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YEAR IN REVIEW — CITY PENSIONS ZACK HOOPES Staff Writer (Dec. 27, 2013) The winds of political change in City Hall have a number of different barometers in any given year, and 2013 was no exception. But for all the attention given to parking meters and advertising campaigns, the one move made in 2013 that will likely have the longest-standing impact on the town was the one that received the shortest of attention. In May of this year, the city council made a highly-contested vote to return the 22 Ocean City Police Department offices hired since April 2011 to a defined-benefit pension plan - rather than continuing with the 401(a) retirement benefit system introduced two years earlier. While converting public-liability pension funds over to individualized retirement accounts has been a nationwide trend since the 2008 economic downturn, Ocean City’s decision this year to reverse such a move was unprecedented. The change came about as part of contract negotiations with the city’s chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police, who renewed its agreement this past spring. The new contract specifies that officers hired since the inception of the

401(a) retirement account system two years ago will have their monies rolled over into the group pension trust – a financial plan which the 401(a) plan was designed to phase out. Following a series of heated debates in city council from late 2010 through the spring of 2011, the pension fund had been closed to new hires. While employees currently enrolled in the defined-benefit system would stay in the plan, all new hires after April, 2011 would have a system of individualized 401(a) accounts. Under a defined benefit system – the traditional pension – employees contribute a certain amount of their paycheck each week to a group retirement investment fund. Police and fire employees – who have a separate fund from the general employee body – contribute eight percent of their pay, and the city matches this amount with its own contribution. Upon retirement, public safety employees continue to receive 60 percent of their salary once they have reached a threshold of 25 years of service. The 22 officers slated to return to the plan, however, will have the additional requirement of being 55 years of age, as well as having 25 years of service. The town’s 401(a) system – identical to a 401(k), but for municipal em-

ployees under IRS code – involves employees contributing between five and seven percent of their pay, matched by the town, to a personal account which becomes their own Individualized Retirement Account (IRA) at any time they may wish to leave the city’s employ. The key difference between the two setups, besides the retention incentive, is that the city assumes any financial risk in the defined-benefit system. Under that plan, the city is required to annually contribute the amount of post-retirement benefit liability an employee incurs in any given year, known as the “normal cost. ” For public safety workers, this is roughly 1/25th of the total expected value of their pension benefit, although the value will increase as they advance in pay and in the vesting schedule. Although the 8 percent city contribution under the defined benefit plan is designed, in theory, to cover the entirely of the annual normal cost, the city’s actuarial reports indicate that that the town’s average normal contribution is 10. 61 percent of its payroll. This is higher than the average contribution that the town was making for the 22 officers under the 401(a) system, at 5. 7 percent, given that this plan had no

liability other than the city’s match of employee contribution. On average, the switch for the 22 officers will result in an annual cost increase of $19,297. However, the city must also contribute money each year to make up for additional liability incurred by any inconsistencies in the fund’s performance. This may change abruptly, as the city has to assume the risk not only for investment losses – or gains, in good economic times – but also the possibility that the trust may be underfunded due to employees’ early departure or termination. If the 22 employees added into the plan this year conform exactly to predictions, as far as their work and lifespan, they will not affect this liability. However, the public safety employees’ fund currently has accrued $11.8 million in unfunded liability, outside of anticipated future normal costs. This gap is closing, however, as the account’s funding ratio rose from 76.6 percent last year to 78.4 percent this year. But in order to do so, the city actually contributes 34.4 percent of payroll for public safety employees, far above what is predicted in its normal cost projections. This number has risen over the last several years to $3.3 million for 2013.

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ZACK HOOPES Staff Writer (Dec. 27, 2013) Historically, there have been only a select few injustices that drive people out onto the streets and into the organs of government to play the one true trump card that they have in the context of modern society – collective, popular demand. Ocean City has experienced none of those, at least directly. War, famine, and pestilence have never threatened the resort. Even a few freedom of speech questions – with regard to city council’s public comment time – failed to see le barrique erected on Baltimore Avenue. But earlier this year, the message from Ocean City’s voters was clear. Take away my right to expression, and I may turn the other cheek; take away my right to free parking in front of my condo, and I’ll have something more harsh in mind. FEBRUARY: During the planning process for the city’s 2013-2014 fiscal year, which begins every July, city staff estimate that the town will be looking at a $1.5 million deficit from where it was in the 2012-2013 cycle. Counter-intuitively, city revenues from permitting and use taxes had gone up, and council further voted to increase the tax rate for FY1, in order to make up for a slight decline in property values. But these were not enough to cover outlays which had been forward-funded from the previous year, as well as projects

such as street repair that were continually underfunded, even though they had nominally dedicated sources of revenue whose returns had increased. Further, the city had already committed to employee raises, averaging around 5 percent, as a result of contracts with the town’s police and firefighters’ unions. Amongst several options for revenue boosters proposed at the time was an increase in paid parking, which is largely limited to the downtown area. City Engineer Terry McGean presented council with a number of locations that would have high returns per-meter, and where additional paid parking would be less inconvenient to neighboring residents and businesses. The final selection, however, was left up to council’s discretion. APRIL: Council hammers out a budget plan that features extensive “bloodletting” by city staff in terms of expenditures. It also implements some of the revenue boosters, including a limited amount of paid parking identified as “low-hanging fruit” in terms of potential return. Under the final plan, the city desired to add Cale-brand electronic meters to the ocean block of 146th and 49th Streets, the stretch of 131st Street between Coastal Highway and Sinepuxent Avenue, and the west side of Philadelphia Avenue below the Route 50 Bridge. Meters were also slated to go in at the City Hall parking Continued on Page 5A

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YEAR IN REVIEW — PARKING lot on 3rd Street, as well as the east side of the parking lot of the 65th Street Public Safety Building. This was estimated to bring in an additional $115,000 in revenue, on a fraction of what the city needed to make up. The remaining shortfall was compensated for by borrowing money for roof replacements at the Public Safety Building and the adjacent municipal garage, instead of paying for the projects outright. Street and stormwater work was also delayed, although some of this funding has been re-allocated in recent months due to the city bringing in more income than expected during the first two crucial months – July and August – of the fiscal year. Despite its limited impact on the city’s fiscal outlook, paid parking quickly became a battle less over money and more about principle. MAY: Council introduces an ordinance authorizing the additional meters as discussed, despite mounting pressure from uptown residents and business owners against the idea. Particular criticism comes from unit owners at the Ocean Place Condominium on 146th Street, who had successfully convinced the city against making a similar meter installation two years prior. Due to a lack of on-site parking at their aging building, owners rely on street parking for guests, they say.

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In a series of heated debates during council meetings, 146th Street’s residents allege that the city is singling out a location, which it believes will offer little opposition, despite the hardship on those living in the neighborhood. The council maintains, however, that the paid parking is not meant to impact residents, but instead day visitors who use the street for beach parking. That demographic, the council believes, is not compensating enough for the amount of city resources it uses on public streets and beaches. Councilman Brent Ashley, a frequent critic of the city’s fiscal direction, is the only member of the elected body to voice opposition. Ashley maintains that the city’s leadership is looking for a token revenue-generator to allay fears that the town is being overstretched by its salary and benefits obligations; a product of the public safety unions which supported the officials who voted in favor of the parking measures. Ashley also submits that the additional user costs, and the council majority’s vocal distaste for day-trippers, will hurt the resort’s bottom line in the long run. But his colleagues submit that paid parking will cause an increased turnover of clientele, instead of allowing valuable street space to be used for long-term parking, thus stimulating business. However, Crab Bag owner Nolen

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council majority or the opposition. In what he called an act of silent protest, Meehan takes no action on the ordinance, which is typically signed into law by the Mayor after its final council vote. However, because the city’s legislative system does not provide for a “pocket veto,” inaction by the Mayor amounts to tacit approval, as an ordinance automatically become law after 15 days regardless of the Mayor’s consent. But while the ordinance was still on Meehan’s desk, with several days left to go, the new meters were erected and put into operation. Ashley soon objected, and the meters were covered with black bags as soon as the mistake was realized. Immediately after becoming law, a petition to delay the ordinance and bring the measure to referendum was started.

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Graves also rails against the city for putting paid parking on 131st Street, which is adjacent to his restaurant. It had been noted in April that Graves was expanding his restaurant with additional parking lot area, a fact that was used as a rationale by the city for putting meters on 131st. However, Graves argued that he was essentially being penalized for success, as the result of his expansion would be that he would lose the more convenient street parking that so many other restaurants relied upon. JUNE: Council passes the parking ordinance 5-to-2, with Ashley and Councilwoman Margaret Pillas in objection. Given the unrest, however, Mayor Rick Meehan proposes a compromise that would reduce the number of paid spaces in all of the areas affected. However, Meehan says he receives limited interest from either the

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YEAR IN REVIEW — PARKING Local landlord and political activist Tony Christ, founder of the group Ocean City Taxpayers for Social Justice, is an avid public promoter of the petition campaign. However, former City Councilman and petition-circulating veteran Vince Gisriel appears to have done the majority of the legal legwork on the matter. JULY: Christ heightens his rhetoric as the petition is circulated, objecting in particular to the fact that the city ordered the meters, at a cost of $78,000, in April, before the ordinance authorizing them was passed. This was so that the products would be delivered in time for end of the season, the city said. But combined with the premature implementation before Meehan had officially passed on the ordinance, this was indication of an ongoing cavalier attitude Continued from Page 5A

toward procedure, Christ said, and showed that policy was being assumed outside of the public eye. Meehan and others, however, criticized Christ and other OCTSJ advocates for stretching the truth as to how far the city was going to go installing more paid parking. Telling constituents that meters would soon be in front of their homes as well was an unnecessary scare tactic on Christ’s part, Meehan said. Ocean Place owners also submit to the city a study that indicates 146th Street to have a higher density of residential units than other streets on the north end of town that they submit are also popular for day-trippers looking to save on parking. Selecting 146th Street, condo association head Ron Deacon says, amounts to double-taxation on those who are already paying for their real estate.

When the petition is submitted, Gisriel and City Clerk Kelly Allmond give a tentative tally of 1,770 signatures – well above the 1,226 needed to successfully force a referendum on the parking ordinance. Per the city’s charter, 40 percent of the number of voters who participated in the last municipal election must sign a petition in order to bring a city ordinance to popular vote. AUGUST: Delays in coordinating a meeting of the city’s Board of Elections Supervisors means the petition is not officially ratified until the end of the month, allowing the city to continue to enforce parking. When the official review is completed, however, only a handful of signatures were found invalid, and the ordinance is stayed until a popular vote can be held. Minutes after the results are an-

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nounced, however, the council moves to repeal the ordinance, which would eliminate the requirement of a referendum. The majority of the membership supports the move, as a conciliatory measure to their constituents, but Ashley and Pillas voted against the repeal, saying they would rather it go to referendum as intended. Gisriel also objects to the move, saying that the council is “repealing the right to referendum.” Those who signed the petition, he noted, did not necessarily do so because they were against paid parking, but because they believed the issue should go to popular vote – the demand which council had nullified by repealing the measure. Although the petition is successful in garnering results, neither side seems satisfied. In its last few weeks, the issue had become an obvious proxy war between Meehan and the council majority that he supports, and Ashley and Pillas. The former faction maintained that the latter simply desired the referendum to be on the 2014 ballot in order to have a slamdunk issue that Ashley could press in his re-election campaign. Ashley, however, submitted similarly that the majority was trying to brush off citizen complaints because they were wary of a ballot measure that would drive voters to the polls with an unfavorable view of them. The petition also highlighted an ongoing struggle within the council over how to handle public comments – which, during the parking struggle, often lasted over two hours. Over the summer, the council tried several different methods to streamline the process, including stricter enforcement of time limits and moving open commentary to different places in the agenda. However, each move met with some criticism. On a number of occasions, Ashley harshly criticized his colleagues for allowing those they believed to be presenting more legitimate issues to speak longer, and contrarily dismissing or refusing to engage Christ and other frequent antagonists. In September, OCTSJ gadfly Ellie Diegelmann was removed from a council meeting by the attending police officer for clapping and gesticulating. Although Council President Lloyd Martin said that this was the result of a miscommunication between himself and the officer, it sparked a heated row between Martin, Ashley, and Pillas. The petition further emboldened Christ, who is widely viewed by Meehan and others as having a penchant for “targeting” the council with unsubstantiated claims just to make an argument. Christ subsequently started a petition to block the city’s borrowing of $8.3 mission to build a performing arts space at the town convention center, citing uncertainties in the venue’s projected utility and objecting again to the fact that the town had forward-funded the matter before an actual council vote on the borrowing. However, Gisriel distanced himself from the matter, and Christ’s effort fell through in late October.

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YIR — HEALTH CARE REFORM ZACK HOOPES Staff Writer (Dec. 27, 2013) If one had to pick two words that would, reliably, put the fear of God on the faces of resort business owners – and those two words could not be “impending hurricane” – then “healthcare reform” would be a solid choice. Since the re-election of President Barack Obama in November of 2012, the inevitability of federal health insurance reform has been guaranteed. But the fine details, and the exact consequences for the local economy, have been a roller coaster ride of policy changes and uncertainties throughout the past year. Most notably, resort businesses began the year under the impression that the employer insurance requirements spelled out in the federal Affordable Care Act would be going into effect on Jan. 1, 2014. Due to unrest in Congress and throughout the nation, the full implementation of healthcare reform has been pushed back to 2015, buying area businesses another year to figure out how they will operate under the new rules. Regardless, 2013 has still been a crucial year given that most local employers – including the Town of Ocean City itself – have already started to implement

changes in order to better position themselves with the Internal Revenue Service. Once 2015 rolls around, the IRS will be the major enforcement arm of the numerous financial incentives and disincentives that are part of the ACA. Compliance by businesses in 2015, however, will be judged using a baseline established in the previous year. Thus, in only a few short days, resort employers will need to be ready for what local experts have referred to as the critical “calculation year” that will determine what requirements are applied to a given business once the ACA is fully implemented. Under the law, businesses with more than 50 full-time employees, or the equivalent in hours worked, are considered to be “large employers” and are thus subject to a mandate to provide employee health coverage. Full-time, salaried personnel are considered to be one employee. In the case of hourly workers, the law dictates that all their hours worked in a given month be added together and divided by 120 (i.e, a minimum schedule of 30 hours per week for four weeks) to determine how many full-time equivalents were being employed that month. If an employer has more than 50 employees for less than three months, they may be exempt from the “large em-

ployer” classification, leaving many local businesses that are on the cusp nervous about hours in the shoulder season. Those who are in the “large” classification, however, can still mitigate their insurance responsibility by limiting employee hours, as the law only requires those employees with a “reasonable expectation of working 30 or more hours per week” to be offered insurance. Under the currently IRS guidance, employees who work more than 1,560 hours (i.e. 30 hours for 52 weeks) in total in the coming year will qualify for a “reasonable expectation” of insurance if their employers are required to provide it for 2015. This has forced the hand of many local businesses whose hourly employees work full-time schedules, but are not insured. Employers are now confronted with either cutting these employees’ hours, or biting the bullet and giving salary and benefits to a select few who are needed to keep their operations going. Even the city itself is not immune to the federal policy. In March of this year, City Manager David Recor told the city council that he had identified 47 city employees who had come close or exceeded 1,520 hours in 2012 and would likely do so again in 2013 and 2014. Recor advised that city staff would Continued on Page 8A

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YEAR IN REVIEW — HEALTH CARE REFORM need to use “management initiatives” and “creative scheduling” in order to keep these employees just under the threshold. Else, the city would receive quite a shock to its insurance costs if the federal government did indeed force 47 new enrollees onto the town’s plan. This has reportedly caused a number of headaches, although none that have visibly affected city services. The Ocean City Fire Department, in particular, was limited in how many shifts its part-time firefighters and paramedics from other jurisdictions could take on. Earlier this year, the city hired seven new full-time OCFD personnel after determining that it would be easier and cheaper relative to filling the shifts with part-timers whose hours would be limited by insurance. For many employers, however, there is actually more concern about employees leaving their plans than there is about assuming too many additional enrollees. This is due to the structure of the federally-mandated health exchanges. Under the ACA, each state is mandated to set up a group health exchange, whereby subscribers can pool their purchasing power and acquire reasonable rates from insurance providers. Many states, particularly in conservative areas of the country that are skeptical of the Continued from Page 7A

law, have left the implementation of their exchanges up to the federal government. Maryland, however, has established its own insurance marketplace. While the website experienced a number of back-ups after launching in October, the site is now slowing improving in functionality and doing much better than the federally-designed exchanges, which are mired in technical disaster and have been a major sore point for the Obama administration. The cost to subscribers, regardless of what state they live in, is subsidized by the federal government at different tiers depending on income, with those making up to 400 percent of the current poverty level receiving some assistance. Past that, exchange insurance rates are un-subsidized. Conversely, those making only the poverty line, or slightly above, will be enrolled in Medicaid. In Maryland, this ceiling is 138 percent of poverty. Although they may not be required to because of their size or their employees’ hours, many employers offer insurance as a form of added compensation to their employees. But given the strong subsidies from the federal government on the exchange, it may be more attractive for many of these employees to purchase their insurance off the exchange rather than through their employer.

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DECEMBER 27, 2013

ZACK HOOPES AND NANCY POWELL Staff Writer

(Dec. 27, 2013) The local law enforcement and public safety community suffered a tragedy this year unlike any other in recent memory, as two Ocean City Police Department officers died Sunday, June 30, when their plane went down in the ocean just off 130th Street. Thomas Geoghegan, 43, was flying his Nanchang CJ-6A airplane with fellow officer Joshua Adickes, 27, in the passenger seat when they went down roughly a half mile off the coast of the resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s north end. After an immediate rescue effort by city emergency crews and the U.S. Coast Guardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ocean City personnel failed to turn up either officer or any debris, the Maryland State Police began a recovery effort lasting through Sunday night and into Monday, July 1. Following at least one false positive on the planeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location, the wreck was pinpointed late Sunday night using sonar boats, with the majority of the debris being located just over a quarter mile off shore under roughly 30 feet of water. The bodies of both victims were recovered Monday by MSP divers. An investigation by the National

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A crowd gathers during recovery of a plane crash in ocean off 130th Street.

Transportation Safety Board is ongoing. Multiple witnesses on the beach and surrounding condos witnessed the crash, and reported seeing the plane sharply plummet out of the sky and strike the water almost head-on. Geoghegan was a long-time amateur pilot who enjoyed taking his friends and co-workers for plane rides, according to information provided by the OCPD. The Nanchang CJ-6A is a

Chinese-built aircraft popular amongst enthusiasts. With a single propeller and two inline seats, it has the appearance of a WWII-era fighter plane. Adickes, originally from Long Valley, NJ, joined the department as a seasonal officer in the summer of 2011 and was hired full-time in 2012, according to the OCPD release. He worked the evening-south shift as a bicycle patrol officer, and was a common sight on the Boardwalk in the summer.

Geoghegan, originally from Annapolis, served his first summer with the department in 1991 and has served often since then, including every summer since 2002. He was a seasoned narcotics detective and undercover operative, who was instrumental in the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tipsy Taxiâ&#x20AC;? operation, in which officers ran a fake taxi service to catch drug dealers who were making sales using taxi cabs.

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(Dec. 20, 2013) After more than two decades of operating in conditions that had “all the ambiance of a Turkish prison,” the city made the long-overdue decision this year to construct a new headquarters building for the Ocean City Beach Patrol. Since 1991, the OCBP has been operating out of the facility on the southeast corner of Dorchester Street and Philadelphia Avenue that previously served as the headquarters for the Ocean City Police Department. That building was deemed unsuitable for use by the OCPD 22 years ago, and the department vacated the facility once the current Public Safety Building on 65th Street had been completed. Over the past two decades, conditions at the facility have not improved. The OCBP has battled mold, rot, peeling asbestos siding, and other issues that have

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skeptical on pulling the trigger for a deal that would increase the already mounting 2013 debt burden. Further, the location for the new building was no longer central to the resort as it had been decades earlier, although OCDC believed keeping the OCBP downtown was vital to encouraging redevelopment in the area. Eventually, OCDC came to the city with an offer that couldn’t be refused, given mounting public pressure and criticism over the city’s financial priorities. The group offered to pay off 35 percent of the debt for the new building, using its share of the inlet parking lot revenues which it splits with the city. The city has borrowed $2 million in bonds for the project, as part of a $12.3 million issuance for this year. The city currently spends 6.9 percent of its general fund revenues – those revenues which are not associated with a closed loop of funding – towards paying off general fund-obligated debt. Its selfimposed cap is eight percent.

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YEAR IN REVIEW — BRION KRISS

DECEMBER 27, 2013

ZACK HOOPES Staff Writer

(Dec. 27, 2013) Despite a number of notable crimes occurring in the resort area this year, none was quite as memorable – or headline-grabbing – as the apprehension of Brion Kriss on the morning of Wednesday, July 17. Kriss garnered national media attention for his bizarre saga, which ended in Ocean City after he performed a “getaway triathlon” by consecutively running, biking, and swimming away from police. According to Delaware State Police, the incident started when Kriss fled a minor collision in a Rehoboth-area mall parking lot around 9:45 a.m. on July 17. Kriss had recently been released from prison in his home state of Illinois, and was apparently concerned that responding officers would discover that he was violating his parole terms by being in Delaware. Kriss was also clearly under the influence of alcohol, according to the Ocean City Police Department, and was given a full toxicology screening for other drugs that may have allowed him to undertake the remarkable performance he was about to give. While driving south on SR1 – the Delaware road that becomes Coastal Highway at the border with Ocean City – Kriss allegedly noticed other motorists observing his erratic driving. At approximately 10:15 a.m., he pulled up beside another vehicle and began waving a machete, asking other motorists if they would like him (Kriss) to get out of the car. A general alert was put out for Kriss and his Honda Passport, and he was spotted by officers near the border of South Bethany and Fenwick Island. Two police cars – one from the South Bethany Police Department, and another from the Fenwick Island Police Department – followed him, eventually entering Ocean City. Kriss apparently tried to evade police by turning into the ocean block at 134th Street and then entering Coastal Highway at 133rd Street going north. When spotted, however, he made an abrupt uturn – striking another vehicle – and headed south again. While attempting to escape from stopped traffic around 118th Street at approximately 10:35 a.m., according to witnesses, Kriss sideswiped a black Jeep, running it off the road and onto the front lawn of Supremo Cheesesteaks. The driver of the Jeep was taken away from the scene by Ocean City EMS with non-life-threatening injuries. Kriss was able to keep driving down Coastal Highway for roughly two blocks, until rear-ending another SUV and swerving his own vehicle head-on into the sign pole for the Oyster Bay Shopping Center, in front of the Greene Turtle. According to employees there, Kriss immediately got out of the vehicle and

ran down Jamestown Road, with the two Delaware officers giving chase. He eventually stole a bicycle, according to the OCPD, and headed south in the area behind the Gold Coast Mall. With OCPD officers closing in, Kriss apparently jumped into the bay off 112th Street. According to witnesses, he began scrambling through the marshy area bordered by Jamestown Road to the north and Channel Buoy Road to the south. Although surrounded, Kriss proved extremely difficult to apprehend. He evaded officers, as well as a police dog,

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Longtime Chief Administrative Officer Gerry Mason retired after serving in that position since 1994. He had begun his service to the county in 1986 as the finance officer. Mason led the county during times of unprecedented economic growth, investing increased revenues into onetime capital improvement projects, rather than growing the size of government. Projects completed under his watch included construction of the Worcester County Government Center, Charles and Martha Fulton Senior Center, Worcester County Recreation Center and Animal Control in Snow Hill, the Ocean Pines and Ocean City

Branch Libraries and Worcester County Health Department offices in Berlin and Snow Hill. Renovations and additions to numerous county facilities were completed under his leadership as well, including renovation of the Worcester County Court House, Pocomoke Health Center and expansion of the Worcester County Jail. Following this period of economic prosperity, Mason successfully navigated the county through four years of unprecedented national and local economic decline. Finance Officer Harold Higgins moved into the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top spot and Assistant Finance Officer Phil Thompson was promoted to be the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new finance officer. Enterprise Fund Controller Jennifer Swanton was promoted to assistant finance officer.

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Higgins served as head of the Worcester County Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office since joining the county as finance officer in September, 1996. He also served as chairman of the Maryland Government Finance Officers Association Tax Affinity Group. He stepped into his new role in late June. Before joining Worcester County, Higgins spent 15 years in the banking industry. He served as both an accounting investment manager and division controller for Equitable and Provident Banks. Thompson, a certified public accountant, joined the county in August 1996 as enterprise fund controller. He served in that position for 10 years before being promoted to assistant finance officer in late 2004. Thompson is a member of the Gov-

ernment Finance Officers Association, the American Institute of CPAs, the Maryland Society of Accountants and the Delaware Society of Accountants. Swanton joined the county in early 2005, as the enterprise fund controller. She graduated from Washington & Jefferson College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in math. She then attended Salisbury University where she studied accounting and earned her CPA. Swanton taught at Worcester Preparatory School from 1995 to 1997 and then worked as a public accountant with Pigg, Krahl & Stern from 1998 to January 2005. She is a member of the Government Finance Officers Association and the American Institute of CPAs. Higgins, Thompson, Swanton and budget officer Kathy Whited were part of the financial team whose standard of excellence earned Worcester County government the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for four consecutive years for financial practices that exemplify exceptional financial management.

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despite having multiple Tasers used on him. Eventually, a less-than-lethal projectile launcher â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which fires high-velocity rubber missiles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; was used to bring Kriss down to where he could be restrained. When fleeing, however, Kriss did not take the machete with him. It was recovered in his vehicle, according to police. Kriss was also charged with resisting arrest, assault, weapons possession, and inflicting bodily harm on a law enforcement animal, a charge resulting from him apparently actively fighting off the K-9 unit used against him in the marsh. The dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s injuries were not severe, police said.

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Death outside downtown bar January 26 A dispute that began about a cell phone at the Harbor Inn in downtown Ocean City ended with a man’s death. George Daron Nottingham, 39, of Ocean City, was at the bar with his friend, Michael Post, who was celebrating his 40th birthday one day early. After some pushing and shoving, the G. Nottingham bartender told the men to leave and Post left first. Instead of leaving the area, however, he remained outside. When Nottingham stepped outside the bar, he slapped or punched his friend, who fell, hit his head and died. He testified in court that he was afraid Post, who was much larger than Nottingham, was going to hit him. Nottingham was charged with manslaughter and second-degree assault. Aug. 7 In Circuit Court in Snow Hill, a judge declared a mistrial on those charges after the jury was unable to reach a verdict after about three hours of deliberation. Oct. 10 A retrial was scheduled, but postponed. Dec. 10 A retrial was scheduled, but the State’s Attorney’s Office dropped the charges that day. Defense attorney Mike Farlow said it was a delaying tactic and he expected charges to be refiled. Stabbing April 11 Brandon Maurice Hudson, 24, of Snow Hill, stabbed a man outside the 7Eleven store on 26th Street after arguing with him inside the store. The victim did not realize he had been stabbed three times until he returned to his north Ocean City residence. He underwent surgery and will underB. Hudson gone additional surgery because of the attack. Nov. 13 Hudson pleaded guilty in Circuit Court in Snow Hill to second-degree assault and was sentenced to five years in prison with all but three months suspended.

Stabbing May 9 Sharon Ward stabbed her girlfriend during an argument in the apartment they shared on Robin Drive. The victim left the room for a few minutes, but when she returned to the main room near the front door, Ward

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stabbed her in the neck with a knife. In fear of her life, the victim grabbed Ward’s face and then tried to leave, but felt a stab in her left upper shoulder. She then felt another stab to her shoulder. She managed to get outside and crawled up the stairs to the next floor. As the victim crawled, Sharon Ward Marsh told the judge, she could feel she was losing consciousness. The upstairs neighbors, who knew the victim, had heard thumping and banging noises from below their apartment. Then they heard the victim calling their names and asking for help. When police arrived, they found the victim on the floor at the top of the stairs.

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Shooting June 29 Two men were arrested in connection with a shooting near 18th Street and Philadelphia Avenue. According to police, two men were in the pool at the Island Motel on 20th Street when a group of people walking by on the sidewalk started arguing with them. The men in the Carwin Duarte pool confronted the people on the street and an altercation ensued. During that altercation, Elvin Jovany Mendez-Espade, 21, of Reading, Pa., produced a handgun and shot two shots at people. One of the victims had been shot through his clothing, but was not injured. The other victim was taken to Peninsula ReMendez-Espada gional Medical Center. Police arrested Carwin Duarte, 19, of Reading, and Mendez-Espada, who was located in the water beneath a dock at a private

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residence on Marlin Drive. Mendez-Espada was charged with two counts of first-degree assault, two counts of first-degree attempted murder and use of a handgun in the commission of a violent crime. Duarte was charged with second-degree assault. The trial of Mendez-Espada is scheduled for Jan. 7-8 in Circuit Court in Snow Hill. Duarte’s trial is scheduled for Jan. 13 in the same court. Melee on beach July 21 After police went to the beach at North Division Street because of reported disorderly conduct, a group of people started yelling at them and acting in a threatening manner, according to police. Earlier, they had allegedly threatened a lifeguard. Three members of the group allegedly assaulted officers and resisted arrest. When police detained one of those persons, Dalima Ekunday Ibironk Palmer, it was learned that she was pregnant. She was taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center, where she gave birth. A crowd gathered, causing additional officers to go to the scene. Police arrested Abdul Kargbo, 25, and Saidu Kargbo, 21, both of Woodbridge, Va., and Musa Seisay, 24, of Garrisonville. Police charged the three man with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. In

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Berlin fatality Nov. 9 One Berlin teen-ager was killed and his brother injured when they tried to cross Route 113 near the Bay Street intersection and walked into the path of an oncoming unmarked state trooperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patrol car. Tymeir D. Dennis, 16, of Berlin, was taken to Atlantic General Hospital where he was declared dead. His brother, Tyheym D. Bowen, 18, was taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center and then flown to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center for treatment. One of his legs was amputated. The driver, Trooper Nicholas Hager, 21, who had worked with Maryland State Police for just one year and was assigned to the Berlin barrack, was taken to Atlantic General Hospital for treatment. He had tried to render first aid immediately after the collision. Following the tragic accident, area residents formed a committee to ask the State Highway Administration to install a traffic light and a crosswalk with a count-down timer for pedestrians at the site. They also gathered names on a petition.

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YIR — OP SEWER NANCY POWELL Staff Writer The Worcester County Commissioners continued working on a solution to provide public water and sewer to the Pines Plaza and neighboring properties. In February, 2012, the county commissioners passed a resolution about providing public water and sewer to the Ocean Pines Plaza commercial area from the Ocean Pines sanitary service area because of failing septic systems. The Pines Plaza wastewater treatment system failed in August, 2010. An investigation revealed the owners would be unable to restart the plant and dispose of the treated A temporary solution was reached whereby a connection was made from the Pines Plaza through Pennington Commons to the Ocean Pines wastewater treatment plant. The connection was possible because the Pennington Commons wastewater was already being treated at the Ocean Pines plant. Waste water in the septic drain fields onsite. Funding for the project, which will cost approximately $500,000, will come from a loan from the county’s general fund and will be repaid as commercial properties in the area connect to the water and sewer lines. If the county did not fund the project, economic development in the area simply would not happen, according to John Tustin, director of the Public Works Department. The Pines Plaza, which has been temporarily connected to the Ocean Pines service area water and wastewater system, has about 493 feet along Cathell Road off Route 589. In addition to the large Pines Plaza, the proj-

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July 2 The commissioners approved bid documents for construction of water and sewer lines to the Pines Plaza area. Oct. 1 The commissioners awarded the contract for construction of water and sewer lines to A. P. Croll & Son of Georgetown, Del., which submitted the low bid of $415,569. In addition to Croll’s price, the cost of the project includes $35,000 for engineering, $18,000 for administrative expenses and $41,431 for construction contingency expenses for a total of $510,000. County employees will do construction inspection in-house on a daily basis.

Nov. 19 The commissioners voted to cease charging higher rates to users in new sanitary service areas that are served by contract from existing service areas. During a review of the county’s policy, the staff found no satisfactory reason for the county to charge a premium on the user charges where the area to be served has paid or is paying an equity contribution charge. User charges are supposed to cover all operating and maintenance costs, including reasonable reserves for replacements. The new policy, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2014, would result in a loss of approximately $36,000 for the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area, but new revenue from anticipated incoming customers will more than make up that loss.

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YEAR IN REVIEW — SCHOOL SAFETY NANCY POWELL Staff Writer The Worcester County Commissioners stepped up to the plate to provide increased security at the county’s public schools. The increased security is the direct result of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut last year. Deputies were providing limited security at the county schools, but that safety measure could not be maintained over the long term and it took deputies away from other duties. Municipal police departments whose officers have been providing some security at the schools also felt the drain. Because the schools are a direct function of the county government, the assumption was that it was the county’s duty to provide the deputies for protection of students, staff and visitors at the schools. LOOKING BACK

March 5 County public schools need tightened security, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jerry Wilson told the Worcester County Commissioners, and that security should include armed law enforcement personnel, not weapon-toting teachers. March 19 Sheriff Reggie Mason proposed hiring 13 law enforcement officers to provide security at each county public school.

Mason said it would cost approximately $1.7 million to provide armed and trained security the first year and less than $1 million the second year. Federal or state funds might be available for three years, but such funds are not a guarantee. April 2 The commissioners approved four capital projects to enhance school safety starting in September. They voted in favor of the purchase and installation of 14 electronic buzzer entry systems that would include a camera and two-way speaker system to help identify visitors at a cost of $65,000 and the purchase and installation of nine cardswiping entry systems for exterior doors leading from portable classrooms to the school building at a cost of $63,000. They also approved the purchase and installation of an additional eight security cameras for a cost of $25,000 and the purchase and installation of 15 standardized visitor identification systems that will produce photo badges and provide sex offender background checks at a cost of $20,425 for the first year and $5,000 for each year thereafter. May 21 Commissioner Virgil Shockley proposed a plan for school safety. His proposal called for a part-time deputy at each school for a cost of $572,815. The commissioners decided that Shockley and Commissioner Merrill Lock-

faw would meet with Sheriff Reggie Mason to develop a plan that would provide coverage for all public schools in the county. June 4 The Worcester County Commissioners approved the latest school safety plan presented by Sheriff Reggie Mason. It was the fourth plan Mason presented publicly and one of about a dozen submitted to the commissioners by various people, including parents of school children. The plan called for deputies to watch each county public school. The total estimated first-year cost is $594,225.80, projected to drop to $486,611.30 a year after that. Two full-time deputies and 11 parttime deputies would be hired for the school safety plan. To devise the plan, Commissioners Shockley and Lockfaw met with Mason.

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Both had objected to Mason’s third school safety program because it did not provide deputies for each school in their towns. That third proposal called for part-time deputies at Showell Elementary School and Ocean City Elementary School 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Another part-time deputy would be at Worcester Technical High School; one would split his time between at Stephen Decatur Middle School and Stephen Decatur High School; and another would split his time between Berlin Intermediate and Buckingham Elementary schools. Two additional part-time deputies would patrol three schools each. One would split time among Snow Hill Elementary, Snow Hill Middle and Snow Hill High schools. The other would be responsible for Pocomoke Elementary, Pocomoke Middle and Pocomoke High. Continued on Page 24A

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CLARA VAUGHN Staff Writer (Dec. 27, 2013) New businesses cropped up while veteran restaurants, nightclubs and motels celebrated milestones in Ocean City this year. From a boom of new craft breweries to sky-high thrills a new jetpack operator brought to the city, here are some of the resort’s 2013 highlights in business:

Ocean City: • Ocean City Square got a major facelift at the start of 2013 with new siding, glass fronts, signage, landscaping and lighting at the uptown building. The shopping center includes businesses such as Food Lion, Dunkin Donuts, Burger King, Sherwin-Williams, Minuteman Press and Long & Foster Real Estate. • Owner Linda Merryman celebrated Ocean Greenery’s 40th anniversary Jan. 19. Around 150 attended the flower shop’s

grand opening at its original 31st Street location on Jan. 27, 1973. The shop later moved to 48th Street. • Six Ocean City restaurants and individuals were finalists in the Restaurant Association of Maryland’s annual awards. Captain’s Table, Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill, Dead Freddies Island Grill, Chef Travis Wright of The Shark Restaurant, Restaurateur Shawn Harman of Fish Tales, and RestaurateurWayne Odachowski of de Lazy Lizard made the cut. “I was thrilled when I found out the list of nominees,” said Susan Jones, executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association. “We are very fortunate to have so many award-winning restaurants and business leaders in our town.” • Owner Justin Schaub opened Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar in late February after a month of renovations to the former Skyline Bar and Grill on 138th Street.

• Bonita Beach Hotel on 81st Street became the fifth property managed by the Carousel Group in mid-February. The group planned to renovate the building before the start of summer 2013. • Ira Mensh opened Supremo Cheesesteaks on 118th Street in April. “We’re all about the cheesesteak. That’s all we do — that’s why we do it the best,” Mensh said. • Warren Rosenfeld opened Rosenfeld’s Jewish Deli on 63rd Street in April. The delicatessen serves traditional Jewish fare as well as popular diner dishes. • The Greenhouse opened on 15th Street this spring, bringing healthy and fresh dining options to Ocean City. “So many people say they’d love to eat [healthier]. Now they can come here and get home-cooked, fresh food,” said owner Nancy Bolt. • Café Mirage reopened under new ownContinued on Page 25A

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the 13 schools. The deputies would work 188 days and would be off during the summer. The next plan was devised by Gerry Mason, the county’s chief administrative officer, who proposed that municipal police officers plus police officers of Ocean

Pines and one deputy be at the public schools when they opened and closed. That proposal would have cost about $350,000. The plan’s drawback was that it did not provide daylong security. Aug. 26 School security officers started duty.

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YEAR IN REVIEW — BUSINESS niversary last summer, with plenty of Guinness and its signature green Shillelagh to go around. Since he opened the business, Greg Shockley has more than doubled Shenanigans’ outdoor dining area on the Boardwalk and refocused its emphasis from drinks to food. • The Kite Loft was the first Worcester County business to benefit from impact funds generated at the Casino at Ocean Downs. Owners Jay and Mary Lynn Knerr received a loan for $64,000 for their new 67th Street location in July. • The new 67th Street TownCenter officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 11. Peck and Petti Miller’s mid-town Boardwalk features nine businesses, including Ron Jon Surf Shop, SweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt, Dolle’s Candy-

land and the Longboard Café. • The Drunken Noodle opened at 45th Street on July 17, bringing sushi, noodle dishes and other Asian cuisine to the resort’s mid-town. The eatery serves more than 20 sakes and flavored sakes and dishes under $12, said General Manager Jeff Burton. • De Lazy Lizard Brew Pub opened on First Street in July, bringing patrons 20 beers on tap, 50 bottled craft beers and three brews made in house. “The whole craft brew market… is extremely hot in the Ocean City area,” Owner Wayne Odachowski said. • Just in time for the end of the summer season, Odyssea Watersports opened the Jetovator for business. The water-powered jet bike takes riders up 30 feet in the air over the water for an “unreal feeling,” said Jetovator pilot and co-owner Sean Crosariol.

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SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 11477 MAID AT ARMS LANE BERLIN, MD 21811 CASE NUMBER 23-C-13-001351 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Steven M. Curtis and Kimberly S. Hall recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4989, folio 262, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Thomas P. Dore, Mark S. Devan, Gerard F. Miles, Jr., Erin Gloth, and Christine Drexel as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 4989, folio 262, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4989, folio 257. The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $50,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within twenty (20) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 6.12500% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale

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and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Thomas P. Dore, Mark S. Devan, Gerard F. Miles, Jr., Erin Gloth, and Christine Drexel, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-12/26/3t __________________________________ Covahey, Boozer, Devan, & Dore, P.A. 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600

SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 3 63RD STREET, UNIT 26 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 CASE NUMBER 23-C-13-001570 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Tara Mauler recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4695, folio 192, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Thomas P. Dore, Mark S. Devan, Gerard F. Miles, Jr., Erin Gloth, Christine Drexel, and Brian McNair as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 4695, folio 192, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber

4389, folio 74. The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property is subject to an annual ground rent. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $21,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within twenty (20) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 6.99000% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Thomas P. Dore, Mark S. Devan, Gerard F. Miles, Jr., Erin Gloth, Christine Drexel, and Brian McNair, Substituted Trustees

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SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 1803 PHILADELPHIA ROAD, UNIT 7 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 CASE NUMBER 23-C-13-000921 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Daniel P. Cavallucci recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4149, folio 18, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Thomas P. Dore, Mark S. Devan, Gerard F. Miles, Jr., Erin Gloth, and Christine Drexel as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 4149, folio 18, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 2481, folio 157. The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $5,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within twenty (20) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 6.25000% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property

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taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Thomas P. Dore, Mark S. Devan, Gerard F. Miles, Jr., Erin Gloth, and Christine Drexel, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-12/26/3t __________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 317 BAY ST. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from John H. Wooten and Dara Souryvong Wooten, dated February 3, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4650, folio 556 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 10, 2014 AT 3:15 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 #03-034003 and

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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 $32,000 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 29968. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, John A. Ansell, III, Stephanie Montgomery, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 120 PINEHURST RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Patrick A. Carey and Lori D. Carey, dated June 18, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5018, folio 76 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 10, 2014 AT 3:17 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 #03-060020 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 $24,000 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

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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 42315. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, John A. Ansell, III, Stephanie Montgomery, Kenneth Savitz, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-12/26/3t __________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 2802 TERN DRIVE UNIT # 205, APARTMENT 15 PHASE 2 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Walter J. Rychalsky AKA Walter Rychalsky, dated January 17, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5054, Folio 670 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $294,350.00, and an original interest rate of 6.375%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on JANUARY 7, 2014 AT 4:15 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County,

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MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property being sold is a condominium unit and all common elements appurtenant thereto. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $29,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, condo/HOA assessments or private utility charges, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available legal remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be

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null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, David W. Simpson, Jr., and Randall J. Rolls, Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-12/19/3t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 23 EAST WIND DR. OCEAN CITY A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 30, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5056, Folio 91 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $375,000.00 and an original interest rate of 1.11% 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 14, 2014 AT 4:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $16,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground

rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-12/26/3t __________________________________ Buonassissi, Henning & Lash, P.C. 1861 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 300 Reston, Virginia 20190 (703) 796-1341

TRUSTEE’S SALE 179 OCEAN PARKWAY BERLIN, MD 21811 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated November 21, 2005 recorded in Liber SVH 4593, folio 488, among the Worcester County land records, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, any of whom may act, will offer for sale at public auction on January 13, 2014, at 2:10 PM, at the front of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, the following property: ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust. TAX ID: 03-089215 The property and improvements will be sold in “as is” physical condition without warranty of any kind and subject to all conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refund-

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able bidder’s deposit of $18,500.00 by cashier’s/certified check required at time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and time of auction. The balance of the purchase price together with interest thereon at 6.500% per annum from date of sale to receipt of purchase price by Trustees must be paid by cashier’s check within 10 days after final ratification of sale. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. All real estate taxes and other public charges and/or assessments to be adjusted as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. If applicable, any condominium and/or homeowners association dues and assessments that may become due after the date of sale shall be purchaser’s responsibility. Purchaser shall pay all transfer, documentary and recording taxes/fees and all other settlement costs. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit will be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a forbearance, repayment or other agreement was entered into or the loan was reinstated or paid off; in any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. (50288) Richard A. Lash, Barry K. Bedford, David A. Rosen, Leonard W. Harrington, Jr., Robert E. Kelly, Pooya Tavakol, Substitute Trustees Auctioneers: Alex Cooper Auctioneers 908 York Road Towson, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-12/26/3t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 13034 MUSKRATTOWN RD. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated August 23, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4777, Folio 399 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $251,500.00 and an original interest rate of 6.87500% 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

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House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 14, 2014 AT 4:03 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 $25,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the

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Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-12/26/3t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 18 SLOOP LA. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated April 24, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4735, Folio 136 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $197,600.00 and an original interest rate of 6.50000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 14, 2014 AT 4:06 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 $23,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any gov-

ernmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-12/26/3t __________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10522 SHADY DR. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Paul A. Baier and Andrea K. Baier, dated September 6, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4534, folio 576 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 6, 2014 AT 3:10 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 af-

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fecting 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 $34,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2011-14097) The property will be sold subject to a 120 day right of redemption by the Internal Revenue Service. Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Deborah K. Curran, Erin M. Brady, Diana C. Theologou, Laura L. Latta, Abby Moynihan, Substitute Trustees

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12626 SUNSET AVE., APT. #19 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Deborah S. Weaver and Sandra L. Weaver, dated June 13, 1991 and recorded in Liber 1740, folio 233 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 6, 2014 AT 3:11 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and described as Unit Number 19, in Building C, in Stage 2G, in the “Sunset 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 $5,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8.875% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the

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current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2012-32189) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Erin M. Brady, Diana C. Theologou, Laura L. Latta, Jonathan Elefant, Laura T. Curry, Chasity Brown, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-12/19/3t __________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 74 CRESTHAVEN DR. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Bonnie J. Wootten, dated April 16, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4913, folio 52 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 6, 2014 AT 3:12 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 $27,000 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 10.32% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2012-29580) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Erin M. Brady, Diana C. Theologou, Laura L. Latta, Jonathan Elefant, Laura T. Curry, Chasity Brown, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-12/19/3t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 12428 JARVIS RD. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 1, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4380, Folio 260 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $539,475.00 and

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an original interest rate of 3.5% 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 7, 2014 AT 4:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $16,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results

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from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-12/19/3t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 509 DIGHTON AVE. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 5, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5218, Folio 378 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $187,500.00 and an original interest rate of 2.910% 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 7, 2014 AT 4:03 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #02-017172 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 (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or

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after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-12/19/3t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 1605 BALTIMORE AVE., UNIT #9B OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated July 22, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4509, Folio 465 and re-recorded in Liber 5139, Folio 457 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $223,000.00 and an original interest rate of 5.00000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 7, 2014 AT 4:06 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 9-B Building B

in “Sea Nymph Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $22,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-12/19/3t __________________________________

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 1549 TEAL DR. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 14, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4604, Folio 657 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $520,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.37500% 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 7, 2014 AT 4:09 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 $51,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit

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of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-12/19/3t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 917 GREENBACKVILLE RD. STOCKTON, MD 21864 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated April 17, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4910, Folio 451 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $103,900.00 and an original interest rate of 6.37500% 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 7, 2014 AT 4:12 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 $10,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the cur-

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rent rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-12/19/3t __________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 243 S. WASHINGTON ST. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Terron R. Pinder, dated June 26, 2008 and

recorded in Liber 5126, folio 643 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 30, 2013 AT 2:25 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $21,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2012-28589) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Erin M.

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Brady, Diana C. Theologou, Laura L. Latta, Jonathan Elefant, Laura T. Curry, Chasity Brown, LeDeanna Adams, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-12/12/3t __________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 11500 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #609 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Maria L. Roe, dated May 25, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4996, folio 154 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 30, 2013 AT 2:26 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and described as Unit No. 609, in the “Sea Watch Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $40,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, in-

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cluding sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2011-10305) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Erin M. Brady, Diana C. Theologou, Laura L. Latta, Jonathan Elefant, Laura T. Curry, Benjamin Smith, Chasity Brown, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-12/12/3t __________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 File Number: 20921 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Stephanie Montgomery Kenneth Savitz 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Shirley A. McCormick 109 Franklin Avenue Berlin, MD 21811-11105 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001038

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 4th day of December, 2013, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 109 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, MD 21811-1105, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 6th day of January, 2014, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 30th day of December, 2013. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $213,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy

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

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 3rd day of December, 2013, by the Circuit Coiurt for Wocester Coiunty, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 6th day of January, 2014, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 30th day of December, 2013. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $232,486.18. The property sold herein is known as 10115 Friendship Road, Berlin, MD 21811. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-12/12/3t __________________________________ DON E. RICHARDSON ESQ 130 E. MAIN STREET SALISBURY, MD 21801

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

tative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Philip G. Massey Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: December 12, 2013 OCD-12/12/3t __________________________________ WORCESTER COUNTY SHORELINE COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 3-101 and 3-102 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Worcester County Shoreline Commission in the meeting room at the Ocean Pines Branch of the Worcester County Library, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, Maryland on Thursday, January 2, 2014. The Board members will convene at 1:30 p.m. to discuss administrative matters and may perform on-site viewing of all or some of the following cases. Thereafter, the members will reconvene at 2:00 p.m. at the library to hear the scheduled cases. MAJOR CONSTRUCTION MAJOR 1 County Commissioners of Worcester County - Request No. 2014-01 – Request to remove existing boat ramp and piers and replace with a new 15’ x 36’ concrete boat ramp and two 5’ x 61’ parallel piers not to exceed 61 feet channelward. The project is located on Shell Mill Road, also known as Tax Map 9, Parcel 162, Shell Mill Landing, Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 2 J. Stacey Hart and Associates, Inc. for McGinty Marine Construction on behalf of Ronald and Barbara Cilwick - Request No. 2014-02 – Request to install one boatlift with associated pilings not to exceed 22 feet channel-

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ward. The project is located at 19B East Mallard Drive, also known as Tax Map 21, Parcel 273, Section 14C, Lot 175B, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 3 J. Stacey Hart and Associates, Inc. for McGinty Marine Construction on behalf of Kenneth and Tammy Payne - Request No. 2014-03 – Request to install a 3’ x 20’ perpendicular pier not to exceed 20 feet channelward. This project is located at 4 Harlan Trace, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 96, Section 14B, Lot 6, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 4 J. Stacey Hart and Associates, Inc. for McGinty Marine Construction on behalf of Carl Hess and Jean Fridy Request No. 2014-04 –Request to remove existing pier and platform and replace with a new 6’ x 35’ perpendicular pier with a 10’ x 20’ “T” shaped platform install not to exceed 45 feet channelward. This request also includes the relocation/repair of existing boatlift and installation of two PWC lifts with associated pilings. This project is located at 6916 Hall Drive, also known as Tax Map 51, Parcel 30, Lot 15, Golf Club Shores, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 5 J. Stacey Hart and Associates, Inc. for McGinty Marine Construction on behalf of Brenda Peterson – Request No. 2014-05– Request to install a 6’ x 35’ perpendicular pier to existing platform not to exceed 62 feet channelward. This request also includes the installation of one boatlift and relocation of two PWC lifts with associated pilings. This project is located at 331 Piedmont Court, also known as Tax Map 21, Parcel 68, Section 15B, Lot 16, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. OCD-12/19/2t __________________________________

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDMENT TO COUNTY ROADS INVENTORY WORCESTER COUNTY Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 1-204 of the Public Works Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland that the County Commissioners of Worcester County will hold a Public Hearing on January 21, 2014 at 10:20 a.m. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 Government Center One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment on the proposed inclusion into the Inventory of County Roads of the following public roads, all of which are located on the west side of Racetrack Road (Maryland Route 589), west of Ocean Pines, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland as shown on Worcester County Tax Map 21 as Parcels 61, 62, 93 and 144 and known as the Pennington Commons residential subdivision: 1. Pennington Place being approximately 0.21 mile in length; and 2. Emory Drive being approximately 0.15 mile in length; and 3. Commons Drive being approximately 0.10 mile in length; and 4. Manklin Creek Road being approximately 0.03 mile in length. Copies of the plat for the above referenced roads are filed with the Department of Public Works - Roads Division, 6113 Timmons Road, Snow Hill, Maryland and are available during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, except holidays) for inspection. The public is invited to attend the hearing and make comment. WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-12/19/4t __________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 10441 RACETRACK ROAD, SUITE 2 BERLIN, MD 21811

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15413 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF FAYE MARIE KENNEDY Notice is given that Sandra L. Troese, 7801 Atlantic Ave. #007, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on December 13, 2013 appointed Personal

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Representative of the estate of Faye Marie Kennedy who died on August 25, 2013, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 13th day of June, 2014. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Sandra L. Troese Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: December 19, 2013 OCD-12/19/3t __________________________________

trary thereof be shown on or before the 13th day of January, 2014 provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 6th day of January, 2014. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals:

JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842

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

SANDY SQUARE COUNCIL OF UNIT OWNERS, INC. c/o Francis A. Korwek, President 1113 Odenton Road Odenton , MD 21113 Plaintiff v. ROBERT BATEMAN SANDRA JACKY BRIAN BATEMAN et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-13-1496

NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 11th day of December, 2013, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the con-

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2014 At 7:00 pm Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 5, Conditional Uses, a request has been filed under the provisions of Section 110-514, Uses permitted by Conditional Use in the LC-1, Local Commercial District, to permit a portion of the proposed establishment to engage in brewing, similar to other manufacturing and wholesale establishments listed herein. The site of the request is described as an unnumbered lot of the Isle of Wight Plat, further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway and on the south side of 56th Street, and known locally as 5509 Coastal Highway, in the Town of

Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: DONNA SHORES – (FILE #13-16100001) STAFF/ATTORNEY COMMENTS COMMISSIONER COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT Applicants or their representatives are required to be present at their PUBLIC HEARING/SITE PLAN/RESUBDIVISION/APPOINTMENT reviews. OCD-12/19/2t __________________________________

NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 13-3 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 13-3 (Zoning - Porch Enclosures in Cooperative Campgrounds) was passed by the County Commissioners on December 17, 2013. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-318(e)(2)(F). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection regarding additions to recreational vehicles, recreational park trailers and cabins in cooperative campgrounds to expand such permitted additions from open decks and porches fitted with insect screening only to also permit soft plastic framed enclosures in compliance with certain standards which specify that: the plastic shall not be more than 10 mil/0.254 mm/0.01 inch in thickness as evidenced by the manufacturer’s specifications and shall be fabricated in a hard frame constructed from a material other than wood; prohibits the use of temporary sheets of soft plastic from rolls or otherwise not framed; requires that the addition shall have not less than one means of egress directly from the addition to the outside; and requires the installation of not less than one smoke detector in the addition.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-12/26/3t __________________________________

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 13-4 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 13-4 entitled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION

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BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $45,000,000 TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO SNOW HILL HIGH SCHOOL, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF ALL RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS was introduced by Commissioners Boggs, Bunting, Church, Gulyas, Lockfaw, Purnell and Shockley on December 17, 2013. A fair summary of the bill is as follows:

the officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds. M) Provides that upon delivery of the bonds to the purchaser, payment shall be made to the Finance Officer of the County. N) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds. O) Provides that the authorities set forth in this law are supplemental to existing authorities. P) Provides that the County shall seek grants to fund renovations and additions to Snow Hill High School or repayment of the bonds as determined by the County Commissioners. Q) Provides for severability provisions.

APPENDIX "JJ" BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST FOR RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO SNOW HILL HIGH SCHOOL

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A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; Resolution of the Commissioners adopting the FY 2013 to FY 2017 Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan; and the determination of the Commissioners to borrow $45,000,000 through general obligation bonds to finance a portion of the cost of renovations and additions to Snow Hill High School. B) States the determination of the Commissioners that there is a public need for the renovations and additions to Snow Hill High School; states the estimated cost of $50,000,000 for the renovations and additions to Snow Hill High School; states that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual interest rate and cost of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that the project is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of bonds. C) Authorizes the County to borrow $45,000,000 by issuance of bonds. D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing renovations and additions to Snow Hill High School. E) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year. F) Authorizes the issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes. G) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt a Resolution which describes the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds. H) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. I) Provides that the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. J) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from certain provisions of Article 31 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. K) Provides that the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of the bonds. L) Provides that the signature of

will be held on Bill 13-4 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103 and is also available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-12/26/2t __________________________________

NOTICE TO HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS INVITATION TO BID Housing Rehabilitation Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for rehabilitation work to be performed on a single family home located in the Berlin area of Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractors and may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Office at 410-6321194 to request a package by mail. This project is proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant Program and is thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2014 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Housing Rehabilitation Bid - January 13, 2014" in the lower left-hand corner. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the bids, the Commissioners reserve the right to

reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bids they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bids, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries regarding the bid specifications shall be directed to the Housing Program Inspector, John Nosworthy, at 443-736-7085. All other inquiries shall be directed to Jo Ellen Bynum, Housing Program Administrator, at 410-632-1200, ext. 1171. OCD-12/26/1t __________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2014 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 14-1, on the application of Travis and Brenda Hensley, requesting an after-the-fact variance to the Ordinance prescribed right side yard setback from six feet to 1.3 feet (an encroachment of 4.7 feet) associated with an existing shed in a R-3 MultiFamily Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-207(d)(1) and ZS 1305, located at 29 Driftwood Lane, approximately 450 feet east of the intersection of Driftwood Lane and Seabreeze Road, Tax Map 16, Parcel 38, Section 1, Lot 475, of the Ocean Pines Subdivision, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 14-2, on the application of Durand Bivens, Sr., requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed lot width from 200 feet to 130.88 feet (a reduction of 69.12 feet) associated with a proposed subdivision of land in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-201(b)(4) and ZS 1-305, located at 5137 Double Bridges Road, approximately 782 feet north of Scotland Road, Tax Map 64, Parcel 109, proposed Lot 2, in the Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:40 p.m. Case No. 13-53, on the application of Mark S. Cropper, Esquire, on the lands of Frank and Janet Scherer, requesting an after-the-fact variance to the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Regulations from 15 feet to 4.9 feet (an encroachment of 10.1 feet) associated with an existing rear deck in

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a R-2 General Residential District, classified as Intensely Developed Area (IDA) in the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(m), ZS 1206(b)(2) and ZS 1-305 and Natural Resources Article Sections NR 3104(c)(4) & NR 3-111, located at 10403 Brighton Road, at the southwest intersection of Brighton Road and Sheffield Road, Tax Map 21, Parcel 8, Section A, Block 9, Lot 31, of the Cape Isle of Wight Subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Case No. 14-5, on the lands of Ocean Investments, Inc., requesting a variance to permit the subdivision of a lot of record not having frontage on a public or approved private road in the E-1 Estate and RP Resource Protection Districts and requesting a special exception to permit a minor subdivision in the RP Resource Protection District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-122, ZS 1-203(b)(4), ZS 1-203(b)(6), ZS 1-215(c)(3), ZS 1-305, and ZS 1-306(a)(7), located on the westerly side of MD Route 611 (Stephen Decatur Highway), approximately 2,000 feet north of Porfin Drive, Tax Map 42, Parcel 12, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:50 p.m. Case No. 14-3, on the application of Verizon Wireless, care of NB&C, on the lands of William Carmean, requesting a special exception to locate a monopole 199 feet in height in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-201(c)(29) and ZS 1-343, located at the northeasterly intersection of Old Furnace Road and MD Route 12 (Snow Hill Road), Tax Map 54, Parcel 15, in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-12/26/2t __________________________________

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City that the following ordinance was introduced for first reading at the Council meeting of December 16, 2013. A complete text of this ordinance is available for review in the City Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, City Hall, 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. A fair summary is as follows: Ordinance 2013-16 amends Chapter 90, entitled Traffic and Vehicles of the Code of the Town of Ocean City by categorizing sections 90-211 and 90212 under Division 1. A person may not ride or allow another person to ride in the unenclosed area of a motor vehicle except in a seat and with a seat belt in use. A violation of this section is punishable, as a municipal infraction, by a fine of not more than $250.00. OCD-12/26/1t __________________________________

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McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Demetrice Pinkard Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C13001373

NOTICE ORDERED, this 16th day of December, 2013 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 507 Moore Street, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 20th day of January, 2014 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 13th day of January, 2014, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $46,750.00. Stephen V. Hales CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-12/26/3t __________________________________ Brett A. Solomon, Esquire 1500 One PPG Place Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-594-3913 BRETT A. SOLOMON and DAVID W. SIMPSON, JR. Plaintiff, vs. JOHN W. OKRAK 13337 Colonial Drive Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23-C-13-0838

NOTICE ORDERED, this 20th day of December, 2013 by the Circuit Court of Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 13337 Colonial Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Brett A. Solomon, et al., Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 20th day of January, 2014 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 13th day of January, 2014, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $112,000.00. Stephen V. Hales CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

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WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-12/26/3t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. JOHN J. COX JENNIFER K. COX 74 Quarter Staff Place Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13000301

mentioned in these proceedings and described as 10136 Georgetown 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 20th day of January, 2014, 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 13th day of January, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $98,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-12/26/3t __________________________________

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 20th day of December, 2013, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 74 Quarter Staff Place, 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 20th day of January, 2014, 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 13th day of January, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $230,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-12/26/3t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. KEITH ERIC BRITTINGHAM TAMMIE MARIE BOWEN BRITTINGHAM 10136 Georgetown Road Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-000857

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 20th day of December, 2013, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property

BID NOTICE Sealed BIDS for the construction of Ocean City Canal Dredging will be received by the Mayor and City Council at the Office of the City Manager until January 28,2014 -11:00 and then opened and read aloud at a Council Work Session this date. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the office of the City Engineer, located in City Hall, 3rd Street & Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of the City Engineer located in City Hall, 3rd Street & Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. The Work to be performed under this contract includes in general: Dredging various canals in Ocean City, MD and disposing of the dredged material. OCD-12/26/1t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. JOYCE E. BURTON MARKO P. BURTON 3414 Ferry Branch Lane Pocomoke, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-12-000674

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ported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 20th day of January, 2014, 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 13th day of January, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $35,252.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-12/26/3t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. JOSEPH R. CAMPBELL HEATHER K. CAMPBELL 12818 Heathland Drive Bishopville, MD 21813 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001015

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 19th day of December, 2013, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 3414 Ferry Branch Lane, Pocomoke, MD 21851, made and re-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II

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– “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD Thursday, January 9th, 2014 At 2:00 PM A request has been submitted to repair with vinyl replacement 240 lf. of deteriorated timber bulkhead a maximum of 18’ channelward of existing bulkhead/MHW. Replace three (3) 3 x 7 finger piers with 3 x 20 angled finger piers a maximum of 20’ channel-ward of existing bulkhead/MHW. Install one (1) 4-unit 10 x 20 PWC float at existing 3 x 16 platform. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 601 Osprey RD Parcel # 5258-2-112 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. Owner: Osprey Bay Condominiums c/o Michael Odachowski PW14-001 A request has been submitted to install two (2) PWC lifts on existing poles. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 505 S Surf RD Parcel # 9514A-212-1B-0 -0118-179815 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. Owner: Avraham J. Peretz PW14-002 A request has been submitted to reconstruct and relocate existing 6’ x 40’ perpendicular pier to center of property and install two (2) boatlifts and two (2) PWC lifts a maximum of 40’ channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 607 Penguin DR, Parcel # 4481-57-0 -0112-064643 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. Owner: Charles & Sandra Herbert PW14-003 A request has been submitted to construct 5’ x 12’ perpendicular pier section and relocate existing boatlift to end of pier for a maximum channelward distance of 43’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 13513 Holly LN, UT C, Parcel # 9620A-15C0 -0118-249120 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. Owner: David C. Kerrigan PW14-004 A request has been submitted to demo an existing 6’ x 22’ parallel dock, and replace it with a 6’ x 29’ one. Relocate an existing 4’ x 22’ pier 7’ to the left to attach to the parallel dock. Install one (1) boatlift on the new parallel dock. Relocate an existing double boatlift 1.5’ channelward and grate over ½ of it to hold one (1) PWC. Install four (4) mooring poles and 95’ of new replacement vinyl bulkhead for a maximum channelward extension of 22’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located

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at 1548 Teal DR Parcel # 3429 -19-0 0111-039819 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm, LLC Owner: Stephen J. Carullo PW14-005 A request has been submitted to install two (2) 15’ x 14’ boatlifts within an approved mooring area. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 730 Mooring RD Parcel # 9483 -152-0 0115-099641 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Hi – Tide Marine Owner: Michael Kelbaugh PW14-006 A request has been submitted to construct 5’ x 40’ parallel dock with steps and install a boatlift w /four poles for a channelward of 20’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 711 Loop RD Lot Parcel # 9447A-23-9 -5-0 0118-179939 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts and Marine Construction, Inc. Owner: Steven B. Siegel PW14-007 Board of Port Wardens Blake McGrath, Chairman Valerie Gaskill, Attorney OCD-12/26/2t __________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2) and Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to allow a waiver of four parking spaces for a proposed change of use from retail to mixed use in an existing property; and pursuant to Section 110-94(3)(a) and/or Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a special yard exception/variance to allow an extension of a non-conforming front yard requirement. The site of the appeal is described as Unit 1, 33rd Street Shopping Condominium, further described as located on the east side of Coastal Highway and north side of 33rd Street, and known locally as Anthony’s Beer & Wine, Unit #1, 3300 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: JON CHRIST LLC – (BZA 2393 #13-09400024)

Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-12/26/2t __________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

Carrie M. Ward, et al. 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. DAVID H. KRAMER BARBARA H. KRAMER 14 Canal Road Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001022

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mentioned in these proceedings and described as 1314 Ocean Parkway, Berlin, 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 20th day of January, 2014, 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 13th day of January, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $129,625.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-12/26/3t __________________________________

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Decatur boys set to play in hoops tourney Seahawks to take on Dunbar, Dickinson LISA CAPITELLI ■ Managing Editor

TOP SPORTS The Dew Tour clearly was the biggest sports event of the year in Ocean City. Making it better was that Baltimore native Bucky Lasek, center, won the first-place Skate Vert trophy. PLG, left, and Sandro Dias placed second and third.

Lady Seahawks swim by Sussex Tech, 48-46 400-yard relay event, swim meet’s final race, gives Decatur dramatic win LISA CAPITELLI ■ Managing Editor

(Dec. 27, 2013) The Stephen Decatur–Sussex Tech girls’ swim meet on Dec. 19 came down to the final race, the 400-yard relay. “It was pretty loud (in the pool area) for that one,” said Decatur Coach Joe Keefe. “We found out before the race that we were tied, so everybody was just cheering. It was cool to see the boys and girls come together.” The Decatur Lady Seahawks’ team of sophomore Hailey Williams and juniors Molly Wooten, Carly Deickman and Rachel Bourne needed to get first place for Decatur to win the meet and

that was just what the girls did. The foursome completed the race in 4:12.99. Decatur edged out the Sussex Tech Ravens 48-46. Decatur was competing in a tri-meet with Sussex Tech and the Sussex Central Golden Knights at the Howard T. Ennis pool in Georgetown, Del. The Seahawks topped Sussex Central 78-15. Each school entered two swimmers into each individual event and two teams in each relay race. Seahawks who earned first place during the competition were Wooten (200-yard freestyle, 2:21.59; 100-yard butterfly, 1:15.53), Williams (200 IM, 2:33.15; 500-yard freestyle, 6:08.11), Deickman (100-yard breaststroke, 1:13.96), sophomore Marley Rakow (50-yard freestyle, 27.76 seconds; 100yard freestyle, 1:01.45) and junior captain Maria Zweifel (100-yard backstroke, 1:17.34). Williams, Wooten, Zweifel and De-

ickman were victorious in the 200-yard medley relay race (2:08.25). Rakow, Zweifel, Borne and junior Katie Bear out-swam their competition in the 200-yard freestyle relay (1:55.56). “We did pretty well against [Sussex Central]. We got a lot of first and second places,” Keefe said. “Sussex Tech was a little more difficult…Overall, they did very well. They knew Sussex Tech was a good team and they had to step up to the plate and they did very well with that pressure.” The Decatur boys’ team beat Sussex Central 64-30, but the Seahawks fell to the Sussex Tech Ravens 57-37. Seahawks who scored first-place wins were senior captains James Hillyer (200-yard freestyle, 2:09.24; 50-yard freestyle, 24.36 seconds) and Collin Bankert (100-yard freestyle, 53.84 seconds), senior Tate Socha

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(Dec. 27, 2013) The Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball team will join about three dozen of the top squads from Maryland and Delaware for the fourth annual Governor’s Challenge Holiday Basketball Tournament sponsored by Dr. Pepper, Dec. 26-28, at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury. The Decatur Seahawks are scheduled to play state powerhouse, Dunbar High School of Baltimore, at 5 p.m. tonight, Friday. “They’re always tough. They won the state championship the last two years,” Decatur Coach Byron “BJ” Johnson said. On Saturday, the Berlin squad is set to compete against Dickinson High School of Wilmington, Del. at 2:30 p.m. “They’re athletic. We have to match their intensity,” Johnson said. Johnson said after Monday’s practice that he was looking forward to battling strong opponents. “We had a good practice [Monday]. Our focus right now is working on the mental part of the game, being mentally tough, and playing hard consistently as a team,” Johnson said. “[Tough competition], that’s what you want in a Christmas tournament. It’s two extra games to see where your team is going into the second half of the season. I hope my kids step up to the challenge.” During the three-day tournament there will also be slam dunk and threepoint shooting contests. Daily admission passes cost $10 for adults and $5 for those ages 11-18. Children 11 and younger are admitted free. Fans will have the opportunity to participate in several contests. There will also be giveaways and door prizes. For more information, visit http://salisburychampionships.org/governor-challenge.html. The civic center has been the host of a holiday tournament for several years. In 2010, Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley issued a challenge to Delaware Gov. Jack Markell. The wager was a Maryland Smith Island cake to a Delaware peach pie for the winner in the battle of the states. Thus, the Governor’s Challenge was born. The state that racks up the most victories will be declared the winner. Delaware has captured the title each year–2010, 2011 and 2012.

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Decatur girls edge host Pocomoke in hard-fought tussle LISA CAPITELLI Managing Editor

(Dec. 27, 2013) The Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball team pulled out a 56-55 victory over the Pocomoke Warriors on the road last Friday. “The team played well against a tough opponent,” Decatur Coach Amy Fenzel-Mergott said. “The score was close the entire game.” The Warriors, playing on their home court, led 13-12 at the end of the first quarter.

The Lady Seahawks outscored the Warriors 10-6 in the second quarter to go into the halftime break on top 22-19. Decatur tallied 19 points in the third quarter, while Pocomoke netted 16 points. After three quarters, the Seahawks held a 41-35 advantage. The Warriors outscored the visiting squad 20-15 in the fourth quarter, but they came up one point short. “In the fourth quarter, we had a hard time with their press,” Fenzel-Mergott said. “After collecting ourselves, we handled their pressure and [freshman]

Lexie [VanKirk] hit one of two foul shots that ended up being the game winner. I was proud of my team’s effort and their mental toughness in the tight game.” Sophomore Dayona Godwin was Decatur’s top producer with 25 points, eight rebounds and five steals. Senior captain Erin Florek added eight points, and VanKirk, a freshman, chipped in with five points and eight rebounds. Up next for Decatur is the John Coleman Holiday Tournament, scheduled for today, and Saturday, Dec. 27-28.

Each year, the Worcester County schools take turns hosting the tournament. This year, the competition will be held at Decatur in Berlin. Games start at 2 p.m. both days. The Seahawks are scheduled to play the Northampton Yellow Jackets tonight and the River Hill Hawks. Both games are at 6 p.m. The Snow Hill Eagles, Pocomoke Warriors and the Indian River Indians are also participating in the tournament.

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Fowler, Collins run, vault Decatur girls to 3rd place LISA CAPITELLI Managing Editor

(Dec. 27, 2013) For the second meet in a row, the Stephen Decatur girls’ indoor track team placed third overall and second among the Bayside Conference schools. “Some girls ran better. Times are improving,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said after the 20-school Dec. 18 meet at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill. “We tried to do something different for this meet. We wanted the main girls to focus on their individual events.” Athletes who have the best times during the season are rewarded with placement in the top heats and best lanes during Bayside Conference and regional championships, which is why Stigler wanted the Seahawks to focus on their individual races during the meet. Some of the runners not only compete in individual races, but run in relay events as well. Three Lady Seahawks won their races. Senior Layla Fowler took top honors in the 300- and 500-meter events. She crossed the finish line in 45.3 seconds and 1:26, respectively. Fowler placed third in the 800-meter contest (2:35). Senior Katie Collins pole vaulted 8 feet 6 inches, good for first place. Kacie Moore, a senior, earned second-place ac-

colades with a vault of 8 feet. Freshman Christina Romano came in fourth in the 300-meter race (45.9 seconds). Romano, sophomore Katie Hofman and juniors Jenna Leitgeb and Lauren Bodolus were victorious in the 1,600meter relay race (4:39). Kent Island won the girls’ competition with 87 points. Sussex Tech of Delaware finished in second place with 63 points and Decatur came in third with 55 points. Caesar Rodney of Delaware was the top finisher in the boys’ competition with 62 points. Decatur tied for 11th place with Crisfield (16 points). “You can see a little bit of improvement,” Stigler said. “Once it’s just the Bayside teams we’ll score more points.” Senior James Phillips and junior Jackson Mumford were Decatur’s highest placer. Phillips was fourth in the 55-meter high hurdles (8.7 seconds) and Mumford finished fourth in the 500-meter event (1:14). The 1,600-meter relay team of Mumford, junior Tripp Ortega and seniors Zachary Elmer and James Davidson took second in the race (3:51). The next track meet, the Pat Russo Invitational, honoring Decatur’s long-time Coach Pat Russo, who stepped down three seasons ago, is scheduled for Jan. 8 at the Worcester County Recreation Center.

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SD boys edge Sussex Central (200IM, 2:34.31) and junior Dalton Warren (500-yard freestyle, 6:55.31; 100-yard backstroke, 1:07.28). Shockley, Warren, Bankert and senior Cory Campbell took first in the 200yard medley relay race (1:57.12). Hillyer, Bankert, Campbell and junior Chris Poole scored a victory in the 200-yard freestyle relay (1:38.93). Shockley teamed up with juniors Matt Krall, Jake Lathroum and Noah Sackadorf for the 400-yard freestyle event. The foursome completed the

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race in 4:26.01, good for first place. “Overall we swam really well. There were some improvements in time,” Decatur Coach Damien Sanzotti said. “At this point in the season, the practices are tougher. We’re doing more physical training outside the pool and the kids seem to be responding well to it. They’re working really hard.” Sanzotti said the goal is for the Seahawks to peak at the end of the season. Decatur’s next meet is scheduled for Jan. 9 against the Queen Anne’s Lions at the Pocomoke YMCA.

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Twisters gymnastics raise the bar high at invitational meet (Dec. 20, 2013) Nine of Twisters Gymnastics boys’ team members competed at the Baltimore Washington Invitational meet, Dec. 14-15, at Fairland Gymnastics in Silver Springs. Cade Solito, age 13, Level 9, placed first overall in his age division with a 72.2. He also received first place on floor with a 12.2. Solito made Twisters history for being the first ever Level 9 boy representing the facility to place first overall in his division at this meet. Finley Stearn, age 9, level 7, also placed first overall in his age division of 11 competitors with a 65. He placed first on the floor and on the P Bars. Both of these gymnasts traveled to the Olympic training center in Colorado to train among the Olympians in October. They were among 250 children from all over the United States to be invited to this facility. Through the Future Stars program, which chooses future Olympians through a series of competitions, they were invited to train at this facility. For Twisters Level 6, Gavin Solito, age 8, Gavin Stearn, age 8, and Christian Workman, age 8, also competed and placed well in their age division. For Twisters Level 4, Waylon Hobgood, age 7, placed third in this age division with an overall score of 60.4 receiving first place on the high bar. Also competing for Twisters Level 4 was Hunter Simons, age 7, Dylan Simons, age 7, and Aiden Kuvshinoff, age 8. All of these boys placed well in their division. Twisters had a Level 6 team and a Level 4 team compete at the BWI meet as well. The Level 4 team placed third out of 13 teams. Next for Twisters boys’ team will be Blizzard at the Beach, Jan. 5, in Ocean City at the convention center. This meet is hosted by Twisters and will have athletes from all over the East Coast competing.

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SD wrestlers pin one on Saint Michaels, 78-0 LISA CAPITELLI Managing Editor

(Dec. 27, 2013) The Stephen Decatur wrestling team proved it is a dominant force in the Bayside Conference as the Seahawks topped the North Dorchester Eagles, 71-3, then shut out the Saint Michaels Saints, 780, during a Dec. 18 tri-meet in Saint Michaels. “Although it was convincing, we did not pin them as fast as we should have,” Decatur Coach Todd Martinek said after the competition. “It exposed some flaws in our techniques, which we will work on over the break.” Decatur battled North Dorchester first and won 13 of the 14 weight class

matches. Nine Seahawks pinned their opponents. Decatur grapplers who won by pinfall were freshmen Robert Kaminski (106 pounds), Adam McInerney (113) and Andy McKahan (120), sophomore Brett Kim (182), juniors Nevin McIntosh (170) and TJ Scafone (126), a team captain, and seniors Marwan Saleh (195), Caleb Massey (220) and Ethan Eibl (285). Seniors Nate Rosenblatt (132) and Nick Bennett (152) both earned technical-fall victories (16-0). Junior Joseph Rodriguez (138) scored an 11-2 major-decision win and North Dorchester forfeited the 160pound match to Decatur senior captain Andrew Borradaile. Nine Seahawks also pinned their

Saint Michaels opponents. They were Scafone (126), Rodriguez (132), Rosenblatt (138), Bennett (152), Borradaile (160), Kim (170), McIntosh (182), Saleh (195) and Massey (220). Junior Jeremiah Purnell outscored his 145-pound opponent 12-8. McKahan won by technical fall, 15-0 (120). Saint Michaels forfeited matches to Kaminski (106), McInerney (113) and Eibl (285). “The teams graduated several seniors, but I expect to dominate the conference with the exception of North Caroline and of course, Kent Island,” Martinek said. “The next event is the Iron Horse Duals, which features seven of the top 20 teams in the state, Jan. 3-4.”

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(Dec. 27, 2013) From a state high jump title winner, to a record-breaking Dew Tour event in Ocean City, here are some of the top sports stories for 2013: Duker wins state high jump title Stephen Decatur sophomore Lucas Duker seemingly followed in the footsteps of his mentor, Greg Petersen, when he won the 3A indoor track high jump state title in February. Duker’s best jump of the indoor track season was 6 feet going into the state championship meet, held Feb. 19, at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover. Duker missed on his first attempt at 6 Continued from Page 42A

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feet at states, but flew over the bar on his second. Devin Swinton of Woodlawn High School also cleared 6 feet, but it took him three tries, so Duker was declared the winner. Duker received a medal for his achievement. He will also get his name and accomplishment put on a banner, which will be displayed in Stephen Decatur’s gym. He is also the 2013 Bayside Conference and 3A East Region high jump champion.

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Dew Tour Beach Championships draws record crowds During its Ocean City debut in 2011, the Pantech Open set a Dew Tour attendance record by drawing approximately 73,000 fans during its four-day run in the resort, July 21-24— its first beachfront venue. That record was broken in 2012 as an estimated 93,000 spectators came out to the beach in downtown Ocean City for the Dew Tour Pantech Beach Championships, Aug. 16-19. The Dew Tour, with its world-class athletes, returned to Ocean City for the third year in June, and again, a new attendance record was set. Over the course of five days, June 1923, an estimated 103,000 fans attended the Dew Tour Beach Championships, according to Kenny Mitchell, Dew Tour general manager. It is the first time the

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YEAR IN REVIEW — SPORTS Dew Tour has ever hosted more than 100,000 attendees at a single event. “The 2013 Dew Tour Beach Championships were a huge success and a great way to kick off our tour by celebrating action sports in Ocean City,” Mitchell said. About 10 days before competitions began, workers started erecting a vertical ramp, skateboard bowl and a BMX park, along with the rest of the venue that will contain the “Dew Tour Experience” booths, activities and concert stage just north of the pier in downtown Ocean City. Events that took place in Ocean City included the Surf Shop Showdown, Skate Vert, Skate Bowl (pro and legends divisions) and BMX Park, Vert and Flatland. New to the lineup was Skate and BMX “Battle at the Beach” Street Sessions, which featured a small group of top street skaters and BMX riders in a high-energy event. Admission was free for all competitions and concerts, although a limited number of premium passes were available that guarantee fans a seat for that day’s competitions as well as Dew Tour swag and exclusive souvenirs. The Maryland Office of Tourism Development recently announced during the annual awards at the Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit, naming the Ocean City Dew Tour as an Economic Engine winner. It is estimated the Dew Tour has

brought in approximately $11.5 million in economic impact to Ocean City and the state.

Worcester Prep field hockey team has undefeated season, wins ESIAC title When the Worcester Prep and Sts. Peter & Paul field hockey teams met during the regular season, the Lady Mallards came out on top 3-1 and 6-1. The two squads went head-to-head for the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship trophy Oct. 25 on the Mallards’ field in Berlin and the home team didn’t have as easy of a time earning a victory over the Sabres. But in the end, the Prep squad pulled out a 2-0 shutout to capture the ESIAC title for the second consecutive year. At the 7:04 mark, junior Jordie Loomis blasted a shot past the Sabres’ goalie to give Worcester a two-goal cushion. Frostrom said it was “extremely exciting” for her team to win the ESIAC title– only the second in the field hockey program’s history. The Mallards won the school’s first title in 2012. The Mallards went 12-0 during the regular season. In 14 games, Worcester scored 89 goals and only gave up three. “The championship is great, but our season has been phenomenal. To have an undefeated season is history for Worcester Prep,” Frostrom said.

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Berlin All-Star team has successful season The Berlin All-Star 11-12-year-old team came up a little short of competing in the Little League World Series, when the local squad lost in the semifinal round of the Mid-Atlantic Regional tournament, held in Bristol, Conn. Aug. 2-11. “The (regional) competition, top to bottom, was better than what we faced most of the year, but I don’t think it was anything we weren’t ready for,” said Berlin Manager Cameron McDonough. “I don’t feel like we were playing our best baseball.” Berlin won its first regional game, Aug. 2, 5-4 over New Jersey. The next day, they earned a 6-2 victory over Delaware. On Aug. 5, Washington D.C. edged out Maryland’s representatives 1110. Pennsylvania shut out Berlin 2-0 the next day. Despite two losses, Berlin advanced to the Aug. 10 semifinal game where the team met Pennsylvania again. Broadcast live on ESPNU, Berlin was eliminated from the tournament, falling to the Lionville team, 9-3. Delaware topped Pennsylvania, 8-2 in the regional final to advance to the Little League World Series. Overall, the Berlin team had a successful season. The squad finished 12-3. Berlin went undefeated in District 8 competition. In six games, the boys outscored their opponents 95-9. They captured their third district title. As the top team in its district, Berlin advanced to the state tournament. The local group won all four if its games to take home its third Maryland title. The Berlin athletes outscored their opponents during the state tournament, 236. Berlin advanced and represented Maryland in the regional tournament. “I’m proud of the boys and what the team has accomplished the past three years. I wouldn’t trade anyone for anything,” McDonough said. “They’re a tremendous group of kids on and off the field. I’m blessed to have been a part of their lives for the past three years.” Decatur girls’ basketball team has best season since 2004 The Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball program had its most successful season since 2004, when the Seahawks went 20-4 and won the 3A East Regional title. During the 2012-13 season, the squad finished 21-3. “We’ve had such a great year. Everybody is going to lose that last game except for the state champion,” Fenzel-Mergott said after the team fell to the Howard Lions, 67-33, in the 3A East Regional semifinal game on Feb. 27. “It was really an phenomenal season. I’m really proud and really happy. “Even though [the loss] was a disappointment, I’ve got to just take a step back and enjoy the season because not every season is like this, as I know,” she said.

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Needs continue well after holidays PHIL JACOBS ■ Editor Claudia Nagle was giving me a tour of Diakonia, Worcester County’s 30-year answer for homelessness and hunger. It was in November and the weather wasn’t particularly cold as we were just weeks from winter. Certainly Thanksgiving was a great part of the spirit of the day. We all know as soon as we’re done eatPhil Jacobs ing turkey, the drive is heightened for the Christmas holidays. I’m sure like many others who take this tour with Claudia, the inclination to want to do something to help is put into action as if a button were pressed. During the tour, Claudia was giving me, I asked if I could perhaps “adopt” a family or a child for Christmas, purchasing them gifts or even learning of what a particular family had a special need for or even dreamed about. I did this once before when a social worker gave me the details of a family with five children

who would not have winter boots. Living in suburban Detroit, I knew that the winters there go through you and, without layering clothing and having a good pair of boots, the winter could easily become menacing, meaning more school and work days lost with colds and the flu. The bottom line, I went to a mom and pop shoe store in the area and they even joined in the project with me so that the parents and children could come in and pick any pair of boots they wanted at any price. So when I asked Claudia the question about adopting a child or family, she told me to wait until after Christmas. She explained to me that at this time of the year, people blessedly feel a spirit of giving and come forward with money, food, gifts, volunteer hours and just about anything organizations such as Diakonia can readily use. But what about February when the winds blow cold off of the ocean? The closest memory of Christmas and Thanksgiving might be the remains of a tired Christmas tree still waiting for curbside pickup. Doing a little research on the

Internet, I learned also that the summer months are a time when we must be reminded that the giving shouldn’t stop. If anything, according to several sources, summer homelessness is at times more prevalent than the winter variety and at times more dangerous. Why? A landlord might be more inclined to evict a family owing back rent, because the weather is warmer and, if necessary, a person could sleep through the night outside without freezing to death. But as every agency I’ve ever written about will tell you, dehydration from the heat and any increase in alcohol intake adds yet another dangerous level of life for the homeless. One social worker told me that even the rate of spousal and child abuse rises at times during the warmer months, because the heat lends itself to perhaps a more violent result. Think of it: behind on the rent, a low-paying job, if any, so certainly there is tension. So when the Christmas tree is taken apart, the ornaments stored away for another season and we’re all looking forward to Continued on Page 45A

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By Stewart Dobson

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s predictions for the simple reason that it would ruin the surprise. For instance, I had a vision in late 2012 that I would actually touch a vacuum cleaner 9.5 times in 2013. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say a word about it, because making an announcement to that effect would have robbed this series of events of their impact. Besides, it also would have committed me to this task, thus eliminating any possibility of me being wrong, which I would have been had the fishing weather had been better. I had other premonitions as well, including one that I would fall asleep in the chair during 247 prime time television shows, 23 Saturday afternoon B movies, several hours of Home Shopping Network, because my remote control finger hit the wrong button, and nine baseball games, including one when the dogs spent an afternoon eating errant Cheetos off my shirt. But did I tell anyone this would happen? No. That would have killed the wonder of it all and deprived a certain someone of the pleasure of saying 181 times, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, I see Mr. Excitement has returned to the livingâ&#x20AC;? while on the other 98 times she simply observed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ah, the beast awakes!â&#x20AC;? Unfortunately, this little bit of clair-

Ocean City Today voyance that I possess is limited to my own circumstance and does not extend to the outside world. If it did, I would not have begun the spring thinking the Orioles actually had a chance, nor would I have said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mark my words, the odds of Obamacare failing because of a dumb Web site are about the same as seeing Miley Cyrus swinging naked on a wrecking ball.â&#x20AC;? Even though I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see into the future, I do feel that certain things are destined to happen in 2014, including: 1. The public approval rating of Congress will drop to minus 6, sending mathematicians and physicists scurrying to prove that not only have our elected officials alienated us, but they also have begun to annoy a small segment of the population in an alternate universe. 2. The Other Guy, who is to blame for everything, will reveal his or her identity. 3. The NSA will start its own Facebook page and, like everyone else, share too much information. 4. In a bow to public pressure, the Washington Redskins will change their name, but will rethink that decision when the Beltway Bloods doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t catch on. 5. Six months after the legalization of recreational marijuana use in Colorado, many residents will say â&#x20AC;Ś â&#x20AC;&#x153;Haha, I forgot what I was saying, hahahahahahahahahahaha. 6. The speed limit in Colorado will be lowered to 6 and no one will notice. 7. The Maryland General Assembly will pass a law requiring that helmets be worn by all participants in annual family dinners. 8. A reality show on reality shows will become a reality show. 9. I will not win the lottery, because just in case I do, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not telling. 10. 2014 will be a good year for everyone who thought 2013 wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that bad. Those who thought 2013 was great, are living in Colorado.

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Or even better, if you can provide a job for a person or know of a business that is hiring, than youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done an even greater deed for a family. Maimonides, a great medieval philosopher and codifier of religious law, delineated eight levels of giving charity reflecting the principle of human worth. The highest level is to provide someone with a job or interest-free loan that will enable him to help himself and maintain self-respect. The help people need doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop when â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blackâ&#x20AC;? Friday or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cyberâ&#x20AC;? Monday passes by. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Claudia Nagle told me to wait a little while. And she was so right.

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YEAR IN REVIEW â&#x20AC;&#x201D; BUSINESS from home,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? co-operating partner Dana Gottloeb said. â&#x20AC;˘ The Flamingo Motel on 31st Street celebrated 50 years in business in 2013. Over the years, the business grew from 23 to 112 rooms, adding telephones, TVs and air conditioning along the way, said owner Rose Brous. â&#x20AC;˘ Buck Mann celebrated 40 years in the community management business at his company Mann Properties, Inc. in 2013. The 16th Street business oversees about 90 properties from the inlet to the Delaware state line.

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West Ocean City: â&#x20AC;˘ Pier 1 Imports opened at the White Marlin Mall in February, bringing customers â&#x20AC;&#x153;rustic, yet modern open bazaarmeets-antiques shopâ&#x20AC;? finds for the home,

said state manager Frank Pileggi. Diakoniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Route 611 thrift shop Used To Be Mine expanded into a third unit in early 2013, tripling its original size. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really wanted to offer large furniture and now with the additional space we can do that,â&#x20AC;? Diakoniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Executive Director Claudia Nagle said. â&#x20AC;˘ Counseling residents and longtime acquaintances Katherine Smith, Debra Dotson and Amy Ginnavan converted two units in the Blue Heron Shopping Center into Seaside Counseling & Wellness Center early this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We love the community and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited to help strengthen individuals and families,â&#x20AC;? Dotson said. â&#x20AC;˘ Chris Wall and Lloyd Whitehead celebrated 20 years as owners of Harborside Bar and Grill on April 7 with food and drink specials, prize giveaways, live music

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Delaware: â&#x20AC;˘ Harpoon Hannaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebrated 30 years in business in April with live music, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, free food and happy hour specials. More than 500 diners ate at Hannaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on opening night, April 10, 1983 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a number Owner Frank Hannah Sr. though heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never top. Today, the restaurant serves between 1,800 and 2,000 on summer nights. â&#x20AC;˘ Irish pub-gone-sports bar Smitty McGeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebrated its 24th anniversary in June with a new look. Owner Dawn McGee used her favorite vacation spot, the Florida Keys, to inspire the renovations, which she said brought a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Key West flairâ&#x20AC;? to the restaurant off Route 54. â&#x20AC;˘ Drivers of Jet Skis, boats and cars stopped and stared when Relentless Watersports brought water-powered jetpacks to Ocean City this summer. The business located in the Harpoon Hannaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking lot brought the Jetlev to thrill seekers over the summer, hoisting them up to 10 feet in the air over Montego Bay.

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Partying like it’s 2014? They’re everywhere Resort restaurants and clubs have big plans to welcome New Year’s Eve CLARA VAUGHN Staff Writer

(Dec. 27, 2013) From champagne to fireworks, romantic dinners to over-thetop celebrations, Ocean City goes all-out for New Years. Here are just a few of the events taking place in the area this Tuesday to kick off 2014: Ocean City: Seacrets, 49th Street: Dinner seatings at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:45 p.m. There will be a $20 charge for all seatings after

5:30 p.m. in addition to New Years Eve menu prices. Visit www.seacrets.com/nye for menu. Reservations are required, call 410-524-4900. Those coming for the party only pay $30 cover charge until 8 p.m. and $40 after. Includes a champagne toast at midnight. Five live bands and three DJs. Party lasts until 4 a.m.

Fagers Island, 60th Street: Dinner seatings from 4:15-5:30 p.m. pay regular regular menu prices; from 6:15-7:30 p.m. pay $75 per person; and from 9:30-10:30 p.m. pay $85 per person. Alcohol, tax and tip not included. Reservations required, call 410-524-5500. Those coming for the party only pay $40 cover charge for the deck party with cash bar. Complimentary champagne

toast at midnight and party favors. Live music starts at 7 p.m. Galaxy 66 Bar & Grille, 66th Street: Dinner seatings at 5, 7 and 9 p.m. with 9 p.m. diners keeping their tables for the evening. Regular menu prices. Live music from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Party favors and complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Reservations required, call 410723-6762. Skye Bar will be open to the public with free champagne at midnight and party favors. No cover charge. Dead Freddies Island Grill, 64th Street: Dinner seatings at 5:30, 7 and 8:30 p.m. for a three-course dinner for $45.99 per person. Champagne toast at midnight. Call 410-524-3733 to make a reservation.

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Holiday Inn, 66th Street: Entry costs $109 per person and includes all-youcan-eat buffet and open bar until 1 a.m. Live music and magic show. Champagne toast at midnight. Doors open at 7 p.m.

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Captain’s Table, 15th Street: Regular dinner served until 8 p.m. After that, $100 entry fee includes open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres and dessert and champagne toast at midnight. Phil Perdue on the piano followed by a DJ from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Reservations required, call 410-289-7191.

Blue Ox, 127th Street: Seatings available on the hour from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. Four-course dinner costs $40 per person or three courses for $30 or $20. All come with a free glass of champagne. Toast at midnight. Call 410-723-2120 to make a reservation.

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Fresco’s, 82nd Street: Dinner seatings from 4-5:30 p.m. with a special menu. Seatings from 7-7:45 p.m. cost $65 per person and include a four-course meal. Seatings from 8-10:30 p.m. cost $95 and includes a four-course meal and champagne toast. Alcohol, tax and tip not included. Live music. Reservations required, call 410-524-8202.

Clarion Resort Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway: Entry costs $145 per person and includes gourmet buffet dinner from 8-10 p.m., open bar from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. and cash bar from 1-3 a.m. Live music by Power Play and Arizona. Semi-formal attire.

Princess Royale, 91st Street: Formal, sit-down dinner in the Palmetto Ballroom costs $119 per person and includes sixhour open bar and live music. Seating at 7 p.m., dinner served at 8 p.m. Party in the atrium pool area costs $99 per person and includes a buffet dinner, six-hour open bar and live music. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., food served at 7:30 p.m. No jeans. Reservations are required for both parties, call 410-524-7777. Both include a champagne toast at midnight and party favors. The Bonfire, 70th Street: Family New Years celebration starts at 8 p.m. Buffet costs $36 for adults, $13.95 for children ages 7-12 and $6.95 for children ages 3-6. Call 410-524-7171 for reservations. Carousel Hotel, 117th Street: Buffet costs $33.95 for adults, $12.95 for kids age 3-10. Drink specials at the bar. Call 10524-1000 for reservations. Hemingway’s at the Coral Reef Café, inside the Holiday Inn Suites on 17th

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Resort has its own rockin’ eve events Street: Regular menu available. Live entertainment from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Call 410-289-2612 to make reservations.

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J/R’s, 131st Street: Celebrate a “New England New Years Eve” with piano music starting at 7 p.m. No reservations required.

Party Block, 17th Street: Tickets cost $75 per person and include open bar all night. DJ BK and DJ Larry Love will provide live entertainment. Party favors provided. 45th Street Taphouse Bar & Grill, 45th Street: Entry fee of $70 per person includes open bar from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and food. Live music.

De Lazy Lizard Bar & Grill, 1st Street bayside: Cover charge of $24.99 gets partiers all-you-can-eat and –drink specials from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. No reservations required. Longboard Café, 67th Street: Entry costs $35 for the “It’s 12 O’clock Somewhere” party. All-you-can-eat buffet, cash bar with reduced drink prices, party favors and live music. Countdown at 10 p.m. to smash a surfboard piñata and

complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Doors open at 6 p.m.

JC’s Northside Pub, 127th Street: No cover for a masquerade ball with prizes for the best mask contest and giveaways all night. Complimentary champagne toast at midnight. BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street: Full menu served until 1:30 a.m. Champagne toast at midnight and party favors. DJ starting at 10 p.m. No reservations — first-come, first-served.

Greene Turtle, 116th Street: No cover party with complimentary champagne toast and party favors. DJ from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Full menu served until 10 p.m. and light fare served until 1 a.m. Call to ask about the free shuttle service to surrounding areas, 410-723-2120.

Johnny’s Pizza & Pub, 56th Street: Food and drink specials, complimentary champagne toast at midnight and free party favors at a party lasting until 4 a.m. A DJ will provide live entertainment. No cover charge. The Purple Moose Saloon, Caroline Street and the Boardwalk: Live entertainment by Fuzzbox Piranha. Cash bar with complimentary champagne toast at midnight and party favors. No cover charge.

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Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon, 27th Street: Live entertainment starts at 9 p.m. Toast at midnight. No cover charge. West Ocean City: Hooters, Route 50: Entry costs $50 and includes open bar, upscale buffet, live music by Loud Love and a champagne toast at midnight. Doors open at 8 p.m.

Greene Turtle West, Route 611: Live music starting at 11 p.m. Complimentary champagne toast at midnight and party favors. No cover charge. Open until 4 a.m.

Harborside Bar & Grill, Harbor Road: Entertainment by DJ Bill T starting at 7 p.m. Party favors and champagne toast at midnight. No cover charge. Sunset Grille, Sunset Avenue: Special New Years menu available or order from the regular menu. Champagne toast at midnight. No cover charge. Call 410-2138110 for reservations.

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APPEARING LIVE 19TH HOLE BAR & GRILL 9636 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 410-213-9204 Dec. 27: Melissa Alesi, 7-10 p.m. Dec. 28: Kevin Poole, 7-10 p.m. Jan. 1: Johnny Mojo & Chris Button, 7-10 p.m.

HARPOON HANNA’S Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525 302-539-3095 Every Friday: Dave Hawkins, 6-10 p.m. Every Saturday: Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m. Every Wednesday: Aaron Howell, 7 p.m.

BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay 410-524-7575 Dec. 27: 2 Guys & A Mama, 9 p.m. Dec. 28: Chest Pains, 9 p.m. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Party w/DJ, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

HIGH STAKES Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 Dec. 27: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; DJ Zman, 9 p.m. Dec. 28: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; DJ Rupe, 9 p.m. Dec. 31: DJ Rupe, 9 DJ Rupe p.m.

CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Dec. 27-28: Phil Perdue Dec. 31: Phil Perdue FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay 410-524-5500 Dec. 27: Bryan Clark, 6-9 p.m.; DJ Hook, 9 p.m. Dec. 28: DJ Groove, 9 p.m.; The American Pink Floyd, 10:30 p.m. Dec. 29: Jazz Brunch w/Everett Spells, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; DJ Groove, 9 p.m. Dec. 30: Deck Party w/Chest Pains, 9:30 p.m.; Hook, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Party w/Everett Spells, 7:3010:30 p.m.; DJ RobCee, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.; Jumper, 10:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. Jan. 1: Jazz Brunch w/Everett Spells, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dec. 28: Rob Fahey & The Pieces, 9:30 p.m.

Every Friday and Saturday: Harry O, 7-11 p.m.

J/R’S 131st Street 410-250-3100 Dec. 27: Bob Hughes, 5 p.m. Dec. 31: New England NYE with Howard on the Piano

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay 410-524-4900 Dec. 27: Rew Smith, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 28: John Maurer Band, 5-9 p.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 30: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 31: Full Circle, 4-8 p.m.; Face Parade, 8 p.m. to midnight; The Benderz, 8 p.m. to midnight; Freddie Long Band, midnight to 3 a.m.; Ultra Fuze, 1-4 a.m.

OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean 410-524-3535 Every Friday and Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 27-28: Arizona Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Party w/Power Play and Arizona SCHOONER’S RESTAURANT In the Princess Royale 91st Street and the ocean 410-524-7777

SMITTY MCGEE’S Route 54 West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-4716 Dec. 27: Rick Artz Jan. 2: Randy Lee Ashcraft

MELISSA ALESI 19th Hole Bar & Grill: Friday, Dec. 27, 7-10 p.m.

HOOTERS Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Rd. West Ocean City 410-213-1841 Dec. 28: Old School Dec. 31: Aaron Howell, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. HOUSE OF WELSH 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 888-666-0728 302-541-0728 Every Friday and Saturday: Tony Vega, 6-10 p.m. Every Monday and Saturday: Tom Low, 4 p.m. JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside 410-524-7499 Dec. 27: Go With The Flo, 9:30 p.m.

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GALAXY 66 66th Street, bayside 410-723-6762 Dec. 27: The Philly George Project, 10 p.m. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 Dec. 27: Ladies Night w/DJ Billy T, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 28: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 29: DJ Billy T/DJ Bigler, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Jan. 2: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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OCHMRA The Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association hosted its annual Christmas dinner and party Dec. 19, at the Captain's Table, located on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel on 15th Street. Photos courtesy John Dove, KRR Photography

Representing the Marriott, Assistant General Manager, Spencer Byrd; Director of Sales, Toni Franks; General Manager Shawn McMahon; Susan Jones, executive director of the OCHMRA; Newport Hospitality Group COO Wayne West and Captain's Table owner, Lauren Taylor.

Trish Walsh of IMG Insurance Management Group and Donna Hafer of Comcast Spotlight.

Castle in the Sand elves, from left, Bob Borello, owner Adam Showell, Sr. and Jim Parkinson

Marie-Noelle Sayan from King Charles Hotel, her brother Paul Sayan, Maridel Motel, and Viola Candeloro from Ocean Terrace Apartments.

Liz Walk, left, Susan Jones, executive director of the OCHMRA, and Gary Leach from Centerplate, on a bike donated by the Delmarva Chefs & Cooks Association.

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Old Pro Golf owners Herb and Judy Schoellkopf.

Carolyn Kennington of Senor Cigars, left, and Rebecca Taylor of Captain's Table.

Liz Walk and JoAnne Hunsicker of the Ocean City convention center.

HMRA Vice President Bob Torrey of Happy Jack Pancake House, Henry Pertman from Micros, Zac Torrey and Carla Dekker from Micros.

Stefanie Gordy of Salisbury University, Sarah Conley of Rainbow Florist, Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Melanie Pursel and Amy Tingle of Worcester Prep.

Joe Perry of Eagles Landing with his wife, Pat Ambler-Perry of Boardwalk Hotel Group, Susan Jones, executive director of the OCHMRA, and Jeff LeVan of the Baltimore Sun.

Andre and Marina Koenig, Bob Borello, Adam Showell Jr. all of Castle in the Sand Hotel.

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Good cheer and good food make for happy New Year a.m. Free party favors and champagne toast at midnight.

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Berlin: Downtown Celebration: Enjoy a “Times Square” experience at the intersection of Main Street and Broad Street from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Open container laws put on hold for the event with a countdown ball drop at midnight. The Atlantic Hotel and The Globe will sell alcohol and food. Horse and carriage rides available. Si’Culi: Dinners seatings at 5 p.m. for $40 or 7 or 9:30 p.m. for $50. Does not include tax, tip or alcohol. Reservations required, call 410-629-0550. Stay and watch the Berlin ball drop at midnight. Tex-Mex & Beyond: Seatings at 5, 7 and 9 p.m. cost $30 per person for threecourse dinner with dessert. Does not include tax, tip or alcohol. Reservations required, call 410-629-1010. Stay and watch the Berlin ball drop at midnight. The Globe: Dinner served from the regular menu until 10 p.m. Live entertainment from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Call 410-641-0784 for reservations.

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Atlantic Hotel: Enjoy the hotel’s front porch bar during Berlin’s New Years Eve celebration.

Ocean Pines: Whisker’s Bar & Grill, Cathell Road: Dinner and drink specials all night with live entertainment by LJ the DJ. Complimentary champagne toast at midnight and prize giveaways. No cover charge or reservations required. Fenwick Island, Del.: Harpoon Hanna’s, Route 54: Hanna’s will host a no-cover, no-reservation, nohassle New Years party with regular menu prices and DJ Jon Boi starting at 9 p.m.

High Stakes Bar & Grill, Route 54: No cover for party with DJ Rupe Free playing from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and drink specials. Complimentary champagne toast and party favors.

Smitty McGee’s, Route 54: Live entertainment starts at 8 p.m. Party favors and complimentary champagne toast at midnight.

House of Welsh, 110th Street: Pub party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with music by Tony Vega. Call 302-541-0728 to reserve seating.

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(Dec. 27, 2013) Philanthropists are diving headfirst into a fundraiser for Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. The 20th annual Penguin Swim is slated for New Years Day, next Wednesday, and hundreds will take to the ocean off 91st Street for the event. New attractions mark the 20th year of the swim, including a 7-foot-tall ice throne crafted by ice carver Eric Cantine, miniature pony, Frankie, dressed in full penguin attire and Sherman from the Shorebirds, all available for photo ops with participants while they wait to take the plunge. “It’s going to be huge,” said AGH Development Coordinator Laura Stearns. In 2013, 632 raced into the Atlantic Ocean for the swim, raising more than $80,000 for the hospital. A range of incentives exists for this year’s penguins and many have a retro theme to celebrate the swim’s 20th anniversary. Swimmers who raise $25 can choose from tube socks, penguin ear buds or a penguin hat. Those topping $50 will earn an Outback bucket hat or texting gloves; and swimmers raising at least $75 will take home a long sleeve Tshirt with the retro Penguin Swim logo or a Penguin Swim Tervis tumbler. Swimmers earning $150 or more will take home a long sleeve T-shirt or a hat with tassels; those earning at least $250 will win a penguin umbrella or robe; and penguins bringing in more than $500 are able to choose a prize from each level, Stearns said. Top-earning teams from each category — businesses, community groups and under-18 — also earn a trophy and prize, donated by a local business. There will be prizes for individuals who raised the most money, as well as for the best costumes at the swim. The costume contest “is going to be much bigger and better” for the anniver-

sary, Stearns said. “We’re going to have really nice prizes for the costume contest this year.” In the past, participants have come dressed as pageant queens and super heroes. The crazier the costumes, the better, Stearns said. New this year, those who out of town on New Year’s Day can still participate in a “virtual swim.” They register and raise funds like the other penguins, but take a photo jumping into the water wherever they are to be posted online. “There’s going to be a live feed there (91st Street), so we’ll see when they post it. They’re going to display that for everyone,” Stearn said. Share the out-of-town photos on Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #OCPenguinSwim. Registration for the 2014 Penguin Swim starts at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, at the Princess Royale Hotel on 91st Street. Participants and supporters can visit the ice throne, pony and Shorebird mascot while they wait for the 1 p.m. plunge on the beach there. Early registration is also available on Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 2-4 p.m. at the hotel. An award ceremony will follow the swim inside the hotel and it lasts until about 2 p.m. To sign up for the 2014 Penguin Swim or make a donation, visit www.penguinswim.atlanticgeneral.org. Contact event organizers at 410-641-9858 or penguinswim@atlanticgeneral.org. The Penguin Swim, an annual anniversary celebration in May and the fall golf classic, held each September, are Atlantic General Hospital’s three main fundraisers. Since its inception, the Penguin Swim has raised more than $800,000 for AGH. Atlantic General Hospital has been providing health care to residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties in Maryland and Sussex County, Del., since May 1993.

Fireworks set for Northside Park (Dec. 27, 2013) The Town of Ocean City will host a New Year’s Eve fireworks show at Northside Park on 127th Street, to celebrate the beginning of 2014 and the 21st annual Winterfest of Lights. The fireworks display, which will begin promptly at midnight, will be accompanied by live entertainment, warm hot chocolate, and the opportunity to ride the tram through the Winterfest of Lights. Hours for the Winterfest of Lights, which was recently named a Top 100 Event by American Bus Association and voted “Maryland’s Finest Holiday Tradition” by Maryland Life Magazine, will be extended until midnight. This familyfriendly event will allow visitors to travel through the winter paradise of lights and

then listen to music by DJ Kutt as they wait for the countdown to midnight. “We added the New Year’s Eve fireworks show to the Winterfest of Lights last year and it was a huge hit amongst residents and visitors who were looking for a fun and family-friendly way to ring in the New Year,” said Mayor Rick Meehan. “The fireworks show is free for everyone and is an exciting, and affordable way, for people of all ages to ring in the New Year in Ocean City.” With more than one million holiday lights sparkling throughout Northside Park, the Winterfest of Lights New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show is will be a great way to ring in the New Year.

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

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

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

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

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‘Open House’ at City Hall all about civic awareness Music, merriment dept. displays part of annual event ZACK HOOPES Staff Writer

(Dec. 27, 2013) For those out there looking for a little community engagement on New Year’s Day – possibly to help them get over some excessive community engagement the night before – City Hall has just what you’re looking for. Nothing flushes that cheap champagne out of your system like a little civic awareness, at the 18th annual Mayor’s Open House from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Every year, City Hall opens its doors to citizens on New Year’s Day with music and merriment as well as displays and storytelling about the resort’s civic and government organizations. Each year focuses on a different organization, with this year highlighting the Downtown Association of Ocean City. Last year’s event featured the city’s Public Works Department. For the past 35 years, the Downtown Association has served as an organiza-

tional and advocacy group for businesses and residents in oldest section of the resort, working closely with the city on revitalization efforts and land planning in the downtown area. The association also hosts several annual events, such as the city’s Halloween parade and the annual Crab Soup Cook-off. Wednesday’s event will feature historic exhibits as well as storytelling from some of the association’s long-term and most influential members. “Our family has always had somebody in the group,” said Lauren Taylor, owner of the 15th Street Marriott and Captain’s Table Restaurant. “We’ve always had a business downtown.” “In my estimation, downtown Ocean City is the heart of Ocean City,” said association Secretary Nancy Howard. “It’s the pulse of the city, where a lot of people who live here now came at first. That was what we all fell in love with.” Outside of City Hall, the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company will have equipment on display. Visitors will also be able to meet the Ocean City Police Department’s mounted and canine units. Light refreshments will be served, with music provided by Bryan Russo. For more information, call Jessica Waters, Ocean City’s communications manger, at 410-289-8967.

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(Dec. 27, 2013) Join the Assateague Coastal Trust for its 34th annual Ilia Fehrer/Judy Johnson New Year’s Day Beach Walk at Assateague National Seashore on Wednesday, Jan. 1. A former National Park Service Ranger will lead a group north from the State Park parking lot, highlighting some of the natural and historic elements of the barrier island, ACT Office Manager Matt Heim said.

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Del. has cool dip of its own with annual Fenwick Freeze 10th annual event benefits lifeguard competition fund

(Dec. 27, 2013) Splash, plunge, dive or dip into 2014 on New Year’s Day at the Fenwick Freeze. The Fenwick Island Beach Committee is presenting the 10th annual Fenwick Freeze on Wednesday, Jan. 1, at 10:30 a.m. on the Bayard Street Beach. The Fenwick Freeze is a Fenwick Island tradition. Residents and visitors are invited to put on bathing suits, join the fun, summon their courage and jump into the Atlantic Ocean for a very good cause. Proceeds from the Freeze benefit the Fenwick Island National Lifeguard Competition Fund. Applications are now available. Open registration is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Dec. 30 and 31, at Town Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Last minute registration is on the day of the event. Register early by mail to guarantee a T-shirt. Like the event on Facebook and print the registration form in advance,

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YEAR IN REVIEW — LIFESTYLE

14B LIFESTYLE

LISA CAPITELLI Managing Editor

(Dec. 27, 2013) From an air show to runs/walks benefitting organizations, here are some of this year’s top stories: OC Air Show: The sixth annual Ocean City Air Show, held June 8-9, and produced by B. Lilley LLC Productions, featured an all-civilian, all-star lineup of performers. Because of federal budget cuts, no U.S. military aircraft were flown at the air show, or any other show in the country, this year. When the federal government’s sequester grounded armed forces flight teams, a number of the military acts that had performed

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during the show the last few years could no longer attend, including scheduled headliner the Blue Angels. The show was centered on the beach at 16th Street, where premium viewing areas were set up for a fee, though the performances could be viewed from the beach and along the Boardwalk for free. The 2013 OC Air Show included aircraft demonstrations, low altitude flyovers, parachute team jumps and civilian aerobatic performances by some of the nation’s top civilian pilots over the beach both days. The only civilian-owned Sea Harrier jet in the world, flown by Art Nalls, headlined the show lineup that also included the Red Bull helicopter, aerobatic pilot Mike Wiskus in the Lucas Oil Pitts, Lucas Oil jump team, Raiders Flight Team, L-39 jet, P-51 Mustang, Air Force Heritage flight, GEICO Skytypers, John Klatt in the ANG MXS and Ocean City resident Sean Carroll flying the Yak-9. “Overall, we’re very pleased with the show,” said Cathy Bassett, spokeswoman for B. Lilley LLC Productions after the show. “We’ve heard a lot of positive feedback from the people who came.” Military jets will soar over Ocean City in 2014 as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds return to headline the

OC Air Show, June 14-15. The seventh annual Ocean City event will be the only air show of the year in the mid-Atlantic region to feature the Thunderbirds. They last performed in Ocean City in 2012. For more information visit www.ocairshow.com or call 877-722-2927. Premium viewing tickets including the Flight Line Club VIP will go on sale next week. Komen Race: In 2012, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, for the first time, held its Race for the Cure in Ocean City. The inaugural event, which included a 5k timed competitive run, a 5k recreational run/walk and 1-mile fun walk on the resort’s Boardwalk, drew 3,662 registered participants. Unfortunately, unfavorable weather conditions on race day last year kept many participants at bay, but the Komen Maryland Ocean City Race for the Cure still raised $349,150 by way of registration fees, donations and cash sponsorships. In 2013, the second annual Susan G. Komen Maryland Ocean City Race for the Cure took place April 21, and included a “Parade of Pink” survivor recognition, 5k timed competitive run, a 5k recreational run and walk and 1mile fun walk.

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“We were thrilled with the turnout for this year’s race. The overall energy in the Race Village was overwhelmingly positive and it was wonderful to see everyone come together to celebrate the survivors and remember loved ones,” Brittany Fowler, communications and marketing manager for Komen Maryland said after the 2013 event. “We had more than 3,400 race participants, but estimate that we had about 5,000 people total in the Race Village. We are looking forward to next year.” Approximately $355,000 was raised for the organization, which includes sponsorship dollars, registration fees and donations. Seventy-five percent of the net funds raised during the second annual Komen Maryland Ocean City Race for the Cure will go to local and statewide programs that offer breast health services, from screening and treatment to support. The remaining 25 percent will fund research grants at institutions across the country to support Komen for the Cure’s mission to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. The third annual Susan G. Komen Maryland Race for the Cure is scheduled to take place, Sunday, April 13, 2014 in Ocean City. Penguin Swim 2013 a success More than 600 people raced into the cold ocean on New Year’s Day 2013 — most, with smiles on their faces, excited to participate in the 19th annual Penguin Swim, a fundraiser for Atlantic General Hospital. The target for 2013 was $71,500. A total of 632 “penguins” raced into the Atlantic Ocean for the swim, raising more than $80,000 for the hospital. “We are ecstatic about the amount raised,” Donna Pellinger, director of development for Atlantic General Hospital said after the event. “I thought [the event] went great. Everyone seems very happy.” For 2013, participants and specta-

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tors again had the option to gather at the Princess Royale on 91st Street or join friends at Bull on the Beach on 94th Street before the 19th annual swim. The party kicked off around 9 a.m. at Bull on the Beach and final registration for the Penguin Swim began at 11:30 a.m. at the Princess Royale. Participants were led to the beach just before the 1 p.m. swim. Once everyone was ready, a signal was given for the penguins to enter the ocean. Children had their own area and went in first, followed by the adults. Some people got a little wet, while others dove in to the 34-degree water for a swim. The air temperature was about 47 degrees. After the swim, penguins gathered at the Princess Royale’s Atrium to warm up in the pool and hot tubs. Awards were presented to the youngest and oldest swimmers, as well as to the top team and individual money-raisers. The Penguin Swim, an annual an-

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niversary celebration in May and the fall golf classic, held each September, are Atlantic General Hospital’s three main fundraisers. Since its inception, the Penguin Swim has raised more than $800,000 for AGH. The 20th annual Penguin Swim is slated for New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014.

Making Strides Approximately 800 walkers hit the Boardwalk on Oct. 19 for Ocean City’s third annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K event. About 180 runners took off from the starting line in the inlet parking lot shortly before the walk began. According to the event Web site, www.makingstrideswalk.org/oceancitymd, as of Dec. 19, approximately $284,000 has been raised so far for the American Cancer Society. Donations are still being counted and will be accepted through Dec. 31. The Making Strides 5K run and walk was one of several events planned through the local Pink Rib-

bon Classic Series. Each October, recognized nationally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ocean City’s Pink Ribbon Classic Series provides an assortment of activities designed to raise awareness, while garnering money for the American Cancer Society. While some of the money raised through the Pink Ribbon Classic will be earmarked for national breast cancer research, the remainder will stay on the Eastern Shore, where it will be used for education projects, patient programs and services. Some of those include free wigs for patients; the Look Good Feel Better program, which teaches patients how to cope with the cosmetic side-effects of treatment; Reach to Recovery, a one-on-one support visitation program by trained breast cancer survivors for new patients; Road to Recovery, which offers patients transportation to and from medical facilities for cancer treatments; Hope Lodge, lodging during treatment; Patient Navigator Program, help with the Continued on Page 16B

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Do You Know Your Flood Risk? Find Out More at the Worcester County Coastal Flood Risk Open House • Find your property on preliminary flood maps and learn your flood risk • Get answers to your questions from County, State and FEMA Representatives • Learn about flood insurance options from insurance specialists Residents and property owners must be informed about flood risk. It is up to everyone to know their risk, know their role, and take action to reduce their risk. Therefore, the Worcester County Commissioners encourage all residents and property owners to attend the Worcester County Coastal Flood Risk Open House. For more detailed information, please visit the Worcester County website at www.co.worcester.md.us or call the Worcester County Department of Development Review & Permitting at 410-632-1200. We are committed to ensuring that the meeting and materials are accessible to all, and so in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (www.ada.gov), reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Please include a description of the accommodation you will need, including as much detail as you can. Please include a way we can contact you if more information is needed. Make your request as early as possible; please allow at least 5 days advance notice. Last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Please contact Dave Bollinger at david.bollinger@dhs.gov or by phone at 215-931-5561 with any questions or concerns regarding accommodations. WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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YEAR IN REVIEW — LIFESTYLE many as 1 million lights and more than 100 twinkling, shining, glittering and animated scenes, were viewed by 95,599 people, according to Tom Shuster, director of the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department. An average of 1,991 people rode the train through the park each night. The overall total was a bit less from the record 107,405 passengers who took the 12-minute train ride last year when Winterfest of Lights was open for 46 days. It broke the previous attendance record of 93,937, set in 2001. Revenue generated during the 2011-12 festival was about $513,000. The 20th annual Winterfest of Light’s attendance marked the second highest total. “We were really pleased with [Winterfest of Lights]. The turnout was

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Winterfest of Lights draws more than 95,000 visitors On New Year’s Day 2013, 506 passengers boarded the Winterfest Express for a trip through the illuminated Northside Park, wrapping up the 48-night holiday spectacular. The 127th Street Winterfest of Lights displays, which contained as

very good and the crowd was consistent throughout the season,” Shuster said. “I brought someone to Winterfest of Lights for the first time and they were awed by it. It’s nice to see it through someone else’s eyes who hasn’t seen it before.” Approximately $502,000 in revenue was generated during the 201213 festival, which began Nov. 15, 2012 and ended Jan. 1, 2013. The 21st annual Winterfest of Lights runs nightly through Jan. 1, 2014. Hours of operation are 5:309:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5:30-10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The cost to ride the train is $5 for adults. Children 11 and younger ride for free. The American Bus Association named Winterfest of Lights one of the

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Berlin Ball Drop develops into main event downtown SHEILA R. CHERRY Associate Editor/Bayside Gazette

BERLIN—The Town of Berlin will partying its way into 2014 from 10 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2013 to 1 a.m. New Year’s Day. Festivities set to take place during the party include a Ball Drop countdown, which will take place where Main Street intersects with Broad Street. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams is expected to begin the opening ceremony with a traditional salutation, as he did last year, according to Economic and Development Director Michael Day. This year’s musical host will be Big Al Reno from Ocean 98.1 WCOM, who served as master of ceremonies at Berlin’s Octoberfest. The evening’s other activities and offerings will include horse and carriage rides and vendors selling hot dogs and hamburgers. Day said the town’s open container law will be suspended from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. Berlin’s Main Street stores will be closing at their own discretion, he said. The Atlantic Hotel and The Globe will be selling adult beverages and food, according to Day. Other restaurants will be open and will be having specials, he added. He invited would-be revelers to enjoy a “Times Square” experience in small town Berlin. Last year’s celebration attracted a crowd of 3,022, he said, adding that he was expecting the same number, if not more, this year. Berlin’s official New Year’s Eve attraction is a dual countdown ball that is designed as a 24- inch mirror ball surrounded by an outer sphere of 36 metal bands of lights. It will descend from a building roof at the town center as the stroke of midnight approaches. This year, Berlin’s celebration will have a little competition, but it is not expected to affect turnout in town. Salisbury is doing a ball drop for the first time this year, according to Day. “I am thrilled that other communities on the Shore are also having New Year’s Eve celebrations,” he said. During a recent town council meeting Mayor Williams noted that Berlin’s New Year’s Eve celebration creates little in the way of parking problems because so many of the celebrants live close enough to walk to the festivities.

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This was the seventh year the Ocean City Elks #2645 presented its Coats for Kids golf tournament. Through the generosity of members, Ladies Auxillary, Lodge funds and Ocean City businesses, $10,000 was raised. Six schools provided a list of needs for coats, scarfs, gloves, hats, underwear, sweat pants and shirts totaling $4,000 and $6,000 worth of coats were bought for Worcester G.O.L.D.

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SATURDAY, DEC. 28 PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices, includes coffee and juice. Bloody Marys cost $3. Info: 410-524-8196. FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines, 8 a.m. to noon, through Oct. 26. Produce, farm fresh eggs, organic goods, herbs, fresh cut flowers, soaps, jelly, homemade baked goods, honey and more.

MONDAY, DEC. 30 DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus, Sweet Adeline’s, under the direction of Carol Ludwig, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, White Horse Park. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410-208-4171. HAND DANCING — House of Welsh, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick, Del. Free lessons from 6-7 p.m., open dancing 7-10 p.m. No cover charge. Info: DC Hand Dance Club, 302541-0728.

TUESDAY, DEC. 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS — Northside Park, 200 125th St. in Ocean City, midnight. Ring in the New Year with a fireworks display. Winterfest will stay open extended hours for the festivities.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1 PENGUIN SWIM — Princess Royale Hotel, Ocean City. Registration starts at 11:30 a.m., swim at 1 p.m. Annual dip into the chilly Atlantic Ocean to benefit Atlantic General Hospital. Best costume contest and recognition of oldest and youngest. A trick pony will be on the beach for entertainment before the swim. Info: www.penguinswim.atlanticgeneral.org. MAYOR’S OPEN HOUSE — City Hall, 301 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, 1-3 p.m. Community tradition offers a different theme each year. This year’s theme is the Downtown Association. Also exhibits from town departments including the Ocean City Police, Fire, Emergency Services and Beach Patrol. Mayor Meehan and City Council members will be on hand to greet visitors. Light refreshments served. Musical entertainment also presented. Info: 410289-8967 or www.oceancitymd.gov. BREAKFAST AT BETHANY — Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway in West Ocean City, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast items, coffee, tea and hot choco-

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late. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children 11 and younger. Info: 410-641-2605.

THURSDAY, JAN. 2 WOMEN’S CLUB BIRTHDAY PARTY — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 10 a.m. Join the ladies of the WCOP in a celebration of their 40th year. The group will be welcoming new members and thanking those who have renewed. Membership is open to women who live in Ocean Pines and dues are $10. Info: Pat Abby, 410-208-0171 or gorpataddy@aol.com. BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Harpoon Hanna’s, Route 54 and the Bay, Fenwick Island, Del., 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410-524-0649; or Dianne, 302-541-4642. BINGO — American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City, every Thursday, year round. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Food available. Open to the public. Info: 410-289-3166. FREE FLY CASTING LESSONS — Meet at the Veterans Memorial parking lot, 4 p.m., rain or shine. Fishing will take place at the South Gate pond. All ages are welcome. Take fly casting tackle if you have it. Joe Reynolds will cover everything from the basic total beginner category to those with more advanced skills and experience. If interested, contact joe@outdoors.net.

ONGOING EVENTS WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS — Northside Park, 200 125th St. in Ocean City, through Jan. 1. Hours are Sunday through Thursday, 5:309:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 5:3010:30 p.m. Heated Winterfest Village pavilion will offer hot chocolate, Yukon Cornelius’ gift shop and photos with Santa. Tour hundreds of themed, animated, lighted displays on the Winterfest Express. Cost $5 for adults, children 11 and younger ride free. Info: 800-OCOCEAN or 410-250-0125. HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES ON THE BOARDWALK — Weather and ridership permitting, horse and carriage rides will board passengers near Thrasher’s at the Inlet lot and travel around the pier and down the Boardwalk to Fourth Street and back on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., through April 30. Cost is $10 per person, kids 3 and younger ride free. Info: Randy Davis, 443-7831409. VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS — Historic Berlin, through Dec. 31. Visit Santa at the Visitors Center weekends through Dec. 22, from noon to 2 p.m. Carriage rides every weekend from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. New Year’s Eve Ball Drop, Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Info: berlinchamber.org.

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Each year at Christmastime, the Salvation Army holds its Kettle Drive to raise funds and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City volunteers to help man the collection points at the Berlin Wal-Mart on Route 50. Pictured, Kiwanian Rev. David Herr, who is the pastor of three nearby Methodist churches of the Nanticoke Charge as well as the Human and Spiritual Affairs chair for the Kiwanis Club, rings the bell on Dec. 5.

CPR/AED, BLS AND FIRST AID COURSES — The American Heart Association is offering these life saving skills. Great for families, communities with pools, teachers, construction workers, lifeguards, coaches, physical trainers, camp counselors. Also Basic Life Support training for medical professionals, pharmacists, dentists, doctors, CNA’s, LPN’s, RN’s or nursing students. Weekly classes offered. Sign up: 302-462-5594. KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP-OC — Meets every Wednesday at 8 a.m. in the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m. October through April. Info: 410-641-7330. GRIEFSHARE — Grief recovery support group. Fall cycle begins Oct. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sign up: Carole, 301-509-2002 or griefshare.org. Sponsored by SonRise Church, 10959 Worcester Highway, Berlin. AUMC THRIFT SHOP — Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City. Now open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 410-289-4458.

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

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OUT & ABOUT FRIENDS OF THE OCEAN CITY LIBRARY — Group meets the first Friday of each month at 1 p.m in the library meeting room. Discussions on library and volunteer needs and often include interesting speakers. Followed by refreshments. New Friends always welcome. 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. WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB — Luncheon meeting, third Tuesday, 1 p.m., Ocean Pines. Info: 410-208-1398. FIRST STATE DETACHMENT OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MONTHLY MEETINGS — Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at VFW Post 8296, 104 66th St., Ocean City, 7 p.m. Open to all fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen. Info: Rick Holmes, 302988-1056. HELP FOR VETERANS — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, third Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Michelle Licata, a representative from the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, is on hand to help veterans (of any conflict) with whatever help they need in navigating available VA programs, need special assistance, etc. Info: Licata, 410-713-3482. COMPUTER AND E-READER INSTRUCTION — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway.

ALOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Art League of Ocean City elected its board of directors for 2014 during its annual luncheon at Fresco's on 82nd Street last week. Members of the 2014 board, from left, are Jamie Albright, corresponding secretary; Katy Durham, second vice president; Marian Bickerstaff, president; Karen Tomosello, Barbara Patrick, Kim Wagner, Barbara Melone, Nancy Fortney, Lisi Ruczynski, Gayle Widdowson, Michelle Fager, Emmy Challenger, recording secretary; Ann Terrell, Judy Tremellen, Barbara Tyler and Nick Ruggieri. Not pictured are: Karen Turner, treasurer, and Emily Schwab, first vice president.

Staff offers individual computer or E-Reader instruction by appointment: 410-524-1818. HELP FOR PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG ABUSE — Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all types of drugs. Nar-

conon also offers free assessments and referrals: 877-413-3073 or www.narcononworks.com. SINGING MESSAGES — Members of the Delmarva Chorus of Sweet Adelines International,

is available for singing songs locally for birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Your special someone will be serenaded with two songs at the locations of your choice. Cost is $25. Available 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 410-641-5091.

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YR Rentals-2BR/2BA, NOC $950/mo. + utils & 1BR/1BA28th Street $750/mo. + utils WR-3BR/2BA Townhouse, 28th St. $700/mo. 410-7268948

REAL ESTATE WANTED

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Single Family Homes Starting at $900 Apartments Starting at $650 Condos Starting at $895 Office Space w/immediate availability, reception area & private office w/view. Plenty of customer parking in a great Ocean Pines location! Rent includes all CAM, trash removal, water & sewer. $700/mo.

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2BR/2BA Mobile in Bishopville. Minutes to Beach, light filled, in great shape! $29,900. Ground rent-$400/ mo.-includes water, trash, sewer + taxes. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

WAREHOUSE SPACE - Berlin, 3000 SF, 2nd floor. 8 ft. wide door. $190/mo. 410-603-0517

LOTS & ACREAGE

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LOTS & ACREAGE

Beautiful, Cleared 1/2 Acre Lot in Bishopville. $75,000. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL

Commercial Property directly on Rt. 113 in Selbyville. 2 Buildings + Mini Storage. $599,000 Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

Studio/Office Space Available at Open Door Studio in West OC. Call for appt. 240-645-7685

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Warehouse For Rent. 16 x 30 with garage door and high ceilings. 11212 Gum Point Road, Berlin, Maryland. $350 per month. 410-430-9797

SERVICES SERVICES

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FOR SALE FOR SALE

Used Hot Tubs for Sale-$500 each. Buy as is. No restitution. Contact Club Ocean Villas II for more details 410-5240880

FURNITURE

MOVING SALE

Moving Sale-7 Bedrooms, 2 Living Rooms of furniture. Antiques, entertainment centers, all shed contents, picnic tables w/benches, 4 bar stools. All must go! Call for appt. 410-251-1793

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Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hardworking international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be tax-deductible. Please contact Gary at 410-726-1051 for more information. * Early Deadline * Due to the New Year’s holiday, deadline for Classifieds going into the Jan. 3 issue will be Friday, Dec. 27, 5 p.m.

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WOW what a panoramic view of the bay you will have from this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with two boat lifts and a jet ski lift. Outstanding features like cathedral ceiling in living room, formal dining room, modern kitchen with center island work area. This is the home that you have dreamed about. Easy to care for, FUN to live in. JUST $449,900 furnished. Located in North Ocean City in a community that offers 3-pools, 2-tennis courts for just $199 a year. For a peek today call now. THE ORIGINAL Montego Bay Specialists since 1971.

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521 HARBOUR DRIVE

LIFESTYLE 23B

JUST THE HOME FOR YOU

Picture yourself in this charming 3-bedroom 2-Bath year-round home. It is the perfect place for the whole family to relax and enjoy. You will be filled with amazement as you take in this beautifully furnished home. Begin your day while you have your morning coffee or tea on the front porch. Relax and enjoy the nice patio after a day at the beach or pool and it’s just right for that BBQ. Nothing to do but enjoy and is so close to everything. You will not believe this location in one of the fastest growing communities in North Ocean City that offers 3-pools, 2-tennis courts. You will be proud to own this home for the JUST $298,400. There is no reason to wait, call today! THE ORIGINAL Montego Bay Specialists since 1971.

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For More Information Call 800-252-2223 • 410-250-2700

BAYVIEW HOME

SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT HOME!

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This 3BR/2BA home is located in the Montego Bay community in N. Ocean City. The home is directly across the street from the bay affording great views of the bay. Features include an open floorplan, a large family room, cathedral ceilings, ceramic & laminate flooring, a laundry room, a floored attic, sprinkler & alarm systems and much more. The community offers pools, tennis, shuffleboard and min. golf. HOA fees are only $199/yr. Offered at $344,000.

800-745-5988 • 410-250-3020 108 S. Ocean Drive • Ocean City, MD

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Saturdays 11-4pm

This waterfront rancher is located in the Montego Bay community in N. Ocean City. The location offers easy access to the open bay & is within walking distance to the beach. The house features 3 BR’s, 3.5 BA’s, an open floorplan, a large floored attic, cathedral ceilings, a kitchen breakfast bar & island, upgraded appliances & kitchen cabinets & much more. Outside there is a large sundeck w/an electric awning, a dock & pier, an electric boatlift & jet-ski lift, a large heated utility shed & a 2-car parking pad. The community offers pools, tennis & min. golf. HOA fee is just $199/yr. Listed at $450,000.

145 PINE TREE ROAD

Montego Bay Realty

Call Michael “Montego Mike” Grimes

Montego Bay Realty

montegomike@verizon.net www.montegobayrealty.com

108 S. Ocean Drive • Ocean City, MD

302 SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE

Call Michael “Montego Mike” Grimes

ADDRESS

BR/BA

From $300,000

Heron Harbour Sales Office, 120th St., Bayside

1BR/2/BR3BR/4/BR+

Condo, Towns & SF

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Assateague Point, Berlin

1BR/2BR/3BR

Mon-Fri 11-3

Villas, OC Inlet Isle

3BR/4BR

Daily 10-4

Sat Dec 28 10-3

Wed Jan 1 12-2pm

PRICE

Condo, Town, Slips

Daily

Daily 10-5

STYLE

2 & 3BR/2 & 3.5BA

Heron Harbour Sales Office, 120th St., Bayside

Sundays 11-4pm

800-745-5988 • 410-250-3020

Harbour Island Sales Office, 14th St. & Bayside

Saturdays 11-4pm Sundays 11-4pm

www.larryholdrenrealestate.com • email: holdren@intercom.net

Harbour Island Sales Office, 14th St & Bayside

Gateway Grand – 48th Street

Eleven 11 Edgewater – Edgewater Ave. 601 Bayshore Drive, OC

103 S Main St, Berlin

1BR/2/BR/3BR/4/BR+

2 & 3BR/2 & 3.5BA

3 & 4BR, 3BA 3BR, 2.5BA

4BR/4.5BA

4BR/3BA

Condo, Towns & SF

montegomike@verizon.net www.montegobayrealty.com

AGENCY/AGENT

ERA Holiday RE/Nanette Pavier

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ERA Holiday/Nanette Pavier

Mobile

From 100,000

Resort Homes/Tony Matrona

Condo

$795,000

Condominium Realty/Fritschle Group

Condo, Town, Slips

Condo

Single Family

From $300,000

From $904,900

From $595,000

$929,900

$299,990

ERA Holiday RE/Sherry Dare

ERA Holiday/Nanette Pavier

Condominium Realty/Fritschle Group

CBRB/Nancy Reither

Bunting Realty/Paul Cook

Ocean City Today

24B LIFESTYLE

DECEMBER 27, 2013

Live More.

New Builders. New Neighborhoods. New Homes. Just four miles from the Atlantic Ocean, along the quiet waters of Assawoman Bay, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll discover a new way to live at the beach. Away from the crowds, yet full of life, Bayside is brimming with unspoiled natural beauty and endless ways to enjoy it. Visit us today. Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course

Canoeing & Kayaking

Neighborhood Pools

Stocked Ponds

Tennis & Fitness Center

Recreational Trails

The Cove Bar & Grille

The Freeman Stage

Bayside Marketplace

Signature Playground

Pier, Launch & Bayside Beach

Year-round Activities

livebayside.com Models Open Daily

Directions: From Route 1 in Fenwick, go west on Route 54, 4 miles. Make left into Bayside on Americana Parkway to Sales & Information Center. Separate membership and fees may be required to access community amenities.

Townhomes, Villas and Single Family Homes from the mid $300s