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FRANCHOT AT ODDS WITH COUNTY LIQUOR DISPENSARY...AGAIN Purchase from Alabama must be returned or penalties will follow,comptroller’s office says NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Jan. 13, 2012) It might be a new department, but the circumstances have a familiar ring to them, as an obviously peeved Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is again promising to

come down hard on Worcester County’s government liquor dispensary. This time, the county’s new Department of Liquor Control bought some spirits from the state of Alabama in October, an illegal act, according to Franchot, who apparently had brought the

situation to the attention of department head Robert Cowger previously. “Allow me to be as clear as Comptroller possible,” FranPeter Franchot chot wrote in his Jan. 9 letter to Cowger. “First, your purchase of alcohol from the State of Alabama was illegal.”

He said Alabama had no license or permit at the time to sell liquor into Maryland and that would make it an unlawful supplier to the county department. Secondly, Franchot wrote, the issuance of a permit to the state of Alabama after the fact would not retroactively legitimize that sale. Maryland has no statute that would retroactively legitimize an illegal transaction of this kind through the issuance of

a license or permit. He said his department regards the Alabama shipment to the Worcester County Department of Liquor Control to be contraband and the county should return the inventory to Alabama. “Regardless of what you ultimately decide to do with the shipment, it cannot, under any circumstances, be brought into the state of Maryland,” Franchot wrote. See STATE on Page 3

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we have three or four horses in town, so we know who to point to and say ‘clean this up,’” Martin said. “If you added horses on the beach, that would mix with some people surfing, some peo-

(Jan. 13, 2012) The Prince George’s County deputy sheriff who drew her gun and pointed it at another young woman in downtown Ocean City in August faces up to 10 years in prison after being found guilty Monday of secondJ. Douglas degree assault. In Circuit Court in Snow Hill, Judge Thomas C. Groton III said it was obvious that the defendant, Jennifer Nicole Douglas, 26, of Fort Washington, and her witnesses had altered their testimony because it conflicted with what they had told an Ocean City policeman after the incident. “There’s no exact testimony,” he said, but he added that he found the state’s witnesses more credible than the witnesses for the defense. None of the testimony justified pulling a gun, he said. The chain of events started Aug. 14 when Ebonee Duhe came to Ocean City with five others and then learned two more women would be joining them. One of

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Manure management key regarding horseback riding on OC beach TOM RISEN ■ Staff Writer (Jan. 13, 2012) The Ocean City Council’s approval Tuesday to allow horseback riding on the beach during the winter months

might hinge on the council’s getting public input on the horses’ output. The issue of what horses might deposit on the beach led Council Secretary Lloyd Martin to cast the only opposing vote

against creating an ordinance that would allow horseback riding on the beach during the offseason. “We need to make sure somebody is accountable for what is done on the beach. Right now

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Bud Church, president of the Worcester County Commissioners, said the commissioners would discuss Franchot’s letter in closed session before their meeting on Tuesday, but declined to discuss it at this time with the media. “We will explore our options and are waiting for further communications [from Franchot],” Church said. In a message to Ocean City Today, Church said the liquor would be returned to Alabama as Franchot requested. The Worcester County Department of Liquor Control came into being July 1, 2011, replacing the Worcester County Liquor Control Board, an independent operation authorized by the state following the repeal of Prohibition. For all practical purposes, it answered to no

one, at least until last year. For years, many liquor license holders chafed at having to buy their distilled spirits from a government middleman, when they knew they could pay less overall if they could buy direct from private wholesalers. In 2009, members of the Worcester County Licensed Beverage Association succeeded in bringing in the Comptroller’s Office’s Field Enforcement Division to investigate accusations of the liquor board’s sale of spirits at different prices to different bars and restaurants. That led to the discovery of technical violations of state law and a fine. The move also renewed discussions of doing away with the board, culminating in the General Assembly’s passage of a bill last year to replace the board with a

county department. Part of that legislation said the director of the Department of Liquor Control “may purchase or otherwise acquire wine and liquor from any source for resale.” Cowger, who declined comment, did what the law said by purchasing liquor from an out-of-state seller, but Franchot wrote that it was “a serious and costly violation of State law.” Any further issues arising from that purchase of liquor “or any other illegal activity, will result in vigorous enforcement actions by my Office. This will include the confiscation of all illegal products, and may include the filing of criminal charges against any and all individuals responsible.” Franchot also wrote that it was “at best preposterous, if not disingenuous, to

suggest that the legislature intended to allow the department to purchase products from sources with no legal authority to distribute alcohol in the State of Maryland.” If Cowger believes that the Department of Liquor Control “requires relief” from Maryland laws governing the distribution and sale of alcohol, Franchot encouraged him “to seek legislative remedies through the Maryland General Assembly rather than engaging in selective compliance with the law.” Doug Buxbaum, chairman of the Worcester County Licensed Beverage Association that sought the abolishment of the Liquor Control Board said Tuesday in an e-mail that he and the rest of the board think “it would be best if we just watched this one from the sidelines.”

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ple fishing, so there might be a conflict.” Horseback riding is a draw at Assateague Island National Seashore, where it is permitted from Oct. 9 through May 14. Councilman Brent Ashley brought the idea of allowing it on Ocean City’s beaches after Wildwood, NJ., started considering doing the same. During Tuesday’s work session, Ashley asked that a riding season be set from Nov. 1-March 30, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a $50 seasonal permit fee for those who already own horses. Trailers for

horses could be brought to the inlet parking lot and riding could take place south of 27th Street along the beach, Ashley said, but he wanted to save the issue of businesses renting horses until next year. “Right now we just want to keep it to private owners, give it a try, see how it works out, see how much interest there is,” Ashley said. Mayor Rick Meehan said there was advantage in doing it but did not think it would bring too much profit for the town. “I don’t see it as a big economic devel-

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them was Douglas, whose birthday the group would be celebrating. The group spent the night at a downtown hotel on the Boardwalk and checked out the next morning, putting their belongings in two vehicles, one of them a rental car and the other, Douglas’ SUV. Duhe was authorized to drive the rental, which was contracted for by the father of one of the other women, and took the keys so she could put her luggage in the car.

She and two others drove away and ultimately ended up at a mid-town club where they stayed until about 2 a.m., according to testimony. When they returned to the hotel’s parking lot, the woman whose father had rented the car wanted the keys because, she testified, Duhe and the others in the car were intoxicated and smoking marijuana. She also needed her seizure medication, which was in the car’s trunk. Duhe gave the keys to someone in the car, who put them on a seat, and got out

to talk to the woman, who, in turn, gave the keys to Douglas’ companion. The woman then began walking to Douglas’ SUV a short distance away in an alley. “They’re walking away with keys to the vehicle I had authorization for,” said Duhe, who told the court she was afraid she and the others were about to be stranded in Ocean City. Testimony as to what happened next was conflicted, with Duhe telling the court she was calmly discussing the situation, while others said a struggle began near

OC Bike Fest to feature Charlie Daniels Band,Grand Funk Railroad TOM RISEN ■ Staff Writer (Jan. 13, 2012) OC Bike Fest promoter Cliff Sutherland has big plans for his motorcycle festival’s return to the resort in September, even though the Ocean City Council denied him a $50,000 credit against 2012 expenses paid to the city. During the council work session on Tuesday, Sutherland requested for a second time a $50,000 credit be given to the OC Bike Fest since he paid $85,000 to the city for cost of the 2011 festival, but because of foul weather he said the costs to the city were not that high. The $85,000 payment was the amount agreed upon during a council meeting in February 2011. “We assumed we were getting a

$50,000 credit, the same as the OC Air Show,” Sutherland said. Mayor Rick Meehan congratulated Bike Fest management for upholding its end of the bargain, but said the city analyzed the costs and stated the Ocean City Air Show gets a credit in a different way than Sutherland expected his event would because the air show has a revenue sharing formula with the city. “I think the council supported the event and I think that the $85,000 was exactly what the council intended to collect,” Meehan said. “I don’t believe there would be any credit.” Councilwoman Mary Knight suggested to Sutherland that he go to the Tourism Advisory Board and request funding assistance for his event since there would be

no credit with the city. “You know the economics of it now. You’ll probably have one of the best filled out requests there,” Knight said. Preceding the unanimous vote against on the credit, Councilman Joe Hall quickly approved the request for the Casino at Ocean Downs to sponsor the event before Sutherland had a chance to mention it to the council. “Whether we like it or not, the casino is now a part of our tourism picture and I think we should allow this to move forward,” Hall said. During a meeting in November, the council approved dates for OC Bike Fest on Sept. 13-16, 2012, and Sept. 12-15, 2013. Sutherland said the motorcycle rally See ORGANIZER on Page 11

Douglas’ SUV. That ended, however, when Douglas told Duhe to get away from her car and, according to Duhe, “pulls out her gun and puts it to my head.” Again, testimony from the sides diverged, with two of Duhe’s friends testifying that Douglas put her .40 caliber Glock handgun to Duhe’s head, while two defense witnesses testified that they saw nothing of the sort. Douglas, who joined the Prince George’s Sheriff’s Office in April 2011 after serving five years with the Prince George’s Police Department, testified that “everybody was throwing out threats” and that another woman was pushing and kicking her. “I felt my gun move and I wasn’t the one moving it,” she said. She then took her gun from her waistband and held it to her side. “Ebonee was kicking, swinging and pushing while I still had the gun in my hand,” Douglas said. “I was in fear of my life,” Douglas said. She said she “brought the weapon up to a ready position” and demonstrated by placing her hand on her chest and pointing to the side. Under questioning by Assistant State’s Attorney Diane Cuilhe, Douglas said no one else had a weapon that could have been used against her. She said she used the gun “to calm the situation down.” Citing the inconsistencies in testimony, the judge agreed with the state’s case.

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OC Chamber seeks study about seasonal unemployment rate TOM RISEN ■ Staff Writer (Jan. 13, 2012) Because Ocean City businesses pay a full share into the state Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, even though many of the employees they hire are seasonal, the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce is calling for a state study of the possibility of creating a seasonal unemployment rate. Chamber Executive Director Melanie Pursel said her organization would work with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce to request support for a study from the General Assembly’s Unemployment Insurance Oversight Joint Committee. If the committee agrees, it would call on the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation to undertake the job. Businesses pay into an unemployment trust fund based on their number of employees. The problem for many businesses is that their employee totals are at peak for three months or so.

“It’s something that probably would not be implemented until the unemployment rate falls back off again,” Pursel said. “That rate could be applied to Worcester County and Garrett County, since they have skiing and lake tourism, which is also seasonal. Agriculture and seafood could also be two industry specific examples. If the [unemployment pay rate] keeps going up for a business that is going to cut into their ability to hire people. That’s a deterrent to job growth.” Maryland’s most recently calculated unemployment rate, from November, is 6.9 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but Worcester County’s was the highest in the state, at 13.7 percent. That was down 1.2 percent from the same month the year before. Some of that total is because of the seasonal nature of the economy, which is taken into account in 18 states, including neighboring West Virginia, Delaware and Pennsylvania. “You would have to be very careful

Admin. offices closed for holiday (Jan. 13, 2012) Town of Ocean City administrative offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 16. Normal trash-pick up schedule will be in effect. The regularly scheduled meeting of the mayor and City Council will be at 6 p.m. on Jan. 17.

Berlin town offices will also be closed on Monday for the holiday. There will be no recycling collection on that day. Also, Worcester County Government offices will be closed. In Ocean Pines, administrative offices will be open Monday, Jan. 16.

about not depleting the unemployment trust fund so the state would not have to borrow money from the federal government and pay interest,” Pursel said. A feasibility study would also help determine any changes in management of unemployment insurance that might be necessary, since collecting unemployment is an annual part of tourism-dependent Worcester County, Pursel said. Examples of fraud need to be addressed to also help offset the costs of unemployment insurance that have increased in recent tough economic times, said Bill Herbst, owner of the two La Hacienda Restaurants in Ocean City and Ocean Pines. “We have a lot of students that can’t collect, such as [J-1 student visa workers] and we are paying into the unemployment insurance fund for them, which is problematic,” Herbst said.

During the summer tourist season, Herbst said he will have about 80 employees between both locations, but will close the Ocean City restaurant from Jan. 16 to mid-February since the resort’s business climate in the offseason “has gotten worse in recent years.” The Ocean Pines restaurant, where business is more year-round, will remain open. “I understand to some degree why the state wants to collect, since they have a target they need to reach,” Herbst said. “During the past few years, the state has surcharged extra to pay benefits for employees whose employers are no longer in business. Back in 2009, I spent $5,000 for my unemployment insurance contribution. [For 2011] it will be more than $19,000, because of a surcharge that made up for the imbalance. Fortunately the state has allowed us to go into a payment program without penalizing us.”

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Judge finds Farmer guilty of armed robbery in Ocean City incident NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Jan. 13, 2012) A 28-year-old Berlin man was found guilty Monday of the armed robbery of an Ocean City restaurant manager last August. On the witness stand in Circuit Court in Snow Hill, Travis Jermaine Farmer testified that he went to the North Ocean City residence of the manager on Aug. 16, to sell marijuana. He wanted $60 for the drug, he said, because he had paid $50. When questioned by Assistant State’s Attorney Steve Rakow, however, he said

he earned $10.50 per hour and on a good week, works 20 hours at a West Ocean City business, but he denied supplementing his income by selling marijuana. During the quick visit to the man’s house, the restaurant manager “attempted to swing at me, for what reason I’m not sure,” Farmer said. He then said he hit the man, took money he saw on the kitchen counter and left. The victim’s testimony was radically different. He testified that he returned to his rented apartment after working that night. He had $1,800 cash in his pocket because he was accustomed to paying his

rent, electricity and cable bill in cash. His rent was due the next day and he paid the other two bills at about the same time. About one minute after returning to his apartment, a female acquaintance, her boyfriend, Travis Farmer, and another man stopped by. They left shortly thereafter, but Farmer and another man showed up about an hour later, he said. The restaurant manager offered the men some beer and one of them told him to look out the window as if there was something there he should see. As he looked out, he could see their reflections in the windowpane.

Alleged Pocomoke arsonist Deshields not guilty NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Jan. 13, 2012) The 43-year-old Pocomoke man who was found not guilty last week of arson and other related charges found it impossible to obey the judge’s order to be quiet in the courtroom. “Thank you, Jesus,” Anthony Deshields shouted after the judge announced the verdict. When Judge Thomas C. Groton III admonished him, Deshields said, “I’m excited. You have to excuse me.”

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Deshields was found not guilty of setting fires to a trashcan in a bathroom, a children’s slide and a bench at a pavilion at Cypress Park. During the trial, a recording a surveillance video showed a man dressed in black walking in Cypress Park in Pocomoke the morning of Aug. 21, 2011. Pocomoke policeman Ralph Corbin testified that he recognized the man as Anthony Deshields because of his clothing and because it showed a tall slender man. “Just his general height and weight and clothing,” said Corbin, who admitted he did not see the suspect’s face.

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“I saw them coming up behind me,” he said. “I was stabbed and beaten to within an inch of my life.” After being stabbed just below his chin, he was knocked to his knees and then grabbed one of the men in an attempt to stand. “The knife was back in my head again,” he said. Farmer, he said, kept telling him to give him the money. “Then I felt something tight around my neck,” he said. “It was my T-shirt.” He tried to crawl away, but was unable to do so until the “pants were ripped off me.” The man holding onto the victim’s pants slipped backwards and the victim was able to escape upstairs, where he called for help. During the attack, he said, the men “were like wild animals all over me.” Paramedics took him to Atlantic General Hospital and then to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for treatment. Judge Thomas C. Groton III found Farmer guilty of armed robbery. The charges of robbery, fourth-degree assault and theft from $1,000 to $10,000 merged with that charge. The judge acquitted Farmer of first-degree assault and conspiracy to rob. He ordered a pre-sentence investigation and ordered Farmer to be held without bond in the Worcester County jail. The other man allegedly involved in the attack, who is also from Berlin, faces trial Feb. 1.

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but he made a U-turn and drove north. The short pursuit came to an end at 18th Street, where Chaney crashed into a utility pole, the report stated. After being treated at the scene by paramedics and flown to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for non-life threatening injuries, Chaney was arrested Jan. 7 for more than 20 traffic violations.

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Suspected drunken-driving Ocean City Police on Jan. 7 arrested an Ocean City man who allegedly drove on the sidewalk, struck road signs and then crashed into a utility pole, all while under the suspected influence of alcohol. On Jan. 6, a civilian contacted resort police to report that Shawn Allen Chaney, 42, was parked on a center median at 17th Street around 6 p.m. and that he might be intoxicated. The witness said Chaney got out of his Dodge sport utility vehicle for a short time, but then got back into the vehicle and headed south on Philadelphia Avenue. An OCPD sergeant said he followed Chaney from that location and that Chaney knocked over two street signs, drove on the sidewalk and hit several curbs between 12th and Ninth streets. According to a police report, officers attempted to stop Chaney at Ninth Street,

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Maryland State Police arrested a Philadelphia man for possession of 4.3 ounces of cocaine after a K-9 detected the drug Jan. 7. At 9:11 a.m., a trooper stopped a 2002 Infiniti Q45 on Route 113 because of improper registration plates, according to the police report. The trooper detected “a host of criminal indicators” from the driver, Antonio Monroe, 34, and called for a scan by police dog Camo, which resulted in a positive alert. Troopers searched the trunk and in a work boot, found a baggie containing several chunks of compressed cocaine, which weighed 120.98 grams and had an estimated street value of $12,000, the police report stated. Troopers also found a stun gun weapon in the driver’s seat and $2,317. Monroe attempted to flee, but troopers stopped him. He was arrested for several traffic violations, attempting to flee police, possession of a deadly weapon and for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. Monroe was held at the Worcester County Detention Center in lieu of a $250,000 secured bond.

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New police captain Ocean City Police Lt. Greg Guiton will replace Capt. Robert Bokinsky as the third captain on the resort department’s roster, once Bokinsky leaves for his new post as police chief of Pella, Iowa, said department spokesman Mike Levy. “Captain Bokinsky’s last official day is Jan. 31; however, his last scheduled work day is Jan. 12,” Levy said.

Assault in emergency room Berlin Police officers arrested a Pocomoke City man for assaulting someone he knew in the emergency room of Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin on Jan. 4. While the woman was seeking treatment, Chico Kenney, 39, recognized and assaulted her, according to the police report. Berlin Police Department officers were notified and arrested Kenney for second-degree assault. He was held at the Worcester County Jail on a $7,500 bond.

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that he interviewed Deshields after being told he was the suspect. Deshields denied setting the fires, the chief said. He interviewed one other man “for the process of elimination.” Deputy Fire Marshal Rodney Sharpley Sr. testified that he eliminated natural or accidental causes for the fires and that he had interviewed Deshields, who said he saw a burnt trash can outside the bathhouse when he went to the park. Testifying in his own behalf, Deshields said he spent the night in the lobby of a nearby post office because he had been out partying and did not want to disturb his mother, with whom he lives. That morning, he rode his bike from the post office to the park to wash up in the bathhouse before going home, he said. “I went straight to the bathrooms,” he said. “I took care of my business and then left.” Groton said he did not believe Deshields, but the circumstantial evidence and the untruthfulness “do not rise to the level of beyond a reasonable doubt.” There was no evidence of Deshield’s guilt, he said. Deshields had been in the Worcester County jail since his arrest Aug. 23.

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Newark Fire Company treasurer going to jail for stealing money In addition to time behind bars, Ramsay must make restitution of up to $7k NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Jan. 13, 2012) The 36-year-old former treasurer of the Newark Volunteer Fire Company was sentenced to one year in jail last week for stealing company funds. In addition to serving time behind bars, Delena Shawn Ramsay of Snow Hill must make restitution of up to $7,000. The case against Ramsay began Oct. 7, the day after Donald Westbrook was elected president of the fire company. He immediately began investigating the company’s finances because he had been suspicious of Ramsay and her bookkeeping. While examining the records, he became convinced that Ramsay was embezzling funds. Ramsay used a fire company credit card to purchase $2,080.77 worth of unauthorized products, including digital cameras, laptop computers and software at Staples in West Ocean City. She

also used that credit card to buy $1,759.19 worth of items in Salisbury, and she used company checks to buy items valued at $1,803.67 at various Wal-Mart stores. Other than a moneybag and a flash drive, Westbrook was unable to find any items at the fire company purchased by Ramsay. Ramsay also made six company checks out to “cash,” for a total of $951.25, and signed them with her own name, but there were no receipts to explain how the money was used. No officer of the fire company had authorized Ramsay to withdraw money. In Circuit Court in Snow Hill on Dec. 28, Judge J. Owen Wise found Ramsay guilty of theft of less than $1,000 and four counts of a theft scheme from $1,000 to $10,000. On Jan. 3, he sentenced her to one year in jail, with all suspended except for two months and 29 days. After her release from jail, Ramsay will be on supervised probation for five years and must complete 250 hours of community service in each of the first three years of probation at a rate of at least 15 hours each month. Online records show Ramsay was charged, but not prosecuted, in Wicomico County for eight counts of theft in 2011.

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NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Jan. 13, 2012) A 24-year-old construction worker from Beltsville, Md., was sentenced last week to three years in prison for an assault that severely injured a man last summer. Henry Javier Sorto and some friends were following behind a woman and her friend as they were walking on 45th Street in Ocean City on July 4. When one of the men approached the woman, her husband, who had been walking ahead of the pair, approached the man to inform him that the women to which he was speaking was his wife. One of the men who had been following the woman then struck her husband in the face with a bottle and the other men beat him until he fell to the ground. While he was on the ground, two men stomped him and kicked his head. As man lay unconscious on the

ground, a female joined the fracas and snatched his wife’s purse. The wife later identified Sorto as one of the men who assaulted her husband. The victim, who had several lacerations, was taken to Atlantic General Hospital for medical treatment. In Circuit Court in Snow Hill on Jan. 5, Sorto denied committing the assault. “I did not kick Mr. Anderson when he was on the floor,” Sorto said. “I threw a punch at him, but I missed.” Judge Thomas C. Groton III sentenced Sorto to three years in prison, but suspended all but one year of the sentence. After his release from jail, Sorto will be on supervised probation for one year, must pay a $500 fine and have a drug and alcohol assessment and, if directed by a probation agent, drug and alcohol counseling. He must also pay restitution of $2,187 for the victim’s medical bills. Two co-defendants, a 20-year-old Bladensburg man and a 23-year-old Hyattsville man, will face trial later. Two other men believed to have been involved in the crime ran away after police stopped their car a few blocks from the scene after the fight had ended.

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Thompson plans to hire management for Ocean Pines Yacht Club General manager and board of directors discuss facility’s future this week NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Jan. 13, 2012) Although it could be several months before a referendum is held to determine if property owners want a new Yacht Club, Ocean Pines General Manager Bob Thompson and the community’s board of directors on Wednesday discussed the facility’s future. The discussion was part of a budget review meeting, which also addressed

items sought for the Aquatics and Recreation and Parks departments, tennis court upgrades, tax liability for parking at the Beach Club in Ocean City and the Ocean Pines GM drainage project at the Bob Thompson golf course. Thompson will present details of the budget, including information on revenues and expenditures, during a budget hearing at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, in the Ocean Pines Community Center. The board of directors is expected to vote on the budget Feb. 21. During Wednesday’s discussion about the Yacht Club, Thompson said the next critical component would be the decision

Community invited to hearing on budget (Jan. 13, 2012) A public hearing on Ocean Pines’ proposed budget for fiscal year 2012-13 will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, in the Assateague Room at the Ocean Pines Community Center. All Ocean Pines Association members are invited to attend. The Community Center is located at 235 Ocean Parkway, in White Horse Park.

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to hire someone to manage the facility. An executive chef could be hired if the right person — with the combined skills of management, overseeing a kitchen and cooking — is found. The other possibility is hiring a chef, as well as a food and beverage manager. “It depends on the person or persons,” Thompson said. “I’m open for either.” Last year, board members discussed outsourcing the management of the Yacht Club, but acquiesced to Thompson’s desire to open up the Java Bay Café and to make other changes there. Board members had also said they would revisit the issue of outsourcing during the current budget talks, but on Tuesday, director Pete Gomsak said he was willing to back off that plan. “At this juncture, we need to believe in our general manager,” Gomsak said. In discussing the Yacht Club philosophy, Thompson said the facility had been operated at a deficit for the past few years. Fewer people used it and the food quality was not as good as it should have been. In 2011, he said, the focus was on food and beverages “to see if people would come back.” A $200,000 increase in revenue showed that they did. Banquets, however, were not plentiful. “We had a significant drop-off in banquets,” he said. “We didn’t go after the business.” Part of his plan is to seek banquet business this year and to better manage

the cost of personnel and food. Payroll costs, including overtime pay, were up and food had been wasted. Thompson said he is confident that with a focus on training personnel, hiring the right food and beverage manager and chef, or an executive chef to do both duties, the bottom line would improve. He compared the Yacht Club to an ocean liner and said it could not be turned around quickly. Steps taken at the Yacht Club in 2011 were in the right direction, but more needs to be done. One recent change was to curtail hours. It had been open daily, but is now open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The scaled-down hours are expected to continue through April. Director Ray Unger said he frequents the Yacht Club more often than the other directors and “would love to see it stay the way it is.” Unger would also be content for the Yacht Club not to make money. It is an amenity and “nowhere is it written that an amenity has to be profitable.” Gomsak took exception to Unger’s remark and said the Yacht Club could offer a better product and “broader offerings to attract the element not now going there for dinner.” With 8,446 members, the Ocean Pines Association has enough to sustain a successful operation, Gomsak said. Something needs to be done to improve business and “I believe Bob’s plan is doing that,” he said.

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Ocean City Council tuning up Bdwk.noise violation ordinance TOM RISEN ■ Staff Writer (Jan. 13, 2012) To keep Boardwalk businesses from engaging in music wars to attract attention, the Ocean City Council on Tuesday agreed to consider an ordinance that would keep the volume at an acceptable level. Mayor Rick Meehan said he wanted to follow up on recommendations from the Boardwalk Development Association to prevent businesses from cranking up the music to try to attract passers by. “Maybe I’ll start forwarding the emails that I get from people that aren’t going to come back to Ocean City because they are walking down the Boardwalk and they are very much disturbed by not only the sound but also the lyrics of the music that is blaring out on the Boardwalk,” Meehan said. “I know there’s very little we can do about the lyrics, but it is a problem.” Director of Planning and Community Development Jesse Houston and Ocean City Police Capt. Kevin Kirstein are working out details of an ordinance that might be able to keep businesses from pointing their speakers toward the beach. “It would require them to aim their speakers into the store,” Houston said. “We already have that in the outdoor display requirements, but we don’t have it anywhere else.” The code states that it is unlawful for any person to make any “unreasonably loud noise,” prohibits the use of any device for the producing or reproducing of sound on the beach or Boardwalk in an

unreasonably loud manner, which sets maximum noise limits of 65 decibels during daytime hours and 55 decibels during the night. But measuring decibel ratings on a busy Boardwalk would be impossible, Kirstein said, so the ordinance would have to be less specific. “The ocean is in violation,” Kirstein said of the ambient noise on the Boardwalk. The ordinance could instead consider it a violation if the volume of music is louder than necessary for store occupants or so loud that it disturbs the neighboring stores or surrounding “voluntary listeners.” City Solicitor Guy Ayres said if businesses do not turn down music or other noise after multiple citations it would be an arrestable offense. “It would become disturbing the peace. A criminal misdemeanor,” Ayres said. Councilman Brent Ashley said he wanted to ensure the proposed ordinance did target performers who play musical instruments or radios at a reasonable volume, which is protected by the First Amendment rights. “Cracking down on people for the littlest thing deters a lot of tourist activity, so it’s a balancing act,” Ashley said. Councilman Joe Hall voted to support the measure but said the ordinance would not be enough without the involvement of the owners of the business properties. “Ocean City has never been marketed as the quite resort,” Hall said. “The answer and the teeth in this is if the landlord stands up to the plate.”

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CANDLES FOR AVA The greater Ocean City community offered messages of hope for the DelRicco family of Selbyville, Del., as they prayed for the health of 19-month-old car accident victim Ava DelRicco during a candlelight vigil on Jan. 7. People gathered for the vigil at the Taylor Bank parking lot on 142nd Street, near where the accident took place on Dec. 16. The high-speed crash occurred when a pickup truck driven by Andre James Kaczynski rammed into a Lexus driven by Anne Marie DelRicco while she was stopped at a red light on 142nd Street, knocking her car 100 feet forward. DelRicco’s daughter Ava was in the back of the car in a car seat, and injured with head trauma. Ava is recovering at Pediatric Trauma Center at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. Ava’s aunt, Diana DelRicco, said Ava is breathing on her own, has two broken legs, and had surgery on Thursday to have her skull bone replaced, which was removed during neurosurgery shortly after the accident. To help that recovery, Ocean City’s religious leaders led hundreds of people in prayers by candlelight. People handed out candles to those who did not bring them, along with coffee and pizza after the vigil. Ava is receiving top-notch care, so volunteers took collections for the DelRicco Benefit Fund to help the family pay for the hospital care. In front of the crowd, Ocean 98’s radio personality DJ Bigler ran a slideshow played on a big screen with excerpts from local papers about the accident and messages about Ava’s recovery interwoven with family pictures of Ava.

(Above) Mackenzie Cathell, 6, of West Ocean City holds a light of hope for toddler Ava DelRicco during a prayer vigil at 142nd Street on Saturday, near the site of the car accident that injured the Selbyville, Del. girl and her mother, Anne Marie DelRicco, on Dec. 16.

(Left) During the 142nd Street candlelight vigil for Ava DelRicco on Saturday, the toddler’s cousin, Nicole DelRicco, says a prayer for her recovery from head trauma at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.

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Residents of Swan Cove in Delaware shine their light during a candlelight vigil at 142nd Street on Saturday for Ava DelRicco, the 19-month-old daughter of their neighbors, George and Anne Marie DelRicco.

(Above) Religious leaders of Ocean City, such as the Rev. Stanislao Esposito of Holy Savior Catholic Church on 17th Street, lead the community in asking a higher power to watch over the DelRicco family in their time of suffering and need during a candlelight vigil at 142nd Street on Saturday.

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OC Chamber lobbies state on tourism business TOM RISEN ■ Staff Writer (Jan. 13, 2012) The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce has issued a list of its priority issues for the 90-day session of the Maryland Legislative Session, which began Wednesday. Executive Director Melanie Pursel and other board members will lobby Lower Shore politicians based on these priorities, which were determined by a survey of the chamber’s membership: ■ Improve the business climate in Maryland through following issues related to taxes, business licensing and regulatory matters. ■ Support motions to strengthen tourism and the state tourism budget. ■ Keep an eye on table games legislation and keep an eye on gaming facility legislation. The chamber has no stance regarding table games. ■ Follow healthcare legislation and ensure the implementation of the federal health care law in Maryland promotes competition and transparency. ■ Seek a feasibility study about a seasonal unemployment insurance rate for businesses. ■ Keep an eye on environmental issues, including beach replenishment and alternative energy. ■ Watch how Plan Maryland affects development in rural areas. Septic regulation for rural areas is another key issue that could affect the cost of prop-

erty development. ■ Support workforce development and job creation. ■ Teacher pension costs shifting to the county budgets instead of the state would also have an impact on the revenues needed for the county to perform and are among the possible fees that concern chamber members. Pursel said the organization would likely support other issues identified as priorities by the Maryland Chamber of Commerce during the 90-day session. The Ocean City chamber will usually coordinate with its state counterparts, but the state chamber has different priorities because much of their membership is in metropolitan areas, Pursel said. “They were in support of the gas tax, whereas we were not,” Pursel said. “The Maryland Chamber also supported slots during the 2008 referendum, while Ocean City businesses initially did not.” While some kind of gas tax to support state transportation funding will be up for discussion, expanding Maryland’s new gambling industry to include table games such as craps and roulette will be another major topic. Because of a 2008 referendum, Maryland permitted slots gambling in five casinos, including Ocean Downs off Route 589, and it will take another statewide referendum to legalize table games. Pursel said her membership has

not taken a position on the table gaming debate, having reviewed gambling as both an opportunity for tourism and a risk to reduce people’s disposable income. The Ocean City chamber will also be monitoring gambling debates to keep limits placed on the Casino Ocean Downs that restrict them from having a restaurant and hotel, which were put in place to keep tourism centered in the resort. “From a business perspective you can look at it as an additional form of entertainment,” Pursel said. “The hotels are trying to do packages with the casino, such as arranging bus trips.” By supporting an increase for the state’s tourism budget, chamber members hope more people from neighboring states will come to Maryland and find more about Maryland’s beaches. “When they come to Maryland, it helps us all out,” Pursel said. “Maryland realizes $43 in state sales tax for every $1 invested in tourism promotion.” Business policy will dominate politics in 2012 as the economy remains sluggish. The chamber will follow the legislature’s consideration of health care policies for businesses and Gov. Martin O’Malley’s pledge to find ways to streamline business regulations. “We must preserve the employer’s right to manage their workforces and create wage and benefit programs that balance economic stresses with employee needs,” Pursel said.

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Council working to establish resortwide design guidelines (Jan. 13, 2012) Building design guidelines for all of Ocean City are likely, following the City Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agreement Tuesday to proceed with an ordinance establishing resortwide architectural standards. The motion during Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work session was introduced by Director of Planning and Community Development Jesse Houston, who said the measure would protect property values by giving the Planning Commission the authority to rule on how a new project meshes with the surrounding neighborhood. The guidelines would not include any zoning changes such as those involving parking space requirements or building height. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each neighborhood is particular in its own way,â&#x20AC;? Houston said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So these would just be guidelines that would be looked at during the site plan approval process. The underlying concept of the whole thing is that new development should complement and enhance the existing neighborhood. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not asking a new development to look like [its] next door neighbor.â&#x20AC;? Councilwoman Margaret Pillas cast the only opposing vote, expressing concern about the implications of what the Planning Commission might classify as good taste. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just think it needs to be more specific,â&#x20AC;? Pillas said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re setting a precedent that if it has to look like my house, then weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re never moving forward, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re never updating the look of these houses.â&#x20AC;? Houston said the effort would not be as strict as the standards set by the Ocean City Development Corporation in the downtown and upper downtown areas from the inlet to 17th Street. Councilman Joe Hall also had concerns about the Planning Commission possibly being too restrictive, but voted to

Downtown traffic detours to St. Louis Avenue begin Mon. (Jan. 13, 2012) Motorists traveling southbound on Philadelphia Avenue will be detoured to St. Louis Avenue at 17th Street beginning Monday, Jan. 16, to enable work on a project to extend a new sewer force main across the road at 15th Street. Southbound traffic will be detoured at 17th Street to St. Louis Avenue and then redirected back to Philadelphia Avenue at 14th Street. Northbound traffic on Philadelphia Avenue will not be affected. The project is expected to take approximately five days and southbound Philadelphia Avenue is anticipated to reopen to traffic on Friday, Jan. 20, weather permitting.

approve the ordinance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have history doing it downtown, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also filled the [council chamber with complainants] a few times when we [dealt with downtown codes],â&#x20AC;? Hall said. Worcester County has design guidelines for new projects, which Worcester County Commissioner Bud Church said helps contractors by offering an idea of what the county would like to see before they submit a plan. The guidelines vary from project to project and are more specific than the general standards Ocean City would adopt, Church said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think [design guidelines for Ocean City] are probably a pretty good idea,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of the delays for permits that come in are a misunderstanding of what [contractors] need to do, so it would probably save them a lot of time and money in the long run.â&#x20AC;?

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Design guidelines will have to walk a fine line Three words, all of them preceded by the adverb “how,” come to mind in discussions of Ocean City’s resortwide architectural design guidelines -- how flexible, how specific, how much. While improving on an architectural landscape that has suffered greatly over the years is a worthy exercise, the impact, both good and bad, of this effort will depend on how the guidelines are interpreted, how they are applied, and how much authority the Ocean City Planning Commission can wield in applying them. As Councilmember Margaret Pillas observed in her own way, some neighborhoods don’t deserve matching from a design standpoint, not if improving the looks of the town overall is the goal. The “flexibility” of these guidelines is supposed to address that, but that will depend on how the planning commission handles it and whether it merely suggests changes, encourages changes or insists on them. The absence of any real specificity in the guidelines would make decisions subjective judgments, while too much detail would limit the flexibility the commission could employ. The greater question, however, is how much more, if anything, might this endeavor add to the price of a residential unit? Maybe nothing, if a builder/designer comes up with the right plan at the outset. But that is not always the case, as was illustrated a few years ago when an “affordable housing” development out in the county saw its price tag go up by several thousand dollars when the county planning commission insisted on design upgrades for a project that was acceptable by any other measure. With development not exactly sizzling at the moment, it’s important that the authors of the resort’s design guidelines produce a plan that is flexible enough to improve the resort’s appearance, hopefully through some redevelopment, but doing so without making redevelopment a costlier undertaking than it has to be.

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Writer questions Obama’s actions Editor, Dictionary.com defines a communist as one who believes in a system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state. On Oct. 12, 2008, before he was president, Barack Obama said to Joe the Plumber, “I think we have to spread the wealth around.” And in the same month he said, “We are five days away from fundamentally changing America.” He is well on his way. One must destroy our capitalistic system and build hatred for the rich, job creators, attack our moral foundation, and undermine our historical accomplishments, (including the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence), to fundamentally change this great country to a socialist/communist one. The citizens of such a government will be totally dependent on the government for all their needs thereby making those in power omnipotent. This is the goal of those that are in control of liberal Democrats. Obama, with the help of: his 42 czars (who are not answerable to Congress), a liberal Democratic controlled Senate, his cabinet, unions and powerful citizens, is succeeding. On Nov. 16, the national debt rose to $15 trillion. Since he took office, he has increased our national debt by $4.1 billion per day

or 43.4 percent, (as compared to Bush, $1.6 billion and Clinton, $5.47 million), over 2.2 million jobs have been lost, 3 million more Americans live in poverty, and 4 million bankruptcies occurred, a gallon of gas has risen from a $1.79, food stamp recipients were 35 percent lower, our credit rating has been downgraded from triple A, (triple A since 1917 through the Depression), unemployment went up from 7.8 percent, (with Black people at 15.8 percent), and the Dow fell 14 percent from its all time high. He has been held in contempt of court for illegally obstructing oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, forced BP to hand over $20 billion to his political appointee, violated the war powers act by attacking Libya, defied a federal judges’ court order to cease implementing the healthcare reform law, required all Americans to purchase health insurance from a third party, spent one trillion dollars on admittedly non existing shovel ready jobs and offered no plan to decrease the debt. He repeatedly said that we must go around Congress and then passed the Dream Act by executive fiat and used the EPA, among other things, for CO2 regulation and the strangulation of oil and natural gas exploration and extraction. He ordered Boeing not to relocate in a union free state and filed lawsuits against AZ., WI., OH., and IN., etc. Obama is, repeatedly, in violation of the Constitution.

CBO director Douglas Elmendorf said, on Nov. 15, that Obama’s stimulus serves to shrink the economy. Bankrupting the system will show to the uninformed that private sector capitalism doesn’t work and that government is the solution. The liberal Democrats are working to take God out of our society, so the Declaration of Independence’s statement: “endowed by our creator with certain unalienable rights…” becomes null and void. The government then can choose which rights citizens may enjoy. If what I just said is new to you, then question why your news sources are not educating you. We citizens must educate each other. The liberal media, which I think is our greatest enemy, will not! Alan Keyes, Feb. 19, 2009, said, “Obama is a radical communist. We are either going to stop him or the USA will seize to exist.” Will we stop him this November? Dennis W. Evans Berlin

Saddened by Kodak’s future Editor, I lost my former company this week and as I look back, I can almost remember a day-by-day relationship that lasted 22 years. After discharge from the Navy, I enrolled at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, N.Y., where I earned a Bachelor of See READERS’ FORUM on Page 17

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By Stewart Dobson Twinkie, Twinkie, snack food star, what did you do to fall so far? Southerners, at least those who aren’t busy noodlin’ catfish, catchin’ gators or diggin’ up swamps, (as opposed to northerners, who are, were we to judge from reality TV, busy running pawn shops and single-handedly supporting the cosmetics industry, and westerners, who are busy picking through trash, building choppers and getting tattoos) are preparing to mourn the demise of the deep-fried Twinkie. We all, in fact, are trying to get a handle on the possibility that this vital member of the universal food pyramid, along with its cream-filled cousins, faces the possibility of extinction. To transpose, rather inelegantly, the words from a “Wizard of Oz,” song, “Witch, the Ding Dong is dead.” Say it ain’t so. It’s not exactly dead, but it is, along with Ho Ho’s, Sno Balls, Devil Dogs, Donettes (arggghhhh!) Zingers and Wonder Bread, which builds strong bodies 12 different ways (call your physician if this condition lasts for more than four hours) is suffering the near death experience of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. To put it more succinctly, Hostess Brands is out of money. Again. The problem, so the reports go, is that Hostess doesn’t have enough money to pay its workers, who now are shaking and baking in fear that the company will try to extract more pay and benefits concessions. While I know zero about big business and its ownership/management/labor conflicts, I do know this: if we can spend billions to bail out Chrysler for the 45th time and billions to lubricate all those banks who lubricated us, or not, we should be able to spring for enough to save the Twinkie and its friends. Meanwhile, health food advocates and the anti-obesity belly wardens are rubbing their emaciated little fingers with glee. Said this particular posting under a story on the bankruptcy, “If kids today could grow up eating only what our oldest ancestors ate, we can once again become the ripped and lean species that we're meant to be.” Yeah, and live to 45 just like they did, you twit. In any event, I would point out that an America without Twinkies or cupcakes or Donettes, would be, well, unAmerican. We already lost Budweiser to the Belgians (who make better beer anyway) and I don’t think we can take another hit in our national pride. I say save the Twinkie for all of us. And save the Donettes for me.

Science degree in photo science. Upon graduation, I held nine bona fide job offers, but none from Kodak. None of our 12 graduates had a Kodak offer. My wife of one year wanted out of Rochester, N.Y., not being able to withstand the harsh two winters they had offered there. She was born and raised in Berlin, and she wanted a milder climate. My offers were all good ones from excellent companies, but my whole aim while studying those four years was to be a technical representative with a photographic company. I had such an offer, but it was from a company ranked second or third below Kodak. The Kodak job interviewer came to the college and I interviewed with him. When you have nine offers in your hand, your attitude is a bit elevated and I think I showed it. I told him that I would only take a job with Kodak as a technical rep-

resentative … and he told me that this position was only awarded after years of on the job Kodak training. As luck would have it, I won the job as TR in training, implying that within six months I would be sent to a territory to assume these duties. I did not get this appointment until the management team interviewed Joan, my wife, at a luncheon set up at a local restaurant. Kodak hired families, not individuals. Within six months, just before assignment, my father was terminally ill in Brewster, N.Y. My boss sent me home to Brewster, assigning me to the New York City branch, a 50-mile trip, for on-theroad training. When I asked him how long this was to be, he told me, “When you feel things are OK with your mom and the family.” Kodak people loved Kodak people, and if you were not in “the family,” your place was lower. Kodak management decisions

(I was one of those) were always correct. Our products were never equaled and certainly never bettered. Our manufacturing divisions could always do it better than any competitor, and those who disagreed were reminded that NIH would always prevail (Not Invented Here, meaning Kodak). As simplistic as it might sound, and I could write a book on specifics, the one word that finally took Kodak to bankruptcy was arrogance. Keep in mind, Steven J. Sasson, a Kodak electrical engineer, developed the digital camera in 1975. Capitalism works even if it takes more than 120 years to determine results. The world will miss Kodak, but it will keep on turning and new companies will take its place (as they already have) to give us a better life. Frank Vetare Berlin

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IRS kicks off tax season with deadline extended to April 17 (Jan. 13, 2012) The Internal Revenue Service opened the 2012 tax filing season by announcing that taxpayers have until April 17 to file their tax returns. The IRS encourages taxpayers to e-file, as it is the best way to ensure accurate tax returns and get faster refunds. The IRS also announced a number of improvements to help make this tax season easy for taxpayers. This includes new navigation features and helpful information on IRS.gov and a new pilot to allow taxpayers to use interactive video to get help with tax issues. “At the IRS, we’re working hard to make the process of filing your taxes as quick and easy as possible,” said IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman. “Providing quality service is one of our top priorities. It not only reduces the burden on taxpayers, but also helps in filing an accurate return right from the start.” Taxpayers will have until Tuesday, April 17, to file their 2011 tax returns and pay any tax due because April 15 falls on a Sunday, and Emancipation Day, a holiday observed in the District of Columbia, falls this year on Monday, April 16. According to federal law, District of Columbia holidays impact tax deadlines in the same way that federal holidays do; therefore, all taxpayers will have two extra days to file this year. Taxpayers requesting an extension will have until Oct. 15 to file their 2011 tax returns. The IRS expects to receive more than 144 million individual tax returns this year, with most of those being filed by the April 17 deadline. The IRS will begin accepting e-file and Free File returns on Jan. 17. Additional details about e-file and Free File will be announced later this month. IRS Free File provides options for free brand-name tax software or online fillable forms plus free electronic filing. Everyone can use Free File to prepare a federal tax return. Taxpayers who make $57,000 or less can

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(Jan. 13, 2012) AARP will once again be offering free tax preparation throughout the county, beginning Feb. 2. Reservations are required for each location. To set up an appointment, call 410-2131608. Services will be available Mondays at the Ocean Pines library on Cathell Road, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the Snow Hill library on North Washington Street, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and March 13, at the MAC Center on East Market Street

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Casino at Ocean Downs makes $45 million in 2011

BY THE NUMBERS: $3,007,657: Total revenue for December at casino

TOM RISEN ■ Staff Writer

HOW IT’S SPENT: z $1,458,713: Maryland Education Trust Fund (48.5%) z $992,526: Casino operator (33%) z $210,535: Horse racing purse account (7%) z $165,421: Local impact grants (5.5% // Baltimore and Prince George’s County receive 18 percent of the grant pool, leaving 82 percent for Worcester County) • Worcester County (60 %) $81,387 • Ocean City (20%) $27,129 • Ocean Pines, Berlin (10%) $13,564 each}

z 75,191: Racetrack facility renewal account (2.5%) z $60,153: Maryland Lottery (2%) z $45,114: Small, minority and womenowned business fund (1.5%) z $44,930,694: Total revenue since casino opened Source: Maryland Lottery

(Jan. 13, 2012) The Casino at Ocean Downs generated approximately $3 million during December, for a total of $45 million in 2011. According to numbers provided by the Maryland Lottery, the Casino at Ocean Downs on Route 589 near the intersection with Route 50 took in $3,007,657 in December, close to the $3,102,332 it generated in November. The casino opened last January. Maryland’s other casino, Hollywood Casino in Perryville, which opened in September 2010, generated approximately $9.4 million in December, roughly unchanged from $9.1 million in November. The Perryville casino has 1,500 slot machines, while Ocean Downs has half that number.

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Marylanders voted to allow slots casinos during a 2008 referendum, and state politicians could approve a similar statewide vote to allow them to feature table games such as cards, dice and roulette and stimulate the Casino at Ocean Downs’ lackluster performance during the winter months. Sen. Jim Mathias (D-38) said he would wait to see the details of an expected bill in that regard but would cosponsor such a proposal in the hopes of competing for casino customers who currently head to the 18 table gaming casinos in Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia. “It’s our responsibility to do everything we can working with local governments and chambers of commerce to make [gambling in Maryland] as successful and responsible as we can make it,” Mathias said. If a table game debate occurs, Delegate Mike McDermott (R-38) said he expected the conversation to center on the funding formulas and the regulations of how to operate the casinos. That could include renegotiating the 18 percent portion of the casino’s monthly 5.5 percent local

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“impact fee” that goes to Baltimore City and Prince Georges County instead of Worcester jurisdictions, he said. “I have had discussion with the ownership of Ocean Downs and discussed the addition of table games to the facility,” McDermott said. “The games are labor intensive and will create additional jobs, however they will also not be as profitable as the slot machines. Therefore, the owner’s percentage will need to be increased to cover the additional cost associated with the games.”

Offshore wind project could be aired during GA session…again TOM RISEN ■ Staff Writer

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(Jan. 13, 2012) A vote in the General Assembly on the future of wind turbines off the Ocean City coast might be in the air during this session, now that Gov. Martin O’Malley is reportedly considering another approach. During last year’s 90-day legislative session, members of the assembly rejected legislation to help fund a wind farm at least 10 miles off Ocean City’s coast by requiring utilities to buy a certain amount of energy from any wind farms once they are built. The deal failed to gain support because the energy companies would pass on to customers the extra charges related to buying more expensive wind power. The Daily Record in Baltimore, however, reported this week that Gov. Martin O’Malley has been looking at New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s model, which shifted around some of that financial burden. Without going into any detail, O’Malley spokeswoman Raquel Guillory said the might again endorse legislation to help create a wind farm that could create 2,000 jobs in the construction phase of the turbines and 400 maintenance jobs. Guillory also said some cost would be incurred to customers under any proposal, as part of existing rules for energy companies in Maryland to provide 20 percent of their energy from renewable sources by 2020. The governor’s office is also talking to companies that might be able to participate in turbine manufacturing. “We would identify offshore wind as a portion of that 20 percent,” Guillory said. “Obviously those [jobs] would be near the

wind farm, which would be close to Ocean City. In terms of manufacturing, there are 8,000 parts that make up the turbine, so it is hard to say if they would be in one geographic area.” Last year, Delegate Mike McDermott (R-38) said he thought the state should be less involved in trying to provide funding for a project that could lack sufficient private sector investment. Since Salisbury and Pocomoke City are being considered as sites for the manufacture of the wind turbines, McDermott said he would be in favor of the project if marketplace interest created less need for state involvement. “If the private sector wants to venture into offshore wind then they will be risking their money,” McDermott said. “Maryland does not need to put any more money at risk.” This year, O’Malley has more private sector interest behind the deal, having recently negotiated a merger between Exelon Corporation and Constellation Energy Group. The deal still awaits approval from the Public Service Commission, but would require Exelon to pay $30 million into an offshore wind energy development fund that would allow the state to pay some of the permitting costs for a wind farm. “If the merger is approved, the monies would be available to subsidize a company awarded the contract to build a wind farm,” Guillory said. Sen. Jim Mathias (D-38) said he is “philosophically in favor” of the 2020 renewable energy goal and the wind farm issue, but said he would await the details of a proposal supported by the governor. “There is a financial reality to it, so we will have to wait and see,” Mathias said.

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Former antique store on Main Street in Berlin being renovated NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Jan. 13, 2012) John Barrett was looking for suggestions last week for exterior designs for the former Town Center Antiques II building at 113 N. Main St., which is being renovated, but he did not care for one of them. During the Jan. 4 meeting of the Berlin Historic District Commission, Barrett, representing Renaissance Plaza, the owner of the building, proposed a slight arch above the double-door entrance. The space has not been rented, but the name of the new business would be beneath that arch. Commission member Kit Matthews told Barrett she did not like his proposed arch. Matthews did not like the shape of the arch and said it was out of place, although the building next to it has arches. She preferred, she said, for the arch be changed to an angular shape. Barrett said the reason for the proposed arch was to make it similar to the original roofline, which was arched. “I do like the arch with the sign beneath,” Barrett said. Although the building has space for three or four businesses, Barrett said he expected not to have that many. “I’m pretty confident it’ll be one ten-

ant,” he said. Barrett also said he expects to have six one-bedroom apartments on the upper floor of the building next door, which shares the 113 N. Main St. address. Emergency Services suggested naming the building under discussion so it could be differentiated from the building next door. Barrett said the buildings could have separate addresses after new tenants move in. Although the exact age of the building is unknown, Planning Director Chuck Ward said he believed it was built in the 1920s. Before it housed Town Center Antiques, it was the site of Dollar General, Sylco and the Berlin Motor Company. The building’s façade was first brick, then stucco and then aluminum. Commissioner Rick Stack suggested a wood substitute be used. Other suggestions included putting cornices on the roof and painting the metal on the doors. The commissioners voted to approve Barrett’s requested modifications, but Commissioner Mary Moore wants to see a more detailed rendering and Matthews still had her concern. “I still have a problem with the arch,” Matthews said. Town Center Antiques has vacated the building and is moving to a two-story building on Pitts Street. Approximately 70 dealers will have spaces there.

New billing rate for sewer in ’13 NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Jan. 13, 2012) Berlin sewer rates will increase by 5 percent July 1, 2013. The Town Council voted Monday to pass a resolution declaring its intent to increase the rates. “If we want $5 million, we have to raise the rates,” Town Administrator Tony Carson said. The town is getting a $3.5 million loan for its new effluent storage and irrigation project in Newark and $1.5 million in “loan forgiveness,” Carson said. “As long as you repay the $3.5 million, the $1.5 million will be forgiven.” The construction contract for the project is $5.4 million and the town has to finance $3.5 million of that cost. The town

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OC Council raises debates on taxi medallions, scooter licenses TOM RISEN ■ Staff Writer (Jan. 13, 2012) Discussion about cleaning up the city code on housing led the Ocean City Council on Tuesday to grant initial approval to a number of recommendations that could shift taxi medallion oversight and revaluate licenses for scooter businesses. License Inspector Michael Sherman presented a motion during the work session to remove and add a few words in the building code that would make it clearer, including making mention of dormitories in the code.

“When you have an apartment building or even a cottage, it’s more of a long-term stay. Whereas [with a] hotel, motel, inn, it’s somebody staying over for a week, a weekend,” Sherman said. To avoid confusion about vendors who are in town only for an event, the council approved another motion by Sherman to clarify the status of temporary vendors. “At year’s end, it kind of inflates how many retail stores we really have in town,” Sherman said. “What I would like to do is add a separate category where I could put these vendors in. It would give them the same price they

were paying before.” Once that was finished, council members took the opportunity to recommend different proposals to clarify the code or make business licensing more efficient. The council agreed with a motion by Councilman Joe Hall to investigate the merits of shifting oversight of the taxi medallions from the police department to the licensing department. The theory behind the motion is that transferring that responsibility to City Hall would make more police resources available for street patrols. “I just don’t think it could be a func-

tion of the police department,” Hall said. “It’s a business.” Councilwoman Margaret Pillas also asked license inspectors to revaluate provisions regulating scooter rental businesses, including their rates and locations. “Would they need an area to practice in?” Pillas said. “Do they need inspections?” Concerns about scooters finding a safe practice area for customers was also a concern for Councilwoman Mary Knight. “The sooner the better with the season coming,” Knight said.

Resort’s annual ‘Winterfest of Lights’ brings in more than $512k LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Jan. 13, 2012) The 127th Street Winterfest of Lights display, which contained as many as one million lights and more than 100 twinkling, shining, glittering and animated scenes, were viewed by a record 107,405 people this season. Revenue generated during the holiday spectacular also saw an increase over 2010. According to Tom Shuster, director of the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department, an average of 2,335 people

rode the Winterfest Express, a train that travels through the park each night so guests have an opportunity to see every light display. The Winterfest Express made its final voyage through the illuminated Northside Park on Jan. 1, New Year’s Day, wrapping up the 46night festival. This year’s overall total was an increase from the 84,230 passengers who took the 12-minute train ride last year when Winterfest of Lights was open for 44 days. The record attendance for the 19th annual Winterfest of Lights broke the previous high of 93,937, set in 2001.

Not only was overall ridership up, but there was also a boost in sales volume. Total revenue generated during the 2010-11 festival was $367,069. During the 2011-12 event, $512,934 was brought in. “That was a big jump over last year and obviously we’re happy about it,” Shuster said. “When attendance goes from 84,230 to 107,405, that’s about 23,000 more riders and that accounts for a large part of it.” Last year, tickets cost $4 for those 10 years of age and older. The ride was free for children 9 and younger. This year,

the price of tickets increased to $5 for passengers 12 and older, but children 11 and younger rode for free. “The price went up, but the age range [for free rides] went up also,” Shuster said. “It was very well received. There were no complaints about ticket prices. It’s still a very good value at $5.” All of the revenue goes into the general fund of the town, Shuster said. Money is allocated each year from the town budget for Winterfest of Lights to operate. Winterfest of Lights 2012 will take place Nov. 15 to Jan. 1.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF UNIMPROVED WEST OCEAN CITY REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON GOLF COURSE ROAD (NEAR SUNSET AVENUE) Under a power of sale contained in a certain Indemnity Deed of Trust from West End Condominium, LLC dated February 19, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5065, folio 330 (the “Deed of Trust”) among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD (Case No 23-C11001726) default having occurred under the terms thereof, and at the request of the party secured thereby (the “Secured Party”), the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Court House, One W. Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, on JANUARY 27, 2012 AT 1:00 P.M. ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements, if any, situated in Worcester County, MD described below and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust (the “Property”): Being known and designated as Block G, Lot No. 2, as shown on a Plat entitled “Subdivision A of Ocean Heights” which said plat is recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Plat Book No. 45, folio 89, et seq. TOGETHER WITH all easements, rights, privileges, and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any way appurtenant. Also being known as that certain real property consisting of approximately 3.44+/- acres of land on Golf Course Road, Worcester County, Maryland, and bearing Tax Account number 10-425859. The Property is located in the West Ocean City Sewer District which provides waste disposal capacity based on the equivalent dwelling unit (“EDU”) system. It is the Secured Party’s understanding that the Property has been assigned twenty (20) EDUs. No representation or warranty of any nature whatsoever is being made with respect to such EDUs and/or the transferability thereof, and all prospective purchasers must conduct their own independent investigations with regard to the Property. The Property is being sold in an “AS IS” condition and without warranties or representations, either express or implied, as to the nature, condition, value, use, zoning, habitability or description of the Property or the improvements thereon (if any). The Property is also being sold subject to: (a) all senior liens and encumbrances that are not extinguished by operation of law by the foreclosure sale of the Property and all agreements, declarations, covenants, conditions, easements and restrictions of record having priority over the Deed of Trust; (b) all existing building and zoning code violations, and all conditions or hazards which may exist on or with respect to the Property; (c) all critical

area and wetland violations; (d) all environmental problems, conditions or violations which may exist on or with respect to the Property; and (e) such state of facts that an accurate survey or physical inspection of the Property might disclose. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $25,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order, at the time of sale will be required of all purchasers other than the Secured Party or its affiliate. The deposit must be increased to 10% of the purchase price within 2 business days following the sale at the office of the Auctioneer. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid in immediately available funds, within ten (10) business days after the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) business days after ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the Property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the Property. In the event the Property is purchased by someone other than the Secured Party or its affiliate, interest shall be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Promissory Note secured by the Deed of Trust from the date of sale to the date of settlement. In the event the settlement is delayed for any reason and the Property is purchased by someone other than the Secured Party or its affiliate, there shall be no abatement of interest caused by the delay. All state and local real estate taxes, water, sewer, and other municipal or public charges on the Property, along with any regular and special assessments on the Property, ground rent, and/or homeowners association dues, if applicable, to be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, recordation taxes and transfer taxes, including agricultural land transfer taxes, shall be borne by the purchaser. The Substitute Trustees reserve the right (i) to waive or modify the deposit requirement; (ii) to extend the time for settlement; (iii) to approve the creditworthiness of any bidder or final purchaser; (iv) to withdraw all or part of the Property from sale at any time prior to the termination of bidding; (v) to keep the bidding open for any length of time; (vi) to reject any or all bids; and, (vii) postpone the sale and conduct such other sales as the Substitute Trustees may determine in their sole and absolute discretion. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the Property immediately after the sale. The Substitute Trustees do not guarantee or covenant to deliver or in any way obtain possession of the Property for any purchaser; rather, purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the Property. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey insurable or marketable title to the Property as described above, or if the sale is not ratified for any reason, the purchaser's sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to the refund of the aforementioned deposit, without interest. Upon refund of the deposit to purchaser, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claims

against the Property, Substitute Trustees or the Secured Party. The conveyance of the Property by the Substitute Trustees to the purchaser at settlement shall be by Trustees' Deed without any covenant or warranty. The purchaser is responsible for, and the Property is sold subject to, any environmental matter or condition, whether latent or observable, if any, that may exist at or affect or relate to the Property and to any governmental requirements affecting the same. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. The contract of sale between the Substitute Trustees, as sellers, and the purchaser (the "Contract of Sale") shall include, by reference, all the terms and conditions contained herein, specifically including, but not limited to, the following provisions: "Purchaser agrees and represents that the purchaser is purchasing the Property subject to all matters known and unknown, in "AS IS, WHERE IS" condition. In executing and delivering the Contract of Sale, purchaser has not relied upon nor been induced by any statements or representations of any person, including the Substitute Trustees, the Secured Party, or an affiliate or their respective servicers, heirs, personal and legal representatives, agents, employees, successors and assigns (collectively, "Released Parties"), in respect of the condition of the Property, including the environmental condition of the Property, unless such representations or statements are specifically set forth in the Contract of Sale. Purchaser has not relied on anything in the foreclosure advertisement, but rather has relied solely on such investigations, examinations or inspections of the Property as purchaser has made. Purchaser waives and releases the Released Parties from any and all claims the purchaser or its successors and assigns may have now or in the future may have relating to the condition of the Property. Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that this provision was a negotiated part of the Contract of Sale and serves as an essential component of consideration for the same. Note: The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for information purposes only. The Auctioneer, the Substitute Trustees and the Secured Party do not make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Prospective purchasers are urged to make their own inspection. Curtis C. Coon, David H. Cole, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-1/12/3t ___________________________________

TRUSTEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 9400 COASTAL HIGHWAY #804 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 21, 2000 from Dida K. Sood and Rajan Sood, husband and wife and Penn J. Ritter, Trustees, recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland on February 7, 2000

in Liber 2809 folio 418, and a corrected Deed of Trust dated January 21, 2000 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland on February 7, 2000 in Liber 2809 folio 427, was given to secure a loan evidenced by a Promissory Note(s) in the amount of Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($850,000.00), dated January 21, 2000 payable to Business Lenders, LLC, the current holder of the Note secured thereby, and default having occurred under the terms thereof, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the entrance to the Circuit Court for Worcester County, One W. Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, on February 1, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. the land and improvements and all personal property, known as 9400 Coastal Highway #804 Ocean City, Maryland. The property will be sold in AS IS condition, subject to any existing building violations, etc., and also subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, superior liens and agreements of record affecting same. Neither the Trustees nor their agents, successors or assigns make any representation or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the property including, without limitation, description, use, recorded or unrecorded leases or other occupancy agreements, operating and management agreements, physical conditions or environmental conditions of the property. TERMS OF SALE: Cash or certified check in the amount of $25,000 will be required of the purchaser (other than the above-named Holder or its designee) at the time and place of sale, balance in cash on the earlier of ten days after ratification or September 30, 2012, time being of the essence, and to bear interest at the rate of 8% per annum from date of sale to date of settlement. In the event the Holder or its designee purchases the property as the high bidder, no deposit shall be required, and the requirement of interest on the balance is waived. If the purchaser defaults, the Substitute Trustees may declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting party. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason, there shall be no abatement of interest. Taxes, water, rent, all public charges/assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, to be assumed by purchaser. 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. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey insurable title, the purchaser's sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit. Additional terms to be announced at the sale. /s/ Joel S. Aronson Substitute Trustee All Inquiries should be directed to Joel S. Aronson 301 907 6555 OCD-1/12/3t ___________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

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Legal Notices SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES' SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 413 COVINGTON ST. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Edward I. Bonneville, dated June 11, 1998 and recorded in Liber 2537, folio 59 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on JANUARY 23, 2012 AT 12:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $6,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. The purchaser is responsible for any amount in excess of $250.00 for outstanding water bills, if any, incurred prior to the date of sale. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be

responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #201007573) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Deborah K. Curran, Erin M. Brady, Diana C. Theologou, Laura L. Latta, Abby Moynihan, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-1/5/3t ___________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES' SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 10513 CASH RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Dina M. Thorne and Steven Thorne dated September 27, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4791, Folio 313 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $355,500.00 and an original interest rate of 6.625% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on JANUARY 18, 2012 AT 2:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $43,000 in cash, cashiers check or certified check is required at time 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 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 or if settlement is delayed for any reason. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year real property taxes will be made as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All past due property taxes paid by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale, and all other costs incidental to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. All transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be paid by the Purchaser. Purchaser shall pay all applicable agricultural tax, if any. 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. If ratification or settlement is delayed for any reason there shall be no abatement of interest. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If Purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, he agrees to pay, attorneys’ fees in the amount of $750.00, plus costs, if the Trustees have moved 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 the sale. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The 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 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. Seller agrees to pay Sub. Trustees a fee of $395.00 for their review of and consent to any motion to substitute purchaser. Howard N. Bierman, Jacob Geesing, Carrie M. Ward, David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees OCD-12/29/3t ___________________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 14503 Notice is given that the Common Pleas court of Dauphin County, PA appointed Valerie E. G. Caggiano, 305 Village Way, Harrisburg, PA 17112 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Smyra C. Gekas who died on February 7, 2009 domiciled in PA, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Laura A. Melia whose address is 113 East Church St., Frederick, MD 21701. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor pres-

ents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Valerie E. G. Caggiano Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: December 29, 2011 OCD-12/29/3t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 14518 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ANN MAHASSEL Notice is given that Melina Bates, 307 139th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on December 19, 2011 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ann Mahassel who died on March 18, 2011, 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 19th day of June, 2012. 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. Melina Bates Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: Jan. 5, 2012 OCD-1/5/3t ___________________________________

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Legal Notices Housing Rehabilitation Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for rehabilitation work to be performed on a single family home located on Shop Road in the Berlin area of Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractors and may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-6321194 to request a package by mail. This project is proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant Program and is thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m., on Monday, January 23, 2012 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Housing Rehabilitation Bid - Shop Road - January 23, 2012" in the lower left-hand corner. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or

completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with county contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries regarding the bid specifications shall be directed to the Housing Program Inspector, John Nosworthy, at 443-736-7085. All other inquiries shall be directed to Jo Ellen Bynum, Housing Program Administrator, at 410-632-3112. OCD-1/12/1t ___________________________________ Joseph Moore Christopher Woodley 3509 Coastal Highway P.O. Box 739 Ocean City, MD 21842 JOSEPH E. MOORE, Assignee CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY, Assignee Plaintiffs v. L.A. SAWYER CO., et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO.: 23C11001498

NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, this 6th day of January, 2012, by the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF WORCESTER, Maryland, and by the authority thereof, that the sale made by Joseph E. Moore and Christopher T. Woodley, Assignees of the real property designated as Lot 81 GlenRiddle Subdivision, located at 11413 Maid At Arms Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811, and reported in the above entitled

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cause, will finally be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 6th day of February, 2012; provided, a copy of this Order be inserted in a weekly newspaper published in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 30th day of January, 2012. The Report states the amount of the Trustee’s Sale to be $150,000.00. Stephen V. Hales CLERK True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Md. OCD-1/12/3t ___________________________________ J. HARRISON PHILLIPS III 115-72ND STREET OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 14530 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DONALD HARRY JEFFERY Notice is given that Willian Joseph Shelly, 116 Ocean Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on January 06, 2012 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Donald Harry Jeffery who died on November 28, 2011, 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 6th day of July, 2012. 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. William Joseph Shelly Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: January 12, 2012 OCD-1/12/3t ___________________________________

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Twisters owner plans large activity center on former Tyson site NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Jan. 13, 2012) The former parking lot for the Tyson chicken processing plant on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin could become the site of an activity center for children and adults. Carmella Solito, owner of Twisters Gymnastics and Carmella’s Kids Learning Center on Route 113, wants to move her two businesses to one large building on the Tyson site. “I hope to move into a bigger facility,” Solito told the Berlin Planning Commission during Wednesday’s meeting. Solito also said time was of the essence. If the new facility is not open by July 1, she would be obligated to remain at her present location for an additional two years. She had not applied for site approval earlier because she was waiting for her financing to be approved, she said. Because of those time restraints, the commissioners said they would do what they could to make that possible. Instead of waiting a month until the next regularly scheduled meeting, they could meet again as early as next week to see changes to the proposed plans in hopes of granting final site plan approval. “I’m excited by this project,” Commissioner Pete Cosby said. “It’s what Berlin needs and wants.” Commissioner John Barrett also had praise for Solito’s plans. “The usage of the area is great,” Barrett said. “It’s just an awesome project.” Becker Morgan Group, a Salisbury architectural and engineering firm, designed a 30,000-square-foot building with rooms for infants and toddlers, plus rooms for activities for older children, a room for before and after school care, a multi-purpose room, a space for adult fitness, a large gym, a room for Laser Tag and another for Glow Golf, plus rooms for offices, a kitchen, storage and bathrooms. The plans showed one entrance from Old Ocean City Boulevard, also known as Route 346, and another on Nelson Avenue. The commissioners opposed the first entrance because of safety reasons. Too much traffic is on that road, they said. “Use a side road that has access to Route 346 where people are forced to go slow,” Commissioner Ron Cascio said. Solito hopes to expand the building from 30,000 square feet to 50,000 square feet within five years, so the commissioners asked her to have plans for the expansion when they meet again. They also said sidewalks were needed in the plans and they want to know what colors would be used on the building’s exterior. No representative of Becker Morgan was able to attend Wednesday’s meeting, but someone from the firm will attend the next meeting, Mark Cropper, Solito’s attorney, told the commissioners. There was a question about the lack of windows in one section of the building, but that area is for Laser Tag, an area with black walls that is meant to be without windows.

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Coastal Hospice seeks $500k state bond for Berlin facility

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TOM RISEN â&#x2013; Staff Writer

(Jan. 13, 2012) The Berlin Town Council discussed the following topics during the Monday, Jan. 9, meeting.

Public Works Director Mike Gibbons said work that started last week to clean up Hudson Branch was expected to be completed Tuesday. He also said stop bars had been put on Washington Street because of increased traffic and speeders there.

Water monitoring grant The Town Council approved a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey Water Science Center for a water monitoring station for Bassett Creek. Dave Wilson, executive director of the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, said the previous monitoring station was removed during work to make Route 113 a divided four-lane highway. The stations provide information about water levels, temperature and salinity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for us to have that data,â&#x20AC;? Wilson said. The monitor would cost $14,000, but if Berlin applies for the grant, it would cost $7,000 and then the U.S. Geological Survey Water Science Center would Continued on Page 29

(Jan. 13, 2012) Coastal Hospice will seek a $500,000 matching funds bond from the state this legislative session for a new hospice home in Berlin and the most likely scenario is that the money, if available, would come in stages. The Coastal Hospice by the Ocean, a 16,000-square-foot outreach center and residence, would be located in Berlin at the north end of Broad Street near Ann Drive. A site plan for the project is under review by Berlin planning officials. The cost of the project from planning through construction is expected to total $5 million, and 10 percent of that amount has been raised already through individual donors, said Maureen McNeill, director for development for Coastal Hospice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We paid $350,000 for the land on Dec. 28, primarily through donations,â&#x20AC;? McNeill said. Meanwhile, Delegate Norm Conway (D-38B) said he expects to have a bond bill drafted by mid-January, but the amount of $500,000 might not be available all at once. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The max for a bond bill the past four years has been $250,000,â&#x20AC;? Conway said. Sen. Jim Mathias (D-38) said he also would support the effort with a companion bill on the Senate side. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m working with [Conway] to preserve and protect the dignity of life for

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peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loved ones,â&#x20AC;? Mathias said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Coastal Hospice] is doing a phenomenal job. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certainly a service for all our citizens.â&#x20AC;? The construction schedule would depend on how the state doles out the money, assuming that the bond bills pass, but once completed, the facility would house six residence rooms where family members could also stay as they visit loved ones living at the facility. Along with those residence rooms, the facility would also include a counseling center, gardens, meditation room and a library, McNeill said. It would also house a conference center that would be available for community use. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hospice and palliative care are not where you go to die. Hospice offers the

chance to achieve the things you want to achieve because you know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re dying,â&#x20AC;? McNeill said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are other people who by virtue of their home situation, for example, they are alone or live with an elderly spouse, cannot manage themselves. For those patients, we are planning to build Coastal Hospice at the Ocean. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have rooms for patients and an outreach center where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll offer, among other things, palliative care. Palliative care is available at Atlantic General Hospital for patients, but if you are not a hospital patient and are dealing with serious illness, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to look for patient-focused, not disease-focused, care. We are here to serve anyone faced with a life-limiting illness.â&#x20AC;?

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Berlin customers may soon get credit for producing electricity NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Jan. 13, 2012) The Berlin Town Council plans to vote Jan. 23, on a provision that would allow residents with certain types of energy efficiency equipment in their homes to get credits on their electric bills. State code requires all utilities to provide the credits, said Dwight Davis, the town’s consultant on matters of electricity and a vice president at the consulting firm of Booth & Associates of Raleigh, N.C. Other utilities in the state have already adopted the rider. The town of Berlin must adopt it because the town has its own electric utility. The energy efficient equipment must be on a resident’s premises to offset all or part of the customer’s electric. The devices would include generators, solar panels and ones using the power of wind. A study could be required to determine if the device would have a negative effect on the town’s electric system. The customer, Davis said, would be limited to producing no more than 200 percent of his annual electrical usage. The rider, he said, was intended for the customer who wanted to generate electricity for his own usage. If the customer produces more electricity than he can use, the electric utility

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Electric news Electric Department Director Tim Lawrence said three breakers had been replaced at the Savage substation. A power outage Jan. 6 was due to a malfunction in one of them. He has been in touch wilth the manufacturer because the breaker should not have malfunctioned.

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OBITUARIES Louis Raymond â&#x20AC;&#x153;Louâ&#x20AC;? Voir SELBYVILLE, Del. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Louis Raymond â&#x20AC;&#x153;Louâ&#x20AC;? Voir, who gave his voice and music to thousands of people for 50 or more years, has passed away. He was 77 when he went to be with the Lord. Mr. Voir started his musical career by playing music on an accordion. At 16 years old, he went on the road with a band. Lou Voir He could play the organ, piano, saxophone and drums, and he could sing beautifully. He played music in churches and clubs in Baltimore, Ocean City, Wildwood, N.J., Delaware, Las Vegas and Puerto Rico, among other locations. He also recorded a big band album. Words cannot adequately express Mr. Voirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contribution to music. He sang for the Lord and friends, and he never cared about fame or money. He just wanted to play music. He wrote beautiful music and hymns. Mr. Voir also enjoyed golf (8 handicap) and he once made a hole-in-one at the Ocean Pines Golf Club. He was very devoted to his Christian religion and he read the Bible daily. He had an honorable discharge from the Army (Special Services) in 1956. He is survived by his wife, Judi. He will be missed. Life is a song. Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love is the music. Stephen J. Doherty WHALEYVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Stephen J. Do-

herty, 59, of Whaleyville died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Lowell, Mass., he was the son of the late Joseph and Rita (Sullivan) Doherty. Mr. Doherty had been with the Internal Revenue Service for more than 29 years and at the time of his death, was the collection manager for the Delmarva area. A scholar of the Bible, he was a member of Crossway Church in West Ocean City, where he was the treasurer, an elder and a Sunday school teacher. He was also a long-time child sponsor with Compassion International. Mr. Doherty is survived by his wife, Linda J. Doherty of Whaleyville; a son, Christopher Doherty of Port Deposit, Md.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kristen E. and Michael Dean of Oxford, Pa., and Carolyn H. and Nathan Hyde of Ocean Pines; a cherished granddaughter, Laura Marie Hyde; three brothers, Ken Doherty of Wilmington, N.C., Bill Doherty of Manchester, N.H., and Brian Doherty of Tewksbury, Mass.; and a sister, Elaine Clark of Danvers, Mass. A funeral service was held on Monday, Jan. 9, at The Worship Center in Berlin. Pastor Bob Miller officiated. Burial was in Dale Cemetery in Whaleyville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crossway Church, 11811 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, Md. 21842. Arrangements were handled by Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville, Del. William Michael â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mikeâ&#x20AC;? Beck SELBYVILLE, Del. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; William Michael â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mikeâ&#x20AC;? Beck, 68, of Selbyville, Del., and

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Anthony J. Slechta SNOW HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Anthony John Slechta, 59, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Joseph Vincent Slechta and Dorothy Lillian Kremer Slechta. He is survived by his wife, Ledeana Maria Taylor Slechta. He is also survived by a brother, Joseph F. Slechta of Westover, Md.; sisters, Mary Jo Edwards of Martinsburg, W.Va., Anne Slechta Smith of East New Market, Md., and Therese Tyndall of Berlin; and several nieces and nephews â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonyâ&#x20AC;? was a member of Go Getters, attended the MAC Center in Snow Hill, and was an Adult Day Care volunteer. He was a member of Whatcoat United Methodist Church. A memorial service was held Monday, Jan. 9, at the MAC Center in Snow Hill. The Rev. Edward Bratten officiated. A donation in his memory may be made to MAC Center for Adult Day Care, 4767 Snow Hill Road, Snow Hill, Md. 21863. Arrangements were handled by Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Elinore A. Kocman BERLIN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Elinore Alice Kocman, 89, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late John and Harriett Hughes. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Kocman Jr. She is survived by her son, Carl Kocman III and his wife, Jeanne of Berlin; a daughter, Lynn Wasser and her husband, Mike of Worcester, Pa.; five grandchildren; Continued on Page 31

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LAUREN BUNTING ■ Contributing Writer (Jan. 13, 2012) Buyers looking to purchase a home with an FHA backed loan will continue to have more leeway to purchase directly from banks or investors with a recent decision by the Federal Housing Administration to extend its waiver on property anti-flipping rules through 2012. FHA rules typically prohibit insuring a mortgage on a home where the seller has owned a home for fewer than 90 days, but in an effort to help clear bank-owned sales or foreclosures, the agency waived this regulation in 2010 and has now extended the waiver through 2012. The extension will allow buyers to continue to use FHA-insured financing to purchase HUD owned homes and bank owned properties, no matter how long the owner of record has held title. “This extension is intended to accelerate the resale of foreclosed properties in neighborhoods struggling to overcome the possible effects of abandonment and blight,” said Carol Galante, FHA’s acting commissioner. “FHA remains a critical source of mortgage financing and stability and we must make every effort that to promote recovery in every responsible way we can.” There are certain conditions and guidelines still in effect to prevent predatory property flipping, which is where properties are quickly resold at inflated prices to unwary borrowers. Some of these conditions include all transactions must be arms-length, with no link between the buying and selling parties; and, if a properties sales price is more than 20 percent above the seller’s acquisition cost, the lender will need to meet specific conditions and document the justification for the increased value for the waiver to still apply. Since the original waiver went into effect on Feb. 1, 2010, FHA has insured nearly 42,000 mortgages worth more than $7 billion on properties resold within 90 days of acquisition. The agency says its own research has found that in today’s market, acquiring, rehabilitating, and reselling foreclosed properties to prospective homeowners often takes fewer than 90 days. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed realtor with Bunting Realty, Inc. serving Worcester and Wicomico counties.

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T-SHIRT LINE TAKES AIM AT BULLYING We want to make anti-bullying the new cool, designer says LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Jan. 13, 2012) Bishopville entrepreneur and cartoonist Jenifer Jurden, creator of the furry green “Jurdy” character, and her shout b cause!, LLC business partner Joe Harris, launched last week a line of texting abbreviation Tshirts online at www.nobullytxt.com. They want the T-shirts to aid in the fight against bullying in grade schools and high schools across the country. “Bullying is a problem of epidemic proportions for kids everywhere. We wanted to do something monumental to have a significant impact on bullying,” Jurden said. “We want to make anti-bul-

BULLYING STATISTICS z In the United States, about one in four kids are bullied on a regular basis. z About 80 percent of all high school students have encountered being bullied in some fashion online. Approximately 35 percent of teens have been threatened online. About half of all teens admit they have said something mean or hurtful to another teen online. z In about 85 percent of bullying cases, no intervention or effort is made by a teacher or administration member of the school to stop the bullying from taking place. Source: www.bullyingstatistics.org

lying the new cool. Through humor and honesty … we’re giving kids the power to stand up to bullying even before bullies strike. Raising awareness that it’s not OK to bully will change the dynamic, and we believe, save lives.” Shout b cause! has partnered with Bill Regan of Red Sun Custom Apparel in Sel-

byville, Del., to deliver its anti-bullying message. There are several “No Bully Txt” Tshirt colors and eight designs available for girls, boys, teens and adults. “We wanted to design something cool that people would want to wear to get the message out and that See DUO’S on Page 35

Tricia Walsh, producer of the Insurance Management Group, Inc. of Ocean City, has passed the exam for the Fundamentals of Risk Management course of the CSRM program. The CSRM program is a series of five courses to earn the CSRM designation. Walsh began her insurance career in 2007 with Insurance Management Group, Inc. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1993 where she majored in elementary education and holds a minor in biology.

Cropper retires from convention center Janice Cropper has retired after almost 18 years with the Town of Ocean City. Cropper joined the Town in April 1994 as the receptionist at the Ocean City convention center, and in 2005 became an Office Associate III at the convention center. While Cropper’s formal responsibilities included answering calls and training and supervising part-time receptionists, she also organized and promoted the town’s annual Holiday Shopper’s Fair held every year during the Thanksgiving weekend. She also served, when needed, as a ticket seller in the convention center’s box office as well as in accounts receivable and payroll entry. Cropper worked as a radio dispatcher for the Ocean City Police Department in the mid-1960s, before working as office secretary for Public Works and the Water Department. Cropper then became a library aide at Stephen Decatur High School and an educational assistant at Ocean City Elementary School.

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they would feel proud to wear anywhere,” Jurden said. Some of the text acronyms available on the 100 percent pre-shrunk cotton T-shirts include “b/f” (bullies/fail), “bff”(bullies fizzle fast), “bol” (bullies often lie), “btw” (bullying … that’s weak), “brb” (bullies are bogus) and “bffl” (bullying? forgive! forget! love!) Each shirt also features the “Bully Blob” graphic. “On average, kids text over 100 times a day. We’ve redefined familiar texting acronyms to communicate our anti-bullying message,” Jurden said. “The blob is what makes this shirt unique. It’s our icon. The blob represents bullies and how they are spineless in reality.” Schools, businesses and organizations that would like to distribute the shirts to students can have custom-designed tees with their logo imprinted on the sleeve. A portion of the sales of the shirts will benefit anti-bullying non-profit organizations. Jurden hopes to partner with schools interested in the shirts as a means to support their anti-bullying efforts. “We’ve created Anti-Bullying Champion school programs to empower teachers, principals and PTA organizations to make a strong, bold anti-bullying message and to raise funds for their school,” Jurden said. “We’re launching in Maryland, but we want to reach schools across the nation.” If schools sign up for the program, they will receive Anti-Bullying Champion student and school certificates. They will also qualify for the fundraising program where participating schools will be given a discount on T-shirts, which they can resell, said Jurden, who would like to expand the line to include sweatshirts, hats, wristbands and other items. “Although purchasing materials such as T-shirts to supplement a school’s bullying prevention program would be decided on a school-by-school basis, we applaud efforts by community and business members to eradicate bullying in our communities and schools. Together, we can make a difference,” said Barbara Witherow, coordinator of public relations and special programs for Worcester County Public Schools. Bullying prevention programs, which include awareness, prevention and early intervention, are offered at each of the county schools. At the beginning of each school year, students receive a brochure to educate them on what constitutes bullying, harassment, or intimidation and explains what they should do if they believe they are being bullied, Witherow said. Administrators, school counselors, teachers and staff also reinforce bullying awareness and prevention during orientation sessions at the start of each school year and throughout the year. Character Education programs exist at each school, reinforcing positive character traits and decisions, such as demonstrating fairness and respect to all individuals, Witherow said. Eleven of the 14 county schools are Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) schools that emphasize and reward good choices. Nine of the 11 earned a GOLD designation, the highest honor, she said. Peer Mediation is also offered at several schools. The program focuses on students-

supporting-students and respectful conflict resolution, Witherow said. “Our school system is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and respectful school environment where everyone is valued and treated respectfully,” she said. “Any behavior that compromises a positive learning environment is simply not tolerated. An effective learning environment is absolutely essential and is the right of each and every student.” Worcester Preparatory School in Berlin also offers a number of programs at all grade levels that focus on bullying, according to Merle Marsh, director of special projects. In fact this week, an anti-bullying and school safety program from the Mental Health Association of Talbot County was scheduled for Pre-K through thirdgrade students. DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) officers have also spoken to students about bullying, Marsh said.

A number of the classes take part in interactive slide shows from CableVision’s Power to Learn site, which were co-written by Marsh. “I have been writing (for Apple, Microsoft, Computer Learning Foundation, CableVision, Cisco, etc.) about Internet safety and other ed tech topics since the late 1980s when interaction online was just beginning, so I have always passed along the information I know to our faculty and staff,” Marsh said. In grades 6-12, there are advisory groups, where bullying is discussed in some of the sessions. Middle school students have a unit on Resisting Negative Influences, which tackles bullying as well as other topics, Marsh said. “Our manners classes at all levels stress respect for others, which I believe is the most important ingredient in dealing with any type of bullying. Groups such as Ran-

dom Acts of Kindness and our volunteers help students grow in empathy and [have] respect for all,” she said. “There are high expectations for our students to be thoughtful and respectful. As a school, we deal immediately and seriously with any cases of bullying or cyber bullying.” An Internet Safety Guide is available to parents on the school’s Web site. Another guide includes information about bullying and cyber bullying and there is also an “Internet Smarts” blog, which provides teachers and parents with the latest information on online safety, Marsh said. “Parents and teachers are informed of these resources through our newsletters and weekly e-mail. The better parents and teachers are informed about all types of Internet safety, the fewer problems there will be,” she said. For more information about the Tshirts, visit www.nobullytxt.com.

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Worcester Prep's Matteo Petrera (3) scores a lay-up during last Friday's game against Delmarva Christian in Berlin. Despite a late run by Worcester, Delmarva Christian came out on top, 43-40.

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Delmarva Christian Royals come from behind, edge out Worcester Prep 25-23 LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Jan. 13, 2012) The pattern this season for the Worcester Prep girls’ basketball is when games come down to the wire, the Lady Mallards have a difficult time handling the pressure, according to Coach Page Watts Rogers. That was the case last Friday, when the Delmarva Christian Royals came from

‘Hoop Shoot’ winners announced The Ocean City Elk’s Lodge 2645 held its 2012 “Hoop Shoot” contest at Worcester Preparatory School on Jan. 7. More than 2,250 students competed at their individual schools to become eligible to participate in the championship. The first-place winners in each division — 8-9-yearolds, 10-11 and 12-13 — will advance to the District Championships on Feb. 4, at the Salvation Armory in Salisbury. Winners of the 2012 Elk’s “Hoop Shoot” are: ■ First place: T.J. Bescat (Showell), 8-9 boys; Isabelle Kristick (Ocean City Elementary), 8-9 girls; Matthew Kinsey (Berlin Intermediate), 10-11 boys; Hannah Merritt (Worcester Prep), 10-11 girls; Darion McKenzie (Stephen Decatur Middle School), 12-13 boys; and Maggie Bunting (Berlin Intermediate), 12-13 girls ■ Second place: Kurt Leinemann (Worcester Prep), 8-9 boys; Emily Stitely (Showell), 8-9 girls; Hayden Snelsire (MBS), 10-11 boys; Olivia Beard (BIS), 10-11 girls; Reid Carey (Worster Prep), 12-13 boys; and Sara Mitrecic (SDMS), 12-13 girls ■ Third place: London Drummond (Buckingham), 8-9 boys; Guiliana Cascio (Buckingham), 8-9 girls; Theo Hobbs (OCES), 10-11 boys; Chloe Sass (MBS), 10-11 girls; Tyler Springfield (MBS), 12-13 boys; and Holly Adelhardt (MBS), 12-13 girls.

LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Jan. 13, 2012) The Worcester Prep boys’ basketball team made a valiant effort for a come-from-behind victory last Friday, but the Delmarva Christian Royals held on for a 43-40 victory. At the end of the first quarter in Berlin the score was tied 7-7. The Royals outscored the Mallards 11-6 in the second quarter to go into the halftime break ahead 18-13. Worcester had some ground to make up, trailing 31-24 heading into the final quarter. Down by seven with a minute left, Scott Gee hit a three-pointer. The Mallards then stole the ball and Harrison Brennan scored to put the team within two (42-40) with 45 seconds remaining. Delmarva Christian hit a foul shot with 30 seconds on the clock to lead by three. Prep Coach Mike Grosso called a timeout to set up a play. Brennan took a threepoint shot with seven seconds left, but it didn’t fall. “We played well, but we couldn’t get it going on offense early on. The first game back from break, that is normal. I really liked how we played on defense and how we picked up the offense in the second half,” Grosso said. “Matt Reilly and Zander Farr had three fouls by the second quarter and both fouled out halfway through the fourth. This made a huge difference in the game.”

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behind to win 25-23. “Every time it gets to be a close game we foul. They get nervous and everyone loses their composure,” Rogers said. “We’ll play great defense and get the ball back to take the lead and then we throw it away. We had a ton of turnovers in the [Delmarva Christian] game.” The Mallards led 3-2 at the end of the opening quarter in Berlin. The Royals had See PREP on Page 37

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Worcester Prep's Meredith Smith, right, battles with a Delmarva Christian player for the ball during last Friday's game in Berlin. Delmarva Christian won 25-23.

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a 10-9 advantage at halftime. The Prep squad outscored Delmarva 8-3 in the third to pull ahead 17-13. The Royals tallied 12 points in the final quarter, while the Mallards netted six. “The only part of that game where we play really well was the first two minutes of the second quarter. We were flat for a lot of the game. We were twotimes taller than them and they out-rebounded us,” Rogers said. “We made a lot of mental mistakes, as far as stupid fouls. We had almost six kids with four fouls by the end of the third quarter.” Sophie Brennan, a freshman, had 10 points and seven steals in the loss. The Mallards struggled with turnover on Tuesday in Easton when they faced the Sts. Peter & Paul Sabres. “They played a 1-3-1 defense and our girls haven’t played against that. It took them until after halftime to figure it out,”

Rogers said after the 2914 loss. “We played scared. We weren’t comfortable against that kind of defense. Our defense played well, but when we would get the Prep Coach ball we’d throw it away. Page Rogers We had 16 turnovers in the first half.” The Sabres led 20-4 at halftime. The Mallards outscored their opponent 109 in the second half, but they couldn’t come back from the large deficit. “We had good momentum going in the second half. We just ran out of time,” Rogers said. “At least we got progressively better in each quarter.” Molly Marshall was the Mallards’ top producer with seven points and eight rebounds. Worcester will take a trip to Centreville today to match-up against the Gunston Day Herons.

Lady Seahawks win Jan. 4 swim meet; boys’ team ties for second Coach Russo pleased with performance during first competition after break LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Jan. 13, 2012) The Stephen Decatur girls’ indoor track and field team edged out its competition to win the Jan. 4 meet at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill by 10 points. The Seahawk boys’ squad finished in a tie for second place. Nineteen schools participated. Three Lady Seahawks Decatur Coach earned first-place honors in their individual events. Pat Russo Jessica Galuardi was victorious in the 55-meter high hurdles. She crossed the finish line in 9.5 seconds. Layla Fowler won the 500m race in 1:22.6 and Chloe FauntLeRoy outran her com-

petition in the 800m event. FauntLeRoy completed the race in 2:30.4. The 3,200m relay team of FauntLeRoy, Fowler, Ravyn Saunders and Carly Bodolus won their event in 10:22.6. “They’ve been very consistent and they’re doing a good job,” Decatur Coach Pat Russo said of the relay foursome. The Decatur girls’ team took first place in the meet, scoring 87.5 points. Milford was second with 77.5 points and Cape Henlopen (67 points) rounded out the top three teams. “Our girls did a good job,” Russo said. “I was a little concerned with the [holiday] break, but the times were decent and they ran pretty well. In many cases, they improved their times.” Caesar Rodney won the boys’ competition with 103.75 points. Decatur and Milford tied for second place. Each team scored 84 points. Greg Petersen was the only Seahawk to come away with a victory. He crossed the finish line first in the 55m high hurdles, completing the race in eight seconds. Pe-

tersen won the high jump, with a height of 6 feet 2 inches. “He had a good day. He also placed in the long jump (fifth, 18 feet 8 inches) and the triple jump (third, 39 feet 5 inches),” Russo said. “Overall, the boys did pretty well. We had a few problems (injuries and

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Seahawks have strong second half in win over Snow Hill Eagles Three-pointers by Purnell and Engle momentum changer for Decatur team LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Jan. 13, 2012) Tuesday’s game between Worcester County rivals, the Stephen Decatur Seahawks and Snow Hill Eagles in Berlin was a back-andforth battle early on, but the home team began to pull away and went on to win 57-43. The score was tied 9-9 at the end of the first quarter. Decatur had an 18-11 lead three minutes before halftime. Snow Hill went on a 6-0 run in the final minutes to go into the halftime break trailing by one point (18-17). “We played kind of sloppy in the first half. We could have played more precise,” said Decatur Coach Mark Engle. “We didn’t finish at the rim and we missed a lot of lay-ups.” The Seahawks led 31-27 with 24 seconds left in the third quarter. Drakar Purnell hit a three pointer just before the buzzer to put Decatur on top 34-27. Twenty seconds into the fourth quarter, Jesse Engle sunk a three-point shot to give his team a 37-27 lead. Those

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(Jan. 13, 2012) When the Stephen Decatur and Snow Hill girls’ basketball teams met on Dec. 28 during the John H. Coleman tournament, the Lady Seahawks edged out the host Eagles, 60-56. On Tuesday during the squads' second match-up in Snow Hill, Decatur again came away with a victory, but this time it was in overtime. “We came out and played well, but then we made some passing mistakes and some mistakes on defense,” said Decatur Coach Amy Fenzel-Mergott. Decatur led 16-9 at the end of the first quarter. Snow Hill outscored Decatur 2111 in the second quarter to go into the halftime break ahead 30-27. The Seahawks tallied 16 points in the third quarter, while the Eagles netted 14. Decatur trailed by one point (44-43) heading into the final quarter. With the score tied 51-all at the end of regulation, the game went into overtime. Decatur outscored its Worcester County rival 8-2 in the extra period to win the match 59-53. “In the second half we protected the ball better and we made some adjustments on defense,” Fenzel-Mergott said. “We held our composure in overtime and Jamie Parker, our point guard, did a good job pulling everyone together. It was a good win, but even though we won, we know there are still things we need to improve on.” Abbey Schorr led Decatur with 23 points and 20 rebounds. Marina Jones chipped in with 18 points. Decatur next match is against the James M. Bennett Clippers on Tuesday in Berlin.

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Farr led the Mallards with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Brennan scored 13 points and had four assists. Tuesday’s game against the St. Thomas More Ravens in Magnolia, Del., was a tight battle, but Worcester pulled out a 5537 victory with a big fourth quarter. The Ravens led 20-15 at the end of the first quarter. The Mallards fought back and the score was even at 28-all going into the halftime break. Worcester gained a 35-34 advantage in the third quarter and outscored Delmarva 20-3 in the fourth. “We took over in the fourth quarter, but it started with great defense and excellent ball movement on offense in the third,” Grosso said. Reilly scored 18 points and had 10 rebounds. Farr chipped in with 14 points and 10 rebounds and Brennan had 17 points and five steals. Worcester is scheduled to travel to Centreville today to play the Gunston Day Herons.

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Decatur grapplers score victories over Kent Island and Reservoir Seahawk team scheduled to compete in Bob Rowe Classic today and Saturday LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Jan. 13, 2012) Even with the flu bug running through the Stephen Decatur wrestling team, the Seahawks earned their 114th consecutive Bayside Conference victory on Jan. 4, when the Berlin grapplers defeated the Kent Island Buccaneers 46-21 in Stevensville. Kent Island won the first three matches, two by pinfall and one by decision, to pull ahead 15-0. Decatur was

victorious in 10 of the final 11 matches. “We wrestled well, but we got pinned three times out of the four losses. If that continues to happen we will lose,” Decatur Coach said Decatur Coach Todd Martinek Todd Martinek after last Wednesday's competition. “We need to fight off of our backs and have some more heart. Getting pinned is easy. It takes toughness to not get pinned and we need to get tougher.” Jeff Evans (170), Adam Bargar (195), Luke Bargar (220) and heavyweight Ryan Kail pinned their Kent Island opponents. Alford Hardy (132),

Dakota Roderick (138), Alex Schiffer (145) and Kaelan Patterson (160) won their matches by major decision, 12-1, 14-2, 13-2 and 8-0, respectively. Logan Smith (126) and Jermain Purnell (152) outscored their opponents 11-4 and 8-4. Three days later, the Decatur squad traveled to Fulton, Md., to battle the Reservoir Gators. Martinek was pleased with the Seahawks' performance in their 52-15 victory over the Gators last Saturday. “The team wrestled great. Our best performance of the year,” Martinek said. “We are getting better every week and we need to, so that we are able to peak at the end of the season...If we wrestle to our potential, there are not

many teams that can beat us in the state.” Roderick (132), Patterson (152), Andrew Borradaile (160) and Luke Bargar (220) pinned their competition. Hardy (126) and Ethan Eibl (182) scored 11-1, and 8-0 major decision victories, and Evans (170) won by technical fall, 17-1. Nate Rosenblatt (106), Ethan Mariner (113) and Schiffer (145) outscored their Reservoir opponents 76, 8-1, and 4-3, respectively. Kail (285) won by forfeit. Decatur is scheduled to compete in the 17th annual Bob Rowe Memorial Classic (formerly the Delmarva Classic) at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center today and Saturday in Salisbury.

Lady Seahawks out-swim Easton Warriors during Jan. 10 competition Decatur boys’ hampered by injury and illness in 53-40 loss on Tuesday LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Jan. 13, 2012) After nearly a month since their last swim meet, the Stephen Decatur girls’ and boys’ teams were back in the pool on Tuesday to take on the Eas-

ton Warriors. The Lady Seahawks won 58-36. Decatur swimmers winning their individual events were Brianna Carroll (200meter freestyle, 2:22.29), Decatur Coach Julia Wellen (100m butterRick Cawthern fly, 1:13.97; 100m backstroke, 1:17.02) and Sara Prengaman (500m freestyle, 6:38.63). CeCe Pyles, Madeline Sobol, Maria Zweifel and Madison Tinus were victories

in the 200m freestyle relay race (1:59.25). “The girls did pretty well coming off a long break,” said Coach Rick Cawthern after the meet in Easton. “Where we thought we could get first place, the girls came through.” When the Decatur and Easton boys’ teams went head-to-head on Dec. 6, the Seahawks edged out their competition 88-78. During the second match-up, Easton scored a 53-40 victory over the Berlin squad, which was hampered by injury and illness. “Hopefully by next week we’ll have

everyone back,” Cawthern said. “Everyone who did compete did well.” Winning their individual events for the Seahawks were Jeff Middleton (200m IM, 2:35.87; 100m backstroke, 1:07) and Jake Blazer (500m freestyle, 5:34.22). Zak Hoshino, James Hillyer, Myles Deppe and Colin Bankert earned firstplace honors in the 200m freestyle relay race (1:47.68). Decatur’s next swim meet is Tuesday against Sussex Tech at the Seaford Boys & Girls Swim Club.

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Annual weekend expo features seminars, exhibits and products for watermen (Jan. 13, 2012) The 38th annual Maryland Watermen’s Association’s East Coast Commercial Fishermen’s and Aquaculture Trade Expo, on tap this weekend at the Ocean City convention center, will feature a handful of seminars and an assortment of exhibits that showcase not only the commercial seafood industry, but also aquaculture, the industry of raising seafood in ponds, tanks and net pens. Created in 1974 by the Maryland Watermen’s Association as a showplace for the commercial seafood industry, the annual show has expanded

Approximately 85 exhibitors will offer a variety of products and services, including boats, engines, electronics, safety gear, clothing and fishing equipment this weekend at the Ocean City convention center.

to include much more. The three-day show offers information on starting an aquaculture business, in addition to information on com-

mercial fishing, charter or recreational boating and sports fishing. According to co-coordinator Kelly Barnes, approximately

85 exhibitors will offer a variety of products and services, including boats, engines, electronics, safety gear, clothing and fishing equipment. Recreational fishermen will also have the opportunity to purchase equipment and gear used by the professionals. The Coast Guard will also be represented. “The expo caters to commercial fisherman, charter boat captains, those interested in the aquaculture business, and sports fishermen, too,” she said. Between 3,000 and 4,000 people attend the expo annually. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., dermatologists will provide skin screenings. See SEMINARS on Page 53

Donald’s Duck Shoppe presents art festival,craft show LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Jan. 13, 2012) The 27th annual Nautical & Wildlife Art Festival and its sister event, the 25th annual North American Craft Show, will feature approximately 100 exhibitors displaying their wares this

weekend at the Ocean City convention center. Both the Nautical & Wildlife Art Festival and the North American Craft Show are juried events, according to organizer Donald Hastings, owner of Donald’s Duck Shoppe & Gallery in the Gold Coast Mall on 115th Street. Artists’ work

must meet a certain standard of quality and originality to be accepted into either the art festival or craft show. For artisans to be allowed to participate, they must personally create their own product. Hastings said the events complement each other well. With distinct artwork and di-

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versity, the shows appeal to a variety of people, he said. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase art pieces and crafts that they won’t find in a store, for all price ranges. “All kinds of media is being used,” he said. “The artwork is very high quality. The artists See SCULPTORS on Page 52

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Berquist named SDHS Teacher of the Year Mary Berquist has been named Stephen Decatur High School’s Teacher of the Year. Berquist, now in her 15th year of teaching, has taught English (grades 9 through 12), journalism and newspaper production. She graduated with honors from the University of Maryland Baltimore County Mary Berquist with a degree in English and received her master’s degree in education from Salisbury University. In addition to her instructional duties, Berquist serves as the publicity liaison for the school, the newspaper advisor, and the National Honor Society advisor. Under her advisorship, the Stephen Decatur High School newspaper has been recognized as a gold medalist from Columbia University. Berquist and her husband, Steve, have been residing in Worcester County for more than20 years. They live in Bishopville with their two children, Brett and Brooke, both of whom attend Worcester County Public Schools.

Jock recognized for virtual money gains Stephen Decatur High School junior Larry Jock finished first on the lower Eastern Shore in the Fall Season Stock Market Game. He was given $100,000 in virtual money and made an additional $15,000 in 10 weeks. Larry Jock He is a student of Consumer and Personal Finance teacher Kurt Marx.

Pre-k, kindergarten registration under way The registration process for the 2012-13 pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs at Ocean City Elementary School is now under way. Children who will be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1 may be eligible for the pre-kindergarten program. Space is limited and children from families who meet the income guidelines will Continued on Page 43 PHOTO COURTESY NATALEE DEHART

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Though frying considered easy task,preparing perfect batter crucial FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Homemade onion rings ideal dish during playoffs DEBORAH LEE WALKER ■ Contributing Writer (Jan. 13, 2012) The exploration of basic principles and personal preferences are the coexisting philosophies of cooking. Gastronomy is a ceaseless flow of change and being open is the subject of constant metamorphosis. Trusting oneself and following intuition corresponds with the highest degree of consciousness and confidence. These factors are the premise of a great chef. For those who adore the mingling of art and science, savor the world of ingredients through the senses. Passion is the basis of knowledge; without it, conventionalism comes to the forefront. Satiate oneself with the magnificent bounties of Mother Earth, for the blessings are necessary and pleasurable. Cooking becomes more aromatic with time. The gift of experience is layered with subtleties. Even mundane details deserve the highest degree of consideration. Oakeshott contends that the essence of an accomplished practitioner’s skill cannot be relished through technical instructions, but instead must be learned tacitly during a period of intimate apprenticeship. There is no formula for becoming inspired. Awareness and openness are the

determining factors. What happens after that is considered interpretation. Respect mingles in the shadows of understanding. History is an epitome of the future. By the late sixties, the American food scene was undergoing radical changes. New waves of immigrants were encouraged to express their culinary heritage rather than suppress it or modify it to suit presumed American tastes. Cooks were picking up on new trends that changed the style of American cuisine. Heritage and family stories became the basis of home cooking. As the world population hits 7 billion, the pressure for better infrastructure is more apparent than ever and the topic of organic food cannot be ignored. A chef wants to incorporate provisions that are nourishing for your body. Food has power and we can use the power of the fork to make enlightened decisions. The environment is more precious than ever. It would be a pity for future generations not to enjoy what we take for granted. Culinary enthusiasts have to be very cognizant and aware of people’s dietary restrictions. According to estimates from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 12 million Americans suffer from food allergies. Some experts believe these problems are on the rise. Unquestionably, there is a growing awareness about adverse reactions to foods such as

shellfish, eggs, nuts and sensitivity to wheat gluten. The ability to make changes at the last minute is a given. Cooking has become fashionable. Professional and novice chefs of today are more knowledgeable than their predecessors. Cookery has reached an unbelievable state of proficiency. Every dish deserves and demands an appetite for success. The absence of complexity does not invite indifference. Frying onion rings is considered an easy task. However, the batter is the crucial issue at hand. It dictates the success or the failure of the recipe. Flour, cornmeal and panko breadcrumbs create a light, crisp crust. Heavy coatings do not allow the natural flavor of the onions to permeate the palate. Condiment is another food for thought. Yes, one could add ketchup but it does not stimulate the imagination and it is quite predictable. The element of surprise adds splendor to any menu. Ketchup infused with mayonnaise, horseradish and herbs creates a delicious dipping sauce. Football playoffs are here and homemade onions rings are sure to be a hit. The recipe for the sauce is based on the Outback Steakhouse dipping sauce. Onion Rings 3 large onions 2 cups buttermilk 1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 quart canola oil

2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper 1. Peel the onions, slice them 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick. Separate them into rings and combine with buttermilk, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Set aside. 2. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, panko, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Mix thoroughly. 3. Heat the oil to 350 degrees in a large pot. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pot. 4. Work in batches, lift some onions out of the buttermilk and dredge them in the flour mixture. Do not crowd them in the pan, otherwise they will not crisp properly. Fry until golden brown. 5. Onion rings can be kept warm in an oven set at 200 degrees for 30 minutes. Dipping Sauce 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons ketchup 2 tablespoons horseradish (little less) 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon each garlic, onion powder 1/8 teaspoon each dried thyme, basil dash of cayenne pepper fresh ground pepper Combine all ingredients and mix well. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving. Secret Ingredient: Dedication. “Dreams and dedication are a powerful combination” … William Longgood.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Continued from Page 41 be given priority. Children who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 must register for kindergarten. Children who are currently attending pre-kindergarten at OCES must register for kindergarten. Call Ocean City Elementary School at 410-632-5370 to schedule a registration appointment.

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Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Ocean City held its 12th annual Epiphany and Blessing of the Waters last year in conjunction with the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey. (Above) Deacon Panagiotis Hanley Metropolitan Evangelos Kourounis, left, and Arch Deacon Michael Diamond, center, both of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey, and Fr. John Stavropoulos, of Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, lead a service on the beach at 118th Street before the Blessing of the Waters.

OC church to lead 13th annual Blessing of theWater LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Jan. 13, 2012) St. George Greek Orthodox Church will present its 13th annual Epiphany and Blessing of the Waters, an ancient Orthodox Christian tradition, on Saturday, Jan. 14. Divine services begin with Orthros at 8:30 a.m. at the church on 88th Street in Ocean City, followed by Hierarchal Divine Liturgy presided by Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey. “Metropolitan Evangelos is our Hierarch and he is the main celebrant of the

Divine Liturgy,” said Fr. John Stavropoulos of St. George Greek Orthodox Church. The Blessing of the Waters will follow at approximately 1 p.m. at the pier near the inlet in downtown Ocean City. The purpose of the Blessing of the Waters (Agiasmos), according to Stavropoulos, is “to remember Our Lord Jesus Christ’s baptism in the Jordan River and the beginning of His public ministry.” “With that, we also sanctify the oceans and all of the creation to show that what God has made is good and we are but stewards of this natural world as a great

gift from God,” he said. Two crosses will be thrown into the ocean. Boys will chase one, girls will chase the other. “If they are lucky enough to retrieve the cross, they will have a blessed year,” Stavropoulos said. A luncheon with His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos will take place at the convention center on 40th Street following the events on the beach. Tickets cost $35 for adults; $25 for guests ages 13-18 and $15 for children ages 5-12. For information, call 410-524-0990 or 443-8802222.

The Original Smith Island Cake Company, a gourmet dessert and coffee café in West Ocean City, will launch a bundt cake contest on Saturday, Jan. 28. For a $1 donation, visitors may sample recipes created by staff members and vote for their favorite. Voters will also be entered into a raffle for a free cake. Proceeds from the contest will benefit the team sponsored by the Original Smith Island Cake Company that will participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, which is set for April 22, in Ocean City. For more information about the contest, call 410-213-2253. For information about Komen Race for the Cure, visit http://ww5.komen.org.

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Coastal Hospice Palliative Care seeks volunteers (Jan. 13, 2012) Coastal Hospice and Palliative Care is looking for volunteers to provide office support, to offer comfort and companionship to patients with lifelimiting illnesses and their families, and to deliver supplies. Introduction to Coastal Hospice courses will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, and Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Coastal Hospice Volunteer Services office at Philmore Commons in Salisbury. Those interested in patient care should plan to attend both sessions. Coastal Hospice provides services to patients who face life-limiting conditions, whether they are living at home, in a nursing home, assisted living facility or at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. Coastal Hospice serves patients in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester counties. Crossword answers from page 49

Volunteers need only a heart for hospice and a desire to make a difference in the community. To learn more about volunteer opportunities with Coastal Hospice or to reserve space in the course, contact Judy Hunt-Harris at 410-5432590, Ext. 507 or jhuntharris@coastalhospice.org.

Founded in 1980, Coastal Hospice is a private, nonprofit community program that provides traditional hospice services, palliative care, bereavement support, education and training to residents on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. For more information about Coastal Hospice, visit coastalhospice.org.

MCBP group to lead discussion on alternate energy at theGlobe (Jan. 13, 2012) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program’s Citizens Advisory Committee will present a discussion on alternative energy at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Globe Theater in Berlin. Topics that will be addressed during the CAC’s “Speaker’s Series” include energy grants, energy credits, and tax incentives available through the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), residential solar and hot water systems, and geothermal and solar electricity systems. Through energy efficiency and renewable energy incentive programs, MEA saves money for Maryland residents every year, and furthers the Governor’s EmPOWER Maryland goal of reducing power consumption statewide 15 percent by 2015. By working with homeowners, contractors, developers and utility providers, MEA reduces energy costs for citizens with simple efficiency solutions —

such as replacing standard light bulbs with compact fluorescent ones — to more complex renewable energy solutions – such as installing solar photovoltaic systems. This event’s presentation will include incentive programs offered through the MEA. Also on deck is contactor Ray Emmons of Eastern Shore Solar, who will discuss solar to hot water system installations, costs and benefits for residential homes and Finn McCabe from Flexera explains solar energy systems. Learn the pros and cons of these advanced energy saving systems and how they can work in homes. Concluding this event is a question and answer session. For information, contact Sandi Smith at 410-213-2297, Ext 107, or sandis@mdcoastalbays.org. The CAC will host a February presentation covering area wildlife and another one in March focusing on native plants.

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APPEARING LIVE BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay 410-524-7575 Jan. 13: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. Jan. 14: Simple Truth, 9 p.m. Jan. 18: Two Guys and a Mama, 4 p.m. COTTAGE CAFÉ Route 1, Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 Every Tuesday: Pub Party Trivia w/DJ Bump, 6-9 p.m. FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay 410-524-5500 Jan. 13: DJ Hook, 9 p.m. Jan. 14: DJ Groove, 9 p.m.; Scott’s New Band, 10 p.m. Jan. 15: Jazz Brunch w/Everett Spells, 11 a.m. to DJ Hook 3 p.m. Jan. 16: Bryan Clark, 5 p.m. THE ORIGINAL GREENE TURTLE 116th Street 410-723-2120 Jan. 13: DJ Wax, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Jan. 14: DJ Wood, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Jan. 17: Trivia w/ DJ Jeremy, DJ Wax 6-9 p.m.

THE GREENE TURTLE WEST 9616 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 410-2131500 Skip Dixxon Jan. 13: DJ Soulfinger, 5-8 p.m.; Skip Dixxon, 9 p.m. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 Jan. 13: DJ Billy, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Jan. 14: Simple Truth and Friends, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 10 p.m. to DJ Bigler 2 a.m. Jan. 15: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Bigler, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Jan. 19: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. HIGH STAKES Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 Jan. 13: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; DJ Z-Man, 9 p.m. Jan. 14: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; DJ Rupe, 9 p.m. HOUSE OF WELSH 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 888-666-0728 302-541-0728

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Spending Saturday night at Original Greene Turtle on 116th Street are Katie DeFalco, left, and Lauren Lamon.

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Original Smith Island Cake Company employees celebrate the holidays last Saturday with bowling at Ocean Lanes on 72th Street, followed by dancing at Fager's Island on 60th Street.

Joann and Carl Reinhardt enjoy a Saturday night at Smitty McGee’s Restaurant and Raw Bar on Route 54. OCEAN CITY TODAY/TOM RISEN

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Enjoying the latest issue of Ocean City Today with a pitcher of beer at Smitty McGee’s Restaurant and Raw Bar on Route 54 on Saturday, from left, are Kyle Knopp, Nicki Toman and Braden Smith.

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Why live in the virtual world when the real world is so much fun? SENIOR SLANT

Camaraderie throughout our big little town amazing IRISH KEMP â&#x2013; Contributing Writer (Jan. 13, 2012) Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for sure, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in doubt? Is the camaraderie of our big little town going to jell or swell in the future? Will the next generation of new arrivals get out and socialize and exercise, or will they get all tangled up in the wireless mesh? Trust me, kids, it ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy to do the fun retirement thingees online, and smart phones lack the human touch. A word to the wise wives is sufficient. Men are far more susceptible to that dreaded reclinitus â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the virus contacted by sitting in a recliner for long periods of time. Healthologists have failed to come up with a vaccine or cure. A gigantic clue? When your freshly retired tells you he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to go out to eat because he loves your home cooking better than anyone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, especially your spaghetti sauce. Be very, very wary if he includes his momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cooking. No doubt in my mind, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s snowing you. This little ditty reminds me of Ocean City. In the days of yore when time didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fly, Grandma used to rock and knit, bake cookies, pies and babysit. Nowadays, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s found exercising at the senior center gym

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or line dancing to keep fit and slim. Perhaps out happy houring with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;heart of my heartâ&#x20AC;? bunch or just out to lunch (no pun intended) or on a tour heading for the slots or not. How far will they roam before they head for home sweet home? Albeit 10 a.m. or p.m., the kids never know where they am. Rumors abound that now that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re off their rockers, seniors are signing up for soccer. If you spot heavy black smoke all over town, not to worry. Whatever you do, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t call 911. Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mmm, with my 39th birthday coming up for the 47th time next month, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m goinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; haftaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rethink that advice. Who amongst us would not want a boatload of good looking fire and rescue personnel to crash their party? Especially when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all dolled up for a special occasion. Whoops, I digress. The heavy smoke will be coming from the bodaciously humongous amount of candles lit to celebrate some mighty cool localsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; birthdays, the likes of Jim Dembeck, Gerry Bowerman, Jeff Mathias, Rita Bowman, Lux Luxenberger, Kathy Foote, the Jan.7th trio, Frank Hanna, Jeanne Powell and my luv, Skip, Jody Vaeder, Bob Jones, Mary Jane Maxwell, Jim Eby, Jane Mulholland, Mike Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley and Mike Grimes. If you happen to cross paths with any of the partiers, give â&#x20AC;&#x2122;em a big, rambunctiously huge hug from the Kemps. Rocking, rolling, bowling or just out carousing or browsing around town, I found Mike and Vee, Jim and Susie Yates, Lucy Johansen, Jim and Helen Geslois, Lynn Henning, Bill and Ceil Clark, Joan Thompson, Jim and Mary Mooney, John Staley, Ken McFarlin, Betty Dolan, Vince and Nadine Ryan, Wayne and Joann Fenzel, Carroll Chaney, Ann Cooley, Helen Subkowiak and Dolores, of course. A few of the folks I wish I had found were John and Marie Sweet, Lou and Dee Reich, Cathy Rupp, Mary Longo, the Cains and the Howertons.

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The â&#x20AC;&#x153;heart of my heartâ&#x20AC;? gang really gets around! The crew gathered at the St. Andrew Parish Center for a New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve party.

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The Kemps, back right, and a few friends welcome the new year with a party at the St. Andrew Parish Center in Ocean City.

Who knows? Maybe the next generation will come up with heat pumps that actually blow hot air or wireless whatevers that are really wireless. Wires run along every baseboard and counter in my house. Who needs a Christmas tree or nightlights? When I shut down all the wireless appliances at night, the house lights up

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Lucille McNulty, president of the Ocean City Sister Cities, presents a $500 donation to Lt. Scott Kirkpatrick to benefit the Ocean City Police Department. The presentation was made during the club’s Nov. 16 meeting.

CHRISTMAS PARTY Sons of Italy held its Christmas party at the Dunes Manor in Ocean City. Joined by the hotel’s manager, in white, are Joan DeMarco, treasurer; Mary Ellen Arena, social chairman; and Sebastian Arena.

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New home base, same activities in place for ALOC (Jan. 13, 2012) While work to build a much larger, modern headquarters is under way at its former 94th Street location, the Art League of Ocean City has set up temporarily just up the street in the old Susquehanna bank building, in the Super Fresh parking lot. While the headquarters has changed, it’s business as usual inside. Barbara Schmid’s watercolor workshop will be held Jan. 16-18, as scheduled, and Dolores Andrew will teach a pen and ink class Jan. 23-25. Also, Stasia Heubeck will conduct an oil painting workshop Jan. 30-Feb. 1. On Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 2122, the annual Optimist high school art show will be open to the public from noon to 5 p.m. each day. “We are so pleased to have this event mark the opening to the public of our temporary home,” said ALOC President Margaret Spurlock. The ALOC’s monthly art exhibits will return next month with “The Human Form,” featuring 2D paintings and drawings. Drop-off date for artists is Jan. 29, and pick up is Feb. 26. For more information on these events, call 410-524-9433 or visit www.artleagueofoceancity.org. Funding is in place to construct the new building on the site of the old building. However, fundraising continues for the fixtures, furniture and equipment. Anyone who would like to contribute time, talents or gifts should contact Rina Thaler at 410-726-7768 or Pete Gibson at 410-600-0055.

BES CELEBRATES To celebrate Buckingham Elementary School’s success and recent re-accreditation, 420 students, 80 staff members and administration and supervisors from the Board of Education enjoyed a schoolwide family-style lunch. Students from Stephen Decatur High School helped serve the food. (Above) Language stimulation teacher Annette Waters and Zaire Bowen. (Top left) First-grade teacher Frank Siano with his class. (Bottom left) Art teacher Melissa Reid joins second-graders for lunch.

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Steve Lucy of Grasonville, Md., paints during last year’s event at the Ocean City convention center. A number of artists will be on hand during the 2012 event this weekend.

Sculptors, painters and photographers will be showcased Continued from Page 41

are among the best you’ll find anywhere around.” Featured in the art festival, the secondoldest show held at the convention center behind the Ocean City Boat Show (29 years), will be the work of nautical and wildlife painters, sculptors, photographers, carvers, model ship builders and multimedia artists, most of whom will be on hand. It truly is “the art of the wild, the excitement of the sea,” Hastings said. Artists whose work does not fit in with the nautical or wildlife theme will display their pieces in the craft show. Some of the wares that will be featured include photography, paintings, sculptures, leather goods, home decor, candles, furniture, jewelry and stained glass. “Everything you can think of will be available,” Hastings said of the craft show. Maryland artists and crafters are scheduled to attend, but most will travel to Ocean City from approximately 15 states. While there are some newcomers this year, Hastings said at least 60 percent have participated in the event for many years, especially in the art festival. Most of those artists have developed a following and customers come back each January to see what new items they have to offer. Approximately 5,000 to 6,000 shoppers attend the event annually. Show hours are Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year, the event will take place in the convention center’s ballroom, upstairs. Admission costs $5 for adults, $4 with AARP card. For students ages 13-17, admission costs $4. Children 12 and younger are admitted free with a paid adult admission. Receive $1 off admission with the event advertisement, which can be found in this issue of Ocean City Today. A $300 shopping spree at Donald’s Duck Shoppe will be given away to one visitor. For more information, call 410-524-9177.

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Seminars, panel discussions among activities scheduled this weekend Continued from Page 41

There will also be a series of seminars, including programs on aquaculture business and management, lessons from the Maryland Shell Program and creating value for your oysters. The complete list of seminars is available online at www.marylandwater men.com/Trade_Expo.html. Also on Saturday, the Maryland Blue Crab Industry Design Team (www.watermenway.com) will have a panel discussion from 1-2 p.m. The team will provide an overview of what the group, which includes watermen from various regions of the state, has accomplished.

The public is invited to ask questions, as well. As of Monday, Barnes said it had not yet been decided if the annual Little Quackers duck and goose calling contest or the Mid-Atlantic Waterman of the Year competitions will take place this year. More information will be available during the expo concerning these activities. Expo hours are Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission costs $12. Children 12 and younger will be admitted free. For more information, call 410-216-6610.

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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.ocmdrestaurants. com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ADOLFO’S, 806 S. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4001 / www.oc-adolfos.com / $$ / V-MC-AE / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Northern and southern Italian dishes, prepared fresh daily. Quiet, intimate atmosphere for couples, room for large families or choose to enjoy our outside seating with views of the inlet. ■ 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. Open MondayFriday, 11:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon. ■ BOMBORA RESTAURANT BAR & LOUNGE, Beach Plaza Hotel, 13th Street & the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-9121 / www.bomboraoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Experience panoramic oceanfront views, vivid flavors and inspiring presentations with contemporary world cuisine infused with Asian and Latin flavors — all under the direction of Executive Chef Arturo Paz. ■ BROTHER’S BISTRO, 12th Street and the Boardwalk, in the Howard Johnson Hotel, Ocean City 443-664-6763 / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Enjoy the spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean from our dining room inside and out. Handmade brick oven pizza, pasta, subs and salads. Live music. Open year-round. ■ BURGER’S SURFS UP, 54th Street, Ocean City 410-723-2007 / www.surfsupcafe.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Great atmosphere for locals and tourists. Child friendly. New, refreshing twist on a surf bar. Great food, great drinks, excellent happy hour. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. ■ CINNABON, Ninth Street and Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-1268 / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Homemade ice cream, real fruit smoothies, fresh baked Cinnabons and coffee. ■ DEVITO’S ITALIAN DELI AND SUB SHOP, 143rd Street, Ocean City 410-250-1122 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Italian cold cuts pizza, sandwiches and subs for lunch and dinner. ■ DUFFY’S TAVERN, 130th Street, Montego Bay Shopping Center, Ocean City 410-2501449 / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Unique Irish tavern serving the best steaks, seafood

and over-stuffed sandwiches. A local’s favorite with authentic Irish specialities, including shepard’s pie and corned beef and cabbage. Outdoor seating available. Open for lunch and dinner. ■ EXPRESS CAFE, 4 Somerset St., Ocean City 410-289-1202 / www.ocexpresscafe.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Espresso bar, homemade sandwiches, crepes and fresh salads. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-5245500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / 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. ■ FAT DADDY’S, 82nd Street, Ocean City 410524-8228 / 216 S. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4040 / www.fatdaddysOCMD.com / $$$ / V-MC / No reservations required / Beer available / Family owned since 1995. Famous subs, pizza, deli sandwiches, wings and garden salads. Delivery, dine in or carry out. ■ FRESCO’S, 82nd Street, Ocean City 410524-8202 / www.ocfrescos.com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / On the bay, serving seafood, steaks and pasta in an intimate atmosphere. Reservations highly recommended. ■ GALAXY 66 BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / $$-$$$ / V-M-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Contemporary restaurant offering light fare and full entrees. Award- winning wine list, signature drinks and cocktails. ■ GREENE TURTLE NORTH, 116th Street, Ocean City 410-723-2120 / www.thegreeneturtle.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / The Turtle, est. 1976, is an Ocean City tradition with a friendly staff, great food and something for everyone! Menu favorites are homemade crab cakes, kids’ menu, salads, burgers, wings and more! Featuring weekday lunch specials and happy hour, 50 high-def flat screen TVs, game room, gift shop, carry out, party trays, nightly drink specials, Keno, MD lottery, DJs with dance floor. Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., year-round. ■ HALL’S SEAFOOD & STEAK, 60th Street, Ocean City 410-524-5008 / www.Halls-OC.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving Ocean City’s finest breakfast buffet and all-you-can-eat seafood buffet. Open 7 days a week, all summer. New menu serving old favorites and new treats. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront dining, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment nightly. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-caneat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HAWAIIAN CRAB BAR & GRILL, 37314 Lighthouse Road, Selbyville, Del. 302-4369800 / facebook.com/ HawaiianCrab / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Waterfront dining, AUCE crabs, steaks, seafood and burgers. Food and drink specials. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdrestau-

rants.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Seafood, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGH STAKES BAR & GRILL, Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 / $-$$ / V-MAE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live entertainment. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Oceanfront dining, fresh seafood certified Angus beef, all-you-caneat Sunday breakfast buffet and prime rib, crab leg and seafood buffet. ■ HOUSE OF WELSH, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 1-800-311-2707 / www.houseofwelsh.net / $, $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Specializing in steaks and seafood. Open daily. Happy hour all day and night. Entertainment Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Casual attire. ■ HUBBA’S, 123rd Street Shopping Center, Ocean City 410-250-3230 / www.hubbasinoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Family owned and operated. Featuring homemade soups and salads, pit beef, ham, turkey, paninis, barbecued ribs platters and more. Overstuffed sandwiches and subs. Dine in or carry out. Open seven days. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Relaxed atmosphere and reasonable prices. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7499 / www.johnnys56.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Pizza, subs, wings, salads, beer, live music, high definition TVs, surf, movies, BlueRay. ■ JR’S THE ORIGINAL PLACE FOR RIBS, 61st and 131st streets, Ocean City 410-250-3100, 410-524-7427 / www.jrsribs.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / The place for ribs since 1981. Family-friendly dining. Angus steaks, jumbo lump crab cakes, prime rib, seafood, chicken. Early bird. ■ 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. ■ LAYTON’S, 16th Street, Ocean City 410289-6635 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Breakfast served all day, featuring pancakes, french toast and breakfast sandwiches. Daily lunch specials. Carryout available. Established in 1959. ■ M.R. DUCKS, 311 Talbot St., Ocean City www.mrducks.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Burgers, fresh fish sandwiches along with other bar food favorites. Come by boat, car or bike. Always a cool drink waiting for you. Live entertainment on weekends. ■ OC WASABI, 33rd Street, Ocean City 410524-7337 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / No children’s menu / Beer, wine / Sushi in a traditional Japanese atmosphere. Specializing in teriyaki and tempura. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ PHILLIPS CRAB HOUSE, 20th Street, Ocean City 410-289-6821 / www.phillipsseafood.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / The original Phillips, serving the finest seafood since 1956. Complete with all-you-caneat seafood buffet, a la carte menu and carry-

JANUARY 13, 2012 out counter. Daily early bird specials and plenty of free parking. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD HOUSE, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1200 / www.phillipsseafood.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Just minutes to the Delaware line. Allyou-can-eat seafood buffet, a la carte menu and carryout counter. Daily early bird specials and plenty of free parking. ■ PONZETTI’S PIZZA, 144th Street, Ocean City www.ponzettispizza.com / $ / MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Italian dinners, subs and homemade pizza. Happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Sports bar, live music on weekends. Light fare served till 1 a.m. Carry out available. ■ REFLECTIONS RESTAURANT, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410524-5252 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Tableside flambé dining. Casually elegant, cuisine prepared tableside in the European tradition. Private dining rooms. Eclectic chef’s specials accompanied by an award-winning wine list. ■ SCHOONERS, 91st Street, in the Princess Royale, Ocean City 410-524-7777 / www.princessroyale.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Oceanfront dining. Early bird, happy hour specials daily. Specials in the lounge. Children’s menu available. Open year-round. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / 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. ■ SHENANIGAN’S IRISH PUB, Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, in the Shoreham Hotel, Ocean City 410-289-7181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit back and enjoy our two-fisted sandwiches and our frozen drink favorites, all from our oceanfront deck or our fine dining room. Always kid friendly with our special children’s menu. Live entertainment with no cover charge. So sing along … you’ll find an open Irish invitation. Latenight menu available. ■ SMITTY McGEE’S, 37234 Lighthouse Road, West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-4716 / www.smittymcgees.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / No children’s menu / Full bar / Casual. Big menu, including hot wings and drinks. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-5398710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE STERLING SEAFOOD GRILL & OYSTER BAR, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-524-5252 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Fabulous raw bar serving the freshest raw oysters and clams, steamed shrimp, crab legs, mussels and oyster stew, made to order. “Fresh off the grill” items include rockfish, tuna, mahi mahi and salmon. Happy hour specials daily, 46 p.m. ■ 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 / An oldworld saloon-type feel, Whisker’s Pub 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 all your favorite sports action. 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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FRIDAY, JAN. 13 EAST COAST COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN’S & AQUACULTURE TRADE EXPO — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Info: 800-421-9176 or www.marylandwatermen.com. ‘CREATIVE EXPRESSION EXHIBIT’ — Submit essays, poetry, music, original artwork or photographs that convey experiences and feelings about name-calling, and ideas for putting a stop to verbal bullying. Submit creations to your local library branch on or before Jan. 13 for exhibition during “No Name Calling Week,” Jan. 23-27. All branches of the Worcester County libraries: Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 410208-4014; Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 410641-0650; Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 410-524-1818; Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 410-632-3495; and Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 410-957-0878. BINGO — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-5247994. WORCESTER CO. TEA PARTY INAUGURAL MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:30 p.m. Featured

www.oceancitytoday.net speaker is U.S. Congressman Andy Harris. Open to the public. State and local elected officials are also invited to attend. No charge for attendance. Info: info@worcestercountyteaparty.org.

AQUACULTURE TRADE EXPO — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Info: 800-421-9176 or www.marylandwatermen.com.

EASTERN SHORE IMBA EVENT — The group will have a table in front of the Berlin Coffee House during the Art Stroll Berlin, 5-8 p.m. Info: www.esimba.org; Facebook page Eastern Shore IMBA; or Tres Denk, 410-430-4992, tres@esimba.org.

NAUTICAL & WILDLIFE ART FESTIVAL — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Noted painters, sculptors, model shipbuilders and multi-media artists highlighted. Musical entertainment and $300 door prize. Admission costs $5 for adults; $4 for those with AARP cards and students, ages 13-17; and free to those 12 and younger. Admission also includes entry to North American Craft Show. Info: 410-5249177 or www.donaldsduckshoppe.com.

‘BUSINESSMAN’S AFTER HOURS’ — Fager’s Island, second floor, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City, 4:30-6 p.m. Hear what Congressman Andy Harris has to say about the business outlook and the economy in 2012. Share comments. Admission is free. Complimentary light refreshments. Cash bar available. RSVP: lalmar@comcast.net. CROP FOR A CURE SCRAPBOOKING EVENT AND SHOPPING EXPO — Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway in Ocean City. Cost is $40 to crop for the day. Vendors will be Close to My Heart, Creative Memories, Clare’s Scrapbooking, Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, 31 bags, Mary Kay and others. Reservations: 443-235-2926.

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NORTH AMERICAN CRAFT SHOW — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Variety of quality, juried arts and crafters exhibiting their products for sale. Music. Food available. Admission costs $5 for adults; $4 for those with AARP cards and students, ages 13-17; and free to those 12 and younger. Admission also includes entry to Art Festival. Info: 410-524-9177, www.donaldsduckshoppe.com or duckman@comcast.net. SHARING THE HARVEST — Stephen Decatur High School, parking lot, 9913 Seahawk Road, Berlin, 11 a.m. A food ministry of Sonrise Church and its partners will be giving away free bags of food. The event is first come, first

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served. Info: 410-289-7430. BLESSING OF WATERS — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Info: St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church, 410-524-0990. PILLOWCASE DRESS PARTY — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 1 p.m. Mothers bring daughters to make dresses using a pattern from Nancy’s Notions. Dresses will be shipped to little girls in Africa. If you have the following items, take with you: portable sewing machine, scissors, new and used pillowcases, 1/2 or 1/4 wide elastic, double fold wide bias tape, thread. Info: 410-524-1818. PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 9 a.m. to noon. All-you-can-eat pancakes for $5 or two pancakes, two eggs and two bacon slices for $5. Coffee included. Bloody Marys and mimosas cost $3. Info: 410-524-8196. ‘BALD POCOMOKE’ CRUISE — Cruise the Pocomoke River on the Bay Queen and explore the world of the Bald Eagle and Bald Cypress, 3-5 p.m. Cost is $20. Reservations: 410-6322566, Ext. 106. OLD-FASHIONED BEEF & BEER — American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 1-5 p.m. Emcees Graham Caldwell and Gilly Foultz. Music by Bob Hughes. Vocalist

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Katerina Burton and Lee Taylor. Director of Dance Kathy Matson. Door prizes and 50/50 raffle. Cost is $26. To benefit our troops with phone cards to call home. Tickets: Lou Ann Trummel, 410-208-9514 or Anna Foultz, 410641-7667.

EAST COAST COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN’S & AQUACULTURE TRADE EXPO — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Info: 800-421-9176 or www.marylandwatermen.com.

7TH ANNUAL BASKETS AND MORE BINGO — Stephen Decatur High School, cafeteria, 9913 Seahawk Road, Berlin. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 6 p.m. Game prizes include Longaberger baskets and pottery, “Premier” jewelery, Pampered Chef and cash games. Also 50/50 raffles, special games, a Chinese auction and Pull Tabs. Food and beverages available for purchase. Tickets cost $20. Sponsored by the Quota Club of Ocean City. Ticket reservations: 410-603-1397 or 410-524-9000.

NAUTICAL & WILDLIFE ART FESTIVAL — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Noted painters, sculptors, model shipbuilders and multi-media artists highlighted. Musical entertainment and $300 door prize. Admission costs $5 for adults; $4 for those with AARP cards and students, ages 13-17; and free to those 12 and younger. Admission also includes entry to North American Craft Show. Info: 410-524-9177 or www.donaldsduckshoppe.com.

BIGGEST LOSER COMPETITION — Community Church at Ocean Pines, hospitality room, 11227 Racetrack Road. Weigh-ins begin at 11 a.m. and meeting follows at 11:30 a.m. Eight weekly meetings with speakers and hand outs. Each contestant will follow his/her own weight loss plan. Entry fee is $30. Portion will go to the American Cancer Society and the rest will be awarded as prizes to the biggest losers. Other non-cash prizes will be awarded weekly and to the final winners. Info: Beverly Meadows, lubbyday@yahoo.com or 443-235-1019, evenings only.

NORTH AMERICAN CRAFT SHOW — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Variety of quality, juried arts and crafters exhibiting their products for sale. Music. Food available. Admission costs $5 for adults; $4 for those with AARP cards and students, ages 13-17; and free to those 12 and younger. Admission also includes entry to Art Festival. Info: 410-524-9177, www.donaldsduckshoppe.com or duckman@comcast.net.

OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m. Roman Jesien, scientist for Maryland Coastal Bays will give a presentation and update on the Bishopville Prong Project. All are welcome. Info: Jack Barnes, 410-641-7662. LUNCH FUNDRAISER — Carrabba’s, 12728 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $12 and includes chicken marsala, garlic potatoes, Caesar salad, beverage and dessert. Proceeds benefit A Message of Hope Cancer Fund. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling Debbe Manoly, 410-991-2848. STORY TIME — The Original Smith Island Cake Company located in the Ocean City Factory Outlets, 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 605, West Ocean City, noon. Take the kids for Story Time, free crafts and cupcake decorating.

SOUTHERN GOSPEL GROUP — St. Martins United Methodist Church, 10847 St. Martins Road, Berlin, 4 p.m. Southern Gospel Group of God’s Country Crossroads. Love offering. Info: Pat, 410-641-2756 or Dennis, 410-835-2265.

MONDAY, JAN. 16 TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING — Berlin group No. 169, Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: Edna Berkey, 410-629-1006. NAMI CONNECTIONS RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 7-8 p.m. Group offers a casual approach to share the challenges, successes and setbacks of coping with any diagnosis (depression, ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, etc.) and their symptoms.

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YOGA — James G. Barrett Medical Office Building rotunda, 5:30-6:45 p.m. All levels welcome. Cost is $72 for eight sessions or $10 drop-in fee for first time. Info: Georgette Rhoads, 410641-9734 or grhoads@atlanticgeneral.org. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP Meets the third Tuesday of each month at Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 6:30-8 p.m. S.O.S. groups are for those who have lost a loved one as a result of death by suicide. Groups can include family members and friends. Info: 443-235-9493.

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SPAGHETTI DINNER â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, 5-7 p.m. Hosted by Decatur Diner. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children 4 and older. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life and The American Cancer Society.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18 PLAYTIME â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. For infant to 5 years old. Foster creativity and confidence with age appropriate toys, games and activities. Develop cognitive, physical and social skills through this interactive, free play program. Info: 410-524-1818. BINGO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Every Wednesday at Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street across from Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. A $1,000 jackpot available, food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. No one under 18 years allowed in the hall during bingo. Info: 410250-2645.

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FT, Yr Lifeguard in Bethany Beach area. Lifeguard, CPR/ AED/First Aid certifications required; CPO desired. Apply online at: wyndhamworldwide. com/careers or call Lance 302537-6371.

SALeS - IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for energetic/outgoing people to join sales staff. Travel in teams to trade shows. $100/ day plus commissions. Call 443-664-6038.

winter (til 5/15/12) West OC Golf Course Rd. Close to Exxon. 2BR/1BA, furnished. $525 monthly. 410-213-8090.

Yr Townhome Berlin 3BR/ 2.5BA w/garage. Quite area. All appliances. A/C. Close to schools, shopping, towncenter. Non-smoking. $1150 a month plus utilities. Sec. deposit. Call for appt. 410-430-7830.

Ocean pines Yr 3BR/2BA, eatin kitchen, dining room, living and screened porch with large deck. All appliances. Separate large outdoor shed. Pets negotiable. Rent or rent to own. Lease security deposit and credit check required. 410-5621351.

welding Classes. T.I.G.-M.I.G. - STICK. Learn how to weld and pass a test to become certified. Plate and/or Pipe. 302-2499206. Hileman real estate. Now accepting Cleaners for the 2012 Summer Season. Must be licensed & insured. Call 410-2089200 x102. Ground Floor Opportunity for someone money motivated who would like to join an exciting, growing publication. Work from home, make your own schedule, PT/FT OK, commission based on sales, unlimited earning potential. Outgoing personality, professional appearance, ability and ambition to approach area businesses about advertising necessary. Email resume to crmm@comcast.net.

Assistant Managers Wanted In our Ocean City Location Starting at $9.00-$9.50 per hour Please apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com Applications or Resumes will not be accepted thru e-mail or fax.

Sous Chef/Line Cook for high volume restaurant. Salary, health benefits and profit sharing for an upbeat, positive, people oriented individual. Send resume to P.O. Box 838, Ocean City, MD 21843. Outside Sales position for established, local publisher. Work from home, set your own hours, unlimited income potential. Must be a dedicated selfstarter. Position available 1/16. Full and part-time options. This is a 1099 position. Send resume and cover letter to grandlivingmag@verizon.net. Dunkin Donuts now Hiring Kitchen Help In our Ocean City location Starting at $8.50 per hour Please apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

Assistant Managers Wanted In our Ocean Pines & West Ocean City Locations Starting at $9.00-$9.50 per hour Please apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com Applications or Resumes will not be accepted thru e-mail or fax.

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High School Seniors weekly rate starting at $349. 10% discount with mentioning of this ad. Call 443-664-2379. winter rental 2BR Apt. $200/wk. ALL UTiLiTieS inCLUDeD. No pets. 410-289-5831.

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Ocean City Yr 139th Street Bayside. 1BR/2BA Unfurnished Condo. No Pets. No Smoking. $750/month + utilities and sec. deposit. Call Larry 410-2502700. Summer Seasonal rentals from $5500. Winter and year round rentals available from $700 monthly. Resort Rentals, 4600 Coastal Hwy. 410-5240295. Y/r west OC, Golf Course Rd. Close to OC Elementary 2BR/1BA, furnished or unfurnished. $750 + electric. 410213-8090.

Y/r wOC newly constructed quaint Cottages and newly renovated Apartments for rent. Just one cottage left 1BR/1BA for $650 and 2BR/1BA apts. for $850/mo. Most pets allowed in cottages, cats only in apartments. 410-213-1900 or 410726-7965. 2 Yr Oceanfront Furnished Condos. 1BR/1.5BA, 94th St. Large balcony. 3BR/2BA. Fireplace. 123rd St. Contact John 410-330-1515. Please leave message.

Yr OP, 4BR/2BA, screened porch, 1 car garage. New carpet & paint. Available immediately. $1,200/month + utilities, security deposit. 240-447-5559.

Yr 3Br/2BA Sleeps 8. Boat dock, 2 blocks to ocean. Freshly painted, appliances, across from playground & tennis. $1000. 410-641-4664.

2Br/2BA Apt., NOC, for YR rental. Available immediately. Partially furnished. Pool, on water, boat slip, parking, W/D, $900/mo. plus utilities. Call 301351-2830.

Yr rooms. $100. North OC. Utilities included, W/D, cable. Furnished. Move in Today! Call 410-250-0050.

Summer rental Spacious 4BR/3BA, furnished Townhouse on canal. All appliances. Parking. Call 443-235-2556.

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Yr Berlin 4BR/3BA, C/A, W/D, dishwasher. Storage shed. Call 443-880-4053.

3Br Units, furnished. Available now thru May 1st. $750/mo. or YR for $1,400. Call Bill 301-5375391.

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312 Sunset Dr. Newly remodeled. 2BR/1.5BA. New appliances. Large new kitchen. Large living room. May 10-Sept. 10. $12,000. Call 410-428-7333 or 410-251-4259. www.SunsetTerraceRentals.com

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Oyster Harbor Yr House. 3BR/2BA on pond. Fireplace, screened porch, 2 car garage, fenced yard, appliances. No smoking/pets. $1400. 410-5967873.

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Temporary / 40 hours no overtime. Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, Ocean City, MD has 48 openings to work from March 10November 30, 2012. Wage of $8.13/hr. 24 weekends and holidays. No minimum education or experience necessary. On the job training provided. Successful background investigation and favorable employment references required. Duties include maintaining hotel / restaurant premises in a clean and orderly manner. Making beds, changing linens, dusting, vacuuming guest rooms and public areas, empty trash, clean restroom facilities, wash windows, move / arrange furniture, turn mattresses, collect soiled linens for laundering, receive and store linens and supplies in closet, deliver supplies to guest room upon request. Apply with a copy of this ad to: Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Nancy Berghauer, HR Dept. 10100 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City MD 21842 Requisition Order # 218603 Job Location: Ocean City, MD

Yr 1BR Rustic Cabin. Very small. Near Casino. $450 a month. No pets. Howard Martin realty. 410-352-5555.

rooms for rent! First week FREE! Furnished and all utilities and cable TV included. Only $85 a week! Call 410-430-1746.

Yr rental 1BR Apartment, 43rd Street. $600/mo. plus utilities. Call Dale 443-736-5589 or email: Dale@OCROOMS.com.

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Interested in a career in Real Estate? Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Pre-Licensing classes forming NOW! Contact Pete Copenhaver at 410-524-6111 or pcopenhaver@cbmove.com OR Jennifer Cropper-Rines at 410-524-1203 or jlcropper@cbmove.com or visit www.careerscb.com

rental Starting at $900 a month in Berlin. Call Bunting Realty, Inc. 410-641-3313. 2Br Apartment 2nd floor. First and last month’s rent required and security deposit. $725/ month. Must have references. 443-664-2992 or 410-289-5335.

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NORTH OCEAN CITY This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is located in the Montego Bay community in North Ocean City. Features include an open floor plan, a large front porch, cathedral ceilings, drywall interior, 2" x 6" exterior wall construction, central air, a full size washer & dryer and a 2-car parking pad. The Montego Bay community offers pools, tennis, shuffleboard, miniature golf and a bayfront boardwalk with fishing & crabbing piers. The homeowners association fee is only $214 a year. Offered at $280,000 furnished.

Call Michael “Montego Mike” Grimes 800-745-5988 • 410-250-3020 108 S. Ocean Drive • Ocean City, MD

102 Sandy Hill Drive

Montego Bay Realty montegomike@verizon.net www.montegobayrealty.com

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BOATER'S DELIGHT This beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath house is located in the Montego Bay neighborhood in North Ocean City. Located on a deep water canal this property offers a newer bulkhead, a dock, a pier with an electric boat lift, a large non-maintenance sundeck with an electric awning, an open floor plan, insulated windows, a huge floored attic for storage, a breakfast bar and a 2-car parking pad. Community amenities include pools, tennis, shuffleboard and miniature golf all for just $214 a year. The house is being sold fully furnished. Offered at $449,900.

Call Ron Kvech

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

224 Oyster Lane

Montego Bay Realty montegomike@verizon.net www.montegobayrealty.com

JANUARY 13, 2012

Ocean City Today

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Winner of the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for 15 Years and The Best of Excellence Award for 2010 & 2011!

JANUARY 13, 2012

The Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant and Ocean Club feature Oceanfront Dining at its Finest with American and Continental Cuisine, serving Breakfast 7am - Noon, Lunch 11am - 2pm and Dinner 5pm - 10pm

Open Wednesday thru Sunday

NEW CENSATION

Presenting Chef Shawn Reese’s ALL NEW MENU Served 7am - 11pm

FULL CIRCLE

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday 5-7 pm

1/2 Price Dinner Menu Entrees

VALENTINE’S GETAWAY PACKAGE

$9.95 & $12.95 Dinner Specials 5-10pm

February 12 -February 15, 2012

THURSDAY Lobster Lunacy 5-7pm

ONE NIGHT PACKAGE INCLUDES:

BREAKFAST BUFFET

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1 lb. Lobster $16.95

Saturday 7am-10:30am

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Adults $10.95 • Children 4-12 $7.95 3 & Under FREE $

$65.00 per person, double occupancy, plus taxes By reservation, as available

DELUXE SUNDAY Breakfast Buffet 7am-1pm Adults $14.95 • Children 4-12 $9.95, 3 & Under FREE $2.50 House Brand Bloody Marys and Mimosas 9am - 1pm

Also available 1, 2 & 3 bedroom oceanfront suites (additional charges will apply)

VALENTINE’S DINNERS

Open Wednesday thru Sunday

Friday, Saturday & Tuesday, February 10,11 & 14, 2012

$5.95 LUNCH SPECIALS 11 am-2 pm

Two courses - $30 Per Person Three courses - $35 Per Person

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS 4-7 pm $3.95 - $4.95 Food Specials $9.95 Raw Bar Specials Steamed Shrimp Oysters or Clams on the Half Shell

President’s Weekend Deluxe Breakfast Buffet Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012 - 7 am-1 pm Adults $14.95 - Children 4-12 $9.95 Children 3 & Under FREE

Prime Rib, Crab Legs & Seafood Buffet Friday-Sunday, Feb. 17-19, 2012 - 5-9 pm Adults $34.95 - Children 4-12 $16.95 Children 3 & Under FREE

DRINK SPECIALS $3 Rail Drinks • $1.75 Drafts & $2.25 Domestic Beers

Divisional Playoffs! Saturday, 4:30 & 8pm Sunday, 1& 4:30pm 18 HI-DEF TVs/ 2 Jumbo HI-DEF TVs

Food & Drink Specials during the games