered the Aztecs, one of his men wrote about Montezuma’s obsession with the cocoa based drink. Ultimately, Cortes conquered the Aztecs and brought the popular drink to Spain from which it spread throughout Europe and eventually the world. Cocoa has also marked the pages of American history. During the Revolutionary War, medics administered the beverage to the wounded to expedite their recovery. Soldiers also benefited from the sweet treat, as they were allotted small portions of cocoa in their military rations. World War I was not to be outdone. Volunteers from the YMCA set up recovery stations near the battlefields to assist and comfort fatigued troops. Americans fighting in World War II were also treated to the hot drink; again, cocoa was added to their daily field rations. Today, hot chocolate is an international favorite. Adult Mexican hot chocolate is a terrific way to spice up a dreary, cold day. A few pinches of cayenne add a new dimension to what has become a worldwide classic. A little tequila soothes the soul and brings in the holiday cheer. Whipped cream and a garnish of ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves are the piece de resistance to a fabulous holiday drink. Enjoy!

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Learn to build cat shelters

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 16, 2016) Humans can bundle up to fight the cold winter months – but Town Cats is focusing on keeping feral felines in the area warm by selling shelters to county residents. On Sunday, Dec. 18, volunteers will be selling and demonstrating how to build shelters at the Tractor Supply Company in Berlin. “Last year we put out 30 shelters, and people take them and put them under their bushes or a porch,” said Pat Chance, a longtime Town Cats volunteer. Town Cats is devoted to tending to the feral cat population and runs a program that humanely traps, spay or neuters felines and releases them. Volunteers also band together to feed more than 200 feral cats daily. Now that winter has chilled Worcester, the group’s primary focus has turned to building shelters for the wild cats. “It’s important because on the colder nights, the cats don’t have anywhere to go,” Chance said. “It keeps them safe and warm.” While Town Cats will be giving premade cat shelters away this Sunday for a $12 donation, Chance said that it’s relatively easy to make one with items around the house or at the Wal-Mart. All it takes is a storage tub, Styrofoam, an emergency blanket and straw. The first step is to find a storage tub, somewhere in the size of 18 to 22 gallons. “With the bigger ones, more than

one cat can go in there, so we lean toward 18 gallons,” she said. “Then we cut two holes in the tub, somewhere around six inches. The second hole, we usually leave a flap there so that a cat could escape if there’s a predator.” The next step is to line the inside of the container with Styrofoam as installation. On top of that, place an emergency Mylar blanket in the container. The metallic, heat-reflective blanket will keep the felines warm. Chance also said that Town Cats uses straw, not hay, in their shelters. Straw makes good bedding, and unlike hay, it doesn’t stay soggy when it gets wet. The final step is to tape the Tupperware’s lid on tight to block the wind. Then the shelter can be placed where a cat can find it - and predators can’t reach them. Chance said that this is a popular project, with the Town Cats volunteers and county residents. “We do this all the time, and a lot of people ask about them,” she said. Town Cats will be offering shelters at the Tractor Supply Company, 10452 Old Ocean City Blvd. Unit 2 in Berlin, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost $12 or bring a food or item donation. Weather permitting, volunteers will also educate people on cat shelters, and offer portions of hay during Ocean Pine’s farmers markets on Saturdays. Shelters and do-it-yourself kits are also available at the Ocean City Pet Spa on Route 611 in West Ocean City. For information, visit towncats.net.

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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AEAmerican Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 120th Street, Food Lion Shopping Center, 410-723-2500; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out. Fast delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishocmd.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ CLADDAGH ON THE SHORE, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-4200 / www.claddaghontheshore.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere specializing in steaks and seafood. Open for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday. Take out available. ■ COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m., 6 days a week and early bird 4-6 p.m., daily specials. Closed Mondays. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials.

Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. for dinner. Open Friday-Sunday at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch buffet. Friday and/or Saturday, live entertainment. Sunday brunch buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy Hour Thursday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carryout and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DOUGH ROLLER, 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for more than 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Fried Chicken available at South Division, 41st and 70th streets. Breakfast served daily at 3rd, 41st and 70th streets. Order online for carryout at both Coastal Highway locations. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine In, Carry Out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR, The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217 / www.flyingfishfenwick.com / $-$$ /V-MC-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates. Open daily at 4 p.m. for dinner. Take-outs available. Closed Monday. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant

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serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ KY WEST BAR & RESTAURANT, 5401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Our experienced chefs deliver the finest in cuisine nightly. OC’s best veal chop, the freshest seafood and great pasta dishes. Ky West offers fine dining and a beautiful bar described as New York funky chic. Providing excellent food and drink for a great dining adventure. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MY THAI OC, 138th Street, Bayside Plaza, 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2509918 / www.mythaioc.webs.com / $ / V-MC-Dis / Authentic Thai food served from 11 a.m. till 9:30 p.m. Lunch special daily from 11 a.m. till 3 p.m. Free parking for customers. Eat in or take out. Vegetarian options also. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS, 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984 / www.nickshouseofribs.com / $$/ V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. Open Monday through Friday, 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 and Seafood House, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1689 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Traditional dining, buffet and carry out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet. Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring more than 75 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-toorder pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tues-

day, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s best spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving lunch and dinner in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day and all night every day available at tables and bar. ■ ROPEWALK - A FENWICK ISLAND OYSTER HOUSE, 700 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0153 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted except 6-9 p.m. / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family restaurant. Takeout available. Lunch and dinner served. Family friendly dining with a rotating oyster list and seafood creations paired with fresh fruit crushes and craft beer menu. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. Locally sourced, freshly prepared. Brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections. Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$-$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. ■ THE BIG EASY ON 60, 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305 / www.thebigeasyon60.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full Bar / New Orleans style restaurant with an amazing patio and great atmosphere. Open 7 days, 11 a.m. to midnight. Happy Hour, every day, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the entire restaurant. Come try our traditional Louisiana dishes from outstanding starters, unique entrees, to awesome desserts along with extraordinary hospitality. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian style restaurant with Italian style deli and pasticceria/bakery too. Just stop in for a look and a taste of some fresh prosciutto fresh loaves of Italian bread. Large circular bar with Happy Hour and check our Web site with our daily specials from our great menu including pasta, wood fired pizzas, delicious heros and catering. Daily lunch special $6.95 plus take out service. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily 7:30am to 9:00pm (Fri & Sat to 10pm). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.

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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.

FRI, DEC. 16

SAT, DEC. 17

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, Ocean Pines, MD, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Every Friday through Dec. 16. Free clinic for brand new players. Registration is required by calling 410-641-7052.

COLLECTION FOR PET PANTRY

FREE INTRODUCTORY TO PICKLEBALL

OCEAN 98 HOLIDAY LISTENER APPRECIATION PARTY/SEACRETS CUSTOMER APPRECIATION PARTY

Seacrets, 117 49th St., Ocean City, MD, 5 to 10 p.m. Featuring drink specials, free buffet, silent auction and many bands including River & Rhodes, Swell Fellas, Side Project, Jocelyn & Chris Arndt, Pressing Strings, Sweet Leda w/ Ron Halloway and Human Connection. Proceeds from auction benefits the Ocean 98 Cash For College Fund. Seacrets will also be accepting donations for Toys for Tots. This is a 21+ event. http://www.facebook.com/events/5629 27930564729/ Washington Academy and High School, 10902 Old Princess Anne Road, Princess Anne, MD, 7 p.m. The Lower Shore Performing Arts Company will present “A Christmas Carol.” The cast will be comprised of local residents, Somerset County Public Schools staff members and students. Cost is $12 for general admission, $8 for seniors 65 years and older, military and children 12 years and younger. http://www.lowershorepac.org

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ PERFORMANCE

28th St. Pit & Pub, 2706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 7 p.m. Featuring guest bartenders, happy hour pricing, mystery boxes, silent auction, raffles and an ugly sweater contest. There is no admission fee. Every dollar raised is a vote for the Pit & Pub to win the Believe In Tomorrow Prom Court. http://www.BelieveInTomorrow.org

‘UGLY SWEATER’ FUNDRAISER

PINE TONES CHORUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City, 7:30 p.m. The chorus includes more than 50 singers accompanied by featured instrumentalists on piano, trumpet, clarinet, trombone and string bass. The concert is titled “Carol, Singers, Carol!” and offers a festive variety of holiday selections. Admission is free and an offering will be received. Afterwards, refreshments will be served. Info: Pat Beisler, 410-208-2682 or June Todd, 410-289-7373

Applebee’s, 12849 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, MD, All Day Applebee’s will be collecting pet food and pet toys for Kenille’s Kupboard on Dec. 17 and 18. Kenille’s Kupboard is a pet pantry and rescue that helps pet owners keep their pets at home and out of animal shelters during tough times. The Restaurant at Lighthouse Sound, 12723 St. Martin’s Neck Road, Bishopville, MD, 8 to 11 a.m. Take your cameras for photos with Santa and his Elves. Live holiday music. Menu includes pancakes, scramble eggs, hash browns, sausage gravy and biscuits, coffee, tea, milk and orange juice. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 years and free to those 5 and younger. Tickets at the door; cash or check only. Proceeds benefit Diakonia. info@diakoniaoc.org

BREAKFAST BUFFET WITH SANTA

White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held every Saturday. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410641-7717, Ext. 3006

FARMERS MARKET

Applebee’s, 12849 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD, 8 to 10 a.m. Special guest appearance by Santa. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $4 for children 6 and younger. To purchase tickets, see any member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company or call Denise at 443-359-2014. Proceeds benefit the firefighters and cadet program.

FLAP JACK BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER

Boardwalk Inlet area, 809 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a ride with Santa in his big red sleigh on the Boardwalk! Rides available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 17 , 18 and 24. Cost is $10 per person. Kids 3 years and under ride free. Randy Davis, 443-783-1409

HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES WITH SANTA

Delmarva Discovery Center and Museum, 2 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children can spend the day at the Discovery Center while parents are away. Participants will learn all about river otters and many other animals; make crafts such as sea glass ornaments or survival bracelets and many more one of a kind gifts; watch a holiday

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

movie; and make new friends. Fees are as follows: Half-day (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Full-day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Bring a packed lunch. Event requires pre-payment: 410-957-9933 or stacey@DelmarvaDiscoveryCenter.org. Zenna Welless Studio, 10 S. Main St., Berlin, MD, 3 to 5 p.m. Participants, ages 9 and older, will practice yoga alongside adoptable, cuddly, playful kittens. A donation based class with all proceeds going directly to the Worcester County Humane Society. No prior yoga experience is required. Take your own yoga mat if you have one; otherwise one will be provided. Reserve a spot: Chrissy, 443-373-7069.

‘DECK THE PAWS’ KITTEN YOGA

Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD, 2 to 5 p.m. Parents take a “timeout” to relax or handle holiday preparations. Free, fun-filled afternoon of activities, crafts and games for ages preK through grade 6. Register: Megan, 443-614-3870.

PARENTS ‘TIME-OUT’

Powellville United Methodist Church, 35606 Mt. Hermon Road, Powellville, MD, 5 p.m. The evening begins with a fellowship dinner followed by scripture, special music and singing of old hymns by candle light. 443-880-8804

CHRIST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Washington Academy and High School, 10902 Old Princess Anne Road, Princess Anne, MD, 7 p.m. The Lower Shore Performing Arts Company will present “A Christmas Carol.” The cast will be comprised of local residents, Somerset County Public Schools staff members and students. Cost is $12 for general admission, $8 for seniors 65 years and older, military and children 12 years and younger. http://www.lowershorepac.org

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ PERFORMANCE

SUN, DEC. 18 Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 9:30 a.m. Enjoy a performance of “Kinky Boots.” The bus will leave Ocean Pines at 9:30 a.m. and arrive at the DuPont Theatre in Wilmington, Del. for the 2 p.m. show. Cost is $90, which includes show and transportation. Open to the public. Reservations required. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052

BUS TRIP TO DUPONT THEATRE

Boardwalk Inlet area, 809 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a ride with Santa in his big red sleigh on the Boardwalk! Rides available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sun-

HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES WITH SANTA

days, Dec. 17, 18 and 24. Cost is $10 per person. Kids 3 years and under ride free. Randy Davis, 443-783-1409 Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 12 to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Rob, 443-783-3529

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Washington Academy and High School, 10902 Old Princess Anne Road, Princess Anne, MD, 2 p.m. The Lower Shore Performing Arts Company will present “A Christmas Carol.” The cast will be comprised of local residents, Somerset County Public Schools staff members and students. Cost is $12 for general admission, $8 for seniors 65 years and older, military and children 12 years and younger. http://www.lowershorepac.org

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ PERFORMANCE

Performing Arts Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 2 p.m. Sussex Ballet, a pre-professional ballet company comprised of students from Sussex Dance Academy in Rehoboth Beach, presents “The Nutcracker.” Meet the lead characters after the performance. Tickets available through Ticketmaster and at the Convention Center Box Office. Tickets cost $18 for orchestra, $15 for theatre and $13 for seniors, 60 years and older and children, 12 years and younger. 410-289-2800 or 800-6262326, http://www.ocmdperformingartscenter.com

‘THE NUTCRACKER’ PERFORMANCE

HEROIN ADDICTION AWARENESS FUNDRAISER

Johnny’s Pizza Pub, 5601 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 2 to 8 p.m. Featuring all-you-can-eat plain or pepperoni pizza, salad, sodas and Klondike bar for dessert at a cost of $10. Randy Lee Ashcraft with open mic from 2-6 p.m., EMT’s and Matt James will talk about rescue and the heroin epidemic. A recovering addict will also speak. Brian’s Christmas Songbook, featuring Melissa Alesi and Lauren Glick will be played from 6-8 p.m. and CD’s will be sold for $1. Appearances by musicians on the CD expected. Proceeds benefit heroin treatment. Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD, 7 p.m. For those not feeling the joy of the Christmas season — perhaps grieving the death of a loved one; enduring a painful, broken relationship; suffering a chronic or terminal illness; or generally feeling lonely. Service offers quiet music, lighted candles, comforting scripture and readings. Rev. Connie Paulson, wesconnie55@gmail.com, 410641-5194

DARK NIGHT WORSHIP

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CALENDAR Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children, infant to 5 years old, will read, sing, talk, write and play with educational toys. 410-632-3495, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

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PLAY TIME

MON, DEC. 19 DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF WORCESTER COUNTY MEETING

Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 9:30 a.m. Coffee served at 9:30 a.m., followed by the meeting at 10 a.m. All are welcome. Call 410-208-2969. The group will also be collecting non-perishable food, toiletries and paper products to be shared with a local food ministry. Info: 410-641-8553.

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. The group meets every Thursday. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. 410-251-8163

COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT

American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available at 5:15 p.m. Open to the public. 410-289-3166, http://www.alpost166.org

BINGO

Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, All Day Free, monthly mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726

CPAP MASK FITTING

Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Berlin group No. 169. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083

ONGOING EVENTS

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. The group meets each Monday. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. 410-6416876

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS

TUE, DEC. 20 Pocomoke library, 301 Market St. Pocomoke City, MD, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children, infant to 5 years old, will read, sing, talk, write and play with educational toys. 410-957-0878, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

PLAY TIME

Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 9715 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Support group for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. It meets the third Tuesday of each month. Open to the community. Info: Heather Cormack, 410-641-4400, Ext. 6123 or Kenneth Lewis, 410-208-1701 or 410430-4818

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP

Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Berlin group 331. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. jeanduck47@gmail.com

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

Pocomoke Elks Lodge 1624, 1944 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bingo at 7 p.m. and regular games start at 7:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public. 410-957-3556

BINGO

Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, through Jan. 1, 2017. Board the Winterfest Express and tour hundreds of animated, lighted displays. The heated, Winterfest Village pavillion features hot chocolate, Yukon Cornelius’ gift shop and photos with Santa. Admission is $5 or adults and free to children 11 and younger. Hours are Sunday through Thursday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 5:3010:30 p.m. Info: 800-626-2326 or 410250-0125.

WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS

PHOTO COURTESY DAN COLLINS

FLAG RETIREMENT Boy Scout Troop 261 and Cub Scout Pack 261 conducted their annual Flag Retirement Ceremony at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines on Nov. 18. Scout Master Ken Nichols and Cub Master Nick Busko led the opening ceremony and then proceeded to manage the burning of all flags with the respect that they deserve. The Ocean Pines Public Works Department dug the fire pit and the OP Volunteer Fire Company set the fire and maintained safety vigilance. Hundreds of worn and tattered flags were submitted for proper disposal. The vast majority were the stars and stripes ensigns. Georgia Boyle, left, and Tracy Solano were part of the team that folded the flags.

WED, DEC. 21 KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. Meets every Wednesday. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children, infant to 5 years old, will read, sing, talk, write and play with educational toys. 410-524-1818, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

PLAY TIME

Atlantic Health Center Conference Room, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 1 to 2 p.m. Women Supporting Women/AGH Support group for women and men who are battling breast cancer (current patients and survivors). The speaker will be Roopa Gupta, MD, Medical Oncologist, Regional Cancer Care Center. Lunch is provided. RSVP: Women Supporting Women, 410-548-7880

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Walgreens, 37088 W. Fenwick Boulevard, Selbyville, DE, 1 to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268

HYPERTENSION CLINIC

Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave.,

DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB

Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and Carolina Beach music. Meets every Wednesday. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 302-200-3262, http://delmarvahanddancing.com

OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING

Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. cliff0917@aol.com, 410641-1700

THU, DEC. 22 Delmarva Discovery Center and Museum, 2 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children can spend the day at the Discovery Center. Participants will learn about river otters and other animals; make crafts such as sea glass ornaments or survival bracelets; watch a holiday movie; and make new friends. Half-day (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Full-day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Bring a packed lunch. Event requires pre-payment: 410-957-9933 or stacey@DelmarvaDiscoveryCenter.org.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4 to 7 p.m. Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Arlene or Kate, 302-436-9577 or 410-524-0649

BEACH SINGLES

Along Baltimore Avenue from 15th Street to 33rd Street, through Jan. 1, 2017. Info: 410-250-0125.

THE AVENUE OF TREES

OC Office, 12216 Ocean Gateway, Unit 1500, West Ocean City, 1 p.m., third Wednesday of each month. Info: Mary Henderson, 410-213-1177.

WSW SUPPORT GROUP

On Jan. 7, The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. presents “Wicked.” The bus will depart Ocean Pines at 8:30 a.m. to arrive in time for the 1:30 p.m. performance. Cost is $120, which includes show and transportation. Reservations required: Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410641-7052.

FALL AND WINTER BUS TRIPS

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61 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.

HELP WANTED

EPA Certified HVAC Technician Needed.

Competitive Salary: $16-$20/hr. depending on experience. Health, 401K, Vacation, Sick Time. Email resume to: ddconstructionmanager@gmail.com Fax to 410-520-0199/ Apply online: https://www.delmarvadd.com/DunkinDonuts/construction.html Banks Wines & Spirits is seeking a highly motivated, outgoing, “do what it takes” retail management professional to become part of our team as

- WINE MANAGER MANAGEMENT POSITION PREREQUISITES: · Experience in industry with knowledge of wine. · Ability to interview, hire and train other employees. · Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays. · Strong communication and organizational skills. · Demonstrated ability to effectively drive sales. · Proven success of building strong positive working relationships. · POS & Computer knowledgeable. · Possess great sales skill. · Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects. - Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package included. -

Please email resumes to kami@BanksWinesAndSpirits.com

Park Facilities Manager

Treasure Beach Campground & RV Park. Applicants must possess at a minimum a H.S. diploma, 5 years of applicable supervisory experience, strong management and organizational skills and a valid driver’s license. Experience and familiarity with all trades and heavy equipment operation preferred but not required. This is year-round full time position available immediately. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. Serious applicants may forward a resume to info@treasurebeachrvpark.com or obtain an application in person at our office Mon – Fri, 8am to 4pm. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Maintenance Man Looking for reliable individual to work hotel maintenance. Pool knowledge helpful. Must be personable, hardworking and possess a valid drivers license. Exp. in plumbing, electrical, HVAC a plus but not necessary. Weekends & Evenings required. Lifeguard Part-Time Lifeguard for Indoor Pool. Must be available weekends, including Sundays. Must be Red Cross Certified with Valid Certificates. Applications available at the Front Desk or email info@fskfamily.com

SELL REAL ESTATE AT THE BEACH Interested in a career in Real Estate?

Coldwell Banker School of Real Estate is offering Monthly Licensing Classes Classroom or Online Available Contact Lynn Mauk at 410-524-6111 CBRBSchool.com

Free Career Night every Wednesday Owned and Operated by NRT LLC

HELP WANTED

Part-Time Church Secretary - First Baptist, Pocomoke, MD. Seeking Christian applicant with computer skills. For Job Description/Application Check: www.fbcpc.us or stop by church @ 204 4th St.

Chairside

DENTAL ASS’T. Experience Preferred Ocean View, DE Email Resume:

molarbiz@yahoo.com

HELP WANTED

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN NEEDED Luckett Electric LLC. FT position w/competitive pay. Must pass background and drug screening. Start ASAP. Please email resume to heather@luckettelectric.com or call 410-208-8700.

A busy contractor company in Ocean Pines, MD is currently hiring HVAC Maintenance Technicians, Plumbers and Plumber’s Helpers. START IMMEDIATELY. To apply call Marc at 302-682-1777.

RENTALS RENTALS

NOW HIRING!! Production Crew

for our WOC kitchen facility Starting at $10.50/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

Hiring Nurses GNA’S, RN’s & LPN’s

Evening and night shifts. Please stop by to fill out an application, fax your resume to 410-641-0328 or apply online at www.mahchealth.com. Come and find out why we are the area’s only CMS 5Star rated skilled nursing facility. EOE

NOW HIRING!! Production Supervisor

for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $17/hour Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

Become a Better You in 2016!

To order Product or to Become an Avon Representative Call Christine 443-880-8397 or email: snowhillavon@ comcast.net

6 Month Winter Rental. $600/mo. 2BR, 2BA. Waterfront Mobile Home located at: 11212 Gum Point Road, Berlin, MD. (Near Ocean Downs Casino). $1200 additional security deposit. 410430-9797 Year Round Rentals. Call 410-723-0988.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12801 OLD STAGE RD. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from David A. Ehatt and Cheryl Ehatt, dated May 17, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4727, folio 523 among the Land Records of Worcester County, 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 County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 27, 2016 AT 1:42 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, 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 $20,000 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 County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% 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, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, 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 #2013-42850). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-12/8/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 62 PINEHURST RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Kay J. Windsor, dated January 17, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5060, folio 208 among the Land Records of Worcester County, 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 County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 27, 2016 AT 1:41 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, 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 $19,000 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 County,

Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 6.375% 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, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, 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 #16-600859). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-12/8/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 8543 TINDLEY RD. NEWARK, MD 21841 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Irma Foreman Hammond a/k/a Irma Foreman Wessells, dated November 17, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4297, folio 348 among the Land Records of Worcester County, 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 County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St.,

Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 27, 2016 AT 1:40 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, 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 $10,000 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 County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% 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, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, 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 #15-611145). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com

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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 County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on

#2013-36324). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-12/1/3t _________________________________

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obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, from the date of sale forward. LLC TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If ATTORNEYS AT LAW the purchaser shall fail to comply 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE with the terms of the sale or fails to SUITE 208 go to settlement within ten (10) days TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees for the Substitute 8 SHORE POINT DRIVE Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 the Substitute Trustees have filed Under a power of sale contained the appropriate motion with the in a certain Deed of Trust from Katie Court to resell the property. PurLee Douglas and Duncan Douglas, chaser waives personal service of dated July 21, 2006 and recorded in any paper filed in connection with Liber 4755, Folio 305 among the such a motion on himself and/or any Land Records of Worcester County, principal or corporate designee, and Maryland, with an original principal expressly agrees to accept service of balance of $960,000.00, and an orig- any such paper by regular mail diinal interest rate of 2.000%, default rected to the address provided by having occurred under the terms said bidder at the time of foreclosure thereof, the Substitute Trustees will auction. In such event, the defaultsell at public auction at the Court- ing purchaser shall be liable for the house door for the Circuit Court for payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and exWorcester County, on penses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due December 27, 2016 AT 3:20 PM and incidental and consequential ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF damages, and any deficiency in the GROUND and the improvements underlying secured debt. The purthereon situated in Worcester chaser shall not be entitled to any County, MD and more fully de- surplus proceeds or profits resulting scribed in the aforesaid Deed of from any resale of the property. If Trust. The property being sold is a the Substitute Trustees cannot concondominium unit and all common vey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall elements appurtenant thereto. Terms of Sale: The property will be the return of the deposit without be sold “as is” and subject to condi- interest. The sale is subject to posttions, restrictions, easements and sale confirmation and audit of the agreements of record affecting same, status of the loan with the loan serif any and with no warranty of any vicer including, but not limited to, kind. A deposit of $80,000.00 by cer- determination of whether the bortified funds only (no cash will be ac- rower entered into any repayment cepted) is required at the time of agreement, reinstated or paid off the auction. Balance of the purchase loan prior to the sale. In any such price to be paid in cash within ten event, this sale shall be null and days of final ratification of sale by void, and the Purchaser’s sole remthe Circuit Court for Worcester edy, in law or equity, shall be the reCounty. At the Substitute Trustees’ turn of his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, if a corporation or LLC, must proRichard J. Rogers, Michael duce evidence, prior to bidding, of the McKeefery, Christianna Kersey, legal formation of such entity. The and David W. Simpson, Jr., purchaser, other than the Holder of Substitute Trustees the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid pur- Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC chase money at the note rate from (410) 825-2900 the date of foreclosure auction to the www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-12/8/3t date funds are received in the office _________________________________ of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC for any reason , there shall be no 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 abatement of interest. All due Laurel, MD 20707 and/or unpaid private utility, water www.mwc-law.com and sewer facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, ground rent, or condo/HOA assess- OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY ments, not otherwise divested by rat235 MORGANS CT. ification of the sale, to be adjusted as POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing Under a power of sale contained lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes in a certain Deed of Trust from Lloyd and settlement expenses, and all M. Collins and Eleanor R. Collins, other costs incident to settlement, dated March 25, 2009 and recorded shall be borne by the purchaser. in Liber 5236, folio 30 among the Purchaser shall be responsible for Land Records of Worcester County,

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ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, 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 $18,000 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 County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% 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, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, 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

Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Frank A. Kerrigan and Megan T. Kerrigan Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C16000690

NOTICE ORDERED, this 22nd day of November, 2016 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 21 Garrett Drive, 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 26th day of December, 2016 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 19th day of December, 2016, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $102,410.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-12/1/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16743 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE W. GUSTAFSON Notice is given that Scott Wharton Gustafson, 2619 Sheringham Dr., Herndon, VA 20171, was on November 18, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Charlotte W. Gustafson who died on November 5, 2016, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 18th day of May, 2017. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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. Scott Wharton Gustafson Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: December 1, 2016 OCD-12/1/3t _________________________________ JOSEPH E. MOORE ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16750 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JUDITH TOSH BURKS DILDY Notice is given that Louis Thomas Dildy, 33 Ocean Parkway, Berlin, MD, 21811 was on November 23, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Judith Tosh Burks Dildy who died on October 26, 2016, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection

to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 23rd day of May, 2017. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Louis Thomas Dildy Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: December 1, 2016 OCD-12/1/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16751 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOAN ANN COX HATFIELD Notice is given that Kathleen Louise Hatfield Bankey, 11 Northstone Rise, Pittsford, NY 14534 and Ellen Patricia Hatfield Bruns, 82 Grippin Hill Rd., Vestal, NY 13850 were on November 23, 2016 appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Joan Ann Cox Hatfield who died on November 16, 2016, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in

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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 23rd day of May, 2017. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Kathleen Louise Hatfield Bankey Ellen Patricia Hatfield Bruns Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: December 1, 2016 OCD-12/1/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Kenneth Savitz Caroline Fields Jennifer Rochino Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Beverly O. Mason 6946 Cherrix Road Girdletree, MD 21829 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C16000176

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 1st day of December, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 6946 Cherrix Road, Girdletree, MD 21829, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before

the 2nd day of January, 2017, 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 26th day of December, 2016. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $85,500.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-12/8/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MD 21204 410-296-2550 File #: 442095 Edward S. Cohn Stephen N. Goldberg Richard E. Solomon Richard J. Rogers Michael McKeefery Christianna Kersey David W. Simpson, Jr. 600 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 208 Towson, MD 21204 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v. Victoria A. Ryan, Victoria Kisloski 119 Seafarer Lane Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-16-000737

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 6th day of December, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 9th day of January, 2017, provided a copy of this notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 2nd day of January, 2017. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $130,515.00. The property sold herein is known as 119 Seafarer Lane, Berlin, MD 21811. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-12/15/3t _________________________________ Maria Worthington McKenna, Esquire Council, Baradel, Kosmerl & Nolan, P.A. 125 West Street, 4th Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401

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PUBLIC NOTICES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16759 Notice is given that the Probate Court of Richland County, South Carolina appointed Doreen A. Leigh, 4010 Carter Street, SW, Shallotte, NC 28470 and Karen E. Brown, 15824 Phillips Oak Drive, Spencerville, MD 20868 as the CoPersonal Representatives of the Estate of John Leroy Leigh, Jr. who died on November 29, 2015 domiciled in South Carolina, United States. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Karen E. Brown whose address is 15824 Phillips Oak Drive, Spencerville, MD 20868. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Doreen A. Leigh Karen E. Brown Foreign Personal Representatives Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: 12-8-2016 OCD-12/283t _________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Re-Bid for Coating Rehabilitation of Mystic Harbour Water Tower Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for Coating Rehabilitation of the Mystic Harbour Water Tower. Bid specification packages and bid forms may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM EST, Monday, January 9, 2017 in the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County

Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Re-Bid for Coating Rehabilitation of the Mystic Harbour Water Tower" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to John S. Ross, P.E., Deputy Director of Public Works, at 410-641-5251, extension 2412. OCD-12/15/1t _________________________________

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BID SOLICITATION Fire Extinguisher Goods and Services The Town of Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide work for the Fire Extinguisher Goods and Services Project and to be in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the Fire Extinguisher Goods and Services Project may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Associate, Pam McMillan, at pmcmillan@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6653 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. A pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at 204 65th Street, Bldg. A, Ocean City, MD 21842. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. Bids are to be submitted to the Town of Ocean City, Attn: Procurement Department, 204 65th Street, Bldg. A, Ocean City, MD 21842. Award is contingent upon approval of funding by Mayor & City

Council. Late Bid Documents will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-12/15/1t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. BRENDA Y. LAWRENCE 1532 Unionville Road Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15000517

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 6th day of December, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 1532 Unionville Road, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 9th day of January, 2017, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 2nd day of January, 2017. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $98,700.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-12/15/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTION OF COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN, 2017-2026 WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the adoption of the 10-Year Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan for Worcester County, Maryland, 2017-2026 (the Plan) as prepared by EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC. The Plan has been prepared in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 26.03.03 and as required by Section 9-503 and Section 9-1703 of the Environment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The overall goal of the Plan is to provide for a system of solid waste management and resource recovery that will handle the County’s current and anticipated future volume of solid waste as economically as possible,

while protecting environmental quality and preserving public health and safety, and thus maintaining a better quality of life within the County. The Plan addresses existing and projected solid waste management, including solid waste collection systems and recyclable materials collection, assessment of County needs, and a plan of action to address those needs. The Plan was originally developed in 1990 and was updated by EA Engineering in 1999 and 2010. The current update includes new data from the latest period, incorporates changes in operations, and addresses the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) comments on the latest update of the Plan. Once adopted, the Plan will serve as the County’s solid waste disposal guideline throughout the 10-year planning period, 2017 through 2026. The County Commissioners have scheduled the PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM Room 1101- Government Center One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 at which the Plan will be considered for adoption. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing and express their views on this matter. Both written and oral testimony will be accepted. WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-12/15/2t _________________________________

NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF 7 DAY CLASS “B”, “C”, AND “D” ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES ISSUED BY WORCESTER COUNTY Pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverages Article, Section 9-2005 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, 2017. This notice shall not be construed as enlarging or broadening any other privilege conferred under said license 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 Marty W. Pusey, Member ********************** April R. Payne, License Administrator OCD-12/15/3t _________________________________

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PUBLIC NOTICES CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY PO BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16761 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DALE M. BEHRENS Notice is given that David L. Bradford, 3315 Grays Corner Road, Ste. 9, Berlin, MD 21811, was on December 07, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dale M. Behrens who died on November 1, 2016, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in

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One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: December 15, 2016 OCD-12/15/3t _________________________________ DIANE K. KUWAMURA, ESQ. 1010 WAYNE AVENUE, SUITE 350 SILVER SPRING, MD 20910

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16706 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARY M. STEVENS Notice is given that David M. Stevens, 122 Central Parke East, Berlin, MD 21811, was on December 12, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary M. Stevens who died on October 5, 2016, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 12th day of June, 2017.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. David M. Stevens Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: December 15, 2016 OCD-12/15/3t _________________________________

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Commentary

‘Road kill’ act needs major modification

Gov. Larry Hogan’s announcement this week that he is planning to introduce legislation in 2017 to do away with the so-called “Road Kill” measure the General Assembly passed this year over his veto is good news to all the non-metro jurisdictions in the state. As written, the 2016 Maryland Open Transportation Investment Decision Act, which is supposed to go into affect in January, isn’t all that “open,” as it would employ a scoring system so tilted toward the needs of densely populated areas that highway projects in rural areas would have no chance of making the cut without intervention from the governor or his cabinet. As former Secretary of Transportation Bob Flanagan told MarylandReporter.com in April at the end of the legislature’s 2016 session, the act means life-saving improvements to Route 404, which handles a great deal of beach traffic in the summer, would have to compete for approval against a billion-dollar transit program in Montgomery County. While accepting the logic that the best projects are those that benefit the most people, that shouldn’t mean ignoring the needs of others to accomplish it. That’s what the act would do, assuming its scoring formula, which looks at commuting distances, mass transit and economic impacts, remains unchanged. In addition, because the system is based on the “Smart Growth” ideological platform, a proposed state road project in an area such as this one could lose points if it were to involve economic development outside a densely populated area. There’s nothing wrong with establishing a system of ranking road projects, if only to eliminate the squeaky wheel aspect of getting something done to the detriment of more important highway issues elsewhere. But as the governor and the General Assembly address the issue again, some modification of the system to help small towns and rural areas would be well received.

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Man-rules at work

By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher It was your usual Saturday morning, trying to make a pinpoint cast with the spinning rod out a second-floor window onto the roof in the direction of an seriously deceased squirrel. “Why don’t you just go get the ladder, climb up there and be done with it?” she asked. “It’s too much trouble, although I may have to switch out this three-eighths jig head lure and go with something different. Maybe a rattletrap. It has a pair of treble hooks, see, which might improve my chances. Um, they’ll just get caught in the shingles. Maybe the diamond jig with just one treble hook … “There’s a car coming.” “*&^%$. I’m snagged in the holly tree. That’s it. I’m going with the diamond jig.” “Whoever’s in that car is looking, you know. Why don’t you just go get the ladder?” “Because this is easier and I almost had it. Besides, I think my accuracy will improve if I take off the leader and go straight to the swivel with the diamond jig. OK then, watch the expert at work.” Clang. “*&^%$. It’s caught up in one of the rain gutter brackets. Don’t worry. I can get it back.” Snap. “*&^%$. I could have gotten it back if we could have backed down on it.” “Yeah, funny thing about upstairs offices — they don’t come with motors. Get the stupid ladder and get that thing off the roof!” “I can’t. It’s a matter of honor at this point. I’ll go with the rattletrap … Got it! … *&^%$. It jumped the hook.” “That thing’s jumping days are long gone. And here’s another car.” “One more cast … Grrr. *&^%$. You wouldn’t want to go outside and unwrap it

from the fence post, would you?” “Look, Mr. Fishing-With-Roland-Martin, it’s a dead squirrel. Get the ladder, OK? It’s not moving, it’s not hiding on the bottom, it’s not swimming upstream, downstream, in the surf or in the rocks. It was a dead on Monday after the hawk got it and I’m reasonably certain it will continue to remain dead, unless something even more miraculous than you actually snagging it occurs, in which case we won’t have just cars pulling up in front of the house to watch, we’ll have pilgrims flocking here to witness this miracle and throw coins on the roof and what not. But no, it’s squirrel jerky by now and isn’t going to improve with time, so …” I got the ladder. On reflection, though, it might have worked had I gone with a half-ounce bucktail.

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Letters to the editor Donors thanked

Editor, Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) would like to thank our donors for their continuous support through the years. Your financial assistance provides a brighter future for children in our community and helps families who are struggling emotionally and financially. As you know, not all families have support systems in place that can help them through difficult times, but they know, and you know, that WYFCS is here to help. For 41 years, we have been making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Because of you, we were able to serve thousands of people in Worcester County this year. We helped impoverished families find needed resources, gave at-risk adolescents hope for a brighter future, provided educational and wellness experiences to children, provided therapy services to people of all ages, and advocated for neglected and abused children who live in our community. We are excited to share with you that over $4,000 was donated to WYFCS through the Giving Tuesday campaign held Nov. 29. Giving Tuesday is a nationally recognized day designed to give thanks and show

appreciation for our personal successes by donating to charities that make the world a better place to live. Since our focus is right here in Worcester County, we partnered with the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore to promote Giving Tuesday for local charities. We are so grateful that you remain committed to our organization and entrust us to brighten the future for our neighbors and friends. If you were not able to give on Giving Tuesday, it is not too late! Please send your donation to WYFCS at 124 N. Main Street, Suite C, Berlin, Maryland 21811, or you can donate online at www.gowoyo.org by selecting the donate button at the top of the main webpage. Steven Taylor, Executive Director Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services, Inc.

Time to reflect

Editor, “To everything there is a season ... and a time for every purpose under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1 This well-known quote has stood timeless among so many thousands of seasons of change. In a time that for those of us seeking clarity in a time of seemingly constant change, this sim-

ple, but eloquent statement, gives us all an opportunity to put our lives in perspective. While it is easy in our contemporary society to be consumed by the daily grind of life, for many this is a special time of year to reflect on a more meaningful understanding of both our individual and collective purpose. With time, and experience, it becomes clear that life is about choices. And this is particularly true as it relates to financial resources and economic security. Being self-sufficient and supporting our families being paramount but, in addition, finding ways to serve the greater good. We are all part of the larger community, whether we realize it or not. The quality of so many aspects of our lives is based on the actions, decisions, and circumstances of so many who we will likely never know. We see it every day at the Community Foundation – the selfless acts of individuals sharing what they have to help someone else. Volunteers ringing the bell for the Red Kettle Campaign, adopting families in need for Christmas or serving warm meals to hungry neighbors. Generous souls dropping dollars in the Red Kettle, making contributions to their favorite charities, or helping a friend or family member who has fallen on hard times. We make the difference for each other in our community. We are fortunate that at this time every year, regardless of our diversity of faiths, ethnic origins, or cultural

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identity, we all have an opportunity to do our part to make a difference in the lives of others in our community. This time of year is seen by many as the “The Giving Season.” The spirit of sharing our time, energy and resources to do something nice for someone else. As a child, we greatly enjoy the act of receiving – embodied by the act of sitting on Santa’s lap and listing all the things we “need” and want. As we mature, the focus of the season shifts to helping to make other’s holiday brighter at home, in our extended families and in our community. With so many ways to make an impact, how do you go about deciding where your charitable gift should go or how to start? May I suggest you start by thinking about the causes that matter to you. The needs of others on the Lower Shore are incredibly diverse and timeless. But we can be grateful that in our region there are so many outstanding, dedicated and effective nonprofit organizations that meet these needs and more, each and every day. The Giving Season gives every one of us a wonderful opportunity and yes, quite possibly, a responsibility to make a difference to enhance the greater good throughout our community – our extended family. Don’t let this time pass without experiencing the special joy, we may all share – through charitable giving. Erica Joseph, President Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Inc.

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