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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Sept. 5, 2014) Although any major revisions to the city’s zoning code in regard to problematic weekly house rentals now seem unlikely, some shakeups may be coming with regard to enforcement and the way the Ocean City Police Department handles noise complaints. Following a public hearing on the issue two weeks ago, the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission decided this week to schedule a joint meeting with City Council to discuss potential reform efforts that are, as of yet, somewhat amorphous. What was most discussed, however, was the apparent lack of response from the OCPD – which, it was noted, has not had a representative at any of the meetings on the matter thus far. “You would hope that the police would have a little more presence,” said Commission Chair Pam Buckley. “I’d really like to know what officers are told on how to respond to noise complaints,” said Commissioner Lauren Taylor, relaying the criticism heard numerous time at the hearing that police will simply drive by, often with their windows up, just to log a response without actually investigating. “That’s not an appropriate response, as far as I’m concerned,” Taylor said. “Although the police certainly have their hands full, it seems a lot of them have a very nonchalant attitude toward noise,” said Commissioner Chris Shanahan. “I think that needs to be addressed.” Part of the laissez-faire attitude of the police may stem from the fact that enforcement against the landlord or agent rather than the temporary tenants - is difficult to achieve, and thus goes nowhere toward preventing owners from housing further problem tenants in the future. “The agents or owners have to be accountable,” said Commissioner Peck Miller. “They have to be made aware.” The latest round of concern about noisy and overcrowded rental homes – something which the resort has deal with for decades – began in earnest this past spring with complaints from residents of Mallard Island, a traditionally owner-occupied neighborhood. See CITY Page 7
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By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Sept. 5, 2014) More than 6,500 students flooded the halls of Worcester County’s 14 public schools Tuesday, Sept. 2, the first day back in session for the 2014-2015 school year. It marked the first time in recent years the county’s schools returned after Labor Day, following a vote to change the school calendar by the county Board of Education in February. An estimated 6,684 students will walk Worcester’s halls this year, comparable to the 6,651 students enrolled in the 2013-2014 school year.
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Continued from Page 1 a one-size-fits-all approach to student discipline, said Worcester Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jerry Wilson. Many changes in the Worcester policy focus on rewording guidelines to allow more flexibility in situations that require discipline. “With the new policy changes and procedural changes will come new changes in our schools,” Wilson said, adding that they will be “small changes, minor changes” to existing procedures. “The Worcester County Public School System continues to have flexibility around decision-making regarding student discipline and fair practice,” Chief Operating Officer Lou Taylor said. “Just as we don’t teach with a one-size-fits-all mentality, it doesn’t make sense to discipline that way either.” Digital conversion will also continue to be a priority as the school year progresses, allowing teachers to tailor learning based on individual students’ pace and approach, said Chief Academic Officer Dr. John Quinn. “This student-centered model will foster greater student achievement by engaging all students, and that’s key,” he said. By next year, the goal is to outfit every incoming freshman with a digital device, Witherow said, adding
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that digital conversion is a “long-term plan.” “It is also our goal to continue to purchase devices for students in our K-8 schools so that eventually there is one device for every student,” Quinn said. The Board of Education’s fiscal year 2015 operating budget includes a one-time allowance of $200,000 for technology. County schools are launching Curriculum Loft, a digital document storehouse that allows teachers to assess curriculum online. Several new online diagnostic programs will help support curriculum, including iReady, Defined STEM, SpringBoard, Dream Box, Conceptua Math, Naviance, Think Through Math a new Read 180. “Diagnostic programs give teachers real-time information on each student’s strengths and needs associated with the content area. This helps teachers drive their instruction to optimize student learning,” Witherow said. Tied to technology is the schools’ curriculum, which teachers and administrators spent 80 days over the summer developing, she said. They devoted a dozen addition days to writing assessments that align with the new Maryland College and Career Ready Standards, which incorporate the Common Core State
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outside bar here. They’re looking for the beach scene, and that’s not BJ’s.” With football season’s arrival, though, she isn’t worried about maintaining business. Overall, the summer was “alright” for her bayside business. “We had a good summer,” Carder said. “Was it my best summer? No.” Labor Day fell early this year on Sept. 1, pulling school- age children, college students and their families away from the beach earlier. “That has a huge economic impact on businesses that are depending on their summer to make a year-round living,” Carder said. “The real season is July 4 to the second week in August. It should be July 4 to Labor day, but the schools go back.” Worcester County was the first of Maryland’s public school systems to break the tradition of returning be-
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Catering CEO loses job after abusing puppy Exec at Centerplate, food contractor for convention center, caught on video
By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Sept. 5, 2014) The CEO of a national catering company – which happens to hold a contract for food service at the Ocean City convention center – was fired Tuesday after a video surfaced last week of him abusing an animal. Desmond Hague, head of Centerplate, was seen on video footage from a Vancouver elevator, dated July 27, violently puling and repeatedly kicking a puppy. Centerplate holds roughly 300 food vending contracts with major sports and entertainment venues across the country, including the Ocean City convention center. “As a dog lover myself, this is obviously disturbing,� said city Commu-
nications Manager Jessica Waters. “But the people at Centerplate that we work with here are amazing. I don’t know the character of their CEO, but I would hate to think that anything he has done would reflect badly on our crew at the convention center.� Patrons of Centerplate’s client venues across the country – and particularly west-coast sports venues such as the San Francisco ‘49ers and San Diego Chargers’ stadiums pledged to boycott the company’s food service. An online petition to oust Hague had gathered over 180,000 signatures as of Monday evening, the night before Hague’s firing was announced. “We are under contract with Centerplate through June of 2015,� said Ocean City convention center Director Larry Noccolino. “I still stand behind the folks that work here. One person’s actions – we’re not going to hold that against them.�
Gary Leach, Centerplate’s General Manager for Ocean City, deferred inquiries to the company’s central office. Unfortunately, many of the top search results for “Centerplate� on Google – which now fall immediately below a multitude of national news headlines about the scandal – are links to the Ocean City convention center and various other resort promotional associations. “I’m shocked,� said Susan Jones, Executive Director of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association. “We would never support violence against animals.� Prior to his ouster, Hague released a personal statement saying that he was “ashamed and deeply embarrassed a minor frustration with a friend’s pet caused me to lose control of my emotional response.� Prior to firing him, Centerplate had announced that it was requiring Hague to attend anger management
counseling, as well as perform 1,000 hours of community service and make a $100,000 donation to found an animal-abuse prevention foundation. However, backlash from vendors and customers accusing the company of a whitewashing Hague’s continued to mount. The chairman of Centerplate’s Board of Directors, Joe O’Donnell, announced Tuesday that Hague would be replaced with former Centerplate COO Chris Verros. “Following an extended review of the incident involving Mr. Hague, I’d like to apologize for the distress that this situation has caused to so many; but also thank our employees, clients and guests who expressed their feelings about this incident,� O’Donnell said in a statement. “Their voices helped us to frame our deliberations during this very unusual and unfortunate set of circumstances,� he said.
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City gives focus to rental issue Continued from Page 1 In Ocean City, as with many other communities, certain zoning districts are protected by the clause of “single-family use,” which stipulates that homes must be built for and occupied by two or more persons related by blood or marriage, or no more than four unrelated persons living together under a shared agreement and with a single kitchen facility. In the resort, this applies to both R-1 (single-family residential) and MH (mobile home) zoning districts, which comprise roughly 11 percent of the total land parcels within the town limits. However, the single-family covenant appears to be rarely, if ever, enforced, as evidenced by the fact that the problem property on Mallard Island is advertised to sleep 17. Further, the vast majority of complaints at the Aug. 19 hearing appeared to be violations that fell outside the single-family restriction. Most of those who testified were, in fact, not from Mallard Island, and many did not live in single-family districts at all, indicating the problem was much less localized than one small neighborhood. “Any standards we establish have to be city-wide,” said Taylor. Issues of massive overcrowding – such as 35 people in a six-bedroom home, as one resident testified – are likely already illegal under the structural occupancy limits of the building code, and/or under the life safety code for evacuation established by the city Fire Marshal. This led the commission to discuss this week some type of standardized limit on occupancy – for every zone, not just single-family – that could be legally tied to the property. “You take the three codes [zoning, building, and fire] and enforce what is the most stringent for a given property in a given zone,” said Commissioner Palmer Gillis. “I think that’s the best way to look at it.” The city already has the framework set for regulation in the form of its noise ordinance, which requires all non-hotel rental properties to obtain a license – including a sticker that must be posted on the door of the property – that is traceable by the police for noise violations. As it exists, however, this policy has two major holes. First, a great number, possibly the majority, of rentals are operating unlicensed. Secondly, communica-
tion from the police back to the city’s code enforcement office seems to be scant. According to city Zoning Administrator R. Blaine Smith, there are 276 licensed rentals of single-family homes in the resort, which generated 67 complaints on 13 different properties over the past yearand-a-half – and although some realtors had pointed to these numbers as indicating that the problem with disruptive home rentals was overblown, the commission seemed to think otherwise. Rental licenses also require that the property’s owner, or their designated agent, be available within a certain distance of the city. But again, this only works if the police use it. “You have got to have somebody available 24-7,” Buckley said. “They need to be called the first time there is any issue with the property.” “There has to be somebody you can call at 3 a.m. and say ‘get down here and address this,’” Miller said. If the city was able to track rental licenses and occupancy limits with some kind of database, it could also create a system of increasing penalties for those that continue to have problems. In the meeting prior to the public hearing earlier this year, city staff had floated the idea of differentiating between long-term and short-term rentals in R-1 and MH districts. In the state of Maryland, long-term is defined as four months and one day. However, the idea of banning rentals of four months or less caused considerable kickback from realtors and property owners, given that it would severely limit income potential. This week, Miller proposed the idea of limiting single-family rentals to no less than one week, which would still allow summer income, but limit rapid turnover. “What it does is put one renter in per seven days, whereas you could otherwise conceivably have two or more separate groups,” Miller said. “If there’s an issue, you can solve the problem and have a week’s peace rather than having it start up again with new people the next day.” However, the commission encouraged everyone to follow-up with the police and other city departments to make sure problems are addressed in the long-term. “When you call to complain, don’t just say it’s noisy, tell them there’s too many people here,” Buckley said.
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By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Sept. 5, 2014) A former Ocean City resident was ordered back to prison July 15 to serve 11 years and six months, the balance of his original sentence of 13 years for first-degree burglaries, because he violated probation by getting arrested. “I messed up once again,” William Keith Freeman II, 28, told Judge Thomas C. Groton in Circuit Court in Snow Hill. Freeman had pleaded guilty May 5, 2011 to four counts of first-degree burglary committed in November 2010 and January and February 2011. He said he committed the crimes because of his escalating drug addiction. All of the burglaries were in the Little Salisbury neighborhood in Ocean City. In one case, he stole a painting and $50 cash. In another, he stole two paintings, a queen-size bed, a mattress, sheets and pillows. He was reportedly seen walking on a sidewalk carrying the bed. In a third case, Freeman stole guns, a computer, $14,000 in cash and a designer purse valued at more than $18,000. In the fourth case, he stole $450 cash and a camera. Six days after Freeman’s guilty pleas, Judge Groton sentenced him to 13 years in prison, with all suspended but 18 months, on each of the four counts of first-degree burglary. The sentences were to be served concurrently and to be followed by supervised probation. The judge also ordered Freeman to make restitution of more than $32,000 to his victims. In Circuit Court last week, Freeman’s probation agent said he had violated probation by being charged with 250 crimes in Delaware and he had been found guilty of two burglaries, second-degree conspiracy to commit burglary and theft from a senior in that state. In Delaware, Freeman was sentenced to three years incarceration, with all suspended but six months, two years incarceration consecutive to that sentence and another twoyear sentence to be served concurrently. When Judge Groton told Freeman that he had five convictions, Freeman said he thought there were only three. The judge said there should not have been any convictions, revoked his probation and re-imposed the balance of the original 13-year sentence.
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Ocean Pines boat explosion sends four to area hospitals
By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Sept. 5, 2014) Four people were taken to hospitals following a boat explosion Sunday in Ocean Pines. A fifth person was treated at the scene. Boat owner Neal Edwards of Springfield , Va., told investigators he was ready to take some people for a ride in his 24-foot-long boat at about 2 p.m. In preparation, he opened all of the hatches and started the blowers to vent gasoline fumes that might have accumulated, said Candy Thomson, public information officer for the Maryland Natural Resources Police, on Monday. The blowers were on for 10 or 15 minutes, he told investigators. He then went to the house to get a cooler and to round up his passengers, his wife, Bonnie, their daughter, Shannon, and friends Dawn Van Deursen and Larry McPherson, both of Escondido, Calif. When all were aboard, he started the boat’s engine, put it in reverse and then put it in forward. That’s when the explosion occurred. The boat’s hull remained intact, and all aboard either jumped out or were expelled from the boa t, Thomson said. “Neighbors heard the explosion, ran out and pulled people out of the
water,” Thomson said. Patrick McAllorum, who lives three doors down, had been walking his dog when the explosion happened. “I heard it big time,” McAllorum said. “The whole neighborhood rocked with the explosion and I saw big, black smoke.” McAllorum ran to the scene and saw people on the lawn. Other neighbors had already pulled them from the water, so McAllorum took a hose and squirted the burning boat with water. Realizing his effort was futile, he ran back to his house, got his camera and took a few photos of the boat. Van Deursen and MacPherson were flown to the Bay View Burn Center at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore to be treated for burns to their legs and arms. They had the most serious injuries because they were seated in the rear of the boat, where the explosion occurred. Neal and Bonnie Edwards were taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, where they were treated and released. Shannon Edwards was treated at the scene and required no hospitalization because she was seated on the bow, the farthest away from the explosion. “It was all a matter of where they were seated,” Thomson said.
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Missing teen Maryland State Police are seeking the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help in finding a critically missing teenager who walked away from an Eastern Shore youth counseling facility last week. The teen, Hunter C. Lemp, 17, is described as a white male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, 175 pounds, with short brown hair and blue Hunter Lemp eyes. He was last seen wearing a light blue sweatshirt and black pants. Lemp has family in Parsonsburg and Mardela Springs. He might attempt to contact family members in either location. On the morning of Aug. 28, Maryland State Police from the Centreville Barrack went to Kent Youth Inc., on Quaker Neck Road in Chestertown for a report of a missing person. Troopers were told
Lemp had apparently walked off from the facility and was last seen about 5:30 a.m. Troopers searched for Lemp and entered his description as a missing person in law enforcement databases. His information was provided to law enforcement agencies throughout the region. The Eastern Shore Information Center also issued a lookout to police departments. The initial search failed to locate Lemp and police have developed no leads throughout the past weekend. Investigators from the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division are now involved in coordinating the ongoing search and investigation. The Maryland State Police Child Recovery Unit has been notified and is providing assistance. Lemp is not wanted for or charged with any crime. His family and Maryland State Police are concerned about his welfare. Anyone with information about
Lemp or who might have seen someone matching his description, is urged to contact Maryland State Police immediately at the Centreville Barrack at 410-7581101.
Disorderly intoxication A 23-year-old Beltsville man was charged Sept. 1 with disorderly intoxication in downtown Ocean City. Alexander V. Morataya was reportedly banging on the rear of a unit and talking to himself at about 6:15 a.m. When a nearby resident went outside to see what was happening, he saw Morataya and also saw that a screen had been ripped from, a window. It had been intact earlier. Police who were called to the scene reported that Morataya was extremely confused and did not know where he was. He allegedly said he did not remember ripping the screen and did not know where he was. He also had no explana-
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Alleged assault A 35-year-old Abingdon woman was charged Aug. 30 with second-degree assault after allegedly striking her husband. Ocean City police went to a 73rd Street motel to assist with an eviction at about 3:45 a.m. Motel staff told the couple they needed to leave with all of their belongings. Erin Michelle McNabb and her husband started arguing when police escorted them to their vehicle. Police saw McNabb punch her husband with her fist, according to the charging document.
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By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Sept. 5, 2014) The Worcester County Commissioners discussed the following topics and took the following actions during their Tuesday, Sept. 2, meeting.
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The commissioners proclaimed September as Emergency Preparedness Month and recognized Sept. 11 as 911 Emergency Number Day. They also proclaimed September as Suicide Prevention Month. They also urged citizens to familiarize themselves with the warning signs and risk factors for suicide by visiting http:/worcesterhealth.org.
The commissioners approved the recommendation of Public Works Director John Tustin to authorize the base design effort for $18,750 and bidding assistance for $2,500 for J.W. Salm Engineering to begin the process of interconnecting waterlines for Mystic Harbour, Landings and Assateague point water systems. Funds are available within the service area reserves to complete the base design. After that work is done, the county can better estimate construction costs and determine if alternate designs are needed.
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The commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding between the county and the Town of Ocean City for use of the resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new FM radio stations. Funds for the station and equipment were provided to Ocean City by a grant from the Department of Homeland Security. One tower is at 65th Street and the other tower is on Route 589. That station located on Route 589, at 100.3 on the dial, has outstanding coverage in the Ocean Pines, Showell, Bishopville and Berlin areas, Fred Webster, director of Emergency Services, told the commissioners. The memorandum of understanding solidifies the verbal agreement that the Ocean City Department of Emergency Services offered to have county announcements aired in rotation with announcements from Ocean City police, fire department and Emergency Services. Public announcements, Webster said, could include the Coastal Highway speed limit, beach
The commissioners opted not to enforce a state law taking effect Oct. 1. The law requires recycling in all apartment buildings and condominiums that contain 10 or more units. The Town of Ocean City was exempted from the law, but only after it was passed in the General Assembly. The Maryland Department of the Environment identified 13 apartment building and condos in the rest of the county that would fall under the bill. Recycling Manager Ron Taylor scheduled a meeting July 15 with the 13 apartment and/or condo owners to discuss the bill, but none of them showed up. One hauler showed up to offer services to the owners. A state official said it would be up to the county to enforce and collect any fines if the commissioners wanted it to be done. Commissioner Louise Gulyas was the only commissioner who wanted the new law enforced.
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Hotel proposes lifts after city won’t surrender street
By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Sept. 5, 2014) With a funding deadline apparently drawing near, the planned 61st Street Marriott project will be proposing the installation of car-lifts in order to make up the parking spaces required for its design. Although the matter will be decided by the city’ Board of Zoning Appeals next Thursday, City Council appears already poised to take action, with the expectation that future projects may make the same appeal in the perennially parking-strapped resort. “I just want to make sure the community understands that this is a new step for us,” said Councilwoman Margaret Pillas. This week, City Council resumed its previous public hearing on a request by the hotel’s developers to purchase the city’s right-of-way on Sea Bay Drive, and turn it into a private parking area for the hotel. Otherwise, the facility would be short required parking spaces for eight of its 150 planned rooms. Those four rooms had to be changed to temporary storage in order to have the Marriott’s initial site plan pass muster in city review. However, if unable to secure additional parking, the hotel will be far short of the room ratios required by Marriott as part of its franchise agreement. This would jeopardize the ability of the project’s developers Virginia-based Palmer-Gosnell Hospitality - to secure financing, which is contingent on a flagship contract. “The Marriott requires a certain mix of facilities…and the lender is going to lend to us based on the fact that we’re going to build a Marriott,” said Joe Moore, attorney for the developers. “ The 142 rooms are not going to comply with the lenders’ requirements or Marriott’s requirements.” Under the Bayside Development zoning district, the project cannot ask for a parking waiver, Moore noted. The developers could take possession of the dead-end street, using it to satisfy the legal requirement for private parking, but still allow the public to park there. According to testimony from residents of the adjacent Trader’s Cove townhomes, parking on the Sea Bay Drive dead end is needed to keep overflow from other nearby venues from using Trader’s Cove’s private spaces. But this week’s continuation of the hearing was cut short by City Solicitor Guy Ayres, who had notified both the developer and the council that the deal was not kosher under state law, which prohibits the privatization of any public property for which there is a legitimate use, including parking. “The presentation made it very clear that the public is still using the space, albeit mainly for parking,”
Ayres said. “It is beyond the power of the Mayor and City Council to close and convey a public street that’s being used by the public for a purely private purpose, which is what this request is.” In light of this, the developers plan to approach the BZA on Thursday to place a dozen car-lifts in the parking deck on the ground floor of the hotel. The hydraulic lifts will allow parked cars to be raised up, and another car parked beneath them in the same square footage. “They’re at the back of the building so nobody will see them,” said Jeff Thaler of Atlantic Planning, Development and Design. “They don’t make any noise. They’re hydraulic, like most elevators.” The Marriott will already feature valet parking, and attendants will simply move the lower car if the upper one needs to leave. However, council seemed wary of the idea, particularly the precedent it may set for use of lifts elsewhere before any potential issues with their use had been considered. “It’s similar to something you see in industrial parks or train stations,” warned Trader’s Cove resident George Balunis. “You don’t want these everySee MARRIOTT Page 16
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Continued from Page 15 where…you certainly don’t want to see these at 45th Street,” Balunis said in reference to the parking-strapped 45th Street Village redevelopment project. However, the BZA is a legally independent hearing body – the council cannot tell it how to rule, and it would be impossible for the council to draft and pass a code revision against car-lifts before next week’s meeting. But that doesn’t mean the council couldn’t make its concerns heard in anticipation of future regulation. “I’m asking for the council to give an opinion to the public, whether this is something we’re going to start doing in our town,” Pillas said. Mayor Rick Meehan agreed, and
suggested that city Zoning Administrator R. Blaine Smith give the council an overview of the issues involved. “If it’s something that we find doesn’t meet the test, we can take action,” Meehan said. “The question is, do you want these lift garages in Ocean City?” asked City Manager David Recor. “It’s not the first time we’ve seen them. I wouldn’t even call it new technology. It may be new to Ocean City, but in more urban areas where land is at a premium, there are a number of these sorts of facilities.” “I think it’s a demonstration of the extent that the developer is willing to go to get the parking needed to finance this hotel,” Recor said. Currently, the city’s zoning code states that any use of “stacked” parking in a development must be cleared by the BZA. This typically refers to parking that is stacked horizontally, which one car parking immediately behind another in a single aisle, so that the rearmost car has to move in order to let the front car out. However, Thaler said, there is no reason that this could not include vertical stacking. “I always thought it was a great way to add parking, as long as you have a valet to work it,” Thaler said.
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Developmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final phase awaits legalities Midtown center waits for decisions regarding parking from both zoning boards
By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Sept. 5, 2014) The final phase of redevelopment at the 45th Street Village is awaiting legal decisions with regard to both of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s zoning boards over the resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most common development obstacle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; parking. The development has filed an administrative appeal in Maryland Circuit Court for Worcester County, asking for judicial review of the Ocean City Board of Zoning Appealsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; denial of a parking waiver for the project. Alternatively, project attorney Joe Moore said, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Planning and Zoning Commission could also ap-
prove the project with a 20 percent parking reduction, depending on their interpretation of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s zoning code, an allowance that would make his case against the BZA moot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only reason we are applying to the planning commission under that portion of the code is because the BZA denied - incorrectly, I believe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; our previous application,â&#x20AC;? Moore said. Moore represents 45th Street investor and Sunsations owner Avi Sibony, who is looking to raze the row of dilapidated retail shops along the propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s southern border â&#x20AC;&#x201C; currently being used as Sunsations stores â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and construct a brand-new retail complex. Over the past several years, Sibony has redeveloped the western and northern spans of the shopping village, which now features four sepa-
ORDER NO. 86555 IN THE MATTER OF THE MERGER OF EXELON CORPORATION AND PEPCO HOLDINGS, INC. BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 9361 I ISSUED: AUGUST 19, 2014 On August 19, 2014, pursuant to § 6-105 of the Public Utilities Article, Annotated Code of Maryland (â&#x20AC;&#x153;PUAâ&#x20AC;?), Exelon Corporation (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exelonâ&#x20AC;?), Pepco Holdings, Inc. (â&#x20AC;&#x153;PHIâ&#x20AC;?), Potomac Electric Power Company (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pepcoâ&#x20AC;?), and Delmarva Power & Light Company (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Delmarva Powerâ&#x20AC;?) (collectively, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Applicantsâ&#x20AC;?) filed, with the Public Service Commission (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Commissionâ&#x20AC;?), an application requesting authorization for Exelon to acquire the power to exercise substantial influence over the policies and actions of Pepco and Delmarva Power (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Applicationâ&#x20AC;?). The Applicants also filed supporting testimony and exhibits.
rate restaurants as well as a brewery. However, the increased size of the proposed retail development will make the propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking lot 55 spaces deficient under the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s code, which requires a certain allotment of on-site parking per square footage of any given use. Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s application to waive the deficiency maintained that the property had an excess of parking from a practical standpoint, given that the multitude of restaurants were never simultaneously full. Although a number of neighboring properties â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including the Bella Vista condominium, which is on the same parcel as the 45th Street Village - testified that they had never been burdened by the project, other neighbors voiced concerns. However, Moore contends, these concerns were speculative and nonspecific to the project itself - rather reflecting a general discontent with parking and traffic that was not tied to Sibonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property. Nonetheless, the BZA denied the application in a 3-2 split vote, which Moore has appealed to Circuit Court. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the board does not find that the particular location creates a uniquely detrimental effect on surrounding properties, different than the same type of exception would be anywhere else in the zone, then they cannot deny the exception,â&#x20AC;? Moore said.
According to the Application, under an Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger dated July 18, 2014, Exelon and PHI have agreed to combine (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mergerâ&#x20AC;?), whereby Pepco and Delmarva Power, public service companies operating in Maryland, will become part of the family of Exelon distribution utilities. Pepco and Delmarva Power, electric companies operating in the State, are wholly-owned subsidiaries of PHI. Consequently, the Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approval is required under § 6-105 of the PUA because the Merger will result in Exelon acquiring the power to exercise substantial influence over the policies and actions of Pepco and Delmarva Power, and Exelon will become an affiliate of Pepco and Delmarva Power upon consummation of the Merger. A pre-hearing conference in this matter is hereby set for Friday, September 19, 2014, in the Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 16th Floor Hearing Room, William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The purpose of the hearing is to set a procedural schedule for this proceeding, consider any petitions to intervene that have been filed, and consider any other preliminary matters requested by the parties. Petitions to intervene shall be filed with Wednesday, September 17, 2014.
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The notice shall also advise persons who seek to intervene in this proceeding that an original and 17 copies, plus one electronic file copy,1 of the petition to intervene, shall be submitted to David J. Collins, Executive Secretary, Public Service Commission of Maryland, William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, 16th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, by Wednesday, September 17, 2014;
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(2) That an original and 17 paper copies, and an electronic copy, of any petition to intervene in this matter shall be filed with the Commission by Wednesday, September 17, 2014; (3) That the Applicants are hereby directed to cause a display advertisement to be published in newspapers in general circulation throughout the service areas of Pepco and Delmarva Power at least two times prior to September 17, 2014, that includes a description of the matter on which the prehearing conference is being held and the time, date, place and purpose of the prehearing conference scheduled for September 19, 2014.
Further, the project pursued an additional solution at the last Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, in which Moore lobbied the commission to grant a 20 percent parking reduction to the project under the mixed-use statute of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Special Bayside Development regulations. Designed to foster more comprehensive, large-scale development of bay-front properties, the Bayside zoning allows projects additional building height in exchange for additional setback, as well as parking credits for mixed-use projects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the intent was that we would get condos with some commercial uses on the ground floor,â&#x20AC;? said Commission Chair Pam Buckley, â&#x20AC;&#x153;in order to get the commercial element back in because of pyramidal zoning [which allows condo developments in commercial zones].â&#x20AC;? The special zoning was introduced after the Bella Vista had been built, and the commercial portion of 45th Streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s redevelopment had already begun. The Bella Vista cannot be included in the mixed-use grouping, since it does not conform to the newer setback requirements. However, Moore lobbied that having both retail and restaurant uses in the same project qualified as â&#x20AC;&#x153;mixeduseâ&#x20AC;? status, even though both uses See PARKING Page 19
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Gum Point boat ramp to be shut down for rehabilitation Three-month project will also include reconstruction of landing’s finger piers (Sept. 5, 2014) The county boat ramp, located on Gum Point Road .6 mile off Maryland Rte. 589, will undergo rehabilitation work and will be closed to the public beginning Monday, Sept. 8. It will be closed for approximately 90 days and could reopen as early as late November or early December. This three-month project will cost approximately $148,962 for the reconstruction of the boat ramp and finger piers at Gum Point Landing. Project funding has been made available through a combination of Waterway Improvement Grants (WIG) from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and assigned designated funds from Worcester County. “We wish to thank the County Commissioners for their continued fi-
Parking key factor for street’s final development plan Continued from Page 18 were commercial. Still, it could be posited that the parking exception would be appropriate given that one car may use both retail and restaurant facilities in the same visit. “This complies not only with the intent with which you created mixeduse, but the letter of the definition as well,” Moore said. With the 20 percent reduction, the proposed 45th Street Village would need a combined 286 spaces for both retail and restaurants, city Zoning Administrator R. Blaine Smith said. It currently has 297. But the commission seemed to lean away from Moore’s interpretation, given that the code specifies that the 20 percent reduction be applied to the “commercial portion” of a mixed-use project. This, the commission believed, suggests that a mixeduse project must also have a non-commercial component. “It says the commercial is going to get the reduction, implying that there is a residential or some other type of use,” Buckley said. “I think your relief will have to come through the BZA.” The matter was tabled with the expectation that Smith would research the original intent of the Bayside mixed-use stipulation and report back to the commission at a later date.
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Woman allegedly commits burglary in OC Baltimore resident arrested also in attempted theft of Kite Loft on Boardwalk
By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Sept. 5, 2014) A 50-year-old Baltimore woman was arrested Aug. 30 in connection with a burglary and theft at an Ocean City residence and an earlier attempted theft at the Kite Loft on the Boardwalk at Fifth Street. That day, a man told police that when he went into the living room at about 6:45 a.m., he saw an open window and a woman hiding behind a couch. The woman, whom he did not know, told him that a man had let her into the house, which is on 12th Street. Then she said she was looking for someone, but she must be in the wrong house. The man told her to leave and she did. The woman who lives in the house followed the intruder as she walked north on the Boardwalk until she reached 18th Street. When the woman returned to the residence, she noticed that approximately $13 to $15 in $1 bills had been taken from a table in the living room and called police. The officer got a description of the intruder and her clothing and broadcast it over the police department’s communications system at about
7:35 a.m. About 10 minutes later, a police officer on the Boardwalk at 30th Street reported seeing a woman matching the suspect’s description changing her shirt and hat and pushing a baby stroller. The officer talked with the woman, who was unable to explain why she had changed her clothing. Because of her behavior and because she matched the suspect’s description, he detained her. She produced identification in the name of Gail Elizabeth Evans. Shortly before 8 a.m., the officer who had gone to the house took the man to the Boardwalk to determine if he could identify the suspect, who stood between two officers so he could not see the handcuffs. The man said he was 100 percent certain that the suspect was the woman he had seen in his house. During a search of Evans after her arrest, police found marijuana, a glass smoking pipe, a grinder used to process marijuana before smoking it, $163 cash, a Canon camera, metal knuckles and a fighting knife. The woman who lived at the house checked her purse and discovered that a Canon camera and $150 cash were missing from it. She identified the camera in Evans’ possession as the one that had been in her purse. Police charged Evans with first-, third- and fourth-degree burglary,
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Red Cross urges emergency preparedness household knows what they should do if something happens,” said John Culp, community executive. “We believe people should mark National Preparedness Month by creating or updating their plan.” Everyone in the household should help put the emergency plan together so they know what they should do if something occurs. Because everyone may not be together at home when a disaster happens, the plan should include ways to contact one another and two places to meet – one near the home in case of a sudden emergency like a fire, and one outside the neighborhood in case circumstances prevent people from returning home. The plan should also identify an emergency contact person from outside the area in case local telephone lines are overloaded or out of service. Any emergency plan should also include decisions about where to go if ordered to evacuate and what route to take to get there. It’s a good idea to include alternate routes in case roads are closed. Don’t forget family pets. Make sure to include plans for
Lower Shore Chapter asks residents to create disaster plan for their households (Sept. 5 ,2014) Disasters can strike at any time, and the American Red Cross Lower Shore Chapter encourages everyone to take the first step during National Preparedness Month and join America’s PrepareAthon, creating a disaster plan for their households that can help keep people safe in an emergency. “Having an emergency plan is an important step so everyone in the
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Bunting, Marshall get recognition for service to city Two employees combined, log almost 70 years of work
(Sept. 5, 2014) Charles Bunting and Frank Marshall have retired after almost 70 years of combined employment with the Town of Ocean City. Marshall, who joined the town full-time in September of 1974, retires as the construction supervisor for the Public Works Department. Also leaving the department, Bunting finished his last day in the maintenance division almost 30 years to the date of his hire on Aug. 27, 1984. Marshall, who worked for the Town of Pocomoke before coming to Ocean City, was involved in numerous projects during his career with the town, including the Beach Replenishment Program. In addition to his role in Ocean City, Marshall was an active member of the United States Army, where he served his country for six years. Bunting, who worked for the maintenance division of public works, helped keep Ocean City clean and maintained for residents and visitors. During his career, Bunting operated small and heavy equipment including beach tractors and street brooms. Before his time with public works, Bunting worked for Worcester
Mayor Rick Meehan, right, presents Charlie Bunting with a Key to the City for his years of service. Pictured with them is Bunting’s wife, Faith.
County and with the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department, where he helped maintain facilities at Northside Park, as well as other park locations in town. “I’m looking forward to traveling with my family and relaxing and enjoying my life,” Marshall said. “I am very thankful to the Town of Ocean City, the City Council and my coworkers who continue to work to-
gether for the community.” Bunting also plans to enjoy his family members, further his education, continue his work with the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, where he is a Gold Bade Member, and travel. “Basically, I have done it all serving the town’s residents, vacationers and visitors during my 30 year career,” Bunting said. “I was born and
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Three steps that can help victim in cardiac arrest Calling 911, compressions, defibrillation all key factors
(Sept. 5, 2014) Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. Last year, the Ocean City Fire Department responded to more than 50 cardiac arrest calls, contributing to approximately 359,000 incidences of cardiac arrest that were recorded in the U.S. alone. “According to the American Heart Association, you can improve a victim’s chances of surviving cardiac arrest with three steps,” said Ocean City Firefighter Paramedic Kim Tull. “The three steps include immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system (911), Early CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions and rapid defibrillation (AED).” AED’s are portable devices that can check a person’s heart rhythm and if needed, it can send a shock to the person to restore their heart rhythm. “They are safe, effective and easy to use,” Tull said. “The Town of Ocean City has AED’s in specific locations throughout the town to pro-
Council members Joe Mitrecic and Mary Knight are guided by OCFD captain Trevor Steadman during a CPR/AED course at city hall.
mote early defibrillation in the event of cardiac arrest.” According to the Ocean City Fire Department, knowing where the closest AED is located can save minutes in an emergency. The town’s public access AEDs are located at Eagles
Landing, the Ocean City Municipal Airport, City Hall, the Roland E. Powell Convention Center and various public buildings including the wastewater plant, the transportation building, the public safety building and Northside Park.
“Becoming familiar with CPR and AED use could save a life,” Tull said. For more information, or to learn more about the town’s public AED’s, contact the Ocean City Fire Department’s Training Department at 410289-4346.
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Video evidence leads to booking Ocean City man allegedly entered downtown room, stealing $50 from woman
By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Sept. 5, 2014) Evidence on a video surveillance camera helped lead to the arrest of a 23-year-old Ocean City man after he allegedly entered a room downtown and stole money Aug. 12. A woman told police that she had left her room at about 5:30 p.m. to take a shower. She closed, but did not lock, the door to her room. When she returned to her room approximately 10 minutes later, she discovered that $50 cash she had left on the floor near the door was
missing. She told the building’s owner, who looked at surveillance footage of part of the hallway that showed Christopher Lodge had been in the area at that time. A police officer also viewed the footage, which showed Lodge leaving his room and walking toward the woman’s room. About one minute later, Lodge comes back into the frame as he walks toward his room, but does not enter it. Instead, he walks back in the direction of the woman’s room and is off-screen for about two minutes. When he enters the frame again, he appears to shift something from one hand to the other before opening the door to his room. Earlier, his
hands appeared empty. Only four people live on that floor and access to it is controlled by a door that requires a passcode to enter. The other two residents of that floor were at work at the time of the theft. On Aug. 13, the property owner confronted Lodge, who initially denied the theft, according to the charging document. He told Lodge about the video surveillance and that the woman just wanted her money back. Lodge reportedly said he could not pay it back because he only had $40. A police officer later located Lodge near Somerset Street and Philadelphia Avenue and arrested him. He charged Lodge with first-degree burglary and theft under $100.
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During emergency call, many forget home address For first responders, house, apartment numbers critical
(Sept. 5, 2014) Knowing your address might seem like something that should have been learned in elementary school, however; the Town of Ocean Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Emergency Services Department insists that all too often callers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know their location. The address, which may not seem like a â&#x20AC;&#x153;must knowâ&#x20AC;? to visitors, can be critical for first responders during emergency and lifesaving response time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of our visitors disregard the address where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re staying as soon as they arrive,â&#x20AC;? said Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once they turn off their GPS and park their car, they are officially in vacation mode, which is exactly what we want. Unfortunately, if one of our visitors is in need of medical attention or calls 911 for emergency response, they often times donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know their location and it can be quite challenging for our personnel to try to determine where they are located rather than immediately sending help their way.â&#x20AC;? Also, due to the decreased use of landline telephones, Theobald notes that emergency dispatchers are not
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able to get an exact location for callers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of our calls come from cell phones, and while they do give GPS locations, it is often inaccurate,â&#x20AC;? Theobald continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unless they are calling from a landline, the GPS does not give an exact location and this greatly delays getting our visitors help.â&#x20AC;?
The Emergency Services Department is currently working with the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association to make addresses more visible for visitors, as well as inform customers to know their address when they check-in. Owners of rental properties are encouraged to display a complete address, including the name of the
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Phosphorous problems exist in area waters Maryland Coastal Bays Program did show slight Chincoteague improvement (Sept. 5, 2014) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program report card, unveiled last week, showed slight improvements in Chincoteague Bay, but continued to indicate serious phosphorous problems throughout all of the embayments behind Ocean City and Assateague. Local, state and federal partners help create the detailed annual assessment on the health of the back bays using rigorous monitoring results to derive a scientifically defensible score. Coastal Bays health is defined as the progress of four water quality indicators and two biotic indicators toward ecological goals. The six indicators are combined into one Coastal Bays health index, presented as a report card score. Overall, the Coastal Bays received a C-plus, the same as 2012, but with a slight improvement since last year, which was mostly driven by some
water quality improvements in Chincoteague Bay which improved from a C-plus to a B-minus. Scores for total nitrogen in Assawoman, Isle of Wight, Sinepuxent and Chincoteague bays were good to excellent, and were moderate to poor in Newport Bay and St. Martin River. Total phosphorus was generally moderate to poor. Scores for hard clams were moderate to very poor except Isle of Wight Bay which was very good. Clam scores also improved in Sinepuxent Bay. Seagrasses declined in every area. Beginning around 2002, water monitoring stations throughout Chincoteague Bay began to show increases in nitrogen and especially phosphorous. Since 2002, Chincoteague Bay has lost almost 11,000 acres of its more than 16,000 acres of sea grass due to warmer than normal temperatures and increasing nutrient levels. Grasses now cover only about 5,400 acres of Chincoteague Bay, about 24 percent of the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal. This, coupled with brown tide blooms in Chincoteague Bay, spells trouble for an area once considered one of the most pristine in Maryland.
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While the northern bays are still in relatively poorer condition than the southern bays, work to remove point sources and control stormwater has paid some dividends north of Route 50 and in Newport Bay with some sites having improving water quality. However, water quality only passes nitrogen thresholds at 45 percent of sites and phosphorus thresholds at less than 1 percent in the coastal bays. Such poor water quality combined with high temperatures has decreased sea grasses some 75 percent in recent years. To combat the decline, the Coastal Bays Program recently finished the update to its Comprehensive Conservation & Management Plan (CCMP). The plan details how Worcester County, Ocean City, Berlin and state and federal partners will work together over the next decade to improve water quality and biological diversity in the barrier island system. Included in the effort is an ambitious plan to meet the goals set forth in the federally mandated Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), which caps nitrogen and phosphorous inputs to the
Coastal Bays. Hundreds of volunteers also work with MCBP, including local residents and visitors, to support environmental initiatives to protect, promote, and preserve the coastal bays, by volunteering to count horseshoe crabs, terrapins, and birds, collect water samples, clear neighborhoods, wetlands, and dunes of trash, and assist in many other activities. The report card is a scientific collaborative effort between the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Integration and Application Network, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and the National Park Service. Detailed information on the report card is available at http://ian.umces.edu/ecocheck/report-cards/maryland-coastalbays/2013. The CCMP update is available at www.mdcoastalbays.org. For more information, contact Dave Wilson at dwilson@mdcoastalbays.org or call 410-213-2297 ext. 107.
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Entrepreneur of Year nominations sought Goal of award to raise awareness of risk-taking issues facing businesses (Sept. 5, 2014) Nominations are now being accepted for Maryland Capital Enterprises’ Entrepreneur of the Year Award, which will be presented in November during the third annual award banquet. The award will include a trophy, a $2,000 prize and public recognition. The deadline for nominations is Sept. 26. The form can be accessed at www.marylandcapital.org. Click on the entrepreneur logo. The goal of the award has been to
Movie nights to continue free at Ocean City parks
(Sept. 5, 2014) Ocean City Recreation and Parks has announced the continuation of Free Fall Movie Nights. Friday, Sept. 12, will be the first of two free movie viewings in Ocean City parks. The first showing will be “Muppets Most Wanted,” at Northside Park on 125th Street. The evening will start at 7 p.m. and end by 10 p.m. All are welcome. The movie will be shown on a giant projection at the park. A concession stand will be open for the purchase of refreshments. Participants are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. No registration is necessary. Contact is Lynda Brittingham, 410-2500125. A second free movie will be offered Oct. 24 in Sunset Park. Look for it and other free and low-cost family-friendly events throughout the year. A complete guide can be found at: www.oceancitymd.gov., under Recreation and Parks/Recreation Programs.
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New season, more activities on schedule in Ocean Pines By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Sept. 5, 2014) A new season means new activities and new staff at Recreation and Parks. Fall programs include indoor walking, cross court tennis, CPR certification classes and ultimate Frisbee. Ocean Pines also hosts the Annual Doggie Swim as well as trips to NASA facilities and the White House. “In the summer the big focus here in the building is on day camps because we have 105-plus kids,” said Recreation Associate Vicki Magin. “As we get into the fall we have more activities.” “In the fall we’re really trying to push new activities out there to keep people active,” said new part-time Program Supervisor Ian Smith. Smith had interned with Ocean City Recreation and Parks, running day camps and day-to-day activities. The department also hired Jackie Stewart to assist with new fall programs. Stewart interned with Recreation and Parks during the summer from Frostburg State University. A nationally recognized nutritionist and a registered nurse host a free Fun Fit Vibe demonstration, using new vibration fitness technology, on Sept. 6.
“It’s something you stand on and it shakes,” Magin said. “It’s new, so we’re going to have a demonstration in the gymnasium. It’s the first time it’s being offering in this area, which is neat.” The Annual Doggie Swim returns to Mumford’s Landing on Sept. 6. Proceeds benefit the Worcester County Humane Society. “It’s just a day to close the pool down and have your dog take a plunge,” said Smith. The American Heart Association will sponsor a CPR certification class on Sept. 8. Ocean Pines EMS instructs the class, and participants receive certification cards and a CPR mask. All materials are included in the $60 registration fee. Ultimate Frisbee camp begins on Sept. 10 under Recreation Supervisor Katie Goetzinger. Dates for the September, October, November and December NASA trips to the Wallops Flight Facility were not set. Tickets are $25. “You actually get to go on the base, which is unusual, because we have a guy who used to work there,” Magin said. “We started going in April and they have sold out every time. The dates are based on when NASA is available, and what you see is based on what they’re working on.”
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New part-time Program Supervisor Ian Smith said Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks are “trying to push new activities out there to keep people active” this fall.
A White House trip on Sept. 5 sold out. Recreation and Parks also renewed their satellite location with West Ocean City Fitness, holding nine different fitness classes four days a week. Participants may purchase a membership or pay drop-in rates. “All of the programs that are offered by Ocean Pines are open to the
public as well,” Magin said. “We encourage youth activity and team sportsmanship.” The fall Recreation and Parks activity guide is available online now. The department will mail 8,000 copies to Ocean Pines residents this month. For more information call 410641-7052 or visit www.oceanpines.org.
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OBITUARIES MARSHA E. DAVIS Berlin Marsha E. Davis, age 68, of Berlin, Md. died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. She was born in Baltimore and was the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret E. (Johnson) Wier. She had worked as a legal secretary for the law office of Stacy Harman in Ocean City. She is survived by two daughters: Kendra Sackadorf of Bishopville, Md., and Terri Marley of Ireland, a brother; Robert Wier of Yarmouth Port, MA. She also has three grandchildren, Noah, Logan and Emily Sackadorf. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in her memory may be sent to Berlin American Legion Post #123 Boggs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Disharoon, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, Md. 21811. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hastingsfuneralhome.net.
REBA MITCHELL PURNELL Ocean City Reba Mitchell Purnell, age 100, passed away on Aug. 27, 2014 at her home. Born in Christopher, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Lillie Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Dudley Reba Purnell (1959) and second husband, Harry S. Purnell, Jr (1992). Surviving are her step-sons, Harry S. Purnell, III and his wife, Barbara of Princeton, N.J., and John â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jackâ&#x20AC;? H. Purnell and his wife, Patricia of Fenwick, Del. and St Louis, MO. She was a beloved grandmother to five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
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made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. ANSON FREEMAN WILCOX Ocean Pines Anson Freeman Wilcox, age 90, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Norfolk, Va. he was the son of the late William and Janie Briggs Wilcox. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Barbara S. Wilcox, and daughAnson Wilcox ters, Susan Rosenthal and her husband, Scott of Columbia, Md., and Deborah Rasnick and her husband, William of Blountville, Tenn. There are five grandchildren;
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Ocean City Today visits with his grandchildren throughout his retirement years. Andy will always be remembered for his funny sayings, entertaining stories, and love of children and family. A funeral service was held Sept. 5, 2014 at the Community Church at Ocean Pines. Rev. Boyd Etter officiated. Interment was private at the Eastern Shore Veteran’s Cemetery in Hurlock. A donation in his memory may be made to: The Community Church of Ocean Pines, 11227 Race Track Road, Berlin, Md. 21811 or a charity of your choice. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. ESTHER ELLEN CARNEY Ocean City Esther Ellen Carney, age 95, passed away on Sept. 1, 2014 at Catered Living in Berlin. Born in Ocean View, Del., she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Jennie Derrickson Pusey. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 Esther Carney years, Frank E. Carney in 1994. She is survived by her children; Susan C. Vickers of Ocean City, Patricia Ellen Carney of Cambridge, England, John Carney and his wife, Vivian of Jupiter Fla. and Frank Carney, Jr. of Glendora, N.J. She was an adored “Nan” to
four grandchildren, Dr. Susan “Suellen” Vickers, Jennifer Vickers Quade, Sheila Ceccarelli and Luca Ceccarelli and nine beautiful greatgrandchildren. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Preceding her in death were sisters; Virginia Derrickson, Hannah Pusey, RN, LaRue Qureshi and brothers, Marshall and Edmund Pusey. Esther was a homemaker and a well-known talented artist, admired far and wide, for her artwork which she continued to do late into her 90s. She was a member of St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, the Alter Guild, the Women’s Club of Ocean City, Ocean City Art League, the OC Promenaders Square Dancers, Order of Eastern Star and the Red Hat Society. One of Esther’s most gratifying accomplishments was working for Elsie Kline in starting the OC Chamber of Commerce. Esther took great pride in being the first to sell “The Ocean City Guide Book.” She also loved to play bridge and write letters to her friends and family. Her social calendar was always full. She will be greatly missed by her friends, family and community. A funeral service will be held on Saturday Sept. 6, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rev. Walter Reuschling will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Berlin. A donation in her memory may be
PAGE 35 made to the Art League of Ocean City, P.O. Box 3503 Ocean City, Md. 21843, or Coastal Hospice P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. GRACE ELIZABETH VARGAS EVERSON Ocean Pines Grace Elizabeth Vargas Everson, age 82, died on Aug. 29, 2014 at Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy Peters Hazleton. She is survived by her husGrace Everson band, John G. Everson, and four children, Sharon Vargas Elliott and her husband, Dick; Sonia Vargas and See OBITUARIES Page 36
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der. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Philip the Apostle Church in Camp Springs, Md. on Sept. 4. The Rev. Edward Hegnauer officiated. Interment followed in Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, Md. A donation in her memory may be made to the Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., Ocean City, Md. 21842 or the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org/donate. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
Continued from Page 35 her husband, Larry McDaniel; Sandra Vargas Morgenthaler and her husband, Gene; and Steven Vargas and his wife, Ann. She was adored by her three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Also surviving is her sister, Gwendolyn H. White of Reston, Va. “Betty” had a gracious personality and a beautiful sense of style. She was an artist with the Ocean City and Worcester County art leagues. She loved to be on-the-go: to the beach, enjoying friends, playing cards, dancing, traveling and exercising with the OP “Swimmin’ Wimmin.’” Betty was especially fond of her 38year-old parrot, Macho, who recently spent winters in Punta Gorda, Fla. with her and John. A viewing was held Sept. 3, 2014 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Prayers were said by Deacon Will Pin-
ROHN ENGH Osceola, Wis. Rohn Anderson Engh of Osceola, Wis., 84, passed away on Monday Aug. 4, 2014, at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, with his family by his side. He died of a sudden infection causing severe pneumonia and complications. Rohn was born Oct. 13, 1929, in
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Johnstown, Pa. He was preceded in death by parents, Lynn Anderson Engh and Rosalma Harrigan, affectionately known as “Coolie” and “Muzzie,” and brothers, Denis Anderson and Lynn Michael. Jeri Sullivan Engh, his wife and fellow adventurer for 54 years, survive him; as well as sons, Dan L. of Waukesha, Wis. and James of Grand Rapids, Wis.; sisters, Dona Yates of Iron River, Mich., Mary Joel Davis of Baltimore, brother Fred of Palm Beach, Fla. and 16 nieces and nephews. Rohn Engh grew up in Ocean City, graduated from Buckingham High School, Berlin, Mercersburg Academy, PA and the Maryland Institute College of Art. After service in the U.S. Army Counter Intelligence Corps in Germany, Rohn’s sense of adventure led him across Europe, the Sahara and down the Niger River. Jeri read about him in the Saturday Evening Post, they met, and she joined up as trip journalist on his next adventure in Central America. On Jan. 23, 1960 Rohn married Jeri and they settled in Wisconsin to raise a family.
Rohn Engh was an artist painter, illustrator and later became a photographer, founder of PhotoSource International, publisher of PhotoStockNotes, director of Photo Daily and PhotoSourceBank, organizations that help photographers match their photos with photo buyers. He is the author of “Sell & ReSell Your Photos” considered the premiere desktop guide on marketing principles for the stock photographer. He has also authored the book “sellphotos.com,” numerous other books and articles, and given seminars nationwide and was featured in Time Magazine. Engh was among the very first, in 1983, to use online services to deliver his photo market newsletters and services. Director of 12 blogs and on Twitter Rohn was ahead of the times. Engh lived on an 80-acre Wisconsin farm with his wife, Jeri, a writer whose articles have appeared in Reader’s Digest and Saturday Review. The family requests that you honor Rohn according to your wishes and your faith and tradition.
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Newly renovated Fat Daddy’s sits at the corner of Baltimore Avenue and Dorchester Street downtown, where it’s been selling its famous sandwiches and subs for more than 20 years.
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By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Sept. 5, 2014) Fat Daddy’s has been serving customers its famous sandwiches and subs since 1985 from its downtown shop on the corner of Baltimore Avenue and Dorchester Street. After razing, renovating and expanding the building, owner Ed Braude was ready to continue that tradition, reopening for business July 2. “The food’s still the priority — that’s what brings people here,” said Braude, who attributes two decades of success to his base of “dedicated, local followers.” Originally opening in 1985, Fat Daddy’s came under Braude’s ownership in 1989. Dishing up a small menu of sandwiches and subs, the hole-in-the-wall spot became a popular stop for downtown diners. Braude opened a second Fat Daddy’s on 82nd Street in 2007, expanding its menu along with the restaurant’s name. The new business offered pizza, complete with homemade sauce, wings, and a bigger list of signature sandwiches. With renovations designed “from the kitchen out,” the new restaurant
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The original neon sign stills hangs in Fat Daddy’s, which recently reopened in its downtown Ocean City location at the corner of Baltimore Avenue and Dorchester Street after razing and renovating the original building.
downtown offers that same menu, he said. Though fixing up the old Fat Daddy’s was involved, “it was a needed thing,” Braude said. “The building was so old, being a downtown property… but we wanted to maintain a downtown presence. Downtown is such a big part of Ocean City.” Workers razed the building in November 2012, thanks to a grant the Ocean City Development Corporation helped secure from the state of Maryland, which covered the cost of demolition. Then, came the rebuild-
ing. Braude did the woodwork himself, he said, pointing to the counters he crafted from cherry trees his late father cut down in his home state of Pennsylvania. His wife and son helped lay the brickwork that gives the new building the air of an old city pizza parlor. The new building incorporates three original storefronts — the original Fat Daddy’s, a T-shirt shop and a former residence. It added 18 dorm-style rooms upstairs, which Braude plans to rent out over the See VISITORS Page 38
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Sept. 5, 2014) Some proposed changes in credit scoring may have a big impact on how many Americans will qualify for home loans. Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO), the most widely used credit score, recently announced that the latest version of its score, FICO09, would no longer weigh medical debts as heavily as it has in previous scoring models. The newer FICO09 scores will be available this fall, and will also ignore any collections that have been paid off, whereas previously they factored paid and unpaid collections equally. With medical debt accounting for about half of all unpaid collections on consumers’ credit reports, this change could potentially make the difference between being denied for a home loan or receiving the coveted “pre-qualification” to become a homeowner. Most lenders today still want to see a minimum credit score of 640, but some loan programs are available for applicants with as low as a 600 credit score. The consumer whose credit file has been tarnished by unpaid debts that went to a collection agency will most likely see a greater increase in their score with the change that ignores any collections that have been paid off. FICO credit scores are based on a 300 to 850 point scale and are generated by the three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. For aspiring homeowners to see any benefit though, lenders will need to adopt the new scoring model. And, probably more importantly to see a large-scale change, Freddie Mae and Freddie Mac will need to adopt this new scoring model. But, if you have been working on raising your credit score, some relief is on the way. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed realtor with Bunting Realty, Inc. serving Worcester and Wicomico counties.
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Braude relies on word-of-mouth to keep his business afloat.
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Fat Daddy’s owner Ed Braude, center, stands with his team in the recently renovated restaurant downtown. Braude has been running Fat Daddy’s since 1989 and began demolition on the downtown property in late 2012, reopening for business earlier this summer.
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Visitors can still find favorite fare at Fat Daddy’s Continued from Page 37 winter and next summer as part of the downtown’s revitalization project. There’s also retail space nextdoor he plans to rent. Visitors can still find their favorites dishes, including Fat Daddy’s No. 1 selling cheesesteak sub and its signature sandwiches like the “Outback,” a favorite of Braude’s wife from Australia, and the “Jumanji,” named for a former worker’s favorite exclamation during baseball games. In fact, little has changed, except for the booths. “(In the old building) there was not an inch of anything — tables, booths, walls, the lights that hang down over the booths — that people hadn’t written their name on,” Braude said. And while he considered keeping the tradition, he opted to keep things clean in the new restaurant, which has signs directing customers to not draw on the tables. Because he does little advertising, Braude relies on word-of-mouth to keep business afloat. “We keep the quality of the food high and let the people do the advertising for us,” he said. “We have a good local following. We also have some ‘summer locals’ and tourists who come in.” Along with staying open until 4 a.m. and offering year-round delivery to the Delaware state line, that loyal base has kept Fat Daddy’s in business for more than two decades. Fat Daddy’s, on the corner of Baltimore Avenue and Dorchester Street, is open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 a.m. during the summer. Those hours shrink during winter weekdays, when the restaurant closes at 3 a.m. The downtown restaurant delivers from the inlet to 45th Street and the midtown Fat Daddy’s delivers from 45th Street to the Delaware line. Diners can also eat in or carry out at both locations. Visit Fat Daddy’s online at www.fatdaddysocmd.com or call the downtown restaurant at 410-2894040.
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Four veterans and one newcomer make up the Stephen Decatur golf team. Players pictured, from left, are freshman Matt Kinsey, senior Brooks Holloway, sophomore Matt Kristick and seniors Danny Parker and Delaney Iacona. They are joined by coaches Don Furbay, left, and Jim Krall.
Stephen Decatur golf team solid Four veterans have returned to compete and are joined by talented newcomer
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 5, 2014) Stephen Decatur’s golf team kicked off 2014 with a victory Tuesday at River Run Golf Club in Berlin. Sophomore Matt Kristick led the Seahawks with a 37. Also contributing to the win was freshman newcomer Matt Kinsey, who carded a 39, and seniors Brooks Jim Krall Holloway and Delaney Iacona, who shot 42 and 45, respectively. Decatur scored a 163. Parkside finished second (174) out of the eight schools that participated. James M. Bennett took third with a 176. “I think with few exceptions, the team felt like they didn’t perform to their abilities at River Run,” said Decatur Coach Jim Krall. “It could have been the record-setting high tempera-
tures, the first day back to school, or plain lack of concentration from outside distractions in their personal lives. Whatever the case may be, they know we are a better team than what we showed on Tuesday. A couple of players have a lot to be proud of and a couple can’t wait until the next match for redemption and the opportunity to prove they just had an off day.” Five golfers make up the varsity team. Four of them are veterans. The squad lost its No. 1 golfer, Andrew Urban, to graduation, but the returning golfers, along with Kinsey, are solid players. “We’ve got one of the strongest core of players that I’ve been fortunate to have in all my years of coaching,” said Krall, 2013 Bayside Conference Coach of the Year. Krall has been at the helm of Decatur’s program for 17 seasons. “My top five on any given day can shoot right around par or a couple strokes above par,” he said. “The key to having a successful program is to try to have five really talented golfers, because inevitably, one is going to have a not so great round and the other four are right there to pick him or her up and have solid rounds.”
Kristick had a standout freshman season last year. He finished 2013 ranked as the third-best golfer in the Bayside South and received First Team accolades. He earned medalist honors in five matches, including the Bayside championship and district tournament. During his state tournament debut, he finished tied for 14 overall in the 3A/4A. “My regular season was below average, but playoffs and states I kind of stepped up my game and I was able to play better. I’m happy with how last season ended,” he said. “I feel like I can do better than I did last year. I think we’re going to be a stronger team than we were last year.” Decatur won nine of the 10 regularseason matches last year. The Seahawks captured the Bayside Conference and District VIII championship titles for the second consecutive year. Senior Danny Parker finished the 2013 season ranked No. 5 in the conference and was presented with First Team honors. Unfortunately, Parker, a three-year member of the team, broke his wrist prior tryouts. He will be sideSee KRALL Page 40
FOOTBALL: Sept. 5: Indian River, 7 p.m. (H) Sept. 12: Queen Anne’s, 7 p.m. (A) Sept. 19: Cambridge, 6 p.m. (H) Sept. 26: Kent Island, 6 p.m. (H) Oct. 3: Easton, 6:30 p.m. (A) Oct. 10:North Caroline, 7 p.m. (A) Oct. 16: Wicomico, 6 p.m. (H) Oct. 25:James M. Bennett, noon (A) Oct. 30: Parkside, 6:30 p.m. (A) Nov. 7: Snow Hill, 6 p.m. (H) FIELD HOCKEY: Sept. 5:Washington, 4 p.m. (H) Sept. 10:Pocomoke, 5 p.m. (A) Sept. 17:Kent Island, 4 p.m. (A) Sept 22:James M. Bennett, 4 p.m. (H) Sept. 24:Crisfield, 4 p.m. (H) Sept. 29:St. Michaels, 5:30 p.m. (A) Oct. 1:Queen Anne’s, 4 p.m. (H) Oct. 6:Parkside, 4 p.m. (A) Oct. 8:North Caroline, 4 p.m. (A) Oct. 10:Worcester Prep, 4 p.m. (A) Oct. 13: Kent County, 4 p.m. (H) Oct. 15:Easton, 4 p.m. (A) GIRLS’ SOCCER: Sept. 5: Easton, 3:45 p.m. (H) Sept. 9: Queen Anne’s, 5:30 p.m. (A) Sept. 11:Kent Island, 5:30 p.m. (H) Sept. 16:Mardela, 5:30 p.m. (H) Sept. 18: Wicomico, 4 p.m. (A) Sept. 23:James M. Bennett, 4 p.m. (A) Sept 25:Snow Hill, 4 p.m. (A) Sept. 30:North Caroline, 5:30 p.m. (A) Oct. 2: Parkside, 4 p.m. (A) Oct. 7:Wicomico, 4 p.m. (H) Oct. 9:James M. Bennett, 5:30 p.m. (H) Oct. 14:Parkside, 4 p.m. (H) BOYS’ SOCCER: Sept. 5:North Caroline, 4 p.m. (A) Sept. 10:Pocomoke, 6:30 p.m. (A) Sept. 15: Mardela, 5:30 p.m. (H) Sept 17:Queen Anne’s, 5:30 p.m. (H) Sept. 22: Crisfield, 5:30 p.m. (H) Sept. 24: Washington, 4 p.m. (A) Sept. 29:Snow Hill, 4 p.m. (A) Oct. 1:Easton, 5:30 p.m. (A) Oct. 6: Parkside, 5:30 p.m. (H) Oct. 8:James M. Bennett, 4 p.m. (A) Oct. 13:Wicomico, 5:30 p.m. (H) Oct. 15: Kent Island, 5:30 p.m. (A) GOLF: Matches include Decatur, Crisfield, Bennett, Parkside, Pocomoke, Snow Hill, Washington, Wicomico and Mardela. Sept. 9: Bay Club, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 11:Eagle’s Landing, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 16: Nassawango, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 18: Green Hill Yacht/County Club, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 23:Great Hope, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 30:Nutters, 3:30 p.m Oct. 7: Deer Run, 3:30 p.m. Oct: 9: Ocean City Golf & Yacht Club, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 14: District VIII tournament, noon, Hyatt Oct. 23: Bayside championship, noon, Glen Riddle Golf See SCHEDULES Page 41
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Krall feels ‘blessed’ to have strong squad Continued from Page 39 lined about four to five weeks. “It’s disappointing because I was really excited for the season to start. I’ve been practicing all summer,” he said. “Everyone’s been putting in hard work trying to improve.” Parker said even though he can’t play right now, he will still be present to cheer his teammates on and give them some pointers. Iacona has been a member of the team since she was a freshman. In 2013, she finished ranked the No. 7 golfer in the conference and earned Second Team accolades. Iacona has advanced to the state tournament each year she has been competing. “I have been on the team for four years so I feel like I have knowledge of what we need to do to be successful and how we need to work together as
a team [and] how we stay strong together…I’m excited, but I’m also sad that it’s my last year. These people are family to me and it will be kind of tough to let them all go,” she said. Holloway, a three-year varsity player, ended the 2013 season ranked No. 8 in the conference. He was awarded with Second Team honors. “I’m getting better every year and hopefully my average this year will be better than last year’s. Everyone’s getting better too,” Holloway said. “If everybody’s been spending as much time as I think they’ve been playing golf then we should be very good this year.” Kinsey rounds out the varsity squad. Although he is a freshman, he is an experienced golfer. He first picked up a golf club at the age of 7. By 9 years old, he was competing in his
first tournament. “It’s very exciting to make varsity as a freshman. I’ve been looking forward to it all summer long. I’ve been playing in junior tours just to prepare myself,” he said. “I’ve been practicing all summer getting my game in tip-top shape…It will be interesting to see what the teams are like and how I compare to the other kids I’m playing with, but all that matters to me is my game and how I’m playing and how I can contribute to our team…If I can get to the point where I’m consistent and playing the best golf I know I can then the sky’s the limit.” Urban, Kristick, Parker and Holloway represented Decatur as a team during the 2013 state championships. Iacona also participated in the match, but as an individual. Krall and his players are hoping they can make another
state appearance this year. They are also gunning for Bayside and district titles. Krall said he feels “blessed” to have such a strong squad this year. “Last year we won the district tournament and the Bayside championship so we would like to repeat that and I feel as though we have a really good opportunity to do that,” Krall said. “But our main goal this year, knowing how talented this varsity team is, is to get to the (state) championship round at the University of Maryland as a team with everybody qualifying for that final round, and once we get to that final round, actually be in the top three or four. That would be spectacular.” If the Seahawks stay focused and determined, Krall said they have a good shot at making some noise at the state tournament this year.
Berke new Decatur girls’ soccer team head coach
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Stephen Decatur senior captain Jillian Petitio is defended by teammate Peyton Townsend, a junior, during last Friday's practice at the Berlin school.
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Junior Alexis McDonough, front, and sophomore Jillian Mitrecic battle for the ball during last Friday's practice.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 5, 2014) Maggie Berke was the head coach of Stephen Decatur’s girls’ JV team last year. At the end of her team’s season, she assisted Coach Misty Bunting with the varsity squad during the Lady Seahawks’ playoff run. Having the opportunity to work with the girls and getting to know their strengths Maggie Berke and weaknesses was beneficial as she has taken over the varsity program for 2014. Berke said she built a relationship with the players last season, which made the transition smooth for both her and the girls as she stepped into the head coach position this year. It also helps that of the 19 players on her roster, 15 are returning from 2013. Berke will be assisted by Colbi Custis. Dale Krantz is coach of the JV team. “I think we’re all very excited,” Berke said. “Everyone’s working hard at practice and getting better every single day. That definitely comes directly from the coaching staff just really pushing us,” said senior captain Payton VanKirk. “We’re just lucky and fortunate to have such an awesome coaching staff and the transition has been easy for us and we can’t thank our school enough for hiring awesome coaches.” Joining VanKirk, a forward/midfielder, as team captains are seniors Jenna Leitgeb and Ally Beck (2013 AllBayside Conference Honorable Mention), who will play sweeper and
stopper, respectively, and forward/midfielder Jillian Petito. “I have three awesome captains with me–Jenna, Ally and Jillian. We get along so well and we understand what needs to be done and we all just work together to make it happen,” VanKirk said. The girls have all been members of the varsity team since their freshman year. “They’re natural leaders. They took on leadership roles before we even chose captains,” Berke said. Petito earned First Team All-Conference distinction in 2013. She scored 18 goals for the Seahawks and logged eight assists last season, when the team went 8-5. She was a scoring factor in 10 of Decatur’s 13 matches. The Seahawks’ 2013 season ended with a 43 loss to Huntingtown in the 3A South Regional tournament Section I semifinal round. “I think since me, Payton, Ally and Jenna have been on the team four years it’s kind of like a team effort (leading the Seahawks) and we’ve known each other for so long so the chemistry has always been there with us,” Petito said. “[The team has] been working on fitness a lot and on our footwork and I think we’re really going to do well. I think it will be a good year. I’m looking forward to it.” With 15 veterans, Berke said “we’re starting right where we left off. We’re ready to get better and we’re ready to take this season by storm.” “The girls came (into pre-season) prepared. They’re excited and optimistic. They have big dreams,” she said. “A shot at the Bayside Conference championship is the goal we’re working toward now.”
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Quarterback Meekins to lead Decatur football squad By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 5, 2014) Bob Knox has been coaching the Stephen Decatur football team for three decades. After all these years, Knox said he continues to coach the Seahawks because “I love the game and I love the kids.” He said football players are the “special forces of the high school population.” “Football is not for everyone. It
takes determination, discipline and hard work,” he said. The players who made up the 2013 squad had “never-say-die” attitudes. They fought, clawed and scratched and never gave up. He was proud of their effort and he hopes the Seahawks competing this season have the same drive. Knox said he had the best attendance during off-season weightlifting sessions then he’s had in the last five See BOYS Page 47
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FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES Continued from Page 39 VOLLEYBALL: Sept. 8: Pocomoke, 5:30 p.m. (H) Sept. 9: North Caroline, 4 p.m. (A) Sept. 11: Kent Island, 5:30 p.m. (H) Sept. 15: Worcester Prep, 5:15 p.m. (H) scrimmage Sept. 18:James M. Bennett, 4 p.m. (A) Sept. 23:North Dorchester, 4 p.m. (A) Sept. 24: Wicomico, 4 p.m. (A) Sept. 25: Snow Hill, 5 p.m. (A) Sept. 30: Parkside, 5:30 p.m. (H) Oct. 3: Queen Anne’s, 5:30 p.m. (A) Oct. 7: James M. Bennett, 5:30 p.m. (H) Oct. 9:Pocomoke, 4 p.m. (A)
Oct. 14:North Dorchester, 4 p.m. (H) Oct. 16:Wicomico, 5:30 p.m. (H) Oct. 21:Snow Hill, 5:30 p.m. (H) Oct. 23: Parkside, 4 p.m. (A) CROSS COUNTRY: Sept. 10: @ SDHS course, 4 p.m. Sept. 17:@ SDHS course, 4 p.m. Sept. 20: Spiked Shoe XC Invitational, 8 a.m. (A) Sept. 24: @ TBD, 4 p.m. Oct. 1: Winter Place Park, 3 p.m. Oct. 8: @ SDHS course, 4 p.m. Oct. 15: @ TBD, 4 p.m. Oct. 22: Bayside championship, 3 p.m. (TBD)
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Stigler, runners ready for cross country season
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 5, 2014) Twenty boys and 18 girls make up the Stephen Decatur cross country teams this season. About half of the athletes on each squad have previously competed in either cross country, indoor and/or outdoor track. “We have numbers this year, which is good,” said third-year Jody Stigler Coach Jody Stigler. “I’m really excited about the season and looking forward to meets.” Leading the boys’ team will be seniors Jake Gaddis and Parker Harrington and freshman newcomer Jack Reimer. Stigler expects Gaddis, a four-year runner, to be consistent throughout the season. “I remember what it’s like to be a freshman and be an underclassman and just be in the back of the pack and I can help them know that it gets better. As they get older and as they get stronger they will get faster and they will start to understand that running is 75 percent in your head,” he said. “We’ve got a really good team and a really nice group of students and I think we’re going to have a great year.” Harrington improved during the 2014 spring outdoor track season, Stigler said, and he expects a solid performance during cross country. “The sky’s the limit” for Reimer, Stigler added. The top five runners from each team score points during meets. Stigler is looking for other athletes on the boys’
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Stephen Decatur seniors Jake Gaddis, second from left, and Jenna Reimer, front center, lead the cross country squads on a warm-up jog last Thursday.
squad to step up. “A lot of the kids haven’t run before. Especially on the boys side, the freshmen have the opportunity to improve a lot,” Stigler said. So far, senior Jenna Reimer, a transfer from North Penn High School in Pennsylvania, has consistently been the fastest female runner. “I”m really excited for the season, and just everybody’s been so nice. It’s exciting to be part of this team,” Reimer said. She had the opportunity to meet and train with some of her new teammates during summer workout sessions. Reimer also said it will be fun to run with her brother, Jack, this season. Although she is new to the squad, Stigler will look to her to guide the group. Reimer said she will do that by “setting a good example, by trying hard in
practices and by helping the freshmen adjust to high school and the team. Just kind of encourage people to do their best…” “I think we’re all training very hard and we definitely have a very good shot at making it to states this year,” she continued. “My personal goal, I want to try and go out and be one of the best in the state this year especially that it’s my senior season, and for the team, I want us all to go to states as a team and finish well.” Stigler will also count on veterans, juniors Alison Alvarado and Katie Hofman, senior Meya Chilengi and sophomore Peyton Dunham as well as newcomer Rachel Savage, a junior, to help lead the squad. “I think the girls will be pretty good this year,” Stigler said. “Our two through nine spots, we have depth.” Stigler will rely on the seniors to run
both squads, be inspirational leaders and “show the younger kids how to work.” “The goal is to focus and do well against south schools then do well at Baysides,” Stigler said. “We hope every year we will be competitive when the championship comes.” In 2013, the Decatur boys’ and girls’ teams finished fourth during the Bayside Conference championship meet. Runners who placed in the top 15 were named All-Conference athletes. Alvarado (15th) and Gaddis (12th) received accolades. The Lady Seahawks took fifth during the 3A South Regional meet to advance to the state finals. It was the first time since 2006 an entire Decatur cross country team qualified for the 3A state meet. The boys’ finished seventh at regionals. Alvarado placed ninth at regionals to take home All-Region honors.
Greenwood will count on Heim, Walker, Gwin to lead
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Senior captain Chris Poole, left, and junior Chase Hamstead go one-on-one during practice last Friday at the Berlin school.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 5, 2014) Coach Jamie Greenwood said the Stephen Decatur boys’ soccer team is young this season with 13 new players joining nine veterans. He said the group overall lacks varsity experience and there will be some sophomores and freshmen who earn starting spots this year. “Our core group is Jamie Greenwood extremely talented. There are three players up the center we’ll revolve everything around,” said Greenwood, now in his eighth season at the helm. Those players are team captains, sophomore center midfielder, Alton
Walker and seniors Corey Gwin, center defense, and center forward Evan Heim. All three received Bayside Conference Honorable Mention accolades in 2013. “Those three are the ones on the field that will lead the charge,” said the threetime Bayside Coach of the Year. “I have confidence that I can lead the team and help build everyone up…I don’t feel like I have pressure on me to score goals because I know there are others, like Alton, who can score,” said Heim, a two-year varsity player. “I’ve always been more of an assist kind of person than a goal scorer. My name might not be on the scoring list, but I definitely do some hard work. I had a great season last year, it was a lot of fun, and this year should be even better.” See TEAM Page 43
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Senior Jackson Mumford, left, and junior Evan Newcomb compete in a drill during last Friday's practice.
Stephen Decatur senior captain Mallory Rolleston, left, and senior Brooke Davis go head-to-head during last Thursday's practice.
Team headed in right direction Matthews takes over as Decatur field hockey coach
Continued from Page 42 Added, Walker, a member of the team for two years, “I feel like I can be a leader playing center midfield. It’s kind of a position that sort of runs everything.” As the center midfielder his job will be to “move the ball up the field, get plays going [and] tell people where they need to be.” “We lost a lot of seniors (to graduation), but the squad we have this year is still solid,” Walker said. Nine seniors, each of whom started for the Seahawks at one point during the 2013 season, graduated. Last year, Decatur went 11-4. The team’s season came to an end with a 2-0 loss to Northern of Calvert County in the 3A South Regional tournament Section I finals. “I feel like we missed our opportunity last year,” Greenwood said. “We were the better team that night and didn’t prevail. We want to work toward a better playoff showing this year. It would also be nice to win a conference championship again.” Veterans also returning are seniors Sean Colgan, who will play in the goal,
and defender Graham Hall. Senior Chris Poole played for the JV squad his freshman and sophomore year. He was sidelined in 2013 because of a leg injury. He joins the varsity team this year and will play in the midfield. He has also been named a team captain. Midfielder Chase Hamstead and forward Guadalupe Garcia, both juniors, are newcomers who will contribute, as well. Greenwood said tryouts were competitive this year. Sixty-five players came out for the JV and varsity teams and coaches cut the group down to 42. “We still have a couple holes to fill,” Greenwood said. “It’s hard to fit people into places and play the style that we’re looking for.” After playing in a few scrimmages, Greenwood said player fitness has improved and the group as a whole is getting better. “We’re definitely headed in the right direction,” he said. “We have a group that wants to excel.” Added Heim, “I definitely think we have the right mix of players. Once everyone starts clicking we’ll be dangerous.”
Lady Seahawks learning to adjust to each other on court
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 5, 2014) Stephen Decatur volleyball Coach Sarah Purnell (formerly Zimmer) said the Lady Seahawks are talented, they just need to learn to adjust to each other on the court. “The girls are trying to figure each other out still,” said Purnell, now in her third year coaching the squad. Of the 11 players on her roster, five are returning from last year when the team went 8-8. The Seahawks lost in first-round action of Section I of the
3A South Regional tournament. The team graduated six seniors, five of whom were starters. “The girls are trying to get used to each other on the court. Sometimes they get frustrated with themselves,” Purnell said. “We lost some major contributors (to graduation). Some of the girls have stepped up to fill those spots and some are still trying to adjust.” Purnell said the team has some height this season and several strong players on the front line, including senior Hannah Adkins, the Seahawks’ See PURNELL Page 46
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 5, 2014) Amy Matthews was the Stephen Decatur JV field hockey head coach for one season before becoming an assistant varsity coach under Michelle Fluty for three years. Being involved with the field hockey program and working with many of the girls Amy Matthews for four seasons made the transition from varsity assistant to head coach for 2014 smooth and seamless. “I learned a lot from Michelle. She was a good coach,” Matthews said. The team runs some of the same
drills and set plays as last year, but Matthews has incorporated some new things, as well. “It’s a new experience and I really like [Matthews]. It’s kind of like a breath of fresh air having something new, but I’m going to miss [Fluty] a lot. She was a great coach,” said senior captain Emily Knopp “[Matthews is] very easy to talk to and very easy to be taught by. That’s what I real enjoy. There’s always room for improvement.” Matthews, who played field hockey for Leonardtown High School and club ball at Salisbury University–she graduated in 2007– said she is a tough coach when she needs to be. She also likes to get input from her players about what they want to work on durSee COACH Page 46
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Coach Matthews wants girls to feel comfortable on field Continued from Page 43 ing practices. “I want to make sure they have their stick skills down and they’re in shape,” Matthews said. Ten of the 20 players on Matthews’ roster are veterans. Leading the Lady Seahawks will be senior captains and four-year players, Mallory Rolleston (2013 All-Bayside Conference Honorable Mention), who will play on the offensive line, and Knopp, a midfielder. “It feels good to be able to help the younger girls out with playing the game, stick skills, being on a team and working together,” Rolleston said. “Our goals are to have fun, have a better record than last year, but mostly to improve because that’s all that really matters.” Added Knopp, “I can kind of coach the younger girls and mentor them and give them a prospective of things since I’ve been in their shoes. We have a lot of work [to do], but I definitely think we have a good season in front of us. Our goals and expectations are for us to really just be united and for us to just try our hardest in the games and not [settle] for a tie or [loss] in a close game.” Also returning is junior goalie Sophia Clemente, sophomore mid-
fielder Sara Mitrecic and senior defender Brooke Davis. Junior newcomer Olivia Kurtz will contribute on offense. Matthews will count on the eight seniors to take leadership roles. “They’re a good group of girls and they support each other,” she said. The 2013 squad finished with a 2-11 record. The season ended with a 9-0 loss to Kent Island in the second round of the 2A South Region Section II division. The team graduated seven seniors, a majority of whom started. Most of the veterans this year are returning on defense. While the defense will be strong, Matthews is trying to fill spots on the offense. “We have a lot of new girls so we need to figure out the strongest player for each position,” Matthews said. The first-year coach said she wants the Seahawks to work together and become more familiar with the game of field hockey. “I want them to be more comfortable on the field in different situations and make good decisions,” she said. “I’m excited and nervous (about coaching), but it’s a good nervous. I’m ready to get started with games.”
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Stephen Decatur sophomore Gina Arrivello, left, and senior Brittany Wangel participate in a drill during last Thursday's field hockey practice.
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Stephen Decatur junior Hannah Saulsbury has perfect passing form during last Thursday's practice.
Purnell wants players to be more consistent this season Continued from Page 43 lone captain. “Hannah will be a dominant force,” she said. “Hannah’s a quiet leader. She definitely leads by example. She works hard and does everything we ask her to do and more.” Adkins’ performance during the 2013 season earned her AllBayside Conference First Team honors. As Sarah Purnell a four-year player, she is looking forward to leading the Decatur squad this year. “I think my strongest point is hitting, so hopefully if they can get the pass up I’ll get good hits,” Adkins said. “I’ve been trying to help most of the newcomers as much as I can. A lot of them are good, though. I try to give them as many tips as I can.” Senior Marina Jones is new to the varsity squad and she will also be a force on the front line, as a middle hitter. While Adkins is a quiet leader, sen-
ior setter Kayla Heinz (2013 All-Bayside Second Team) is more vocal, Purnell said. The coach will look to them, veteran setter Haley Trice, and the other four seniors to run the team. “We’ve got a little bit of cleanup to do hitting-wise, and passing and serving, but I think we’ll do well this year,” said senior Victoria Williams, a fouryear player. “I’d like to at least beat [James M.] Bennett and Parkside once this year…[and] the Bayside championship, that’s always in the back of our heads.” Added Adkins, “I’d love to win Baysides. I know that might be a high expectation, but I think we can make it. It’s going to take a lot of working hard at practices.” Purnell said one of the main goals this season is for the players to be consistent. “Last year was kind of a roller coaster,” she said. “I’m not looking for a perfect season. I just want them to try hard every day at practice and during every game.”
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Stephen Decatur senior quarterback Justin Meekins will lead the football squad this season.
The Stephen Decatur football team spends Labor Day morning preparing for tonight's season opener in Berlin against Indian River at 7 p.m.
Boys must be ready to put best foot forward Continued from Page 41 years, which he said shows their determination. Senior quarterback Justin Meekins will lead the 35-player squad. “The guys look to the quarterback to remain calm when things are going bad. I just have to remain calm even when things are going haywire and let everyBob Knox body know it’s all right…What Coach Knox says, it’s the ‘pretty boy position’ and I kind of like the role of that. [It’s] the kid that looks good and is flashy, but I’m still a dirty, grimy player and I’ll get after people.” About 15 players are returning from 2013, when the Seahawks went 7-4. After going 2-3 in the first half of the season, Decatur won its last five
games to qualify for the playoffs. The Seahawks came up a bit short, falling to Lackey, 14-6, in the 3A South Regional tournament semifinals. Three starters are back on offense–Meekins and seniors Brandon Wooten (center), who both earned 2013 All-Conference Honorable Mention accolades, and Tripp Ortega (wide receiver). Four have returned on defense–2013 All-Conference Honorable Mention recipients, senior Jeremiah Purnell (nose guard) and junior Dryden Brous (running back/line backer), and seniors R.J. Hayman (defensive back/wide receiver) and Sam Coates (running back/defensive back). Also returning is senior Tyrie Adams (running back/safety) and juniors Ernest Shockley (offensive line/line backer) and 2013 All-Conference Honorable Mention honoree, Gus Esham (defensive end). “We’re a young team, but we’re tal-
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The 14th annual Delmarva Bike Week returns to Salisbury’s Arthur W. Perdue Stadium and Winter Place Park as well as Seacrets on 49th Street in Ocean City and Rommel Harley-Davidson Delmarva in Seaford, Del., next week. Pictured, motorcycles fill Seacrets’ parking lot.
Motorcycle events planned in OC Festivities include poker runs, blessing of bikes, music and stunt shows
By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Sept. 5, 2014) From live music to stunt riding, poker runs and the blessing of the bikes, OC BikeFest and Delmarva Bike Week will draw tens of thousands to Ocean City and the surrounding area next week. Here are a few of the motorcyclecentric events taking place Sept. 10-14 in the area:
OC BikeFest BikeFest returns to Ocean City for its fourth year with live music, vendors and thrill show performances at two main locations, the inlet downtown and the 40th Street convention center. Events kick off Thursday, Sept. 11, with names such as Rommel HarleyDavidson, MonsterBrites LEDS, Cycle Solutions and more than 50 other vendors at both locations. Highlighting this year’s downtown events will be the Ives brothers’ highspeed performances on motorcycles and a high-power go-kart as they pass around the 15-foot vertical “Wall of Death.” Their performances take place every two hours, starting at 11 a.m. daily.
ILLConduct will also perform a stunt show pushing motorcycle stunts to new limits every day, Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 11-14. Visit www. illconduct.com to learn more about the team. Customization in America will host a three-day bike show featuring awardwinning, custom bikes in a five-class motorcycle matchup Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 11-13, at the downtown center. Visitors can meet the artists and get their autographs or enter their own bikes in the show. Classes are free style, MOD Harley, retro MOD, MOD street and radical bagger. Visit www.custombikeshows.com/ocbikefest for more information or to enter the contest. Visitors at the inlet can also enjoy a NASCAR simulator that gives riders the experiencing of racing in a full-size car through an interactive game. Visit www.finish-linepromotions.com to learn more about the simulator. The downtown stage has a lineup of live music for the event, including national country acts Jamey Johnson and Travis Tritt, the classic rock sounds of The Marshall Tucker Band and rockers Jackyl with Jesse James Dupree. Other acts will include the Rowdy Johnson Band, Big Engine and Kashmir, the Davisson Brothers Band and Jamiah on Fire and the Red Machine. On Saturday, Sept. 13, one lucky
couple will tie the knot during a “TwoWheel Wedding” on the inlet stage downtown. Sponsored by Fast Lane Biker Magazine and Barefoot Bride, the wedding will feature two from a pool of couples who submitted their photos and an essay to the contest. The public is invited to watch the wedding. Inlet gates will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 11-13, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14. At the 40th Street convention center, BikeFest launches with a huge selection of national vendors, motorcycle manufacturers, food and drinks and event sponsor Rommel Harley-Davidson Delmarva onsite with a lineup of motorcycles for sale. The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12-13; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14. Both Ocean City sites have free parking for motorcycles and entry to the convention center is free. Admission at the inlet costs $35 for a weeklong pass or $25 for a day pass and includes the concerts. Admission for children 12 and under costs $15 and is good for the entire festival. Event passes include discounts at some local bars and free use of the Ocean City bus system. Ticket buyers can also purchase a commemorative See MOTORCYCLE Page 51
By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Sept. 5, 2014) The local Red Knights Motorcycle Club, Maryland Chapter 3, will host its 10th annual 9/11 Parade of Brothers Memorial Ride Thursday, Sept. 11, to remember those who lost their lives in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. “We’re all familiar with 9/11 and the big thing in this country is ‘never forget.’ We just thought we would try to memorialize it,” said local Red Knights Treasurer and Senior Road Captain John Tartufo, who helps organize the ride. Last year, nearly 200 motorcycles took part in the patriotic procession from 27th Street south along the Boardwalk to the firefighters memorial. This year, with 9/11 falling during OC BikeFest and Delmarva Bike Week, Tartufo expects a much bigger crowd for the event capped at 400 bikes. The Bishopville Red Knights chapter will join other motorcyclists at the Boardwalk at 27th Street for registration starting at 8: 30 a.m. the day of the ride. The procession will leave promptly at 11:30 a.m., traveling south to the memorial on the boards at North Division Street, where a short memorial service will take place. Tartufo will serve as the master of ceremonies and Senator Jim Mathias and Ocean City Major Rick Meehan will speak alongside the city’s police and fire chiefs and the chief state’s attorney. There will be a lying of wreathes and honor guard ceremony at the service, set to last around 40 minutes. After the ceremony, police will escort the bikes out of Ocean City along Route 50 to the Moose Lodge in Roxana, Del. for lunch and fellowship. The Red Knights Maryland Chapter 3 took over the 9/11 memorial ride 10 years ago, after it had been a part of BikeFest for two years, Tartufo said. “The first year it was open only to Red Knights,” he said. “The second year we opened it up to the public and we’ve been doing it ever since.” The response, he added, has been tremendous. “It’s overwhelming. I’ve done this for 12 years, and it actually brings a little tear to your eye riding down the Boardwalk,” Tartufo said. Registration for the memorial ride costs $10 per bike and includes the ride down the Boardwalk, the escorted ride to lunch at the Moose Lodge and a ride pin. Passengers can get an additional pin for $5 each. Proceeds from the ride will benefit the Delaware Burn Camp at Camp Barnes in Frankford, where children who have See SEPT. Page 51
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Motorcycle events expected to draw thousands to OC Continued from Page 49 OC BikeFest and Delmarva Bike Week 2014 poker chip for $1 each, while supplies last. Those 21 and older with a wristband can present the chip at Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin for a $10 free play card. Last year, BikeFest drew an estimated 150,000-175,000 to town, said event Marketing Manager Chase Michael, who expects similar crowds this year. OC BikeFest events are suitable families, he said. Visit www.ocbikefest.com to purchase tickets and for a full schedule of concerts and events.
Delmarva Bike Week: The 14th annual Delmarva Bike Week returns to Salisbury’s Arthur W. Perdue Stadium and Winter Place Park as well as Seacrets on 49th Street in Ocean City and Rommel Harley-Davidson Delmarva in Seaford, Del., next week. There will be demo rides, stunt shows, food and beverages for sale, regional music acts, giveaways and exhibitors selling motorcycle gear, clothing, parts and accessories during the four-day event, Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 11-14. The Perdue Stadium will house almost 50 vendors while Winter Place Park is the center of Bike Week’s live musical performances, which take place in the beer garden, and its thrill shows and more than 75 vendors. All weekend at Winter Place, watch American Motordrome perform every other hour starting at 9 a.m. The Bigger & Better Beer Garden at the park opens at 9 a.m. daily and will host a full lineup of live music. On Thursday, Sept. 11, enjoy performances by Led Zeppelin cover band Kashmir from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Davisson Brothers from 2-3:30 p.m. and Poverty Ridge from 5-7 p.m. That night, visit Seacrets on 49th Street in Ocean City for a bike week celebration starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, Clean Getaway will take the Winter Place stage from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Crossroads will play from 1-2:30 p.m, Poverty Ridge will play from 3-4:30 p.m. and Kashmir closes out the evening from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, enjoy music from Crossroads from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Kashmir from 1-2:30 p.m., Poverty Ridge from 3-4:30 p.m. and Heart tribute band Kick It Out from 5-7 p.m. Those who sign up before Poverty Ridge’s set and stay for the show will have a chance to win a Fender guitar. Bike Week closes out Sunday, Sept. 14, with a Christian motorcycle service from 10-11 a.m. followed by live music by Clean Getaway from 12-2 p.m. At 2:30 p.m., officials will draw the winners for prizes donated by vendors, including a room on the 2014 Western Caribbean Cruise, a custom scooter and See MUSIC Page 52
The Red Knights Motorcycle Club—Maryland Chapter 3 will host its annual “9/11 Parade of Brothers Memorial Ride” Thursday, Sept. 11. A parade of motorcycles on the Boardwalk will be followed by the “9/11 A Day of Remembrance Ceremony” at the Ocean City Firefighter’s Memorial at Division Street.
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Bikes to the Beach Fall Rally: Bikes to the Beach Fall Rally kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 10, bringing five days of live music, vendors, contests and more to Hooper’s Crab House in West Ocean City, Oasis Bar ‘n Grill in Whaleyville and other venues around the resort. At Hooper’s, at the base of the Route 50 bridge, visitors can catch live bands and visit around 30 vendors booths Wednesday through Sunday, Sept. 1014. Names like Boss Hoss Cycles, Insane Leather, Cycos, and Fast Lights LED will sell wares including leather, jewelry, LED lights, T-shirts, cleaning products and parts and accessories for bikes. New this year, Hooper’s will host a tailgate party Thursday night, Sept. 11, starting at 8 p.m. so visitors can catch the Steelers vs. Ravens game on a 9-by16-foot big screen TV. On Friday, Sept. 12, local American Legion Post 166 will host its annual poker run. Bikers can register for $20 per bike, plus $10 for an additional passenger, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Legion tent at Hooper’s. The run leaves from that spot at noon and ends at Hooter’s in West Ocean City. Saturday, Sept. 13, motorcycle mag-
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Unkept promises might cause plans to go awry this week. You can either grumble about people “letting you down” or find a way to make the best of it and move on. The choice is yours.
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NOW PLAYING BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 Sept. 5: Go With the Flo, 9 p.m. Sept. 6: No Byscuyts, 9 p.m. Sept. 10: Sir Rod, 4 p.m. Sept. 11: DJ Jeremy, DJ Jeremy 9 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 Sept. 11-12: Hybrid Ice Bob, 8-11 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Thursday-Sunday: Phil Perdue Every Monday-Tuesday: Phil Perdue CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road Berlin 410-641-0600 Sept. 5: Suzette Prichett, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 6: Everett Spells, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; New Dawn Duo, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street oceanfront Ocean City 410-289-6846 Sept. 5: John LaMere, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 6: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, noon to 4 p.m.; Steve Ports Trio, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 7: Copper Sky, 3-7 p.m. Sept. 8: Michael Smith, noon to 3 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 11: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 Every Sunday: Singing Fun Day w/Bob Hughes, 4-7 p.m. FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 Sept. 5: Steve Ports Trio, DJ Hook, Jumper Sept. 6: Opposite Directions, DJ Groove, Scotts New Band Sept. 7: Everett Spells Sept. 8: Kevin Poole, DJ RobCee, The Last Year GALAXY 66 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762
Sept. 5: Philly George Project, 8 p.m. to midnight The Skye Bar Sept. 5: Rick Artz of Love Seed Mama Jump, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 6: Aaron Howell, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 8: Monday Night Football Tailgate Party w/Bryen O’Boyle, 4-8 p.m. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 Sept. 5: Ladies Night w/DJ Bill T Sept. 6: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. Sept. 7: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T/DJ BK, 9 p.m. Sept. 8: Blake Haley, 4-8 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 8 p.m. Sept. 9: Hot Sauce Sandwich/Funk Shue, 9:30 p.m. Sept. 10: DJ Billy T, 7 p.m. Sept. 11: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. HARPOON HANNA’S
Every Thursday-Sunday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 5-6: On the Edge, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sept. 8-13: Power Play, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. PURPLE MOOSE 108 S. Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-6953 Sept. 5: CK The DJ/VJ. 2 p.m.; Awaken, 10 p.m. Sept. 6: VJ/DJ Jammin Jeff, 2 p.m.; Awaken, 10 p.m. Sept. 7-8: Great Train Robbery, 10 p.m. Sept. 9: Jadas Priestess, 10 p.m. Sept. 10: High Voltage AC/DC Tribute, 10 p.m. Sept. 11: Fuzzbox Piranha, 10 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 Sept. 5: Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.;
Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525 302-539-3095 Sept. 5: Dave Hawkins, 5-10 p.m. Sept. 6: Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m.; DJ RobCee, 10 p.m. Sept. 8: Dave Hawkins, 5-9 p.m. Bobby Burns Sept. 10: Bobby Burns, 2-5 p.m. Sept. 11: Aaron Howell, 5-9 p.m. HIGH STAKES Route 54 Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 Sept. 5: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; DJ Z-Man, 9 p.m. Sept. 6: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; Chris Button & Joe Mama, 9 p.m.
FUZZBOX PIRANHA Purple Moose: Thursday, Sept. 11, 10 p.m.
HOOTERS Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Rd. West Ocean City 410-213-1841 Sept. 5: Left Hand Luck, 9 p.m. Sept. 6: Lauren Glick Duo, 9 p.m. Sept. 10-11: Loud Love JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-524-7499 Sept. 6: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 9 p.m. MARYLAND WINE BAR 103 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-1022 Sept. 5: Live Acoustic Music, 7 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535
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OUT & ABOUT
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Friends, from left, Danil Lupu, Kimberlee Mauck, Jake Knopp, Justin Morgan, Heather Muench and Sandu Ciobanu hang out at Coconuts Beach Bar at Castle in the Sand Hotel in Ocean City on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
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Monkee Paw performs on the deck at Coconuts on 37th Street, Tuesday.
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Sharon Cugle, left, Kelly Blackwell and Worcester County GOLD Executive Director Claire Otterbein, right, help launch CraZy LadyZâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third annual fundraiser at M.R. Ducks on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
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Ocean City visitors, from left, Tom Rupp, Pam Mosebach, Deb Rupp and Chuck Mosebach enjoy a few drinks at Coconuts Beach Bar earlier this week.
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Snacking on some appetizers and sipping drinks at M.R. Ducks on Talbot Street, Tuesday, from left, are Jennie Wagner, Irma Russell, Adele Zanieswski, Jan Patterson-Hohman, Sue Burns and Bonnie Davis.
Brenda Jones, left, Shirley Moran and Pat Seidel, right, pose for a photo at M.R. Ducks, Tuesday.
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Sixth Brews on the Beach festival at Hooper’s, Saturday
Assortment of activities planned for motorcyclists Continued from Page 52 In addition to the main venues, De Lazy Lizard on First Street will host a Patriot Bash next Saturday, Sept. 13, featuring a military style bikini contest and auction for a guitar autographed by the Marshall Tucker Band. Fish Tales on 22nd Street will feature vendors, live music and offer drink specials daily during the rally. Other locations that will have food and drink specials and live entertainment during the rally include Pickles Pub, on Eighth Street; Frog Bar, on Eighth Street and the Boardwalk; Hammerheads On the Beach, on 10th Street and the Boardwalk; Pit & Pub, on 28th Street; Dead Freddies, on 64th Street; JC’s Northside Pub, on 127th Street; Duffy’s Tavern, on 129th Street; Harborside Bar and Grill, in West Ocean City; and Station 7, in West Ocean City. Bikes to the Beach Fall Rally began about a decade ago, stemming from the spring event under the same name, said Hooper’s General Manager Ryan Intrieri. “We were just local businesses who’d started Bikes to the Beach (Spring Rally) to bring people to town during a quiet weekend,” he said. “We keep the same name during the fall rally.”
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OC BikeFest returns to Ocean City for its fourth year with live music, vendors and thrill show performances at two main locations, the inlet downtown and the 40th Street convention center.
He estimated that OC BikeFest and Bikes to the Beach combined to draw between 150,000 and 175,000 visitors to Ocean City last year. According to demoflush statistics, which use wastewater flows to estimate the city’s population, there were 194,076 people in Ocean City during the 2013 weekend. “Bikes to the Beach is about supporting those who made this rally possible,” Hooper’s Manager Patrick Brady said. Visit www.oceancitybikestothe-
beach.com for more information.
Blessing of the Bikes: Saturday at noon, the third annual Blessing of the Motorcycles takes place in the parking lot of the Knight of Columbus Hall behind St. Luke’s Church on 99th Street on Ocean City. Last year, around 100 motorcycles were blessed at the event sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #9053 and Pope John Paul II Assembly #2454. Call St. Luke’s at 410-2500300 for more information.
By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Sept. 5, 2014) Guests can sip and sample 75 regional craft beers tomorrow, Saturday, during the sixth annual Brews on the Beach festival at Hooper’s Crab House. Events under the large tent outside the West Ocean City restaurant start at noon and run until 5 p.m., when brewers from 21 regional and local breweries will be on hand to talk to guests and pour samples. “It helps create more awareness for the local breweries,” said Patrick Brady, manager of Hooper’s, which has its own in-house brewery. After five years running the festival, “we just wanted to continue the tradition.” Local names such as Burley Oak, Evolution, OC Brewing, Backshore Brewing, Da Lazy Lizard, Tall Tales, Dogfish Head, Assawoman Bay, 16 Mile and Hooper’s Fin City will be on hand at the festival to pour unlimited, two-ounce samples. In addition to the brews, there will be live acoustic music by Matt Wolske and a special menu of “good, filling stuff” such as crab cakes, burgers and hot dogs for sale, Brady said. Brews on the Beach dates back to 2009, when local craft beer enthusiSee SAMPLE Page 56
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Sample craft beers during festival Continued from Page 55 ast Jefferson Ward approached Hooper’s with the idea. “He just wanted to bring awareness to the craft beer world and thought Hooper’s would be a good fit,” Brady said. “Now that we have a microbrewery inside Hooper’s, it’s a perfect fit.” Fin City is Hooper’s in-house brewing operation, located on the restaurant’s second floor. The idea for the brewery came during Brews on the Beach three years ago, when brewer Vince Wright approached Hooper’s staff. Ocean City’s oldest brewery began brewing in 2012 and started distributing its brews last fall. Fin City will have pour its Jackspot Amber Ale, Sneaky Wheat, Blackfin Black IPA, White Marline Pale Ale and Captain Jack’s Pmupkin Ale at the festival. About 500 came to Brew on the Beach last year and Brady expects a similar crowd at this year’s event. “We’re just praying for good weather,” he said, though the event takes place under the giant tent rain or shine. Brews on the Beach tickets cost $25 in advance, available through tonight, or $35 at the door. Each includes unlimited beer samples and a commemorative pint glass featuring the names of Ocean City and Salisbury’s local breweries on the back.
Fin City Brewing Co. brewer Vince Wright and his wife, Michele, offer tastes of their brews during Hooper’s Crab House’s fifth annual Brews on the Beach craft beer festival last year.
Designated driver tickets cost $15 and include unlimited non-alcoholic drinks at the festival. Any beer left after 5 p.m. will be on an “everything must go” sale that allows guests to build their own six packs for a discounted price. Brews on the Beach runs from 125 p.m. Saturday at Hooper’s Crab
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House at the foot of the Route 50 bridge in West Ocean City. Attendees must be 21 years old and bring a valid ID. Call Hooper’s at 410-213-1771 or visit www.hooperscrabhouse.com to buy advance tickets. The restaurant inside will stay open for normal business during Brews on the Beach.
Marty Haggard to perform tribute show in West OC
(Sept. 5, 2014) Marty Haggard, the son of legendary country recording artist, Merle Haggard, will perform in West Ocean City on Saturday, Sept. 13. Marty Haggard was born and raised in Bakersfield, Ca. He considers his dad to be “the best country singer/ songwriter ever.” Marty Haggard Marty was privileged to be a part of his father’s career and toured with him from 1983-1985 singing harmony and playing guitar. Not only does he have an uncanny resemblance to his dad, but sounds remarkably like him, as well. He spends his time now touring the country and performing a tribute to his famous father that he lovingly entitles “My Dad.” As Marty’s song “Apple” states, “An apple never falls too far from it’s tree.” Marty Haggard will perform one show only at The OC Jamboree in West Ocean City on Sept. 13, at 2 p.m. Ticket cost is $35. Tickets are on sale now and may be obtained by calling The OC Jamboree box office at 410-213-7581 or by visiting www.ocjam.com. All seating is reserved, theater style and strictly limited on a first come basis.
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CraZy LadyZ! host fundraiser-vacation to benefit local org.
By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Sept. 5, 2014) More than 60 men and women were scheduled to depart early this morning for an all-inclusive vacation with a twist: The trip doubles as a fundraiser for a local charity. It’s the third year West Ocean City’s CraZy LadyZ! has hosted the fundraiser-vacation, owner and organizer Jan Patterson said, and the 2014 funds will benefit Worcester GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity), a nonprofit group that helps vulnerable children and families in this county. “It’s a real eye-opener to know how many children and families are in need in our county — and how many have graduated from that program with the help of Worcester GOLD and no longer need their help,” Patterson said. “They provide (everything) from schools supplies to medicine.” Each of the 67 travelers, including “10 brave men,” made a $30 donation in addition to the cost of the weeklong trip to a resort in Punta Cana, she she. CraZy LadyZ! and Berlin travel company Travel by Design are matching those funds. Patterson came up with the idea for the annual trip four years ago when, she put simply, “we needed a vacation.” She decided to make the event a
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Participants in CraZy LadyZ’s annual fundraiser pose for a photo at M.R. Ducks on Talbot Street, Tuesday, Sept. 2 before departing on a trip to Punta Cana, Sept. 5. The event raises money for Worcester County GOLD.
fundraiser, too, choosing a different local charity each year. The last trip in 2012 raised more than $4,000 for Women Supporting Women, local non-profit group providing support for women diagnosed with breast cancer, she said. “We’re all about giving back to the community and we just thought it would be wonderful,” she said, adding “the community has given so much to us.” In addition to travel discounts from agent Cookie Breitenbach at Travel by
Design, Denovo’s Trattoria, in Ocean Pines, and Alex’s Italian Restaurant, in West Ocean City, provided discounted entrees for ticket-holders the night before their travels so they don’t have to cook. West Ocean City’s Wawa and A Bagel And…, in Ocean Pines, are providing breakfast sandwiches and pastries on the 2 a.m. bus ride to Baltimore-Washington International airport this morning. Avery Salon, in West Ocean City, will provide a hair treatment for the
travelers when they return. “It’s really been wonderful. We live in such a giving community,” Patterson said. “It’s just fun. We have a great time.” She is already looking ahead to next year’s fundraiser-trip, which she plans to use to raise money for Coastal Hospice. The travelers will present their donation check to Worcester GOLD at the trip’s post-party at Denovo’s on Sept. 25. Visit www.facebook.com/worcestergold to learn more about Worcester GOLD and its programs.
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More dance classes offered
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PUNTA CANA BOUND Ellie Hewitt, left, Mary Jane Small and Earl Hewitt attend a CraZy LadyZ! pre-party at M.R. Ducks on Talbot Street, Tuesday, Sept. 2. The event launches the group’s third annual fundraiser-vacation, this year raising money for Worcester County GOLD. Sixty-seven travelers will head to Punta Cana.
(Sept. 5, 2014) The Ocean City Recreation & Parks Department has announced an increase in the number of youth dance programs being offered. Dance instructor, Renee Wight will lead the programs. Both fall and winter programs are being offered for a variety of ages and experience levels. For children who have never taken a dance class before and would like to try dance, OCRP will offer an “Intro Beginner” class, introducing participants to ballet, tap and jazz. This program is open to children entering Pre-kindergarten through grade 6. There will be two separate sections: one from 5:456:45 p.m. for Pre-K through grade 2, and one from 6:45-7:45 p.m. for children in grades 3-6. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, Sept. 16 to Nov. 18, at Northside Park Recreation Complex on 125th Street. The cost to participate is $28 for Ocean City resi-
dents and $38 for non-residents. A “Level 2: Advanced Beginner” class will also instruct students in the art of ballet, tap and jazz. This class is for students who have already taken “Level 1” for one year and is available for children entering kindergarten through grade 3. The class will be held on Mondays from 5:45-6:30 p.m., at the Northside Park Recreation Complex. It starts Sept. 15 and runs until Nov. 17. The cost to participate is $28 for Ocean City residents and $38for non-residents. Winter programs will include: “Level 1 Intermediate Beginner” (ballet, tap and jazz), in addition to winter sections of “Intro Beginner” and “Level 2: Advanced Beginner.” Register at Northside Park or online at www.oceancitymd.gov. For information, contact Lynda Brittingham, at 410250-0125, or email lbrittingham@oceancitymd.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Mousse recipe focuses on taste and texture Serve chicken liver spread with toasted baguettes or crackers, pair with chutney
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Sept. 5, 2014) The glistening shore and gentle breezes is a marriage of tranquility and harmony. When time beckons my being, secret influences nestle within. Some might ask where all the beauty lies? The hands of time dwell remembrances that shall never pass. Weary from the day, I haste myself to bed and there begins a journey into the canyons of my mind. The darkness is full of light for my imaginary visions; trust me my love, thoughts are to thee indeed. The stars sparkle for they know my desire is of another breed that may not substantiate conventionalism. But that does not deter my most inner thoughts. Joy delights to the sweetness of your flesh. Insanity is the key that allows the heart to remain open with lasting arms. I will devour thee end-
lessly; morning, noon, or evening - it doesn’t matter to me. I must confess my soul is possessed with envy; I pray for forgiveness for thou art beloved by many. Uncertainty plays havoc on my senses. That being said, I must question, is eternity a figment of ones imagination or can it possibly be everlasting? Fate has beckoned you around the world and I am pleased our wings have soared the same path. Something so simple is the glory of true elucidation. It is with these final words I must let you go. No my love, do not shed a tear; to hear with the eyes is the window of the soul. I swear to you - thine will always be a part of me. But abundance has purpose and sharing must come to pass. Please my delectable one, close your eyes and promise me you will never look back. It is then, I will whisper how I do love thee. Progression has reason and my heart’s desire is creamy, chicken liver mousse. Do not condemn until one has tasted, opinion can not be formulated without estimation. This ingenious feat has earned the right at any feast. It can be made well in advance which is a blessing to any host.
Many versions reflect style and principle. This particular recipe focuses on taste and texture. Velvety chicken liver mousse is simply divine and can accommodate the simplest and most sophisticated palettes. Serve the chicken liver mousse with slices of toasted baguettes or crackers. It can be paired with a variety of chutneys (optional). Enjoy!
Chicken Liver Mousse
Ingredients 1 pound chicken livers, trimmed ½ cup good quality brandy 4 bay leaves 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium sweet onion, minced 1 anchovy, minced 4 ounces pancetta, finely chopped 1 ½ teaspoons golden raisins 1 teaspoon tomato paste 1 ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 ½ teaspoon white balsamic vinegar ½ cup chicken stock 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped 3/4 teaspoon fresh sage, finely chopped ½ teaspoon allspice
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper toasted baguette, sliced at a 45 degree angle or crackers fresh sage leaves and fresh thyme sprigs as a garnish Instructions 1. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken livers with ¼ cup brandy, bay leaves and 2 minced garlic cloves. Allow to marinate at room temperature for 2 hours and stir every 30 minutes. Drain the livers and pat dry, discard the bay leaves. 2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the remaining garlic, onions, anchovy, pancetta and raisins and cook until vegetables become translucent (approximately 8 minutes). Constantly stir so the garlic does not burn, otherwise it will become bitter. 3. Add the tomato paste and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock, balsamic vinegars and brandy and continue cooking until nearly evaporated. 4. Add the chicken livers and sauté for about 3 minutes or just pink within. It is important not to cook the livers well done; the creamy texture of the mousse will not be achieved. Scrape the mixture into a food See GARNISH Page 62
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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AEAmerican Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / 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, 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out, 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 / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-5243983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. Open Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th ST & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Serving Lunch & Dinner. Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Our Signature Tenderloin New Orleans is heaven on a plate- Blackened Filet Mignon topped with a Blackened Crabcake smothered in our spicy Hollandaise sauce & home- made Bourbon Bread Pudding topped with home-made ice cream & rum sauce. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 1800-552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Beachfront open-air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos and your favorite frozen drinks, beer and wine. Children’s menu. Live entertainment daily in season. Happy Hour daily 5-6pm, 2for-1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Coconuts is open daily 11am – 11pm, weather permitting. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER, South Division & Boardwalk 410-289-3501, 3rd Street & Boardwalk 410289-2599, 41st Street & Coastal Hwy 410-524-9254, 70th Street & Coastal Hwy 410524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s Favorite Family Restaurant for 35 years! Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dayton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken served at S. Division and 70th Street locations. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare & American cuisine—Something for everyone our menu features appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks & seafood. Dine In, Carry Out, Happy Hour Daily 3-6 pm. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ FENWICK CRAB HOUSE, 100 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-539-2500 / www.crabcakeexpress.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reserva-
tions required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Carryout available. Casual dining. Open for lunch and dinner. Big crabs are our specialty. Perfect crabcakes are our passion. Seven different fish served 15 different ways! Great local seafood, good times and good service is our mission. ■ GALAXY 66 BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / $$-$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Contemporary restaurant offering light fare and full entrees. Awardwinning wine list, signature drinks and cocktails. ■ GUIDO’S BURRITO, 1st and Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-1729 and 33rd Street, Ocean City / www.guidosburritos.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No Reservations required / Children’s Menu/ Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner daily, 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Menu offers classic Mexican Entrées along with signature dishes that mix Mexican fare with an Italian flare such as the Meatball Burritto and the Mexi Calamari – and of course Eastern Shore classic seafood dishes Crabcakes and Grilled fish. A family restaurant that’s always a fiesta. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / 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.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581; 128th Street, Ocean City, 410-2502403 / $-$$ / 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 / $-$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live entertainment. ■ HOBBIT, 81st Street Bayside in Rivendell Condo, Ocean City 410-524-8100 / www.thehobbitrestaurant.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended / Full bar / Open daily from 5-10 p.m. Full service bar with happy hour Sunday through Thursday, 5-7 p.m. Ocean City's most complete dining experience. Breathtaking bay views with inventive American Cuisine. ■ HOOTERS, 123rd Street, Ocean City 410-2507081; Fifth Street, on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-2690; and Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-1841 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Hooters makes you happy at all three of our locations on 123rd Street Bayside, 5th Street on the Boardwalk, and our year round store in West Ocean City on the corner of route 50 and Keyser Point Road. Open daily at 11am. Enjoy our brand new menu with enjoyable juicy burgers, garden fresh salads, 12 delicious wing sauces, and signature seafood entrees. Have some drinks from our large bar menu including tropical frozen drinks and signature Hooters cocktails. Enjoy our large state of the art flat screen TV selection while receiving great service by our delightful Hooters Girls. We have a great apparel line for the 2014 season. Please make sure to pick up your Hooters souvenirs and T-Shirts before you leave town. Large parties are welcome and please call for private party information. Carry out available. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @hootersocmd. www.hootersofoc.com ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to serve delicious, beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gour-
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met pizzas including local favorites - Johnny’s Special, Neptune’s Seafood Feast Pizza, and MD Blue Crab. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Coldest draft beer in town served in a chilled mug. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 4 a.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ KY WEST RESTAURANT & BAR, 54th Street, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family dining in a casual setting. A unique twist on Eastern seaboard cuisine with a variety of steaks, chicken and fresh fish on the menu. Ky West is an elegant bungalow to get away to for a great meal or drinks in Ocean City. Serving local brews on tap, small batch wines and delicious signature cocktails, with live entertainment throughout the season and Happy Hour from 2-7 p.m. Open 7 Days, Sunday throught Thursday, 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday, noon. ■ MARINA DECK, 306 Dorchester St., Ocean City 410-289-4411 / www.marinadeckrestaurant.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted for large parties / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City, Maryland's #1 Seafood restaurant! Check out our delicious AYCE Menu: Steamed Shrimp, BBQ Ribs, Blue Crabs & Crab Legs. Relax and enjoy your dinner while the kids play in our brand new multi-level kids area! Join us for on our open air, roof top Wild Pony Bar for our signature cocktails and breathtaking Assateague Island view! ■ MERMAID COVE PUB, 33195 Lighthouse Road, Williamsville, West Fenwick, Del. 302-436-0122 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Full bar / Get ship-wrecked at the Mermaid Cove with pub, drink and food specials daily. Lump crab cakes, rock and mahi tacos, fried oyster sandwiches and platters are among the items to choose from. Breakfast served weekends. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Take-out available. ■ OCEAN CITY BREWING COMPANY, 56th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6682 / www.ocbrewingcompany.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No Reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Family Restaurant. Craft Beer. Serving lunch and dinner daily 7 days a week, 11am-2am. Menu selections "Almost Famous" Made to Order Eggrolls, Gourmet Flatbreads, Signature Salads and Sandwiches, Soft Tacos, Fresh Burgers, and more. Happy Hour Sunday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close. ■ OCM CRABS, 62nd Street, Ocean City 410-5246272 Carry-out and outside dining; 71st Street, Ocean City 410-520-0457 Carry-out, inside and outside dining / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required/ Beer & Wine (71st St location) / Family Restaurant serving lunch and dinner daily, 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Menu offers crabs by the dozen, ½ bushel, bushel or all-you-can-eat. The freshest seafood from the steamer, soups, sandwiches and platters. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 and Seafood House, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1689 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Traditional Dining Buffet - Carry Out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5pm - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet - Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring over 75 items including Snow Crab Legs, Carving Station, Made to Order Pasta, Handmade Crab Cakes & so much more. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, yearround. Every Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / 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 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., featuring a wide variety of entrees, seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners.
■ SHENANIGAN’S IRISH PUB, Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, in the Shoreham Hotel, Ocean City 410-289-7181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Oceanfront dining. Enjoy one of our classic burgers, fish and chips or steaks while watching the boardwalk sights. Irish music or dueling pianos top off the evening. ■ SIMMER TIME, Rt. 54, Fenwick Island, next to Mio Fratello 302-436-2266 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Fondue and more in an intimate atmosphere; small and large parties. ■ SMITTY McGEE’S, 37234 Lighthouse Road, West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-4716 / www.smittymcgees.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / No children’s menu / Full bar / Casual. Big menu, including hot wings and drinks. ■ THE BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 1-800552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family dining in a casual setting. Traditional breakfast buffet includes waffles, eggs, pancakes, French toast, creamed chipped beef, bacon, ham, sausage, potatoes, cereals, danishes, fruit and more. Adults $9.95. Children 5-10 $6.25. Children 4 & younger eat free. Open daily 7am-11:30am. A la carte and children’s menu also available. ■ THE BRICK HOUSE PUB, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-524-5252 / www.ocmdhotels.com/brickhousepub / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Relax and enjoy the laid back atmosphere of this casual brew pub. Enjoy a lite bite, or watch the game on one of our huge flat-screen TV's. Dine on the freshest raw bar specialties, or try one of the local favorites, including fresh rockfish, shrimp, crab cakes, spicy hummus, juicy burgers and steaks, piping hot made-to-order pizzas, flavorful sandwiches and gourmet salads. Extensive micro-brew list and beers on tap. Happy hour specials daily. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual Waterfront - The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club in an all new gorgeous Bayfront Setting, specializing in Coastal Cuisine. Serving Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch/ Inside Outside Dining areas. Open-Air Bar and Live Entertainment. Check website for special events. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. ■ THE KITCHEN RESTAURANT, Corner of Philadelphia & Wicomico streets, Ocean City 410-289-2226 / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Free Parking for customers. Open for breakfast and lunch 7 days per week. Home Style cooking Family atmosphere Reasonable price Breakfast features huge omelet’s, home-made cream chip beef delicious French toast and Momma’s Home-Made Greek Pasteries. Fresh produce from our own gardens. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City, 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian Style Restaurant, with great menu including Pasta, Wood Fired Pizzas, appetizers, plus Full Italian Deli with heros and catering for take outs. ■ UBER BAGELS & DELI, 126th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6128 / www.uberbagels.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Indoor and outdoor seating or carry out. Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., everyday. Ocean City’s best bagel and deli featuring made-from-scratch, New York-style bagels. Full breakfast menu of bagels and spreads as well as egg sandwiches and lunch menu offers a huge selection of cold sandwiches featuring Boar’s head meats and cheeses. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Children’s Menu / Open year round - With floor to ceiling windows overlooking the ocean, it’s an elegant and friendly place serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also featuring the Zippy Lewis Lounge with HH from 4-7 p.m., Milton’s Outdoor Oceanfront Café and Barefoot Beach Bar in-season. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / 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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Employees thanked by biz owners for work this summer By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Sept. 5, 2014) For the 10th year, employees of the Maintenance Division of the Ocean City Department of Public Works were thanked for their summer work by many downtown business owners. Members of the Boardwalk Committee of the Ocean City Development Corporation and several Boardwalk merchants recognized the employees who kept the resort’s
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Workers who keep beach and Bdwk. clean recognized Continued from Page 61 Barrett said she had seen online photos of other beaches, some of which had trash and some had fees to use. “Ours is pristine and you keep it that way,” Barrett said. Mayor Rick Meehan also thanked the employees. “Today is Labor Day and we’re here to thank you for your service to the community,” Meehan said. “People wouldn’t be coming to Ocean City if it wasn’t for the job you do.” Tom Dy, manager of the Maintenance Division, said he found it difficult to express his thanks for the work the employees do for Ocean City. “I can’t thank them enough,” said Dy, who extended special thanks to the international students who worked for the Maintenance Division this summer. Sixty-nine seasonal employees worked with the 34 full-time employees. Part of the division’s work entailed emptying the 600 trash cans on the beach and 280 trash cans on the Boardwalk and keeping the beach, Boardwalk and downtown area clean. The employees were presented gift bags provided by Boardwalk merchants, hoteliers and restaurateurs, many of whom are OCDC members. The gift bags included gift certificates
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Vicki Barrett, right, chairwoman of the Boardwalk Committee of the Ocean City Development Corporation, thanks the men and women who keep Ocean City’s beach and Boardwalk clean for residents and visitors during the 10th annual recognition celebration on the Boardwalk at North Division Street on Labor Day.
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By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (Sept. 5, 2014) Although Labor Day marks the traditional end of the summer season and begins what the Ocean City Beach Patrol refers to as “fall guarding,” I assure you that there will still be many beautiful sunny beach days ahead, well into the fall. I personally plan on taking advantage of this season. Even though it’s fall we still have safety messages. What we want you to be aware of is that fall guarding is different from guarding during the summer months and it comes with many unique challenges. During this period, we are in a reduced coverage mode with fewer lifeguard towers and surf rescue technicians patrolling the beach. This reduction in personnel is an annual occurrence with an earlier start of college classes and the return of our education professionals to school systems throughout the U.S. Additionally, tropical storm activity in the Atlantic is at its peak during this time and contributes to rougher surf, which I am sure you have been noticing. This heavy surf contributes to the frequency and severity of rip currents, which account for 95 percent of surf rescues and a drowning that occurred 40 minutes after the guards went off duty last week. With fewer guards on the beach and stands that are farther apart, a guard may have to run two blocks (200 meters) to rescue a victim where as in the summer they need only run 50 meters. In order to increase safety and coverage of the beach, the beach patrol will rely more heavily on its motorized sup-
port vehicles to patrol between stands. This enables them to provide back up if the need should arise. Although we have less available personnel, the beach patrol remains committed to provide surf rescue technicians along the entire beach for all visitors and residents. So rather than have unguarded areas, the number of available lifeguard towers are equally distributed along the beachfront. As this redistribution occurs, the location and distance between stands changes. We will continue to provide coverage from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. along all 10 miles of Ocean City beach until Sunday, Sept. 21. This coverage will be done with fewer personnel and lifeguard stands, however, we will supplement this coverage by increasing the number of mobile rescue units patrolling the beach. These mobile units are first aid and AED equipped with one SRT (rider) acting as the primary rescue swimmer while the other SRT (driver) maintains radio communication and backup during an emergency. Both are qualified as surf rescue technicians, medical first responders and are quad (ATV) certified. Another difference you may notice during the fall season is where surfing is allowed. OCBP Capt. Butch Arbin will modify the ordinance that restricts surfing and allow surfing along the entire beach, except where guards are posted. The beach patrol keeps the swimmers in front or near their stand and surfers are encouraged to congregate away from the swimmers. This is a time of the year the surfers enjoy. They can surf while the patrol is on duty and not be confined to designated surfing beaches like they are during the summer. Surfers must still utilize an ankle leash and remain 50 yards from the nearest swimmer. Having surfers in the vicinity often proves valuable in saving lives. It is helpful to have the
extra flotation devices in the water at this time of year when the coverage is spread over larger spans of beach. It is not unusual for surfers to aid a distressed swimmer and keep them afloat until a surf rescue technician can reach them and take them safely back to shore. Although surfing restrictions have been modified, the beach patrol still reserves the right to prohibit surfing in certain areas or under certain conditions. For the first time this fall, beginning the Monday following Labor Day, Sept. 8, we will allow stand up paddle boards (SUPs), Monday through Friday during the day, on a trial basis. Stand up paddle boarders must follow all applicable Maryland boating laws and enter and exit the water away from the areas where we are encouraging people to swim. The use of skim boards and other watercraft (kite surfers, windsurfers, prone paddle boards, kayaks, etc) is still prohibited. Even though fall guarding is different than guarding during July, the first priority of the beach patrol continues to be public safety. To aide your SRT, the beach patrol suggests taking extra precautions and make sure to walk the short distance to the nearest lifeguard stand and check in with the Surf Rescue Technician and always swim in the vicinity of the SRT on duty. We strongly encourage all beach patrons to restrict any water related activities to times when beach patrol personnel are on duty, never swim alone, always stay with the limits of their ability and never rely on a flotation device. For additional information, please call Ocean City Beach Patrol headquarters at 410-289-7556 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Guard stand placement may relocate daily as conditions change. The exact location of guard stands is available everyday by calling OCBP headquarters.
The Ocean Pines Players Youth Theater invites all interested young people to audition for the Disney musical, “Aladdin.” Tryouts are Friday, Sept. 5, from 5-7 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room. If interested in one of the lead roles, come prepared with song and music accompaniment. For information, call Em Hench, 410-208-9544.
Bull roast The Knights of Columbus, Ocean City Council 9053 is sponsoring a Bull and Oyster Roast on Sunday, Sept. 21, with all proceeds going to the Special Olympics of Maryland. The fare will include steamship round of beef, oysters on the half shell, fried oysters, fried chicken, oyster stew, corn on the cob, potato salad, cole slaw, pasta salad, rolls and dessert. Tickets cost $30 in advance and are on sale at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, or $35 at the door. Tickets can be ordered by calling 410-5249974.
Scholarship The Elks National Foundation awards $2.44 million in college scholarships each year to high school seniors who participate in the Most Valuable Student Scholarship competition. Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 also awards scholarships to selected applicants in the MVSS program. All high school seniors who are U.S. citizens are eligible. The student need not be related to an Elk. Judging is based on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Students may advance through four levels of competition: local, district, state and national. The senior counselors at Stephen Decatur and Worcester Prep have information cards and brochures to assist students with the application process. Information can also be obtained at the Ocean City Elks Lodge. The official website is www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.efm to register and download Continued on Page 64
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Annual Blues on the Bay event at Macky’s, Sept. 24 Stansells were primary contributors to the purchase of the land where the new hospice residence will be built in Berlin. “The Stansells’ investment of time, as well as their financial generosity, contin(Sept. 5, 2014) Beach lovers may be ues to show their commitment to singing the blues as summer ends, but Coastal Hospice and the future vision of that doesn’t mean the good times are the Coastal Hospice at the Ocean resiover. Blues on the Bay is an annual Sep- dence project,” Coastal Hospice Presitember party on the bay that raises the dent Alane Capen said. roof on fun and also raises money for a Coastal Hospice at the Ocean will be great cause, Coastal Hospice at the a state-of-the-art hospice residence and Ocean. community outreach center in Berlin Now in its seventh year, Blues on the that will offer beds for terminally ill paBay raised $65,000 tients, palliative care, in 2013 for the capital ‘The Stansells’ investment of counseling, grief supcampaign to build time, as well as their financial port, and community Coastal Hospice at wellness programs. generosity, continues to the Ocean. Tickets to Blues show their commitment…’ Blues on the Bay on the Bay cost $75 will be held at Coastal Hospice President per person. For more Macky’s Bayside Bar information and Alane Capen & Grill on 54th reservations, visit Street, bayside, in Ocean City on CoastalHospice.org or call 410-742Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 6-9 p.m. 8732. Singer and saxophonist Everett Spells Founded in 1980, Coastal Hospice is will provide the musical entertainment, a nonprofit health care organization that and tickets include an open bar, heavy cares for individuals facing life-limiting hors d’oeuvres and a front-row view of conditions but who want to remain as the sunset over the bay. active and engaged as possible. Coastal Macky’s owners are, Walter “Macky” Hospice cares for patients in their home, Stansell, is a member of the Coastal nursing home, assisted living facility or Hospice Board of Directors, and his at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. The orwife, Pam, a generous advocate of ganization serves Wicomico, Worcester, Coastal Hospice for many years. The Dorchester and Somerset counties.
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Continued from Page 63 an application. A hardcopy of the application must be submitted by noon on Dec. 5. Applications should be given to the counselors at the participating high schools. Applications can also be dropped off at the Ocean City Elks Lodge. For more information, contact Patrick Flynn, scholarship chairman at 410-463-1131 or email pflynn@mchsi.com, or David Poore, 717-606-5534, scholarship co-chairman.
Raffle The Worcester County Humane Society is currently selling raffle tickets for three cash prizes–$3,000, $1,500 and $500. Drawing for the raffle will be held Dec. 6, at Station 7 Restaurant in West Ocean City. Winner need not be present. Tickets cost $5 each or get five for $20 with all proceeds benefiting the animals at the no-kill shelter. Those interested in purchasing raffle tickets can stop in at the shelter located at 12330 Eagles Nest Road, off Route 611, from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Wednesdays and Sundays. Raffle tickets will also be sold at the Worcester County Humane Society bake sale and donation drop off stand located at the front entrance of the Berlin Walmart on Sept. 6, 13 and 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information, call Linda Lugo, Worcester County Humane Society at 410-213-0146.
Fundraiser Star Charities is selling tickets for its “VIP Social” fundraiser to be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, starting at 5 p.m. in the Ocean Pines Community Center. Tickets cost $10 each for a pork BBQ dinner by Monty Jones of The Lazy River Saloon at Frontier Town. In addition, there will be entertainment including a band, plus door prizes. Bring beer, wine or drinks. Purchase tickets in advance as space is limited. Call Anna Foultz at 410-6417667 or Barbara Mazzei at 410-2080430.
Crab feast The Caine Woods Community Association officers and directors choose a local charity that will receive the proceeds from its September crab feast and from raffles held at other association events. The N.O.E.L. (Nothing Other than Eating and Loving) Community was chosen this year. It was organized in 1998 as a dinner hosted at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Ocean City, providing food and companionship on Christmas. The tradition has continued by serving free home-cooked meals and distributing gifts. ThroughContinued on Page 65
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Continued from Page 64 out the year, the organization also prepares lunches and carryout, packs toiletry kits for those in need, organizes food and clothing drives. The N.O.E.L. Community is committed to providing an enjoyable and positive outreach environment for those it serves and those who serve. The crab fest will take place Saturday, Sept. 20 from 2-5 p.m. at Higgins Crab House on 128th Street. It will feature all-you-can-eat crabs, fried chicken, corn on the cob, french fries, crab soup, cole slaw, draft beer and soft drinks with a cash bar for other beverages. Cost is $35. Email cainewoods@verizon.net or call 410726-2126 for information or to purchase tickets.
Bingo Tickets are on sale now for the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Cash & Prize Bingo event on Friday, Sept.12 in the Ocean Pines Community Center. Bingo players will win cash and prize packages from local area businesses. Each game is worth at least $50 and special games are played for $100 cash. There will also be a Chinese auction, extra games and a 50/50 raffle. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets cost $20 in advance, or $25 at the door, and can be purchased online at www.ocean-
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Fall festival Get ready to fall into fun when the annual Family Fall Festival returns to Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Berlin, Friday, Oct. 3, from 3:30-6:30pm. Hosted by the Home School Association, this admissionfree, family-friendly event on Racetrack Road features something for everyone. Organizers are seeking childrenfriendly vendors. Spaces of 10 feet by 10 feet will be rented out during the festival for a $50 tax deductible donation. If a vendor donates two or more new packaged items to the Kids’ Chinese Auction, the rental fee is only $25. To learn more about the festival or how to be a vendor, contact the school at 410-208-1600 or visit www.mostblessedsacramentschool.com.
The Berlin home of Maury and Susan Ayres Wimbrow will be featured during the Art League of Ocean City’s 10th annual Sand Castle Home Tour.
Maury and Susan Ayres Wimbrow’s cottage featured
(Sept. 5, 2014) Berlin natives and homeowners, Maury and Susan Ayres Wimbrow will open their “Virginia Cottage,” nestled in a moss-covered pine forest fronting Assateague Road, for this year’s 10th annual Sand Castle Home Tour, the year’s major fundraiser for the Art League of Ocean City. A replica of the 18th-century Brush-Everard House in Colonial Williamsburg the Wimbrow’s home has been lovingly restored with eightinch pine floors, antique hand-cut nails, English hardware and box doorknobs custom made by Ball and See ELEVEN Page 66
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Eleven residences open to visit during 10th Home Tour Continued from Page 65 Ball of Exon, Pa. A â&#x20AC;&#x153;ball and chainâ&#x20AC;? front gate and boxwood-lined walkway opens to a moss-covered resting area to greet visitors at the front of the home and an authentically reproduced period â&#x20AC;&#x153;smokehouseâ&#x20AC;? will be open for viewing in back. A Williamsburg paint palette enriches interior rooms, which feature a treasured handmade grandfather clock, oil paintings, Colonial reproduction furnishings and antique flatware, stemware and other family heirlooms. The hunt-themed living room is filled with prints and original paintings, Ayres family antique swords and a large collection of books and photos. The second floor master bedroom is decorated in blue and white featuring Chinese porcelain, a Chippendale desk from the 1800s, and the beds of Penelope and Oliver, the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rescued greyhounds. The kitchen is fashioned after an English butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry and off that room a large screened porch offers comfortable lounging with the table set to enjoy brunch and invite gazing over the backyard privet maze. The Wimbrow home was originally on the 2009 home tour. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was very humbling to be asked again and to hear that our quaint lit-
tle cottage was very popular [in 2009],â&#x20AC;? Ayres Wimbrow said. She added excitedly that she will be onsite to greet visitors and that â&#x20AC;&#x153;someone will be painting in the front moss gardens, also reproductions of Williamsburg colonial gardensâ&#x20AC;? to add an additional element of charm to a tour under the Art Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s banner. The Sand Castle Home Tour runs for two days, Thursday, Sept. 18 and Friday, Sept. 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Featuring homes of all sizes and styles in Ocean City, West Ocean City and Berlin, the tour is themed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Looking Back â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Moving Forwardâ&#x20AC;? in honor of the 10-year anniversary of this popular event, which will feature five homes that were highlights of previous tours and six new homes never seen before, for a total of 11 homes. Tickets cost $30 each and include a tour book with detailed information on all the homes, driving directions and special offers by tour sponsors and advertisers. The book serves as the entrance ticket to the 11 homes on the tour. The tour is limited to the first 1,000 people so reserve in advance by ordering online at www.artleagueofoceancity.org or by calling 410-5249433.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Easy Livinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? by artist Rosemary Burns is one of many of her paintings on exhibit in September at the Ocean City Center for the Arts at 94th Street.
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Thaler Gallery features Jinchul Kim Continued from Page 66 portraiture. A resident of Maryland since 1996, Kim was born in South Korea and came to the U.S. in 1989. He earned a BFA and MFA from King Se-Jong University in Seoul, Korea, concentrating on painting. In 1993 he received another MFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City, focusing on multimedia and sound installation. His work has been exhibited in Korea, Japan, France, Spain and the U.S. and he has had 20 solo exhibitions in New York, Florida, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Seoul and more than 170 invitational shows and group exhibitions. Kim currently teaches painting and drawing at Salisbury University. An all-media, 2-D and 3-D “Artists Choice” competitive show fills the second floor Galleria in September and will be judged by Grover Cantwell Jr. of Salisbury. Cantwell, a watercolor and oil painter, is a native of the Eastern Shore and president of the Wicomico County Art League and co-chairman of the Salisbury Wicomico County Arts Council. He is also a past board member of the Ward Foundation, Arts Council and Art Institute & Gallery in Salisbury. September’s Artist-in-Residence in Studio E is Rosemary Burns. Burns is a watercolor, acrylics and
pastel artist whose background also includes acting, singing and dance. She has appeared in professional and community theaters in Florida and Maryland, as a principal ballerina in Washington, D.C., and has been involved in professional musical theater, opera and community musical groups. She has exhibited extensively in Maryland and Florida, is a member of several art leagues and has received a number
She says her art is about “embracing grief, loss, poverty, depression and fear into the whole of life, merging it with the boldness of being healthy and leaving a positive mark, relying heavily on color and texture across all media.” Phyllis Jaffe of awards in Daytona Beach, Flagler County, St. Augustine, Ocean City, Rehoboth Beach and Millsboro, Del. The Members Spotlight gallery will feature Phyllis Jaffe, who earned a BFA from Ball State University, a doctorate in art and education from Indiana University and
an honorary doctorate in Fine Arts from Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, MI. After retiring as president of Kendall College, Jaffe continued on an eclectic creative path, establishing women’s crafts programs in developing countries, earning two theological degrees, and being ordained and serving as a hospital chaplain. She then brought her attention back to her artistic side and began taking workshops and studying with various artists and authors as she developed her signature style. She says her art is about “embracing grief, loss, poverty, depression and fear into the whole of life, merging it with the boldness of being healthy and leaving a positive mark, relying heavily on color and texture across all media.” For more information about the offerings at the OC Center for the Arts, contact the Art League at 410524-9433 or visit www.ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org. Funding for public programs and exhibits by the Art League of Ocean City at the Ocean City Center for the Arts is provided, in part, by the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.
Freeman Stage presents Hero’s Welcome parade
(Sept. 5, 2014) The Freeman Stage will host a Hero’s Welcome parade on Friday, Sept. 5, as part of the 2014 Operation SEAs the Day Warrior Beach Week. Operation SEAs the Day is a beach week event for veterans who are recovering from injuries sustained while serving our country, and their families. The 2014 beach week will be held Sept. 27 in Bethany Beach, Del. For more information, visit www.operationseastheday.org. “We are so proud to partner with Operation SEAs the Day for this event as a way to honor our wounded warriors,” says Patti Grimes, executive director of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation. “We hope that this small gesture by the community will show our appreciation for their service and sacrifice to our country.” The Hero’s Welcome will take place on Americana Parkway, leading up to the sales and information center in the Bayside community, located in Selbyville, just four miles west of Fenwick Island, Del. at the intersection of Route 54 and Route 20. Participants should arrive no later than 5:15 p.m., and are encouraged to wear red, white and blue and cheer for the veterans as they enter the community. The veterans and their families will later attend a “Bruce in the USA” concert at The Freeman Stage at 7 p.m. That concert is also open to the public, and tickets See WEAR Page 68
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Wear red, white, blue for parade Continued from Page 67 can be purchased for $25 a person, either online at www.freemanstage.org or in person at the box office. Children 18 and under may attend for the show for free. The Freeman Stage is a program of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, who partners to present memorable performances and provide inspired arts education for all. Future events include an Arts & Jazz Festival on Sept. 13, Parallel Exit on Nov. 14, and Washington National Opera’s DomingoCafritz Young Artist Program on Dec. 5. This program is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information about The Freeman Stage, call 302-4363015 or visit www.freemanstage.org.
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Komen hosts symposium, Sept. 18 (Sept. 5, 2014) Susan G. Komen Maryland will host the 4th annual Breast Health and Wellness: “The Power of Prevention Symposium” on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 5-8 p.m., in Ocean City. This free event is open to the public and will take place at the Carousel Hotel, 118th Street oceanfront. The topics of prevention, wellness and survivorship will be the focus for this year’s event. Speakers will include Dr. Susan Forlifer and David Mercier. Dr. Forlifer, a breast specialist surgeon practicing on the Eastern Shore, will speak on “The Rising Tide of Prevention and Survivorship,” including the latest medical information regarding risk factors for breast cancer and developing a personal screening strategy. Dr. Forlifer was the first breast specialist surgeon on the Eastern Shore as well as founder and medical director of the Shore Regional Breast Center at the University of Mary-
land Shore Regional Health. Mercier is the author of “A Beautiful Medicine – A Radical Look at the Essence of Health and Healing.” His presentation is titled, “Flourish: Wellness and Prevention with the Principles of Holistic Medicine.” In addition to more than 30 years of clinical experience as a master’s level acupuncturist and life coach, he established the Center for Integrative Medicine for the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, and has been a senior executive at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. The symposium will also help educate participants about how to best support survivors, co-survivors and caregivers affected by breast cancer. In addition to the two guest speakers, exhibitors representing local hospitals and community organizations will be available to provide information about screening, treatment and support resources.
The program also includes a panel of breast cancer survivors, sharing their inspiring stories about what has helped them journey from their diagnosis through survivorship. The event includes dinner, dessert and giveaways. “Breast cancer is a disease that has touched everyone,” Robin Prothro, CEO of Komen Maryland said. “Our goal for the symposium is to connect those touched by breast cancer with survivors, physicians and local community resources so that they can help raise awareness within their own communities and ultimately increase early detection and save lives.” Participants can register at www.komenmd.org and click on the Educational Symposium link under the Education Tab or call 410 938-8990 for more information. Advanced registration is required to attend the event. The deadline for registration is Friday, Sept. 12.
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SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Three lucky Wor-Wic Community College students each received a $1,000 scholarship in the Ocean City Lioness Club Clearing House Surprise Scholarship giveaway. Pictured, from left, are Lionesses Kathy Hayman and Ashley Furbay, recipients Jessica Schmuker and Jaime Avery, and Lioness Valerie Vigorito. Missing from photo is recipient Alexis Reynolds.
FEAST Monty Jones of The Lazy River Saloon at Frontier Town prepares the food for the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pinesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Ocean City's annual Duck Race on Aug. 22.
JANSEN HONORED Mary Lee Jansen was named July's "Kiwanian of the Month" for the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pinesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Ocean City. She received her award from President Dick Clagett. Jansen proposed the club's first Bingo Night, which she chaired, raising POTTERY LESSON enough funds to cover several scholarships for graduating Children of the Berlin Youth Club get creative when treated to a lesson in pottery at the Art League of Ocean City's Center for the Arts, on students to be awarded by the club next June. She is also 94th Street. very active in many other club events.
SDHS RECOGNIZED For the second consecutive year, Stephen Decatur High School was recognized by the Maryland Department of Education for its excellence in promoting a safe and supportive environment. The school also received accolades for its Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports program after it topped the state in producing anti-bullying public service announcements. SDHS has a long history of incorporating character education, beginning with the school motto, "The Decatur Way," which promotes pride, achievement, respect and responsibility. The school will also host the third annual Character Kickoff on Sept. 12, where Atlantic Physical Therapy physical therapist and Decatur alumnus, Bobby Hammond, will serve as the guest speaker. Members of the Stephen Decatur High School School Improvement Team pose with their Maryland State Department of Education award. In back row, from left, teacher Tom Hinkle, School Counselor Valerie Brady, Tripp Ortega, Jake Gaddis, Christina Romano and teacher Christie Moore, and in front row, teachers Sharon Smith and Michelle Ridout, Dayona Godwin, Jordan Klebe, Fiona O'Brien, Wade Wilkins and teachers Dana Woods and Austin Martin.
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Calendar FRI. Sept. 5 CAMP MEETING — Potters House Charge,
New Bethel United Methodist Church, 10203 Germantown Road, Berlin, 6:30 p.m. Praise and Worship. Present Apostle Hughes from Grand Perry, Texas. Special guest each night. Food, games and fellowship. Prayer bands welcome, vendors needed. Info: Church, 410641-2058; Beverly Drummond, 410-6415890; or Juanita Briddell, 410-632-1087.
BINGO — Knights of Columbus, 9901
Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994.
FREE PERFORMANCE OF ‘MACBETH’ — Sturgis Park, Snow Hill, 7:30 p.m. Brown Box Theatre Project’s fourth annual Free Shakespeare at the Beach to present free outdoor performances of “MacBeth.” Info: www.brownboxtheatre.org/macbeth.html. 9TH ANNUAL BAVARIAN HOPS MATCH — Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club, 100 Clubhouse Drive, shotgun start at 4 p.m. Everyone owes $5 for the skins, non-members greens fee $21. Non-golfers are welcome to attend the 7th Tee Box Party to bust the golfers trying to get closest to the pin. Take drinks, a chair and snacks to share. A gathering will be held after the match in the Country Club. Register: Ernie Stiles, 443-496-4555 or 410-208-2915. Proceeds benefit the Worcester County Humane Society and Diakonia. AUDITIONS FOR THE MUSICAL ‘ALADDIN’ —
Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, 5-7 p.m. The Ocean Pines Players Youth Theater invites all interested young people to audition. If interested in one of the lead roles, come prepared with song and music accompaniment. Info: Em Hench, 410-208-9544.
SAT. Sept. 6
CAMP MEETING — Potters House Charge,
New Bethel United Methodist Church, 10203 Germantown Road, Berlin, 6:30 p.m. Praise and Worship. Present Apostle Hughes from Grand Perry, Texas. Special guest each night. Food, games and fellowship. Prayer bands welcome, vendors needed. Info: Church, 410641-2058; Beverly Drummond, 410-6415890; or Juanita Briddell, 410-632-1087.
OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET — Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, soups and baked goods. Table rental: 410-629-0926. FREE PERFORMANCE OF ‘MACBETH’ — Main
Street, Downtown Berlin, 7:30 p.m. Brown Box Theatre Project’s fourth annual Free Shakespeare at the Beach to present free outdoor performances of “MacBeth.” Info: www.brownboxtheatre.org/macbeth.html.
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, Ocean Pines, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. Info: 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006.
SUN. Sept. 7
FREE PERFORMANCE OF ‘MACBETH’ — Sun-
set Park, Ocean City, 7:30 p.m. Brown Box Theatre Project’s fourth annual Free Shakespeare at the Beach to present free outdoor performances of “MacBeth.” Info: www.brownboxtheatre.org/macbeth.html.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS #169 — Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Group is a 12-step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly. Info: www.OARegion7.org or Bett, 410-202-9078. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, noon to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Info: Rob, 443-783-3529.
SUNDAY NIGHT SERENITY AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Woodlands in Ocean
Pines, Independent Living Apartment Building, 1135 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 7:30 p.m.
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: 410-641-6876.
HISTORIC MUSEUM OPEN — Historic St. Martin’s Church Museum, 11413 Worcester Highway, Showell, 1-4 p.m., Mondays through October. Info: 410-251-2849. HYPERTENSION CLINICS — Sponsored by At-
lantic General Hospital and takes place the first Monday of every month at Apple Discount Drugs, 314 Franklin Ave., in Berlin, 10 a.m. to noon and at Walgreens, 11310 Manklin Creek Rd., in Ocean Pines, 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268.
CPAP MASK FITTING — Atlantic General
Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin. Free, monthly mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING —
Berlin group No. 169, Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083.
TUES. Sept. 9 HARD CRAB AND CRAB FLUFF DINNER —
Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $20. Choice of Fried Hard Crab, two Crab Cake Fluffs or two Crab Cakes with corn on the cob, macaroni salad, chips, rolls and dessert. Cash bar. Reservations: 410-524-7994 by Sept. 5.
WED. Sept. 10 FREE PERFORMANCE OF ‘MACBETH’ —
Teackle Mansion, Mansion Street, Princess Anne, 7:30 p.m. Brown Box Theatre Project’s fourth annual Free Shakespeare at the Beach to present free outdoor performances of “MacBeth.” Info: www.brownboxtheatre.org/macbeth.html.
BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean City
Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, rear of the Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo. Info: 410-250-2645.
DELMARVA HAND DANCING CLUB — Meets every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:306:30 p.m., followed by dancing 6:30-9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Discounted food and drink prices. Info: 302-200-DANCE (3262). KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY — Meets every Wednes-
O.C. BOARDWALK LABYRINTH OPEN — St.
BAYSIDE BEGINNINGS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Ocean Pines Commu-
STARS, SOUL, ROCK & ROLL GALA — A
AARP MEETING — Ocean Pines Community
‘VANISHING OCEAN CITY’ BOOK SIGNING -
Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Social time at 9:30 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m. Speakers are Gail Mansell, Manager Pallative Medicine from Atlantic General and Dr. Renee Fredericksen, from Mac and a Director of AARP. Info: Larry Walton, 443-831-1791 or lrwalto@yahoo.com.
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30-4 p.m. Info: Ron and Mary Leidner, 410-208-0525.
‘ASK A MASTER GARDENER’ — The University
Department, 7-9 p.m. This class is designed for the “everyday Joe.” No testing is required. Cost is $60 with all materials and certification provided. Register: 410-641-7052.
fundraiser for the Delmarva Discovery Center at the waterfront home of Mark and Leslie Reeves, 6-10 p.m. Tickets include one premium drink ticket, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, live music and dancing. Info: Joanne Moore, 410-957-9933, Ext. 104 or admin@delmarvadiscoverycenter.org.
PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP —
Horse Park, Ocean Pines, 7:30 p.m. Brown Box Theatre Project’s fourth annual Free Shakespeare at the Beach to present free outdoor performances of “MacBeth.” Info: www.brownboxtheatre.org/macbeth.html.
DOGGIE SWIM — This unique doggie swim will wrap up the summer pool season for Ocean Pines’ Mumford’s Landing Pool. Cost is $6. Benefiting the Worcester County Humane Society. Participants 18 and older welcome. Info: 410-641-7052.
HEARTSAVER, CPR, AED TRAINING CERTIFICATION — Offered by the Ocean Pines Recreation
YOGA — James G. Barrett Medical Office Building, rotunda, 10231 Old Ocean City Boulevard, Berlin, 5:30-6:45 p.m. All levels welcome. Cost is $72 for eight sessions or $10 drop-in fee for first time. Info: Georgette Rhoads, 410-641-9734 or grhoads@atlanticgeneral.org.
day at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:45 a.m. Except the third Wednesday of the month when it takes place at Halls Restaurant, 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 7:45 a.m., June through September. Info: d.landis@mchsi.com or 410-641-7330.
FREE PERFORMANCE OF ‘MACBETH’ — White
of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service offers free clinics at the Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, on Tuesdays from 1-4 p.m., May through September. Master Gardeners will be available to answer gardening questions. Samples may be brought for testing in a plastic bag marked with name and phone number. All services are free of charge.
MON. Sept. 8
will be on hand. The book retails for $49.95. Free parking in Municipal Lot with purchase of the book. Info: 410-289-4991 or www.ocmuseum.org.
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, located at the south end of the Boardwalk, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 4-6 p.m. “Vanishing Ocean City” documents the history of Ocean City from its beginning in the 1870s to the present day and contains more than 500 photo images. Author Hunter “Bunk” Mann
Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, inside Dewees Hall, 302 N. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, 7-9 p.m., Wednesdays through Sept. 24. Replica of the 12th century original is available for walking with candlelight and sacred music; wheelchair accessible. Info: 410-289-3453 or 443-880-7608.
nity Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:30 p.m.
OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING — Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, 6 p.m. Info: 410-641-1700 or kbates@taylorbank.com.
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THURS. Sept. 11 OC BIKEFEST — Ocean City convention center,
4001 Coastal Highway and the Ocean City Inlet parking lot. Featuring national entertainment and bands, stunt shows, bike builders, vendors, food and beverages. Cost is $35 for an adult event pass, $25 for an adult day pass and $15 for a child event pass. Event passes include headlining bands, stunt teams, and exhibitors at the inlet all weekend, along with local bar discounts and free use of the Ocean City bus system. Day pass lets you choose which day you would like to attend the headlining bands, stunt teams, and exhibitors at the inlet. Info: www.ocbikefest.com or chase@ocbikefest.com.
9/11 PARADE OF BROTHERS — Along the Boardwalk from 27th Street to N. Division Street, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Motorcycle ride and memorial service to commemorate Sept. 11, 2001. Info: 800-626-2326. OCEAN PINES GARDEN CLUB MEETING —
Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, 10 a.m. Guest speaker on Mythical Herbs. Info: Gail Jankowski, 410-208-3470. Interested visitors welcome to all meetings.
OC AARP 1917 GENERAL MEETING — MAC Senior Center, 41st Street, 9:30 a.m. Speaker will be Rebecca Powell, director of outreach and social media, NASA Wallops Flight Facility. Travel opportunities to New Orleans and Memphis will be highlighted. All persons age 50 and older are welcome.
Info: aarp1917.org or 410-352-5748.
BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach
Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577.
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.
CHAIR AEROBICS — St. Peter’s Lutheran
Church Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 1-2 p.m. Free will offering appreciated. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Senior Adult Ministry. Info: 410524-7474.
CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic General
Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 7-8 p.m. Support and information for those affected by Celiac Disease. Info: Betty Bellarin, 410-603-0210.
ONGOING EVENTS PHOTOGRAPHIC SCAVENGER HUNT AND PARTY — Ocean View Grill, 16th Street and
the Boardwalk, Sept. 25, rain or shine. Pick up list and rules between 4:30-5 p.m.; scavenger hunt, 5-7 p.m.; and party, 7-9 p.m. Appetizers, cash bar with happy hour prices. Tickets cost $30 per person, teams of 1-4. Hunt from 16th Street to inlet on Boardwalk, Baltimore Avenue and side
streets. Reservations: Joan Roache, 443944-6495 or beachyogi@me.com. Benefits the Democratic Central Committee of Worcester County’s Election Project.
ART EXHIBIT — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, through Sept. 30. Featuring more than 20 works of the students of Kate Cashman. Students range in age from 5 through 104. Library hours: 410-208-4014. MONTHLY NASA BUS TRIPS — Trips are
planned for September, October, November and December. Cost is $25 for transportation and tour of the NASA Wallops Flight Facility; does not include the cost of lunch. Bus departs the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway at 9 a.m. and returns at approximately 4 p.m. Reservations: 410-641-7052 or stop in the Ocean Pines Recreation Department.
METROPOLITAN COOKING & ENTERTAINING SHOW BUS TRIP — Featuring a cooking
demonstration by Bobby Flay, exhibitors, cooking demos, tastings, workshops, book signings and appearances by Food Network celebrities and other chefs. Bus departs the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway on Nov. 9 at 6:30 a.m. and returns around 8:30 p.m. Cost is $100 and includes admission, cooking demo and transportation. Register: 410-641-7052 or stop in the Ocean Pines Recreation Department.
NEW YORK CITY ADVENTURE & 9/11 MUSEUM BUS TRIP — Featuring an on-your-
own tour of the 9/11 Museum including the memorial. After the museum, the day is
yours to explore the city. Bus departs the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway on Nov. 22 at 5:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 11:30 p.m. Cost including the museum ticket is $100. Trip on-your-own not including museum ticket is $80. Register: 410-641-7052 or stop in the Ocean Pines Recreation Department.
A COUNTRY GOSPEL CHRISTMAS BUS TRIP — The Pennsylvania Opry hosts a Country Gospel Christmas with performances of a collection of Gospel and Christmas favorites. After the show, the group will go to The Keystone Family Restaurant for a buffet-style dinner. Bus departs the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway on Dec. 4 at 8 a.m. and returns around 9 p.m. Cost is $90 and includes transportation, show and dinner. Register: 410-6417052 or stop in the Ocean Pines Recreation Department.
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Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.
HELP WANTED
YR Part Time Positions Experienced Servers & AM Busser Please apply in person at Dunes Manor Hotel, 2800 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, MD 21842. 410-289-1100
Hiring Year Round Experienced Line Cook, Pizza Helper & Server for Italian/American Restaurant. Apply in person Alex’s Italian Restaurant, Rt. 50, West Ocean City.
HELP WANTED
Part Time Laborer Neededmust be dependable, with valid drivers license. Available to work all hours. Please call 302-524-8102. Drivers: CDL-A. Average $52,000 per yr. plus. Excellent Home Time + Weekends. Monthly Bonuses up to $650. 5,000w APU’s for YOUR Comfort + E-Logs. Excellent Benefits. 100% no touch. 877-704-3773
Come Join Our Winning Team!
Graphic Designer
The Carousel Group is looking for a Graphic Designer to perform the challenging and creative marketing of our popular hotels and condominiums. Candidates should have prior experience and knowledge of web design and management, social media marketing, and creative print and copy advertisement skills. Competitive salary with full medical & benefit package. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the front desk. We require satisfactory preemployment drug testing and background check.
Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE
---Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Employment Opportunities:
Year Round, Full/Part Time: Room Attendant, Housekeeping Housestaff, Banquet Server, Overnight Clearer (11pm-7am), Bartender, Lobby Attendant (4pm-11pm), Front Desk, Laundry Wash Room Attendant, Server, Banquet Housestaff, Catering Secretary, Reservations, Purchasing Assistant
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V
Touch of Italy is seeking experienced year round people for our locations in Delaware and Maryland:
Experienced Servers Banquet Server Line Cook Pizza Cook Prep Person Runner Bus Person Expeditor EXPERIENCED ONLY
Please send your resume or an email in confidence to Jobs@TouchOfItaly.com or call us at 410-213-5230, LEAVE A MESSAGE. (an equal opportunity employer)
HELP WANTED
T-Shirt shop on Bethany Beach boardwalk. Looking for winter help including weekends. Ron: 954-288-7385, 302-537-2210
Local Home Builder needs a Full Time Home Coordinator to work with new customers. Experience in new home building preferred. Real Estate experience would be helpful. Full time position. Fax your resume Attn Office Manager 410-213-0429
HELP WANTED
Atlantic United Methodist Church - hiring P/T Audio/ Visual Tech Sundays 8am11am. Experienced preferred. Limited training available. 410-726-1385 Home Cleaning-Help needed. Se habla Español. Call 203733-1376.
NOW HIRING!!
HOTELS AT FAGER’S ISLAND The Lighthouse The Edge
Overnight Production Crew ($8.00-$9.00)
• Laundry Attendant • Housekeeping Room Attendants • Evening Turndown Attendants (Hskp) Please apply in person Monday thru Thursday between the hours of 10 am and 3 pm at The Lighthouse Club Hotel, 56th Street Bayside, Ocean City, MD. Positive Attitude, Good Grooming, and Good Work Ethic required. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!
Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842 Now accepting applicaitons for the following positions: Seasonal, F/T Housekeepers & Front Desk Associates with possible YR Looking for qualified candidates that have previous hotel experience. Stop by the front desk to complete an application. No phone calls. All candidates must go through a satisfactory background check.
Apply online at: delmarvadd.com
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WASTEWATER OPERATOR The Town of Selbyville has opportunities for ambitious people to fill part-time and/or full-time positions as mechanics and laborers. Applicants should have a strong mechanical or plumbing background. Having a minimum DE Class I Wastewater License is a plus at hire; it is required to be obtained within 1 year of hire date. Compensation for work will be commensurate with your experience and skills. Work on alternate weekends and/or holidays is required. The town has liberal health benefits, retirement program, education program, paid vacation and holidays for full-time employees. Drug testing and Driving Record Check prior to hiring is required. Send resume and completed application to:
Robert Dickerson, Town of Selbyville PO Box 106, Selbyville, DE 19975 Applications can be picked up at
Town Hall, 68 W. Church St., Selbyville, DE 19975 or on the internet at: townofselbyville.com Call for more information: 302.436.8314
PUT COLOR IN YOUR CLASSIFIEDS! CALL 410-723-6397
HELP WANTED
Y/R Full Service Grounds Keeper with Landscaping Experience. Please obtain an application from O.C.R.E.M. @ 5901 Coastal Hwy., Suite C, Ocean City, MD. Century Taxi - Now hiring day & night Taxi Drivers and 15 passenger Shuttle bus Drivers. Call 302-245-5041. No answer, please leave message. Enovative Technologies Looking for talented sales folks to travel around the country to company sponsored trade shows selling medical products. Make $2,000-$7,000 a month based on sales with base pay. These are Year Round positions. Please call Vinny 443-371-9123.
The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD
HELP WANTED Year Round - Certified HVAC Tech - Bartender - Hostess - Food Runner - Cooks - Banquet Houseman - On Call Banquet Servers - Housekeepers - AM/PM Dishwashers - FT/YR General Maintenance PM (4pm-12am) - Asst. Director of Housekeeping FT/YR Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com
Avon has “Infinite Opportunities”
Work F/T or P/T, set your own hours, and make up to 50% commission. To become a Representative or to order product call Christine @ 443-880-8397 or online at www.christines beautyshop.com
Now you can order your classifieds online
HELP WANTED
Full Time Rental Agent wanted for an established Real Estate office. Must be willing to obtain MD Real Estate license; experience in booking & managing vacation rentals preferred. Requires excellent customer service habits; good computer skills; and an ability to multi task. Need own transportation and must work weekends. Send a confidential resume along with salary requirements to: Rental Agent, P.O. Box 3500, Ocean City, MD 21843.
Retail Associates!
Several Associates needed to work on an as needed basis to support our busy Coastal Hospice Thrift Shop in Berlin. Apply by visiting our website: www.coastalhospice.org Joint Commission Accredited EOE
JOB FAIR
Sat., Sept 6th, 12noon-6pm @ the Convention Center Now Hiring For All Positions Year Round, Full Time & Part Time For more info, call 410-289-LQOC
LOCAL MODELS WANTED
for South Moon Under No experience necessary. Female applicants must be at least 5’7” size 0-2. Male applicants must be at least 6’0” size 32-34 waist. Please contact models@southmoonunder.com and include name, at least one full length photo, height and sizes.
Now Accepting Applications for
Cooks, Servers & Counter Help
Top pay, meal play & paid weekly. Come in for Interview on Wednesday @ 11:00 am 5601 Coastal Hwy. (Bayside)
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RENTALS
Rent to Own - 3BR/1.5BA, 2-story Home w/basement in Salisbury. Completely remodeled. New HVAC, freshly painted (inside & outside), hardwood flooring, W/D, deck, FP, cedar closet, garage. A must see! 240620-3040
YR, Ocean Pines, direct waterfront, luxury, spacious, sun filled, 2nd floor, 2BR/2BA Condo w/fireplace, overlooking Yacht Club Harbor. Elevator building. $1425/mo. + utils. 443-983-1430
YR, 4BR/3BA, Executive Home for Rent in Bishopville. 3300 sq. ft., tile floors, FP, hot tub & game room w/pool table. $1600/mo. Ref. & Sec. required. No smoking/pets. 302-236-6215
RENTALS
OC Winter Rental - 1 Bedroom Efficiency Apt. Fully furnished. $695/mo. Utilities included. 443-506-2738
Winter Rental - 4BR/2.5BA, Fully furnished Townhouse overlooking Bay, lower OC. W/D, under cover parking, pets allowed. $850/mo. + util. Beautiful sunsets. Must see! 301-263-5405
YR, NOC, 2BR Apt., 2BR Townhouse & 4BR Townhouse - No pets. Near shopping. Off-street parking. Call 443-235-2556.
YR, 1BR Rustic Cabin, near Ocean Downs Casino $475/mo. No smoking/pets. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555. 2BR/2BA in Bishopville - No smoking/pets. $700/mo. Call Howard Martin Realty 410352-5555.
Winter Seasonal - 1BR/1BA, Mid-town, OC Condo. Nice, great location with ocean/bay views. Close to bus line. W/D, DW. Call 267-254-0111.
Winter Rental Mid-Sept. to May-76th St., Oceanfront. 2BR/2BA. W/D, fireplace, beautiful top corner unit. 410804-3444
Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-524-7700 www.holidayoc.com
Winter Rental
Available Sept. 15th. 312 Sunset Dr. 2BR/1.5BA, newly remodeled, big kitchen/living area. $300/week includes utilities or $850/mo. you pay utilities. Security deposit $1500. No smoking/pets. Call 410-428-7333. www.SunsetTerrace Rentals.com
Y/R Rentals - Berlin Rentals starting at $1150. Bunting Realty, Inc. 410-641-3313
2BR/1BA - newly renovated apt., large yard, storage shed. $950/mo. + security Call 443-397-8919.
ROOMMATES ROOMMATES
North OC near 118th St. Seeking Mature Female. Master BR w/private bath & deck overlooking canal. Utilities incl. $700/mo. + deposit. 410-603-5110 Beautiful Rooms on Lagoon NOC. Walk to beach/mall. Kit. privileges, cable/utilities. Winter rate $95-$120/week, Summer $110-$160/week. Call after 7 p.m. 410-524-5428
RENTALS
Single Family Homes Starting at $850 Apartments 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.
CALL US TODAY! 410-208-9200
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ROOMMATES
Professional M/F to Rent Room-Shared bathroom, nice home in S. Ocean Pines, full house privileges, $450/mo. + $100 utils. and $450 sec. dep. 443-415-6226
REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE
Beautiful Corner Lot on 139th & Derrickson Ave., OC, MD. Behind Fenwick Inn. Utils. already in ground. Reduced to $250,000. 410-2501889 Reduced! $16,000 CASH 2BR/2BA Mobile - 10 min. to the beach. Next to County Boat ramp. Ground rent$400/mo. includes water, sewer, trash & taxes. Call Howard Martin Realty 410352-5555.
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 409 ROBIN DR. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Thomas A. Boone, dated April 20, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5253, folio 451 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 SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 AT 3:05 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #10-048168 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 $25,000 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 48512. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-9/4/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 4005 JONES RD. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Robert Troxell and Amy Troxell, dated October 25, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4565, folio 169 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 SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 AT 3:46 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 $36,000 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 #2011-10368) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-9/4/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 8901 SOUTH BAY BREEZE DR. I/R/T/A 8901 S. LONGBOAT DR. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated April 4, 2003 and recorded in Liber
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PUBLIC NOTICES 3669, Folio 129 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $116,000.00 and an original interest rate of 5.87500% 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 House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on SEPTEMBER 23, 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 $6,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for 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-9/4/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 145 SANDYHOOK RD. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated October 27, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5374, Folio 85 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $183,498.00 and an original interest rate of 5.50000% 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 SEPTEMBER 23, 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 $18,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and
thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for 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-9/4/3t _________________________________ 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 11232 TAMMY LA. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from William J. Cordial and Carolyn J. Cordial, dated August 24, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4996, folio 536 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
SEPTEMBER 12, 2014 AT 2:00 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 #05-008832 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 $47,000 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 ex-
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PUBLIC NOTICES penses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 33556. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-8/28/3t _________________________________ RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ASSIGNEES WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, L.L.P. 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842
ASSIGNEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 8441 Newark Road, Newark, MD 21841 Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Purchase Money Mortgage from John S. Wilson, Jr. and Carolyn A. Wilson, dated September 28, 2009, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber S.V.H. No. 5356, folio 227, et seq., the Assignees having been appointed by instrument duly recorded among the aforesaid Land Records, for purposes of foreclosure, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the party secured thereby, the undersigned Assignees will sell the following described property at public auction, to be held at: THE FRONT DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY 1 WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 AT 10:00 A.M. ALL that certain lot or parcel of land lying and being situate in the Fourth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, in the village of Newark, on the northerly side of Bowen Road, which is described with reference to a plat entitled “Minor Subdivision for David M. Age”, made by Frank G. Lynch, Jr. and Associates, dated July 29, 1982, which said plat is recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber No. 832, folio 140, as follows: BEGINNING on the northerly side of Bowen Road at the southwesterly corner of lands designated on said plat as lands of “Thomas Mason”, and from thence South 80 degrees 51 minutes West, running by and with the northerly side of said Bowen Road, 80.00 feet; thence North 5 degrees 27 minutes West, running by and with lands designated on said plat as “Remaining lands of Age Associates, Inc.”, (and passing through or over a concrete monument set 10.40 feet from the beginning of this course), 139.00 feet to a concrete monument set; thence
North 83 degrees 43 minutes East, still running by and with the lands designated on said plat as “Remaining lands of Age Associates, Inc.”, 79.84 feet to a concrete monument set on the westerly line of the aforementioned lands of “Thomas Mason” (the last-mentioned concrete monument being South 5 degrees 27 minutes East, 264.32 feet from a concrete monument found); and thence South 5 degrees 27 minutes East, running by and with said lands of “Thomas Mason” (and passing through or over an iron pipe found 124.60 feet from the beginning of this course), 135.00 feet to the place of beginning, containing 10,937 square feet of land, or .0251 of an acre of land, more or less. The Property is located at 8441 Newark Road, Newark, Maryland 21841, contains approximately 10,933 square feet, and is improved by a 2-story dwelling of approximately 1,527 square feet. Reference is made to the site for a more complete description. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000.00) will be required of the purchaser in the form of cash, certified or cashier’s check at the time and place of sale, or other form of security, at the sole discretion of the Assignees. The balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the rate of 7.9% per annum from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Assignees shall be payable in cash within ten (10) 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. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, liens, restrictions, easements, encumbrances, and agreements of record affecting same, if any. Taxes, water charges, sanitary commission charges, assessments and liens or encumbrances for sewer, water, drainage, or other public improvements completed or commenced on or prior to the date of sale or subsequent thereto, if any, are to be adjusted and apportioned as of the date of sale and are to be assumed and paid thereafter by purchaser, whether assessments have been levied or not as of the date of settlement. If applicable, the property is sold subject to the imposition of the Agricultural Transfer Tax set forth in the Maryland Code and which shall be Purchaser’s sole responsibility. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, document preparation and title insurance shall be borne by the purchaser. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price following ratification of the sale, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. If the Assignees are unable to convey good and marketable title to the property, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Assignees. The improvements are
being sold in an “AS IS” condition, with no warranties expressed or implied. Purchaser shall be responsible for any and all housing or zoning code violations. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The Purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss immediately after the sale. The Assignees reserve the right to reject any and all bids in their sole discretion. For information, please contact the undersigned at (410) 289-3553. Raymond C. Shockley Christopher T. Woodley Assignees 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 OCD-9/4/3t _________________________________ Law Offices of Shannon J. Posner, P.A. 909 Ridgebrook Road, Suite 208 Sparks, Maryland 21152
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF CONDOMINIUM UNIT GENERALLY KNOWN AS 202 SOUTH HERON DRIVE, UNIT 301, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Purchase Money Deed of Trust and Security Agreement, dated August 6, 2004, from Washington Communities I, LLC, formerly known as W&D, LLC (the “Grantor”), to Richard L. Bernardi and Michael Paulson, Trustees, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber 4236, folio 692, as amended, modified and/or restated by an Amendment to Deed of Trust and Security Agreement, dated December 13, 2004, from Grantor to Richard L. Bernardi and Michael Paulson, Trustees, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber 4405, folio 332, and assigned pursuant to an Assignment of Deed of Trust, dated September 26, 2013, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, at Liber 6269, folio 436 (collectively, the “Deed of Trust”), the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust (the “Noteholder”), having subsequently appointed Shannon J. Posner, Judd Crane, J. Patrick Gill and Christopher T. Magette as Substitute Trustees (collectively, the “Trustees”) in the place and stead of Richard L. Bernardi and Michael Paulson, by instrument duly executed, acknowledged and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, default having occurred under the terms of said Deed of Trust and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Trustees will offer for sale at the Court House Door of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. ALL OF THAT property being situ-
ate in Worcester County, Maryland, and the improvements thereon (the “Property”), and being more particularly described as follows: ALL that property situate, lying and being in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, described as Condominium Unit No. 301, Building “E”, Phase V of the “Bay Watch II Condominium”, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Master Deed or Declaration (including By-Laws) dated November 15, 1993, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber No. 1997, folio 75, et seq., as amended; and pursuant to the several plats described in said Master Deed or Declaration and recorded as aforesaid in Plat Book No. 148, folio 54, et seq. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), payable by certified check, or other form acceptable to the Trustees, in their sole and absolute discretion, will be required of the purchaser(s) at the time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price shall be due in cash or by certified check with interest on the unpaid balance of the purchase price at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from the date of sale to and including the date of settlement. If ratification or settlement is delayed for any reason, there shall be no abatement of interest. The Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids, and to extend the time for settlement, if applicable. In the event that the Noteholder, or an affiliate thereof, is the successful bidder at the sale, such party will not be required to make a deposit or to pay interest on the unpaid purchase money. Taxes, water rent, ground rent, if any, and all other municipal charges and liens owed against the Property shall be the responsibility of the purchaser(s) and shall be paid by the purchaser(s) at settlement. In addition, all other charges, expenses and liens owed against the Property including, but not limited to, all condominium fees and expenses and public charges and assessments owed against the Property and payable on an annual basis, such as sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if any, shall also be the responsibility of the purchaser(s) and shall be paid by the purchaser(s) at settlement. The cost of all documentary stamps, state and local transfer taxes, recordation taxes and fees, title examination costs incurred by the purchaser(s)’ settlement agent, the purchaser(s)’ own attorneys’ fees, conveyance fees, document preparation, and all other incidental settlement costs, shall also be the responsibility of the purchaser(s) and shall be paid for by the purchaser(s) at settlement. The Property will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and without any warranties or representations, either express or implied, as to the nature, condition or description of the improvements. In addition, the Property will also be sold subject to all existing housing, building and zoning code violations, subject to all crit-
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PUBLIC NOTICES ical area and wetland violations, subject to all environmental problems and violations which may exist on or with respect to the Property, and subject to all matters and restrictions of record affecting the same, if any. The purchaser(s) at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the above-referenced Property immediately after the sale takes place. It shall be the purchaser(s)’ responsibility to obtain possession of the Property following ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland and conveyance of the Property by the Trustees to the purchaser. The Property will be sold subject to all senior liens and encumbrances that are not extinguished as a matter of law by the foreclosure sale and the Property will be sold subject to all easements, conditions, restrictions, rights of redemption, covenants, ground rents, ground leases, such state of facts that an accurate survey or physical inspection of the Property might disclose, and agreements of record affecting the same, if any. The purchaser(s) shall settle and comply with the sale terms within twenty (20) days following the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, unless said period is extended by the Trustees for good cause shown. Time is of the essence. In the event the purchaser(s) fails to go to settlement as required, in addition to any other legal or equitable remedies available to them, the Trustees may, without further order of the court, declare the aforementioned deposit forfeited and resell the Property at the purchaser’s sole risk and expense. In such event, the defaulting purchaser(s) shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, reasonable attorneys’ fees, all other charges due, and incidental damages. In the event a resale of the Property results in a sale in excess of the amount originally bid by the defaulting purchaser, the defaulting purchaser waives any and all claims, rights and interest to any such excess amount and shall not be entitled to any distribution whatsoever from the resale proceeds. The parties’ respective rights and obligations regarding the terms of sale and the conduct of the sale shall be governed by and interpreted according to the laws of the State of Maryland. If the Trustees are unable to convey the Property as described above, the purchaser(s)’ sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to the refund of the aforementioned deposit, without interest thereon. Upon refund of the deposit to the purchaser(s), the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser(s) shall have no further claim against the Trustees or the Noteholder. The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for informational purposes only. The Auctioneer, the Noteholder and the Trustees do not make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of this information. Shannon J. Posner
Judd Crane J. Patrick Gill Christopher T. Magette, Substitute Trustees For further information, contact: Shannon J. Posner, Esquire Law Offices of Shannon J. Posner, P.A. 909 Ridgebrook Road, Suite 208 Sparks, Maryland 21152 Alex Cooper Auctioneers, Inc. 908 York Road Towson, Maryland 21204 (410) 828-4838 OCD-8/21/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 5005 NASSAWANGO ROAD SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Carol L. Hoffman and Barry Hoffman, dated September 11, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5156, Folio 302 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $174,503.82, and an original interest rate of 2.130%, 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 September 16, 2014 AT 4:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $17,000.00 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, un-
less the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available legal remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Randall J. Rolls, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-8/28/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10015 SILVER POINT LANE OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Eric F. Doerzbach and , dated June 13, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4952, Folio 746 among the Land Records of
Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $91,645.00, and an original interest rate of 6.250%, 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 September 16, 2014 AT 4:03 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $10,000.00 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
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PUBLIC NOTICES any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Randall J. Rolls, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-8/28/3t _________________________________ Buonassissi, Henning & Lash, P.C. 1861 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 300 Reston, Virginia 20190 (703) 796-1341
TRUSTEE’S SALE 5 41st Street, Unit 1 Ocean City, MD 21842 a/k/a 5 41st Street Dominica Beach, Unit 1 Ocean City, MD 21842 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated May 13, 2005 and recorded February 22, 2006 in Liber SVH 4646, folio 475, among the Worcester County land records, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, any of whom may act, will offer for sale at public auction on September 8, 2014, at 2:32 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: 10-425026 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-refundable bidder’s deposit of $17,500.00 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 2.625% 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. (51302) Richard A. Lash, Barry K. Bedford, David A. Rosen, Leonard W. Harrington, Jr., and Robert E. Kelly, Substitute Trustees Auctioneers: Alex Cooper Auctioneers 908 York Road Towson, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-8/21/3t _________________________________ 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 9307 CHESAPEAKE DR., UNIT #A8 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Lawrence J. Conner, Sr., dated November 18, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4308, folio 83 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 SEPTEMBER 12, 2014 AT 2:01 PM ALL THAT fee-simple LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. A-8, Phase One, in the “Nassau Village Townhouse Condominium”, Tax ID #10210410 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as
is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $23,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester 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 35814. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com
OCD-8/28/3t _________________________________ 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 580 OCEAN PKWY. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from George J. Simon, Jr. and Lori A. Simon, dated April 25, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4422, folio 663 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 SEPTEMBER 12, 2014 AT 2:02 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 #03-093603 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 $38,000 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,
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 28538. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-8/28/3t _________________________________ Buonassissi, Henning & Lash, P.C. 1861 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 300 Reston, Virginia 20190 (703) 796-1341
TRUSTEE’S SALE 2821 Plover Drive #25 Ocean City, MD 21842 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated June 29, 2007 and recorded July 24, 2007 in Liber SVH 4967, folio 459, among the Worcester County land records, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, any of whom may act, will offer for sale at public auction on September 8, 2014, at 2:30 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: 10-205247 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-refundable bidder’s deposit of $20,000.00 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 inter-
est thereon at 6.375% 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. (50333) Richard A. Lash, Barry K. Bedford, David A. Rosen, Leonard W. Harrington, Jr., and Robert E. Kelly, Substitute Trustees Auctioneers: Alex Cooper Auctioneers 908 York Road Towson, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-8/21/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 9 46TH ST., UNIT #25 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated August 13, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4506, Folio 258 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $166,400.00 and an original interest rate of 4.625% 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 SEPTEMBER 16, 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. 25, in the “Old Wharf 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 $19,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for 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-8/28/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 8 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 October 26, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5047, Folio 689 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $196,000.00 and an original interest rate of 7.000% 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 SEPTEMBER 16, 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 $30,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation includ-
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PUBLIC NOTICES ing 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-8/28/3t _________________________________ 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 5001 ATLANTIC AVE., UNIT #403 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Lonnie Wiskman, dated September 3, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4611, folio 457 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 SEPTEMBER 5, 2014 AT 2:51 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 403 in the “Mooring Condominium”, Tax ID #10-071429 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 $44,000 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 32808. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com
OCD-8/21/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. ERIC S. STRAUSS HEATHER M. MCCURDY 9707 Village Lane, Unit #4 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C14000489
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 14th day of August, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 9707 Village Lane, Unit #4, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 15th day of September, 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 8th day of September, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $132,692.97. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-8/21/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. VAN BUREN CUNINGHAM, III CHRISTINE ELLEN BROOKS CUNNINGHAM 74 Bramblewood Drive Ocean Pines, MD 21811-1624 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13000893
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 15th day of August, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 74 Bramblewood Drive, Ocean Pines, MD 21811-1624, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or be-
fore the 15th day of September, 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 8th day of September, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $154,700.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-8/21/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. ARROW B. ROBERTS AKA ARROW B. ROBERTS, JR. ROSE M. ROBERTS 701 2nd Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C14000443
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 15th day of August, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 701 2nd Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 15th day of September, 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 8th day of September, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $28,100.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-8/21/3t _________________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 15689 Notice is given that the Surrogate Court of Bergen County, NJ appointed Darlene M. Conover, 95 East Clinton Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 as the Executor of the Estate of Janet K. Gusette who died on June 09, 2014 domiciled in New Jersey, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Maryann Frontera whose address is 628 Ocean
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PUBLIC NOTICES Parkway, Berlin, MD 21811. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Darlene M. Conover Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: August 21, 2014 OCD-8/21/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 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. 14-35, on the application of Jamie Covington, on the lands of Acute Real Estate Holdings, LLC, requesting a special exception to construct a freestanding, non-monument sign in the C-2 General Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1210(d)(3) and ZS 1-324(c)(4)B.4, located at 12547 Ocean Gateway, approximately 650 feet east of Keyser Point Road, Tax Map 27, Parcel 6, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 14-36, on the application of the Ocean City Municipal Airport, on the lands of the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City Maryland, requesting a special exception to increase the height of a fence in the front yard setback from 4 feet to 9 feet (an increase of 5 feet) in the A-2 Agricultural District and CA Commercial Airport District floating
zone, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-202, ZS 1303(e)(3), and ZS 1-305(k)(3)C, located on Eagle’s Nest Road, approximately 4,350 feet southeast of MD Route 611 (Stephen Decatur Highway), Tax Map 33, Parcel 313, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:40 p.m. Case No. 14-37, on the lands of Gracie Waterhouse, requesting a special exception to expand a nonconforming single-family dwelling by no more than 50 percent of the original gross floor area in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1122(d)(1)A, ZS 1-201(b)(4) and ZS 1305, located at 7707 Downs Road, approximately 2,460 feet north of US Route 113 (Worcester Highway), Tax Map 40, Parcel 230, Lot 4, in the Fourth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Case No. 14-38, on the lands of West Family Farm, LLC, requesting a special exception to establish a commercial riding and boarding stable in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-201(c)(17), and ZS 1-305, located at 6602 Timmons Road, at the terminus of Timmons Road, Tax Map 56, Parcel 24, in the Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:50 p.m. Case No. 14-34, on the lands of Louis Lazzaro, requesting a variance to reduce the Ordinance prescribed side yard setback from 8 feet to 4 feet (an encroachment of 4 feet) associated with a proposed landing and steps in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1206(b)(2), ZS 1-206(d)(1), and ZS 1305, located at 41 High Sheriff Trail, at the southeasterly intersection of High Sheriff Trail and Holly Court, Tax Map 21, Parcel 224, Section 10, Lot 904, of the Ocean Pines Subdivision, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:55 p.m. Case No. 14-39, on the application of Lori Nottingham, on the lands of Sean & Alison McCarty, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 30 feet to 20.8 feet (an encroachment of 9.2 feet) associated with a proposed deck addition to an existing singlefamily dwelling in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-206(b)(2), and ZS 1-305, located at 10256 Broken Sound Boulevard, approximately 245 feet east of Godspeed Drive, Tax Map 22, Parcel 408, Section 2, Lot 107, of the Oyster Harbor Subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 7:00 p.m. Case No. 14-40, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, Esquire, on the lands of Sun Castaways RV, LLC, requesting a special exception to expand an existing rental campground in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(3), ZS 1-202(c)(19), ZS 1-305, and ZS 1-318, located at 12612 Eagle’s Nest Road, approximately
3,300 feet east of Bald Eagle Road, Tax Map 33, Parcel 33, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-8/28/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD Thursday, September 11th, 2014 At 2:00 PM A request has been submitted to install one PWC lift on an existing poles for a maximum channelward extension of 20’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 631 Bayshore Drive Unit A Parcel # 5277-2809-0–0112063507 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm, LLC Owner: Wesley Dietz PW14-075 A request has been submitted to add 5’ x 26’ parallel platform to previously approved application for replacement of bulkhead and pier and to move approved 5’ x 25’ perpendicular pier 5’ channelward for a maximum distance of 32’ (also mooring piles moved accordingly). The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 140 Seabreeze DR, Parcel # 8020A1375B-1-0-0117-193532 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Ocean Services of DE, Inc. Owner: Parker & Flora J May PW14-076 A request has been submitted to repair with vinyl replacement 184 lf of deteriorated timber bulkhead, construct 6 x 25 perpendicular pier & install 3 boatlifts. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 323 N Heron Gull CT Parcel # 6062A-72-2-0 -0116354463 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. Owner: Revocable Trust Agreement/ Anthony J. Mariani PW14-077 A request has been submitted to install two (2) boatlifts (one on each side of existing pier) and install two (2) PWC lifts against the bulkhead. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 10618 Shifting Sands DR, Parcel # 1674A-92-0 -0116-108616 in the Town of Ocean City, MD
Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. Owner: 10618 Shifting Sands LLC (Kristen Davidson) PW14-078 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift with associated pilings within an existing deeded boat slip a maximum of 25’ channelward of existing bulkhead. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 501 Penguin Dr., Unit 1, Parcel # 4424 -1A-1-0 -0112-230519 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. Owner: John Anthony Hoover PW14-079 A request has been submitted to remove existing failing pier and reconstruct new 6’ x 50’ perpendicular pier and install 8 mooring piles. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 500 32nd ST, Assoc. Pier #2, Slips 3&4,Parcel # 4370-2-112 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. Owner: Bahama Princess CM c/o Karl Ganovsky PW14-080 A request has been submitted to remove and re-drive 3 poles & install a 15.5” x 18’ aluminum catwalk and install a boatlift into existing slip 18’ channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 601 Osprey RD, Unit 6, Parcel # 5258 -6-0 -0112247586 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction, Inc. Owner: Cameron J. Gemmill PW14-081 A request has been submitted to install a combo boatlift/jetski lift w/poles 25’ channelward includes 15.5” x 15’ aluminum catwalk. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 721 Rusty Anchor RD, BS- 14, Parcel # 9160 -14-B-0-0115-097347 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction, Inc. Owner: Jeremy Gavin PW14-082 A request has been submitted to install a jet-ski lift w/poles into existing slip 10’ channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 20 Baywatch CM Parcel # 6068A-20-0 -0116-401127 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction, Inc. Owner: William J. & Selina A. Reuter PW14-083 Board of Port Wardens Blake McGrath, Chairman Valerie Gaskill, Attorney OCD-8/28/2t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH ST. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 15697 Notice is given that the Register of Wills court of Blair County, PA appointed Sherron S. Wechs, 1272 Greenbriar Lane, Martinsburg, PA
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PUBLIC NOTICES 16662 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Helen E. Petee who died on October 17, 2013 domiciled in Pennsylvania, America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is James E. Clubb Jr. whose address is 108 8th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Sherron S. Wechs Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: August 28, 2014 OCD-8/28/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 THE WAVES COUNCIL OF OWNERS, INC. c/o Paradise Properties, Inc. 12505 Coastal Hwy, Suite 11 Ocean City, MD 21842 Plaintiff v. WILLIAM A. ABERNATHY THELMA D. SHARPE et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-14-0632
NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 21st day of August, 2014, 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 contrary thereof be shown on or before the 22nd day of September, 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 15th day of September, 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: Timeshare Price Wk 13, #302 $50.00 Wk 6, #301 $50.00 Wk 11 , #304 $50.00 Wk 13, #303 $50.00 Wk 11 , #301 $50.00 Wk 3, #304 $50.00 Wk 14, #304 $50.00 Wk 7, #303 $50.00 Wk 2, #303 $50.00 Wk 15, #302 $50.00 Wk 8, #301 $50.00 Wk 3, #301 $50.00 Wk 12, #302 $50.00 Wk 1, #303 $50.00 Wk 10, #302 $50.00 Wk 5, #303 $50.00 Wk 7, #304 $50.00 Wk 12, #301 $50.00 Wk 12, #304 $50.00 Wk 8, #302 $50.00 Wk 6, #304 $50.00 Wk 7, #302 $50.00 Wk 1, #304 $50.00 Wk 15, #301 $50.00 Wk 9, #301 $50.00 Stephen V. Hales Clerk True Copy Test: STEPHEN V. HALES Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland OCD-8/28/3t _________________________________ Christopher G. Mancini Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842 Golden Sands Club Condominium Association c/o Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Plaintiff vs. Donald F. Leipertz Martha J. Leipertz 43536 Mink Meadows Street Chantilly, VA 20152 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MARYLAND FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CIVIL CASE NO. 23-C-14-000574
NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, this 22nd day of August, 2014, that the foreclosure sale of Golden Sands Club Condominium, Condominium Unit 1902, 10900 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland, made and reported by Christopher G. Mancini, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 22nd day of September, 2014, provided a copy of this Order is published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once in three successive weeks, before the 15th day of September, 2014. The Report states that the total proceeds from the sale of the propperty to be One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). Stephen V. Hales CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT True Copy
Test: Stephen V. hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-8/28/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 THE WAVES COUNCIL OF OWNERS, INC. c/o Paradise Properties, Inc. 12505 Coastal Hwy, Suite 11 Ocean City, MD 21842 Plaintiff v. VIRGINIA BUCKNER et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-14-0631
NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 21st day of August, 2014, 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 contrary thereof be shown on or before the 22nd day of September, 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 15th day of September, 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: Timeshare Price Wk 13, #207 $50.00 Wk 44, #306 $50.00 Wk 49, #306 $50.00 Wk 47, #306 $50.00 Wk 2, #205 $50.00 Wk 15, #207 $50.00 Wk 43, #306 $50.00 Wk 13, #206 $50.00 Wk 14, #206 $50.00 Wk 46, #306 $50.00 Wk 8, #205 $50.00 Wk 7 , #207 $50.00 Wk 1, #205 $50.00 Wk 14, #207 $50.00 Wk 6, #206 $50.00 Wk 9, #206 $50.00 Wk 10, #205 $50.00 Wk 1, #207 $50.00 Wk 3, #206 $50.00 Wk 3, #205 $50.00 Wk 8, #206 $50.00 Wk 10, #207 $50.00 Wk 12, #205 $50.00 Wk 11, #207 $50.00 Stephen V. Hales Clerk True Copy Test: STEPHEN V. HALES Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland OCD-8/28/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 THE WAVES COUNCIL OF OWNERS, INC. c/o Paradise Properties, Inc. 12505 Coastal Hwy, Suite 11 Ocean City, MD 21842
Plaintiff v. ATLANTIC VACATIONS, LLC et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-14-0630
NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 21st day of August, 2014, 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 contrary thereof be shown on or before the 22nd day of September, 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 15th day of September, 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: Timeshare Price Wk 46, #302 $50.00 Wk 43, #305 $50.00 Wk 48, #301 $50.00 Wk 49, #304 $50.00 Wk 50, #301 $50.00 Wk 52, #206 $50.00 Wk 49, #207 $50.00 Wk 48, #303 $50.00 Wk 45, #206 $50.00 Wk 44, #206 $50.00 Wk 43, #302 $50.00 Wk 49, #206 $50.00 Wk 49, #303 $50.00 Wk 46, #304 $50.00 Wk 52, #304 $50.00 Wk 48, #305 $50.00 Wk 44, #301 $50.00 Wk 44, #302 $50.00 Wk 46, #207 $50.00 Wk 48, #304 $50.00 Wk 51 , #301 $50.00 Wk 44, #305 $50.00 Wk 51, #206 $50.00 Wk 48, #302 $50.00 Wk 47, #304 $50.00 Stephen V. Hales Clerk True Copy Test: STEPHEN V. HALES Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland OCD-8/28/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 THE WAVES COUNCIL OF OWNERS, INC. c/o Paradise Properties, Inc. 12505 Coastal Hwy, Suite 11 Ocean City, MD 21842 Plaintiff v. THEODORE P. BROGDON JANET R. BROGDON et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-14-0633
NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court
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PUBLIC NOTICES for Worcester County, Maryland this 21st day of August, 2014, 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 contrary thereof be shown on or before the 22nd day of September, 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 15th day of September, 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: Price Timeshare Wk 14, #305 $50.00 Wk 1, #307 $50.00 Wk 6, #307 $50.00 Wk 1, #305 $50.00 Wk 11, #305 $50.00 Wk 16, #305 $50.00 Wk 14, #306 $50.00 Wk 16, #301 $50.00 Wk 24, #301 $50.00 Wk 2, #302 $50.00 Wk 11, #306 $50.00 Wk 8, #307 $50.00 Wk 43, #206 $50.00 Wk 13, #306 $50.00 Wk 10, #307 $50.00 Wk 5, #306 $50.00 Wk 47, #204 $50.00 Wk 16, #307 $50.00 Wk 3, #305 $50.00 Wk 12, #307 $50.00 Wk 8, #305 $50.00 Wk 13, #305 $50.00 Wk 7, #305 $50.00 Stephen V. Hales Clerk True Copy Test: STEPHEN V. HALES Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland OCD-8/28/3t _________________________________
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 At 7:00 pm To consider amending Code Section 110-422. MH Mobile Home Residential District, Permitted Uses. (Proposed language addition in italics) (3) The area above the maximum building height under a sloped roof not exceeding a 7/12 roof pitch may be used for habitation subject to dormers not exceeding the ridge line, which shall be determined by the
narrow width of the main building, and in compliance with all applicable life safety regulations. APPLICANT: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (FILE #14-14100004) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing. Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates. For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-8/28/2t _________________________________
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, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. CONTINUANCE FROM 7/24/14 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(5) requesting a special use exception to allow outdoor display of merchandise incidental to the on-premise use. The site of the appeal is described as Parcel 1 of the 67th Street Condominium Plat, within Block 16 of the Isle of Wight Plat, further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway and north side of 67th Street, and locally known as Alexis Jade Boutique, 6701 Coastal Highway, Unit 12, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: ALEXIS JADE BOUTIQUE – (BZA 2417 #1409400018) at 6:10 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code,
an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(5) requesting a special use exception to allow outdoor display of merchandise incidental to the on-premise use. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 242 of the Caine Harbor Mile “B” Plat , further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway and north side of Newport Bay Drive and locally known as Best Aquatic, 11651 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: BEST AQUATIC – (BZA 2418 #14-09400019) at 6:20 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special exception to the design standards for required parking to allow 24 hydraulic lift vertical stacked parking spaces. The site of the appeal is described as Parcel 6703, A & A1, 1.90 acs., Plat Survey Lands G-K Co and Part of Parcel B (6702); and further described as located on the west side of Sea Bay Drive, between 60th and 62nd Streets, and known locally as 300 Sea Bay Lane, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: INNS OF OCEAN CITY LLC – (BZA 2419 #1409400020) 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-8/28/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Request to expand the licensed premises for an existing Class "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By James S. Podowski, 4605 A Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: James S. Podowski, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Satellite Café 4605 A Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: September 17, 2014 @ 2:10 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-9/4/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for an Upgrade in Type from BEER-WINE to BEER-WINELIQUOR. Class "D" BEER-WINELIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Mark Joseph Wittmyer, 10 Fantail Court, Berlin, Maryland 21811; John Charles Wittmyer Jr., 37080 Purnell
Crossing Road, Willards, Maryland 21874. For: Raceway, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Raceway Citgo 11247 Ocean Gateway Berlin, Maryland 21811 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: September 17, 2014 @ 2:20 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-9/4/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for an Upgrade in Class from a Class “A” to a Class “D” and an Application for an Upgrade in Type from BEER-WINE to BEERWINE-LIQUOR. Class "D" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Walid Saleh, 10114 Godspeed Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Natalie Saleh, 10114 Godspeed Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Ghassan I. Neshawat, 12622 Old Bridge Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Taghrid S. Neshawat, 12622 Old Bridge Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: OC Dollar Store LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: OC Dollar Store 203 N. Philadephia Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: September 17, 2014 @ 2:35 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-9/4/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for an Upgrade in Class & Type from a Class “A” to a Class “D” and an Upgrade in Type from BEER-WINE to BEER-WINELIQUOR. Class "D" BEER-WINELIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Tarak Y. Patel, 249 South Washington Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. For: Rudra One, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Town Market Basket 308 East Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: September 17, 2014 @ 2:50 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-9/4/2t _________________________________
Commentary
September 5, 2014
Ocean City Today
Not just another Thursday OUR OPINION
Before our next Ocean City Today edition is published, Sept. 12, we all know that there’s a pretty important date that is difficult to face, but must be acknowledged. Sept. 11, 2014 will mark the anniversary when terrorist skyjacked four domestic airliners commandeering two of them into the World Trade Center twin towers in New York, the Pentagon and with passenger resistance crashing into a Pennsylvania field. Everyone who is old enough to remember that day can pretty much tell you where they were and what they were doing when they first heard of the almost impossible to believe news. We hope that Sept. 11 isn’t just “another day.” It is a learning experience for us all, and goodness knows there’s enough information on the day that changed this country on your favorite search engine. Locally we know that the Freeman Stage will host a Hero’s Welcome Parade today as part of the 2014 Operation SEAs the Day Warrior Beach Week. This is an event for veterans who are recovering form injures sustained while serving our country and their families. Information is at wwwoperationseastheday.org. However you feel you can observe the Sept. 11 anniversary, just remember that many local men and women either gave their lives or risked them to bring some sort of feeling of justice to Americans. With the spread of the horrific group ISIS running almost wild in Syria and Iraq, we can see that Sept. 11 is not so far in the distance. It’s raison d’etre, or reason to be is terrorism. That hasn’t changed. Teachers throughout Worcester County where age appropriate should make this part of their lesson plans leading into Sept. 11. Also, should you have a personal connection to that day, we’d be humbled if you’d share your story with our audience. Contact Editor Phil Jacobs at philjacobs@oceancitytoday.net. Sept. 11. It’s not just another Thursday.
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What has digital age done to us? THE PUBLIC EYE
School Board decision correct EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK
I’m not sure I agree with an editorial I read earlier this week in a Baltimore area newspaper. The newspaper took on the efforts of State Comptroller Peter Franchot to have more counties if not all school jurisdictions stay open until after Labor Day. The line that got to me in the editorial was a rather snarky, “The financial reward of a few more rounds of skee-ball or an extra serving of Thrasher’s French fries pales compared to the economic impact of whether schools are adequately teaching their students. Perhaps for the other jurisdictions of Maryland, starting school after Labor Day isn’t a correct move. But the decision-making should be at the local level by elected Board of Education members. Worcester County Board of Education members supported the decision to open schools after Labor day for this year. Since they have local control on the subject, who knows what they will decide next year. For the previous five school years, Worcester County has started prior to Labor Day. And the later the system goes in June, the greater the economic impact is for the start of summer. So these days impact either at the beginning or the end of the school year. Still, we’re in Ocean City, and when the weather gets colder outside, more restaurants and hotels will close. Indeed, we’re told that about 65 of the resort’s 200-plus restaurants lock up later in the fall for the winter months. For the newspaper to connect the adequate teaching of our students to the economy of an “extra serving of Thrasher’s French fries” is at best myopic. And look, I’m not trying to go “it’s us against the rest of the state on you,” but Worcester County has one of the state’s best school systems. For the smaller amount
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of students here compared to many larger school systems, we had two high school engineering teams send robots to international competitions last year. And they were able to do that even with the French fries and ski-ball. Also, the county has a representative share of AP students, sending high graduates to some of the nation’s best colleges. Ocean City is not Baltimore, and it’s not Rockville. It is for weeks of the year, the state’s tourism centerpiece. The taxes collected go to help Worcester County and for that matter the State of Maryland. If Worcester County needs to keep its young working on Labor Day to help everyone, I can almost promise you that the test scores, the graduation rates and the excellence will be right with the other jurisdictions who start school a week earlier. Yes, we did have snow days last year, but the County managed those days so that the students and faculty were able to begin their vacations with little or no penalty. The editorial went on to say “Let school systems decide this issue for themselves. If some honestly believe that a late start is either helpful or at least unharmful to education, then fine. But don’t interfere with the real economic engine of Maryland – creating better opportunities for the next generation through quality education.” To suggest that is happening in Worcester County School, because it chose to start a day after Labor Day, is simply wrong. Because Ocean City is the resort capital of the state, it has a higher in-season employment rate than off-season. Come the winter, we will see double-digit unemployment here. And that’s an entirely different story. But for now, extending the summer a day See SCHOOL Page 85
Hoping to gain some celebrity, I leaked naked photos of myself to some sites on the Internet recently. They sent them back yesterday. Apparently, I am more than somewhat past my prime, as their return included a message from the Centers for Disease Control that said, “Don’t do that again until we find a cure.” I really didn’t do that, of course, considering that I won’t even wear shorts in public having grown weary of the sympathetic nods, followed by statements such as, “I didn’t know anyone got rickets anymore.” But I do wonder what people are thinking when they take nude photos of themselves in this digital age, especially when they use their camera phones or tablets, which, obviously, are connected to the world. Question: How is the Internet like a chicken hatchery? They’re both full of peepers. All this proves, really, that the digital age is not necessarily better than the mechanical age, or analog, as people like to say. Back then you never heard of anyone picking up the phone and saying, “I’m taking naked photos of myself,” without the operator replying, “How nice for you.” The big question, obviously, is not whether our communications services need to be better at protecting the privacy of their users, but why people don’t realize that they aren’t? If hackers can compromise a hundred thousand “Don’t worry, your charge card number is safe with us” locations, it would stand to reason they could get into my phone and download all my secret information: “Hey, we got into his phone and you won’t believe it. That boy has rickets.” Question: How is the Internet like Army boot camp? They’re both full of privates.
Letters Supports smoking ban
Editor, I support the banning of smoking on the Boardwalk entirely and allowing for designated/restricted areas on the beach that allow smoking. After reading some of the viewpoints expressed by City Council members I agree that an all-together ban on the Boardwalk is necessary. (Thank you Council members [Margaret] Pillas and [Mary] Knight and Mayor [Rick] Meehan). I favor restricting smoking on the beach and not necessarily a total ban. I realize that implementing something like this involves a great deal of thought and planning from the committee that has been formed and assigned this job. Understandingly that this is an indepth item for sure. No doubt that there will be those who support whatever is decided, as well as those who do not support future decisions on this topic. What I believe is that our city officials are doing their very best to try and do what is best for Ocean City. Doug Antos Ocean City
Concerns about education
Editor, According to newly redesigned Advanced Placement U.S. History Curriculum being implemented in Worcester County Schools and around America this fall antiAmerican history will be taught in classrooms nationwide. ● The Founding Fathers have been edited out. ● America's rich past effectively erased. ● And your child's education has taken another sharp turn to the left. It's nothing less than leftist indoctrination brought to you by some of the same people that brought you Common Core. Here is a sampling of what our nation's brightest high school students can expect to be taught in AP history class this year: ● Almost total silence about the Founding Fathers, including no men-
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tion of Jefferson, Franklin, Madison, and Adams, and almost none of the Declaration of Independence. ● A relentlessly negative view of American history, which emphasizes every problem and failing of our ancestors while ignoring or minimizing their achievements. ● Omission of military history, battles, commanders, and heroes and a biased and inaccurate view of many important facets of American history. This Is Happening Now. Unless you speak out, revisionist history will be the new history for your children and grandchildren. Contact your elected school board members and school superintendent to express your concerns about this assault on our country's heritage. Fran Gebhart Berlin
Eyesores on ocean
Editor, Citizens of Maryland, I am writing to you because both you and I love Maryland. As I'm sure you are aware, the state plans to allow the installation of turbines off the coast of Ocean City. I cannot believe we are taking away the beautiful view of the open sea from our treasured Ocean City. You may know that they will be 10 miles out and they are saying they will appear as the size of a thumbnail. This is very deceiving. Extend your arm and compare the size of your thumbnail to passing boats you see in the ocean. This is how large these things will appear on the horizon. They will be huge eyesores on the ocean. We must take action now to preserve the beauty of Maryland's shoreline and yes that means being able to gaze at the sea and not see spinning turbines. And by the way, expect a tax on your electric bill to pay to see these spinning beauties. Please, I beg our lawmakers, don't ruin the beauty that so many come to see just so we can tout this irresponsible green initiative. I love Ocean City and so do you. Please let's put a stop to this. Dan Rowe Ocean City
School system made right decision for opening day Continued from Page 84 or a week will not set back the school board, faculties and students of where Ocean City area residents find employment or attend school. By the way, Worcester County might be the vacation center of Maryland and employ thousands of help.
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But the biggest year-around employer here in Worcester County is the school system with 1,178 employees. Some of the kids who attend those schools sell tickets for ski-ball and fill containers with French fries. They seem to be doing all right.
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Have an opinion? We invite you to share it, but all letters are subject to verification, so please include your name and phone number. All letters are subject to editing for space and to protect the author and this newspaper from legal action. Email letters to editor@oceancitytoday.net. For questions, call 410-723-6397. Natural gas status
Editor, Whatever happened to the schedule to convert Ocean Pines to natural gas in the fall of 2013? Something is very fishy about this community's conversion; after all, we were the people that started the drive that brought Chesapeake Utilities focus to bring natural gas to Worcester County. Our petition signing and getting local media to support our petition was the driving force in getting Chesapeake to bring the pipeline down. Since that has been done, other conversions have taken place in the Berlin area and now it is rumored that Glen Riddle will soon start converting. What is going on? Recently, there was pipe installation along Route 589 heading towards the North Gate, but nothing has been said or reported in local media. Ocean Pines has quite a bit of pipeline already lain in that community. It was installed by Eastern Shore Gas (ESG) with a contract for 20 years that expired in May 2013. Chesapeake Utilities that then changed the name to Sandpiper Gas purchased ESG. Because of these changes and the end of the pipeline contract, they were given a six-month extension of the contract. Then both parties were to negotiate a new contract. Has anyone heard anything about what transpired? The BofD has not said a word and the local media obviously does not seem to think this is an important topic. Well it is a very important topic, as natural gas will save the residents of Ocean Pines who use propane a ton of money. Natural gas customers in Salisbury pay half the amount Ocean Pines propane users pay, for the same amount of usage. What is going on? Why has Ocean Pines been placed on the back burner of conversions? What was the result of the negotiation for Sandpiper to utilize the OP gas lines? Can other propane suppliers utilize the OP pipeline at a cheaper price? Who is standing up for Ocean Pines propane
users in this very important economic issue? Why isn't there any news about this? Budd Shea Ocean Pines
Waiting for answer
Editor, I have been curious (and concerned) about the condition of the MD Health Connection Web site, as well as the status of enrollments. Research on my part has unearthed the disturbing information that, as of May 31, 2014, only 72,000 persons have enrolled in qualified health plans through the exchange, while over 300,000 have enrolled in Medicaid. Try as I might, I cannot find any information on now many of the 72,000 qualified health plans are subsidized by the taxpayers of Maryland, or how many of these were replacements for policies that were canceled due to the Obamacare requirements. A couple of weeks ago, I contacted Sen. Jim Mathias for this information. I reasoned that, since he voted for the 2011 legislation that created the exchange, and co-sponsored the 2014 bill that required Maryland taxpayers to cover the medical bills of those whose existing health plans were canceled and who were unable to obtain replacement coverage on the botched exchange, he should certainly know this information or be able to find out fairly quickly. I think it is very important for Marylander taxpayers to know the following: Exactly how much money have the original exchange and the replacement exchange cost us, including state employees' salaries and benefits? How many of those enrolled in private plans through the exchange are “new insureds”? How many of those enrolled in private plans through the exchange are subsidized by the taxpayers? I'm still waiting on Sen. Mathias' response. Carol Frazier Ocean Pines
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