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Ocean City workers remove pedestrian safety barriers from Coastal Highway Saturday morning after the St. Patrick’s Day parade was cancelled because of public safety concerns about hazardous weather conditions.
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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (March 20, 2015) Apart from the fact that it didn’t happen, Ocean City’s St. Patrick’s Day parade worked out exactly as hoped. What would’ve been the 34th iteration of the Delmarva Irish-American Club’s signature festival on Saturday ended up rained out. But a number of local businesses reported seeing above-average
crowds, as would-be parade attendees flocked to bars and restaurants to make the most out of a damp St. Pat’s. “It was actually a great weekend,” Greg Shockley, owner of Shenanigan’s Irish Pub, the city’s historically busiest establishment over the St. Patrick’s Day celebration, said. “The parade attracted a lot of people, and then unfortunately was cancelled, so they were all looking
for a place to go. The day definitely started earlier than usual.” In fact, at least one local bar decided to start pouring beer at 10 a.m., immediately after it was announced that the parade, scheduled to begin at noon, would not be going off. By that time, a fair number of revelers and vendors had already arrived at the 45th Street Village parking lot, which serves as the paSee ST. PAT’S page 4
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (March 20, 2015) The assumption, following the Worcester County Commissioners’ discussion Tuesday of Ocean City government’s request for more money, is that county and resort officials will meet at some point during the budget process to discuss their widely differing views on how much money should be awarded. That is only an assumption, too, since the commissioners took no action following their discussion of the memorandum of understanding presented last month by Mayor Rick Meehan that outlined how those cash grants would work. At issue is that Ocean City property owners pay taxes to the county for services they don’t receive because Ocean City government provides them locally. The sticking point, however, is the great disparity between what Ocean City says is the value of those duplicate services and the county’s calculation. Ocean City’s put the number at $17 million annually and Worcester County’s most generous estimate has been $3 million, but lately that number has been revised downward. For years, Ocean City officials have sought a “tax differential,” which essentially would be a separate and See COUNTY page 5
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By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (March 20, 2015) Worcester County’s fiscal 2016 budget book would be soaked in red ink were the
county commissioners to adopt the first draft of the spending package that agrees to every request. The budget, containing the collected requests from almost every county department and municipality, is already 660 pages long without counting the Board of Education’s proposed budget or appeals for sup-
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Reserves would only cover half of budget gap Continued from Page 1 ditional sources of funding run out for the year, the stabilization will kick in and carry the county into the next fiscal year. How much that will end up being is anyone’s guess, Thompson sai, and may even require a reduction of the $6 million budgeted last year. It could also increase. This leaves roughly $11 million in the stabilization account, which is money put away by previous boards of county commissioners as they watched tax revenues decline following the collapse of the real estate market and the mortgage crisis of the last decade. Worcester County is on a threeyear cycle of assessments, with Ocean City accounting for 60 percent of the total assessed value of the county. Ocean City was reassessed this year, and property values dipped slightly. Several officials said they had been told by multiple sources that this year was going to be the “bottom of the trough,” but that turned out to not be the case. Ocean City won’t be reassessed until 2019, and so Worcester County’s budgeting troubles could last until then. Meanwhile, the Board of Education is the elephant in the room. The board’s operating budget request is about $82.7 million plus almost $11 million in debt, or 55.8 percent of the county’s total estimated revenue, according to a report by County Administrator Harold Higgins submitted to the commissioners. Their request is almost $5 million greater than it was last year and includes a payroll increase of 4.2 percent or $2.3 million, a bus contract increase of 4.2 percent or $221,000 and a small increase to starting pay for teachers, according to Higgins’ report. The county mirrored these increases for employees in its own budget request, Higgins said. State law requires counties to fund schools at least equal to the previous year’s level, which is called “Maintenance of Effort.” It was passed in 2012 because seven counties, including neighboring Wicomico, slashed school budgets to make ends meet. If
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The other option would be to issue an ultimatum to all departments and other beneficiaries of the county budget to cut their budgets or else. The two words not spoken during the regular meeting were “tax increase.” Worcester County could generate about $1.45 million per penny added to the tax rate, but to cover the total budget as proposed would require a 15-cent increase in the rate. That would amount to $300 on a property assessed at $200,000. Several members of the current board campaigned on being unwilling to institute tax increases. The budgeting process begins in earnest when the commissioners meet with the Board of Education next Tuesday at 9 a.m. for a work session. The county will hold a public hearing on the budget at 7 p.m. on May 5 at Snow Hill Middle School.
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St. Pat’s rain creates full day for business Continued from Page 1 rade’s endpoint and the grounds for the day’s festival. The relatively last-minute call was made after city officials became increasingly concerned about wet-weather hazards on Coastal Highway. “We waited to try to get the parade off ... but it became a public safety issue,” Mayor Rick Meehan, who is also a member of the Delmarva Irish-American Club, said. “I want to thank everyone who came to town and planned to participate in the event.” This year’s parade and festival was slated to be the largest yet, with 120 floats, eight bands, and dozens of different activities for all ages at the 45th Street lot. City spokeswoman Jessica Waters cited a number of reasons for cancellation, voiced by city public safety staff. “Some of the specific concerns at the time were the reduced visibility of spectators, parade participants, employees, and parade units due to the fog,” Waters wrote. “Also, increased stopping distance due to wet roads, slick metal bleachers and standing water on the roadway were also concerns.”
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County again drops value of disputed services Continued from Page 1 lower county tax rate for resort property owners than what other county residents pay. Worcester County, however, provides municipalities with unrestricted grants — funds that can be applied wherever the municipality may need them. Ocean City’s 2015 grant was a touch more than $3 million, according to the city. Seeing that the tax differential idea was gaining no traction, Meehan gave the commissioners an alternative wrapped in a memorandum of understanding that called for an increasing grant amount over a number of years. Those grants would be based on the ratio of taxes a municipality pays to the county versus the percentage of those taxes returned to the municipality. Meehan’s memorandum showed that Berlin receives almost 22 percent of its property and income taxes back from the county. Ocean City gets back only 4.56 percent back, according to the city’s calculations. Under the terms of the memorandum, Ocean City would see a 3 percent increase in that return every year until 2019, when a new rate would be negotiated. This would bring the percentage returned to Ocean City by means of grant funds to almost 20 percent of the amount paid in taxes that year. If the resort were to get its proposed 2019 share this year it would mean $13.5 million in grants from the county, instead of $3 million. Meehan’s pitch, however, was challenged by County Administrator Harold Higgins, who in his Feb. 27 response to Ocean City’s proposal said, “County staff has calculated the tax setoff at a range of between $2,156,605 and $3,305,371. In FY15, County grants to the Town of Ocean City totaled $2,961,956. It is therefore my recommendation to continue to issue local grants to the Town of Ocean City in accordance with past practice.” Procedurally, the county needed to address the issue with a “Statement of Intent,” which it did this past Tuesday. “With respect to the level of the proposed tax setoff,” Higgins wrote, “we find that of the services referenced in the Town of Ocean City’s differential request, there are only two services which the county does not provide in Ocean City…” Those services are the fire marshal and Development Review and Permitting at a combined cost of just more than $1.3 million, according to Higgins. “We find the issuance of grants,” Higgins concludes, “to the Town of Ocean City in the amount of $2,961,956 in FY15 in lieu of a tax differential is a better solution.” Higgins also drafted a letter for the commissioners that rejected Ocean City’s proposal, but the ensuing debate over its contents resulted in the
commissioners’ decision not to send “[The county’s response] goes on it. to dispute our claims about tax differCommissioner Joe Mitrecic of the ential without even having sat down Ocean City district particularly did to have the conversation. It’s ludinot like its tone. crous and pompous “I was taken ... for the county adaback by the letter, ministrator to put which went on to ‘Although I thought the MOU that in writing that include a section was fair, the letter has already the Mayor and City about the memo- been drafted to deny it, so I’m Council [of Ocean randum of underCity] are seeking not sure why we’re even standing that I less money,” Meehaving a discussion. don’t remember han said. this body acting on. Mitrecic had Mr. Higgins, it seems, has It went farther than words for Higgins made up our minds for us.’ I would have liked, Commissioner Joe Mitrecic in particular. and I ask that it not “Although I be sent in this thought the MOU form,” he said. was fair, the letter During Mitrecic’s quarterly report has already been drafted to deny it, so to the Ocean City Council the night I’m not sure why we’re even having a before, Mayor Rick Meehan also crit- discussion. Mr. Higgins, it seems, has icized the county’s move.. made up our minds for us,” he said.
Meehan also objected to the way the letter was written, especially a section that indicated that the mayor and council might be able to argue their case at a scheduled public forum on the county budget. That portion of the letter, as it turned out, was a legal formality, according to County Attorney Sonny Bloxom, and did not preclude a separate meeting between representatives of the city and county at some earlier date. That remains a possibility, as Meehan said at Monday’s council meeting that Commissioner President Jim Bunting had promised to meet with the resort officials before the public budget session. During the commissioner’s meeting on Tuesday, Bunting signaled his intention to follow through on that pledge.
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City codifies restrictions on beach, Boardwalk smoking Final version of ordinance passed, herding smokers to designated orange barrels
By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (March 20, 2015) Although it has been in the works for months, Ocean City’s smoking restrictions are now, finally, on the books. The city council voted unanimously in favor of the ordinance on the second reading that amends the city’s code on public ways, banning smoking on the Boardwalk and requiring beach patrons who choose to smoke to stay within 15 feet of designated butt-disposal barrels in the sand. Despite fears about driving smokers away — an issue the city has long mulled over — the expectation from public officials continues to be positive. “My view is that our visitors won’t be spending $8 a pack on cigarettes, and will have more money to spend on restaurants and amusements,” said Council Secretary Mary Knight. “We’re going to hit some bumps along the way,” said Mayor Rick Meehan. “I’m going to get a lot of emails over the summer, but we’re going to answer them all ... people will become acclimated.”
The ordinance, as passed, states “smoking and vaping is unlawful on Atlantic Avenue except within fifteen feet of a designated smoking area.” Atlantic Avenue is the public rightof-way, which constitutes the city’s beach and Boardwalk. The ordinance further defines a designated smoking area as “those areas approved from time to time by the Mayor and City Council.” As such, the council also passed a resolution this week defining the current layout of smoking areas. Such areas will be delineated by 22-gallon metal drums, painted orange, with signage stating that smoking or vaping must be contained within a 15-foot radius of the barrel. Most of the drums will be placed 15 feet east of the boards, or off the concrete tram lane south of Fourth Street, roughly one every block. The hope is that smokers walking the boards will be willing to step out into the sand to have a cigarette. Four orange cans will also be placed on the concrete passages leading from the inlet parking lot to the Boardwalk. Additionally, a second row of orange butt cans will be placed farther out on the sand below North Division Street, where the beach rapidly See SMOKERS Page 8
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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (March 20, 2014) Rarely, if ever, does the usual business of municipal government shoot straight to the heart of Western political philosophy. But in one of those rare exceptions, an event approval at this week’s Ocean City Council meeting raised questions about the separation of church and state — or, more specifically, the separation of Springfest and tents. The council voted Monday night to approve a request from Berlin Area Ministries United to host a sermon on the morning of Sunday, May 9, in one of the tents set up for Springfest, the annual city-organized craft and music fair that takes place that weekend. The service is scheduled for 9 a.m., an hour before Springfest opens for the day. The council voted to deny, however, a request to allow the BAMU’s praise band perform as the opening act for Sunday’s Springfest entertainment lineup immediately following the service, in exchange for the city waiving the $250 tent use fee. “They would be under contract just like any other entertainer,” noted city Special Events Director Frank Miller.
“We would not have to pay for that first hour’s entertainment by allowing them to use the pavilion and not having to pay a tent use fee.” The request presented a fine line as to what would be considered endorsing a particular religion, with City Solicitor Guy Ayres cautioning against going forward with either element of the event. “Springfest grounds, whether prior to the event or not, is clearly a municipally sponsored event,” Ayres advised the council. “Those tents are rented by the municipality, and you are staging a Christian service there that people of other faiths may find offensive.” The council, however, had a somewhat more nuanced stance. While adding a Christian group to the official Springfest lineup was clearly verboten, allowing the group to use a taxpayerfunded tent, officials believed, was no different than the city granting free access of any other municipal facility to any other non-profit group, be they faith-based or not. “The fact that we’d essentially be hiring a Christian group for Christian music ... I get that [it’s a problem],” said Councilman Dennis Dare. “But letting them use the tent, what’s the difference between that and renting the convention center to various religious groups, as we often do?” “They have the right to use any facility available around town, as any
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Smokers, vapers will need to step off boards to puff Continued from Page 7 widens. This is so that smokers spending the day on the beach will not have to walk the whole way back toward the Boardwalk to have a cigarette. North of 27th Street, where the Boardwalk ends, smoking will still be restricted to orange cans located roughly 50 feet east of the dune line. The cans will be spread more widely as one heads toward less-crowded areas of the beach. The city will also be replacing most of its street-end signs, from the inlet to the Delaware line, to reflect the new policy. Additional signs will also be placed on the streets leading up to the Boardwalk, roughly 50 feet west of the boards. Small, plastic receptacles will be placed at these points to encourage smokers to deposit their butts there, instead of dropping them on the street end next to the boards. The ordinance also prevents smoking or vaping within 15 feet of a bus shelter. The city has a budget of just under $40,000 to implement the restriction, covered by grant funding from the Maryland Cancer Fund and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Officials have previously expressed hope that the policy will be self-enforcing amongst visitors, and that active enforcement by the Ocean City Police Department will only be needed for particularly recalcitrant persons. Violations are punishable by a fine of up to $500.
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For $500, start an umbrella rental business in resort Beach lots on 51st-53rd, 63rd-65th, 69th-71st and 79th-81st streets up for bid
By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (March 20, 2015) Anyone who’s ever wanted to get into the umbrella rental business, here’s your shot — all you have to do is go down to City Hall, plunk down $500, and you can start today. As expected, four of the city’s beach franchise parcels will go unclaimed by any equipment rental outfit after they failed to garner the $500 minimum bid. But those parcels can still be claimed, the council decided, by the first rental business that offers to meet the $500 minimum franchise fee — a minimum which the council established last month to address a drastic decline in this year’s bid results. “If somebody walks in the door and wants to pay $500 to do business, the City Clerk can bring that to us and we can approve it,” said Councilman Dennis Dare. “We’re not closing the door on this.” Ocean City has a revolving system by which it takes bids for the rights of private operators to rent umbrellas, chairs and other equipment on public beaches. The city’s coastline is divided into three zones, and then into individual parcels. Each parcel consists of one block’s worth of beach on the southern zone, and parcels become larger moving toward the less-busy north end. Each zone is auctioned every third year, with contracts lasting for three years
with the option to renew at a 10 percent increase. This year eight parcels in the midbeach zone were renewed and another 10 were auctioned. Six parcels in the south zone and one in the north were also auctioned out-of-schedule because their previous holder had gone out of business. Of the 17 winning bids, however, nine were far below the nine-year average, resulting in a $57,000 drop from the city’s budgeted revenue and were rejected. The council then moved to solicit written, sealed bids with a minimum value of $500 per year. Five of those parcels had their bids accepted this week, resulting in a combined $5,714 in annual revenue, versus the $2,375 the city would have received if it had gone with the auction results. The nine-year average annual price of those parcels totals $13,920 — two and one-half times more than this year’s income. Four parcels: 51st-53rd streets, 63rd-65th streets, 69th-71st streets, and 79th-81st streets–did not meet the minimum and will remain unclaimed. “My reasoning is that, with a minimum bid of $500, which is the equivalent of two umbrellas and a few chairs for the operator to purchase, we’re offering three blocks of prime real estate,” Dare said. “If the business isn’t there to support $500 dollars for that right, then the business isn’t there.” Bid prices for franchise parcels dropped considerably in 2007 and 2008 as the economic slowdown See OC Page 12
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Double-decker buses in OC floated as cost-saving option Continued from Page 9 buses, at a cost of $454,000 each. But the purchase price of these buses is actually lower than budgeted, and savings will roll over. “The hope is that the 2014 savings, combined with the 2015 grant, would allow us to get two of the more-expensive articulating buses,” said city Budget Manager Jennie Knapp. The city will likely bid all five buses at once. Councilman Dennis Dare also floated the idea of double-decker buses as an alternative to articulating buses, citing the potential attraction to tourists. Either option — double-decker or articulating — would come with the added hurdle of security. A larger bus is harder for drivers to keep an eye on and report any problems to the police, which can be of particular concern with the throngs of young people packing the buses in June. “They both meet a lot of the needs
and have a lot of advantages, but there may also be a problem for at least one month out of the year,” Dare said. Larger buses may also require changes to designs for a future renovation of the entire 65th Street public works complex, which includes the bus storage barn. That barn, it was noted, was built at a time when the city’s transit system consisted of 13 27-foot school buses. The town now has 65 40-footers, with articulating or double-deck buses likely coming. A complete rebuild of the public works campus will run $16.7 million, of which $9.1 million will be transit-related and thus eligible to be 90 percent funded by the MTA. The state is already funding the $1.25 million in design work for the project. “Now is the time to work it into the campus plan, if we are indeed going to go with larger buses,” said Deputy Director of Public Works Jim Parsons.
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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (March 20, 2014) The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission received no public response at a hearing this week on a code change that would hopefully make the city’s rules on Boardwalk displays a bit less convoluted. The revisions, proposed by the Boardwalk Committee of the Ocean City Development Corporation, would change a number of the standards for outdoor displays. Most significantly, the revision would simplify the calculation used for outdoor display areas on the boards north of Third Street, where setback
areas between buildings and the boards are used to show merchandise. Currently, properties with a full 32foot setback (the current Boardwalk zoning standard) may set up a display area of up to 12 feet from their storefront, with the total footprint of the combined displays not to exceed 30 percent of the total area of the setback. For properties with less than 32 feet of setback, they may have an area up to eight feet from the storefront. Additionally, the current code stipulates that if stores provide 10 percent of their display as functional amenities – such as seating, plantings, etc. – then they may use any portion of their setback (not just that adjacent to their
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OC overestimated beach umbrella franchise market Continued from Page 11 started to be felt. Last year’s batch of parcel bids were up 23 percent apparently leading City Hall to believe the market would continue to improve. “I’d also ask that next year, when we bid the other third [of the beach], these parcels also be put out,” Dare noted. “By that time, someone else may want them.” The value of franchise parcels, stand owners have said, are largely dependent on the real estate success of surrounding properties. Declines or increases in the occupancy of nearby buildings can quickly inflate or deflate the viability of equipment rentals — particularly with statemandated minimum wage increases squeezing the profit margins.
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Reverse 911 nabs suspect Manhunt lasted only hours after accused robs bank, steals car
By Josh Davis Staff Writer (March 20, 2015) It only took a matter of hours for police to track down a suspect in the armed robbery of the BB&T Bank in Ocean Pines on Friday, as authorities arrested 52-year-old Jeff Varner Hare at his residence that evening. According to police, a white male entered the bank on 11111 Racetrack Road at approximately 1:13 p.m. on Friday, flashed a handgun and demanded money from the tellers. A police report described the robber as “an older white male wearing a blue ski mask, white shirt, light blue colored jeans and white sneakers.� The report went on to say the man retrieved money from one of the tellers then took the purse, containing a set of car keys, of another teller. He then fled the scene in the teller’s car. According to Maryland State Police Sgt. Adam Howard, numerous 911 calls came into the State Police Berlin Barrack at 1:13 p.m., including an alarm company call referencing a robbery in progress. Howard said state police troopers responded, along with Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, Ocean Pines Police Department and Natural Resources Police Department, at approximately 1:14 p.m. “Troopers identified the suspect was not on scene, secured the bank and all the witnesses and evidence there,� Howard said. “A description of the suspect was gathered [from a caller], and it was also relayed that the suspect had stolen one of the employee’s cars, which was a blue Kia.� Pfc. Ted Buck with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department said police could not release the exact number of people inside the bank during the incident, but said it was a “good number.� No guards were on duty at the time, according to Buck. Once police secured the area, an alert went out about the stolen vehicle, which was found abandoned at around 1:27 p.m. behind the Food Lion on Manklin Creek Road, less than two miles from the bank. At approximately 6:30 p.m. police conducted a reverse 911 call to all residents within a five-square-mile radius of the BB&T. That led
Police arrested 52-year old Ocean Pines resident Jeff Hare Friday evening in connection with the robbery of a BB&T Bank in the community.
to an anonymous tip. Members of the FBI, Worcester County Bureau of Investigations, the Worcester Criminal Enforcement Team, state police, and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office visited two homes in Ocean Pines, leading to Hare’s arrest at his residence. The report said police questioned Hare, who is described as 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing 200 pounds, on his whereabouts during the incident. A search warrant was authorized based on the interview, leading police to uncover evidence at the residence and inside Hare’s vehicle that linked him to the robbery. Police said an eyewitness report also put Hare near the scene just prior to the robbery. Hare was charged with armed robbery, firstdegree assault, felony use of a firearm in commission of a violent crime, theft $1,000 to under $10,000, motor vehicle theft, reckless endangerment and malicious destruction of property valued at more than $1,000. According to Howard, Hare is being held on $500,000 bond at Worcester County Detention Center. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 8 at the District Court in Snow Hill.
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Cancer patient steals $65K in jewelry for bills Grandmother of two says she needed inventory to help ‘make ends meet’
By Josh Davis Staff Writer (March 20, 2015) A Snow Hill woman was found guilty of stealing more than $65,000 worth of jewelry and other items from her Ocean City employer, the Indian River Trading Co., following a trial last Friday in District Court in Snow Hill. Christine Davis, 46, was a trusted employee, Indian River owner Jack Alexander testified. “My wife and I have been in business for 41 years and we never had an experience of theft like this before, which was both mentally distressing and monetarily impactful,” said Alexander, an Ocean Pines resident. Alexander told the court that Davis
had keys to the business, which she often used to open and close the shop while he and his wife were away. “I’m just very disappointed,” he said. “It made me rethink about how we trust other employees going forward. It’s just been a really bad experience for us.” Prosecutor Steven Rakow said Davis stole “over $65,000 worth of jewelry, rings, watches, pendants, chains and other gold and silver.” Rakow said although some of the stolen goods were recovered, $48,187 in property was still missing. Julie Guyer, lawyer for the defense, said Davis “found herself in a position where she couldn’t make ends meet.” “Well, $65,000 will make ends meet very well,” Judge Thomas Groton said. “She [did] more than make ends meet.” According to Guyer, Davis had
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Sheddy murderer awaiting sentence after plea deal
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (March 20, 2015) Justin Hadel, 24, was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Christine Sheddy in 2011, but won a retrial in the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, which began late last week. Hadel successfully argued his request for a new attorney, denied by Judge Thomas Groton III, was grounds for a new trial. Hadel waived his right to a jury trial and pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, which in accordance with the plea deal will suspend all but 30 years from what could have been a life senSee CONVICTED Page 15
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tence. Formal sentencing is scheduled for April 9. In the fall of 2007, Tia Johnson invited Christine Sheddy, 26, of Milford, Del., and two of her three children to move in with her and her boyfriend, Clarence Jackson, into a farmhouse on Byrd Road in Pocomoke City. Johnson’s cousin, Justin Hadel, then 17, was also staying there. Just two weeks later, Sheddy went missing. Searches in the vicinity of Byrd Road came up empty, and Sheddy remained missing for more than two years. Later, Jackson and Johnson reportedly moved to Tennessee, where Jackson eventually ended up in prison. Johnson wanted to be able to see his daughter, still in Maryland, and he had information to trade: the location of Sheddy’s remains. A woman in contact with Jackson relayed a letter to Sheddy’s mother, Lynn Dodenhoff, reportedly telling her he knew where her daughter was, and his willingness to cut a deal in exchange for being moved back here. Two days later, Sheddy’s remains were found under about 18 inches of dirt adjacent to a Snow Hill bed and breakfast where Jackson and Johnson had previously been employed. She had been killed by blunt force trauma, and had suffered a number of blows to her head and face. Jackson told investigators Hadel was the murderer, Jackson himself had masterminded the cover up and Johnson had provided transportation. “It’s not that she drove the car. It’s the fact that she knew what happened. She continued that cruel charade,” Groton said at the 2012 trial. “Ms. Johnson was up to her eyeballs in the cover-up. That’s her culpability.” Groton then sentenced Johnson to five years in prison for being an accessory after the fact and 10 years in prison for third-degree burglary. He suspended all but two and one-half years of the 10-year sentence. The sentences will be served consecutively. After her release, she will be on supervised probation for five years and she must have no contact with Sheddy’s family. Groton sentenced Jackson to life in prison, with all but 30 years suspended for first-degree murder. After the trial, legislation by former Delegate Mike McDermott made its way through the Assembly and doubled the penalties for those convicted of being an accessory to a firstor second-degree murder. The Sheddy-Bennett took effect Oct. 1, 2013 and was named in honor of Christine Sheddy and Whitney Bennett, a Wicomico county woman killed by her boyfriend aided by his father in Dec. 2010.
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Worcester County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Tristen Vice, 29, of Berlin on March 13 for two outstanding warrants. Upon arrival to a home in Ocean City around 8 a.m., deputies spoke with the homeowner and determined Vice was in the residence. After a search of the home, she was found hiding in a bedroom closet and placed under arrest, according to police. According to the report, deputies searched Vice and located hypodermic syringes and a glass pipe in her coat pocket. She was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Vice was taken before the Worcester County District Court and was held in the county jail without bond on each of the outstanding warrants.
Randall Prouty, 43, of Willards, Md. was arrested on March 9 for stealing $2,559 from his employer’s ‘Payware’ mobile application. In August, an Ocean City business contacted police to say someone had applied multiple credits or returns to two different accounts using the mobile application, which is used to ring up sales when employees are out of the shop. The company was able to figure out the date and time of the 12 fraudulent transactions, which took place from Aug. 11-19. In addition, Prouty was identified as the owner of the cellphone that completed the illegal activities, according to the police report. The business owner allegedly confronted Prouty, who denied any knowledge or involvement. Shortly after, the owner claimed to received a note from Prouty’s wife admitting to the fraudulent credit card refunds and taking the money. According to the report, Prouty’s wife said she stole the money to get her husband in trouble after he filed for divorce. She apologized to the business owner, according to police, promised to pay the money back, and sent $251 with the letter. Once charges were filed against Prouty’s wife, and a warrant was out for her arrest, she admitted Prouty committed the thefts, police claim. According to the report, she took blame because Prouty was scared he would be returning to prison. Prouty denied committing the thefts and allegedly told police he observed his wife make two transactions on his cellphone, but admitted he did not notify the business owner and probably used some of the money, according to police. Police reviewed the transactions, and noted that they took place during the afternoon and evening. When police confronted him with this information, Prouty allegedly stated he would leave his phone in the truck while working while his wife sat in the vehicle all day, where she would have access to the Payware application. Prouty’s wife and employer both denied allegations that she would sit in the truck all day while Prouty worked, according to police. Police examined cell phone records that placed Prouty in Ocean City when the transactions took place, and his wife in the Willards area, according to the report. Based on information collected, police believed Prouty was lying about his wife going to work with him in Ocean City and having access to the Payware account. According to the report, nine of the allegedly fraudulent transactions went directly into the same account where Randall Prouty’s social security checks were being deposited. Further, police said Prouty had possession of the bank card needed access the account on the dates money was stolen, and withdrew money from the account during this time. Prouty had claimed that the card was in his wife’s control, police said. Prouty was arrested on twelve counts of credit card misuse, as well as theft under $10,000 and theft scheme of under $10,000.
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An Ocean City police officer arrested Laurie Main, 32, of Millsboro, Del. and Cornell Smith, 42, of Berlin after pulling their car over and finding a hypodermic syringe on March 13. According to the police report, officers observed Main’s car make several alleged drug stops at various locations. Later in the day, an officer pulled the car over on Coastal Highway for having objects hanging from the rearview mirror, which allegedly obstructed the driver’s view. A police dog arrived on the scene and alerted officers to the odor of narcotics, according to the report. Police then searched the interior of the vehicle, and a plastic bag was allegedly located containing a hypodermic syringe, the plunger of a syringe, and a Ziploc bag with a small brown object inside. Another officer claimed to find heroin in Smith’s mouth. According to the report, Main told police she did not know about the distribution of drugs and thought Smith was collecting money during the prior exchanges in the day. Main was placed under arrest for possession of a hypodermic syringe. Smith was arrested for the possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
Concealed knife in car David Lee Taylor, 23, of Baltimore was arrested in the wee hours of March 15 for concealing a deadly weapon. Taylor was pulled over on Coastal Highway for not having his headlights on, and police noticed a metal grinder and a package of cigars in his glove box, according to the officers’ report. According to the report, Taylor told officers the only marijuana inside his vehicle was in the grinder and he had not used the drug for a week. Officers became suspicious when they allegedly saw the passenger of the car making sudden movements and reaching to their left, the report states. The passenger was asked to vacate the car and during a search, a knife was located, according to the report.
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Hotel tower can seek designation as overlay district
By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (March 20, 2015) A proposal for a 13story oceanfront hotel tower, to be located on the south side of 34th Street, got its first official zoning clearance this week. The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted Tuesday night to give a positive review of an application for what is known as a Planned Overlay District — in essence, an altered set of zoning rules that can be applied to a piece of property if it meets certain criteria. In the current case, the overlay district would encompass the existing Quality Inn hotel, on the north side of 33rd street, as well as the lot to the north where an additional tower housing 87 rooms is proposed to be built. The existing hotel has 110 rooms. The two lots combined will have 93,000 square feet of surface area, well above the 90,000 square foot minimum for zoning overlays, city Zoning Administrator R. Blaine Smith said. The city’s zoning code caps building heights at five floors for the average lot. Additional “height-by-right” is given for larger lots, up to 12 stories for parcels over 70,000 square feet. Going beyond this requires a Planned Overlay application, which also mandates additional setbacks and landscaping, with the idea of securing more open space on larger lots using height to prevent sprawl. The overall density limit of the site in rooms per square foot remains the same regardless of height. “It encourages innovative ways to have a better project,” Smith explained. “You can reduce the bulk of the building and the footprint so you don’t use as much land, which creates a public and private benefit.” In order to clear the application, Smith noted to the commission, “you have to determine that this is a better project than it would be if it was the prescribed five-story with minimal setbacks. That what you have to gauge by.” The project’s attorney, Joe Moore, stressed that the plan would do just that. “The bulk of what could be built [at five stories] would cover the entire prop-
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erty to the limit of the normal ten-foot setback,” Moore said. But under the design with the additional height, “almost 80 percent of the site is open ... so as to not be intrusive to the surrounding properties,” Moore said. The current plans have the tower itself situated on the easternmost 20 percent of the lot, with the space behind it to the west as parking and grassy areas. The tower will be connected to the existing Quality Inn via a corridor, and guest check-in for the tower will be handled at the current location. The new building’s parking lot will also be connected to the existing Quality Inn parking garage, allowing guests to cut through to 33rd Street to reach the traffic light, instead of having to go north from 34th. The building’s shadow, as required by code, does not intrude on any surrounding properties. While none of the building’s potential neighbors objected to the project, a number of specific requests about the design were lobbied by James “Skip” Collins, whose family has owned the
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (March 20, 2015) A taste of warmer weather this week may have pushed all thoughts of snow from our minds, but the school board still needed to deal with six weather-related closings that already happened this year and meet the state-mandated 180-day calendar. The school board voted unanimously at their meeting on March 17 to approve a calendar modification, which would add two days to the end of the school year and change April 2 from a professional day with no school for students, to a half-day of school. The schools will seek a waiver from the state for the remaining three days, when a Snow Emergency Plan was activated by both the State Highway Administration and the Maryland State Police, which limited vehicle access to roads. These three dates are Feb. 17, Feb. 26 and March 5. “Winter on the Lower Eastern Shore has been harsh once again. In fact, cold temperatures, along with icy and snowy conditions, are becoming the norm it seems,” said Superintendent Dr. Jerry Wilson in a release. “Winter’s treacherous conditions have precipitated the close of schools for a total of nine days to date. Without additional modifications to our calendar, the school year would extend into the
fourth week of June. Making April 2 a half-day of school for students will help us recoup a lost day and shorten the extended school year.” Worcester County Schools were closed for nine days due to inclement weather this year, and have three snow days built into the calendar, which left school officials six snow days to make up. Extending the calendar to include June 17 and 18 will recoup the last two days needed if the state superintendent approves the waiver. “If the waiver is approved by the State Superintendent of Schools,” Barb Witherow, schools spokesperson, said, “the last two days of school [June 17 and 18] would be half-days for all students. June 15 and 16 would be restored as full days. Having June 18 as the last day of school is contingent on the approval of the waiver request for three days.” The last day of school could be Tuesday, June 23 if the waiver request is not approved. “When there is inclement weather that results in school closings beyond the three days built into the calendar, the calendar becomes a work in progress,” said Wilson, in a release. “The state expects us to modify our calendar where we can. Having done that, the state is usually receptive to considering waiver requests on days when opening schools was not an option.”
Second fire strikes Lazy Lizard; no sign of foul play By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (March 20, 2015) A little more than a month after a major fire gutted the structure’s upper story, the De Lazy Lizard Brewpub building saw two more heavy fire responses Wednesday. According to the Ocean City Fire Department, personnel responded to a two-alarm fire at the building, located on First Street and Philadelphia Avenue, around 5 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18. Flames and white smoke were seen coming from the second floor of the structure, which had already been heavily damaged in a blaze on Feb. 10. Responders were able to control Wednesday’s fire almost immediately. No signs of foul play were seen by crews entering the building, according to OCFD sources. The city fire marshal’s office is investigating. Although the cause of last month’s blaze has not yet been determined, the investigation so far points to electrical failure in one of the upstairs apartment units. The building housed 19 dormitory-style apartments on the second and third floors, with at least 13 people having been displaced by February’s fire. Electricity to the building had been shut off following the incident, although contractors working to re-
model the building may have brought a power supply with them. Further electrical issues, or the ignition of cleanup debris, are still possible explanations for Wednesday’s incident, according to responders. Further, the OCFD made another response to a report of fire at the location on Wednesday afternoon, around 1:35 p.m. A worker at the site had reported smoke coming up from beneath the floorboards, according to radio reports. Fire marshals at the scene, however, said that it was a false alarm. The February fire took more than two hours to get under control, and gutted the third floor of the building. Many residents had to crawl their way to safety from the rapidly spreading flames and smoke – two were unable to escape and were rescued by emergency personnel. One victim was treated on-scene for smoke inhalation, and another was taken to the hospital. Two firefighters were also taken to the hospital. None of the injuries were life threatening. The building’s bottom floor currently houses a brewery and branch restaurant of De Lazy Lizard, whose main location is nearby at First Street and the bayside. Prior to occupation by De Lazy Lizard, the building was home for many years to Melvin’s Steakhouse.
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Task force to tackle social media in schools Stephen Decatur High incident sparks interest in student education program
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (March 20, 2015) Worcester County Schools Superintendent Jerry Wilson has put together a task force designed to inform students on how to properly use social media. “As a school system, one of our missions has always been to prepare students to be productive citizens,” said Wilson. “In order for our focus on citizenship to be relevant in the 21st century, citizenship has to include expectations around the tools that our students are using. Students use social media in their daily lives so it makes sense that we would
move forward with helping to teach students cyber-civility or digital etiquette.” The task force includes five Worcester assistant principals from all grade levels and schools in the county, who will work together to develop strategies that will inform students about appropriate behavior on social media and how to use these sites to be productive in society. Ryan Cowder, assistant principal at Stephen Decatur High School, was asked by Wilson to join the task force. “Social media is an important trend and has increased in popularity,” Cowder said. “Technology is one of my passions and social media has an impact on society whether it be negative or positive. It’s important for us to figure out how we can better
support our kids.” The group came about when Wilson read over a few articles on cybercivility in November. His idea became even more relevant after negative social media incidents at Stephen Decatur High School surfaced recently. “Social media is constantly changing and it’s important to create a program that spans all of the sites and lasts,” Cowder said. “We must harness the positive since social media has become a powerful force.” Administrators have begun to engage with the community, parents and students to develop a strategy. Gaining feedback will ensure the task force is heading in the right direction, Cowder said. “The group would be great for any
school system and we need to hold high expectations for students and have an obligation to help them reach those expectations,” Cowder said. “Show them a model and reinforce expected behavior.” The group will meet as often as possible, knowing they have a deadline. Their goal is to have a strategy in place for next school year, Cowder said. “We must provide the best equipment so students can set themselves up for success in the future,” he said. Barbara Witherow, coordinator of public relations and special programs at Worcester County schools, echoed Cowder’s statements. “We are laying the foundation to help students use social media in useful and productive ways,” she said.
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Pregnancy policy adopted State law requires counties to have policies and procedure regarding pregnant workers included in their employee handbooks, and before now Worcester County had no such policies formalized. They introduced the additions in the middle of February, and amended codes need to be posted for two
weeks before they can be formally adopted. Having received no comments on the proposed policies, County Administrator Harold Higgins proposed approving it without additions or corrections. The commissioners voted unanimously for adoption.
Late bid The commissioners denied a bid for a housing rehabilitation project tendered just two minutes from the cutoff time. The bid was then awarded to Shoreman Construction Company.
County endorses alliance In June 2014 Worcester County, Wicomico County and Ocean City formed the Mid-Atlantic Amateur Sports Alliance to “link and leverage combined assets� in the realm of amateur sports. The memorandum of understanding between the counties and resort gathers the OC Tourism Director, Worcester Director of Parks and Recreation and the Wicomico Director of Recreation, Parks and Tourism to develop plans, a budget, respond to proposals, provide group rates and blocks and provide information to prospective event organizers. Commissioner Joe Mitrecic first made a motion to exclude Worcester Director of Parks and Recreation Paige Hurley and insert Economic Development Director Bill Badger, but the motion failed for lack of a second. A. Chip Bertino made the motion to accept the proposal as written, which passed.
Cedar Hall boat ramp bids The bid to reconstruct the Cedar Hall boat ramp, as well as extend and add wheel stops has been awarded to Murtech, Inc. for approximately $174,000.
Ocean Downs part of OP Having paid the nearly $720,000 for 63 equivalent dwelling units of sewer service and having the deed approved by the commissioners, Ocean Downs is now officially a part of the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area.
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By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (March 20, 2015) Still trying to find its rhythm as the Worcester County Humane Society rebuilds itself, the organization will begin looking for a new executive director following the recent resignation of Executive Director Linda Lugo. Lugo was brought on board almost exactly a year ago based on her long experience at the Wicomico County Humane Society. “Linda Lugo has resigned from her position as Executive Director of the
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Selbyville man pinched as ‘major source’ of heroin (March 20, 2015) The Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team initiated a joint heroin distribution investigation with the Delaware State Police – Sussex Drug Unit and the Ocean City Police Department Narcotics Unit, arresting Peter Paul DeMarie III, of Selbyville, Del. DeMarie was known to the Criminal Enforcement Team and the Ocean City Police Department Narcotics Unit as an alleged major source of supply of heroin, along with cocaine and marijuana. The investigation revealed that DeMarie’s suspected criminal activity took him across state lines. On March 11 members of the Criminal Enforcement Team located DeMarie at a business parking lot in West Ocean City and took him into custody. A search was conducted of DeMarie and he was found to be in possession of 751 individually wrapped bags of suspected heroin and $1,150 in cash. As a result of this coordinated effort, the Delaware State Police – Sussex Drug Unit served a search and seizure warrant for DeMarie’s residence in Selbyville. Upon executing this search and seizure warrant, investigators located a Hi-Point .45 caliber semi-automatic handgun, 1,784 grams of suspected marijuana (3.9 pounds), 194 grams of suspected cocaine, 950 individual bags of suspected heroin, 25.2 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 82.5 individual oxycodone tablets, two MDMA tablets, 36 individual Suboxone Strips and $16,112. DeMarie was charged with controlled dangerous substance crimes in Maryland. Charges are also pending on the 35-year-old in Delaware. DeMarie has been held pending trial on $250,000 bond. This investigation was successful as a result of the combined effort of all agencies involved. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the following agencies for their invaluable support and assistance in this investigation: Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office – Patrol Division, Homeland Security Investigations – Ocean City, Maryland State Police – Gang Enforcement Unit East, Ocean City Police Department Narcotics Unit/S.E.U., Delaware State Police – Sussex Drug Unit and D.E.A. – Salisbury Post of Duty.
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WWII REVISITED
Burmese city of Mandalay recaptured by Allied troops Japanese held area due to valuable rubber commodity plus Malasian interests
By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (March 20, 2015) This week, Commonwealth troops recaptured the city of Mandalay. Mandalay is the second largest city in Burma (now known as Myanmar) and is located 445 miles north of Rangoon on the Irrawaddy River, and currently has a population of 1,225,000. It was the last royal capitol of Burma before the British completed their conquest of the country. In 1935, the British separated Burma from India and ruled it as a separate colony, with its capital at Rangoon. War came to Burma in January 1942, when the Japanese 15th Army, commanded by Lt. Gen. Shōjirō Lida invaded Burma from the Kingdom of Thailand. The Japanese were supported by the Burma Independence Army. The primary force defending Burma was the 17th Indian Infantry Division, under the command of Maj. Gen. Jackie Smyth. After the division was mishandled and suffered a major
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Crossing the Irrawaddy, 1944
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March 17, 1945: Support troops cement Allied victory lied attack. To do this, he had three under-strength and under-equipped armies: the 28th, commanded by Shōzō Sakurai; the 33rd, commanded by Masaki Honda; and the 15th, commanded by Shihachi Katamura. The heaviest blow would fall upon Gen. Katamura’s 15th Army. That assault was delivered by the Commonwealth’s Fourteenth Army, based in India and commanded by Gen. William Slim. Slim’s command consisted of the IV Corps, commanded by Frank Messervy and XXXIII Indian Corps, commanded by Sir Montagu Stopford. Less than a third of the soldiers were British, with the balance being Indians and Gurkhas. After the monsoon season ended in late fall of 1944, Slim’s army established bridgeheads across the Chindwin River, which roughly parallels the Indian-Burma border. By Jan. 15, 1945, the XXXIII Corps’ 19th Indian Division, commanded by Thomas Wynford Rees, was crossing the Irrawaddy River, 40 miles north of Mandalay. The Irrawaddy is one of the widest rivers in the world. These moves were unsuccessfully contested by the belowstrength Japanese 15th Division.
On Feb. 13, 1945, the XXXIII Corps 20th Indian Division, commanded by Sir Douglas Gracey, began crossing the Irrawaddy River 20 miles west of Mandalay. The crossing was unsuccessfully opposed by the weakened Japanese 32nd Division. In counterattacks launched between Feb. 21-26, the Japanese lost 953 killed. Simultaneously with the crossing by Gen. Gracey’s 20th Indian Division, Gen. Messervy’s IV Corps was crossing down river. Its initial objective was the 1000-yearold city and ancient capital of Burma, Bagan, which was defended by the 2nd Division of the Indian National Army, commanded by Col. Abdul Aziz Tajik. The Indian National Army was the armed force of The Provisional Government of Free India, whose leader was Subhas Chandra Bose. Like the other Axis leaders, he took the title “Netaji” - “Respected Leader.” The Netaji, and other leaders of the “Free India” movement had been led to believe by the Japanese that the Japanese would assist them in their quest for independence from Great Britain. Clearly, if the Japanese had pre-
Responding to Japanese sniper fire at Mandalay.
vailed, India would no longer belong to the British Crown but independent it would not be. Like other members of Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, it would have been under the Japanese thumb, and would have come to appreciate British rule. By now, having determined that, the INA troops abandoned their positions without a fight. The Second British Indian Divi-
sion crossed the Irrawaddy River on Feb. 26. By March 5, Meitkila, 70 miles south of Mandalay and defended by Gen. Honda’s 33rd Army, was captured. For the next three weeks, the Commonwealth troops withstood Japanese counterattacks. On March 17, the 5th Indian Division, commanded by Sir Robert Mansergh, was airlifted in to reinforce the defenders.
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OBITUARIES ROSE MAE BROUS Ocean City Rose Mae Brous, age 77, went to be with her Lord on March 17, 2015 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Salisbury and raised in Somerset County, she was the sixth child of the late Charles and Sallie Dryden Lewis. Ms. Brous is survived by two sons, Nick Brous of New York, N.Y. and Joel Brous and wife Christine, of Ocean City; four grandchildren, Dryden, Hattie, George, and Henry; sister Joan Wilson and husband Ralph; and numerous nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her beloved long-time companion, Coleman Bunting of Ocean City. Her husband, George Brous, preceded her in death in 1978. Ms. Brous was educated at Salisbury State Teachers' College, going on to work as an educator in Balti-
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more and then overseas in Germany, teaching children of U.S. military families. In 1961, having returned home and working in Ocean City, Rose met her future husband, George. Mr. Brous purchased the Flamingo Motel, on Baltimore Avenue and 31st Street in Ocean City, in 1963 from original owner Hugh Wilde. George and Rose married in 1965, with Nick and Joel arriving in 1968 and 1970, respectively. The family lived on the motel property, expanding their facility in 1976 to 72 rooms, more than three times its original size. Briefly thereafter, George was killed in a tragic boating accident, leaving Rose and her young sons to manage the property. Ms. Brous quickly became known in Ocean City as a savvy hotelier, juggling her rapidly growing business with the responsibility of raising two boys by herself. With the motel now having 112 rooms, Joel manages the property and grandson Dryden is a third-generation hotel employee. Mrs. Brous was a board member and past president of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, and served on the boards of the Ocean City Ethics Commission, Delmarva Women's Club and Wor-Wic Community College. She taught Sunday School for high school juniors and seniors at Atlantic United Methodist Church in Ocean City. She was also active in fundraising for Atlantic General Hospital, and was an avid supporter of the McGuffey Bookworm Project via the
Worcester County Commission for Women. In 2007, Mrs. Brous was named one of the OCHMRA's "Steel Magnolias" for her role as a leading female entrepreneur of Ocean City's tourism industry. On March 18, 2015, one day after her death, she was honored with the 2015 Worcester County Woman of the Year award. Her granddaughter, Hattie, accepted on her behalf. Rose Brous was a kind, gentle, compassionate woman, loved by all. She had a true Christian heart, and brought out the best in all who knew her. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 24, at 1 p.m., at the Atlantic United Methodist Church on 4th St. in Ocean City. Friends may call at the church beginning at 11 a.m. Donations in her memory may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018, or the American Heart Association, Memorial Processing Center, 4217 Park Place Ct. Glen Allen, VA 23060. GARY LEE CRAYTON Ocean City Gary Lee Crayton, age 71, passed away on March 9, 2015 after a short illness. Born in Rinehart, WVa., he was the son of the late Paul and Inez Crayton. He leaves behind the love of his life, daughter Christina Mae Crayton and his adored 5-year-old Gary Crayton grandson, Jackson Lee. Also surviving is his former, wife Karen M. Crayton, a special sister-inlaw, Janet Dotson and her husband, Roger and numerous relatives in West Virginia. Mr. Crayton had worked for 35 years for the Federal Government, administering the Pell Grant Program, and was a member of the President’s Price Commission. He spent many years coordinating the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. and was invited to Japan to meet with officials there.
Upon retiring to Ocean City, he was owner/operator of Kelly’s Ice Cream & Coffee Shop, and Kelly’s Sandbar located at 13th Street, and for many years he was president of his condo association. He was a 32nd degree Mason, and served in the Air Force National Guard during the Vietnam War. Gary was formerly president of the West Virginia State Society where he interacted with Senators Byrd, Rockefeller and the late Jennings Randolph as well as all the congressional delegates of West Virginia. He loved his state, loved hunting and fishing, and attended many WVU Mountaineer games. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Rev. Norman Poultney officiated. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. EDWARD MILTON BROWN, JR. Ocean City Edward Milton Brown, Jr., age 74, died March 10, 2015 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Baltimore on July 28, 1940, he was the son of the late Edward M. Brown, Sr. and Jane Smoot Brown. He is survived by his children, Edward M. Brown, III, William A. Brown, Michael R. Brown and his wife, Amy, Debbie M. Glasser and her husband, Eric, and Michele Brown and her husband, Jim Craig. There are nine grandchildren, Rachel, Brandon, Zoe and Gabby Brown, Max and Alec Glasser and Cassidy, Quinn and Molly Craig, and two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Jackson Reed. Also surviving is his brother, Melvin Brown, and sisters, Jane Sweeney and her husband, Rom and Margaret Mary Sheridan, and numerous nieces and nephews. He leaves behind a host of friends and relatives. Mr. Brown had worked for the Baltimore Sun as a printer for 32 years. When he retired, he moved to Ocean City. Ed was a member of the Elks Club. A memorial service was held on Continued on Page 28
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 26 Saturday, March 14, 2015 at St Luke’s Catholic Church located at 9903 Coastal Highway in Ocean City. A donation in his memory may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Tomas Pl., Memphis, Tenn. 38105. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. JACQUELYN BOCK NEWMAN Ocean Pines Jacquelyn Bock Newman, age 82, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2015 at her home, surrounded by her family. Born in Mattoon, Ill., she was the daughter of the late George and Marion Ozee Bock. She is survived by her beloved husband of 31 years, John R. Newman, and children, Edward Karpinski of Falls Church, Va., Jeff Karpinski and fiancée, Parker of
Rockville, Md., Kevin Karpinski and his wife, Anne of Potomac, Md., Christie Mutschelknaus and her husband, Brad of Centreville, Va., stepJ. Newman daughters, Kimberly Ferguson of Newport News, Va., and Stephanie McBride and her husband, Robert of Newark, Del. She was an adored grandmother to Joe Mutschelknaus and Anne Pettit and Lindsay, Jack, Christopher, Alex, Nicholas and William Karpinski, and great-grandchildren, Connor and Quinn Mutschelknaus and Lilly Pettit. Also surviving is her twin sister, Marilyn Novak of New Jersey, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Carlene Icenogle. Mrs. Newman was a wonderful
OBITUARY NOTICES Obituary Notices are published free each week in the Ocean City Today and Bayside Gazette. E-mail: editor@oceancitytoday.net Mail: Ocean City Today, P.O. Box 3500, Ocean City, Md. 21843 Fax: 410-723-6511 Obituary Notices are published as space allows. Every effort is made to publish all that are received.
wife, mother and grandmother. She lived in Florida and Maryland. She was an avid bridge player and skilled sailor. She was a charter member of PEO (Philanthropic Educational Organization), a service organization committed to offering educational opportunities for women. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the Community Church of Ocean Pines. Rev. Terry Fort officiated. Interment followed in Taylorville Cemetery. A donation in her memory may be made to: Philanthropic Educational Organization, 3700 Grand Ave. Des Moines, Iowa 50312. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. CURTIS “CURT” BRIDELL JACOBS Ocean City Curtis “Curt” Bridell Jacobs, 81, of Ocean City passed Sunday, March 15, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in St. Martins, Md., he was the son of the late Robins and Rozelle Brevard Jacobs. Curt was a farmer, Worcester County school bus driver, and was the owner of the Minit Market in Ocean City. He was an avid tennis player and enjoyed fishing. He was an honorary member of Ocean City Fire Company and past member of Showell Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia Bowen Jacobs; son, Douglas C. Jacobs and his wife, Paula; daughters, Lisa Harrington and her Curt Jacobs husband, Mark and Dawn Spadin and her husband, Todd; 10 grandchildren, Mark Harrington, II, Chad Harrington, Megan Harrington, JT Spadin, Ryan Spadin, Brooke Spadin, Heather Shah, Melanie Dickerson, Amanda Jacobs and Zachary Jacobs; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Ellen Wight, Billie Sanborne, Rozelle Potoczak, Anne Fastiff, Elizabeth Watson, Virginia Barrett and Carol Jacobs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Jacobs and sisters, Mary Rose Rhode and Margaret Leo. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 11a.m. at Bounds Funeral Home on East Main Street in Salisbury where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Bowen Cemetery in Newark, Md. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Curt, to Ocean City Paramedic Foundation, P.O. Box 3099, Ocean City, Md. 21843 or Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802. Visit www.boundsfuneralhome. com to send letters of condolence.
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STEPHEN DECATUR SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW
Large senior class to lead Decatur lacrosse squad
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 20, 2015) Seniors make up a majority of the Stephen Decatur boys’ lacrosse team this season. “It’s a senior-led team. We have a lot of returning players that I’ve coached since they were little kids,” said Coach Scott Lathroum, who has been with the lacrosse proScott Lathroum gram for 11 seasons. “We should be pretty strong this year. It’s just a good, solid team.” Nineteen of the Seahawks on Lathroum’s 24-player roster are veterans. There are 15 seniors. Many of them were major contributors last season, leading the team to a 12-5 record. Decatur’s season ended with a 16-3 loss to Kent Island in the 3A-2A East Region Section I finals. Returning on the attack are seniors Shane Moore, Jake Lathroum and Corey Gwin. “I think we’re picking up right were we left off last season and we’re just going to get better and better from here on out,” Moore, a four-year varsity player, said. “Most of the seniors have been together since we were younger, probably first, second grade. We have a lot of chemistry,” added Gwin, a member of the team since his freshman year. Seniors Matt LeCompte, Evan Heim, Jackson Mumford and sophomore Steve Alther will play in the midfield. “They know the plays and the sets we use so we can throw more at them now,” Lathroum said of the offense. Worcester Prep alumni Stephen Pappas has been brought in as a defensive coordinator. “He brings some new strategies, knowledge and techniques and the kids are buying into it and like it,” Lathroum said. Seniors Craig Snyder and Conor May will take the field again in the defensive end. They will be joined by senior RJ Hayman (long pole) and defensive midfielders Dalton Warren, a senior, and junior Dryden Brous. Senior TJ Scafone and Brous will take the face-offs for Decatur, and senior Will Hastings returns to the goal. “We’ve all played together for a long time. We all have a lot of faith in each other and we kind of all play in sync,” Hastings said. “We don’t have a
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“I think we’re picking up right were we left off last season and we’re just going to get better and better from here on out," said Stephen Decatur senior Shane Moore (attack), pictured with senior Miles Deppe (defense).
Junior pitcher Jade Pontious comes to Stephen Decatur from Valley Forge High School in Ohio.
‘It’s a rebuilding, reteaching year,’ Patnode says
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Stephen Decatur senior TJ Scafone (defense) and sophomore midfielder Spencer Sharp battle during a drill last Friday at the Berlin school.
ton of depth, but as long as we communicate and use our guys the way they need to be used we’ll be able to get it done.” Lathroum will rely on the seniors for leadership. Hastings and Gwin, who were both captains last season, and LeCompte and Hayman have all stepped up as leaders. Four freshmen and a sophomore have joined the squad this season as well. If they work hard, Lathroum said
they have the ability to contribute on the field. The goal is for the Seahawks to improve every game this season, Lathroum said. “We need to get the absolute most out of them if we want to win games,” he said. “I’ve known them all a long time and I want them to have the best season they can have, to play the best lacrosse we can play, to work hard and to have fun.”
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 20, 2015) Heather Patnode said she learned some things about herself after her first season as head coach of the Stephen Decatur softball team last year and what to do differently for 2015. Last season was Patnode’s eighth year with the program. She helped run the JV team for three years before becoming an assistant varsity coach under Don Howard. He stepped down as head coach after 35 years leading the team and Patnode took over for the 2014 season. The Lady Seahawks finished 2014 with a 9-9 record. They lost 11-0 to Northern of Calvert County in the second round of the 3A South Regional tournament. Sixteen girls – two seniors, seven juniors, five sophomores and two freshmen – make up the varsity team this season. Only three of the players – senior Hannah Fleming, junior Hillary Jarman and sophomore Samantha Kefauver – competed for the varsity squad last year. A handful of the girls were on the JV team last season and some of the newcomers have experience playing travel or recreation softball, Patnode said. See YOUNG Page 30
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STEPHEN DECATUR SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW
Core group of vets back to compete for Decatur
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 20, 2015) The Stephen Decatur baseball team had a successful 2014 season and the Seahawks hope to build from those achievements with a solid core group returning to the field this year. Last year, the Decatur squad went 17-1 during the regular seaRich Ferro son, losing only to Parkside. The Seahawks edged out Colonel Richardson 5-2 to capture the program’s first outright Bayside Conference championship title. In 2009, Decatur and Colonel Richardson earned spots in the Bayside championship game, but that match was rained out and the teams were declared co-champions. The Berlin squad won 20 games in 2014 and lost only two. The team’s season came to an end with a 6-5 loss to La Plata in the 3A South Regional finals. Coach Rich Ferro saw growth in terms of his players’ skills and maturity throughout the 2014 season and with 10 players back, he expects the Seahawks to compete at a high level this year. “Primarily, it’s an older group. The team is filled with experience, guys that have been on varsity for a couple years, and a bunch of juniors that played JV for two years,” said Ferro, at the helm for eight seasons. “I’m hoping that the seniors, through their experience, will be mature, be able to communicate and be good leaders.” Ferro will look to his eight seniors to lead the 17-player squad.
“The seniors will have a vital role, and [junior] Zach Adams [a member of the team for] three years,” Ferro said. “We’ll look to all those guys that have been around to communicate and to hold the other players accountable in a constructive way … They’ve done a good job, they’re attentive, they’re working hard, and we’ve just got to make things jell a little bit better.” Ferro said he will rely heavily on four-year players like pitcher Grant Donahue and shortstop Justin Meekins. Both players have committed to play Division I baseball. Meekins is headed to University of Maryland and Donahue to University of Virginia. “I feel like being shortstop, I have to talk after every pitch, I have to let everybody know what they’re doing, and we have a lot of young guys too and when they’re feeling down [for making] an error just let them know that they’ll get plenty more chances,” Meekins said of how he will help lead the team. “And be more of a role model too for them,” he added. Donahue said he will also play third base this year but take the mound for big games, especially against teams like James M. Bennett and Parkside. “I feel like I’ll be able to help out the most through pitching. Definitely fill it up – throw as many strikes as I can – and try to help out the younger guys who made the team. Like Justin said, try to be a role model to them,” Donahue said. “I feel so good. Everything is coming back. I’ve got command over my three pitches (fastball, curveball, change up) and I seem to be able to put it where I want it.” Adams will catch again for the team, and also returning are senior See TEAM Page 32
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Stephen Decatur senior Austin Dundore takes a swing during practice Monday at the Berlin school. Junior Zach Adams is behind the plate.
Young players ‘very willing to learn,’ Coach Patnode says Continued from Page 29 “It’s a rebuilding, reteaching year. We’re young, but the girls are very willing to learn,” Patnode said. “Their mentality and their dedication will help us move forward quicker that what I expected. It’s one of the most enthusiastic teams we’ve had in a long time.” Patnode will count Heather Patnode on her veterans to lead the team as well as newcomer, junior pitcher Jade Pontious, because of their softball knowledge. Kefauver will be behind the plate again as the squad’s catcher.
“I feel like because I got such a good experience last year, I can help out a lot of the new girls and since I see everything [from the catcher position] I’ve got to direct everybody … I’m kind of like a leader out there on the infield,” said Kefauver, a two-year varsity team member. “I think everyone’s coming along. I hope we do well, we stick together and help each other out as much as we can.” Fleming will play in the center outfield and Jarman will take the left field position. Newcomer Maria Karacoulakis, a sophomore, will step into the shortstop spot. “It’s a brand new team so it’s going to be a little difficult teaching everybody. We’re getting to know each other and just working on basics … I’m excited to be leading the outfield this year,” said Fleming, a three-year player. “It’s a totally different feel this year. I’ve never played with an entire team that wants to be here 100 percent. Everyone this year has really good attitudes and I’m really excited about it.” With such a rigorous schedule this season, playing three games each week and some back-to-back, Patnode said it would be beneficial to have two pitchers. Pontious transferred from Valley Forge High School in Ohio and junior Madelyn King was the Decatur JV team’s pitcher the last two years. Pontious was mainly a catcher at her previous school, but she pitched also. “I think I’ll be able to do pretty well as long as I stay focused,” she said. “I’m always excited for softball season. I hope to make a name for myself and help the team, and to improve as well.” Patnode said the goal this season is for the Seahawks to improve after every practice and game. She also hopes the team will finish with a .500 record or better.
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Team strengths: pitching, defense Continued from Page 30 pitchers/outfielders Sean Colgan and Ryan Bennett. Newcomers, freshman Tristan McDonough (pitcher/infielder) and sophomore Will Sass (pitcher/outfielder), are expected to contribute as well. Ferro said the team’s strength is again in its pitching and defense. “We’re not swinging the bat that well, but that’s to be expected. Hopefully we stop taking pitches when we go live and swing the bat and get comfortable. It’s a work in progress,” he said after Monday’s practice. “The up-
perclassmen have been around varsity three, some four years. With their experience, hopefully they’re acclimated to the game, the speed of the game and they’re used to it.” Ferro said the first goal is for the Seahawks to progress as student athletes. He also wants them to improve from last season. “Wins and losses are important, but also I’d like to see them progress emotionally and physically on the field and make better decisions, be prepared for the situations that have arisen before so we don’t get caught up in a situation
we’re not prepared for even though we should be,” he said. The players are shooting for the stars this year. Both Donahue and Meekins said the group is chasing Bayside, regional and state titles. To accomplish that, Meekins said it will take “good pitching, good defense and timely hitting.” “We have a lot of returners so that’s always a good thing and there’s not too much bonding that needs to be made,” Donahue said. “With the younger guys who came up, it’s been really easy to bond with them the last couple weeks.”
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Stephen Decatur senior Brooks Holloway throws a pitch during Monday's practice at the Berlin school.
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Junior Logan Romberger and senior Delaney Iacona will lead the Stephen Decatur boys’ and girls’ tennis teams, competing in the first singles spots this season.
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 20, 2015) At the end of the 2014 tennis season, Stephen Decatur coaches Jamie Greenwood and Steve Berquist said they were pleased with the progress the underclassmen made. Most of those players have returned this season with a year of varsity experience Jamie Greenwood under their belts. Many of them also took lessons or played in the off-season to improve their game. Both coaches, now in their seventh season leading the program, have 12 players on their respective rosters. Each team returns eight veterans from last season when the boys’ and girls’ teams both Steve Berquist finished with 8-6 records. “We’re a little rusty. We’re knocking the cobwebs off and getting into the swing of things. I think we’ll be competitive this year,” Greenwood said of the Lady Seahawks’ squad.
“We have experience. Three-quarters of the team has played before. We return a lot of girls with [varsity match] court time.” Four of Greenwood’s five singles players graduated. The only one back to compete is senior Delaney Iacona. She will take over the No. 1 spot this season. “Of course there’s pressure. I was second [singles] last year and I could see all the first-seeded people and how good they played,” said Iacona, a member of the team since her freshman year. “Of course it’s kind of nerve-racking, but I have faith the rest of the team will pull through. There are six seniors and we all have really good chemistry and we play well together. There’s a couple new girls so we’re going to try to welcome them with open arms…we’re out here to have fun and see what we can do.” Junior Katie Withers will join Iacona at the top of the singles line-up, followed by newcomer Laila Mirza, a freshman, who will most likely play in the No. 3 spot. Several players will rotate between fourth and fifth singles and first doubles, Greenwood said. As of Monday, that list had yet to be determined. “We want to be competitive in
every match, especially against Bennett, Parkside and Worcester Prep. Those will be our most difficult ones,” Greenwood said. Berquist lost three of his top singles players to graduation. Junior Logan Romberger has stepped up and will lead the Seahawks in the No. 1 singles position this season. “We have some new players this year and a lot of people who are here for their second year, too,” Romberger said. “I’m one of two people who have been on the team for three years. Just knowing the workings of, specifically Bayside [Conference] high school tennis, will help me to show everybody else the ropes. I think our goal is to just win the matches we should win and hopefully get some wins we might not be expected to get.” Although there may be some changes, rounding out the second through fifth singles line-up will be veterans, sophomore Josh Domingo, junior Christian Beres, Jacob Moore, the team’s lone senior, and junior Deep Patel. Most likely competing at first doubles will be juniors Reed Watson and Jake Blosveren. Berquist said the boys are working hard and they all get along well. With a core group returning from 2014, Berquist said this season started off pretty smooth because players are familiar with drills and how practices run. “It’s a tight-knit group that enjoys playing tennis together,” he said. The Seahawks beat all of their opponents last season except for Bennett, Parkside and Worcester Prep. They lost twice to each team. Berquist hopes this season his squad can get a win or two over those teams.
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SD Lady Seahawks want to play for state championship By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 20, 2015) The Stephen Decatur girls’ lacrosse team captured the 3A-2A East Regional title last year and advanced to the state semifinals where the Lady Seahawks were edged out by Oakdale, 10-8. The 2014 team finished 14-3. Of the 19 players on Coach Bob Bob Musitano Musitano’s roster this year, more than half are veterans. They want to get back to the semifinal game and earn a spot in the state championship match. “This year our goal is going to the state championship. I think it’s definitely in our reach,” senior Payton VanKirk, a four-year varsity player, said. VanKirk has committed to play Division I lacrosse for University of Maryland Baltimore County. Decatur’s girls’ soccer team won a Bayside Conference title in the fall, the first since 2003. The girls’ basketball team captured its first conference championship since 1977 a few weeks ago. VanKirk, her sister, Lexie, a
sophomore, and seniors Jillian Petito and Ally Beck played for both teams. The girls, now members of the lacrosse team, are eyeing a third conference title for the year. “I think it would be awesome to get a Bayside championship in three sports this year,” Beck, a four-year member of the team, said. She will play lacrosse for St. Joseph’s University. “It’s going to take a lot of heart and just good energy and everyone ready to give all they have,” she said. As a veteran, Beck will run the Decatur defensive line this season. “I’m one of the older ones on the defensive side and we have a really good keeper [Petito],” she said. “We graduated some girls [on defense] and we also have some injuries. I can help the other girls by teaching them all that I’ve learned [and] telling them to step up and be confident … We have a lot of good athletes and a lot of talent, so we just need to bring it together.” Joining Petito, who is headed to play lacrosse for Division I Mount St. Mary’s, and Beck in the backfield will be newcomers Erin Smith, a junior,
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“This year our goal is going to the state championship. I think it’s definitely in our reach,” Stephen Decatur senior Payton VanKirk, center, said after last Friday's practice. She is guarded by junior Peyton Townsend.
and sophomores Jillian Mitrecic and Victoria Kerkovich. Senior Jenna Leitgeb is currently rehabbing her knee after surgery this past fall, following an injury during the soccer season. Sophomores Rachel Florek and
Sara Mitrecic both saw some time in goal last season and they will play in the cage again this year. Returning in the midfield are the VanKirks and juniors Peyton Townsend and Elle Bargar. Joining See SD Page 34
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SD lacrosse players excited and optimistic about season Continued from Page 33 them will be sophomore Christina Romano and senior Jordan Klebe (midfield/attack), who has committed to Kutztown University. “The midfield looks like it’s going to be strong,” said Musitano, coach of the Seahawks for 12 seasons. “Games are won in the midfield. We have strong, fast players who have been playing together for a long time.” Leading the attack will be sophomore Brigitte Ardis and senior Blair Yesko, who is headed to Sacred Heart to play lacrosse. Sophomore Claire Porter will also take the field on attack. “We’re young, but the talent is there. We have a lot of sophomores and some of them will start this year,” Musitano said. “We’ll see how this
young team responds. They’re raw and they need to learn how to play together.” The Seahawks have a tougher schedule this year. Instead of playing each Bayside Conference team twice, they will only competed against each once. Decatur has added a few out-ofconference opponents to its schedule. “In the past, we’ve breezed through the Bayside then we have tough teams in the postseason. We’re hoping our tougher schedule will help us in the postseason,” Payton VanKirk said. “I think everyone’s energy is really good and it just puts a positive perspective on the season. Our team chemistry right now is looking really good. We’re just excited about that and we’re optimistic about the season.”
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 20, 2015) Approximately 40 girls and 55 boys are participating in outdoor track this spring. Some Stephen Decatur athletes competed in indoor track this winter and/or cross country in the fall, while a number of Seahawks are new to the program. Jody Stigler Fourth-year Coach Jody Stigler said both teams will be strongest in the middistance and distance races. The squads should score points in the field events as well, Stigler said. Snow and rain hampered the Sea-
hawks when pre-season practices began at the beginning of March, but now with the weather finally breaking, the athletes are hard at work. “The times we’ve been outside, we got some good things accomplished,” Stigler said. Leading the girls’ team will be senior Jenna Reimer, who competed in both cross country and indoor track for Decatur. She transferred to the Berlin school from North Penn High School in Pennsylvania at the beginning of the year. Reimer was the top female Decatur runner during the fall cross country season. During indoor track, Reimer captured Bayside Conference titles in the 1,600- and 3,200-meter races. See STIGLER Page 35
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Stigler confident some track newcomers will contribute Continued from Page 34 Stigler said Reimer and senior Parker Harrington were two of the most consistent this year in both cross country and indoor track. They are also two of the veterans whom younger athletes look up to, Stigler said. Reimer will participate in the 1,600- and 3,200-meter events and run in relay races. She has also been practicing the 300-meter hurdles. “I’m definitely having a lot of fun so far and I’m just going to make it a fun season for everyone,” Reimer said. It is her last season and she wants to go out with a bang, she said, which means qualifying for the state championship. Senior Hannah Wilson was the 3A South Region high jump and pole vault champion for outdoor track last year. She is back to compete this season. Also returning are hurdlers, senior Emily Kolarik and junior Emily Cook, the 55-meter hurdles indoor track Bayside titleholder. “We definitely have a lot of strength in distance and hurdles and the jumps. We have people out here [at practice] working hard in the field events and pretty much our whole
cross country team [is competing] outdoors,” Reimer said. “We have a lot of new girls and I’m excited to see who steps up…I think we’ll have a good all-around team this year.” Also helping Parker–the 800meter indoor track Bayside champion, who will most likely compete in the 400, 800, relay races and possibly the 1,600 outdoors–lead the boys’ team will be hurdler Sean VelazquezAlvino and sprinter/hurdler Tripp Ortega, both seniors, and junior pole vaulter Evan Haas. Haas is the 2014 outdoor track 3A South Region pole vault champion. Senior Jake Gaddis is also returning. The four-year cross country and outdoor track athlete plans to compete in the mile and two mile races. He has also been attempting the triple jump. “I think the boys’ team is progressing well. We’ve got a really young team this year, a lot of new and returning sophomores and some new freshmen,” Gaddis said. “I’m looking forward to my last outdoor track season. We’ve got a really nice group this year and I’m excited to be one of the leaders on the team.” There are newcomers on both teams who have shown some potential, Stigler said. He is waiting to see
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Stephen Decatur sophomore Jessica Wharton practices the long jump on Monday at the Berlin school.
how they develop, but is confident some of them will contribute and score points for the Seahawks. Stigler said the goal is for the athletes to be better at the end of the season than they were at the beginning. “If we can put it all together, I think we can have a successful season,” he said. “We’ve got to get points in the events we typically don’t score points in, in the events we struggle with.”
STEPHEN DECATUR SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULES TRACK AND FIELD: Home meets: March 25, April 7, 21 at 4 p.m.; Away meets: March 31 (North Caroline), April 15 (Kent Island) and April 28 (North Caroline), 4 p.m.; May 1, Bayside Conference championship, 2 p.m. at Cambridge-SD BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ TENNIS: March 26: Washington, 4 p.m. (A) March 27: Worcester Prep, 4 p.m. girls (H), boys (A) March 30: Snow Hill, 4 p.m. (H) March 31: Parkside, 4 p.m. (A) April 1: Bennett, 3 p.m. (H) April 7: Wicomico, 4 p.m. (A) April 9: Pocomoke, 4 p.m. (H) April 16: Washington, 4 p.m. (H) April 17: Worcester Prep, 4 p.m. boys (H), girls (A) April 20: Snow Hill, 4 p.m. (H April 22:Parkside, 4 p.m. (H) April 23: Bennett, 4 p.m. (A) April 27: Wicomico, 4 p.m. (H) April 30 Pocomoke, 4 p.m. (A)
GIRLS’ LACROSSE: March 23: Saints Peter & Paul, 4 p.m. (H) March 26: Kent Island, 5:30 p.m. (A) April 8: Easton, 5:30 p.m. (A) April 10: North Caroline, 4 p.m. (H) April 15: Kent County, 4 p.m. (H) April 17: Queen Anne’s, 5:30 p.m. (A) April 20: Cape Henlopen, 5:30 p.m. (H) April 22: Cambridge, 5:30 p.m. (H) April 24: Wicomico, 5 p.m. (A) April 27: Worcester Prep, 4 p.m. (A) April 29: Bennett, 5:30 p.m. (H) May 1: Parkside, 4 p.m. (A) BOYS’ LACROSSE: March 23: Saints Peter & Paul, 4 p.m. (A) March 26: Kent Island, 5:30 p.m. (H) April 8: Easton, 5:30 p.m. (H) April 10: North Caroline, 5:30 p.m. (A) April 15: Kent County, 4 p.m. (A) April 17: Queen Anne’s, 5:30 p.m. (H) April 20: Cape Henlopen, 7 p.m. (A) April 22: Cambridge, 6 p.m. (A)
April 24: Wicomico, 5:30 p.m. (H) April 27: Worcester Prep, 5:30 p.m. (H) April 29: Bennett, 4 p.m. (A) May 1: Parkside, 5:30 p.m. (H) BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL: March 23: Mardela, 4 p.m. (H) March 25: Crisfield, 4 p.m. (A) March 26: Washington, 4 p.m. (H) March 30: Snow Hill, 4 p.m. (A) March 31: Parkside, 4 p.m. (A) April 1: Bennett, 4 p.m. (H) April 7: Wicomico, 4 p.m. (A) April 9: Pocomoke, 4 p.m. (H) April 10: North Caroline, 4 p.m. (A) April 13: Mardela, 4 p.m. (A) April 15: Crisfield, 4 p.m. (H) April 16: Washington, 4 p.m. (A) April 20: Snow Hill, 4 p.m. (H) April 22:Parkside, 4 p.m. (H) April 23: Bennett, 4 p.m. (A) April 27: Wicomico, 4 p.m. (H) April 30: Pocomoke, 4 p.m. (A) May 1: Indian River, 6 p.m. (H) (baseball)
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (March 20, 2015) Owner Gina March is no stranger to retail business, which is apparent when walking into BomShell Boutique, which is located on Ocean Gateway in West Ocean City, and observing a store full of items not found everywhere else. “When I have free time, I travel to shows in New York and search sites for cool accessories,” March said. “I spend a lot of time finding people who hand make their items.” She said she spends the majority of her time finding pieces other stores in the area do not carry. “My first question to vendors are who do you sell to in the area,” she said. “It’s a small community, I don’t want people to see our clothes in other stores.” The women’s clothing store carries dresses, sweaters, tops, bottoms, outerwear, shoes, accessories, bras, camisoles, bandeaus, leggings and gift items such as notepads and shotglasses. “We spend a lot of time bringing in great products at affordable prices and our merchandise has a fast turnover,” March said. “I don’t want the girls to feel guilty about buying an outfit, I want them to love it and buy it because their piece might not be there when they return. We always think about the customers before bringing in an item.” Customer service makes BomShell Boutique stand out from other clothing stores. “We are giving you an experience on what a boutique should be and it has gotten lost through the years,” March said. “We want to know our customers by their first names and be an uplifting, supportive system.” March, originally from Philadelphia, began her career in retail while working for a women’s clothing store in high school. She would go on to work at Nordstrom and Aldo Shoes. After working her way up in the retail business, she received promotions and eventually became a district manager. She left retail for a little while to focus on sales and was transferred to Baltimore, where she met her husband. They moved to Ocean City nine years ago. March started BomShell Boutique as a home business through Facebook in 2012 for fun while raising her four sons. She recalls putting a few pieces of jewelry up on the social media site one summer day and went to the beach. When she returned
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Owner Gina March, left, and employee Nancy Sweeney welcome guests to BomShell Boutique. The unique women’s clothing store changed locations and opened in West Ocean City a few months ago.
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An assortment of accessories are on display at BomShell Boutique in West Ocean City. Owner Gina March looks for suppliers not selling anywhere else.
home, everyone wanted to buy the pieces she posted. She continued to keep posting and in no time, March was selling clothing. Her customers wanted to try on the clothes and after finding out she was local, asked if they could come to her house. March loved the idea and started providing more inventory for the women.
“I literally grew out of my dining room,” she said. “Moms who had a hard time shopping with their kids could come to my house, stay and shop for a few hours, have a cup of coffee and we became friends.” During the holiday season, March had more than 70 women come to her house to shop one night. “Most of the women I did not know and I sat at the counter and See BOMSHELL Page 38
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (March 20, 2015) A recent report issued by the National Association of Realtors explained that “the gap between rental costs and household income is widening to unsustainable levels in many parts of the country, and the situation could worsen unless new home construction meaningfully rises.” NAR’s data is based on income growth, housing costs and changes in the share of renter and owner-occupied households over the past five years in metro areas across the U.S. “In the past five years, a typical rent rose 15 percent while the income of renters grew by only 11 percent,” Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said. “The gap has worsened in many areas as rents continue to climb and the accelerated pace of hiring has yet to give workers a meaningful bump in pay.” Rents in our local area have not been as aggressive as mentioned above, but it is hard to find a rental in Worcester County under $1,000 a month, and rentals do not stay on the market for long. The report also stated that the result has been an unequal distribution of wealth between homeowners and renters, as the renters continue to feel the pinch of increasing housing costs every year, whereas most homeowners are insulated due to 30-year fixed rate mortgages with established monthly payments. The top markets where renters have seen the highest increases in rents since 2009 are: New York (50.7 percent), Seattle (32.38 percent), San Jose, Calif. (25.6 percent) and Denver (24.14 percent). Yun also commented that with rents taking up a large chunk of household income, it is difficult for first-time buyers to save for an adequate down payment. Looking ahead, Yun said a way to relieve housing costs is to increase the supply of new home construction, particularly to entry-level buyers. The article commented that builders have been hesitant since the recession to add supply because of rising construction costs, limited access to credit from local lenders and concerns about the re-emergence of younger buyers. Lauren Bunting is a licensed REALTOR® with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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A selection of some of the clothing items available at BomShell Boutique in West Ocean City.
BomShell Boutique to push online store in coming year Continued from Page 37 wrote orders for two hours straight, the line was out the door, it was the craziest thing,â&#x20AC;? she said. This success told her there was a need in the community for a boutique offering the types of products she enjoys selling. The upstairs portion of her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s building on Racetrack Road in Berlin was vacant and she moved in during the first week of February 2013. BomShell Boutique remained in this location for almost two years.
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March said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This West Ocean City location stood out with Women Sup Â&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201E;Â&#x201D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; ;Ͳ Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2C6; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2014;Â&#x17D;Â&#x17D;Â&#x203A; Â&#x201E;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; porting Women and Yogavibez next Â&#x2018;Â&#x201E; Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022; ĆŹ Â?Â&#x2019;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x203A;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2030;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Ǩ door, it was a good fit.â&#x20AC;? BomShell Boutique moved into the Ocean Creek Plaza on Ocean Â&#x2021; Â&#x192;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2030;Â&#x2021; Â&#x192;Â? 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Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2021; ĆŹ Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2021;Ǥ Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021; Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021; Â&#x192; Â&#x2DC;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013; Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x201D;Â&#x192;Â&#x203A; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2C6; Â&#x2022;Â?Â&#x2039;Â&#x17D;Â&#x17D; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; Â&#x2026;Â&#x160;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021; Â&#x203A;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014;Â&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The visibility from the highway and foot traffic has been tremendous Â&#x2039;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x17D; Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2019;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x203A;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2018;Â?ÇĄ Â&#x2122;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x160; Â&#x2DC;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2022; Â&#x203A;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2C6; Â&#x2021;Â&#x161;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2039;Â? Â?Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x203A; Ď?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2022;Ǥ and we have already seen an increase in visitors and so many new faces,â&#x20AC;? Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D; ÇŁ Â&#x2021; Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021; Â&#x192; Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014;Â?Â&#x2013; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2C6; Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2020;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2019;Â&#x192;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D; Â&#x203A;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; March said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am looking forward to Â&#x2022;Â&#x160;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2122;Â&#x2026;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021; Â&#x203A;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2019;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2039;Â? Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2020;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021; being in West Ocean City for a sumČ&#x2039; Â&#x2019;Â&#x2021;Â? Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x201E;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x201E;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022; Â?Â&#x17D;Â&#x203A;Č&#x152; - Í&#x2C6;͜͡͝ mer season.â&#x20AC;? Many of the familiar faces March Â?Â&#x2019;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x203A;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2013;Â&#x160; Â?Â&#x2026;Â&#x17D;ÇŁ Íł Â&#x2013;Â&#x192;Â&#x201E;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2021; - Í´ Â&#x2026;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2039;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022; - Â&#x2013;Â&#x192;Â&#x201E;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; - Â&#x2019;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2021; ĆŹ Â&#x2020;Â&#x201D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2021; sees browsing through the West ÇŁ Ocean City store were visitors to her Í&#x201E;ͳ͡Ͳ Č&#x2039; Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x201E;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â?Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x201E;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022; Č&#x152; home when she first opened. January and February can be Í&#x201E;ʹ͡Ͳ Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x201E;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022; Č&#x2039; Í&#x201E;ͳͲͲ Â&#x2026;Â&#x192;Â? Â&#x201E;Â&#x2021; Â&#x192;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2019;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; Â&#x152;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2026;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x201E;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2122;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â? ;Ͳ Â&#x2020;Â&#x192;Â&#x203A;Â&#x2022;Č&#x152; tough months for retail stores, especially on the outskirts of a major sum Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2019;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x203A; Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022; Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2019;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x201E;Â&#x203A; Â&#x192;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2021; Â&#x2014;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2022; Â&#x203A;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2022; mer destination, but BomShell Boutique tripled their sales in Janu Â&#x2018; Â&#x2021;Â&#x2030;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2014;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â?Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x192;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2013; ary this year, as compared to 2014. Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022;Â&#x192; Â&#x2021;Â?Â?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; - Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2013;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2039;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D; ͜ͳͲ-ʹͳ;-Ͳͳ͜͜ Â&#x2021;Â&#x161;Â&#x2013;Ǥ ͳͲ͜ Č&#x20AC; Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022;Â&#x192;̡ Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â? Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x203A;ǤÂ&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2030; BomShell Boutique has been online for about a year, which allows the store to ship packages all over the United States. March said her audi Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2014;Â&#x2022; Â&#x192; Â&#x2122;Â&#x2122;Â&#x2122;Ǥ Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â? 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â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year we will place more emphasis in developing our online store,â&#x20AC;? March said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When people walk into our store the first impression is our personal experience. Online we can only give so much and they are not able to feel the clothes. Our goal is to have our online presence as strong as the store.â&#x20AC;? The online store has free shipping for orders more than $50 and customers can exchange for a different size. The store has a strong presence on Facebook and Instagram, where they posts new arrivals and have giveaways on both sites once a week. Since her staff has gotten larger, March has more time to focus on her customers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I work with the girls and style them,â&#x20AC;? March said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Customer service is a number one priority. We will do anything and everything including alterations.â&#x20AC;? She will go out to womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s houses and help them style outfits with the clothes they have in their closets. In addition, she tries to host a â&#x20AC;&#x153;girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nightâ&#x20AC;? every month. The store will host private shopping parties where women can bring their friends and intimately shop. The hostess will receive a gift card for free clothes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It means a lot they want to come and shop with us,â&#x20AC;? March said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to make a homey, comfortable and enjoyable experience. Bring your kids, we will hold and play with them while you shop.â&#x20AC;? BomShell Boutique is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours will be extended once the season is in full swing.
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Mione’s Pizza, a favorite of locals and tourists alike, will be expanding into Ocean City this year, with a second location at 67th Street bayside, where the Old English Fish, Chips and Chicken restaurant now stands. Owners expect to have the new store open by May.
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Taking a break from slinging pies, from left, are Stanislav Belash, Gerald Milite and Michael Musiani of Mione’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant, in the Tanger Outlets in West Ocean City.
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WOC’s Mione’s Pizza to jump over bridge onto 67th Street Continued from Page 39 pizzeria, in the Tanger Outlets, started in Brooklyn, spent some time in Whitehall, Pa. and landed in Ocean City in 1998. Now, in the first change since then, the family has decided to dip their toe into the ocean. They plan to open a second restaurant in the 67th Street TownCenter where the Old English Fish, Chips and Chicken was formerly located. “We didn’t really have plans to expand, but our customers kept saying we should be on the island,” owner Carl Mione said. But that’s about as far as he’s willing to go. “Everything is going to remain exactly the same,” Mione said, which means giant signs behind the counter listing the menu, a large display of different pizza slice options in front for customers to see, and a loud, infectious and jovial atmosphere between employees, many of whom have been with the eatery for a number of years. Mione said his father, Antonino, 72, would still be making the pizza
dough each morning. “He came to America when he was 15, and had a bunch of jobs. The one he stuck with was pizza,” Mione said. Mione’s parents opened a pizza shop in Brooklyn, and eventually moved it to a mall in Pennsylvania until the mall was demolished. Knowing they would have to abandon that business, Mione said they leveraged a relationship with the Cordish Company, a Baltimore-based property management company who turned them on to the Ocean City area. The rest is history until this latest move. “We didn’t find a place that spoke to us in Delaware or elsewhere in Ocean City, it just never happened for us, and then we found this place and everything seemed right,” Mione said. “It’s all family oriented. My wife, Angie or I will be going back and forth between the stores. It’s the real deal,” he said. The new shop is expected to open in early May.
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A postcard with the date Sept. 17, 1928 shows the old Atlantic United Methodist Church. The picture was most likely taken in 1927 and on a Sunday, since the men on the sidewalk appear to be dressed in their “Sunday best.” The church, located on the corner of Baltimore Ave. and Fourth Street in Ocean City, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.
Atlantic United Methodist Church marks 100 years
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (March 20, 2015) Atlantic United Methodist Church, on the corner of Baltimore Ave. and Fourth Street, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with a variety of events planned including a community Hymn Sing on Sunday, March 22 at 4 p.m. It will feature choirs from Methodist churches in the area including Bethany United, Community Church of Ocean Pines and Friendship United Methodist Church. Listen to the bell choir, clarinet and flute while joining along with the hymns sung by the congregation and choirs. An offering will be received and a reception will follow the program. The church’s “Generations of Generosity” themed anniversary will continue with its big celebration on Sunday, Oct. 18 where former ministers and members will participate in a larger service and reception. Two additional activities planned are a family fun night on May 17 and a morning service on Sept. 27 will welcome the Bishop of the United Methodist conference, Peggy Johnson. Atlantic United Methodist Church’s anniversary date is April 25, 1915. On this date, more than 65 local community members gathered and passed a resolu-
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This picture was taken in the 1950s of Atlantic United Methodist Church on Fourth Street before it was torn down and a new one was built.
tion to request the Wilmington Conference establish a Methodist Church in Ocean City and to send a pastor to serve the congregation. Charles Spry was appointed pastor and paid $650 a year. The church was originally named the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Ocean City, but was changed for unknown reasons around 1940, according to Atlantic United Methodist Church’s Choir Director, June Todd. Charter members of the church include family names engraved in the history of Ocean City, such as Cropper, Hastings, Mumford, Parsons and Powell. “The families have kept the church
going all these years. There are generations of local names who started the church down to their grandchildren still coming every week,” said Todd. Land was purchased for $2,000 and the construction of the church was completed in 1919. Before completion, members held services on Third Street at the Bamboo Apartments. Aid was received from the Centenary movement fund of the Methodist Episcopal Church and $10,000 was raised by 1923. Records show the church was free from debt by 1944. A parsonage was built in 1929 and additional facilities were added for SunSee CHURCH Page 42
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (March 20, 2015) Ocean City’s third annual Finnegan’s Wake will be held Saturday, March 21, from 5-9 p.m. in Seacrets’ Morley Hall. The mock Irish funeral will include happy hour drink prices, live Irish music and food, and a wailing contest. The event is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Worcester County Developmental Center. “It’s a unique event. No one else has a Finnegan’s Wake in the area, complete with a funeral procession and great entertainment,” said WCDC Executive Director Jack Ferry. “People get dressed up and have a lot of fun. In addition, it is a great time for a great cause by helping people with intellectual disabilities.” The wake will begin at 5:15 p.m. with the Ocean City Pipe and Drum Band leading the mock funeral procession of Tim Finnegan, along with clergy members, mourners and pallbearers. Once the procession ends, Finnegan’s casket will be placed at its viewing site in the 49th Street venue, where mourners will have the chance to tell him a funny story or joke for $1. The goal is to raise Finnegan from the dead by making him laugh. If the joke teller succeeds, he or she will win a free drink. Following the Irish tradition of hiring professional keeners to cry or wail for the departed, a contest will take place with the most enthusiastic wailer taking home a $50 prize. The Irish Lads will be headlining Finnegan’s Wake, in addition to an appearance by the Bethany Jubilee Trio. The Irish Lads have been playing traditional and authentic Irish folk music since 1978. Since the band’s inception, the group has produced five albums, performed on cruises, shared the stage with legendary performers, and a broadcasting out of Ireland has brought their music to audiences worldwide, Ferry said. Around 150 people attended last year’s event, which raised $3,700 for the Friends of Worcester County Developmental Center, which provides employment opportunities, day habilitation training, residential services and community-based support for adults with developmental disabilities in Worcester, Somerset and Wicomico counties. Money raised during last year’s event went to client services such as adaptive equipment, therapeutic riding lessons, Christmas presents and an outing to a Shorebirds game, Ferry said. “Once they come and see the clients, it’s all over,” said Cathy Gallagher, president of the Friends of the Worcester County Developmental Center, which See WAKE Page 44
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“We were fortunate to save the stained glass windows because people missed not having them in the sanctuary,” said Atlantic United Methodist Church’s Choir Director, June Todd. Currently, these windows are in the Fourth Street church’s chapel.
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Continued from Page 41 day school and fellowship activities. The church’s hall and kitchen were built in 1951. The church had standard Methodist architecture and matched the same style of other Methodist churches in Selbyville, Del. and the religion’s birthplace in Kalida, Ohio, according to Ocean City historian, George Hurley. After viewing an old photograph, Hurley remembered during recess between Sunday school and the main church service, the steps under the bell tower were a favorite gathering spot for male smokers. “I recall quite vividly sharing a time of smoking on those steps with Dr. Nathaniel Thomas and Alfred Harman (both pipe smokers) and myself,” Hurley said in an email to Todd. Fundraising church dinners were held during the 1950s in the preacher’s basement. The Building and Planning Committee of Atlantic United Methodist Church began making preparations for building the current church in 1961 after Pastor Ralph Minker found termites in the foundation. Hensel Fink was the architect and George Cropper, Inc. was given the contract for construction. The original church was completely torn down and a more contemporary style architecture was adopted. “We were fortunate to save the stained glass windows because people missed not having them in the sanctuary,” Todd recalls. A chapel was built inside the current church, which holds many “beloved items” from the original church including the stained glass windows, which were donated by the congregations’ lifelong followers. The pulpit and baptismal front are other treasures from the old church also in the chapel. The church was completed in June 1962 with a service celebrating the laying of the cornerstone on Aug. 26. Cropper rushed to complete the church in time for his daughter, Jackie’s wedding on Aug. 18 and carpenters were still working on the pews the night of her rehearsal. The cross above the altar was a gift from Cropper in honor of his
daughter’s marriage, Todd said. During the 1960s, Pastor Richard Gibson held services at three area churches in Ocean City, Bethany Beach and Taylorville. In addition, church dinners started to grow in attendance. The church became well known for its chicken and dumpling dinners. In addition, members of the church specializing in oyster fritters, greens and ice cream started making food for fundraisers. Soup sales started to take off during this time and the church continues to offer a soup and sandwich fundraiser monthly every winter. The thrift shop was organized and opened in the late 1960s. During the 1970s, Todd helped organize a small bazaar and assisted in publishing a cookbook to raise money. Also, an annual fashion show was added to fundraising efforts. In 1989, Todd thought it would be great to have a pipe organ in the church and started to raise money along with other members. After many pledges, fundraisers and phone calls they were able to purchase a new organ. To Todd’s surprise, the plaque read, “Given to the glory of God and in honor of June Rose Todd, organist since 1962 by the members and friends of Atlantic United Methodist Church.” In 1997, an addition was added onto the church, which provided a new, larger choir room. The thrift shops current location was constructed and an education building rounded out the renovations. The churches mission statement reads “Atlantic is an outpost of the kingdom of God in Ocean City, Maryland called to build disciples for Jesus Christ.” On that note, the church has a strong mission program and its members are active in helping others in the community. They participate in a backpack program where snacks, cereals and fruits are packaged for 38 underprivileged children every Thursday. In addition, they have flea markets and are active with Helping Hands in Worcester County three times a week. See SEVERAL Page 44
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (March 20, 2015) Homeowners have the opportunity to browse through more than 200 exhibits of products and services this weekend
during the 31st annual Home, Condo and Outdoor Show at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. “Everyone has to live some place and it’s where we spend the majority of the time when we are not working.
This is the place to go and see the latest and greatest or traditional products,” said show creator, Mike Wicklein. “Take your time and shop around; it’s all under one roof.” See HOME Page 46
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Home, Condo and Outdoor Show this wknd. Continued from Page 45 Thousands of ideas or products for kitchens, baths, furnishing, accessories, energy conservation, water treatment, security, financial services and outdoor living can be found at the show. Wicklein explained how the same products can be compared between different vendors to find the best fit for the customer at a reasonable price. “Vendors will have money saving specials going on all weekend long,” he said. There will be experts on hand to
give tips, advice and ideas on decorating, remodeling, accessorizing, renovating, landscaping or building a home. “Donaway Furniture’s supplier has been on hand at the show to talk with customers about how their mattresses and carpets are actually made,” Wicklein said. There will be 33 new vendors at the show this year including Vantage Resort Realty, Sposato Landscape, Royal Plus Flooring, Backyard Builders and Eastern Shore Porch & Patio. “Every year we gain and lose a few
vendors. It keeps the show fresh,” Wicklein said. The show partners with the art and craft fair, which offers a variety of unique and creative gifts made by the artists. Last year, close to 8,000 people attended the annual event, and weather is a factor in the numbers. It is always a guess as to how many people show up, he said. The first show brought in about 2,500 and their largest turnout was 17,000 people. In addition, the show will feature free drawings and door prizes including a 50/50 raffle drawing hosted by
Temple Bat Yam. “Each vendor has their own specials. Go to the show and see what each has to offer,” Wicklein said. The show will take place today, Friday, from 12-6 p.m.; Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 22, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There is a $7 admission fee for adults; seniors (55 and older) and students (14-22) get in for $6. Also, military, police, fire personnel with their ID and children 13 and under get in free. For more information visit www.oceanpromotions.info/march.php.
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Local Ultimate Frisbee pro takes bronze at tourney
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Alex “AJ” Jacoski makes a layout catch during the 2015 Beach Ultimate World Championship held in Dubai, UAE last week. Jacoski, a West Ocean City resident, played with the Boracay Dragons team from the Philippines and placed third.
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By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (March 20, 2015) Traveling with the “Beach Ultimate Kings of Asia,” West Ocean City resident Alex “AJ” Jacoski helped his team, the Boracay Dragons from the Philippines, take third place during last week’s World Championships, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Jacoski said he would relish the opportunity to compete in the Ultimate Frisbee tournament representing the USA, but having such a close working relationship with the Boracay Dragons, he felt it impossible to refuse their invitation. He was flown out to practice and trained with the team and, in turn, he sponsored their trip to compete in the Ocean City Beach Classic last year. Boracay is located about 200 miles south of Manila where the average temperature is in the mid-to high 80s and the average low is in the upper 70s. Members of the Dragons team live, play and practice together every day. “They came out of nowhere eight years ago and have finished second at the last two Beach World Championships, held every four years,” Jacoski said. “They are underdogs and fell to two powerhouse nations [Australia and U.S.] and have become crowd favorites. They live on a tropical island and train full-time on the beach, so their speed on the sand is unmatched and revered.” This year, the Dragons met the U.S.A. in the semifinals. The game went down to the wire, with the U.S.A. winning on a sudden death or “universe” point. “With so much on the line, there started to be a lot of calls,” Jacoski said. Officiating in Beach Ultimate, like its turf counterpart, is player driven. Some tournaments and pro leagues use referees or observers, but in the majority of games it is the players making the calls. With emotions running high both teams decided to take a “Spirit of the Game” break, where both squads gathered in one huddle and began talking out the issues they were seeing on the field. These breaks are usually only for a short time, but this one lingered for seven minutes, he said. “That doesn’t happen in any other sport, and it’s a true sign of sportsmanship and conflict resolution,” Jacoski said. The United States went on to win the division, and the Dragons bested Canada to take the bronze medal. Twenty-five countries were represented and approximately 1,100 players participated on 71 teams. With his tournament season finished and his second season with American Ultimate Disc League professional team, D.C. Breeze, starting in early April, Jacoski is turning his attention back to Ocean City. Pickup game ideas are already circulating among regular players because of See ULTIMATE Page 48
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Ultimate Frisbee leagues, FOOD FOR THOUGHT games planned in OC, Berlin Chutney adds color, brings out layers of flavor in food Continued from Page 47 the warmer weather. Jacoski also heads up Ocean City Beach Ultimate and several regular pickup leagues in Ocean City and Berlin. “Not many places [you] get to play on the beach and on turf; we have a very special thing here,” Jacoski said. “Our beach is perfect: scenic, soft sand and a beautiful ocean to cool (and clean) off in after hot, sandy games.” Beach Ultimate is an offshoot of the game invented on turf in the U.S.A. during the late 1960s. It was recently recognized as its own sport with different strategy, field size and techniques. Beach Ultimate is often favored by older players because the softer playing surface reduces the chance of injury. Ocean City Beach Ultimate is Ja-
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coski’s brainchild, launched in 2014 with a June 4 –Aug. 6 season capped by a tournament, the Ocean City Beach Classic. Patterned after larger tournaments in Wildwood, N.J. and Boracay, Philippines, the Ocean City Beach Classic last year featured 11 teams. The greater Ocean City area had players featured on at least four of those teams, with two of them made up entirely of locals. “Please see our website www.ocbeachultimate.com or search Ocean City Beach Ultimate on Facebook for details on the upcoming season,” Jacoski said. “The game requires a lot of running, a positive attitude and an open mind. Ultimate blends skills from many other sports so any experience will help you. New people start every year, from high school to players in their 50s.”
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By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (March 20, 2015) Researching the summation of a chef has left me in sort of a “stew.” Countless aspects such as talent, creativity and the art of presentation are covered, but one important fact seems to have slipped through the cracks of recognition. Consistency is significant and one of the main reasons customers keep coming back. Business-to-customer, B2C, is the relationship between a business and customer. A knowledgeable chef understands the need of a customer and in turn uses this as a platform to express a particular culinary point of view. Enticing diners to feast on the fruits of one’s labor is fundamental if attainment is to be achieved. There must be a market for one’s style of cooking; otherwise, purpose becomes a vision of personal gratification. Satisfaction signifies delec-
table food which results in gross profits. These four phases are important and represent the businessto-consumer process which is necessary for growth and opportunity. Preparing a menu during the transition of seasons can be tricky because the margin of choices is reduced. The frigid temperatures of winter have subsided, but spring has not fully blossomed so the interim needs careful consideration. Chutney is the perfect addition that bridges the shores of variance through ingenuity and zest. Many people believe chutneys to be an English invention, but the dish originated in northern India around the 15th and 16th century. Chutney is essentially a condiment that is presented at meals that not only adds color, but also brings out the layers of flavor in everything from grilled meats to vegetarian delights. Common ingredients include garlic, onions, ginger, peppers, tamarind, coriander, cumin, fenugreek and turmeric. Vinegars and See SWEET Page 50
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The Ocean City Pipe and Drum Band performs at Shenanigan’s Irish Pub on Fourth Street and the Boardwalk on St. Patrick’s Day.
Betty Lou Lyons, left, and Susan Caldwell grab a couple cold ones to toast St. Patrick at Shenanigan’s Irish Pub, March 17.
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Ally Holden, left, and Becca Bruns enjoy their St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at Shenanigan’s Irish Pub on Tuesday.
Shirley and Jim Watkins take in the St. Patrick’s Day festivities at Shenanigan’s Irish Pub on Fourth Street, Tuesday.
Roy and Rhonda Shaw enjoy the festivities at 45th Street Village last Saturday as part of the annual Sham Jam, a St. Patrick’s Day festival to raise money for the families of fallen firefighters.
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Ocean City FOOLS (Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society) members, from left, Dave Carr, Tim Jerscheid, Dave Williams and Jason Bloom welcome St. Pat’s revelers to the annual Sham Jam at 45th Street Village last Saturday night.
Partying for a good cause, from left, are Rich Wojciechowski, Chris Fowler and Mike Tewey at last Saturday’s Sham Jam at 45th Street Village, which benefits the Ocean City FOOLS chapter and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Sweet, savory and spicy chutney available Continued from Page 48 citrus juices are added to top the spectrum of piquancy. Most grocery stores carry chutney, but the beauty lies in creating unique combinations of flavors and textures that parlays with one’s featured dish. It can be prepared with vegetables, fruits, spices and herbs. Chutney ranges from sweet, savory, or spicy and the condiment has the texture very similar to jam. Chutney can be served cold, room temperature or hot and freezes very well. It is important to use nonreactive bowls, pots and utensils made of materials such as glass or wood. Aluminum, copper and iron should be avoided as they will affect the taste and color of the chutney. Chutney is an innovative accompaniment to meatballs, chicken nuggets and roast pork. It is also a
great way to add to the beautification and sophistication of cheese offerings. We must not forget cookouts; presenting guests with tasty options as opposed to traditional condiments makes for a more memorable occasion. In addition, the tangy relish makes great gifts for entertaining. In other words, the uses of chutney are endless and limited to one’s imagination. Pineapple, apple and currant chutney is colorful and a refreshing way to bring in the spring. The following recipe does have a “kick,” so if one’s palette is sensitive to heat, an adjustment to the crushed red pepper seeds may be necessary. Easter is around the corner and menu planning is in full swing. Pineapple, apple and currant chutney is mouthwatering and a perfect pairing with holiday ham.
Pineapple, Apple and Currant Chutney
Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 large cloves garlic, minced 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper; stem removed, seeded and chopped 4 teaspoons freshly grated ginger 1 ½ cups orange juice 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper seeds 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 cup dried currants 2/3 cup golden raisins 1 fresh pineapple; peeled, cored and chopped 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, seeded and chopped
1. In a large nonstick sauté pan, melt unsalted butter over mediumlow heat. 2. Add garlic, onions and sauté until translucent. 3. Add bell pepper, ginger, orange juice, red pepper seeds, brown sugar, white vinegar, mustard seeds, coriander, cumin and cook for 5 minutes. 4. When the chutney is starting to thicken, add raisins and currants and allow mixture to reduce by half, constantly stirring. 5. Turn the heat to medium, add pineapple and apples, and cook covered for 5 minutes. Uncover and sauté chutney for another 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Secret Ingredient - Trust. “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it is not the same river and he’s not the same man.” – Heraclitus
Guests who attend the Empty Bowl Project Soup Dinner on Saturday, March 21 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street will receive a handcrafted ceramic bowl to take home as reminder of all of the empty bowls in the world.
Empty Bowl Soup Dinner at OC arts center, Saturday
(March 20, 2015) The Art League of Ocean City and Diakonia have partnered to help fight hunger as the two local nonprofits host the Empty Bowl Soup Dinner at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 21, from 5-8 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $20 and includes soup, bread, dessert and a ceramic soup bowl, handcrafted by volunteers at the arts center. Seating is continuous from 5-8 p.m., and reservations are not required. Five local restaurants will provide the soup and desserts: Fager’s Island/Atlantic Hotel, Pickles Pub, Liquid Assets, BJ’s on the Water and Bull on the Beach. The project is sponsored by First Shore Federal Bank. Throughout January and Febru-
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RAINY RUN The wet and windy conditions didn't stop more than 850 runners, representing 18 states, from participating in the fifth annual St. Patty’s Day 5K run, presented by OC Tri-Running Sports Inc. on the Ocean City Boardwalk last Saturday.
ary, volunteers handmade one-of-akind ceramic bowls in the pottery studio at the Ocean City Center for Arts. Guests who come to dine at the soup dinner will receive one of these original bowls to take home as reminder of all of the empty bowls in the world. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit Diakonia, a local nonprofit that has been helping individuals and families in Worcester County
and the Lower Shore for more than 40 years by providing shelter, food, clothing and the resources to rebuild their lives. Proceeds also benefit the programs at the Ocean City Center for the Arts. The event will include silent and Chinese auctions of prizes that include gift certificates to local businesses and pieces of art donated by the community. The Ocean City Center for the Arts
at 502 94th Street is the home of the Art League of Ocean City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the visual arts in the Ocean City area through education, exhibits, scholarships, programs and community art events. The arts center is supported by memberships, corporate and civic funding, donations and sales of art. More information is available at www.artleagueofoceancity.org or by calling 410-524-9433.
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Sons of Italy of OC present fifth Italian festival
(March 20, 2015) For the fifth year, the Sons of Italy of Ocean City and St. Luke/St. Andrew churches are bringing families and friends together for a day of food, games and music. Last year’s participants and new guests are welcome to stop by St. Andrew’s hall on 144th Street and Sinepuxent Ave. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 21. “Our first festival in 2010 drew about 800 people,” said Sal Castorina, president of the Sons of Italy Lodge 2474 in Ocean City. “Last year we counted over 1,300 visitors. The community has made this a big success. We are very appreciative of its support.” According to Castorina, revenue from the event has increased every year. “Proceeds from the festival benefit St. Luke Catholic Church and local charities supported by our lodge,” he said. In the past, the lodge has donated money to organizations such as Worcester County G.O.L.D., The Justin House in Bethany Beach, Del. Home of the Brave and Diakonia. In addition, the lodge awards three $1,250 college scholarships to one student each year from Stephen Decatur, Indian River and Sussex Central high schools. During Christmas and Easter, the organization donates food, gifts and toys to needy families through Worcester G.O.L.D. Of course, no festival would be complete without food and music. Ravioli and meatball platters, meatball and sausage subs, freshly made cannoli, minestrone soup and wine, soda and beer are just a few of the tempting items on the menu. Zeppoles, the traditional St. Joseph’s Day cake, are available in honor of the saint for whom the festival was planned. St. Joseph is the patron saint of workers, the Universal Catholic Church and Sicily. During the seven-hour event, music will be performed by Baltimore’s Mario Monaldi Band. According to Castorina, the group was a big hit last year. They cover a wide range of music genre and many Italian favorites. People love to get up and dance to their music, he said. “To accommodate more diners, we have expanded the eating area this year,” Castorina said. “To do this, we rearranged the hall and moved the Chinese and silent auctions next to the main hall.” In addition, games for children and adults will once again be provided. Religious items, Italian clothing and cookbooks containing family recipes from lodge members will be on sale. Contact Al DiOrio at 302-4301004 or Castorina at 302-436-2146 for more information.
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Bowl for Kids’ Sake Sunday in OC (March 20, 2015) Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake is appealing to the community to support Bowl for Kids’ Sake presented by Whiting-Turner, the organization’s largest annual fundraiser, which raises money needed to carefully pair volunteer mentors with Maryland’s youth in professionally supported, long-term mentoring relationships and youth development workshops. After more than 40 years, Bowl for Kids’ Sake has become Big Brothers Big Sisters’ largest national fundraiser, engaging more than half a million people across the country. Teams of six can register online at www.biglittle.org/bowl2015, then choose an event date, set a team goal and start fundraising. Each participant is asked to raise $50 in donations; this amount provides Big Brothers Big Sis-
ters of the Greater Chesapeake with the necessary resources to support children in its programs. The fundraising period, which kicked off at the end of January, culminates in bowling celebrations at local events, sponsored by Delmarva Power, on Sunday, March 22 from 1-3 p.m. at OC Lanes on 72nd Street in Ocean City and Wednesday, April 8 from 6:15-8:15 p.m. at Cherokee Lanes in Salisbury. Each person will receive two hours of bowling, shoe rentals, food, drinks and a commemorative Tshirt. Prizes will be awarded to the top fundraiser, the top fundraising team and highest bowling score. “Bowl for Kids’ Sake presented by Whiting-Turner brings the whole community together in support of a positive future for Maryland’s youth,” said Terry Hickey, president and CEO of Big
Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake. “No matter how someone chooses to be involved–bowler, team captain, sponsor or donor–each person has a hand in helping to start a child on the right path as every dollar raised stays in our community.” As the nation’s largest mentoring network, the organization holds itself accountable for helping children achieve positive measurable outcomes including educations success, avoidance of risky and delinquent behaviors, improved relationships, higher aspirations and greater confidence. Donor funds, such as those raised through Bowl for Kids’ Sake help to continue the support of these outcomes. Those interested in fundraising or donating to the event can visit www.biglittle.org/bowl2015 to register a team or donate.
AIA hosts famous storms program
FALCON HONORED Sgt. Jamie Falcon of the Ocean City Beach Patrol, right, receives a National Meritorious Act Award from Maryland United States Lifesaving Association representative, Tom Perry, for helping a 14-month-old child who was choking on a potato chip last summer during a lifeguard competition in Virginia Beach, Va.
BRAIN LESSON Sixth grade Life Science students are learning about the parts of the brain. Pictured with Worcester Prep Middle School science teacher Lindsey MacWha, from left, are Carly Young, Bailey Holmes and Sydney Stebenne.
(March 20, 2015) Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), the Friends Group of Assateague Island National Seashore (ASIS), will host “The Road to Assateague Part 1: Famous Storms of Assateague,” Saturday March 21. Start the morning with coffee and refreshments at 9:30 a.m. prior to the program which will begin at 10 a.m. Discover how Mother Nature shaped the fate of Assateague Island National Seashore; eliminated plans for development, and led to the creation of the National Park. Presenter Christopher Seymour, retired National Park Service Ranger who spent 20 of his 33 years as a naturalist/park interpreter at Assateague, will revisit three major storms of the last century and their impacts on the island: 1) The August 1933 storm that wiped out seven blocks of the southern part of Ocean City, created the inlet, and resulted in the jetty system that has been starving Assateague of sand for more than 80 years; 2) The Ash Wednesday storm of 1962 that destroyed most, but not all of the developer’s houses on Assateague Island; and 3) the 1992 Nor’easter, the effects of which caused the park to close for three months. This program is presented by the Friends Group in conjunction with the yearlong 50th anniversary celebration of Assateague Island National Seashore, which was created in 1965. Meet at the Assateague Island Visitor Center located at 11800 Marsh View Lane, Berlin, Md. 21811. The Assateague Island Alliance, a 501(c)3 organization, is a Friends Group to benefit Assateague Island National Seashore. AIA financially supports educational, interpretive, scientific and recreational programs. All funds raised by AIA are for the direct benefit of Assateague Island National Seashore. Donations are tax-deductible. For more information, call 443-6143547 or email outreachAIA@gmail.com.
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HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 March 20: Ladies Night w/DJ Bill T March 21: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. March 22: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m. March 26: Opposite Directions, 6-10 p.m.
Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Road West Ocean City 410-213-1841 March 20: Dust n Bones, 8 p.m. March 22: Going Coastal, 3 p.m. JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-524-7499 Every Wednesday: Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys March 20: Blake Haley, 8 p.m. to midnight March 21: OHO, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB
HARPOON HANNA’S Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525 302-539-3095 March 20: Dave Hawkins, 6-10 p.m. March 21: Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m. March 25: Bobby Burns, 3-6 p.m.
THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB
In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 March 20-21: First Class, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 March 20: Kaleb Brown, 6-10 p.m. Kaleb Brown
WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 March 20: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road Berlin 410-641-0600 March 21: Tear the Roof Off, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; New Dawn Duo, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 Every Friday: Bob Hughes, 6-10 p.m. FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-5500 March 20: DJ RobCee, 9 p.m.; Naked Nation, 9:30 p.m. March 21: DJ RobCee, 9 p.m.; The Loop, 9:30 p.m. March 22: Everett DJ RobCee Spells, brunch
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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 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-6642896 / 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. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. Like us on Facebook. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ CLADDAGH ON THE SHORE, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del 302-537-4200 / claddaghontheshore.com / $ - $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children's menu / Full bar / Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere, specializing in steaks and seafood. Open for breakfast and dinner. Reservations accepted, childrens menu and take-out available. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / 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. ■ GALAXY 66 BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / $$-$$$ / V-M-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Contemporary restaurant offering light fare and full entrees. Award- winning wine list, signature drinks and cocktails. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / We have proudly served Ocean City, Maryland for over 40 years. Known for All You Can Eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HIGH STAKES BAR & GRILL, Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 / $-$$ / V-MAE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live entertainment. ■ HOBBIT, 81st Street Bayside in Rivendell Condo, Ocean City 410-524-8100 / www.thehobbitrestaurant.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended / Full bar / Open daily from 5-10 p.m., bar menu. Full service bar with happy hour Sunday through Thursday, 5-7 p.m. Ocean City's most complete dining experience. Breathtaking bay views with inventive American Cuisine. Outdoor dining available. ■ HOOTERS, Route 50 & Keyser Point Rd., West Ocean City 410-213-1841 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Full bar / Hooters makes you happy at our year round restaurant and bar. Open Daily at 11 a.m. Enjoy our new menu with enjoyable juicy burgers, garden fresh salads, wings with 12 delicious sauces and signature seafood entrees. We have a great line of Hooters apparel. Large parties are welcome. Please call for private party information. Carry out available. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @hootersocmd. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to serve delicious, beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites - Johnny’s Special, Neptune’s Seafood Feast Pizza, and MD Blue Crab. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Coldest draft beer in town served in a chilled mug. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or
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delivery til 4 a.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ KY WEST BAR & RESTAURANT, 5401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ky West is becoming the local's fine dining and casual fare destination. Ocean City's best veal chop, the freshest seafood and great pasta dishes. Our experienced chefs deliver the finest in cuisine nightly. Ky West has a fine dining side, as well as a beautiful bar best described as New York funky chic. Whether you chill out on our sofas, hang in the bar, or grab a table, Ky West will provide excellent food & drink for a great dining adventure. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443 664 5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / We are the locals favorite serving lunch and dinner. Longboard Cafés menu offers unparalleled flare from the lite fare to dinner entrees — offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads … even a popular "veggies" menu featuring their famous wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with the finest ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MERMAID COVE PUB, 33195 Lighthouse Road, Williamsville, West Fenwick, Del. 302436-0122 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Full bar / Get ship-wrecked at the Mermaid Cove with pub, drink and food specials daily. Lump crab cakes, rock and mahi tacos, fried oyster sandwiches and platters are among the items to choose from. Breakfast served weekends. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Take-out available. ■ OCEAN CITY BREWING COMPANY, 56th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6682 / www.ocbrewingcompany.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / 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. Now offering gourmet breakfast, Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m. to noon. ■ OCEAN SIDE SUB SHOP, 205 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-539-5388 / www.oceansidefenwick.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Serving pizza, subs, cheese steaks and munchies to locals and visitors for more than 30 years. Open for lunch and dinner. Takeout available. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Tuesday, twopiece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000 / www.carouselhotel.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., featuring a wide variety of entrees, seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ SIMMER TIME, Rt. 54, Fenwick Island, next to Mio Fratello 302-436-2266 / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Fondue and more in an intimate atmosphere; small and large parties.
■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-5398710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual Waterfront - The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club in an all new gorgeous Bayfront Setting, specializing in Coastal Cuisine. Serving Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch/ Inside Outside Dining areas. Open-Air Bar and Live Entertainment. Check website for special events. Open Thursday through Sunday. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Huge menu; something for everyone. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. The best happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER, South Division Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-3501; 3rd Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-2599; 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken and Seafood now served — fresh breaded and cooked to order. Available at South Division, 41st and 70th St locations. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City, 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian Style Restaurant, with great menu including Pasta, Wood Fired Pizzas, appetizers, plus Full Italian Deli with heros and catering for take outs. ■ TWININGS LOBSTER SHANTY, Rt. 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-2305 / www.twiningsshanty.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations suggested / Children's menu / Full bar / A funky little place at the edge of town. Features classic New England fare, with lobsters, steaks and burgers. Open for lunch and dinner. ■ 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. 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 / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. An elegant oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily 7:30am to 9:00pm (Fri & Sat to 10pm). Also featuring Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / 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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FRI. March 20
SAT. March 21
HOME, CONDO & OUTDOOR SHOW AND ART & CRAFT SHOW — Ocean City con-
HOME, CONDO & OUTDOOR SHOW AND ART & CRAFT SHOW — Ocean City convention
vention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, noon to 6 p.m. Hundreds of pros offering thousands of ideas … decorating, remodeling, accessorizing, renovating, landscaping and building a home. Additional show highlights include show “specials” and bargains, the Art & Craft Fair, free drawings and door prizes. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors (55+) and students (14-22) and free to children 13 and younger and military, police and fire with ID. Info: Ocean Promotions, 410213-8090 or events@oceanpromotions. info.
center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hundreds of pros offering thousands of ideas … decorating, remodeling, accessorizing, renovating, landscaping and building a home. Additional show highlights include show “specials” and bargains, the Art & Craft Fair, free drawings and door prizes. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors (55+) and students (14-22) and free to children 13 and younger and military, police and fire with ID. Info: Ocean Promotions, 410-2138090 or events@oceanpromotions.info.
BINGO — Knights of Columbus, 9901
Church Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 5-8 p.m. There will also be a Ticket Drop Auction, silent auction and raffle. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. Proceeds benefit Camp Possibilities. Tickets: Katie, 410-251-4793; Corey, 410-251-0626; or Corey@spaghettiforpossibilities.org. List of auction items: www.SpaghettiForPossibilities.org. Gluten free pasta will be available.
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: 410-5247994.
WINE TASTING AND CHINESE AUCTION — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 4-7 p.m. Variety of wine samples, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, desserts, coffee, tea and soft drinks. Proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Scholarship Fund. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased from any Kiwanis member or by calling Ralph Chinn at 410-208-6719. Info: Mike Evans, 443-547-4865 or www.kiwanisofopoc.com.
ANNUAL ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT —
Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department, main station. Door open at 7 p.m., games begin at 8 p.m. Cash bar. Music by Days Gone By. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets: 443-3651225.
WORCESTER COUNTY TEA PARTY MEETING — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., meeting begins at 7 p.m. Mike Bradley, morning host of the “Talk of Delmarva” on WGMD, will discuss Stories From Behind The Microphone. Free and open to the public. Info: WCTPPatriots@gmail. com, www.worcestercountyteaparty .com, www.facebook.com/WorcesterCountyTeaParty or 443-614-7214.
LONGABERGER & THIRTY ONE BINGO —
Holy Savior Parish Hall, 1705 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City. Doors open at 6 p.m., bingo starts at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $20 for 20 games. Tickets: Kim, 410213-9040. Sponsored by Chesapeake Martial Arts.
SPAGHETTI DINNER — St. Peter’s Lutheran
ITALIAN FESTIVAL — St. Andrews Hall,
144th and Sinepuxent streets, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ravioli and meatball platters, meatball and sausage subs, cannoli, minestrone soup, wine, soda, beer, Zeppoles (St. Joseph’s Day Cake) and more. Music provided by Baltimore’s Mario Monaldi Band. Games for children and adults, Religious items, Italian clothing and cookbooks. Proceeds benefit St. Luke’s Catholic Church and the Sons of Italy of Ocean City.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN DINNER — New Hope United Methodist Church,
Willards, noon. Menu includes mashed potatoes, greens, string beans, macaroni and cheese, beets, biscuits, dessert and coffee. Cost is $12 for adults. Carry-outs available. Info: 410-543-8244 or 443235-0251.
INDOOR YARD SALE — Elks Lodge, 13324 Worcester Highway, Bishopville, 7 a.m. to noon. Tables cost $15 each or two for $25. Breakfast sandwiches served. Table reservations: 443-235-2926. ‘THE ROAD TO ASSATEAGUE PART 1: FAMOUS STORMS OF ASSATEAGUE’ — As-
sateague Island Visitor Center, 11800 Marsh View Lane, Berlin. Coffee and refreshments at 9:30 a.m., program begins at 10 a.m. Christopher Seymour, retired National Park Service Ranger, will revisit
three major storms of the last century and their impacts on the island. Info: www.AssateagueIslandAlliance.org or 410-629-6095.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST — Ocean City Mu-
nicipal Airport, Terminal Building, 9 a.m. to noon, through April 25. Serving pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, etc., and coffee. Suggested donation is $7. Proceeds support the Huey Veteran’s Memorial Display. Info: Airport Ops, 410-213-2471 or Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207.
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. Info: 410524-8196.
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: 410-6417717, Ext. 3006.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WAREHOUSE OPEN — Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County Warehouse, 7033 Worcester Highway, Newark, 8 a.m. to noon. Currently accepting donations in the form of gently used furniture, appliances and building supplies. Info: 410-208-4440.
A reception will follow the program. Everyone is welcome.
MSO 2015 SPRING CONCERT — Commu-
nity Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, 3 p.m. Featuring the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra. At intermission there will be a “meet and greet” for local music students and their teachers to chat with Lucasz Szyrner and Patrick Lill. Tickets cost $38 for adults and free to those 18 and younger (reservations are required). Tickets: 410-2893440, 888-846-8600 or www.midatlanticsymphony.org.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST — Ocean City Mu-
nicipal Airport, Terminal Building, 9 a.m. to noon, through April 26. Serving pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, etc., and coffee. Suggested donation is $7. Proceeds support the Huey Veteran’s Memorial Display. Info: Airport Ops, 410-213-2471 or Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207.
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: Bett, 410-202-9078. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Atlantic General
SUN. March 22
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.
HOME, CONDO & OUTDOOR SHOW AND ART & CRAFT SHOW — Ocean City conven-
SUNDAY NIGHT SERENITY AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Woodlands in Ocean
tion center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hundreds of pros offering thousands of ideas … decorating, remodeling, accessorizing, renovating, landscaping and building a home. Additional show highlights include show “specials” and bargains, the Art & Craft Fair, free drawings and door prizes. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors (55+) and students (14-22) and free to children 13 and younger and military, police and fire with ID. Info: Ocean Promotions, 410213-8090 or events@oceanpromotions.info.
BREAKFAST SPECIAL — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, 8-11:30 a.m. Menu includes scrambled eggs, western omelet, bacon, sausage, home fries, chipped beef, toast, French toast, pancakes, blueberry pancakes, orange juice and coffee. Cost is $9 for adults and $4 for children 7 and younger. Info: 410524-7994.
COMMUNITY HYMN SING — Atlantic
United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City, 4 p.m. The church will continue its 100th Anniversary celebration with a Community Hymn Sing featuring choirs from several area Methodist churches. Enjoy the Bell Choir, clarinet and flute. A love offering will be received.
Pines, Independent Living Apartment Building, 1135 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 7:30 p.m.
MON. March 23 DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus,
Sweet Adeline’s, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410641-6876.
TUES. March 24
BUS TRIP TO HONOR WWII VETERANS — All WWII Veterans and their spouse or companion are invited on this bus trip to the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. Bus leaves American Legion, 23rd Street at 8 a.m. with second pick up at the Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road at 8:15 a.m. The trip is free. Sponsored by Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1091. RSVP: Nelson Kelly, 302-236-4171, nelsonkelly11@comcast.net; Jack Hyle, 410-390-2037, johnshyle@gmail.com; or Bill Wolf, 443-366-2994, oceancityvva@gmail.com.
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CALENDAR MARYLAND SALTWATER SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION MEETING — Lions Club, Airport
Road, West Ocean City. Doors open at 7 p.m., meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaking will be talking about the proposed oil and natural gas drilling off the Mid Atlantic coast. Open to the public.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING -
Berlin group 331, Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5:30-7 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: jeanduck47@gmail.com.
ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE - WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 5 p.m. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. Info: dillon128@aol.com.
WED. March 25 HOLT PAPER & CHEMICAL TRADE SHOW — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway. Info: 410-742-7577.
THURS. March 26 REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WORCESTER COUNTY LUNCHEON MEETING — The
Golden Sands Hotel, second floor, 109th Street, Ocean City. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and meeting begins at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be Michael Franklin, CEO of Atlantic General Hospital. Cost is $16. Reservations: Ann Lutz, 410-208-9767 or annlutz@verizon.net.
DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF WORCESTER COUNTY — Ocean Pines Community Cen-
ter, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway. Refreshments served at 6:30 p.m., followed by guest speaker, Michael Mathers, PA, who will discuss ideas for creating estates and trusts, and Elder Law in particular. All Dems and Independents welcome.
BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Harpoon Hanna’s, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del., 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410-524-0649; or Dianne, 302-541-4642.
SIMPLE SUPPER — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, last Wednesday of each month, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children 11 and younger. Reservations: 410-524-7994.
BINGO — American Legion Post 166,
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: 410250-2645.
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: 410-524-7474.
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB — Meets every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:306:30 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. Info: 302200-DANCE (3262). KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY — Meets every
Wednesday at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. Info: 410-641-7330.
BAYSIDE BEGINNINGS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Ocean Pines Commu-
nity Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:30 p.m.
2308 Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City, every Thursday, year round. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Food available. Open to the public. Info: 410289-3166.
PHOTO COURTESY CLAIRE JAHED
JUST VISITING Claire Jahed snapped a picture of this turkey vulture standing on a birdhouse in the backyard of her Ocean Pines home on March 6. “We’re going to need a bigger birdhouse,” joked Mike Jahed. “Usually the birds hover high in the pine trees, but this was the first time we’ve seen them in the yard.”
NAACP MEETING — Multipurpose Building, 130 Flower St., Berlin, 7 p.m. Worcester County Sherriff’s Department representatives will discuss the drug problem in the area, including heroin abuses and overdoses. Teens are strongly encouraged to come. Info: Ivory Smith, 443-944-6701.
ONGOING EVENTS
GERANIUM SALE — Sponsored by the Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County. Cost is $6. Colors are red, white, pink, fuchsia and salmon. Orders must be placed by April 20 for early May delivery. Info: Harriet Batis, 302-988-1268.
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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.
ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE - WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, noon. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. Info: dillon128@aol.com.
SHELBY SHEA/OCEAN CITY TODAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jennifer Albright celebrates her birthday with her husband, Jerry, at Captain’s Table in the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel on 15th Street, between the Boardwalk and Baltimore Avenue, on March 11 during the Downtown Association’s Business After Hours.
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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
LOCAL CRAB BOAT
Berlin, Snow Hill Area Help Wanted 410-641-4709
HELP WANTED
Dumser’s Drive-in Restaurant Accepting applications for FT Kitchen Manager, Cook and Ice Cream/ Server position. Apply in person 49th Street & Coastal Hwy.
Touch of Italy is seeking experienced year round people for our locations in Delaware and Maryland:
EXPERIENCED FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGERS (full or part time)
Leave message and tell us what position you are applying for and someone will call you back asap Jobs@TouchOfItaly.com or call us at 410-213-5230 (an equal opportunity employer)
---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 Attendants, PM Lobby Attendant, Housekeeping Housestaff, AM Dishwasher, Bartender, Food Runner Seasonal: Security Guard, Grill Cooks, Servers, Bartenders, Gift Shop Attendant
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
HELP WANTED
RIVER RUN GOLF CLUB
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES • Beverage Cart • Services • Bag Drop/Cart Attendant Applications available at the River Run Clubhouse 11605 Masters Lane Berlin, MD 21811 Email resume to: herosbyriverrungolf.com
14th Street & The Boardwalk Ocean City, Maryland
Now Hiring for Seasonal Positions
Houseman, Room Attendants & Executive Housekeeper Good Work Ethic, Experience, Outgoing, and Friendly a MUST.
Applications Accepted in Person from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday and online at realhospitalitygroup.com
HELP WANTED EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER
To direct housekeeping and laundry staff for a full service Hotel. Responsible for maintaining excellent guest service and high quality hotel rooms and public space. Top pay and benefits. Excellent qualifications and references. Please send resume for immediate consideration: P.O. Box 3500 Ocean City, MD 21843 EOE M/F/D/V
COMFORT INN GOLD COAST
Ocean City Full time, year round positions available Front Desk Manager Maintenance Person Room Attendants Assistant Housekeeping Manager Competitive pay and benefits Please apply in person only at: Comfort Inn Gold Coast on 112th St., Ocean City, MD
Come Help Us Open our NEW Berlin McDonald’s We are hiring for all positions.
If you are energetic, committed and goal-oriented, take a look at us!
Benefits Include: Uniforms, Meals, Career Opportunities & Pay Starting at $8.00/hr. Apply in person each Tuesday & Thursday, March 19th thru April 2nd, between 9:00 to 6:00pm at our Ocean Pines, Berlin & 32nd St. in Ocean City locations. You may apply online at www.mcmaryland.com/3874
MARINE TECHNICIAN Growing marine dealership has an immediate opening for a qualified marine mechanic. Will consider other mechanical experience. Must have a good driving record, excellent work habits, be organized, hardworking and customer focused. Full time year round employment with competitive salary for the right person. BOAT YARD HELP Immediate entry-level opening. Must have good driving record, be able to follow directions, be hard working, conscientious, self starter with no physical restrictions. Job to include yard work, bottom painting, cleaning and detailing, and other tasks as assigned. RECEPTIONIST/CUSTOMER SERVICE This position includes greeting customers, answering phones, light bookkeeping, handling boat registrations,stocking shelves, and other various duties. Applicant must be pleasant people person, self starter,neat in appearance and organized with good computer skills. NON-SMOKING/DRUG FREE WORK PLACE Resumes may be emailed, faxed or you may apply in person Tues. through Sat. @ 36624 DuPont Blvd. Selbyville, De. 19975 302-436-8436 (Fax) midlanticmarine1@aol.com
This independent McDonald’s Franchisee is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Come Join Our Winning Team!
Now accepting applications for seasonal positions!
Breakfast Cooks Recreation Night Auditor Housekeeping Staff Banquet Housepersons Bistro Attendants/Cashier Reservations Servers AM/PM
Looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check. Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE
HELP WANTED
Delivery / Sales Personnel Needed - Heavy lifting is req. Must have good customer skills. Having truck with open bed a plus but not req. Starting $10-$12/hr. + tips. Call 302-249-7436 after 12pm. Y/R Maintenance Technician - Excellent Benefits & Pay. Exp. pref. Must have own transportation. Apply in person @ Club Ocean Villas II, 105 120th Street.
Licensed Physical Therapist
Local Healthcare Agency has immediate FT opening in West OC, Md. Great work environment. Competitive salary & excellent benefits. Interested candidate should fax resume to 302-947-9692 or email krickards@dynamicpt.com
The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD
Front Office Mgr.
Full Time, Year Round A minimum of 3 years of experience with some supervisory experience a plus. Experience with GDS 3rd party reservations and inventory is a must. Nights, weekends and holidays a must.
Restaurant Manager
FT April thru October PT November thru March Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com
HELP WANTED
Dental Assistant Wanted West OC practice looking for an experienced assistant, good clinical & administrative skills. Full-time M-F with benefits. Email resume: contact@atlanticdental.com or fax 410-213-2955.
Local Contractor in Ocean Pines, MD is hiring a Plumber A.S.A.P. Start immediately. Good pay. Call Marc at 302-682-1777. Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842 Now accepting applications 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.
Now Hiring All Positions The new Buddy’s Crabs & Ribs Waterfront Restaurant and Dockside Bar. Great Pay, Flexible Hours. Only Serious Applicants Need Apply. 221 Wicomico Street OCMD Wicomico Street and the Bay CALL 410-289-0500 Or email resumes to Employment@ BuddysOC.com
---Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
CONVENTION CATERING & SALES DIRECTOR
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel is seeking, a year round full time Director of Catering & Convention Services; with direct reporting to our Director of Sales & Marketing and staff of two. Must have hotel sales, catering or convention services experience. Ability to sell and upsell, supervise and oversee events (nights, weekends, holidays). Applicant must be detail oriented, and computer literate – Delphi experience a plus. Excellent benefits, working conditions and salary (commensurate with experience). Qualified applicants only, forward resume with salary requirements to: Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Human Resources 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Fax: 410-723-9109 ~ lwatson@clarionoc.com
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HELP WANTED
Comfort Suites 12718 Coastal Gateway (Rt. 50) Ocean City, MD (WOC) Now Hiring YR Room Attendant YR Breakfast Attendant Apply in person
HELP WANTED
Hiring Housekeeping Staff & Front Desk - The Islander Motel Apply 20th Street & Philadelphia Ave., 10am-4pm daily. 410-289-9179 Nite Club Taxi is hiring F/T & P/T Drivers. Flexible hours. Earn up to $1000/wk. 443373-1319, 443-373-9026
NOW HIRING!!
West OC Cashier position starting at $9/hr.
Year Round
Hiring For All Positions
Apply within at Smitty McGee’s or submit application online www.smittymcgees.com
HVAC MECHANIC
Full Time, year round maintenance mechanic position is currently available. General maintenance plus HVAC and refrigeration required. Excellent work references a must. Excellent pay and benefit program available. Please send resume for immediate consideration: P.O. Box 3500 Ocean City, MD 21843 EOE M/F/D/V
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 31-34 waist. Please contact models@southmoonunder.com and include name, at least one full length photo, height and sizes.
Make 2015 the year of “Beauty” for you and others!
Work F/T or P/T, set your own hours, and make up to 50% commission. To become a Representative or to order product email snowhillavon@ comcast.net Like me on Facebook & for more beauty tips go to christinesbeautyshop
Classifieds 410-723-6397
Apply online at: delmarvadd.com
AM CHEF
We are hiring a working AM Chef. Successful candidate must have a minimum of three years hands-on kitchen supervisory experience in a high volume restaurant and excellent employment references. We offer excellent benefits and salary (commensurate with experience). Qualified applicants, forward resume with salary requirements to: P.O. Box 3500 Ocean City, MD 21843 EOE M/F/D/V
The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD
Year Round Positions - AM/PM Houseman - AM/PM Dishwashers - AM/PM Hostess
Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com
Now Accepting Applications for
Server, Cook, Bartender & Delivery Drivers Come in for Interview on Wednesday @ 11:00 am 5601 Coastal Hwy. (Bayside)
Touch of Italy is seeking experienced year round people for our locations in Delaware and Maryland:
EXPERIENCED LINE COOKS (full or part time)
EXPERIENCED SERVERS (full time)
EXPERIENCED DELI CLERKS (full or part time)
Leave message and tell us what position you are applying for and someone will call you back asap Jobs@TouchOfItaly.com or call us at 410-213-5230 (an equal opportunity employer)
Ocean City Today
HELP WANTED
Drivers: CDL-A 1 yr. exp. Earn $1200+ per week. Guaranteed Home Time. Excellent Benefits & Bonuses. 100% No-Touch, 70% D&H. 855842-8498 King’s Arms (20th Street & Baltimore Ave.) is now hiring Housekeeping Staff for the season. Starting rate $8.50/hr. 410-289-6257
Fenwick Hardware Seasonal, P/T Cashier - Contact Stacey or Tim Munro Jr. @ 410-250-1112 or 302539-3915.
NOW HIRING COOK & FOOD RUNNER
APPLY WITHIN
TAYLOR’S RESTAURANT SOUTH GATE, OCEAN PINES
RECREATION PROGRAMMER
Job Candidates should be able to plan, develop & organize leisure activities including sports leagues, clinics & camps, classes and seminars, answer phone inquiries and register customers for programs & facility reservations. Applicant must have excellent customer service skills and some type of recreation or sport league experience. This is a year-round position with varied days, nights & weekends, 25-30 hrs. a week. $10/hr. Email info@oceanpines.org or deliver to 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD 21811 to be considered. For more info, contact Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks at 410-641-7052.
Accepting Applications for the following positions: Housekeeping Supervisor: Year Round Position Looking for an energetic team player with an eye for detail and great communication skills. Must possess a drivers license and able to work weekends. Housekeepers: Full and Part Time hours $8.50 – exp. preferred will train. Must be able to keep a steady pace and good attitude. Weekends required. Front Desk/ Night Auditor: Roommaster exp. preferred and able to multi-task- our property is fast paced with not a lot of down time. Seasonal Groundskeeper: Weekends required. Lawn maintenance exp. preferred. Evening Maintenance: Knowledge of Hotel Maintenance preferred. Weekends required. Must possess a Drivers License and able to do moderate lifting. Applications available at the Front Office 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842 or Email resume to hbrunning@fskfamily.com No phone calls!
HELP WANTED
PGN Crabhouse 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Help Wanted. Waitstaff. Apply within after 11:00am.
Experienced Dental Assistant - for busy Berlin office. Only serious applicants need apply. 410-641-3315 Ask for Debbie. Busy Real Estate Office Seeking Responsible
OFFICE HELP (Ocean City, MD)
Who is creative and willing to get out in the field to take pictures, install lock boxes and signs and learn all aspects of our daily office duties. Must work Saturdays and Sundays no exceptions. Compensation to be determined. Email resume to linda@markf.com
P/T Customer Service Representative
Looking for a cheerful, friendly, smiling face to join our office team part time! Greet and assist customers, welcome tour buses, sell gift cards, perform general office duties, administer marketing promotions. Good typing and computer skills required. Must be dependable and willing to work weekends, nights and holidays. Apply in person, no phone calls please. Complete application at Tanger Shopper Services located at 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 685, Ocean City, MD. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm or Sun 11am – 5pm. EOE. DFW.
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HELP WANTED
RESTAURANT JOBS The Ocean Pines Yacht Club and Cove Restaurant is current looking for experienced kitchen help, servers, bartenders, a banquet captain, banquet servers, PM host/closer. Must have references. Apply in person at 1 Mumford’s Landing Rd., Ocean Pines, MD or email resume to dining@oceanpines.org.
RENTALS RENTALS
Two Bedroom Summer Rental Location: 28th Street with ocean view. Pictures available upon request. Call for info 410-251-0576.
WINTER RENTAL
$175/week Sleeps 4, Pool, Internet Rambler Motel 9942 Elm Street Right behind Starbucks Manager on site or call 443-614-4007
Summer Rentals
Available May 8th - Sept. 10th. 312 Sunset Dr. 2BR/ 1.5BA, newly remodeled, big kitchen/living area. Sleeps up to 6. $12,000/season, you pay utilities. Security deposit $2,000. Call 410-428-7333. www.SunsetTerrace Rentals.com
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Summer Seasonal - OC, 2nd Street - 2BR w/balcony. Views of Ocean/Bay. Utils. included. Maximum 5 people. Efficiency with full bath, utils. included. Maximum 3. 410422-3375 or 443-373-1436 YR, WF, 1BR/1BA Condo 28th Street area. 2 people max. No smoking/pets. $700/ mo. + utils. & sec. deposit. Call 443-783-4559.
Year Round WOC 2BR/1BA Home. Unfurnished, central HVAC, W/D, enclosed porch. No smoking/pets. $950/mo. + sec. dep. & utils. 410-2896626 YR, 3BR/1BA House for rent in Willards - Unfurn., W/D, DW. $900/mo. + utils. Pets considered. Avail April 1st. 443-523-5739
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YR, Large 4BR/1BA Apt. First floor, North OC. $1250/mo. + utils. & sec. deposit. 443-880-2486
Seasonal Bayside Condos 2BR/2BA, Newly remodeled. W/D, Fully Furn., WiFi, sleeps up to 6. May 15th-Sept. 6th. $10,000 & $12,000 + elec. & sec. 410-603-6120 or mbjcproperties@gmail.com YR, Large 4BR/3BA Home Off 94th St., 4 blocks from Coastal Hwy. LR, DR, large fenced yard. $1800/mo. + utils. & sec. deposit. 443880-2486
SEASONAL RENTALS Pool Front Rooms $165 Efficiencies $185 2 BR Apartments $250 Burgundy Inn 1210 Philadelphia Ave. 410-289-8581
Call for Details and Registration 410-520-2707
YEAR-ROUND / OCEAN PINES - Waterfront Condo bordering golf course. 3BR/2BA, fireplace + boat dock. $1325/mo. + sewer & water. Call 410-603-7373.
YR, 3BR/2BA - Totally renovated in Berlin. $1200/mo. Bunting Realty, Inc. 410-641-3313, buntingrealty.com.
We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-524-7700 www.holidayoc.com
Offering required classes to become a Real Estate Agent. Convenient Ocean City location. Classes Starting Soon!
Large 1BR Home w/Garage in Bishopville. 2 people max. No smoking/pets. $875/mo. includes heat. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-3525555.
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Ocean City Today
RENTALS
Y/R, 3BR/3BA Townhouse avail now in OP. Gated community w/beautiful views of the new Yacht Club and harbor off front decks and views of the bay/OC off back decks. Elevator, garage and FP. Call 443-523-2838
ROOMMATES ROOMMATES
Roommate Wanted - North OC, 136th St. Call for details. 443-996-1069
COMMERCIAL
Two Units Available Rt. 50 in West Ocean City 1800 sq. ft. Office/Retail Space 1728 sq. ft. Office/Retail Space Call 443-497-4200
SERVICES SERVICES
Johns Handyman Services expert painting, any home improvement service. 302-2366420 Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service. 410-352-5555
REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE
Wooded Canal Lot - 8 miles to N. Ocean City, perked. $69,900. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL
BERLIN OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT - approximately 200 sq. ft. ea. Utils. included. $275/ mo. Call 410-726-5471 or 410-641-4300.
MARCH 20, 2015
Upscale Mid-town Office Space in O.C. for Lease.
Last Suite available. 2150 sq. ft. Flexible floor plan. Call Brian 443-880-2225
LED Sign, Full Color, 3’3”H x 6’6”W. P10. Brand new (in box) 443-497-3936 Used Hot Tubs For Sale $500 each. Buy as is. No restitution. Contact Club Ocean Villas II for more details 410-524-0880.
FURNITURE
DONATIONS
Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 410-726-1051.
FURNITURE
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GAMERS GAMERS
IF YOU LIKE FANTASY FOOTBALL we’re looking for players/teams. Male or female. Call Gary 410-9844788.
Commercial Real Estate For Rent 5,000 Sq. Ft. $2500/mo. Office/Retail 1800 Sq. Ft. $1500/mo. 10543 Ocean Gateway (Rt. 50) Berlin Next to NAPA building 443-614-4007
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Royal Palm Ct., Unit #16
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12058 S. Piney Pt Rd., Bishopville
Fri., March 20, 3 p.m. Bluewater East, 13400 Coastal Hwy. #308N
Condominium Realty
$389K/$509K/$900K
4BR/3.5BA
Sat. & Sun. 10-5
$795,000
Condominium Realty
Condos, TH, SF
505 Edgewater Ave.- Ocean City 601 Bayshore Dr., Ocean City
Resort Homes/Tony Matrona
-
Saturday 10-1
Saturday, 10-2
From $100,000
Townhomes
3BR/2BA/2 half baths
Sunset Island
Condo
AGENCY/AGENT
3BR/2.5BA
Seaside Village, West Ocean City
Friday thru Sunday
Mobile
PRICE
3BR/2BA
2BR/2BA
1BR/1BA
Townhome
Condo, Towns & SF Condo
Condo
From $304,900
Condominium Realty
Terry Riley/Vantage Resort
$599,900
Darryl Greer/Resort Real Estate
—
Nanette Pavier/Holiday Real Estate
$309,900
Karen Russo/CBRB
$125,000
$182,000
Nancy Reither/CBRB Harbor Homes
Condominium Realty
Condominium Realty
Kim Collins/Long & Foster
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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 500 YOUNG ST. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Thomas F. Harmon and Patricia A. Harmon, dated December 12, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4602, folio 88 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 APRIL 3, 2015 AT 3:35 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 #01-020595 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 $10,000 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 30654. 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-3/19/3t _________________________________ 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 117 MUMFORDS LANDING RD. A/R/T/A 117 MUMFORD LANDING RD. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 30, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4624, Folio 645 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $226,000.00 and an original interest rate of 5.75% 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 APRIL 7, 2015 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to condi-
tions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $28,000 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. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC.
908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-3/19/3t _________________________________ 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 409 SAINT LOUIS AVE., UNIT #57 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 28, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4872, Folio 13 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $152,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.50000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 7, 2015 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit 57 in the “Parrot Bay Condominium B” 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,
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-3/19/3t _________________________________ 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 6908 MOUNT OLIVE CHURCH RD. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated October 31, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4811, Folio 706 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $283,500.00 and an original interest rate of 6.50000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 7, 2015 AT 3:36 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 $37,000 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. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-3/19/3t _________________________________ Butler & Hosch, P.A. 9409 Philadelphia Road Baltimore, MD 21237 410-284-9600
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 701 CEDAR ST. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Ronald E. Semke and Bernis L. Semke, dated February 27, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4898, folio 160 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 APRIL 7, 2015 AT 3:40 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., 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 the same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $11,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within 10 days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser fails to settle within the aforesaid ten (10) days of ratification, the purchaser relinquishes their deposit and the Sub-Trustees may file an appropriate motion with the court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed with the Court in connection with such motion and any Show Cause Order issued by the Court and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper or Order by certified mail and regular mail sent to the address provided by the purchaser and as recorded on the documents executed by the purchaser at the time of the sale. Service shall be deemed effective upon the purchaser 3 days after postmarked by the United States Post Office. It is expressly agreed by the purchaser that actual receipt of the certified mail is not required for service to be effective. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement the deposit shall be forfeited to the Sub-Trustees and all expenses of
this sale (including attorney fees and full commission on the gross sales price of the sale) shall be charged against and paid from the forfeited deposit. In the event of resale the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property regardless of any improvements made to the real property. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate of 2.00000% per annum from the date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the SubTrustees. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges/assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for the costs of all transfer taxes, documentary stamps and all other costs incident to settlement. Purchaser shall be responsible for physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss from the date of sale forward. The sale is subject to post sale audit by the Noteholder to determine whether the borrower entered into any repayment/forbearance agreement, reinstated or paid off prior to the sale. In any such event the Purchaser agrees that upon notification by the Sub-Trustees of such event the sale is null and void and of no legal effect and the deposit returned without interest. If the Sub-Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or good and marketable title, or the sale is not ratified for any reason by the Circuit Court including errors made by the Sub-Trustees, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without any interest. Mark H. Wittstadt, et al., Sub. Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-3/19/3t _________________________________ 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 9900 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #1007 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated October 14, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4307, Folio 216 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $371,000.00 and an original interest rate of 3.051% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worces-
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PUBLIC NOTICES ter Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MARCH 31, 2015 AT 3:30 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. 1007 in “Century I 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 $38,000 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. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-3/12/3t _________________________________ Buonassissi, Henning & Lash, P.C. 1861 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 300 Reston, Virginia 20190 (703) 796-1341
TRUSTEE’S SALE 30 Nottingham Lane Berlin, MD 21811 AKA 30 Nottingham Lane Ocean Pines, MD 21811 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated July 20, 2006 and recorded August 10, 2006 in Liber SVH 4759, folio 124, among the Worcester County land records, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, any of whom may act, will offer for sale at public auction on March 30, 2015, at 12:15 PM, at the front of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, the following property: ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust. TAX ID: 03-106918 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 $21,500.00 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 4.25% 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. (81092) Richard A. Lash, Barry K. Bedford, David A. Rosen, Leonard W. Harrington, Jr., Robert E. Kelly, and Ramsey Saleeby, Substitute Trustees Auctioneers: Alex Cooper Auctioneers 908 York Road Towson, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-3/12/3t _________________________________ Buonassissi, Henning & Lash, P.C. 1861 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 300 Reston, Virginia 20190 (703) 796-1341
TRUSTEE’S SALE 6 63rd Street, Unit 6 Ocean City, MD 21842 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated November 22, 2006 and recorded December 6, 2006 in Liber SVH 4831, folio 317, among the Worcester County land records, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, any of whom may act, will offer for sale at public auction on March 30, 2015, at 12:16 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: 10-747937 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 $45,000.00 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 interest thereon at 2.875% 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. (81036) Richard A. Lash, Barry K. Bedford, David A. Rosen, Leonard W. Harrington, Jr., Robert E. Kelly, and Ramsey Saleeby, Substitute Trustees Auctioneers: Alex Cooper Auctioneers 908 York Road Towson, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-3/12/3t _________________________________ 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 2203 GROTON RD. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Karen A. Berryhill, dated December 29, 2010 and recorded in Liber 5603, folio 284 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 MARCH 20, 2015 AT 2:15 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #01-005502 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 $6,000 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 50395. 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-3/5/3t _________________________________ 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 28 BRIARCREST DR. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated August 11, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4764, Folio 55 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $245,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.750% 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 MARCH 24, 2015 AT 3:39 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 $33,000 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. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-3/5/3t _________________________________ 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 212 ELEVENTH ST. A/R/T/A 212 11TH ST. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 15, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3890, Folio 19 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $50,255.00 and an original interest rate of 5.5% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MARCH 24, 2015 AT 3:42 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any build-
ings 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 $7,000 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.
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PUBLIC NOTICES PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-3/5/3t _________________________________ Butler & Hosch, P.A. 9409 Philadelphia Road Baltimore, MD 21237 410-284-9600
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 11326 NEWPORT BAY DR. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from George H. Fuhrer, IV, dated April 11, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4685, folio 75 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 MARCH 24, 2015 AT 3:15 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., 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 the same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $178,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within 10 days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser fails to settle within the aforesaid ten (10) days of ratification, the purchaser relinquishes their deposit and the Sub-Trustees may file an appropriate motion with the court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed with the Court in connection with such motion and any Show Cause Order issued by the Court and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper or Order by certified mail and regular mail sent to the address provided by the purchaser and as recorded on the documents executed by the purchaser at the time of the sale. Service shall be deemed effective upon the purchaser 3 days after postmarked by the United States Post Office. It is expressly agreed by the purchaser that actual receipt of the certified mail is not required for service to be effective. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement the deposit shall be forfeited to the Sub-Trustees and all expenses of this sale (including attorney fees and
full commission on the gross sales price of the sale) shall be charged against and paid from the forfeited deposit. In the event of resale the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property regardless of any improvements made to the real property. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate of 7.0% per annum from the date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the SubTrustees. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges/assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for the costs of all transfer taxes, documentary stamps and all other costs incident to settlement. Purchaser shall be responsible for physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss from the date of sale forward. The sale is subject to post sale audit by the Noteholder to determine whether the borrower entered into any repayment/forbearance agreement, reinstated or paid off prior to the sale. In any such event the Purchaser agrees that upon notification by the Sub-Trustees of such event the sale is null and void and of no legal effect and the deposit returned without interest. If the Sub-Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or good and marketable title, or the sale is not ratified for any reason by the Circuit Court including errors made by the Sub-Trustees, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without any interest. Mark H. Wittstadt, et al., Sub. Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-3/5/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 735 BRADLEY ROAD #511 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Richard S. Quiggins and Margaret Jan Quiggins, dated February 28, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4655, Folio 588 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $214,000.00, and an original interest rate of 6.375%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door
for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on March 24, 2015 AT 3:33 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 being sold is a condominium unit and all common elements appurtenant thereto. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $21,000.00 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. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment.Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, 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. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. 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 remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees for the Substitute Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. 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 attor-
ney’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-3/5/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 1008 CEDAR STREET POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Alfred T. Duncan, Jr. and Maude H. Duncan, dated September 30, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4608, Folio 088 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $80,000.00, and an original interest rate of 5.990%, 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 March 24, 2015 AT 3:36 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 $8,000.00 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,
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment.Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, 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. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. 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 remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees for the Substitute Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. 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-3/5/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 6 CHELSEA COURT BERLIN/OCEAN PINES, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Alexander Sledge, Jr. and Nancy Sledge, dated August 21, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5151, Folio 323 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $272,141.12, and an original interest rate of 1.610%, 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 March 24, 2015 AT 3:45 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 $27,000.00 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. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment.Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, 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. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. 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 remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees for the Substitute Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. 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-3/5/3t _________________________________ CAROLYN W. NAZELROD ESQ LAW OFFICES OF PETER G. ANGELOS 210 W. PENNSYLVANIA AVE., COURT TOWERS SUITE 300 TOWSON, MD 21204-5324
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 12138 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN D. GREENAN Notice is given that Barbara Greenan, 103 Boston Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, was on March 10, 2006
appointed Personal Representative of the estate of John D. Greenan who died on January 15, 2006, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 10th day of September, 2006. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Barbara Greenan Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 12, 2015 OCD-3/12/3t _________________________________ Samuel I. White, PC 5040 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 120 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 JOHN E. DRISCOLL, III, et al Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v. SANDRA L. COHEN CHESAPEAKE BAY INVESTMENTS, LLC Defendent(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil Action No. 23C14000828
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 23rd day of February, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 702 Bradley Road, Unit #11, Ocean City, MD 21842 will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 30th day of March, 2015, provided a copy of this NO-
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PUBLIC NOTICES TICE be published at least once a week in each of three successive weeks in some newspaper of general circulation published in said County before the 23rd day of March, 2015. The Report of Sale states the amount of the sale to be $362,350.97. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-3/5/3t _________________________________ Samuel I. White, PC 5040 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 120 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 JOHN E. DRISCOLL, III, et al Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v. PHILLIP H. ROTHSCHILD JENNIFER M. ROTHSCHILD Defendent(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil Action No. 23C14000911
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 23rd day of February, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 11100 Blockade Lane, Unit 206, Berlin, MD 21811 will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 30th day of March, 2015, provided a copy of this NOTICE be published at least once a week in each of three successive weeks in some newspaper of general circulation published in said County before the 23rd day of March, 2015. The Report of Sale states the amount of the sale to be $315,657.64. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-3/5/3t _________________________________ Samuel I. White, PC 5040 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 120 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 JOHN E. DRISCOLL, III, et al Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v. COLEEN K. BROGAN Defendent(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil Action No. 23C14001093
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 30th day of March, 2015, provided a copy of this NOTICE be published at least once a week in each of three successive weeks in some newspaper of general circulation published in said County before the 23rd day of March, 2015. The Report of Sale states the amount of the sale to be $190,903.99. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-3/5/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Kenneth Savitz Tracy Leyba Caroline Fields 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Beki L. Bradford Justin P. Bradford 5944 Public Landing Road Snow Hill, MD 21863 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C14001469
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 25th day of February, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 5944 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 30th day of March, 2015, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 23rd day of March, 2015. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $173,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-3/5/3t _________________________________ THOMAS J. SESSA HERMAN, SESSA & DOREY, LLC 307 INTERNATIONAL CIRCLE, SUITE 280 HUNT VALLEY, MD 21030
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Notice is hereby given this 23rd day of February, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 8 Cannon Drive, Ocean Pines, MD 21811 will be ratified and
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15946 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARY LOIS GUE PFEIFER
AKA: MARY LOIS PFEIFER Notice is given that Robert B. Pfeifer, 132 Briarcliff Lane, Bel Air, MD 21014, was on February 27, 2015 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary Lois Gue Pfeifer who died on February 11, 2015, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 27th day of August, 2015. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Robert B. Pfeifer Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 05, 2015 OCD-3/12/3t _________________________________ Shannon J. Posner, Esquire Law Offices of Shannon J. Posner, P.A. 909 Ridgebrook Road, Suite 208 Sparks, Maryland 21152 SHANNON J. POSNER, et at., Substitute Trustees, v. WASHINGTON COMMUNITIES I, LLC, f/k/a W&D, LLC, Defendant. Subject Property: 202 South Heron Drive, Unit 301 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY Case No.: 23-C-14-000804
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE is hereby given this 19th day of February, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in the above-captioned proceeding, described as 202 South
Heron Drive, Unit 301, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 (the “Property”) and reported by Shannon J. Posner, Judd Crane, Christopher T. Magette and J. Patrick Gill, Substitute Trustees, shall be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 6th day of April, 2015, provided that a copy of this NOTICE be published at least once a week in each of three (3) successive weeks in some newspaper of general circulation published in Worcester County, Maryland, before the 30th day of March, 2015. The Report of Sale states the amount of the sale of the Property to be Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00). Susan R. Braniecki CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-3/12/3t _________________________________ KIMBERLY C. AVILES, ESQ. CORBIN, SCHAFFER & AVILES, CHARTERED 2 EVERGREEN ROAD SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15957 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH CARROLL KITTS Notice is given that Joseph Paul Kitts, 413 Heather Way, Havre De Grace, MD 21078, was on March 04, 2015 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joseph Carroll Kitts who died on January 13, 2015, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 4th day of September, 2015. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
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PUBLIC NOTICES Joseph Paul Kitts Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 12, 2015 OCD-3/12/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Mark W. Hammond and Aimee Hammond Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C14001351
ceedings, made and reported by Brett A. Solomon, et. al., Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 6th day of April, 2015 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 30th day of March, 2015, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $99,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-3/12/3t _________________________________ REGAN J.R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 10441 RACETRACK ROAD, SUITE 2 BERLIN, MD 21811 SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE
NOTICE
ORDERED, this 4th day of March, 2015 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 107 Quillin Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 6th day of April, 2015 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 30th day of March, 2015, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $175,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-3/12/3t _________________________________
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 15961 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JEAN JONES CUMMINGS AKA: GOLDA J. CUMMINGS, GOLDIE J. CUMMINGS Notice is given that Lynn A. Massey, 33191 Roxana Road, Frankford, DE 19945, was on March 09, 2015 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Jean Jones Cummings who died on January 21, 2015, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is un-
Brett A. Solomon, Esquire 1500 One PPG Place Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-594-3913 BRETT A. SOLOMON and DAVID W. SIMPSON, JR., Plaintiff, vs. ANNE W. CONESTABILE, 326 Williams Street, Unit 201 Berlin, MD 21811, Defendant. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, Case No. 23-C-14-000213
NOTICE ORDERED, this 6th day of March, 2015 by the Circuit Court of Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 326 Williams Street, Unit #201, Berlin, MD 21811 mentioned in these pro-
enforceable thereafter. Lynn A. Massey Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 19, 2015 OCD-3/19/1t _________________________________
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WORCESTER COUNTY SHORELINE COMMISSION
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:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 3-101 and 3-102 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Worcester County Shoreline Commission in the meeting room at the Ocean Pines Branch of the Worcester County Library, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, Maryland on Thursday, April 2, 2015. The Board members will convene at 1:30 p.m. to discuss administrative matters and may perform on-site viewing of all or some of the following cases. Thereafter, the members will reconvene at 2:00 p.m. at the library to hear the scheduled cases. MAJOR CONSTRUCTION MAJOR 1 Coastal Compliance Solutions LLC on behalf of Homers Hideaway Marina LLC – Request 2015-12 – Request to reconfigure existing boatslips by removing five, 3’x10’finger piers and installing four, 3’x28’ finger piers and six new 15’x18’ boatlifts with associated pilings not to exceed 38 feet channelward. This property is located at 12940 Inlet Isle Lane, also known as Tax Map 27, Parcel 227 Ocean City Fishing Center, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 2 Coastal Compliance Solutions LLC on behalf of Spiro Buas – Request 2015-13 – Request to install two 3’x15’ finger piers onto existing pier. This request also includes installation of two 13’x13’ boatlifts with associated pilings and three additional mooring pilings not to exceed 33feet channelward. This property is located at 13064 Riggin Ridge Road, also known as Tax Map 22, Parcel 397, Lot 20, Block 8, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. CONTINUATION OF REQUEST 2014-87 Coastal Compliance Solutions, LLC on behalf of Mary Saxon – Request 2014-87- Request to install 3’x11’ elevated walkway over marsh to a 6’x25’ perpendicular pier with a 10’x20’ T shaped platform not to exceed 33 feet channelward. The project is located at 1 Pine Cone Way, also known as Tax Map 21, Parcel 293, Section 15B, Lot 137, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. – READVERTISEMENT BECAUSE OF SNOW CANCELLATION ON FEBRUARY 26, 2015 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance to the rear yard setback to allow enclosure of the third floor with a 6’ setback instead of the required 10’ setback, in line with the existing first floor, and proposed second floor to be improved per code. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 1, Block 92N of the Sinepuxent Beach Company Plat, 1891; further described as located between 31st and 32nd Streets on the oceanfront, and locally known as Unit 1, The Surf Village, 3135 Atlantic Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: ROBERT C. & PAMELA A. LITTLE – (BZA 2425 #15-09500001) 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(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception for a waiver of ten (10) parking spaces to accommodate a new carryout restaurant use. The site of the appeal is described as Block 17 of the Edward Shute Plat, further described as located on the west side of Philadelphia Avenue between 16th and 17th Streets, and known locally as 1603 Philadelphia Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: ANTHONY C. CHRIST – (BZA 2427 #15-09400002) 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 parking exception to design standards to allow (1) substandard compact parking space at 9’ x 16’ instead of 9’ x 20’ as required by Code. The site of the ap-
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PUBLIC NOTICES peal is described as Lot 2, Parcel 1, Block 33 of the Oceanbay City Plat, 1937; further described as located on the oceanfront, on the north side of 65th Street, and known locally as 6501 Atlantic Avenue, Unit 2, Colonial Village Condominium, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: SCOTT P. PATTERSON – (BZA 2429 #15-09400003) at 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(1), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-92(b) requesting an appeal of the zoning administrator’s decision to approve and issue Building Permit #1527919 to renovate and expand a structure located at 3135 Atlantic Avenue . The site of the appeal is described as Lot 1, Block 92N, Sinepuxent Beach Company Plat, 1891, further described as located between 31st and 32nd Streets on the oceanfront, and locally known as Unit #1, The Surf Village, 3135 Atlantic Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: GEORGIA LIZAS, TRUSTEE & MARK JAREMA – (BZA 2428 #15-09300001) 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-3/12/2t _________________________________ THE FISHER LAW GROUP, PLLC 9440 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 350 Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Telephone (301) 599-7700 Jeffrey B. Fisher Virginia S. Inzer William K. Smart Kris Terrill Regan Smith Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Anne L. Jarmon Maury S. Jarmon Vincent E. Mumford Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-14-001148
NOTICE Notice is hereby given, this 12th day of March, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property in these proceedings, reported by the Substitute Trustees, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 13th day of April, 2015, PROVIDED that a copy of this Notice be inserted in a newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 6th day of April, 2015. The report states the amount of sale of the property at 406 Bayshore Dr., Unit B, Ocean City, MD 21842 (Trustees’ Matter No. 14-00855), to be $90,980.57. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE
CIRCUIT COURT True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-3/19/3t _________________________________ REAGAN J. R. SMITH WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 10441 RACETRACK ROAD, SUITE 2 BERLIN, MD 21811 IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: ALFRED BRIDGETT ESTATE NO. 15784
NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Randy T. Stough, 2735 Northvue Lane, York, PA 17408 for judicial probate for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at Worcester County Court House, Court Room 4, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 03/24/2015 at 10:00 a.m. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 03/19/2015 OCD-3/19/2t _________________________________ GEOFFREY K. CALDERONE JR., ESQ LAW OFFICES OF PETER G. ANGELOS 210 WEST PENNSYLVANIA AVE., SUITE 300 TOWSON, MD 21204 SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 15909 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN JAMES TAYLOR Notice is given that Lorraine Catherine Taylor, 508 139th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on March 13, 2015 appointed personal representative of the small estate of John James Taylor who died on January 21, 2015, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of pub-
lication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Lorraine Catherine Taylor Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 19, 2015 OCD-3/19/1t _________________________________
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PUBLIC HEARING APRIL 6, 2015 AT 6:00 P.M. TOWN OF OCEAN CITY A Public Hearing is scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., in the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council, in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. The purpose of this public hearing is to present a proposal from Crown Castle, Inc., a telecommunications company, to install a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) cellular network in Ocean City. The DAS network would improve cellular bandwidth and signal strength. The Majority of installations will be on the Delmarva Power & Light poles, in addition to proposed installations on the Boardwalk and other City-owned structures. The public will be able to hear, and comment on, Crown Castle's application for the right to construct, operate, manage, and maintain a telecommunications network in the public ways of the municipality in compliance with the municipality's ordinances and permitting requirements in order to serve its wireless customers and to improve wireless coverage. OCD-3/19/2t _________________________________
Town of Berlin
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION April 01, 2015 – 5:30 PM Berlin Town Hall – Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Agenda Adoption 3. Approval of Minutes: March 4, 2015 4. 119 N. Main- Leaky Pete’sSignage - Case# 4-1-15-2 5. 501 S. Main Street- ShedCase# 4-1-15-3 6. 16 Broad Street- Bustle – Signage – Case# 4-1-15-4 7. 7 & 9 S. Main Street – Enchanted Tea Room & Bustle Bridal Boutique, Exterior – Case# 4-1-15-5 8. Comments from the Public 9. Comments from Staff 10. Comments from the Commissioners 11. Comments from the Chairman 12. Adjournment Any persons having questions about the above-referenced meeting or any persons needing special accommodations should contact Dave Engelhart at 410-641-4143. Written materials in alternate formats for persons with disabilities are made available upon request. TTY users dial 7-1-1 in the State of Maryland or 1-800-735-2258 outside Maryland.
ADVERTISEMENT Town of Ocean City, Maryland Pay for Parking by Mobile App The Town of Ocean City is seeking Proposals from qualified vendors to provide a Mobile App to allow for Payment of Parking by Mobile Device that will be in conformity with the Scope of Work as detailed in the Proposal Documents. Proposal Documents for the Pay for Parking by Mobile App may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at cparsons@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6643 during normal business hours, or via the Town’s website; http://oceancitymd.gov/City_Manager/ bids.html. Vendors are responsible for checking this website regarding this bid prior to submitting their Completed Proposal Documents. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Proposal Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the Vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Proposal Documents.
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PUBLIC NOTICES Sealed Completed Proposal Documents are due no later than Thursday, April 9th at 1:00 p.m. at which time they will be opened and read aloud in the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department, located at 204 65th Street, Bldg. A, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Late Completed Proposal Documents will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the Pay for Parking Mobile App. Catrice Parsons, CPSM Procurement Manager Town of Ocean City, Maryland OCD-3/19/1t _________________________________
BID NOTICE Vehicle Vending Franchise The Mayor and Council for the Town of Ocean City is accepting sealed bids for the Vehicle Vending Franchise. Eligible bids must meet the criteria set forth in the Vehicle Vending Franchise Ordinance found in the Code for the Town of Ocean City. A copy of this ordinance is included in the bid packet. Bid Packets are available for download at www.oceancitymd.gov. The highest and most qualified bidder shall be granted the exclusive
and sole right to sell pre-packaged food, from a motorized vehicle on certain public streets within municipal limits. The term of the franchise shall be for four years. There shall be only one franchise and one franchise operator. Such franchise and operator are limited to a maximum of six (6) trucks or vehicles, which must be motorized and must meet all standards of the State Health Department. All bids shall contain the following: 1. A cashier’s or certified check in the amount of eighty percent (80%) of the first year’s bid amount; 2. A signed statement from the Operator authorizing the Mayor and Council to make inquiry of personal background to determine financial and credit worthiness. The successful bidder shall obtain, at the operator’s own expense, comprehensive automobile liability insurance coverage pursuant to the Vehicle Vending Franchise Ordinance. Such insurance coverage shall name the Mayor and City Council as additional insured, and a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage shall be furnished to the Mayor and City Council by the operator and be approved by the City Clerk of Ocean City before the operator engages in the selling of food items from any public ways. The City Manager must receive your bid no later than Monday, March 30, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Late bids are subject to rejection. Address your bid to: City Manager’s Office -
VEHICLE VENDING BID, Town of Ocean City, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Should you have any questions, please contact City Clerk Kelly Allmond at 410-289-8842 for questions. OCD-3/19/2t _________________________________
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, APRIL 7, 2015 At 7:00 pm Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 5, Conditional Uses, a request has been filed under the provisions of Section 110-514, Uses permitted by Conditional Use in the LC-1, Local Commercial District, to amend and/or alter an existing Conditional Use permit (#13-16100001) to remove the condition of approval
(#9) imposed by the Mayor and City Council that stated no outside seating was to be utilized, in order to remove three (3) non-required parking spaces to create a deck with outdoor seating. The site of the request is described as an unnumbered lot of the Isle of Wight Plat, further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway and on the south side of 56th Street, and known locally as 5509 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: OCEAN CITY BREWING COMPANY – (FILE #15-12100004) 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-3/19/2t _________________________________
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Commentary
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Political realities can’t be ignored
One of the best movie lines ever spoken was in the dark Western “Unforgiven,” as Clint Eastwood’s character, Will Munny, was about to blow away Gene Hackman’s bad guy, Little Bill Daggett. Laying on the floor and looking up at Munny’s double-barreled shotgun, Little Bill protests, “I don’t deserve this.” Munny replies, “Deserve’s got nothing to do with it.” The greatness of Munny’s line is in how easily it can be applied to real life situations. What might seem fair or right isn’t necessarily going to happen because of other realities. Such is the case with Ocean City government’s quest for a tax refund of sorts from the county. Its argument hinges on the fact that taxes paid to the county by resort property owners help cover the cost of county services that resort property owners don’t use. The latest request for the return of some of that tax money to Ocean City, made by Mayor Rick Meehan last month, asks the county commissioners to award Ocean City larger grants that would increase over the next few years until it gets roughly the same percentage of return on its taxes paid in as other towns. That would be roughly 20 percent, which sounds fair (although there’s been no mention of what that would mean for resort taxpayers’ bills). But fair or not, the city’s argument fails to acknowledge the political suicide it demands of the county commissioners who represent other districts. Facing their own severe budget problems, the commissioners know that any additional revenue returned to Ocean City must be replaced and that would mean raising taxes for everyone in the county. That isn’t going to win support from the commissioners’ constituents in Ocean Pines, Berlin, Snow Hill, Pocomoke and all points between. In other words, raising taxes solely to be fair to Ocean City is politically impractical under current economic conditions for six of the seven county commissioners. What Ocean City deserves has nothing to do with it.
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Letters to the editor Not so fast on trafficking bill
Editor, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, written by Sen. John Cornyn, (R-Tex.) had Democratic support as it went through the process of becoming law. In this bill, fines paid by convicted traffickers would create a fund paying compensation to victims. This is wonderful news. Right? The plight of young women and girls being stolen away from homes and sold at auction for use in sex trade is abhorrent. So now we’ll have a way to get justice for these children whose lives are irreparably harmed. Wrong. There is a worm in the apple of this “clean” bill. The funding language has been made subject to the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal taxpayer funds for abortions. Young girls, when rescued, are often pregnant through the abuse and rape they suffered. Will they be allowed treatment under a bill with an anti-abortion clause? Democrats who support this human-trafficking bill object to this provision. Now the confirmation of the next attorney general is being held up by Leader McConnell (R-
Ky.) until Democratic senators cease objections to the anti-abortion portion of the bill. It is ironic that the children who have been abducted, sold, raped and psychologically injured must suffer after being rescued because we are so pathologically divided and prefer ideology to compassion. Barbara Doyle Schmid Ocean Pines
Tea Party: Just say no on SB 787
Editor, To the members of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee: We find no legislation in recent memory to be as deeply disturbing as SB 787 (Enhanced Identification Documents). Although this bill stipulates that participation is “voluntary,” any attentive observer of government will understand that such laws have a strong tendency to metastasize, eventually becoming compulsory. Furthermore, common sense dictates that the great expense of purchasing the technology necessary to the implementation of a biometric identification program simply cannot be supported by fees collected from
the small number of individuals who would voluntarily participate. This strongly suggests that the initial voluntary status of SB 787 is an intentionally deceptive “bait and switch” tactic with the objective of making the program mandatory at some point in the future. It is alarming enough that a supposedly free people are now being subjected to constant government observation and monitoring through the use of “traffic” cameras, drones, license plate readers, cell phone tracking devices, email snooping, telephone eavesdropping, etc., all with the specious justification that such measures are necessary to security or public safety. The state and federal governments are increasingly demonstrating what can only be described as a criminal disregard for our most fundamental civil liberties. But for the government to be further empowered with the ability to track an individual’s every movement by use of a biometric device embedded into a state-issued identification document necessary for one to function in the modern world would constitute an unforgivably egregious offense against the people of MaryContinuted on Page 70
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 69 land and the constitution you have been sworn to uphold. The entire concept is decidedly un-American, worthy only of tyrants. Is it any wonder that the overwhelming majority of Americans have come to distrust their government? One must be shamefully naive to believe SB 787 is anything other than a malevolent attempt by government to broaden its capacity to monitor and control the people. Your decision as to whether to move this astonishingly repressive and Orwellian bill forward will clearly reveal whether you are a champion of freedom or an advocate of tyranny. Regardless, you would be well advised to remain mindful that the “stupid voters” are no longer quite as oblivious as some would have you believe. No measure of security will justify the loss of privacy and freedom that will result from the passage of SB 787. We, therefore, unequivocally demand that you kill this draconian legislation immediately and without delay. Worcester County Tea Party Michael Goldberg, Kellee J. Kennett, Edwin H. Kennett, Dr. Jeffrey E. Fernley, Carol Frazier, Ralph Frazier, Gwen Cordner, Elena McComas, Rev. Harry G. McComas, IV, Grant Helvey, Brian Nygaard, Rob Clarke, Eleanore Diegelmann, Francis Gebhart, Anita Chandler and O. Sheldon Chandler, III
Fifth grader seeking help in ‘awesome’ report
Editor, Hello, my name is Cameron Jordan. I am a fifth grader at Napa Valley Language Academy in Napa, Ca. I am writing to you because my class is doing state reports and I have chosen your awesome state, Maryland. I would really like it if you posted my letter in your newspaper so that I can get all the help I need for my report. What I need from you or your readers are pamphlets, postcards, souvenirs or anything else that will be useful. I will be writing about your state’s agriculture, history, economy, famous people, events, historical figures and national parks. I will also be doing an oral report and state float. Thank you for your support and help in making me a great researcher of your astounding state. Cameron Jordan NVLA, ℅ Mrs. Dearborn, 2700 Kilburn Ave., Napa, Ca. 94558
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Illegal emissions
By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher I’ve been pondering this business of banning public smoking in public places and – interestingly enough – vaping, which is hardly offensive, but nevertheless reminds people of smoking, so that makes it bad. But what I do not get are the many other public behaviors that might just as easily subject us to equally unhealthy perils. Mouth breathers, for instance. I don’t say this to make light of the smoking ban (which I support, so don’t get on me about that) or out of some sort of bigotry against people who walk around with their mouths open, that being a personal choice or perhaps a genetic trait. Still, we have no assurances that these people are practicing good oral hygiene. The ban on vaping, for instance, is apparently born of the concern that nicotine-laced mist will float over those who would wish to avoid it. But someone who doesn’t brush, rinse and spit on a regular basis – I mean who knows what dangerous chemical compounds might be emitted, thus exposing thousands of peo-
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ple to, for the lack of a more technical term, yucky stuff. And then there has been a general increase in the unsanitary business of public expectoration, which remains against the law in many towns and states, but has somehow found its way back into social acceptance, even among a frightening number of young women. I have seen it. If I ever saw my mother spit, other than when Rex, the king of all dogs, gave her a big wet kiss, I would have expired on the spot. That leaves me to conclude that either these people are being unsanitary without regard to those around them or there is a multitude of invisible dogs around us that must be dealt with immediately. If not, we risk more than just spitting, but the possibility of owners not being to pick up after their dogs because they can’t see them and, therefore, don’t know where they’re going. In the meantime, I encourage everyone to abide by the bans that are in force without complaint but join me in demanding that attention also be paid to those who refuse to observe the proper ins and outs of breathing. My proposed sign: “No Smoking, No Vaping and Our law Imposes That We Breathe Through Our Noses.”
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