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Frequent contributing photographer Ed Serembus captured this scene looking down on the Winterfest layout at Northside Park at 125th Street. The ground-level view has been seen by 20 percent more people this year, as the event’s popularity continues to grow.

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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 25, 2015) The growing popularity of Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park on 125th Street is often mentioned, but the numbers

released last week prove that it’s so. According to Frank Miller, special events superintendent for the Town of Ocean City, attendance is up approximately 11,500 people over the same period last year. “Last year was a benchmark year, and we never thought we could duplicate its success,” Miller said. “We’re grateful for the people that

come out in the great weather conditions.” An annual holiday event, Winterfest of Lights takes visitors on a 12minute tram ride through 58 acres of more than 400 displays that feature fairytale characters to the 12 Days of Christmas. The layout of the light displays See WEATHER on page 6

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Dec. 25, 2015) The Ocean City Council voted Monday to expand the downtown amusement district after expressing its view that the change would, in the long run, protect properties adjacent to the rezoned site, even though those neighbors themselves disagreed. The rezoning ordinance will expand the Amusement Overlay District, a zoning classification that gives additional land-use rights to whatever “base” zone lies beneath it. This expansion will include the former “Tank Battle” lot on the west side of Baltimore Avenue currently used as a staging and repair yard for Trimper’s Amusements, albeit with the condition that any conversion to an actual amusement use will be subject to direct review by the council. “I do feel you are protected,” Council Secretary Mary Knight told the property’s neighbor. “I think future councils will take into consideration what is surrounding and what is happening in the neighborhood.” “I like [no change] better, but this is better than not [having the condition],” said Gary Steger, whose home abuts the Tank Battle lot. The zone expansion was introduced to allow the former H2O Club property at 14 Worcester Street to be See COUNCIL on page 5

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Dec. 25, 2015) When Ocean City resident Phyllis Mosmiller, 68, walked into a resort cell phone store during the Thanksgiving holidays, she was not expecting to leave with a new phone. All she anticipated was buying new batteries for her existing phone.

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What she got, though, was much more than that. Mosmiller was shopping with her daughter when she decided to stop in the store to buy a replacement battery for her phone. There were two young clerks and a man standing at the counter when one of the employees informed Mosmiller they no longer sold batter-

ies for her model that she should upgrade instead. Mosmiller was disappointed by the suggestion and replied that she would have to wait until after Christmas to do that. She then started to walk towards the exit when the customer at the counter told her not to leave. Over Mosmiller’s objections, the

man – an Ocean City contractor – proceeded to buy her a new cell phone, a charger, case and screensaver, which altogether totaled $145. “I was in shock by his generosity and startled by his offer,” Mosmiller said. “Despite all the sadness in the world, killing and terrorism, for a moment in time, this gentleman See UNIDENTIFIED on page 3

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No free parking at inlet for fundraising run By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec 25. 2015) Ocean City is welcoming a new charity run this summer, but with one notable stipulation from the City Council. The council on Monday did approve the Lyme Disease 5K event to be held in May, but rejected its request that its participants get free parking at the inlet lot. The Lyme Disease 5K, proposed by Angela Burke of the Lyme Disease Association of the Eastern Shore, will be held on May 15 on the Boardwalk from the south tram station to 15th Street. All proceeds of the event will go to the association. Event organizers asked for the use of the city’s judging stand, metal fencing and free parking at the inlet parking lot for participants for volunteers. While the council had little problem with allowing use of the stand for $125 per day, several council members raised issues on free parking. Councilman Tony Deluca pointed out that the council just approved a three-year arrangement for Walk MS that requires participants to pay for parking in the same 1,100-space lot. “They’ve been doing … parking for 350 spaces, and all their participants are paying for parking. I’m curious to why they’re [Lyme Disease Association] asking for free parking for a new event,” Deluca said. Burke told the council she hoped that the free parking would make it

Unidentified elf purchases phone, supplies for local Continued from Page 1 made me feel that there are still some good people in this world. I will remember that moment in time forever.” Mosmiller wants others to know of his good deed. “I want to wish this stranger and his family a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year,” Mosmiller said.

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attractive for people to attend the 5K. The association estimated approximately 200 people will participate. “This is the first year, so we’re just encouraging people to come out,” she said. The event date was also a driving point in the council’s discussion, since the second Saturday in May could see people packed in the inlet parking lot. Councilman Dennis Dare suggested that the Public Works Department could look at past parking numbers for that date early in the morning, since the 5K is set for 6 a.m. to noon. If the lot is normally full around that time of year, the council and event organizers could reach a compromise. But some council members stood firm on their stance of no free parking, even with a suggested compro-

mise. “I know it’s an important cause, but the free parking does bother me regardless if the lot is full or not,” said Councilwoman Mary Knight. “May 15 could be a lot like this past Thanksgiving and you wouldn’t have a lot of parking. I know that early in the morning there’s a lot of street parking and additional places.” According to Burke, free parking for the Lyme Disease 5K would be an incentive to keep people shopping on the Boardwalk, but removing it would not kill the event. Metal fencing was another point of debate among the council members. Dare said that the Recreation and Parks Commission recommended that it would be too expensive to use for the 5K. The metal fence is $5 per piece to rent a day, according to the agenda.

The council suggested using cones to mark off the staging area of the inlet lot instead. Cones would be quick and inexpensive to use. However, Angela’s husband, Cullen Burke, raised some safety concerns about not using the fence. “The fencing keeps cars from driving through were people are milling about. It’s one of those things that cordons off the area authoritatively,” Burke said. “The tourists will drive anywhere and they’ll park anywhere. I think it’s a legitimate concern.” The decision of barricade options was left open to the council. The event organizers, the Public Works department and parks and recreations officials will meet to address fencing. “The idea is to keep cost down for you so you can raise more money and for us so that we don’t spend more tax dollars,” Dare told Angela Burke.

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Council to authorize changes in rezoned area Continued from Page 1 turned into a haunted house, which requires amusement zoning. Several other properties also requested to be included in the rezoning, however, including the lot located between South Division and South First streets that housed the Tank Battle amusement ride many years ago. The Trimper family has lobbied to have the lot included in the rezoning expecting that it may be a factor in future tax issues with the state. “This is not a dramatic change of use that’s being proposed,” said Reagan Smith, the Trimpers’ attorney. “Originally this was zoned as a commercial property. It was in the 1993 re-zoning that amusement parks became a nonconforming use and it was recommended that we create an overlay that would be applied to pre-identified areas of the city where we

wanted to keep amusements.” During the real estate boom, the Trimpers saw their property taxes rocket because of a rise in assessments, which were based on the value of their land for development. That threatened the viability of keeping the historic amusement park downtown. “They assessed these properties as development sites for condo projects,” Smith said. “Ultimately, the state legislature and the governor allowed us to have [dispensation] so we could get a better tax assessment to preserve these properties as amusements. “We don’t want these to be viewed as not part of the amusement park,” Smith continued. “We don’t want a future assessor to come in and say these aren’t being used for specific amusement purposes and are subject to a greater tax.” The Tank Battle lot, however, sits

Ocean City administrative offices closed for holiday (Dec. 25, 2015) The Town of Ocean City’s administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. The normal trash pickup schedule will be in effect on Thursday, Dec. 24, however; there will be no trash collection on Friday, Dec. 25. Also beginning Dec. 28, the Town of Ocean City will provide a Christmas tree drop-off site at the 100th Street municipal parking lot. Trees can be placed in the northeast corner of the 100th Street lot Dec. 26 through Jan. 15. Patrons of the service are asked to remove all tinsel, ornaments and other non-wooden items from the tree. Trees collected at the site will be taken to the

county landfill and recycled. Town of Ocean City offices also will be closed on Friday, Jan. 1, for the New Year’s holiday. There will be no trash collection on New Year’s Day. Instead, all trash will be collected on Thursday, Dec. 31. Also modifying their normal schedule for the holiday is the Town of Ocean City’s Transportation Department, which will offer free bus service from 6 a.m. on Dec. 31 to 6 a.m. on Jan. 1. On Dec. 31, bus services will run every 20 minutes from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and every 10 minutes from 6 p.m. until 4 a.m. on Jan. 1. Buses on New Year’s Day will also run every 20 minutes from 4 a.m. until 7 a.m., at which time they will resume a normal winter service schedule of every 40 minutes.

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directly south of two historic properties: the Steger family home and the Henry Hotel. While the Trimpers have said they want to keep the lot as a maintenance area, amusement zoning means they would have the right to put a ride there. “I don’t want another ride to cause vibrations or noise outside my window,” Steger said. “I appreciate the suggestion to grant the overlay with the condition [that a change of use would be subject to review] ... but I feel we need a greater level of protection. In 20 years, there will be different people on the council or the planning commission making those decisions.” The council, however, believed that new zoning – or a lack thereof – shouldn’t prevent the Trimpers from using the property as they needed, given that the Tank Battle ride had

operated for many years. If a new ride were to go in, the change of use would be reviewed by the planning commission and council to ensure that there was no adverse impact on the area. “Should something happen and [the Trimpers] don’t have the zoning to help make their case, they may have to dispose of the property,” said Councilman Dennis Dare. “When you look at the other uses for the underlying DMX [downtown mixed-use] zoning, there are a whole lot of things worse than a maintenance yard next to you.” “I agree with Dennis that it does protect you,” Councilman Wayne Hartman said. “It protects your property, since it gives [the Tank Battle lot] the designation of what it was always, and if they want to intensify that use, they have to go back to planning and zoning.”

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Dec. 25, 2015) With the option of federal court having been ruled out, the tax-reduction referendum case in Ocean City has begun moving again in local circuit court. Ocean City Taxpayers for Social Justice, the group spearheaded by local conservative activist Tony Christ, filed its response this week to the city’s case in Worcester County Circuit Court. The state-level case, opened by the city as an inquest into whether OCTSJ’s desired ballot initiative was legal, has been essentially on hold for several months as Christ had sought to have the issue heard in U.S. District Court. Last month, federal judge Richard Bennett ruled against the request for relief, stating, in essence, that

Christ’s fear that Maryland law was positioned against his cause was not a de-facto justification for federal intervention. Thus, the future of the petition effort will likely hinge on the local court’s interpretation of previous state precedent regarding the ability of voters to set concrete tax rates. “You have to remember that this case is not about whether or not we should lower taxes,” Christ said this week. “This is about whether or not you have the right to vote on it, whether you’re in favor or against it.” OCTSJ’s petition proposes to amend the city’s charter to include a provision stating, “The Mayor and City Council of Ocean City shall not tax property at a rate greater than thirty-eight cents ($0.38) per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation.” This level, 38 cents per hundred dollars of assessment, was the tax levy in the 2008-2009 fiscal year, See COUNCIL Page 7

Weather conditions credited with surging festival numbers Continued from Page 1 changes every year. Guests can also shop for holiday gifts and souvenirs at the Yukon Cornelius Gift Shop. As of Dec. 21, about 85,000 people had toured the 400 Christmas light displays at Northside Park. Thanksgiving weekend saw 22,423 people check in and out for Winterfest, breaking a record for that period. While attendance is up 20 percent, Miller said that the rate of people visiting could still end up matching last year’s totals. Last year, 111,042 passengers took a ride through the wintertime light spectacular’s season – generating about $500,000 for the city. “The question is, is the influx of people local patrons that came early

due to weather or are they visitors?” Miller asked. “But I think we’ll end closer to last year.” In 23 years, The Winterfest of Lights has won numerous awards and received praise. The American Bus Association named Winterfest of Lights one of the Top 100 Events in North America last year – as well as 2013 and 2011. Maryland Life Magazine has voted it “Maryland’s Finest Holiday Tradition.” Winterfest of Lights runs nightly through Jan. 3, 2016 at Northside Park from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Cost of train rides is $5 for adults and children 11 and younger ride free.

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Council could overturn voter referendum even if approved Continued from Page 6 the last budget struck before the 2008 financial collapse. Since then, the city’s tax rate — in response to declining property values — has risen to 47.8 cents for the coming fiscal year. If approved, the measure would thus cut taxes by nearly 10 cents, forcing the city to cuts its operating budget by at least $8 million. The petition garnered enough signatures to meet the margin of 20 percent of registered voters, as required by Maryland law, to initiate a referendum at the next election. However, the city’s circuit court case questions the legality of the petition, a position stemming from a 1992 brief from the Maryland Court of Appeals regarding a case between Anne Arundel County and anti-tax advocate Rayburn Smallwood, as well as a parallel case between an activist group and Baltimore County. In both cases, the court found that ballot provisions that would de-facto set the tax rate were in violation of section 6-302 of the Maryland Code, which dictates that the county council was to set the tax rate. Having the tax rate dictated by charter amendment thus violates this basic organization. The legal stipulation, City Solicitor Guy Ayres has argued, is the same for municipalities, as the same language used in 6-302 is used in section 6-303, which assigns municipal tax powers. The court’s reasoning goes back to the basic idea of representative democracy. Elected bodies are chosen to look out for the interests of all constituents, and are thus endowed with legislative powers, as opposed to simply legislating by popular majority. Consequently, the court found that “the exercise of the legislative initiative power [by petitioners] ... completely circumvents the legislative body, thereby totally undermining its status as the primary legislative organ.” However, certain elements of the Anne Arundel and Baltimore peti-

tions were found to be correct in that they did not set a hard level of taxation, but rather provided guidelines for the legislative body, such as requirements that tax increases be pegged to the Consumer Price Index. Only those elements of the referendum that mandated a tax rollback regardless of action from the county councils were deemed illegal. The important difference between the situation adjudicated in Smallwood and Ocean City, Christ submitted this week, is that both the Anne Arundel and Baltimore tax caps could only have been superseded by referendum. Both county councils did not have the independent legislative power to go beyond them without voter approval. In Ocean City, however, the charter is amendable by a vote of the council, meaning that officials could simply vote out the 38-cent limit on their own volition. “If the voters put the cap in place, the city has the power to reject it. That’s the difference, that’s why Smallwood is not applicable,” Christ alleged. “The council isn’t bound to it. But they would have to vote to reject it, and accept the political consequences. They can’t hide behind constant yield.” Christ argues that the city’s overtaxation problem was created prior in the lead-up to the 2009 financial bubble. In 2004, Christ said, the city collected only about $26 million in tax revenue. In the ensuing years, as total property values rose rapidly, the city did not reduce the tax rate to fully compensate, driving up tax revenue and expanding the city budget. By 2009, the total tax burden stood at nearly $48 million. Thus, Christ argues, the rapid growth of government — and the uneven application of the “constant yield” tax revenue methodology during the boom years — has created an excessive burden post-2009, as the city has only dropped its taxes about 15 percent in the past six years, whereas it hiked them about 80 percent during the six years before that.

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Sandpiper and Ocean City earlier this regulated only if they hold a monopyear. oly of service over a certain region. In short, the company said, the Such consolidations are permitted by rate hike will provide an extra government authorities in situations $947,527 per year in revenue, creat- where having a sole holder of highing a net rate of return of 11.86 per- impact infrastructure – such as uncent for all of Sandpiper’s assets. derground gas lines – is in the best “The proposed rate of return will interest of public safety and convenenable Sandpiper to attract the capi- ience. tal required to conHowever, as tinue converting the Sandpiper points system from out a number of propane to natural times in its appli‘It became apparent that a gas service and to tiered pricing structure was cation, it is in otherwise expand its somewhat of an needed to more closely natural gas system unusual position mirror the structure where appropriate,” on the Eastern used by unregulated the company stated Shore given that in its filing letter. most areas still propane tank providers’ “With the repermit the installaSandpiper Energy quested rate relief, tion of aboveSandpiper will conground propane tinue to provide safe tanks, creating a and reliable service to customers and more competitive market than what maintain its financial health.” most publicly regulated utilities are Sandpiper was created in 2012, as intended to operate in. a wholly owned subsidiary of Chesa“Sandpiper, however, finds itself peake, to operate the former ESG in- with a traditional public utility servfrastructure that Chesapeake had ice for natural gas distribution servpurchased. ESG, however, had been ice in its service territory while facing deregulated by the state, whereas stiff competition relating to its Chesapeake, as the sole owner of gas propane distribution service,” Sandservice infrastructure in the region, piper Vice President C. James Moore is subject to price control by the wrote in his testimony to the MPSC. MPSC. “It is also important to note that Typically, companies are publicly any unregulated propane tank

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customers. Service cannot be provided on an ongoing basis without ongoing reinvestment, therefore access to capital is a primary consideration for evaluating the rate of return. The company’s new rates for residential customers will be tiered in order to create incentives for highervolume service, similar to Sandpiper’s unregulated competition. Residential rates will start at $3.26 per 100 cubic feet (CCF) of natural gas and $7.82 per CCF of propane. If customers use more than 87 CCF of natural gas or 35 CCF of propane per year, they will be bumped up to an RS-2 rate schedule, for which the first 15 CCF of natural gas are charged at $2.55, and the rest at $1.40. Propane for RS-2 customers is $6.12 for the first 6 ccf and $3.36 thereafter. Residential customers using over 349 CCF of natural gas or 139 CCF of propane will be moved to the highest rate tier, RS-3, where the first 40 CCF of natural gas are charged at $2.01, and the rest at $1.20. Propane for RS-3 customers is $4.83 for the first 17 ccf and $2.88 thereafter. A similar three-tier structure is outlined for commercial customers. Sandpiper’s application also seeks to create a new mechanism to support service expansions in areas where they would not generate the necessary financial return in new customers, and thus would not otherwise be allowed by the MPSC. Currently, jurisdictions or developers who seek un-economical service expansions need to agree to a Service Improvement Rate, a charge added to their customers’ bills that pays for the infrastructure work. The Town of Ocean City is the only jurisdiction that has done so, to support additional undergrounding of lines that the town feels are necessary for storm safety reasons. Under the new proposal, Sandpiper would operate a six-year direct amortization of these costs. “In evaluating the expansion project, the company would estimate the construction costs and would agree to advance the town that amount to fund the construction of the gas main infrastructure expansion,” the proposal states. “The town would agree to pay back the amount advanced within a six (6) year period from the time of the installation of the mains. Any delivery service revenues received from customers that tie into the main for gas service within this six (6) year period would be applied toward the amount advanced by the company.” Several other new programs are outlined, including a provision that will allow poultry houses to negotiate their own gas rate, in order to expand Sandpiper’s market share in the chicken industry.

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DECEMBER 25, 2015

Ocean City fire hydrants to get makeover Total price tag for project estimated at $38,250; 850 units will be repainted

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 25 2015) Ocean City’s corroded and chipped-paint fire hydrants will be getting a makeover, the City Council decided at the evening Monday meeting. The council awarded the fire hydrant repainting bid to R&R Coatings in Salisbury on the recommendation of Public Works Director Hal Adkins. R&R Coatings put a bid in for the repainting project for $45 per unit. With approximately 850 hydrants in the town, the overall cost will be $38,250. That money can be paid out of the Water Department’s Operating

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Budget without additional appropriation, Adkins said. “Although I initially reacted, ‘how could they do that for that low amount of money,’ R&R recently did exterior painting and power washing of the building we are standing in today,” Adkins told the council. “I have no reason to disqualify them.” R&R recently painted City Hall and city officials deemed it a responsive firm. According to Adkins, the last hydrant paint job lasted about three years and was done without power tooling and blasting. The life of a paint job of the hydrants comes down to if they have been done appropriately. “If they’re done correctly, I can tell you that I hope the majority of them

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could last seven years possibly,” he said. Before voting to award the bid, Councilman Wayne Hartman asked if all the hydrants needed to be painted and if there was the option to leave out some hydrants. While not all 850 hydrants do need the paint job, Adkins said that choosing which to be painted is subjective. Including all of them would also be the city’s largest financial exposure. “I would hate to see you come back and say ‘there’s one at 12th Street, there’s one at 30th street,’” said Councilwoman Mary Knight. “I rather do them all, because I feel like it would be unproductive for us in the future.” Other members of the council pointed out that if the city reduced

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the number of units that needed to be worked on, it might affect the contract. The council voted unanimously to award the fire hydrant contract to R&R Coatings for 850 units. “I have no problem with the ability to move on from one if it doesn’t need painting,” said Council President Lloyd Martin. “But let’s give them the ability to do them all if they all need doing.”

New Ocean City play structure has mid-May deadline Continued from Page 11 enough to allow it to stand freely without being moved by the ocean. The new structure would have a steel platform buried in the sand. Petito recommended that some playground companies come back to install the equipment properly each summer to meet safety standards if their bid is selected. “Anything we put there will take a beating from sandblasts and the ocean and will need to be dismantled by the end of summer,” she said. While maintenance is an issue, Park Superintendent Calvin Ginnavan said the structure’s location could help protect it. “No one really knows how long the paint will last on this, but its location by the pier might protect it from winds,” Ginnavan said. Another concern the commission faces is the “playability” of the structure versus its longevity. The whale might seem less amusing but more practical for beach wear and tear, Councilman Wayne Hartman said. “In a storm, it’s easy enough to remove. It also gives people a place to go and take a photo,” he said. The commission will present its recommendations on the proposed structure to mayor and council for opinions in the near future, according to Petito. The play structure has a projected deadline of mid-May.

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OCEAN CITY COUNCIL BRIEFS The Ocean City Council discussed the following matters of interest during its Dec. 18 session:

Comcast rates Comcast Government and Regulatory Affairs Director Chris Comer updated the council on the cable giant’s upcoming rate changes. Comcast has regulatory clearance from the state for a rate hike to take effect Jan. 1, 2016. While many basic services will remain unchanged, costs will rise on premium cable and internet packages. “Unfortunately, programming costs continue to increase, driven largely by sports programming and the broadcast retransmission fees we pay,” Comer said. “A lot of those have doubled in the past few years and it’s reflected in the rates we charge to the customer.” On the upside — at least for city government — as Comcast’s net revenue rises, so does the Town of Ocean City’s franchise fee income. Comcast pays the city a cut in order to use public roads and other assets for their infrastructure. As of the third quarter of this year, Comcast had contributed over $777,000 to the town, likely clearing $1 million by yearend.

land Department of Planning. The report is normally due in July of the following year, but — likely due to the fact that Ocean City went for over a year without a planning director — the requirement was apparently glossed over. Current Director of Planning and Community Development Bill Neville, who was hired in August, has now finished the report retroactively. “The state department of planning really only asks two things,” Neville said. “One is the number of residential buildings built in the past year ... and two, have there been any changes to the comprehensive plan or any rezoning that would affect development in your community.” No major rezoning has occurred recently, although the city is coming up on a comprehensive plan update. As far as building goes, Neville said 31 residential projects comprising

210 units were permitted in 2014.

and wastewater funds over the life of the bonds versus what we anticipated,” Bennett said. “I’m very pleased with the results.”

Bond issue City Finance Administrator Martha Bennett announced that the city had conducted its 2015 bond sale with better-than-expected results. The city was selling $16,760,000 of debt to finance several years’ worth of public water and sewer infrastructure improvements. Unlike general obligation bonds, this year’s debt issue is repayable only on the city’s water and wastewater funds, which are legally separate enterprises sustained by their own service revenues. Repayment of the debt is built into future water and sewer fees. The best offer, at 2.639 percent, is lower than the city had budgeted, Bennett said. “We will see savings in the water

Capital lease The council voted to accept a financing deal from Bank of America to replace several pieces of worn-out heavy equipment, such as backhoes and bulldozers. Under the agreement, known as a capital lease, the bank will purchase the equipment and the city will buy it back, with interest, over a period of eight years. Bank of America offered a rate of 1.859 percent, which city Finance Administrator Martha Bennett described as “very favorable.” With the principal equipment cost at $1.65 million, the town’s payments will be roughly $230,000 per year.

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COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIEFS (Dec. 25, 2015) The Worcester County Commissioners also discussed the following issues during their most recent regular meeting.

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VESTA system upgrade The county, having previously approved the upgrade of emergency call center equipment, authorized the

work to begin on that system. The new consoles will allow operators to answer text messages and could be expanded to accept cellphone photos and video. The upgrades are fully funded by the state.

Health facility doors The county approved a $25,000 expenditure by the health department to replace the front doors at the Snow Hill Health Facility. The sheriff’s office has identified the existing doors as a security risk because they cannot be closed or locked quickly in case of “an active shooter event,” according to supporting documentation submitted to the commissioners. Also, the doors let in too much cold air during winter, forcing staff and clients to wear coats and gloves.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION BRIEFS By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Dec. 25, 2015) The Worcester County Board of Education discussed the following at its Dec. 15 meeting:

PARCC results Worcester County high school students scored highest in the state during English 10 testing with 58.5 percent demonstrating college and career readiness, which is almost twice the state average. Statewide, Worcester County students in grades three, seven, eight and 10 had the top reading scores. In English, 54 percent of students in the county performed at a college and career readiness level. Worcester County Public Schools had the highest percentage of students in the state scoring at the college and career level with 56.5 percent, which is almost twice the state average. PARCC math assessment scores in grades three and seven were number one in the state. In every grade level, Worcester County scored higher then state averages and 41 percent of students demonstrated they were college and career ready. “There have been outstanding efforts to adapt to the new standards and testing,” said Superintendent Jerry Wilson. “In every category we

were above expectations.” Out of 14 categories and grade levels, Worcester County was ranked first in seven, when compared to other Maryland schools scores. Next year, schools will administer the PARCC assessment during one testing window, which is 30 school days. Grade levels should complete the test within one week and will begin at the 80 percent mark in the school year. Results will be available within 4 to 6 weeks after taking the test.

Passport to Learning night at Berlin Intermed. Berlin Intermediate School’s Passport to Learning night was an opportunity for parents to see what their children are learning in the classroom. There were dozens of tables set up throughout the school featuring peer mediators, a Naviance station to show parents how they can prepare for the future, Egyptian culture, vocabulary, ratios and proportions with Shrinky Dinks, coding and programming, steel drum playing and a chorus sang. The inaugural event was an opportunity to show how learning is integrated and taught through numerous modules. Continued on Page 16

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BOARD OF EDUCATION BRIEFS Continued from Page 15 Not only did the night help parents understand the new curriculum associated with Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards, but it also turned out to be a partnership between staff and students highlighting the positives at Berlin Intermediate School.

Etool A kindergarten and ESL teacher from Ocean City Elementary school coteach their students through integration, the use of innovative tools and strategies. Each student is taught how to read words through clapping techniques and speak with neighboring partners to figure out the answers. Teachers use an iPad to track their students’ knowledge on words and it stores the information, which allows them to go back and see what words are still a challenge for specific students or the entire group. At Ocean City Elementary, there are 60 ELL students and they make up 9.2 percent of the schools population.

Snow Hill High School Staff moved into the newly built Phase II areas last weekend and the space became available to students last Monday, said Bill Moschler, project manager of Oak Contracting.

Theodore Retires After 31 years Known as ‘Christy Jo,’ longtime OC worker plans to spend time with family (Dec. 25, 2015) Christy Theodore, more fondly known as “Christy Jo,” has retired after 31 years with the Town of Ocean City. Theodore joined the town’s public works department full-time in 1984, working as the administrative office associate in the solid waste division. Along with her work in public works, Theodore spent nearly three years working with the Ocean City Fire Department from 1994 until 1997. Theodore’s formal responsibilities included clerical and administrative support to the department. In addition, Theodore used her organizational skills to assist with data entry and was able to assist the department with ever-changing technology, schedules and services offered by the division. “Summing up 31 years of work history is difficult,” Theodore said. “I worked with good health and I am thankful to have made the friendships and gain the support of

Christy Theodore has retired after 31 years with the Town of Ocean City. Her official retirement date is Jan. 1. She is pictured with Steve Brown, Solid Waste manager, left, and Mayor Rick Meehan.

my co-workers. It will be hard to forget any of them, as they have been a part of my life for so many years.” With her official retirement date, Jan. 1, 2016, nearing, Theodore is looking forward to

more time spent with her family. “I am excited to spend more time with my son, James,” Theodore said. “Maybe I will travel or go back to school to get my degree in social services or mental health.”

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City, Seacrets partner on road reconstruction Work will help flooding at low-lying 49th St. entrance; venue to close for month

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Dec. 25, 2015) A joint plan that could finally fix flooding that Seacrets owner Leighton Moore and Public Works Director Hal Adkins agree is “worse than downtown St. Louis Avenue” will result in the longest closure for the nightclub since it opened in 1988. During this time of the year, Ocean City’s most famous nightclub is closed a few days out of every week until business picks back up closer to summer. However, on Jan. 3, when nearly everyone will be gearing up for a return to work after a long new year’s weekend, Seacrets will be doing something it hasn’t ever done before: throwing a closing party. “We’re going to have a big closing party and a bigger reopening,” Moore said. The entrance to the 49th Street hotspot has, for years, been a thorn in Moore’s side. He said whenever it rains, water pools at the entrance to his club, affecting people both entering and exiting. “The water gets so high we could

have fish swimming around out here. Maybe we did, since there were times you couldn’t get in or out without taking off your shoes. We’re on the low part of a sandbar island. My land is high, but the land under the street is low, and the water has no place to go,” Moore said. Moore’s plan is to raise the entire entrance area of Seacrets almost three feet, which will direct the water into a new storm drain to be installed by Adkins’ public works department. While Moore is handling the issue from his side of the property line, Ocean City, which owns the street, will be renovating 49th Street up to Moore’s property line. “We’re going to tip the water into a new storm drain and equalize the street to the height of the bay,” Adkins said. The existing entrance sits at 1.2 feet above sea level, Moore said. “It’s going to benefit the whole property. There will be fewer steps and a smaller ramp. Right now you’re walking up a pretty steep incline, but it will be more level. It’s time. I’ve lived with this for 27 years,” Moore said. Both Moore and Adkins said their respective pieces of the project would take about one month. Moore has tentatively scheduled a reopening party for Feb. 11.

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City still has options over Christmas wknd. Restaurants, movies and more open for those in town over holiday stretch

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Dec. 25, 2015) Ocean City in the off-season is more of a weather dependent town rather than a calendardependent town, so if a business hasn’t outright closed by the beginning of November, chances are the doors will be open weather permitting.

This year, with the temperatures forecast to hit the low 70s during the holiday weekend, there could be more to do in Ocean City than expected — which isn’t to hint that there’s nothing to do here in the first place. “The beach is always there for anyone to enjoy, though there isn’t as much activity as there is on the Fourth of July,” Tourism Director Donna Abbott said. “If the weather is halfway decent, people will be here.” Those people might need a place to stay and Abbott said most hotels

would be open. As a result of the ho- as it was a money-making venture. tels being open, those hotels that fea“Christmas eve and day are some ture restaurants are also very likely of our biggest days. Last year we had to be open. over 300 people. “The ChristmasWe’ll have big ‘Christmas eve and day are to-New Year’s Eve crowds for breaksome of our biggest days’ stretch has grown fast, brunch and lunch until about 2 substantially,” Rosenfeld’s Jewish Deli Abbot said of availOwner Warren Rosenfeld p.m.,” Rosenfeld ability. said. “The last 4-5 Warren Rosenhours of the day feld, owner and namesake of the re- will be mostly Christians who don’t sort’s only Jewish Deli, said he have family in the area or have run opened the business to bring aware- out of things to do. We expect to be ness of the culture and food as much See DELI Page 20

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Deli draws Jews and Christians alike for holiday Continued from Page 19 busy again.” Which is, for Rosenfeld, part of the point. “I didn’t open the deli for money, but I wanted to expose people to Judaism and its culinary traditions,” he said. While not open on Thursday and Friday, both Marty’s Playland and Sportland on the Boardwalk said they would be open Saturday and Sunday. Old Pro Golf will be offering free rounds indoors on Christmas day, and Planet Maze will open on Saturday. And then there are movies, supplemented by one of the most anticipated openings in years. “Between Christmas and New Year’s is what keep us going. There’s usually a good amount of people and we’ve got some great movies,” Fox Gold Coast Manager Chris Galloway said. “Our first set of shows will be around 1 p.m. Like every other business in town, we’re excited to see the people.”

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WORLD WAR II: THE END Bulgaria, and Thailand to the Axis cause, and of the Latvian, Estonian, French, Dutch, Norwegian, Danish, Belgian, Spanish, Burmese and Indian soldiers that fought for the Axis. We also highlighted the contributions of México and Brazil to the Allied war effort. The great air rades were covered, such as: Guernica; Taranto; RAF’s 1,000-plane raids on Bremen, Cologne and Essen, Doolittle’s raid on Tokyo; Allied destruction of Hamburg, the American raids on Ploesti, Schweinfurt and Regensburg; the RA.’s dam busters, the 2000-plane assaults on Japan and the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Great sieges were recounted, such as Brest, Odessa, Sevastopol, Leningrad, Stalingrad, Murmansk, Smolensk, Tobruk, Novorossisk, Aachen, Budapest, Metz, Tula, and Berlin. We visited the great conferences at Evian, Munich, Moscow, Placentia Bay, Cairo, Tehran, Quebec, Hendaye, Montoire-sur-le-Loire, Florence, Yalta and Potsdam. We followed the war in North Africa between the Axis and the Commonwealth forces, as well as the war in East Africa between the Italian and Commonwealth forces. We told of the war in Burma, India and China, between the Japanese and their Burmese and Indian allies and the Chinese and Commonwealth forces. The Pacific War was chronicled with the Battles of Guadalcanal, New Guinea, New Georgia, Bougainville, Marshall Islands, Tarawa, Pelilieu, Saipan, Iwo Jima, Philippines and Okinawa. Some of the camps were visited, such as Auschwitz, Treblinka, Majdanek and the American camps where our citizens of Japanese heritage were imprisoned. Lastly, there was a sampling of the post-war trials: Frenchmen Marshal Henri Pétain and Premier Pierre Laval, Hungarians Ferenc Szálasi and Lázlò Bárdossy, Norwegian Vidkun Quisling, SS Standartenführer Jochen Pieper of the SS-Panzerdivision Leibstandarte Adolph Hitler, Japanese generals Yamashita and Homma, the Nuremburg and Japanese War Crimes Trials and the starcrossed American naval Capt. Charles B. McVay III. I hope you, the readers, have enjoyed these articles as much as I, and the other writers – Joseph E. Moore, Esq.; E.Scott Collins, Esq.; Lt. Col. Steven W. Rakow, Esq.; Nick Wahoff; Marvin Henry, MSP (Ret.); Hon. George A. Jones Jr.; Dr. Sam Ghaleb – have enjoyed bringing them to you. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Md., where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own.

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Counterfeiters hit West OC, Berlin Bills pass marker test, but don’t feel legit; two female suspects sought

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Dec. 25, 2015) What started as a Berlin alert has grown into a Worcester Criminal Investigations Bureau search for two women suspected of passing counterfeit $100 bills in Berlin, Pocomoke City and West Ocean City. On Dec. 16, Berlin Police issued a “be on the lookout” alert for two Hispanic females, one believed to be Giselle Suarez, 18, from Herndon, Va. and the other unidentified female is described as being in

her 20s. A security photograph shows the unidentified female wearing a camouflage-patterned shirt, black pants and gold hoop earrings. Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing and CBI Lt. Ed Shreier said the investigation is continuing, without new incidents reported or additional fake bills attributed to the young women being discovered. According to the police release, the forged bills will pass the marker test, but are missing several of the updated security features of newer $100 bills. “All of the clerks used the pen but it didn’t show as counterfeit. You can’t always rely on pens. If

someone is making a small purchase — $10 or less — and are using $100 bills to pay for it,” the bill should be checked, Downing said. The Berlin police chief offered a different strategy for detecting bad bills. “With counterfeits, 90 percent don’t feel like money — you can’t get the same quality paper,” Downing said. “Money feels like money.” Berlin businesses suspecting the bills to be forgeries reported the incident to police. Later, when additional bills were discovered, the CBI took over the investigation. No new details have emerged since then.

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More Tyson heroin (Dec. 25, 2015) For the third time in roughly six weeks, the Ocean City Police Department has made yet another major bust of “Tyson” branded heroin believed to originate in Selbyville. Devine Lynch, 19, of Long Neck, and Quentin Middleton, 30, of Bishopville, were arrested on drug trafficking charges after police say they caught them in the act of delivering a large amount of heroin and crack cocaine to a local hotel. OCPD Dfc. Mike Richardson wrote in charging documents that he had received a tip from an informant that a “log” of heroin would be delivered to a woman at the Fenwick Inn Hotel on 138th Street around 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 18. A “log,” Richardson wrote, is common parlance for 10 “bundles” of heroin, with each bundle having 13 plastic bags, each of which contains a measure of powdered heroin wrapped in wax paper. The drugs were to be delivered by a man named “Philly,” whom Richardson knows to be the street name of Lynch. The informant also positively identified Lynch’s photo as the dealer known as “Philly,” who operates out of the Polly Branch Road area in Selbyville, Richardson wrote. Police have described the Polly Branch Road area in previous reports as an open-air drug market. Narcotics detectives staked out the area of the Fenwick Inn, where they allegedly saw Lynch pull into the 7-Eleven across the street in a vehicle driven by another man, later identified as Middleton. According to Richardson’s report, Lynch was observed dropping a small package on the ground at the south side of the convenience store before cross the street into the Fenwick Inn parking lot. Middleton, who had gone into the store, then came out and stood near the drop location, Richardson wrote. Detectives subsequently detained both men. The dropped items, Richardson wrote, were a cigarette box stuffed with four bundles of heroin, as well as a cellophane-wrapped package containing additional heroin bags as well as 15 rocks of crack cocaine. The heroin packets, Richardson observed, were stamped with “Tyson” in red ink, a marking that has been cited in many previous arrests. Lynch and Middleton are both being held on $25,000 bail. According to court records, Middleton was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2011 for distribution of crack cocaine.

Checkpoint DUI The Maryland State Police DUI sobriety checkpoint conducted last Friday on Route 611 at Airport Road netted one arrest, police reported this week. That arrest was made when a vehicle made a U-turn before entering the checkpoint and the driver and passen-

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POLICE/COURTS ger attempted to switch positions. A total of 101 vehicles were stopped for the checkpoint, which was conducted at that location because of what police said was the tendency of alcohol-related accidents to occur in that area. The Berlin Barrack was assisted by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office., Ocean Pines Police, Berlin Police, Natural Resources Police, the Ocean City Police Department and State Highway administration. A representative from Mothers Against Drunk Driving also was present.

Teal Drive arrest Four men were detained, and one arrested, by Ocean City police on

Tuesday morning after residents of the Teal Drive neighborhood reported suspicious people in roaming the neighborhood. Police confirmed that two cars had been rifled through, said Ocean City Communications Manager Jessica Waters. One of the men had a stolen cell phone that linked the group to crimes committed in Westminster, police discovered. Three of the men were released pending action in Westminster. One of the men, Dion Gambal, 20, of Westminster, allegedly had illicit pills on his person and was booked on drug violations. The OCPD is working with Westminster police to further investigate the situation, Waters said.

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By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Dec. 25, 2015) Two things friends and associates of former County Commissioner Louise Gulyas can agree on: you always knew exactly where you stood with her, and she was a tireless advocate for Ocean City. Gulyas, 81, died last Thursday. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 30, with visitation hours beginning at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 11 a.m. at Holy Savior Church on 17th Louise Gulyas Street and Philadelphia Ave. A Catholic mass will follow, and a reBut there was more to her than ception for family and friends will be just honesty. held after at the church’s hall. “She drove this red Thunderbird In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations be made to either convertible, which led to jokes about the church or to the Ocean City Sen- how fast she could get from Snow Hill to Ocean City. She was our very own ior Center. “She was probably one of my very ‘Little Old Lady from Pasadena,’ like best friends in the whole wide world,” the Beach Boys’ song,” Mathias said. Or humor. Commissioner Bud Church said. “She “We were at a hurricane conferwas always brutally honest — she put it right out there on the line and never ence in Orlando when I was still dating my wife,” hesitated with critiChurch rememcism if she thought ‘She was my mentor, bered. “We went to you needed it. I almy friend and, most of all, lunch, and she always had a better my hero. I must have ways loved browsfeeling about my ing jewelry stores. vote or how I felt heard her call the resort about an issue after ‘my Ocean City’ 1,000 times. She grabbed me by the tie and dragged talking with her.” What I heard second most? me over to a case Former col‘Get over it.’ Her passion and said, ‘This is the league Sonny ring you’re going to Bloxom agreed. for OC won’t be equaled.’ buy Ally.’” “She and I would Commissioner Church said go back and forth, Bud Church Louise knew both but she did a very his and Allyson’s good job,” he said. “I smile whenever her name crosses taste, but that didn’t stop him from “swallowing my bubblegum when I my mind.” It was a trait she didn’t reserve for saw the price tag.” Of course he bought the ring. colleagues alone. Gulyas was well known for her ad“She was always very candid — she had good humor and a warm smile. vocacy, beginning with beautification She loved to make people laugh,” in Ocean City. “I always consider her the mother Sen. Jim Mathias said. Her demeanor made it easier to of Winterfest — before Tom [Perlozzo, former director of OC Recrework with her. “She was a great, honest commu- ation and Parks] brought it forward nicator. She always spoke her mind from West Virginia. Back in the days so it was easy working with her — it of (former mayors) Fish Powell and took the guesswork out of the equa- Harry Kelley, it was always Louise tion,” Rob Hart, director of the lobbying for more downtown decoraWorcester County Commission on tions,” Mathias said. Aging, said. See MEMORIAL Page 27

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Memorial service for former county commissioner set Continued from Page 26 Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan echoed this sentiment during Monday’s city council meeting. “She was very much involved with advocating for seniors: transportation, medical and socialization programs,” were points of special focus for her. “If we needed something for seniors, she was our driving force,” he continued. Gulyas served on a number of local, regional and national boards or commissions dealing with the challenges and opportunities of senior citizens. “She was my mentor, my friend and, most of all, my hero. I must have heard her call the resort ‘my Ocean City’ 1,000 times. What I heard second most? ‘Get over it,’” Church said. “Her passion for OC won’t be equaled.” Church and Mathias both called her the matriarch of the county commissioners. Bloxom said, “It’s dark in the sense that we’ll miss someone like her, but when her name crosses my mind, I’ll smile. In that sense it’s not dark at all. She always accused me of having to have the last word, well I guess I do now.”

OBITUARIES THOMAS FRANCIS COPP Berlin Thomas Francis Copp, age 76, died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Newton, Mass., he was the son of the late Thomas Francis Copp and Isabel Wood Copp. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Sharon Ann Rooney Copp. Thomas Copp He is survived by his wife, Betty Fabian Copp of Berlin; daughters, Catherine Keelan and her husband, Brian, of La Plata, Md., Deborah Ann Copp and her beloved companion, Jeffrey Sheriff, of Waldorf, Md.; son, David Copp and his wife, Jeanne, of Sierra Vista, Az., and step-sons, Scott Fabian and his wife, Lynn, of Newark, Del., and Jeffrey Fabian and his wife, Jessie, of Dunkirk, Md. He had five grandchildren, Connor, Andrew, Sarah, William and Emily, and four step-grandchildren, Kimberly, Carly, Zachary and Corinne. Also surviving is his sister, Madelyn Dargan of Marshfield, Mass., and four nieces and nephews. Mr. Copp was a graduate of Boston College and attended Officer Candidates School in Newport, RI. He was a United States Navy veteran and was employed as a computer and

telecommunications systems analyst with the federal government at the United States Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. He was a member of St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Ocean City. He was a softball Senior Olympian and paddleball enthusiast. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Community Church of Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Rd., Berlin. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rev. Boyd Etter and Rev. Joseph Lingan, SJ will officiate. Interment will be a private ceremony at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clinton, Md. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to the Atlantic General Hospital Penguin Swim in care of The Parke at www.aghpenguinswim.org. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. CLAYTON PURNELL COLLINS Berlin Clayton Purnell Collins, Jr., age 93, passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Stockton, Md. he was the son of the late Clayton P. Collins, Sr. and Ina Golden Chapman. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Katherine Schoolfield, and second wife, Mary

PAGE 27 Lou Ellis Collins, and granddaughter, Lori Vrudny. Surviving are his children, James P. Collins and his wife, Sandra, of Newark, Del., and Kaye C. Clayton Collins Lemke and her husband, Francis, of Millsboro and step-children Rob and Donna Beck, Mike and Carol Ellis and G.C. and Ellen Ellis. There are five grandchildren, Ty Vrudny and his wife, Amanda, of Roseville, Ca., Staci Collins of Newark, Del., Jodi Allen and her husband, David, of Bear, Del., Jennifer R. Northam and R. Patrick Northam, both of Dover, Del., and five greatgrandchildren, Tyler K. Vrudny, Kaylyn H. Vrudny both of Roseville, Ca., Clayton J. Allen, Annika G. Allen and Joshua D. Allen, all of Bear, Del. Also preceding him in death were his siblings, Howard Collins, Lola Hale, Lena Eaton and Mary Zeigler. He leaves numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Mr. Collins had served in the United States Army and fought during WW II at the Battle of the Bulge, landing at Omaha Beach on D-Day. After returning to the states he worked for Sinclair Refining Company as an oil delivery driver. He was also a paramedic for the Berlin Fire Company. Continued on Page 28

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He was a member of Stevenson United Methodist Church, Evergreen Masonic Lodge #153 AF and AM, Baltimore Boumi Temple Shrine Club and lifetime (65 years) member of the Berlin Fire Volunteer Company. He was also a recipient of the Berlin Award. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Rev. Ron Schatz officiated. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery. A donation in his memory may be made to the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company, 214 N. Main Street, Berlin, Md. 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. LOUISE LEE GULYAS Ocean City Louise Lee Gulyas, age 81, passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Louise Elliot Lee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Joseph Gulyas, Sr. in 1994, and by her daughter, Louise Marian “Mimi” Peuser, in August 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Laura Jeanne Gulyas of Berlin, and two sons, Stephen Joseph Gulyas, Jr. and his wife, Margaret, of Jacksonville, N.C., and Thomas Lee Gulyas and his wife, Belinda, of

Berlin. She was an adored grandmother to five grandchildren, Stephen Joseph Gulyas, III and his wife, Megan, of Berlin, Heather MarLouise Gulyas garet Gulyas, of Jacksonville, N.C., Michael William Gulyas of Jacksonville, N.C., Olivia Louise Peuser of Berlin and Thomas “T.J.” Gulyas, Jr. of Berlin, and three great-grandchildren. Louise had served on the board of Worcester County Commissioners for 16 years. She had been active with ACE Printing & Mailing in Berlin and J.R.P. Surveys in Marketing in Pennsylvania. She had been a proud Girl Scout leader, member of Holy Savior Catholic Church, founding member and chairperson of the Ocean City Beautification Committee, founding member of the Winterfest of Lights, Ocean City Citizen of the Year in 1990, member of the Ocean City Lioness Club, and a driving force for the Ocean City Downtown Association and Ocean City Development Corporation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015 at 11 a.m., at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City. Visitation with the family will begin at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Stanislao Esposito will officiate. Interment will be private for the family.

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In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory may be made to: Holy Savior Catholic Church, 17th and Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City, Md. 21842, or to the Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st Street Ocean City, Md. 21842. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. EVELYN LOUISE BENTLEY Selbyville, Del. Mrs. Evelyn Louise Bentley of Selbyville, Del., passed away on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015. She was 95 years old. Louise was born on May 19, 1920 in Cambridge, Md. to the late Albert and Anna Elizabeth Hughes Kruger. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sons, Donald A. Elzey, and Robert Bentley, a niece, Tina and nephew, Bruce. She retired from a career in retail sales. Louise attended Dagsboro Church of God. She enjoyed arts and crafts, bingo, crossword puzzles, and coloring. Louise was a sweet but

feisty, very giving, always wanted to share what she had and was known to speak her mind. She is survived by a daughter, Harlene Riddle and her husband, Glenn, of Gumboro, Del; a step-son, Ralph Bentley and his wife, Velma of Buena Vista, Ga.; five grandchildren, Donna Allen and her husband, Brian, of Hardscrabble, DE’ Lori Niblett and her husband, Kenny, of Millsboro, Del.; Paul Riddle of Millsboro, Del.; Tony Campbell and his wife, Gretchen, of Selbyville, Del. and Melanie Bowden and her husband, Howard, of Ocean View, Del., along with 12 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. A funeral service and celebration of her life was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, Del. 19966, where a viewing will be held from 10-11 a.m. Burial will follow at Dagsboro Redmens Memorial Cemetery. Letters of condolence may be emailed via www.watsonfh.com.

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Stephen Decatur senior captain Robert Scafone battles Easton’s Jason Perez in the 132-pound match during last Friday’s meet in Berlin.

Stephen Decatur junior Andrew McKahan controls his 138-pound match against Easton’s Drequan Webb during last Friday’s competition in Berlin. He won 8-1.

Decatur Seahawks shut out Colonels, but fall to Warriors

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 25, 2015) The Stephen Decatur wrestling team hosted the Easton Warriors and Colonel Richardson Colonels last Friday in Berlin. The Seahawks shut out the Colonels 78-0, but lost to the Warriors 34-32. “[Easton’s] a good team. They came out ready to wrestle,” Decatur Coach Todd Martinek said. “I Todd Martinek knew it was going to be tough, but I thought we’d wrestle tough because we’ve been wrestling tough. We didn’t wrestle tough at all.” Decatur stepped on the mat against Easton first and got off to a good start. Senior Dryden Brous pinned his 195pound opponent in 22 seconds. Easton earned a major decision at 220, a pin at 285 and Decatur forfeited the 106-pound match, and the Warriors led 16-6. “Sometimes I think they walk in and think ‘we’re Stephen Decatur and teams are going to back down to us.’ Easton didn’t back down. They took it to us,” Martinek said. “They wanted it more, they deserve it, now we’re going

to have to go get better.” Junior captain Robert Kaminski scored a 17-0 technical fall at 113 pounds to cut Easton’s advantage to five points (16-11). Easton recorded decisions at 120 and 126 pounds and a pin at 132 to pull ahead 28-11. Junior Andrew McKahan outscored his 138-pound opponent 81 and junior Adam McInerney pinned his 145-pound competition and Decatur trailed by eight points (28-20). “Adam McInerney got us back into it. I didn’t know that he could pin that kid,” Martinek said. “By pinning that kid, that gave us a mathematical chance. We just didn’t get it done earlier.” Easton got a pin at 152 pounds, then Decatur senior Gabriel Kim edged out his 160-pound opponent 43. His brother, Brett, a team captain, recorded a 9-1 major decision at 170 pounds. Easton led by seven points with one match remaining. Since six points is the most a wrestler can earn (pin), the visiting Warriors won the meet. Decatur senior Tyler VanSice scored a technical-fall 17-2 victory in the final match of the competition –182 pounds. “When we lost at some lower See DECATUR Page 30

Wrestling Box Scores Easton (EAST) 34 Stephen Decatur (STDE) 32 106: Jack Heinlein (EAST) win by forfeit (STDE) 113: Robert Kaminski (STDE) tech fall 17-0 over Caleb Erskine (EAST) 120: Sam Woertz (EAST) 2-0 decision over Josh Lawson (STDE) 126: Zach Danils (EAST) 8-2 decision over Jeremy Danner (STDE) 132: Jason Perez (EAST) pinned Robert Scafone (STDE) (5:55) 138: Andrew McKahan (STDE) 81 decision over Drequan Webb (EAST) 145: Adam McInerney (STDE) pinned Alex Daniels (EAST) (2:43) 152: Colby Palmer (EAST) pinned Jack Lanier (STDE) (0:52) 160: Gabriel Kim (STDE) 4-3 decision over Garrett Ennis (EAST) 170: Brett Kim (STDE) 9-1 major decision over Eddie BurghStahler (EAST) 182: Tyler Vansice (STDE) tech fall 17-2 over David Cussen (EAST) (2:59) 195: Dryden Brous (STDE) pinned Darrion Jenkins (EAST) (0:22) 220: Andrew Wade (EAST) 11-2 major decision over Gavin Payne (STDE)

285: John Kerns (EAST) pinned Jian Joobeen (STDE) (2:31) Stephen Decatur (STDE) 78 Colonel Richardson (CORI) 0 106: Double forfeit 113: Robert Kaminski (STDE) win by forfeit (CORI) 120: Josh Lawson (STDE) win by forfeit (CORI) 126: Jeremy Danner (STDE) win by forfeit (CORI) 132: Robert Scafone (STDE) win by forfeit (CORI) 138: Andrew McKahan (STDE) win by forfeit (CORI) 145: Christopher Klebe (STDE) win by forfeit (CORI) 152: Adam McInerney (STDE) win by forfeit (CORI) 160: Brett Kim (STDE) pinned Thomas Greenage (CORI) (2:35) 170: Tyler VanSice (STDE) pinned Henry Spies (CORI) (0:51) 182: Caleb Bourne (STDE) pinned Josh Draper (CORI) (0:29) 195: Dryden Brous (STDE) win by forfeit (CORI) 220: Jarren Massey (STDE) win by forfeit (CORI) 285: Jian Joobeen (STDE) pinned Skyler Wockenfuss (CORI) (1:07)

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Decatur boys’ team to do battle in Challenge

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 25, 2015) The Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball team will be competing in the annual Governor’s Challenge Holiday Basketball Tournament, slated for Dec. 26-30, at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center and surrounding high schools in Salisbury. The Seahawks are in the DMVelite Showcase Division, which includes 16 of the top teams from around the region. “We’re looking forward to the tournament. It’s a chance for us to work on some things,” said Decatur Coach BJ Johnson.

Decatur is scheduled to play Battlefield High School (Va.) on Tuesday at 5 p.m. and Bowie High School on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. “We need to rebound the basketball, make sure we come up with the loose balls and be a little more patient on offense,” Johnson said. “And we need to execute on offense.” One hundred boys’ and girls’ teams from Maryland, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and New York are set to participate in the tournament.

Other activities during the five-day competition include slam dunk, threepoint and skills challenge contests, giveaways for fans, Dr. Pepper sampling and door prizes. Admission cost is $10 per day, or $30 for a five-day pass. For more information, visit www.govchallenge.org. Decatur is 5-1 going into the tournament. The Berlin squad suffered its first loss of the season on Tuesday to the Pocomoke Warriors. Pocomoke led 18-8 at the end of the first quarter on its home court. Decatur outscored its opponent 18-7 in

the second quarter to go into the halftime break on top 26-25. The Warriors tallied 22 points and held the visiting Seahawks to 11 in the third quarter to take a 47-37 lead. Pocomoke won 72-59. “Pocomoke just outplayed us. They out-rebounded us and beat us to every loose ball,” Johnson said. “We just have to learn from it, regroup and get better.” Senior Torrey Brittingham scored 22 points and had five assists and five steals. Sophomore captain Kevon Voyles added 12 points. Keve Aluma, a junior captain, had 10 points and 13 rebounds.

SD girls’ indoor track squad places sixth; boys’ team 8th

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 25, 2015) The Stephen Decatur girls’ indoor track team placed sixth, and the boys’ squad finished eighth out of 20 schools participating in last Wednesday’s meet – the Pat Russo Invitational – at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill. The competition was held in honor of Pat Russo, former coach of the Decatur cross country and indoor/outdoor track programs. Both Russo, who retired a few years ago after 40 years of coaching, and his wife, Kay, were on hand for the event. “We had some good performances, but I think as a whole it wasn’t our greatest meet,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said. “I thought we did a pretty good job in the field events, but we seemed to struggle on the track a little bit.” Smyrna won the girls’ competition with 116 points. Decatur scored 40 points for sixth place. Senior Katie Hofman was the highest placer for the Decatur Lady Seahawks. She took top honors in the pole vault for the third consecutive meet.

Hofman vaulted 8 feet 6 inches. Junior Jillian Mitrecic finished fourth in the event (8 feet). Junior Bethany Williams placed second in the high jump (4 feet 8 inches), third in the long jump (15 feet 4.5 inches) and fifth in the triple jump (32 feet .75 inches). Mitrecic and juniors Brigitte Ardis, Claire Billings and Christina Romano crossed the finish line fifth in the 1,600meter relay race (4:38.89). Appoquinimink won the boys’ competition with 109 points. Decatur tallied 30 points for eighth place. Decatur juniors Cameron James and Chance Coley and sophomores Matt Alvarado and John Ford took third in the boys’ 3,200-meter relay race (9:05.10). Seniors Evan Haas (10 feet 6 inches), Hyunsoo Chun (10 feet 6 inches) and Jacob Ciurca (10 feet) finished third, fourth and fifth, respectively, in the pole vault event. The next indoor track meet is after Christmas break, on Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Worcester Country Recreation Center.

DONATION As part of its 2015 OCDC/Art David Memorial golf tournament, the Ocean City Development Corporation partnered with another local nonprofit organization, Coastal Hospice at the Ocean. A portion of the Oct. 7 golf tournament proceeds were donated to Coastal Hospice. Pictured are Chris Trimper, OCDC president, and Maureen McNeill, director of development for Coastal Hospice at the Ocean.

Decatur wrestlers to participate in South River Duals Continued from Page 29 weights, I knew they had us on the ropes … You look back and remember the ones you lost, not the ones you won,” Martinek said. “You get knocked down, you gotta get back up. “It’s a matter how you get back up. Are we going to cower and just think we’re some sort of average team? I don’t think we are. Or, are we going to come back and wrestle better and stronger? I think we can, it’s just a matter of will we,” Martinek continued. Decatur and Colonel Richardson stepped on the mat to go head-to-head next. The Colonels only had four varsity wrestlers, so they forfeited 10 matches. The Seahawks pinned their opponents in the other four matches. Brett Kim (160), VanSice (170), junior Jian Joobeen (285) and sophomore Caleb Bourne (182) won by pin. Decatur is scheduled to compete in the South River Duals, Dec. 29-30, in Edgewater. There are 10 teams participating, so Decatur will wrestle nine dual meets in two days. “We’re going to wrestle a lot tougher teams [than Easton and Colonel Richardson],” Martinek said. “We’ve got to get bonus points and stop giving up close one- and two-point matches.”

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SDHS TOP SCORER Stephen Decatur senior captain Dayona Godwin, center, broke the high school’s girls’ basketball all-time leading scorer record of 1,494, set by Elise Mercer (2001-2005), left, during last Tuesday’s game on the road against Crisfield. She was recognized on her home court before Monday’s game against Pocomoke in Berlin. Pictured with Godwin, from left, are Mercer; Dr. Susan Vickers, the first record holder; Godwin’s parents, Natasha Brittingham and Derek Godwin; Decatur Coach Kate Coates and former Coach Amy Fenzel-Mergott. PHOTO COURTESY KRISTIN VANKIRK

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SD girls’ basketball to compete in tourney

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 25, 2015) The Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball team is 5-1 going into the annual Governor’s Challenge Holiday Basketball Tournament, held Dec. 26-30, at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center and surrounding high schools in Salisbury. “We’re excited. It’s going to be really competitive,” said Decatur Coach Kate Coates. “It will be a good experience. “In the playoffs we face bigger teams from across the bay, but during the season we’re not exposed to teams like that, who are bigger and more physical,” Coates continued. The Lady Seahawks will play McDonogh at 3:45 p.m. on Saturday at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center.

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St. John’s (DC) and Walt Whitman will go head-to-head at 5:30 p.m. at James M. Bennett High School that night. The winning teams will face-off on Monday at 1:15 p.m. at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. The squads that lose on Saturday will meet on Monday at 1:15 p.m. at JM Bennett for a consolation game. One hundred boys’ and girls’ teams from Maryland, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and New York are slated to participate in the tournament. Other activities during the five-day competition include slam-dunk, three-point and skills challenge contests, giveaways for fans, Dr. Pepper sampling and door prizes. Admission is $10 per day, or $30

for a five-day pass. For more information, visit www.govchallenge.org. The Seahawks suffered their first loss of the season on Monday, falling to the Pocomoke Warriors by one point (37-36) in Berlin. “We trailed by about three to four points the entire game. We had so many opportunities, we just couldn’t capitalize,” Coates said. “We missed a lot of easy shots. It was kind of like there was a lid on the basket.” Pocomoke led 9-7 at the end of the first quarter and 16-12 at halftime. With about 18 seconds left in the game, Decatur trailed by three points. Senior captain Dayona Godwin was fouled shooting a three and stepped to the free-throw line. She missed the first shot, but hit the next two and the Seahawks were down by one with about 10 seconds remaining. They

had a chance to score in the final seconds, but the home team was unsuccessful. Sophomore Amya Mumford led Decatur with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Godwin tallied 11 and junior captain Lexie VanKirk had nine points and 10 rebounds. “I’m proud they never gave up,” Coates said. “They hustled and gave it their all until the final buzzer.” During the tournament, Coates said the Seahawks must be patient, go back to basic fundamentals and make adjustments throughout their games. Decatur needs to improve on the foul line, as well, she added. Against Pocomoke, the Seahawks were 12-for29 from the line. “The first six games we saw some good things. We just need to keep building on those,” Coates said.

WP boys’ team ‘on a nice little roll’

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Participating in Challenge ‘good experience’ Continued from Page 32 play Kings Christian at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, while Mardela and Kempsville (Va.) will compete at 11:45 a.m. “I don’t know much about the teams in our bracket. It kind of makes it more fun,” Geiger said Tuesday. “You never know who is going to show up. I couldn’t find out any information about Kings

Christian, so we’ll just have to wait and see and improvise as the game goes on.” The winners of each first-round match will go head-to-head on Monday, Dec. 28 at 1:15 p.m. at Wicomico High School. The losing teams will battle at 11:30 a.m. in the consolation game. Geiger said participating in the tournament is a good experience for

his team. He was a little concerned after Monday’s practice because all of his players have colds and they struggled running up and down the court. But, Geiger is hopeful that by the end of the week when the tournament comes around, they will be back to normal, he said. “I’m excited to be a part of the tournament again,” he said. “It’s really one

of the highlights of the year for me and I think the kids appreciate it as well.” Other activities during the five-day competition include slam-dunk, threepoint and skills challenge contests, giveaways for fans, Dr. Pepper sampling and door prizes. Admission cost is $10 per day, or $30 for a five-day pass. For more information, visit www.govchallenge.org.

Youth ice hockey tournament in Ocean City

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Dec. 25, 2015) Seventy-five to 90 ice hockey players, ages 10 and younger, will be participating in the Mite Beach Bash on the rink at the Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums on 118th Street, Dec. 27-29. Nine recreational teams from the Baltimore and Washington areas, as well as Virginia and Philadelphia, are scheduled to compete. For the first time, three teams consisting of all girls will take the ice. “Girls have played in the tournament before, but we never had all girls’ teams going head-to-head,” Tom LaTona, co-organizer of the Mite Beach Bash, said. “We are hoping to have at least 10 [girls’ teams competing] next

year and it’s a special opportunity for girls who have not had the opportunity to play against other girls.” LaTona said he can’t thank Danielle Mallon enough for taking the lead in getting two of the female teams together. This weekend, teams will compete 3 vs. 3 on the ice with a goalie and will play four games each by Tuesday morning. “The first two days of the tournament we try to create even matchups and the championship games will take place on Tuesday,” LaTona said. “We encourage winning, but the main focus is having fun.” Play will begin on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. All participants will receive a

medal, goodie bags and a pizza party, LaTona said. Autographed hockey sticks or pucks from Washington Capitals players, a weekend stay at the Carousel and a gift card from Greene Turtle will be raffled off. Tickets cost $1 each or get an arm’s length for $10. The drawing will take place mid-morning on Tuesday and winners must be present. Raffle and tournament proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., a leading researcher in the fight against childhood catastrophic illnesses including leukemia, sickle cell disease, pediatric AIDS and genetic immune disorders. This year, about $2,650 has been raised through ice hockey tourna-

ments with $3,000 to $4,000 total expected to be donated by Dec. 31. Before Halloween, 15 teams competed at the Carousel, which raised $1,000 for St. Jude. “One New York team decided to go on a four-hour flounder fishing trip in between their 10 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. games,” LaTona said. “It’s unheard of going fishing, except in Ocean City, in the fall.” Additional tournaments are slated for Jan. 22-24 and Feb. 19-21 at the Carousel. “This is where it starts,” LaTona said. “The stars you see on television usually started at a young age like this. It forms a foundation for a bright future and what better place than at the beach in Ocean City.”

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“The Doctor” Rick Bohs, right, and Steve Tomasco sit in the WEES FM 107.9 radio station at the Gold Coast Mall on 115th Street last Saturday.

WEES 107.9 radio brings nostalgia to local airwaves

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 25, 2015) In a radio studio at the Gold Coast Mall on 115th Street, five people, most of them retired, work together for one common goal: flooding the airwaves with nostalgia. The low-powered, nonprofit station WEES 107.9 has been taking the Ocean City area on a musical trip to the past for about a decade. Three times a week, volunteer disc jockeys play scheduled shows featuring music from the ’50s and ’60s. “It’s mostly a nostalgia hour with rock and doo-wop, but we do have a children’s hour,” said volunteer Rick Bohs, who DJs a show Saturday mornings. With a radio station united by fond music memories, there’s bound to be a divergence in those exact memories among DJs. Some shows are defined by an artist, as is the case with “Sinatra and Friends” on Friday evenings. Others feature specific genres such as “Roots of Reggae” or Dino Fradelos’ “Dean of Doo-wop” program. The other programs are inspired by particular eras, such as one aptly named show “’60s and beyond,” and allow for flexibility in what’s played. Bohs, under his DJ handle “The Doctor,” hosts a show called “Jukebox Memories” that features ’50s and ’60s music.

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In a radio studio at the Gold Coast Mall on 115th Street, five people, most of them retired, work together for one common goal: flooding the airwaves with nostalgia.

But with that broad spectrum, Bohs said there are some particular artists he keeps as staples in his twohour program. “I always play the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and stuff from the British invasion. There’s also the Four

Seasons, Beach Boys and early Elvis,” he said. He also likes to play some Motown and Philadelphia dance music, like the “Bristol Stomp,” to represent his hometown. “I try to play music you just don’t See LISTEN Page 36

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Dec. 25, 2015) In prior articles, we’ve discussed the affect student loan debt has on young homebuyers, especially millennials (those born between the early 80’s and the early 2000’s). This demographic can be affected in their ability to afford a home due to large student loan monthly payments that create a high debt-toincome ratio, and limits their ability to purchase. In June 2014, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum directing the Department of Education to propose regulations to further help struggling federal student loan borrowers manage their debt. On Oct. 27, the Department of Education issued a final regulation establishing a new income-driven repayment plan, the Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) Plan. The REPAYE Plan enables 5 million more Direct Loan borrowers to cap their monthly student loan payment amount at 10 percent of monthly discretionary income, without regard to when the borrower first obtained the loans. The REPAYE Plan improves upon the current Pay As You Earn Plan while extending its protections to all student borrowers with Direct Loans. “Helping student borrowers manage repayments so that loan debt is not a deterrent for pursing higher education has been a central theme for President Obama’s higher education agenda since the beginning of this Administration,” said Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. “REPAYE is one of a number of key national economic policies this Administration has implemented to make America again the leader in college graduates in the world, while preventing student borrowers from facing unmanageable student loan debt.” In addition to the monthly payment cap, REPAYE will forgive remaining debt after 20 years for those who borrowed only for undergraduate study and 25 years See REPAYE Page 26

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REPAYE improves upon current Pay As You Earn Plan Continued from Page 35 for those who borrowed for graduate study. The REPAYE Plan also will provide a new interest subsidy benefit to prevent ballooning loan balances for those whose income-driven payments cannot keep up with accruing interest. The REPAYE Plan became available to borrowers on Dec. 17. For more information on REPAYE, you can visit studentaid.gov/idr or contact your federal student loan servicer. Borrowers can apply for REPAYE—or any other income-driven repayment plan on studentloans.gov. Lauren Bunting is a licensed Realtor/Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.

Listen to WEES 107.9 on radio, online, on apps O’HARE TEAM DONATION The O’Hare Real Estate Team, with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, PenFed Realty in Ocean Pines, recently hosted an open house fundraiser at one of its listings in Ocean Pines. With the help of Ocean Pines, Berlin and Ocean City real estate professionals, The O’Hare Team raised $2,300 for the Lower Shore Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), a program of Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, Inc., a nonprofit organization, started in 2002 to try to effectively reach all abused and neglected children in Worcester County and to ensure that the children have a safe, permanent and loving home. Pictured, from left, are Janet Morse, Dan O’Hare, Sharyn O’Hare, Carole Spurrier, Steven Taylor and Brigitte Southworth.

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Continued from Page 35 hear a lot, not just the standards,” he said. WEES 107.9, asks for volunteers to help at the station during the shows – and that’s how Bohs got involved. “I just retired from Philly and it was something to do. I just do it for fun,” he said. In between scheduled shows, the system is automated, so there’s always music on the airwaves. The station is available on radio in Ocean City and Ocean Pines, and reaches as far as Roxana, Del. For those who tune in seasonally and want to catch the show all-yearround, WEES 107.9 is online or on several apps like TuneIn Radio, Simple Radio and Live365. There’s no rating system to measure how many listeners WEES 107.9 has, but Bohs is confident that people around the nation are enjoying the tunes. “Once I got a text from a friend in California that told me he caught my show and it was really cool. I have family and friends in New York and Jersey that listen in,” he said. Local residents have not shied away from telling the DJs how much they enjoy their show either. “Another time, Dino … ran into a guy who said that he listened to my show and thought it was great. He said his name was Boston Bill,” Bohs said. “I gave him a dedication on air.” To catch Bohs’ show “Jukebox Memories,” tune in Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Other programs include “Tracks of my Years” Tuesday at 4-6 p.m., “Dean of Doo-wop” Friday at 34:30 p.m., “Sinatra and Friends” Friday at 5:30-6 p.m., “Sounds of ’60s and Beyond” Friday from 6-7 p.m., and “Roots of Reggae” Saturday at noon to 4 p.m. For more information on WEES 107.9, go to www.wees.org or call 410520-0373 or 866-302-0373.

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cate meighan inside going out any of you reading this copy of OC Today are smack in the middle of one of the biggest holiday’s of the year, so to all of you celebrating, I hope you’re having the merriest of Christmases. I hope that you also were among the bajillion people I met last weekend at Ocean 98’s Listener Appreciation party held (of course) at Seacrets. If you were there, then I don’t have to tell you how packed it was and that the line to get in was, at times, four-people wide and wrapped around the building! I’m not surprised that so many of you came out to celebrate. The highlight of the entire evening was when Kevin Asbury dropped to one knee while onstage and proposed to his longtime love, Karen Holmes. For the record yes, those wedding bells will be ringing because she said “yes!” Ocean City is still celebrating this holiday season with Winterfest of Lights. The display features hundreds of animated, lighted displays at Northside Park on 125th Street, bayside and will be open through Jan. 3. After taking a 12-minute tram ride through the lights, you can grab hot cocoa inside the heated pavilion, browse Yukon Cornelius’ gift shop and have a keepsake photo taken with Santa. Winterfest of Lights is open daily at 5:30 p.m. and you can check out

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Visiting Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park on 125th Street on Sunday, from left, are Steven Rice and Christabella and Joanna Poular.

www.oceancitymd.gov for all of the fun details. Horse and Carriage Rides with Santa are also still running every Saturday and Sunday now through the end of December. The ride originates on the Boardwalk and it’s $10 for adults and children under 3 can ride free. Contact Randy Davis at 443-783-1409 for more information. Dunes Manor at 2800 Baltimore Ave. in downtown Ocean City has many special holiday events going on every weekend through the end of December. A full “Breakfast Buffet with Santa” is now being served on Saturday mornings from 8-10 a.m. for $14.50 a person. Children under 12 can eat for $7.25 and those under three are free. Dunes also has complimentary hot chocolate with Santa and his elf from 5-7 every Friday and Saturday and at 7:30 holiday movies are shown on the big screen. Check out www.dunesmanor.com for a full list of all of the holiday fun.

Planet Maze, the 33rd Street family fun center will be open from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily from Saturday, Dec. 26 through Saturday, Jan. 2. These extended holiday hours make squeezing in a fun game of laser tag in between your other festivities entirely possible. If you’re looking for a way to celebrate New Year’s Eve with your family in tow then don’t forget that Berlin has a yearly celebration and ball drop that begins on Thursday, Dec. 31 at 10 p.m. The festivities begin at the intersection of Main and Broad Streets as the historic downtown area is transformed into a mini version of Times Square. There is plenty to do here in OC and the surrounding area on New Year’s Eve. If you don’t already have plans, here is a full rundown on what’s happening where to help you out! Duffy’s Tavern at 130th Street and Coastal Highway in the Montego Bay Shopping Center is offering a special four-course dinner for

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cate meighan just $30. It includes soup, salad, dessert and, of course, an entree (selections include 14 oz. Prime rib, tuna Chesapeake and chicken florentine). Entertainment will be provided by DJ Mikey J. Duffy’s will also begin serving a New Year’s Day breakfast at 9 a.m. for those of you hungry after a night of partying. Call 410-250-1449 for more info. Bourbon Street on the Beach at 116th Street and Coastal Highway has an early bird special with $3 off all entrees from 4-6 p.m. with seating for its special menu beginning at 4 p.m. Before dinner, you can first kick off your evening with a special happy hour in the lounge from 3-7 p.m. while grooving to music by Oho. Live entertainment will be provided by Ricky & Lennon Laricci from 8 p.m. until midnight and, of course, there will be a champagne toast to ring in 2016. Bourbon Street will also have a New Year’s Day Hangover Party with Dave Sherman and Chris Button from 310 p.m. Check out www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com for more information. If you’re a fan of The Greene Turtle, you’ll be happy to know that both local restaurants have some New Year’s Eve fun planned. At The Original Greene Turtle at 116th Street and Coastal Highway, there will be dine-in-only specials, drink specials and JJ the DJ will be playing your favorites from 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. At The Greene Turtle West on Stephen Decatur Highway in West OC, there will also be a special

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Kevin Asbury proposes to Karen Holmes during Ocean 98’s Customer Appreciation Party last Friday at Seacrets on 49th Street.

menu and Funk Shue will be performing live. Both locations will have a champagne toast and party favors available at midnight. Clarion Resort at Fontainebleau Hotel at 101st Street and Coastal Highway is throwing a New Year’s Eve Gala that is sure to appeal to anyone that wants to usher in 2016 in the most formal way possible. A gourmet dinner will be served from 8-10 p.m. with an open bar from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. There will be dancing and live entertainment from 9 p.m. until 3 a.m. with Power Play in the Crystal Ballroom and First Class performing in Horizons/Ocean Club. Gala tickets are $145 per person and reservations for this special evening are required. To reserve your seats please call 410524-7500. The Princess Royale located at 91st Street, Oceanfront will be celebrating New Year’s with a gourmet dinner in the Palmetto Ballroom. You can enjoy a five-course meal and an open bar that will be extended for six straight hours, plus live entertainment by the Tommy Edwards Band. Tickets are $129

per person and you can reserve yours by calling 410-524-7777. Ropewalk located on 82nd Street and the bay will offer a special menu for a great evening out. You can enjoy special entrees, three-course meals and entertainment to keep you grooving from 9 p.m. until the last person leaves. Call 410-524-1009 for more info on Ropewalk’s festivities. BJ’s on the Water at 75th Street and the bay is one of the few places in town that isn’t making you secure a reservation well in advance. Instead it is striving to make New Year’s Eve a hassle-free experience. BJ’s will be serving its entire menu from 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. and DJ Fast Eddy will have you on your feet dancing from 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. and you can expect champagne and party favors at midnight. You can also spend New Year’s Day at BJ’s watching football and downing some of those infamous Bloody Mary’s. The fun begins at 11 a.m. and will continue until 1:30 a.m. The Bonfire at 71st Street and Coastal Highway will be opening at See CATE Page 40

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cate meighan Continued from Page 39 4 p.m. on New Year’s Eve for a very special buffet. Adults can eat for $39 and children ages 3-6 pay just $7.99, while kids 7-12 eat for just $15.99. Bonfire will also host a family New Year’s Eve special beginning at 8:30 p.m. If interested, you’ll want to call and make reservations for that at 410-524-7171. Longboard Cafe at 67th Street and Coastal Highway is celebrating with its third annual “It’s 12 O’clock Somewhere” New Year’s Eve party. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and a buffet served all evening long. Reduced drink prices, a champagne toast and live entertainment by Joe Smooth and John Remy will help to make this a fun night to remember for everyone. Tickets are just $55 and going fast so head on over to www.longboardcafe.net to reserve yours! Skye Bar at 66th Street and Coastal Highway will be having a two-story bash beginning at 9 p.m. Tickets are just $20 per person and the evening will include a cash bar, live entertainment by High Five Swan Dive and there will be free champagne and party favors at midnight. Call 410-723-6762 for reservations. Naturally, Fager’s Island at 60th Street bayside is gearing up for one heck of a party. $40 gets you through the door and once inside, you’ll find drink specials, a great menu and music by Everett Spells, The Loop and DJ Groove. The admission price includes a midnight champagne toast, party favors and a 2016 VIP card. Fager’s suggests that you “dress to impress” in fashionable attire and a coat check will be available. You can get your tickets for this special party online at www.fagers.com. KY West on 54th Street and Coastal Highway has a special evening planned to help you usher in 2016 in style. It will be serving a four-course meal, which comes with

HOROSCOPE a complimentary glass of champagne and party favors, plus DJ Roadie will begin spinning your favorites at 6 p.m. KY West is offering two separate seatings: those eating between 5-7 p.m. will pay $69 a person. If seated between 8-10 p.m. the cost is then $89 per person. Call 443664-2836 to make reservations now. Seacrets at 49th Street and the bay is also taking reservations for its New Year’s Eve bash. Full Circle, Jon Maurer Band and 9 Mile Roots will all be playing at the Tiki Bar, or you can catch Garden State Radio and JJ Rupp Band in Morley Hall Nite Club. Three DJ’s will also be spinning until 4 a.m. and, of course, Seacrets will have a champagne toast to ring in 2016. Check out HYPERLINK “http://www.seacrets.com/”www.s eacrets.com to make your reservations. 45th Street Taphouse Bar & Grille will be celebrating with a sixcourse beer pairing dinner. The courses range from wild mushroom bruschetta to filet mignon or crab cakes, and dessert is either eggnog crème brulee or white chocolate bread pudding. Each of the six courses is served with a 10-ounce brew. Taphouse is taking reservations for two different seatings on New Year’s Eve. The first at 6 p.m. is $50 a person and the second seating at 9 p.m. is $60 for each individual. Both seatings include a champagne toast and party favors. Call 443-664-2201 for reservations. Coins Pub & Restaurant in the 28th Street Plaza is planning a New Year’s Eve party that includes entertainment by Full Circle. Call Charlotte at 410-430-5401 for all of the details. Pit & Pub, also on 28th Street, will also be hosting a party for the locals. There will be no cover, happy hour drink prices and DJ Harvey Sinco will be spinning tracks from 8

p.m. until 2 a.m. Like so many other places in OC, Pit & Pub will be having a champagne toast and party favors at midnight. The Grand Hotel at 2100 Baltimore Ave. has two different celebrations on tap for you to choose from. There will be an open bar from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m., a hot and cold smorgasbord, with gourmet dinner being served from 8-10 p.m. and live entertainment by Debbie Thompson and the Trio at the Terrace Restaurant for $119 a person. At The Epic you can party from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. with an open bar, hors d’oeuvres and DJ David Colt to keep the party going. The cost of this night at The Epic is $75 per person and you can call 410-2896191 to make reservations for either party at The Grand Hotel. Cowboy Coast at 17th Street and Coastal Highway will be hosting a New Year’s Eve bash with Sam Grow performing live onstage. Ocean 98’s own DJ BK will be spinning your favorites all night long while you enjoy an open bar, special menu and free mechanical bull rides. Tickets are $60 per person and are available through www.ticketweb.com. Adolfo’s Restaurant at 13th Street and the Boardwalk will be ringing in the New Year with Rhonda Apple and Dale Britt. Call 410-2894001 for more info and to make reservations. Alex’s Italian Restaurant on Route 50 in West Ocean City will be serving a great menu that includes New York strip, rack of lamb, veal, chicken and center cut filet mignon. Reservations at Alex’s are suggested and you can make yours by calling 410-213-0303. Well, that’s it for not just this week, but also for 2015. See you all next year! If you have an event scheduled for 2016 or would like to see something in particular covered here then send me an email at cate@oceancitytoday.net.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Berlin Town plans to ‘crank it up a notch this year’ during event, Director Wells says

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Dec. 25, 2015) Berlin will ring in the new year on Main Street with a celebration including music, food trucks, trivia contests and giveaways on Thursday, Dec. 31. Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said the town would “crank it up a notch this year” during the event. Local businesses will donate items for prizes,

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and Wells promised an improved lights show. Dave Miller, who will host the event with DJ Big Al Reno, said he hopes to bring a “Dick Clark” atmosphere to the sixth annual bash. “Dick Clark was kind of an icon on New Year’s Eve,” he said. “Now all the kids know Ryan Seacrest, so maybe we’ll be sort of a Dick Clark meets Ryan Seacrest – the future meets the present.” A veteran host of several events in Berlin, this is Miller’s first year as New Year’s Eve emcee. “We’re going to have two mics – one on the stage and one working the crowd remotely to talk about some res-

olutions and some of the great things people have experienced in 2015,” Miller said. “We want to get a little back and forth with the audience to keep it fun and keep the crowd engaged.” The celebration starts at 9 p.m. and runs until 1 a.m. Food options abound, as Main Street Deli will stay open late, Rosenfeld’s Jewish Delicatessen and Crush ‘n Crab will operate food trucks, and Eastern Shore Kettle Corn will sell snacks. Additionally, the Atlantic Hotel will provide an outdoor bar. Portions of downtown Berlin will See ORGANIZERS Page 41

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Organizers expecting 3,000 to 5,000 revelers in Berlin Continued from Page 40 be closed, from Main and West streets to Main and Jefferson streets, starting at 5 p.m. Parking is available at town hall, St. Paul’s Church, the post office and the Main Street parking lots near Leaky Pete’s and Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services. Residents are encouraged to walk. Wells said she expected between 3,000-5,000 people, “depending on the weather.”

“It’s just a chance to be able to come downtown and see all your friends and neighbors, and to ring in the new year in America’s ‘coolest’ small town,” she said. “We’ll have fun with it,” Miller said. “Obviously there will be some comedic banter, but ultimately I think the event should be something that conveys the gratitude that we all have for our beautiful town, and for our families and friends.”

New Year’s Eve celebration, fireworks at Northside Park

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Dec. 25, 2015) No plans for New Year’s Eve? Why not head over to Northside Park and catch the Town of Ocean City’s fireworks show to ring in 2016. There will be live entertainment from Baltimore’s DJ Kutt, hot chocolate for a small fee, giveaways with a Coca Cola Boardwalk cruiser bicycle as the final gift, and an opportunity to ride through the Winterfest of Lights for the final time in 2015, which will have extended hours until midnight for the special occasion. “This is the fourth year we have hosted the event and the attendance continues to grow,” said Jessica Waters, communications manager for the Town of Ocean City. “The Winterfest New Year’s Eve event is a great place for families who are looking for something fun for all ages.” Winterfest of Lights has become a tradition for local residents and families vacationing during the holiday season. Many visit the award-winning festival each year to take the guided open-air tour through the 125th Street park accompanied by holiday tunes. Abbey Burger, an event sponsor located on 126th Street, will be offering food and drink specials throughout the evening.

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“It’s a perfect place for families who want to do something that is little to no cost,” Waters said. The New Year’s Eve festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. inside the Winterfest Pavilion. Winterfest of Lights runs nightly through Jan. 3, 2016 at Northside Park. Hours of operation are 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5:3010:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The cost to ride the train is $5 for adults. Children 11 and younger ride for free. “The New Year’s Eve fireworks show was recently added to the Winterfest of Lights and it has been a huge hit amongst residents and visitors who are looking for a fun way to ring in the new year,” Mayor Rick Meehan stated in a release. For more information, call the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department at 410-250-0125 or visit www.ococean.com/events. The Town of Ocean City’s Transportation Department will offer free bus services from 6 a.m. on Dec. 31 to 6 a.m. on Jan. 1. On Dec. 31, bus services will run every 20 minutes from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and every 10 minutes from 6 p.m. until 4 a.m. on Jan. 1. Busses on New Year’s Day will also run every 20 minutes from 4-7 a.m., at which time they will resume a normal winter service schedule of every 40 minutes.

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Ocean 98's Magellan, left, and DJ BK pose for a photo during the radio station’s Customer Appreciation Party last Friday at Seacrets on 49th Street.

Ocean 98's DJ Batman is joined by Carolyn Downey, center, and his wife, Cindy, during the radio station’s Customer Appreciation Party last Friday at Seacrets on 49th Street.

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Holli, Mike and Colt Ward stop by Duffy’s Tavern last Monday for the 130th Street restaurant’s Christmas party.

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Mike Evans, left, and Joe Oetel take care of customers attending Jonny's Pizza's Christmas party on Dec. 9 at the 56th Street restaurant.

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Bethany Moran and Trey Clayton enjoy hot cocoa during Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park on 125th Street, Sunday.

Connie William, left, Buddy Johnson and Kelly Boyce visit Duffy’s Tavern on 130th Street last Monday during the restaurant’s Christmas party.

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Duffy’s employees, from left, Beverly Criner, Brooke McClure and Lane Shoop work hard to keep patrons of the 130th Street restaurant happy.

Welcoming guests to Duffy’s Tavern on 130th Street last Monday, from left, are co-owners JR Emanuele and Matt Bayline and barstaff Bonnie Stockton and Rip Van.

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Ring in ‘16 by participating in AGH’s 22nd Penguin Swim

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Dec. 25, 2015) Hundreds of people will plunge into the ocean off 91st Street during the 22nd annual Penguin Swim on New Year’s Day, an event to benefit Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. “This event supports your local, not-for-profit hospital,” AGH Event Coordinator Alli Justice said. “It’s a bucket list kind-of-thing. We’ve grown the event exponentially and have added even more fun for the entire family.” There will be carnival games, girls dressed as mermaids, a costume contest, live entertainment by Harry O, a trick pony, ice art and games. “Erik Cantine is back again on Jan. 1 and plans to craft not one, but a few, ice art displays for us to enjoy at the event,” Justice said. In 2015, about 850 people plunged into the surf for the swim and raised more than $79,000 for the hospital (after expenses). There were 17 teams confirmed as of last Friday, but many people sign up late and register on New Year’s Day, Justice said. “We are hopeful that more will join us, especially with New Year’s Day falling on a Friday this year,” she said. “It’s a big beach so there is no cap to how many people can participate. The more the merrier, for sure.” Besides knowing that it’s all for a good cause, swimmers will have other incentives. Participants who raise $25 will receive a T-shirt, baseball hat or penguin lunch box. Swimmers who collect $50 can choose from pint glasses, a novelty hat or fleece mitten scarf. Those reaching $100 will take home a duffel bag, long sleeve shirt or drink tumbler. Swimmers who donate $150 will have the option of a fleece

blanket, sweatshirt or robe. A windbreaker jacket will be given to participants reaching $250, and anyone raising $500 or more will be able to choose one prize from each level, Justice said. The top three donors from each category, which includes individuals and adults, teams, businesses, community groups and 18 and under, will be awarded trophies and prizes. There will be a best costume contest and special recognition will be given to the oldest and youngest penguins. For the third year, participants who will be out of town on New Year’s Day can engage in a “virtual swim.” These penguins still raise money and register online, but must take a photo of their dip wherever they are and post it to social media sites. The photos will be shared during the event through a live feed. To show out-of-town photos on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, use the hashtag #OCPenguinSwim. Registration and check-in for the 2015 Penguin Swim starts at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan.1, at the Princess Royale Hotel on 91st Street, with the swim taking place at 1 p.m. It costs $25 per swimmer and each person will receive a 2016 Penguin Swim T-shirt. Early registration and advance check-in will be available on Thursday, Dec. 31, from 2-4 p.m. at the hotel. An award ceremony will follow the swim inside the Princess Royale atrium and there will be carnival games including frog hop, hoop shoot, football toss and ice corn hole. In addition, winners can pull a prize from a melting prize tree, Justice said. To sign up for the 2015 Penguin Swim or to make a donation, visit aghpenguinswim.org. The event can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/penguinswim or call the hospital foundation office with

Penguin Swim participants race in and out of the 41-degree ocean near 91st Street on New Year’s Day last year. Approximately 850 people participated in the 21st annual event and raised about $79,000 for Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.

questions at 410-641-9671. Organizers are always looking for sponsors and checks can be made out to the AGH Foundation and mailed to: 9733 Healthway Drive Berlin, Md. 21811. For more information on event sponsorship opportunities, call 410641-9671 or email ajustice@atlanticgeneral.org. Proceeds from the event support strategic plans started by Atlantic General Hospital and back its mission to improve individual and community health. The hospital has been providing health care to residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties in Maryland as well as Sussex County, Del., since May 1993. Since its inception, the Penguin Swim has raised more than $800,000 for the hospital.

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NOEL Community to host Christmas dinner By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Dec. 25, 2015) The NOEL Community will host its 18th annual Christmas Day dinner 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 Friday, Dec. 25, for anyone who is homeless, unemployed, underemployed, shut-in or needs a friend. “I truly enjoy being there,” said Katie Coffman, chairwoman of the NOEL planning committee. “You take a minute to look at your own life and count your blessings. It is a high-energy day with music, hugs and smiles. It’s a good place to spend Christmas.” There will be bacon, egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches on croissants, doughnuts and coffee available in the parish hall. Dinner will come in shopping bags with two options, including sliced ham, potatoes, macaroni and cheese, green beans, rolls and corn. Diners can also choose two sub sandwiches with chips and peaches. Options include turkey, ham or cold cut. Each dinner bag will have dessert inside as well. Tables will be set up in the parish hall for visitors to enjoy their meals, where there will also be music, holiday decorations and Santa Claus. “There is a need in Ocean City and a lot of people are underemployed or unemployed in the winter,” Coffman

said. “All the churches come together to provide food and companionship on Christmas Day.” Last year, donations and efforts from the community helped the NOEL (Nothing Other than Eating and Loving) Community distribute 240 cloth shopping bags each packed with precooked food for three meals, 100 sandwich bags with two meals included, 250 breakfast sandwiches, 200 doughnuts, and 75 meals were delivered to public service workers on Christmas Day. In addition to distributing more than 1,400 meals on Christmas in 2014, the organization also provides services to the community throughout the entire year by preparing and serving meals, working with local pantries and collecting food donations. The NOEL Community provides lunch every Saturday in addition to most Tuesdays and Thursdays. 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. Volunteers provided 5,400 meals on 76 days last year, which included sit-down meals and carry-out lunches

from the church’s Shepherd’s Crook food pantry. “I am relatively sure that number will be greater this year,” Coffman said. The NOEL Community is asking for monetary and food donations. Checks can be mailed to: 302 North Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Md., 21842. Donations of non-perishable food and toiletries from individuals and organizations will be accepted on Thursday,

Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 dinner, contact the parish at 410-2893453.

WCHS presents ‘12 Strays of Christmas’ adoption program (Dec. 25, 2015) The Worcester County Humane Society is holding a holiday adoption initiative, “12 Strays of Christmas” designed to highlight some of the shelter’s many adoptable cats. The 12 cats that have been chosen for this campaign will have a reduced adoption fee of $25. All the cats are spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations. The “12 Strays of Christmas” campaign will run through Jan. 5. “We have so many wonderful cats who continually get overlooked at the shelter,” said Sandy Summers, WCHS board member and volunteer. “We are

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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. 30: It’s About Time, 5 p.m. Dec. 31: DJ Fast Eddy, 9 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com Dec. 26: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 7-11 p.m. Dec. 31: O.H.O., 3-7 p.m.; Ricky & Lennon LaRicci, 8 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road Berlin 410-641-0600 www.oceandowns.com Dec. 26: Aaron Howell, 1:30-4:30 p.m.; Monkee Paw, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 31: Monkee Paw, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; DJ Bixler, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Aaron Howell Band, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

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SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City, 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com Dec. 26: Power Play, 5-9 p.m.; Big Bang Baby, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Bash w/ Jon Maurer Band, 9 Mile Roots, Garden State Radio, The JJ Rupp and Full Circle, 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside Ocean City, 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com Dec. 31: High Five Swan Drive WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 Dec. 27: TBA, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Bread pudding with southern bourbon sauce

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Dec. 25, 2015) There comes a time in life where change is inevitable. As a chef, one must be willing to expand their repertoire of possibilities. I must confess, desserts are not my forte; therefore, exploration is a must for accomplishment and conclusion. The holidays are a time for laughter and cheer and sugary treats are synonymous with festive occasions. My father and sister have quite a sweet tooth; mother and I can take it or leave it. However, dad can never figure out mom’s and my philosophy of several little slivers verses one “normal” slice. We know his words of wisdom are prophetically true, but habit is hard to break and vanity refuses to go. Bread pudding is a tradition in our house and dad demands excellence. The three major components are the bread filling itself, the silky custard and the luscious sauce that tops the infamous dessert. My father prefers bread pudding that has a crackly crust. This is an unusual twist that sets this recipe apart from other bread pudding recipes. Contrast is imperative if culinary fastidiousness is to be achieved. Challah, ciabatta, or brioche are the preferred choices of bread. This bread should be a couple days old; fresh bread can be dried out in the oven. Soaking most of the cubes of bread in custard is the essence of the pudding. On the other hand, topping the bread pudding with a layer of unsoaked bread changes the composition and highlights texture. Brushing it with melted butter and allowing it to cook in the oven reinforces the overall theme of crunchiness. Creamy custard is essential for delectable bread pudding. Discovery is upon us and knowledge is to follow. In this particular dish, a large amount of eggs are necessary for success. But this creates an eggy taste which is not an ideal foundation for the pudding. The culprit is the sulfur compounds found in the yolk and egg whites. The sulfur compounds in the yolk are more stable and less likely to break down; whereas the sulfur mixture in egg whites is more pronounced. The solution is simple; omit the egg whites. Egg yolks are the key to velvety custard. The sauce is the final stage and piece de resistance of the dish. Some prefer bread pudding without sauce, but dad and I both agree a sauce with a kick is a must. Bread pudding with bourbon sauce is a match made in heaven. There are only a few ingredients in the sauce so quality and perfection must reign supreme. Rich butter is mandatory, imitation margarine is not an option. Freshly

ground nutmeg and vanilla pair wonderfully with bourbon. While we are on the subject of bourbon, an important factor needs to be addressed. The amount of bourbon is personal preference. But the bourbon sauce is supported by a generous percentage of sweetened bread. As a result, the sauce needs a substantial spirited fortification to withstand the ratio of sauce to bread. Bread pudding with southern bourbon sauce is as decadent as they come. Pecans and golden raisins add variation and merriment. The warm sauce can be served directly on the pudding or on the side; options bring new life into classic recipes. Family is what makes the holidays special. Heirloom recipes are forever and flavor future generations with memories from the heart. This holiday season is bitter-sweet for our family. My father’s time is very limited and fate may have it so he will not be able to ring in 2016. But we are so grateful to have had him in our lives and know our emptiness will be softened with wonderful recollections. As a daughter, I have the responsibility to keep the legacy of my dad alive. As a chef, my style of cooking must reflect my father’s passion for food and his love for fellowship. That being said, may the true meaning of Christmas bless each and everyone of you and fill your table with love and joy. Merry Christmas. Southern Bourbon Sauce 1 large egg 2 tablespoons water 1 stick unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon good quality vanilla 1/3 cup good quality bourbon plus 1 teaspoon 2 pinches freshly grated nutmeg 2 pinches allspice 2 to 3 pinches kosher salt 1. Beat egg with an electric beater until foamy. 2. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, heat water, butter, sugar, vanilla, bourbon, nutmeg, allspice and salt. Stir occasionally until bubbly. Remove from heat and gradually beat egg into hot butter mixture. 3. Return to burner, bring to a boil and constantly stir until thickened. Serve warmed sauce directly over bread pudding or on the side. Bread Pudding 2 tablespoons light brown sugar ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon white sugar 10 cups challah, ciabatta, or brioche cut into 1-inch cubes 9 large egg yolks 4 teaspoons vanilla extract ¾ teaspoon kosher salt 2 ½ cups heavy cream 2 ½ cups whole milk ½ cup golden raisins 1/3 cup toasted pecans, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 2. Combine brown sugar and 1 tablespoon white sugar in a small bowl. Set aside. 3. Spread bread cubes in single layer on two rimmed baking sheets. Bake, tossing occasionally, until just dry (about 15 minutes). Halfway during the cooking process, switch tray position. 4. Cool bread cubes and reserve 2 cups. 5. Whisk yolks, remaining sugar, vanilla and salt in a large bowl. Whisk in cream and milk until combined. 6. Add remaining 8 cups cooled bread cubes and toss to coat. Add raisins and pecans and again thoroughly mix. Transfer mixture to 13by 9-inch baking dish and let stand for 30 minutes. Occasionally pressing

cubes gently into custard until the cubes are fully saturated. 7. Spread reserved bread cubes evenly over top of the soaked bread mixture and carefully press into custard. Brush melted butter over top of the unsoaked bread. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture evenly over the top of the buttered bread. Place bread pudding on a baking sheet and cook until custard has set, about 40 to 45 minutes. The instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the pudding should read 170 degrees. Transfer to a cooling rack and cool until the bread pudding is warm. Secret Ingredient - Inspiration. “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” — Lao Tzu

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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 25, 2015) In the spirit of the upcoming new year, Ocean City is creating a new tradition – hosting the annual Mayor’s Open House at the Performing Arts Center on New Year’s Day from 1 3 p.m. “It’s nice to do something different than before,” said Mayor Rick Meehan. “Right now, it’s the plan to host it at the Performing Arts Center in the future.” The Mayor’s Open House, originally a community event to give residents and property owners a chance to meet with the city’s officials, has been held at City Hall since 1997. It also served as a way for visitors and residents to become familiar with local officials. Last year broke tradition – the 2015 open house was held at the Performing Arts Center, which opened on 40th Street a few weeks before the new year. “It also introduced the center to the community as well. It’s a great central location in the city, unlike City Hall which is more downtown,” said Meehan. “It’s a great opportunity.” Last year’s open house was a success with about 1,200 people attending, according to Meehan. The Mayor’s Open House is also taking advantage of its two-tiered auditorium this year by hosting live music. Local musician Bryan Russo organized several area musicians of different genres in a free concert, including acts such as Bryan Russo’s Bargain Scotch, Mickey Justice, Tim Cooney and Lauren Glick’s vocal students. When it was moved to the Performing Arts Center, it was decided that the event needed to be revamped, explained Ocean City’s Communications Manager Jessica Waters. She said it would be like an informal variety show. “You could stay for 15 minutes or for the whole thing,” Waters said. “It’s a nice way for the mayor to thank the community. It’s money from their taxes; it’s a great way to honor them with a free concert.” In addition to entertainment, several organizations will be present, including the Ocean City Beautification Committee, the Ocean City Development Corporation and the Chamber of Commerce. Other important agencies, such as the

Beach Patrol and the Community Response Team, will be represented and mingling in the crowd. Outside the center, the Ocean City Fire Department will have equipment on display. The police department’s mounted and canine units, a popular attraction, will also be at the event. “This is a nice way to welcome the new year by meeting with department heads and exchange ideas, make connections or just have casual conversations,” Meehan said. “It’s a great way to meet people during this happy time.” The Mayor’s Open House is a free event and Center Plate will provide light refreshments. For more information about Ocean City town services and holiday closings, go to oceancitymd.gov.

Pines rec dept. plans bus trips

(Dec. 25, 2015) Leave the driving to Ocean Pines, with several bus trips planned by the recreation and parks department this winter. Take a trip to Washington, D.C. to watch “Matilda the Musical” at the Kennedy Center on Saturday, Jan. 9. Based on the Roald Dahl classic, the cost to attend is $120 per person, which includes a show ticket and transportation. Head back to The Kennedy Center on Saturday, Jan. 23 for “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder.” The fee is $95 per person, which includes show ticket and transportation. NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility will be the featured destination for a trip on Feb. 16. Tour companion Steve Habeger, a former employee at Wallops, will provide additional information during the facility tour. The cost is $35 per person. Additional trips are scheduled for March 22 and April 19. The buses for these trips, which are open to the public, will depart from the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. Reservations are required. For more information, call at 410-641-7052.

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New Year’s Day Beach Walk at Assateague

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Dec. 25, 2015) Shake off New Year’s Eve festivities while being surrounded by nature during Assateague Coastal Trust’s 36th annual Ilia Fehrer/Judy Johnson New Year’s Day Beach Walk at Assateague State Park on Friday, Jan. 1. The walk will also be a final 50th anniversary celebration of the Assateague Island National Seashore’s existence. Former National State Park Service Ranger, Chris Seymour, will be leading participants north, up the beach to scenic and pristine views, with Ocean City’s strip in the distance. Everyone will meet on the deck of the concession stand next to the beach, said Assateague Coastal Trust developmental director Steve Farr. “[Seymour] knows the island more than anyone,” Farr said. “It will be an educational, entertaining and invigorating day.” The retired park ranger has led the New Year’s Day Beach Walk for more than 25 years and only missed two years during that time due to a government shutdown and retirement. Keeping with the anniversary theme, Seymour will focus on “Happy Birthday” during the walk while talking about the life spans of Assateague animals and plants in addition to pointing out clues found on the beach that determine the age of Assateague. The walk has uncovered skeletons of sea life, clam shells thousands of years old, boat wrecks, dolphin carcasses and even a giant navigation buoy was spotted from Egg Harbor, N.J. throughout the last 35 years. The length and time of the beach walk varies, depending on the weather, but make sure to dress accordingly. The average time is about 1.5 to 2 hours. If it’s a nice day, Seymour can keep talking and walking. People can choose to walk as far as they want and turn back whenever. The ACT office started the tradition years ago, when the beach walk first began. Everyone who participated would sign a clam shell to record the memories. This started when only 20 people were participating. The shells are displayed in their office to remind everyone how special the New Year’s Beach Walk is to everyone involved. Anywhere from 100 to 400 people come out every year and the numbers fluctuate depending on the weather. Last year, 150 people participated. The history of the beach walk is as rich as Assateague Island itself. In the early 1970s, Judy Johnson formed the Committee to Preserve Assateague Island to draw attention to its beauty. Around the same time, Ilia Fehrer, of Snow Hill, came down to Assateague on New Year’s Day wanting to reconnect with the wilderness. She was an avid voice in preserving the wetlands and shorelines on Assateague Island. Her family continued to join every year, even coming down from Baltimore. The invite went out to Assateague Coastal Trust, formally the Committee to Preserve Assateague Island to join and See WALK Page 50

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Charity concert organizer looks to bring shows to OC

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Dec. 25, 2015) Stanley Gibson, creator of Stanstock Music Festival, a two-day charity concert in Baltimore, is looking to bring shows to Ocean City next year. Gibson is a resident of Berlin and former saxophone player who created a Facebook page in 2012 to locate musicians he played with throughout the years. When he woke up the morning after there were 180 musicians who had already joined the page, which has grown to 7,100 followers. “At around 3,000 musicians, I started thinking what can I do with the popularity,” Gibson said. “I asked them to do a music charity event. I received 100 responses and had to narrow it down to 40.” This past October, Stanstock held its third consecutive concert in Baltimore and Gibson would love to bring the event to Ocean City in 2016. Currently, Gibson is looking for a venue that can accommodate bands indoors and outdoors for continuous non-stop music. There also needs to be parking for at least 2,000 people. The event would take place on SatSee STANSTOCK Page 51

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Stanley Gibson, creator of Stanstock Music Festival, a two-day charity concert in Baltimore, is looking to bring shows to Ocean City next year. A resident of Berlin and former saxophone player, Gibson created a Facebook page in 2012 to locate musicians he played with throughout the years, which led to the formation of Stanstock.

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Continued from Page 49 members started participating. It became bigger and bigger every year. “It’s a family tradition that turned into an organization’s tradition. We just keep it going,” said Assateague Coastkeeper Kathy Phillips. The first beach walk was organized by Fehrer and Johnson on Jan. 1, 1980, the same year former President Jimmy Carter declared “Year of the Coast.” The New Year’s Day tradition is now named in their honor. “Part of what this walk is about is to remember our founders and their efforts to preserve Assateague Island,” Phillips said. “The continued goal of keeping the island undeveloped and natural.” Entry into the park is free for the New Year’s walk, and hot chocolate and cookies will be offered at the end. “It’s a great way to get outdoors after a social evening,” Farr said. “Assateague is a beautiful island to walk on and its a good way to get blood flowing for the new year.” Meet ACT staff and Seymour at the Assateague State Park concession stand at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1 to join the walk. From Route 50, follow Route 611 south across the Verrazano Bridge, then drive to the end of the road and turn right into the State Park’s parking lot. Call ACT at 410-629-1538 or visit ACTforBays.org for more information.

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Stanstock Music Festival may come to resort in 2016 Continued from Page 50 urday and Sunday sometime between April and September. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am hoping it will draw people to the resort,â&#x20AC;? Gibson said. In addition, organizers are looking for food vendors and local sponsors in Ocean City. Each band will play for an hour and Gibsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stage crew can get them switched over in 10 minutes flat. This year in Baltimore, more than 200 bands were vying for a spot with slots for 50, Gibson said. National recording act and 80s band the Ravyns performed at Stanstock along with Tommy Vann and the Boss Band. Also, Blind Wind made an appearance, which is a father-son duo, a week after the boy had surgery. He became the Stanstock MVP and was presented tickets to an opera. Gibson hopes to land Crack the Sky for 2016. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This community has become more than just a Facebook page,â&#x20AC;? Gibson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone looks out for everyone else and lends support.â&#x20AC;? All genres of music are represented including rock, blues, jazz, funk, country and pop from the last five decades. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been shown so much respect for what I am doing,â&#x20AC;? Gibson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had someone write me a check for $4,000.â&#x20AC;? All money raised from the concerts have gone to charities in the Baltimore area including the Nicole Van Horn Trust Fund, Catch A Lift and the Wounded Warriors Project. For the Ocean City concert, Gibson will donate to local charities and already set his sights on Small Miracles in Berlin, an organization that helps disabled people by making their homes more handicap accessible at no charge or at a price the person can afford. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They came and did extensive work for me to continue to live independently in my own home,â&#x20AC;? Gibson said. Stanstock was officially recognized as a 501c3 nonprofit organization earlier this year and Gibson was inducted into the Maryland Entertainment Hall of Fame for his efforts. Gibson employs a staff of 75 people who provide their own sound equipment, stages, lighting and backline for all shows. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do this for anything,â&#x20AC;? Gibson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It just keeps me going.â&#x20AC;? Visit www.stanstock.org or email Gibson at ocitystan@gmail.com for more information. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

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ARTISAN FAIR A large crowd turned out for the Holiday Artisan Fair at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street on Dec. 5. It coincided with the First Friday art opening on Dec. 4 and continued into Saturday. Many of the artisan works are still available in the gift shop at the Arts Center. Pictured are Dee Dobson, left, and Patti Backer.

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KIWANIS DONATION EXHIBIT WINNERS Winners of the Worcester County Arts Council's juried art exhibit themed “Small Wonders,” from left, are Joan Stockman, Karen Dimaio, Priscilla Zytkowicz, Mitzi Ash, Janet Trimper and Martha Graham.

Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Honorary Director Pat Barrett accepts a $300 donation presented by President Mark Joseph of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City to be used for "Education & Outreach" children's programs.

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COOL OUTFITS Mike Johnson's third graders, Claire Cutlip and Mara Minkey, celebrate meeting the Showell Elementary School monthly Discipline Challenge by enjoying a Mismatched Spirit Day.

GALA CELEBRATION Sons of Italy members from Lodge #2474 in Ocean City attend the Son's of Italy Columbus Day Gala at the Valley Mansion in Hunt Valley, where they saw their president receive the National American Award for the Outstanding Member of Sons of Italy on Oct. 31. Pictured, from left, are Armando Graziosi, past president of SOI and his wife, Barbara, SOI Vice President Vito Potenza and his wife, Donna, and SOI Treasurer Joan DeMarco, SOI Social Chair Mary Ellen Arena and her husband, Bob Arena.

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BOOK CHARACTER DAY Worcester Prep Lower School (Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade) celebrated “Book Character Day” on Nov. 13. To encourage a love of reading, teachers and students dressed as their favorite book characters for the day. In addition to elaborate costumes, each homeroom participated in a “Decorate Your Door Contest” following the theme, "Carnival of Books." WPS fourth grader Vanesska Hall, left, dresses up as the white rabbit from her favorite book, "Alice in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, and Pre-kindergartener Caroline Burbage dresses as Camilla Cream from her favorite book, "A Bad Case of Stripes" by David Shannon.

BOARD MEMBERS RECOGNIZED During the Nov. 8 Change of Watch dinner and dance at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club, the 2016 board members were recognized. Pictured, in front, from left, are Commodore Doris Lloyd and Director Nancy Engelke; second, row, Director Steve Stein, Secretary Janet O’Brien and Rear Commodore Pat Marchesiello, and in back, Editor-in-Chief Dave Lloyd, Treasurer Fred Heinlen, Fleet Captain Walt Lischak, Vice Commodore Rich Marchesiello and directors Tom Southwell and Stuart Glassman. Not pictured is Director Tim Collins.

YOUNG WRITERS Mara Minkey and Shayne Adkins share their writings during a recent Writer's Workshop Celebration in Mike Johnson's class at Showell Elementary School.

DAR HONORS VET NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE The Worcester County Commissioners present proclamations to representatives from three area Native American tribes recognizing November as Native American Heritage Month and Nov. 27 as Native American Heritage Day. Pictured are John Looking Fox Baldwin, in front; second row, from left, Sandi Turtle Foot Ennis, Diane Singing Fire Wolf Woman Baldwin, Beverly Little Hawk Council and Clarence Long Wolf Tyler; third row, Kaitlyn Ennis and Mary Little Deer Hall; fourth row, Vivian Spirit of the Butterfly Tyler, Commissioner Diana Purnell and Mike Fierce Arrow Hinmon; and in back, Commissioners Ted Elder, Chip Bertino, Bud Church, Jim Bunting and Joe Mitrecic.

The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honored Vietnam War veteran Sgt. Frank Bolen, USMC, during a recent luncheon meeting at the Atlantic Hotel. Several chapter members had volunteered with Sgt. Bolen last spring at the Ocean Pines Veterans Memorial and invited him to be the chapter’s National Defense program speaker in November. Regent Barbara Greene May presented him with a DAR certificate recognizing his service during the Vietnam War, a Vietnam veteran lapel pin and copy of the presidential proclamation for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Pictured, from left, are May, Liz Bolen and Sgt. Bolen. The General Levin Winder Chapter is a Commemorative Partner of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration authorized by the U.S. Congress to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. More information on this program can be found at www.vietnamwar50th.com.

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Patient room to be named in honor of Fields

(Dec. 25, 2015) The kindness of one woman will help create a home for many people she will never meet. Elinor Adkins Fields died in October 2014 and in her will she included a contribution that will help build Coastal Hospice at the Ocean. In recognition of that gift, a patient Elinor Fields room will be named in her honor. Fields was a professional hairdresser and not a wealthy woman. After her husband, Cleveland Fields, died 25 years ago, she lived alone. Her neighbor, Colin McAllister, started helping her with chores. As the 96-

year-old woman became frail, McAllister made her a promise: He would make it possible for her to stay in her home, even in her final days. “Because of Coastal Hospice, we were able to do that,” McAllister said. McAllister recalled his neighbor as a “fiercely independent” person who was proud to be a Berlin native and help the community she called home. “She was a classic Eastern Shore woman,” he said. “She loved cooking and crafts, and she was a huge dog lover.” Both Fields and her husband were patients of Coastal Hospice when they died. Like many women in their 90s, Fields had lost friends over the years and made modest donations to Coastal

Hospice in their memory. She continued her commitment to the nonprofit with a generous gift in her estate. “We are honored by Mrs. Fields’ generosity. I wish I could thank her in person,” said Alane Capen, Coastal Hospice president. “By including Coastal Hospice in her estate, she will be helping us care for people who don’t have the kind of support she received from Mr. McAllister. When we complete construction of Coastal Hospice at the Ocean, patients will receive medical, emotional and spiritual support in a room that bears her name.” Coastal Hospice is in a capital campaign to build Coastal Hospice at the Ocean, a hospice residence and outreach center in Worcester County that

will serve the four counties of Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. The campaign includes a variety of naming opportunities: A gift of $50,000 can be memorialized in the naming of a patient room. Founded in 1980, Coastal Hospice is a nonprofit health care organization that cares for individuals facing lifelimiting conditions but who want to remain as active and engaged as possible. Coastal Hospice cares for patients in their home, nursing home, assisted living facility or at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. The organization serves Wicomico, Worcester, Dorchester and Somerset counties. More information is available at CoastalHospice.org.

Vote for favorite home in OP display contest

(Dec. 25, 2015) Ocean Pines residents have the chance to vote for their favorite of 22 Ocean Pines homes that have been decked out, lit up and covered in holiday cheer for the community’s annual “Light up the Pines” outdoor display contest. Participants in the contest, sponsored by Choptank Electric Cooperative and the Ocean Pines Association, are competing for prizes in four categories including “Top-

Notch All-Around,” “Most Creative,” “Most Lights” and “People’s Choice.” The winner in each category will receive a $50 gift certificate to The Cove at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club and a $25 Choptank electric bill credit. Guest judges from Choptank will be selecting the winners in the “TopNotch All-Around,” “Most Creative” and “Most Lights” categories. Ocean Pines residents will select the “Peo-

ple’s Choice” winner by emailing their choice to info@oceanpines.org or by posting it to the Ocean Pines Association Facebook page. This year’s contestants, who will each receive two LED lightbulbs courtesy of Choptank, include 122 Camelot Circle, 11 Mayflower Court, 24 Offshore Lane, 17 Boatswain Drive, 259 Ocean Parkway, 5 Oxford Court, 28 Moonshell Drive, 76 Ocean Parkway, 13 Sloop Lane, 4

Martinique Circle, 63 Boston Drive, 29 Liberty Street, 2 Wareham Court, 110 Windjammer Road, 6 Brookton Lane, 71 Seafarer Lane, 5 High Sheriff Trail, 23 Harlan Trace, 11 Stonemeadow Court, 10 Leigh Drive, 38 Boatswain Drive and 33 Whaler Lane. The deadline for voting is Thursday, Dec. 31. A map marked with the contest entries may be found at www.OceanPines.org.

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MCBP’s Spokescat campaign now underway Organization looking for charismatic, photogenic feline for promo literature

(Dec. 25, 2015) Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) has launched a Spokescat campaign to raise awareness on the importance of keeping feline companions inside. The organization is looking for a charismatic and photogenic cat to be its spokescat to use in promotional literature. The winning cat will have a photo session with photographer Tina Walas. Artist Ralph Hastings will take one photo and stretch it on canvas for the owner to

display. The winning cat’s owner must give MCBP the rights to use the photos from the photography session. To register a cat for the campaign, visit www.mdcoastalbays.org, and then have friends and family vote for their favorite cat. Outdoor and feral cats worldwide are credited with killing more than a billion birds each year and are partially responsible for the extinction of at least 33 avian species. In the U.S. and U.K., studies have shown that feral and outdoor cats can make upward of 10 kills a month of local birds and small

mammals. And according to researchers, that number is probably on the low side. The Maryland coastal bays hosts 360 types of birds. The watershed provides a significant passageway for winter migratory birds. Those with the good intention of feeding winter visitors with bird feeders provide outdoor cats easy access to an unsuspecting guests. Allowing cats to roam outdoors is not only harmful to birds; it can significantly shorten the pet’s life. Potentially deadly dangers—parasites, catching diseases from other cats, being hit by cars, stolen by strangers, attacked by predators, or

just plain getting lost—are constant threats to an outdoor cat. Obviously, due to large feral colonies, keeping domestic cats indoors doesn’t solve the problem, but it’s a start. The MCBP is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the five coastal bays behind Ocean City and Assateague Island through restoration, preservation and education. Visit www.mdcoastalbays.org for more information on how to help protect our bays. For more information on the contest or other MCBP programs, contact Sandi Smith at sandis@mdcoastalbays.org or 410-213-2297 ext 106.

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■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 2 a.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood yearround, fresh local produce. ■ KY WEST BAR & RESTAURANT, 5401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ky West is becoming the local's fine dining and casual fare destination. Ocean City's best veal chop, the freshest seafood and great pasta dishes. Our experienced chefs deliver the finest in cuisine nightly. Ky West has a fine dining side, as well as a beautiful bar best described as New York funky chic. Whether you chill out on our sofas, hang in the bar, or grab a table, Ky West will provide excellent food & drink for a great dining adventure. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443 664 5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / We are the locals favorite serving lunch and dinner. Longboard Cafés menu offers unparalleled flare from the lite fare to dinner entrees — offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads … even a popular "veggies" menu featuring their famous wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with the finest ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MIONE’S PIZZA & ITAILIAN RESTURANT, Route 50 (Tanger Outlets), West Ocean City 410-2132231 / www.mionesoc.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Beer, wine / Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. 67th Street (Town Center), Ocean City 443-664-6635 / Beer, wine / Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. Come and enjoy family New York style pizza, subs and pasta. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Eat in or carry out. ■ OC WASABI, 33rd Street Plaza, Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-7337 / www.ocwasabi.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / OC’s freshest, steamed sushi and sashimi and Japanese cuisine. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 411 p.m. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, yearround. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s newest spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving lunch and dinner in relaxed 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 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted except 6-9 p.m. / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Family friendly dining with a rotating oyster list and seafood creations paired with our fresh fruit crushes and extensive craft beer menu. Takeout available except between 6-9 p.m. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000 / www.carouselhotel.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., featuring a wide variety of entrees, seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ SHRIMP BOAT, 9924 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City 410-213-0448 / shrimpboatoc.com / $- $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reser-

vations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / Steamed crabs and shrimp. Full menu featuring homemade soups, salads, seafood appetizers, fish and shrimp tacos, crab cakes, sandwiches, seafood dinner entrees, burgers and wings. Fresh seafood market with daily shrimp specials. ■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. Locally sourced, freshly prepared. Award-winning brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections. Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Enjoy lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare in the Skye, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Amazing views of Ocean City, the ocean and bay with spectacular sunsets overlooking Sunset Island. Celebrate happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with great food and drink specials. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / 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/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club in a gorgeous bayfront setting, specializing in coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. for dinner. Open Friday-Sunday at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch buffet. Friday and/or Saturday, live entertainment. Sunday brunch buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy Hour Thursday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Huge menu; something for everyone. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. The best happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ TOKYO SEAFOOD BUFFET, 131st Street (formerly JR’S North), Ocean City 410-390-5939 / $$ / V-MCAE/ No reservations required / Full bar/ OC’s largest seafood, all-you-can-eat buffet featuring soups, raw sushi and sashimi, steamed and baked seafood along with classic Chinese entrees and many classic desserts and fruits. Friday through Sunday buffet features hot steamed snow crab legs. ■ TONY LUKES, 33rd Street, Ocean City 410-524 0500 / www.tonylukes.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our restaurant offers authentic cheesesteaks, roast pork and chicken cutlet sandwiches, burgers, salads and desserts at family friendly prices. Eat in and carry out. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. An elegant 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 featuring Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 47p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ VINNY’S PIZZA & ITALIAN GRILL, 25th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 410-390-3713 / www.vinnyspizzaanditlaiangrille.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / Serving lunch and dinner. Our restaurant offers authentic Italian food featuring subs and fabulous authentic Italian entrees. Hand tossed, made from scratch pizzas. Family friendly, eat in and carry out. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Old World saloon-type feel, Whisker’s is famous for its Certified Angus®burgers and delicious casual fare, as well as its entertaining atmosphere and photo lined walls of famous and infamous “whiskers.” Enjoy flat screen TVs to watch your favorite sports. 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.

SAT. Dec. 26 — On the Ocean City Boardwalk, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 5-27. Take a ride with Santa in his big, red sleigh. Cost is $10 for adults and free to kids 3 and younger. Reservations: Randy Davis, 443-783-1409.

HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES WITH SANTA

MODEL TRAIN DISPLAYS — Delaware

meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly. Info: Bett, 410-202-9078.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, noon to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Info: Rob, 443-783-3529.

Seaside Railroad Club, Clayton Crossing, 32422 Royal Blvd., Dagsboro, Del., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., year round. See five layouts. Info: Bill Ziegler, wjziegler1@verizon.net or 302537-0964.

HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES WITH SANTA

8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for allyou-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices. Info: 410-524-8196.

SUNDAY NIGHT SERENITY AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Woodlands in

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post

FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. Info: 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006.

SUN. Dec. 27

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS #169 — At-

lantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Group is a 12-step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial

— On the Ocean City Boardwalk, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 5-27. Take a ride with Santa in his big, red sleigh. Cost is $10 for adults and free to kids 3 and younger. Reservations: Randy Davis, 443-783-1409. Ocean Pines, Independent Living Apartment Building, 1135 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 7:30 p.m.

MON. Dec. 28

WRITING FOR WELLNESS — Ocean Pines

library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:30-3 p.m. No prior writing experience needed. Info: Don Winslow, 410-208-6613.

WINTER SOCCER CAMP — Northside

Park Recreation Complex, 200 125th St. in Ocean City, Dec. 28-30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to boys and girls ages 616 years. All campers receive a soccer ball, T-shirt and plenty of giveaways. They will also receive a 4x6 photo with their coaches, a certificate of completion and a pizza party. Cost is $70 for Ocean City residents and $81 for non-

residents. Register: www.oceancitymd.gov or stop by Northside Park. Info: Lynda Brittingham, 410-2500125.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING — Berlin group No. 169, Atlantic Gen-

eral Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083.

SOCIAL 1 1/2 — Bethany United

Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, Mondays, 6:308 p.m. Christian social club for those 50 and older are welcome to enjoy games, activities, bike rides, prayer and friendship. Info: 410-641-2136 or Bethany21811@gmail.com.

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Cho-

rus, Sweet Adeline’s, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410-641-6876.

TUES. Dec. 29

STORY TIME — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. Info: 410-641-0650.

EARLY STEM STORIES & ACTIVITIES — Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 10:30 a.m. Stories, activities and crafts that introduce children, 3 and older, to science, technology, engineering and math. Info: 410-957-0878. Berlin group 331, Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5:30-7 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING -

meets weekly. Info: jeanduck47@gmail.com.

ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE - WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 5 p.m. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. Info: dillon128@aol.com.

WED. Dec. 30

STORY TIME — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org.

MODEL TRAIN DISPLAYS — Delaware Seaside Railroad Club, Clayton Crossing, 32422 Royal Blvd., Dagsboro, Del., Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m., year round. See five layouts. Info: Bill Ziegler, wjziegler1@verizon.net or 302-5370964.

BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, rear of the Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo. Info: 410-250-2645.

DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB — Meets every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by dancing 6:30-9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Info: 302-200-DANCE (3262). KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY — Meets every

Wednesday at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at

FOOTWORKS ASSEMBLY As part of Maryland’s Young Audiences Arts for Learning Program, Worcester Prep’s Lower School was treated to an interactive assembly by the Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble on Nov. 19. Footworks is a professional touring company that has entertained audiences throughout the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Japan, since 1979. Its repertoire is an array of dances including step, African Boot dancing, Irish Step, hamboning and hoofing, which are all performed to live acoustic music. Pictured are Worcester Prep’s Lower School students, Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, interacting with entertainers from the group.

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CALENDAR 8 a.m. Info: 410-641-7330 or www.kiwanisofopoc.org.

month. All are welcome. Info: 443944-6701.

BAYSIDE BEGINNINGS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Ocean Pines Com-

COMPUTER AND E-READER INSTRUCTION — Ocean City library, 10003

OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING — Captain’s Table Restaurant

POSITIVE OUTLOOK THRIFT SHOP — Positive Outlook Thrift Shop, 12637 Ocean Gateway, Trlr 2, West Ocean City, Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located next to Seaside Christian Academy behind White Marlin Mall. Info: 410-251-6971. Sponsored by OC Baptist Church.

munity Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:30 p.m.

Coastal Highway. Staff offers individual computer or E-Reader instruction by appointment: 410-524-1818.

in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, 6 p.m. Info: 410-641-1700 or kbates@taylorbank.com.

ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE - WOC

Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, noon. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. Info: dillon128@aol.com.

THURS. Dec. 31

NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS — Northside Park, 200 125th St. in Ocean City, midnight. Fireworks accompanied by live entertainment, hot chocolate and an opportunity to ride through the Winterfest of Lights. The Winterfest Express hours will be extended to midnight. Info: 410-250-0125.

ONGOING EVENTS WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS — More than

one million holiday lights throughout Ocean City, Nov. 19 through Jan 3, 2016. The heated Winterfest Village Pavilion at Northside Park, 200 125th St., features hot chocolate, the Yukon Cornelius gift shop, photos with Santa and the Winterfest Express. Tour the hundreds of animated, lighted displays. Cost is $5 for adults, children 12 and younger ride free. Hours are Sunday through Thursday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Info: 800-626-2326, 410-250-0125 or www.ococean.com. Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., during December. Schedule an individual tutorial: 410-641-0650.

ONE-ON-ONE E-READER INSPIRATION —

Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, the third Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m. Also held at the Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., the fourth Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. Open to anyone who has

SUICIDE GRIEVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP —

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HAPPY RETIREMENT Mail carrier Don Chelton, pictured with Postmaster Terri McWilliams, recently retired from the Ocean Pines post office. During his 26-year career as a mail carrier he has served Berlin, Whaleyville and Crisfield. Every year on Mother’s Day he would bring in a vase of flowers for all the moms. He was often quoted saying, “Everyday should be Mother’s Day and Veteran’s Day.” His new quote as of now is “Life is good but retirement is better.” lost a friend or loved one to suicide. Free of charge. Info: 410-726-3090 or www.choosetolivemaryland.org.

WSW SUPPORT GROUP — OC Office,

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

FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES — Temple Bat

Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, every Friday, 7:30 p.m. A reform Jewish Synagogue. Info: 410-6414311.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT & ADVOCACY GROUP — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church,

10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, noon to 1:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of every month. Info: 410-524-7474.

WORCESTER COUNTY PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines li-

brary, 11107 Cathell Road, second Tuesday of each month, 2:30 p.m.

Speakers, exercise, discussions and more. Info: 410-208-3132.

STAR CHARITIES MEETING — Ocean

Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m., on the first Friday of each month. Meeting of volunteers. Info: Anna Foultz, 410-641-7667.

AUMC THRIFT SHOP — Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City. Now open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 410289-4458. Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Accepting donations of gently worn clothes and small household items.

THE SHEPHERD’S NOOK THRIFT SHOP —

PINE’EER CRAFT AND GIFT SHOP OPEN — Pine’eer Craft and Gift Shop, White

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

AARP — Ocean City AARP 1917 meets

meets monthly on the first Monday at 7 p.m. at the West Ocean City Fire Station, second floor, Keyser Point Road. New members welcome. Info: Denise, 443-359-2014 or any Ladies Auxiliary member.

Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Shop will be open every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and every Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring the latest creations by members of the Pine’eer Craft Club. the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at the Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St., Ocean City. Social begins at 9:30 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m. Info: aarp1917.org.

NAACP MEETINGS — NAACP meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each

OCVFC LADIES AUXILIARY — The group

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

FRIENDS OF THE OCEAN CITY LIBRARY —

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REQUESTED Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan FY 2017 through FY 2021 Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the REQUESTED Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal year (FY) 2017 through FY2021. The CIP is a planning document the County will use in preparing future operating budgets, to anticipate future financial needs of the County and to identify possible funding resources. Inclusion of a project in the CIP does not constitute a guarantee of funding from the County. Some capital projects will be added, deleted and/or amended as necessary. As with the Operating Budget, the projects for each fund have to be balanced with the resources available in that fund. Copies of the Worcester County REQUESTED Capital Improvement Plan for FY2017 through FY2021 summary may be obtained from the Worcester County Administration Office, Room 1103 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 or online at www.co.worcester.md.us. For additional information, please contact the County Administration Office at (410) 632-1194. The public hearing will be held on: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863

DECEMBER 25, 2015

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

HELP WANTED

Customer Service Position Must have experience in customer service, punch out and trim. Valid driver’s license and transportation are required. Apply in person Beachwood Inc., 11632 Worcester Hwy., Showell, MD 21862

Hiring RN’s & GNA’s

All shifts. Please stop by to fill out an applications or fax your resume to 410-6410328. No phone calls, please. Come and find out why we are the area’s only CMS 5-Star rated skilled nursing facility.

HELP WANTED MODEL CASTING

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Female applicants must be 5'8" or taller and fit a size 2 dress and size 25 jean. Male applicants must be 6' or taller and fit a size 32"-34" pant.

All applicants must be of legal working age. Work permits required for anyone under the age of 18. Email your name, contact info, age, height and sizes with a head shot and full length shot to: models@southmoonunder.com. We will contact you if you fit the criteria.

Thank you for your interest.

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WCDC

A non-profit organization that provides opportunities to adults with disabilities has the following full-time openings: Food Services Instructor/Driver – serve as instructor in the kitchen, provide supervision and training to the individuals, manage all menus, order foodstuff and prepare meals for the day program alongside the individuals. Must have cooking experience and a clean and valid driver’s license. Residential Coordinator – serve as lead staff person in the home, responsible for planning and supporting the individuals in their daily activities. Must have a clean and valid driver’s license and experience in DDA field. To apply, submit resume to Nicole at dobelstein@wcdcservices.org Or mail to WCDC, Attn: HR, PO Box 70, Newark, MD 21841 Or drop it off at our day program8545 Newark Rd, Newark, MD 21841

CLASSIFIEDS CALL 410-723-6397

HELP WANTED

***PLUMBER WANTED*** *******TOP PAY******* *FOR THE RIGHT PERSON* Reputable HVAC company is looking for a Professional Plumber to serve the Delmarva area. 401K, Health Benefits, Bonuses and Plenty of Overtime if you want it. Clean Criminal Record & Drivers License are required. Drug Free Environment. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY Call 443-497-1953

Experienced Tree Climber

Busy northern Worcester County tree company has an immediate opening for an experienced tree climber. Must have experience in removals, trimming, rigging and bucket operator. MUST have valid driver’s license and be able to pass DOT physical and drug test. Call Jeff 443-235-0915.

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RENTALS

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YR, Large 5BR/4BA Apt. Off 104th St., $1600/mo. + utils. 1 mo. sec. deposit req’d. Sleeps 12. Walking distance to stores and mall. 443-8802486

2BR/2BA Fully Remodeled, Bright Furnished House in WOC. Near Harbor. Potential studio in loft. Vaulted ceilings, fireplace & deck. Optional Y/R $1230/month includes water. 240-620-3040

2BR/1.5BA Mobile in Bishopville. Unfurnished. No pets/ no smoking. Includes heat and air. $1,000. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-3525555. YR, 2BR Condo, 142nd St. Available now! $975/mo. + utils. Winter Rental - 2BR/ 2BA 142nd St. $500/mo. + utils. Call John 410-7268948.

YR, Oceanside, Mid-Town, 4BR/1BA Apt. - Ocean view, plenty of parking. Great location! $1250/mo. + utils. 1 mo. sec. deposit req’d. 443-8802486

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12917 LAKE AVE. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from James D. Fletcher, dated November 10, 2010 and recorded in Liber 5576, folio 368 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 8, 2016 AT 1:05 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #10-008689 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $20,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale

and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 57354. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-12/24/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

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731 ANCHOR CHAIN RD. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Sylwester W. Dabrowski a/k/a Slyvester W. Dabrowski, dated October 30, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4866, folio 408 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St.,

Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 11, 2016 AT 3:02 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $35,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 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 #15-613623) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-12/24/3t _________________________________

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 609 MARKET ST. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Paula Jenkins and Cleveland Jenkins a/k/a Cleveland S. Jenkins, dated May 9, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4703, folio 176 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 11, 2016 AT 3:03 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $26,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 6.25% 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 #2013-36853) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-12/24/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 11 142ND ST., UNIT #315 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Yolanda B. Mandley and Vincent E. Mandley, dated June 8, 2012 and recorded in Liber 5946, folio 240 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 11, 2016 AT 3:04 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and described as Unit No. 315 in Phase III, in “Hawaiian Village Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $37,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the

final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 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 #15-612957) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-12/24/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 706 TWIN TREE RD. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Linda Young-Hedrick, dated August 5, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3835, folio 547 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St.,

Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 11, 2016 AT 3:05 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $11,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 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 #15-614632) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-12/24/3t _________________________________

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 10045 FRIENDSHIP RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 25, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4077, Folio 427 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $112,000.00 and an original interest rate of 5.875% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 12, 2016 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $11,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtain-

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PUBLIC NOTICES ing physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-12/24/3t _________________________________

NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF 7 DAY CLASS “B”, “C”, AND “D” ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES ISSUED BY WORCESTER COUNTY Pursuant to Article 2B, Section 11-402 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, 2016. 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 Marc L. Scher, Member ********************** April R. Payne, License Administrator OCD-12/10/3t _________________________________

Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000 Jeffrey Nadel Scott Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, MD 20705 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff v. Allan Anthony Taylor PR to the Estate of Matthew M. Taylor Allan Anthony Taylor Estate of Matthew M. Taylor 103 Channel Buoy Road Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C150950

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 7th day of December, 2015, 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 11th day of January, 2016, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 4th day of January, 2016. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $364,600.00. The property sold herein is known as 103 Channel Buoy Road, Ocean City, MD 21842. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-12/10/3t _________________________________ SCOTT AND SHUMAN, P.A. K. WILLIAM SCOTT ESQ 33292 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 3 BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16321 Notice is given that the Register of Wills court of Lebanon County, PA appointed Phillip M. Miller, 700 Miller Street, Palmyra, PA 17078; and Steven R. Miller, 59 Kingston Drive, Palmyra, PA 17078 as the Executors of the Estate of Gloria J. Miller who died on June 25, 2015 domiciled in Pennsylvania, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Christopher T. Woodley whose address is 3509 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before

the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or 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. Phillip M. Miller Steven R. Miller Foreign Personal Representative 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: December 10, 2015 OCD-12/10/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MD 21204 410-296-2550 File #: 445898 Edward S. Cohn Stephen N. Goldberg Richard E. Solomon Richard J. Rogers Randall J. Rolls David W. Simpson, Jr. 600 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 208 Towson, MD 21204 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v. Karl F. Baumann AND Cheryl L. Baumann 20 Fairhaven Court Ocean Pines, MD 21811 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-15-001015

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 10th day of December, 2015, 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 11th day of January, 2016, provided a copy of this notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 4th day of January, 2016. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $215,000.00. The property sold herein is known as 20 Fairhaven Court, Ocean Pines, 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-12/17/3t _________________________________ Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000 Jeffrey Nadel Scott Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, MD 20705 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff v. Derrick S. Sieber 5001 Atlantic Avenue, Unit 202 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23-C-15-0543

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 14th day of December, 2015, 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 18th day of January, 2016, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 11th day of January, 2016. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $260,000.00. The property sold herein is known as 5001 Atlantic Avenue, Unit 202, Ocean City, MD 21842. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-12/17/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. ANISHA M. WARRINGTON 909 Clarke Avenue Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15001231

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 16th day of December, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 909 Clarke Avenue, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the con-

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PUBLIC NOTICES trary thereof be shown on or before the 18th day of January, 2016, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 11th day of January, 2016. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $73,150.00. 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-12/24/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. WILLIAM A. FEARS 103 West Buckingham Road Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15000902

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 18th day of December, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 103 West Buckingham Road, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 18th day of January, 2016, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 11th day of January, 2016. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $83,000.00. 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-12/24/3t _________________________________ CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY 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. 16281 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROBERT RAY MANNING Notice is given that Stephen Patrick Manning, 82 Battersea

Road, Berlin, MD 21811, was on December 15, 2015 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Robert Ray Manning who died on October 15, 2015, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 15th day of June, 2016. 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. Stephen Patrick Manning 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 24, 2015 OCD-12/24/3t _________________________________ KATHRYN V. WESTBROOK ESQ. P.O. BOX 1109 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16344 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HAROLD JAMES HOLLOWAY JR. Notice is given that Barbara Ann Holloway, 8947 Libertytown Road, Berlin, MD 21811, was on December 17, 2015 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Harold James Halloway Jr. who died on August 21, 2015, 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 17th day of June,

2016. 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. Barbara Ann Holloway 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 24, 2015 OCD-12/24/1t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. ANTHONY J. GAMBINO, JR. LYNNETTE A. GAMBINO 108 120th Street, Unit #816 a/k/a Unit #8 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C14001215

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-12/24/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED EXPANSION OF THE OCEAN PINES SANITARY SERVICE AREA TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF OCEAN PINES AND ST. JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC CHURCH FOR PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER SERVICE WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The Worcester County Commissioners will hold a concurrent public hearing to consider proposed petitions to expand the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area for purposes of providing public water and sewer service to the Community Church of Ocean Pines and St. John Neumann Catholic Church more specifically described as follows: 1. The petition filed by Ms. Arlene Page on behalf of the Community Church of Ocean Pines for expansion of the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area to include the Community Church of Ocean Pines property located at 11227 Racetrack Road (MD Route 589) in Berlin, Maryland, which will be delineated on a service area map adopted by the County Commissioners. The sanitary service area expansion includes the following parcel: Worcester County Tax Map 15, Parcel 239, Tax Account I.D. # 03-121941, located northwest of the current boundary of the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area. a. The petitioner is proposing that the sanitary services for the expanded area be provided by the purchase of nine (9) equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) of potable water and wastewater treatment capacity from the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area previously allocated to the property under County Commissioners’ Resolution No. 05-09, adopted on April 5, 2005, which approved the planning area expansion for the Greater Ocean Pines Service Area. 2. The petition filed by Ms. Sheila Zimmer on behalf of St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church for expansion of the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area to include the St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church property located east of Racetrack Road (MD Route 589) at 11211 Beauchamp Road in Berlin, Maryland, which will be delineated on a service area map adopted by the County Commissioners. The sanitary service area expansion includes the following parcel: Worcester County Tax Map 15, Parcel 230, Tax Account I.D. # 03-004317, located northwest of the current boundary of the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area. a. The petitioner is proposing that the sanitary services for the expanded area be provided by the

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PUBLIC NOTICES purchase of three (3) equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) of potable water and wastewater treatment capacity from the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area previously allocated to the property under County Commissioners’ Resolution No. 05-09, adopted on April 5, 2005, which approved the planning area expansion for the Greater Ocean Pines Service Area. 3. The County Commissioners will evaluate the proposed expansions of the sanitary service area in accordance with the provisions of Section PW 5-305 of the Public Works Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, the staff report and any matters related to Sections 1 and 2 above. The public hearing on these proposed petitions will be held on TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM ROOM 1101 GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 Copies of the staff report on the proposed petitions, and any associated documents, may be obtained from the Commissioners’ Office, Room 1103 (1st Floor) - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. These documents may be reviewed at the above address during the regular business hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (except Holidays). Anyone having questions should contact Robert Mitchell, Director of Environmental Programs,

at 410-632-1220. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing and express their views on the proposed amendments and actions. Both written and oral testimony will be accepted. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-12/24/2t _________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Worcester County Health Department Facility in Snow Hill Entrance Door Assembly Replacement Project Worcester County, Maryland The County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland are currently accepting bids for replacing the existing front automatic sliding door assemblies at the Worcester County Health Department facility located at 6040 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available 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. A pre-bid meeting will not be held but Bidders are encouraged to visit the facility to review demolition and installation requirements. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 11, 2016 in the Office of the County Commissioners at One West

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 16338 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ARCHIE BURTON ELLIOTT Notice is given that Archie Bradford Elliott, 9525 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, MD 21811, was on December 15, 2015 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Archie Burton Elliott who died on November 18, 2015, 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Archie Bradford Elliott

Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell 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 24, 2015 OCD-12/24/1t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 16345 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF NORMA THERESE DONOVAN Notice is given that Colleen D. Eastman, 6831 S. River Drive, Middle River, MD 21220, was on December 17, 2015 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Norma Therese Donovan who died on September 25, 2015, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Colleen D. Eastman Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: December 24, 2015 OCD-12/24/1t _________________________________

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By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher Being in the Christmas spirit and all, I had a couple of holiday songs running through my head when it occurred to me that something wasn’t quite right about them. Take, for instance, “Here We Come AWassailing,” which was on the English top 40 with a bullet in 1850 or thereabouts. I would venture to say, by the way, that I might be the only person in the world driving a pickup truck and singing, “Hum, dum-dedum, Wassail, hmm, hmm, wassailing, here we come, yeah, yeah, yeah, wassail” because that’s all I know. In fact, I don’t even know what wassail is, much less why anyone would want to go do it. What I mean is, where can you buy wassail, anyway? It's not as if you can go into a bar and say, “Bartender, I'll have wassail, 12year-old if you have it.” Yet, any number of Christmastime choral groups will happily sing, “Here We Come AWassailing,” which, as it turns out, is about people singing door-to-door during the holidays trying to cadge a free cup of wassail, which no one apparently wants any other time of year. Wassail itself pre-dates the song, but if you go through English novels of the period, you will not hear Baron Von Frankenstein say, upon the initial stirrings of his creature, “Yow! Igor, this calls for some wassail!” Nor will you hear in Dickens’ “Tale of Two Cities,” “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was wassail time.” Speaking of wassail time, there was not then and is not now any such thing as wassail light that tastes great and is less filling. Still, people – beggars, mostly – were known to wander around outside rich people's homes during the holidays and ask for wassail, which was some kind of beer punch

and therefore, in my opinion, a waste of both beer and time. At least they did ask, which was not the case with, “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.” Here's what that song says in the second stanza (emphasis added): We all want some figgy pudding, We all want some figgy pudding, We all want some figgy pudding, And a cup of good cheer. And we won't go until we get some, We won't go until we get some, We won't go until we get some, So bring it right here.

That sounds like a threat to me. These people are saying, “We aren't leaving you in peace until you come up with the pudding and cup of good cheer. We are prepared to stand here and sing this song, over and over and over until you do.” The one New Year's tune that everyone knows comes straight to the point. Robert Burns got it right in “Auld Lang Syne,” when he not only established in the chorus the protocol for holiday imbibing but also captured the essence of Scottish thriftiness (again, emphasis added). “... For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we'll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne. And surely you’ll buy your pint cup! and surely I’ll buy mine! And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne.”

All I can say, given this sage advice, is that should I find any wassail, I'll buy mine and you can buy your own.

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Bishopville woman develops kidney disease after donation Organ was needed to save sister, illness strikes as she enters second trimester

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Dec. 25, 2015) Doctors at Johns Hopkins keep telling Emilee Snader there is no genetic component to the kidney disease that will, at best, keep her on daily handfuls of pills for the rest of her life, but she doesn’t really believe them. Emilee, at the beginning of November, was a reasonably healthy woman just beginning the second trimester of her second pregnancy. A sinus infection followed by a flu-like illness followed by strep throat resulted in Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis, a subset of glomerulonephritis and a familiar dis-

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ease to Snader. Six years ago, her sister Tracy was diagnosed with Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, which resulted in Snader donating a kidney to her sibling. Snader said the doctors told her there was a one percent chance of this happening within a family. “There’s just so much they don’t understand about this disease,” she said. The coincidence, she maintains, doesn’t bear scrutiny. “The nephrologists don’t like the pregnancy at all. They tell me I can end up with kidney failure and lose the pregnancy,” she said. Snader is now 20 weeks pregnant — long enough now to know she’s having a little girl. The generally accepted milestone for fetal viability outside of the womb is 24 weeks, with survival rates between 50 and 70 percent. Another week after that and

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Clifton, Rich and Emilee Snader, of Bishopville, are facing a rare situation — Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis, a form of the same disease that led to Emilee donating one of her kidneys to her sister, Tracy, six years ago. Emilee, who is five months pregnant, is currently responding well to treatment.

the rate approaches 90 percent. But that’s not her only challenge. “I’m prone to preeclampsia,” she said, noting the high blood pressure accompanying her disorder doesn’t help her chances against the potentially dangerous pregnancy complication. But because the doctors can tell her so little for certain, Snader chose to continue the pregnancy, hoping to hit — at least — the 24 week mark. When she was diagnosed, Snader was looking down both barrels of a busy couple of months: holidays, treatment and travel. She has health insurance, as well as a $4,000 deductible. She travels to Johns Hopkins every four weeks for monitoring. At the beginning of the year she’ll increase the frequency to once per two weeks and as her pregnancy continues, weekly. This is done while juggling family responsibilities. Snader is married to Rich, and the Bishopville couple already has a two-year-old, Clifton. To meet the deductible, Rich considered a second job, but due to Emilee’s sickness and the demands of a small child, the family instead established a Gofundme page. The initial hope was to raise the deductible amount, which they did in less than one month, she said. The page, at www.gofundme.com/ 9cahuuu4, has raised $5,000 so far, and the extra will go toward travel expenses and prescriptions. Emilee takes eight pills every morning, some to offset the side effects of the others. “Before I donated my kidney I had extensive testing. It was a yearlong process, and it’s not supposed to be genetic, but both sisters?” she wondered. She is responding well to treatment. When she went to the hospital before her diagnosis, she said she was near kidney failure. For the time being, she’s stable if a little uncomfortable from the swelling the steroids cause or from the back pain or from high blood pressure or being pregnant. “I feel so blessed everyone has come out to help us. It’s strange — this is the worst thing, but the blessings keep coming. I’m overwhelmed,” she said. One thing she’s retained? A sense of humor. “No, I haven’t asked my sister for my kidney back,” she laughed.

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