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UNDERCOVER CAB STING NETS 34 INDICTMENTS OC Police Department’s ‘Tipsy Taxi’ targets local drug dealers during two-year operation STEWART DOBSON ■ Editor (Feb. 17, 2012) For the Ocean City Police Department, Operation Sand Dollar was one sweet ride that not only resulted in 34 drug-related grand jury indictments, but also sent a message to the local drug trade that an undercover officer can be just about anywhere.

“It could be the maid cleaning the room in your hotel,” resort Police Chief Bernadette DiPino said Monday morning during a news conference in the lobby of the Public Safety Building. In this case, though, it was a detective posing as an Ocean City cab operator who, over the course of two

years, worked his way into the confidence of local drug dealers.

Flanked by members of the Sheriff’s Office, her own department, Mayor Rick Meehan and State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby, DiPino said the sweep also resulted in the seizure of two vehicles, one of them stolen, a rifle and $985 in cash.

The indictments were handed down by a Worcester County grand jury on Jan. 25, but were not announced by the department until last Friday, a day after mem-

bers of the department’s narcotics unit and the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team had begun making arrests.

Of the 34 people caught up in Operation Sand Dollar, DiPino said 22 were apprehended, four were already in custody on other charges, and arrest warrants for the remaining eight were sent to See TIPSY on Page 4

Ocean City Police Chief Bernadette DiPino, right, outlines results of a two-year undercover cab operation during a press conference Monday. The strategy resulted in 34 indictments. Behind her, from left, are Chief Sheriff’s Deputy Dale Smack, OCPD Lt. Mark Pacini and Mayor Rick Meehan. (Above) The department’s “Tipsy Taxi.”

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(Feb. 17, 2012) Any concerns members of Ocean City’s Tourism Advisory Board might have had about asking the City Council for continued funding in the next fiscal year disappeared quickly on Tuesday, as council member comments indicated that $300,000 or possibly a little more would be in the new budget.

The $300,000 was the amount the then-fledging board got a year ago this April, as part of a “tourism growth fund” to be used to develop and promote different kinds of See COUNCIL on Page 8

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Ongoing sidewalk project part of statewide endeavor STEWART DOBSON ■ Editor (Feb. 17, 2012) As workers replace one stretch of seemingly adequate sidewalk after another in Ocean City, one question seems to be on the minds of any number of people: why?

The easy answer is, because the federal government said so. The definitive response, however, is that the origins of the sidewalk replacement project on Coastal Highway and in other areas around the state go back to 2005.

That was when the State Highway Administration adopted a policy outlining how it intended to comply with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which involves, among numerous other things, construction standards for sidewalks and their access points.

In the lower Eastern Shore district, the state is spending $2.9 million in federal ADA money to bring sidewalks up to standards. Another leg of the undertaking will be paid for with federal stimulus money.

In either case, said Gee Williams, the SHA’s Eastern Shore community liaison, all projects currently under contract will be finished by July 2013.

“State Highway Administration work along Route 528 to ultimately bring Coastal Highway into compliance … has been making steady progress throughout the fall and winter due to the mild weather the resort has experienced to date,” Williams said.

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Workers on 80th Street dig up a sidewalk corner, one of many that did not meet the construction standards of the American Disabilities Act.

eled over and the workers depart, it will represent the end of an SHA effort that involved a 2006 survey of the 874 miles of sidewalks adjacent to state’s roads and highways.

That evaluation included the 35 miles of sidewalk and sidewalk-related access in Worcester County, where several miles of Ocean City’s sidewalks came up short of federal requirements, as did 90 percent of Coastal Highway’s 2,138 driveway crossings and sidewalk access ramps.

It’s not as if the SHA didn’t attempt to inform the public of the upcoming undertaking. There was a public meeting on Nov. 12, 2008, at the convention center to explain its plans. Two people attended.

Those plans called for sidewalk reconstruction to be handled in sections, going from 30th Street on Coastal Highway up

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Meanwhile, Image Asphalt Maintenance of Cambridge, Md. will begin making ADA improvements to a stretch from 136th to 141st Street in March with an end date expected before Memorial Day weekend.

Paid for through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, this portion represents $416,000 in stimulus money.

(Feb. 17, 2012) The question before the Ocean City Council on Tuesday was not whether to proceed with a bond sale to finance the capital projects to which it has already committed, but how much more it might want to do.

With $12.7 million in work already agreed to — the $6 million Boardwalk renovation is one project — the council decided to go further and issue $20 million in bonds to pay for the repaving of St. Louis Avenue, perform fire station renovations and add more parking downtown.

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Altogether, the indictments represent 91 charges of distribution of Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) and 28 charges of conspiracy to distribute CDS. The individual bonds set for the suspects totaled $4.55 million, DiPino said.

Acting as the owner/operator of Tipsy Taxi, a silver van that first appeared on the streets in January 2010, the detective was the central figure in a plan conceived by the department’s narcotics unit and developed with the help of City Hall, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of the State’s Attorney.

The original idea was to focus on illegal drug activity downtown, but as planning began, it developed into something bigger, DiPino said. As it was, the cab had its own taxi medallion, charged its customers regular rates and serviced the same areas as other local companies. She added that the operation’s target was resident drug dealers and users, not tourists.

The decision to use a cab to infiltrate the local drug market made sense, DiPino said, because cabs have been known to serve as the conduit between dealers and buyers.

What that connection revealed, according to DiPino, was that the drug of choice in Ocean City is prescription pharmaceuticals such as oxycodone, although some arrests involved marijuana and crack cocaine. The popularity of prescription drugs mirrors trends in the rest of the country, she said.

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During her presentation to the press, DiPino went out of her way to recognize the other agencies and people involved in putting together what turned out to be one of the department’s more ambitious programs.

“This operation would not have been possible without our partners at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and the Worcester County State’s Attorney, DiPino said. She also pointed to the involvement of former City Manager Dennis Dare and said the operation would not have come to fruition without him.

She also lauded the undercover detective who, for obvious reasons — apparently threats against that person have been made — remains unidentified.

Specific information regarding the indictments is not available, as they are sealed, but will be available soon enough as the suspects begin to appear in court.

State’s Attorney Oglesby said the cases are only in the preliminary stages at this juncture, with trials possibly beginning begin by late spring and likely carrying over into the summer.

Although Tipsy Taxi operated as a regular cab and charged what local laws allow, it did not turn a profit. DiPino said money taken in during the car’s stint on the road was turned into the department, accounted for on the city’s books and used to help defray the cost of the operation.

She declined to say how much the operation cost.

The Tipsy Taxi, meanwhile, is no longer in service.

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(Feb. 17, 2012) Restaurateurs concerned that they might not be able to let the outdoors into their dining areas because of stricter health department regulations were given some hope this week by two bills in the Maryland General Assembly.

The bills, HB 841 and SB 634, address a stringent interpretation of department regulations the would require restaurants to put screens over open doors and windows to prevent insects from entering dining areas.

That would be especially troublesome in Ocean City, where many restaurants not only open the windows in the summer, but also drop entire walls to bring their customers closer to an all-out alfresco dining experience.

The two bills, however, seek to make the open-or-closed case a local rather than a state decision.

“It is important to keep the enforcement at the local level,” said Susan Jones, executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association. “They best understand our area.

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The possible application of this more restrictive interpretation was prompted by the Montgomery County Health Department in 2010, when it began to take department regulations literally, rather than the more flexible approach that had been the norm.

An alert two weeks ago from the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, along with similar reports from business organizations around the state, warned that Montgomery County’s treatment of the regulations could evolve into a statewide application.

“This has statewide implications,” chamber Executive Director Melanie Pursel wrote in an e-mail to her members, “so the Maryland Chamber is working with the Restaurant Association of Maryland to persuade state health officials to address this issue in a way that mitigates the impact on restaurants and the customers they serve.

“To date, they have been unable to resolve this issue because of the language in the current food code,” she said, adding that the groups were encouraging members of the legislature to provide some relief.

Apparently that message was heard, as a host of sponsors climbed on board last week to introduce a pair of crossfiled measures that would make the regulations less stifling.

Sen. Jim Mathias (D-38) and Delegate Mike McDermott (R-38B) both signed on as sponsors of the bills in their

respective houses.

The two bills, with one echoing the other, would require the state health department to adopt rules before next January that would allow food service facilities to open the outside windows and doors if the local health department finds no infestation of “flying insects or other vermin that could create an imminent threat to the public health.”

After their first reading, the bills await action in their committees before returning for another and final reading in their respective chambers.

In other restaurant-related legislation, a corkage fee measure is not generating as much of a fuss as it has in the past, and it’s elicited not much more than a yawn from restaurateurs in Ocean City.

A survey conducted by local business organizations drew no more than a couple of responses, and they were divided.

Corkage is a term used when a restaurant patron brings in his or her own bottle of wine and the restaurant serves it.

Obviously, restaurants that sell wine want their customers to buy it from them. There are times, however, when a customer might have a special bottle that he or she would prefer.

Senate Bill 755 and House Bill 228 would make it legal for restaurants with a liquor license to serve a customer his or her own wine and charge for the service. Sales tax would also apply. Whether to provide that service, however, would be the restaurant’s decision.

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Franchot calls for school start after Labor Day Comptroller makes pitch for later date during Board of Public Works session STEWART DOBSON ■ Editor (Feb. 17, 2012) They can say what they want about Comptroller Peter Franchot, but a shrinking violet bean counter he’s not. Although the office’s job is to take care of the state’s taxes and revenue, Franchot continues to expand its scope, this time calling for a later beginning to the school year.

Franchot is advocating moving the opening Comptroller day for public schools Peter Franchot back until after Labor Day, a move that would be heartily embraced by resort area businesses that not only employ high school students, but also want families to be able to visit here for that last holiday of summer.

He made the pitch during the Feb. 8 session of the state’s Board of Public Works, the three-member panel on which he serves with Gov. Martin O’Malley and State Treasurer Nancy Kopp.

Although the board’s business is to handle state contracts and to award or deny money for capital projects in Maryland, it has developed into a forum of

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Franchot, who many believe will seek the Democratic Party’s nomination for governor in 2014, has been making the most of it to present his own ideas.

His observations on the need for a later start for school has been met with strong support from the business community and parents, according to Franchot spokesman Joseph Shapiro.

“We have had a great response from Maryland businesses since Comptroller Franchot mentioned this possible action,” Shapiro said Wednesday.

“The response has been very positive, particularly from businesses on the Eastern Shore, around Ocean City and out in Western Maryland. Basically, the areas of the state that have a strong tourist trade feel this could add millions in economic activity to their areas.”

Shapiro went on to say many businesses in these tourist areas believe they are losing a week of summer they used to

have before the pre-Labor Day school start became the standard.

“Families would take advantage of the extra time to hit the beach or the mountains or go sight-seeing and visiting in the Washington and Baltimore areas. The Ocean City folks would also be happy because they lose a lot of their seasonal workforce when kids have to go back to school,” Shapiro said.

Although the idea was floated no more than a week ago, the response from parents and students via e-mail and Franchot’s Facebook page has been running 90 percent positive, Shapiro said.

“Parents like the idea of having that extra time and being able to plan out family vacations through August and get that extra time together like it used to be,” he said.

While school officials might be skeptical of the notion, Shapiro said the comptroller believes schools can still get in their required 180 days and still end their year by mid-June by adjusting their calendars.

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events, including concerts.

The money came from unspent advertising money (the annual advertising allocation is generated by a portion of Ocean City’s room tax) that would have otherwise gone to the city’s ad agency, MGH. Appearing before the council during its Tuesday work session, board Chairwoman Melanie Pursel prefaced her request by reporting that $25,000 of last year’s grant had been spent for out-ofarea promotions for October’s Harbor Day and the rest was committed to the upcoming beach entertainment series.

The results of the Harbor Day campaign, she said, were significant.

“It wasn’t terribly scientific,” said Pursel, who also is the executive director of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, but the turnout for the festival at the West Ocean City harbor did increase significantly.

As for the remaining $275,000, Pursel said that would pay for a schedule of events that would take place in Ocean City this summer and fall.

Staged by Special Event Productions, that series begins on Memorial Day and stretches into October, thus spanning

two fiscal years in the city’s budget process: $105,000 this fiscal year and the balance of $170,000 in the next, which begins in July.

Pursel asked for and received the council’s blessing to carry over the balance into the new budget year, but then wondered whether the council might see its way to award the board another $300,000 for tourism promotion in FY 2012/13.

The council apparently did not discuss continued funding for the board when it officially created the Tourism Advisory Board early last year, following the de-

Event company to bring laser show, fireworks to OC beach Inflatable sphere at North Division St. to light up sky with three shows each Sun. STEWART DOBSON ■ Editor (Feb. 17, 2012) Ocean City will be getting several bangs for its bucks this summer with weekly fireworks displays and light shows on the beach as part of a family entertainment campaign.

Appearing as part of the Tourism Advisory Board’s presentation during the City Council’s Tuesday work session, Bob

Rothermel of Special Event Productions, Inc. enumerated just how the money already committed to the series will be spent and what his company might be able to do if the board receives funding in 2013.

The biggest draw, perhaps — and by far the most expensive attraction — will be a laser light show on the beach at North Division Street.

Working with Image Engineering, a Baltimore company that has produced special effects applications for major corporations and professional sports franchises such as the Baltimore Ravens, Rothermel and partner Jack Hennen have contracted for an inflatable sphere

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According to the schedule presented to the council, three eight-minute shows, featuring lasers, lights, sound and video, will be presented on Sundays from the Memorial Day Weekend through the first Sunday in September. That aspect of the family entertainment series alone will cost $120,000.

In addition, Special Events Team Production is planning a weekly fireworks show of equal length every Tuesday in the summer in the same general area.

Rothermel told the council his group See FIREWORKS on Page 9

mise of the quasi-official Tourism Commission in late 2010.

“I thought initially this was a one-time deal,” Councilman Joe Hall said of last year’s contribution, acknowledging that he did support the money-rollover proposal.

He also indicated that he was not necessarily opposed to another grant of an equal amount, providing that the arrangement would be more structured.

“I would [like] the town [to] work on a memo of understanding … of how things are supposed to work,” he said. He added that he saw the events the board is backing as value added attractions for existing visitors, when there is also a need to draw new clients.

Pursel replied that one of the objectives of the board is to extend the stay of existing visitors, observing that the addition of just one day has a substantial economic impact on businesses.

“You’ve got to give more to the visitor who’4uncil has not begun to weigh requests for funding, all indications from the council were that while the money is not yet in the bank, it most likely will be.

Acknowledging the recently expressed concerns of business people on the northern end of town about the concentration of events downtown, Mayor Rick Meehan suggested that while the Boardwalk was the “Times Square” of Ocean City, the financial support given the tourism board might allow the city to consider staging some events uptown at Northside Park.

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continues to work on the two concerts it has scheduled for later in the summer, as well as one for Winterfest. The concerts are budgeted at $60,000 each, enough, Rothermel later said, to bring in name brand entertainment.

Whether that happens will depend on how much money the council will give the

tourism board for next year.

The agenda for the summer will open with a patriotic celebration on Memorial Day weekend, patterned after last year’s successful event, with the unfurling of a giant flag on the beach.

After summer winds down but before Winterfest, the promoters plan to erect an “Octoberfest” maze on the beach.

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Nevertheless, Councilman Joe Hall pushed for a complete overhaul. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be any cheaper than what it is now,â&#x20AC;? he said in reference to the marketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exceptionally good interest rates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a giant number â&#x20AC;Ś but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wise investment.â&#x20AC;?

The problem with improving St. Louis in all respects, however, is not just the cost, but the scope of the work, Public Works Director Hal Adkins said.

When asked by Mayor Rick Meehan what kind of work would have to be done to bury utility lines, Adkins replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re basically going to destroy the entire street.â&#x20AC;?

Also arguing against going too far on the bond issue was Councilman Brent Ashley, who observed that resort government already has almost $82 million in outstanding bonds.

Though Finance Administrator Martha Bennett countered that the city is retiring debt at the rate of $7 million a year, Ashley was having none of it and argued against bonding any more than necessary.

Hall, meanwhile, positioned himself at the other end of the argument, contending that the city might consider doing everything on the list, including the longlingering downtown parking garage.

When he was advised this was not the time for that project, Hall shot back, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When, if ever, is it going to be a good time?â&#x20AC;?

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President Jim Hall said, the parking garage is a dead issue.

Considering other projects were studied and considered but never pursued, Hall asked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What are we doing all the groundwork for if weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to do it?â&#x20AC;?

What the council did do was ramp up the bond sale total to leave enough flexibility to cover the road paving, parking project and yet-to-be defined fire station renovation. The council will discuss the latter with Fire Chief Chris Larmore before refining the number.

At this point, the actual number isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as important as the time, Bennett told the council. In order to meet the bond market timetable, the council must introduce its bond ordinance next Tuesday night (the regular Monday meeting was moved because of the holiday).

She said the ordinance would simply authorize the sale of municipal bonds by city government, not set the amount. That could be done much later, she said.

The 4-3 vote to proceed with the ordinance was closer than it appeared. Councilwoman Margaret Pillas said her no vote was to remain consistent in her opposition to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financing of a new Ocean City Art League building, even though it has been approved as a capital project.

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(Feb. 17, 2012) A 56-year-old Millsboro, Del. man was charged Sunday in connection with the theft of metal from the former Showell facility of Perdue Farms.

Maintenance personnel documented the thefts, which took place during the period of a few weeks.

The HVAC units on J. Woodward the building’s roof were stripped of copper and aluminum, and several cooling fans and duct work for chillers were taken, as well as a ground-based York air conditioning unit, the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation stated in a press release. Detectives estimated it would cost more than

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Working with Perdue Farms security staff and reviewing surveillance footage, detectives identified John Charles Woodward of Millsboro as the man who took the items. Then they searched invoices from area salvage yards where precious metals can be sold for cash and found that Woodward had many invoices in his name for the sales of copper and aluminum during the period when those items were stolen from the Perdue facility.

Woodward was charged with malicious destruction of property, theft scheme from $1,000 to $10,000 and two counts of theft from $1,000 to less than $10,000.

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NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Feb. 17, 2012) An Ocean City mail carrier was killed Friday, Feb. 10, in an automobile collision on Route 50 in Easton.

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McCauley, 52, and his 15-year-old son were taken to Memorial Hospital in Easton where they were treated for minor injuries.

The fatal collision occurred midway between Goldsborough Street and Chapel Road at approximately 10:40 a.m. It is still under investigation.

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Little League theft A 40-year-old Pocomoke woman was charged with multiple counts of thefts in connection with money stolen from the Pocomoke Little League.

The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation charged Carolann Chandler with 13 counts of theft under $1,000, five counts of theft from $1,000 to $10,000 and one count of C. Chandler a theft scheme from $10,000 to $100,000.

Chandler, who had been the league’s treasurer since the beginning of 2011, wrote numerous checks from the league and cashed them, according to a release issued

by WCBI. She also used withdrawal slips from the account to obtain cash from the bank.

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Serious crime in resort drops 8.9 percent, according to report Ocean City Police Dept. annual study shows rise in arrests for lesser violations STEWART DOBSON â&#x2013; Editor (Feb. 17, 2012) From a law enforcement standpoint, 2011 was one of those years when crime took a little bit of a vacation in Ocean City, with the final crime tally by the Ocean City Police Department showing an 8.9 percent decrease in serious crime when compared to 2010.

Each year, this and other departments across the county issue what is known as the Uniform Crime Report, which goes to the FBI for its annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crime In the United Statesâ&#x20AC;? compendium.

If the trend appearing in the FBIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s semiannual report holds true for the balance of 2011, Ocean Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reduction in major criminal activity â&#x20AC;&#x201D; assaults, murders, burglaries, thefts and robberies â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will be much better than the national average. The FBIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s statistics on the first six months of last year shows that violent crime in the nation went down 6.4 percent.

In addition to posting a significant drop overall, Ocean City saw a 23.6 percent decline in crimes against persons and a 7.6 percent reduction in crimes

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one of the juveniles, Domenik Martez Drummond Jr., 17.

Drummond was charged as an adult and entered an Alford plea Jan. 4 to the charge of robbery. An Alford plea means the defendant does not admit guilt, but that he understands the prosecution has sufficient evidence for a conviction. He pleaded guilty to second-degree assault on a police officer.

Drummond was sentenced to seven years in prison, with all but three years suspended.

Hagans was charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, theft under $100 and possession of marijuana.

He pleaded guilty Tuesday in Circuit Court in Snow Hill to the conspiracy charge and in exchange for that guilty plea, the Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office did not prosecute the other charges.

Judge Richard Bloxom sentenced Hagans to five years in prison, with all but 18 months suspended. After his release from incarceration, he will be on probation.

Moore, who was charged with robbery, theft, first-degree assault and second-degree assault on a police officer, is scheduled for trial in Circuit Court on March 1.

The injured detective was admitted to the intensive care unit of a hospital and spent two weeks in treatment. Earlier this month, he was awarded the Ocean City Police Department Medal of Valor, an honor presented to any officer who has been killed, seriously wounded or injured in the performance of his or her duties. He was also named Officer of the Year by the Neighborhood Watch Association.

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The one downside in the final tally for 2011 was the doubling of the number of forcible rapes, from two in 2010 to four last year. Meanwhile, the number of burglaries last year, 189, represented a 35.3 percent reduction from the 292 reported cases in 2010. The 69 instances of aggravated assault reflect a 26.6 percent change from the 94 assault cases in 2010, while the number of robberies in the resort fell from 27 in 2010 to 21 last year.

Thefts, 1,135 last year as compared to 1,133 the year before, showed a slight increase, while motor vehicle thefts fell 56.3 percent, from 16 in 2010 to 7 last year.

Also for the sixth consecutive year, Ocean City had no homicides. The last time a murder was committed in the resort was in 2005, which had just one.

Altogether, according to the report, Ocean City saw 1,425 serious crimes in 2011 as compared to 1,564 in the preceding year.

The report also broke down which months were the worst for serious crime

and â&#x20AC;&#x201D; no surprise â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they were June and July, with the first month of the traditional summer season seeing 342 serious offenses and July having 314. Also no surprise was that December was the quietest month, with 31 reported offenses, 25 of them being larceny and five breaking and enterings.

Overall, the department responded to 72,500 situations, ranging from assists to emergency medical services (2,249) to traffic stops (15,772). It also saw 911 call hang-ups on 3,586 occasions.

It issued 17,083 criminal and traffic citations, warnings and repair orders and made 3,829 arrests, up from 2010 by more than 2,700 instances but well below the seven-year average of 21,890 going back to 2005.

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Over the course of making arrests and answering calls, according to the report, police officers were assaulted 59 times (47 times in 2010 but 144 times in 2005).

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Berlin hopes to offer cheaper electric rates to non-residential customers NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Feb. 17, 2012) Berlin officials hope to file a rate case with the Public Service Commission in early April for lower electricity rates for non-residential customers.

During the past three years, the town got its residential rates closer to other utilities in the area and now it is time to lower non-residential rates, Dwight Davis, vice president of financial and strategic services at Booth and Associates, a consulting firm in Raleigh, N.C., told the Town Council on Monday.

It usually takes three to six months for a decision by the Public Service Commis-

sion, but its staff said they would expedite the town’s request and lower rates could be in place by July 1, Davis said.

The average non-residential customer uses fewer than 1,000 kilowatts monthly and there are about 300 of those customers. Their rates could be reduced by 10 percent, Davis said. The second group of non-residential customers numbers more than 100 and includes businesses such as restaurants with different meters.

Their rates could be reduced 15 percent.

The town’s four largest customers could see a reduction of 2 or 3 percent in their rates.

A public hearing will be held in Berlin about the proposed rate reductions.

Davis, the town’s consultant on energy

issues, had addressed the town’s level of electric rates with the mayor and Town Council last June. At that time, he said, there was a need for a general rate case to be presented to the Public Service Commission. The discussion included the negative impact the current rates were having on businesses. The council voted to begin the process of the rate case, which Davis said could be $135,000, including legal fees.

During Monday’s meeting, the council also approved a contract extending its power purchase agreement with NextEra Energy. This, Williams said, would lower the net rates about 10 percent of the power portion of the bill, which is about one-third of the total cost.

Commission not persuaded to permit taller houses NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Feb. 17, 2011) Allowing residences to be taller than 30 feet could change the look of entire neighborhoods, members of the Berlin Planning Commission told a builder last week.

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The house the property owner wants to build would be 40 feet tall, which is 10 feet taller than the allowable height for a single-family residence in Berlin. Purcell said he had easily found several structures taller than 30 feet in Berlin and photographs of them were projected on a screen, but some of them had been built prior to 1966, when the 30-foot height restriction was implemented. Others were commercial buildings or townhouses, which are permitted to be 50 feet tall.

The Delaware towns of Fenwick and Bethany have height restrictions of 30 and 32 feet, and if a builder constructs a taller

house, those towns would force the builder to take it down, Purcell said.

Those restriction lead people to build residences with flat roofs, he said.

Such houses would not fit in with the existing houses in Berlin, which have sloped roofs.

A 40-foot-tall house would just be too tall and allowing it would mean houses could be four stories tall, Chandler said. It would encourage people to build houses with flat roofs, as in Fenwick and Bethany, so they could get that extra story.

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“We’ve been able to achieve stability in an extremely volatile energy market,” Williams said.

Because of the town’s actions, its electric customers could expect fairly stable rates through 2015, he said.

The Berlin mayor and Town Council signed the current one-year contract in March 2011 that brought down customer’s rates by more than 10 percent.

The savings are reflected in the billings customers receive now through lower power cost adjustments. In October 2011, the mayor and Town Council approved an extension of the contract with American Electric Power Service Corporation. The impact of the one-year extension and increases in generation capacity and power delivery costs would be in monthly power cost adjustments beginning late this summer, Williams stated in a press release.

When the most recent contract with NextEra becomes effective in June, purchased energy for the town will drop significantly below the contracted rate in place at that time. Savings will be reflected in each customer’s bills through the power cost adjustment portion of the monthly electric bills. The full impact of the adjusted supply cost will be phased into rates through the power cost adjustment during the summer and fall of 2013.

“PCA charges represent just over onethird of the cost per kilowatt hour for residential customers,” Williams stated, “so the savings provided through the new contract will have a measurable impact for Berlin electric customers.”

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If passed, bill would reimburse local family for lawsuit expenses NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Feb. 17, 2012) A bill introduced Monday in the Maryland Senate would force the Environmental Law Clinic of the University of Maryland, Baltimore, to reimburse a Berlin farm couple for expenses in fighting a lawsuit.

Sen. Richard Colburn (R-37) introduced Senate Bill 945, which says the Environmental Law Clinic of the University of Maryland School of Law represents the plaintiff, the Assateague Coastkeeper, at no charge in the lawsuit filed in federal court in 2010 against Alan and Kristin Hudson and Perdue Farms. He wants the law clinic to reimburse the Hudsons up to $500,000 for their legal expenses.

As of Wednesday, Colburn’s staff was searching for documents stating that the Assateague Coastkeeper was no longer a plaintiff after being alerted to that fact by Ocean City Today. A Colburn staff member stated that the Assateague Coastkeeper was the first plaintiff listed in the lawsuit, so the person who drafted the bill only listed that one. She said an amendment would be submitted to add the Waterkeeper Alliance to the bill.

“In a decision that has called into question the ethics and political motivations of the school’s law clinic, students from the University Of Maryland School Of Law will represent a large, New York-based environmental group in their civil suit against a struggling farming family from Berlin, Maryland. Alan and Kristin Hudson, current operators of a small farm that has been in the family for generations, were accused three years ago by the Waterkeepers Alliance of improperly discharging pollutants into a field ditch after the organization conducted an aerial surveillance of the property,” Colburn stated in an email to Ocean City Today.

The Hudsons have incurred tens of thousands of dollars in legal bills to fight the lawsuit that alleges their farm is responsible for unlawful discharges into the waterways.

Assateague Coastkeeper Kathy Phillips, who had been a plaintiff but was dismissed on a technicality, and the Waterkeeper Alliance contend water samples from ditches near the farm revealed high levels of pollutants. They said a pile of biosolids from the Ocean City wastewater

treatment plant, which they had earlier said was chicken manure, was the cause.

Then they said pollutants from chicken manure entered the ditches because it was blown there by exhaust fans in the chicken houses. They also say the pollutants could have gotten there from foot traffic of people entering and leaving the poultry houses.

“The case has attracted significant media scrutiny over the involvement of the University Of Maryland School Of Law. On the instruction of their professor, Jane Barrett, several students from the Clinic will represent the Waterkeepers Alliance free of charge, while the Hudson family must shell out for their own attorneys.

“As middle-income farmers, the Hudsons are unable to pay the exorbitantly high legal fees associated with the process, and several fund raisers have been established to assist the family,” Colburn said.

“While the equitable solution seems to be that the Law School should simply provide legal counsel for both sides of the case, the political ramifications of doing so are not in line with the agenda of most clinics.”

Colburn also said his bill is of particular interest to residents of the Eastern Shore because a loss for the Hudson family could have negative ramifications for any working farm family on the Eastern Shore or even Maryland as a whole.

“Some may think introducing this bill is my last resort; however, I plan to continue to fight for and do what’s right for this family,” Colburn stated. “I have written a letter, the Governor has written a letter and the House Appropriations Chairman Norm Conway as well.”

Bud Church, president of the Worcester County Commissioners also supports the bill to help the Hudsons.

“It’s a wonderful piece of legislation and I hope it passes,” Church said Thursday. “It would bring to the Hudson family, if it passes, a level playing field and the legal finances to fight a fair battle and I am going to encourage the Worcester County Commissioners, the Wicomico County Council and the Somerset County Commissioners to endorse the legislation.”

Phillips said in an email Tuesday that the bill would not be going anywhere because it was impossible to implement the legislation as written.

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houses were built in existing neighborhoods, “it would look a little bit strange.”

Although his potential client wants a 40-foot-tall house, Purcell told the commission members that “35 feet is probably a good number.”

Planning Director Chuck Ward told the commission that Purcell’s request was not a formal one and supportive data would be needed before a recommendation could be made about the requested height restriction change. He would need irrefutable data, he said, of what was in the town before and after 1966 and in differ-

ent neighborhoods.

“I’d like to move it along pretty quick,” said Purcell, who had asked only for a discussion of the subject.

Ward told him, however, that he would have to make a formal petition to the Planning Commission, which would consider the information before making a recommendation to the mayor and Town Council.

The Board of Zoning Appeals, Ward told Purcell, could grant a variance if a hardship exists, but the hardship could not be self-imposed. Purcell has the option, Ward said, to follow the law.

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The council voted unanimously Monday to enter into a contract that requires $2,000 monthly contributions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from March 1, 2012, when the current financial assistance ends, through June 30, 2013 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to Worcester Youth and Family Counseling. The organization has coordinated some activities for children ages 6 through 12 in the town for nearly a year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel really good about what we have accomplished,â&#x20AC;? Teresa Fields, the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive director, told the council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to ensure more Berlin youth have the opportunity to participate.â&#x20AC;?

A staff of two runs the after school club with assistance from volunteers. Held from 2:45-5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the Isaiah Fassett building at Homes of Berlin on Flower Street, the club offers homework assistance, healthy snacks, physical activities and crafts.

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Starting this spring, the organization will have a monthly activities calendar in hopes more children will participate. The program has served 55 children, with about 17 participating in the after school club.

Fields said the organization might offer more activities when schools are closed. She names the teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; professional day as an example.

Mayor Gee Williams said Worcester Youth and Family Counseling had exceeded expectations during the 10 months it had been providing the youth activities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have exceeded our expectations,â&#x20AC;?

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Alan Matthew Call SALISBURY — Alan Matthew Call, 43, of Salisbury joined loved ones from his past on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Betty Hall, and grandfather, Donald O. Call. He is survived by his grandmother, Ester Call, and his grandfather, George H. Hall Born April 10, 1968, in Auburn, N.Y., Matt, as he was called by many, had a smile and laugh like no other. As a child, he enjoyed playing bluegrass music on the guitar with his grandfather. As he got older, he passed on that same love of music to his sons and he loved playing with them. Mr. Call was a very passionate person and he brought enthusiasm and joy to everyone he encountered. He was great at lifting the spirits of those around him and he knew how to brighten your day.

He was a mechanic by trade and was very skilled at what he did. He knew how to fix anything! From cars to problems, you could always rely on Matt to help you out.

Mr. Call was always ready with a smile for everyone. What brought the biggest smile to his face were his children. He is the loving father of five wonderful children: Amanda Abrams of Ocean City, A.J. Call of Salisbury, Justin Call of Seaford, Del., Kaitlyn Call of Seaford, Del. and “Little Mary” Call of Ocean Pines. He is also survived by his companion, Meg Bassett.

Mr. Call was the oldest of four children born to Alan Call of Ocean City and Mary (Jeff) Trump of Ocean Pines. He is survived by his sister, Kerry (Matt) Fastnaught and family, his sister, Amy

(Duane) Van Horn and family, his brother, Aaron (Tanya) Call and family, and his sister Jacqueline Robliotti. There are many more family members and loved ones that will continue to keep Matt’s memory alive.

The funeral service was held Saturday, Feb. 11, at Dagsboro Church of God. A celebration of life immediately followed in the church’s fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to benefit his children can be made to The Matthew Call Memorial Fund, c/o Taylor Bank, 9923 Golf Course Road, Ocean City, Md. 21842.

Barbara Ann Peregoy MILLSBORO, Del. — Barbara Ann Peregoy, 76, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at her home in Millsboro.

Born in Hot Springs, Va., she was the daughter of the late John Alexander Shaw and Florence Irene Robinson Shaw. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Sylvester Peregoy. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Jane Moore and her husband, Kennedy, of Millsboro and Catherine Ann Nichols and her husband, Les, of Georgetown, Del.; and a son, Jerome Joseph Martin Jr. and his wife, Vanessa, of Baltimore. She was a beloved grandmother to Angie Townsend and her husband, George, Nicole Kalinowski and her husband, Shawn, Amanda Alexander and her fiancée, Mark Dellinger, Greg Cook and his wife, Leslie of Shelbysville, Pa., and Ronald Mielczasz and his wife, Gelicia. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, Zachary J. Nichols, Henry Mielczasz, Olivia Nichols, Julian Mielczasz, Jack Dellinger and Luke Townsend; two brothers Frank William Shaw and his wife, Sandy, of Baltimore and John Alexander Shaw Jr. and his

FEBRUARY 17, 2012 wife, Gail, of Baltimore; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Janet Stone in 2006, and a sister-in-law, Sandy Shaw in 2011.

Mrs. Peregoy had worked for many years in food preparation at the Phillips Crab House in Ocean City. She had been a member of Atlantic Methodist Church in Ocean City and was president of the Martha’s Circle for four years. She was a current member of Carey United Methodist Church in Millsboro. She had been a volunteer at the Berlin Nursing Home, and she loved to crochet and be around people.

Interment will be held at a future date at Druid Ridge Cemetery in Baltimore. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Carey United Methodist Church, c/o Josephine Dorey, 22750 Carey Camp Road, Millsboro, Del. 19966.

Arrangements are being handled by Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Louise Norman Powell OCEAN PINES — Louise Norman Powell, 80, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late William and Myrtle Davis Norman.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Jerry Edward Powell; son, Glenn Powell of Sacramento, Calif.; daughLouise Powell ter, Lisa Ellen Powell of Reston, Va.; three grandchildren, John Wesley Powell of Sacramento, Calif., and Charles Ray Durbin V and Daniel Edward Kates of Reston, Va.

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OBITUARIES Mrs. Powell was a graduate of Eastern High School and Strayer College in Washington, D.C., and she had been a secretary for many years with the Montgomery County School System. She was a member of the Community Church at Ocean Pines, the Ocean Pines Women’s Club, the Red Hat Society and the Art League of Ocean City.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, at the Community Church at Ocean Pines. The Rev. Bill Sterling will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Gardens of the Pines Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 9509 Reisterstown Road, Suite 1 North, Owings Mills, Md. 21117 or Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, Berlin, Md. 21811 or American Diabetes Association, 114 Baptist St., Salisbury, Md. 21801.

Arrangements are being handled by Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Kevin J. Hall BERLIN — Kevin J. Hall, 42, of Berlin died Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, as the result of an automobile accident in Easton. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of Larry P. Hall of Whaleyville and the late Victoria (Jarman) Hall.

Mr. Hall was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service at the Ocean City post office.

Previously, he had worked for many years at the family business, Berlin Hardware.

He was a member of Whaleyville United Methodist Church in Whaleyville, an avid Baltimore Ravens fan and he enjoyed golf-

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In addition to his father, Mr. Hall is survived by his wife, Ginger Massey Hall of Berlin and his son, Ryan E. Hall, at home. He is also is survived by his brother, L. Brooks Hall of Kevin Hall Whaleyville; his paternal grandmother, Mabel Powell of Whaleyville; a niece, Meghan V. Hall; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville, Del. The Rev. Dale Vroman officiated. Burial was in Dale Cemetery in Whaleyville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Whaleyville United Methodist Church Choir, P.O. Box 6, Whaleyville, Md. 21872.

Frances E. Collins BERLIN — Frances Ellen Collins, 81, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Hebron, she was the daughter of the late Marion F. Brittingham and Rosalie Bailey Brittingham. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Clark Collins, and her daughter, Gail Olson Frances Collins and her husband, Bernard, of Salisbury.

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of Delmar; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Helms in 2002, and a sister, Alice Workman in 2012.

Mrs. Collins had worked as a receptionist for H&R Block. She was co-owner with her husband of Collins Mobile Services, and she helped manage the Lake Have Mobile Park for eight years. She was a member of Melson United Methodist Church of Delmar, where she also taught Sunday school.

She was secretary/treasurer for the W.S.C.S. Atonetime, and secretary/treasurer for the Bailey/Trader reunion. She enjoyed camping and was a NASCAR fan.

A funeral service was held Thursday, Feb. 16, at Burbage Funeral Home. Pastor John Oltman and the Rev. Ernest Bailey officiated. Interment will be private for the family. A donation in her memory may be made to Coastal Hospice at the Lake, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21801.

Robert H. Melvin Jr. OCEAN CITY — Robert Henderson Melvin Jr., 93, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Wilson, N.C., he was the son of the late Robert Henderson Melvin Sr. and Lillian Turner Melvin. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ellen Birckhead Melvin, and his daughter, Mary Ellen Melvin of Ocean City.

R. Melvin Jr. Mr. Melvin was a graduate of the University of Maryland. He had been a federal government executive for many years. He was a WWII Army veteran, a member of the Masonic Lodge in Wash-

ington, D.C., and member of the Sinepuxent American Legion Post 166 in Ocean City.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City. The Rev. Stanislao Esposito will officiate. Friends may call on Friday, Feb. 17, from 4-6 p.m. at Holy Savior and also on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. Interment will be at a later date in Washington National Cemetery.

A donation in his memory may be made to Holy Savior Catholic Church, 17th Street and Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, Md. 21842. Arrangements are being handled by Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Leslie R. Lewis Jr. BERLIN — Leslie Raymond Lewis Jr., 82, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., he was the son of the late Leslie Raymond Lewis Sr. and Gertrude Ashe Lewis. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Edwards Lewis in 1998. He is survived by his son, Leslie Raymond Lewis III and his wife, Patricia, of Mt. Airy, Md.; daughters, Barbara Hirely of Mercersburg, Pa., and Victoria Alexander and her husband, Richard of Burkittsville, Md.; five grandchildren; and one niece.

Mr. Lewis had been employed as a stock manager with Safeway for many years.

Cremation followed his death. Inurnment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, Md., at a future date. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to Coastal Hospice at the Lake, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21801.

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Screened or unscreened, it’s all common sense The application of common sense often goes out the window when government regulations are involved, and most recently it went out the open windows in restaurants.

For perhaps no other reason than someone’s belief that rules are written to be obeyed, the Montgomery County Health Department two years ago adopted a literal, rather than a common sense, approach to the state health department’s regulations on open and unscreened windows and doors in restaurants.

They must, according to that county’s interpretation, be screened to keep out flying insects and such because, in short, it would otherwise be unhealthy.

Looking at it that way, people might want to picnic inside instead of on the beach, eat their steamed crabs at the dining room table instead of on the outside deck and gobble watermelon in front of the living room television instead rather than out on the back steps. Inside is good; outside is bad.

The problem, however, is that it became apparent to restaurateurs and some state officials that the strict enforcement of those rules in Montgomery could lead to their application elsewhere. After all, the rules are the rules.

Such a circumstance would be a huge problem in Ocean City, where open air dining in the summer is one of its major attractions. Fortunately, a group of legislators from both houses of the General Assembly were made aware of the situation and have introduced two bills that would insert some common sense into the regulations.

House Bill 841 and Senate Bill 634 give the screen or no screen authority to local health department offices, which must allow restaurants to leave their open windows and doors unscreened if they find no evidence of infestation.

In other words, if a problem is apparent, that’s one thing, but otherwise it’s a matter of common sense. These bills should be approved without delay.

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READERS’ FORUM

Writer explains previous letter Editor, Looks like I stirred the pot when Ocean City Today posted my letter opposing raises for OC workers at this time. I do not have a desire to engage in an ongoing Readers’ Forum battle with those who think differently. I do hope you post this correspondence as a reply to the twopronged rebuttal posted in the last issue.

Most importantly, it should escape no one’s attention that neither Mr. Adkins nor Mr. Groves debate the central point of my initial letter pointing out that most folks have not done nearly as well as city workers. Neither person even attempts to make a logical argument for raises at this time.

Mr. Adkins’ position is “nothing but bad weather will kill the golden goose.” This tired idea is, in part, why OC is in financial hard times today. While unimportant to my position, I emphatically state the “ad” I read had no claim of authorship.

Mr. Groves also never makes a case for raises for city workers at this time. Instead, he attacks the messenger delivering the somber economic news. While denying his words supported a tax increase, Mr. Groves maintains the position that with the tax base going down this somehow should provide City Council with encouragement to vote for raises. Common sense commands a different

result. Mr. Groves apparently views the “14-24 percent decrease in the value of the their properties” as a $6 million dollar gain for property owners that the city has a moral obligation to recover. If anyone believes this, they likely would have also placed a bid to buy the Brooklyn Bridge.

Mr. Groves is right, however, when he points out that City Council is divided. He says we all must learn to collaborate. Without the right to vote, non-resident property owners, who are the majority of OC residential property owners, cannot begin to collaborate on a level playing field. Taking Mr. Groves at his word, I will gladly cooperate in reapproaching the state legislature to secure such a right. I trust both Citizens for Ocean City and City Council would unanimously support such a move so that all people can have a voice in the government that taxes them.

Someone once said, “Taxation with representation is tyranny.”

Jim Majernik Rochester Hills, Mich.

trolled House of Representatives would not pass the Senate budget. The Democrats had total control of the legislative and executive branches of government for all of 2009 and 2010, and still didn’t bother to propose a budget.

To add insult to injury, according to Majority Leader Harry Reid, the Senate has no plans to introduce a budget this year.

And Maryland’s gift to the House of Representatives, Steny Hoyer, when asked about the lack of a budget, said, “What does a budget do? The budget does one thing and really only one thing. It sets the parameters of spending and discretionary caps.”

Well, Steny, that’s the whole point, isn’t it? We’re sending $1.3 billion more each year than we’re taking in. No sane person would agree this is sustainable. Hence the need to balance the budget, which is kind of difficult to do if you don’t have one.

Gwen Cordner Ocean City

Editor, We have now been over 1,000 days without a budget passed by the U.S. Senate. Try to wrap your head around that one.

The Democrat-controlled Senate has not even bothered to propose a budget in over 1,000 days.

And please don’t say it’s because they knew the Republican-con-

I know this letter doesn’t pertain to a local issue, but it is a national issue that should be of concern to all. I’m sure many of you have noticed two of the present Republican candidates for president have mentioned that they would use an executive order to implement a change.

Brief history of More than 1,000 days executive orders passed without budget Editor,

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By Stewart Dobson It’s been a while since I tried full-time reporting, having dedicated myself for the past 15 years or so to studious frittering and otherwise looking busy in order to avoid real work.

It isn’t that I’m afraid of work — I have a fairly high tolerance for watching other people do it — but that it so frequently gets in the way of other things, such as, for instance, studious frittering.

Fritter is a great word, aside from its food application, because it sounds like what is happening: a lot of popping and crackling without much actually taking place, which would, in the eyes of many, perfectly describe my role here.

In other words, I like to lend a hand to anyone in our office who needs help accomplishing some task and then spend twice as much time doing it as he or she would under normal circumstances.

I also get to say, on completion of said task, how good a job I have done, an assertion with which everyone quickly agrees, if only to get me to stop repeating it over and over again while they think, “I do this stuff every day and he doesn’t tell me that.”

In many respects, my role has been patterned after what I always considered to be the perfect job: a bos’n mate, which is short for boatswain’s mate, an Old English word for “Listen up, you %$#@!”

During my four years in the Coast Guard many years ago, I realized that this particular role was all I ever wanted to be.

The bos’n, after all, is a vessel’s deck boss, whose labors consist of walking around with a coffee cup all day telling seamen (otherwise lovingly referred to as deck apes) that whatever they are doing needs to be done better.

That’s pretty much it. No heavy lifting, no deep thought, no painting, no scraping, no swabbing the decks, just walking around saying things like, “Dobson, you’re slacking, hmmm, I need more coffee.”

So, you might say that up until this week I was the office bos’n mate, but then I found myself not just sitting on the front row in the City Council chambers this week but later standing in front of our managing editor, whose paycheck I sign, incidentally, and listening to her say, “I read your story. Do it again.” Her cruelty knows no bounds.

But that’s the thing about newspapers — their editorial people have no respect for authority.

“Look,” she said, “You have a little talent and are an excellent fritterer, whose fritterations are widely accepted as unparalleled. But for the time being, your (body part deleted) is mine, so hop to it.”

All I can say is that I liked being bos’n mate better, so if anyone is looking for work, please call today. I don’t know if I can take the pressure.

Also, you may be aware that Mr. Obama has used this capability to implement his desires regarding certain issues. I don’t know how you feel about this, but I personally don’t want any present or future president imposing his concepts on society through executive orders.

But it’s exactly what it allows a president to do.

By an executive order, a president can bypass the Congress, the courts or the Constitution.

If I may, let me give you a little history on executive orders. Since they started keeping count in 1907, more than 13,000 have been written and only two have been overturned by the courts. Teddy Roosevelt wrote 1081, Woodrow Wilson wrote 1803, Calvin Coolidge wrote 1203 and FDR wrote 3522. More recently, Mr. Bush wrote EO 13233, requiring anyone who

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wanted to obtain information on records never made public a specific need to know when requesting this information and before they could obtain it, they would have to get the permission of the current and former president.

Mr. Obama with EO 13575 established the White House Rural Council, which seems to be in line with the United Nations’ radical Agenda 21 designed to give the federal government the authority to begin taking control over almost all aspects of the lives of 16 percent of rural America.

He more recently implemented the Dream Act via an executive order. Our founding fathers never intended the executive order to have this kind of authoritative control. The executive orders were initially used to help officers and agencies manage the operations within the federal government,

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If we’re to save the Republic, we the people better require this change.

Paul St. Andre Ocean City

Mail your letter to: editor@oceancitytoday.net or Ocean City Today, P.O. Box 3500 Ocean City, Md. 21843 All letters are subject to editing for clarity and potentially libelous material.

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Restaurant Association of Maryland announces 2012 finalists Online voting now open; public encouraged to cast ballot for favorite eateries (Feb. 17, 2012) The Restaurant Association of Maryland has announced the finalists for the 58th Annual Industry Awards, sponsored by McCormick and Company. The awards honor the hospitality industry’s best in such categories as Maryland’s Favorite New Restaurant and Chef of the Year, among others.

Winners will be revealed April 16, during a gala in Baltimore.

Members of the dining public are strongly encouraged to visit www.marylandrestaurants.com/gala to cast their votes for their favorite nominees in each category. Competition is steep; in the past, more than 30,000 votes per year

have been collected. Voting will continue until March 9.

The following 2012 awards will be voted on by the dining public: n Maryland’s Favorite New Restaurant: The Americana, Baltimore; Corner BYOB, Hampden; de Lazy Lizard, Ocean City; Fishnet, College Park; and Havana Road Cuban Café, Towson n Chef of the Year: Daniel Wecker, The Elkridge Furnace Inn; Jeff Smith, The Chameleon Café; Jim Barrett, Azure; John Hufnagel, The Grille at Peerce’s; and Patrick Fanning, The High Spot n Craft Brew Program of the Year: The Brewer’s Art, Baltimore; Franklins Restaurant, Brewery & General Store, Hyattsville; Frisco Tap House & Brewery, Columbia; Max’s Taphouse, Baltimore; SoBo’s Wine Beerstro, Salisbury; and Freddie’s Lobster & Clams, Bethesda

n Favorite Restaurant: Baldwin Station, Sykesville; Box Hill Pizzeria, Bel Air; Houlihan’s, Columbia; Passage to India, Bethesda; Peter’s Inn, Baltimore; and The Red Star Bar & Grill, Baltimore n Favorite Bar and/or Tavern: Buffalo Wild Wings, statewide; Johnny Rads, Baltimore; Pusser’s Caribbean Grille, Annapolis; Quarry House Tavern, Silver Spring; and Shenanigan’s Irish Pub & Grille, Ocean City n Wine and Beverage Program of the Year: AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar, Columbia; Bistro Blanc, Glenelg; Mr. Rain’s Fun House, Baltimore; Red Red Wine Bar, Annapolis; and The Tasting Room, Frederick n Favorite Food Truck: The Gypsy Queen, Baltimore; Haute Dog Fabulous Franks, Baltimore; IcedGems, Reisterstown; Kooper’s Chowhound Burger Wagon, Baltimore; and Miss Shirley’s

Café, Baltimore The following 2012 awards will be voted on by RAM members only: n Allied Member of the Year: Coastal Sunbelt Produce, John Corso; The Columbia Bank, Del Karfonta; Corporate Coverage, Tim Thompson; Meetlocalbiz.com, Todd Sachs; and MICROS, Henry Pertman n Restaurateur of the Year: Anthony Clarke, Galway Bay Irish Pub; Bill Herbst, La Hacienda; Linwood Dame, Linwoods; Matt Milani, The Rumor Mill Fusion Bar & Restaurant; and Tammy Patrick-Cebula, Galaxy 66 Bar & Grille Tickets for the April 6 awards gala cost $175 per person and include a cocktail hour featuring food from Restaurant Association of Maryland member restaurants, a sit-down dinner and dancing, all in addition to the awards ceremony. Tickets are available at www.marylandrestaurants.com/gala.

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SHA to perform routine inspection on Route 50 bridge throughout week (Feb. 17, 2012) The State Highway Administration will have multiple 10minute openings of the Route 50 drawbridge next week as crews perform the biennial inspection of the 70-year old structure. The inspection will consist of a thorough review and maintenance of the mechanical, structural and electrical systems of the bridge. Crews will use portable variable message signs to advise motorists of upcoming lane closures and directing traffic across the bridge.

“SHA and the contractor will open the bridge for test openings during the day,” said SHA District 1 Engineer Donnie Drewer. “It is our hope to keep traffic disruptions to a minimum.”

The mechanical and electrical inspection will require temporary bridge openings between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays for the next three weeks, weather permitting.

The structural inspection requires SHA to close a single lane between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays starting Monday, Feb. 20 and continuing through April 15. The single lane closure will allow SHA to use a “snooper” truck. A “snooper” truck will use a travel lane, has an elevated bucket and an arm extension that reaches underneath of the bridge.

Crews will also use a small boat to perform channel depth measurements at the bridge. Although inspection personnel and equipment will be in proximity to the navigable channel, SHA does not anticipate any disruption to navigation by boaters. If the inspection work does interfere with navigation through the channel, SHA crews will relocate temporarily upon request.

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Council to discuss in summer how impact funds will be spent County, towns and OP may use contribution for public services, improvements

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NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Feb. 17, 2012) Worcester County, Ocean City, Berlin and Ocean Pines divvied up $1.1 million in local impact funds from revenue at the Casino at Ocean Downs during the first six months of fiscal year 2012, which began July 1.

The county, which gets 60 percent of the impact funds, received $664,446.89.

Ocean City, which gets 20 percent of those funds, received $221,482.30. The town of Berlin and the Ocean Pines Association each got 10 percent, or $110,741.15.

By law, the casino must divide 5.5 percent of each month’s slot revenues among local governments to cover the financial impact of gambling could have in the area.

Worcester, the towns and Ocean Pines would have gotten $1.35 million, but the law requires that Baltimore get 18 percent so that cut into the local impact funds.

Baltimore also gets 18 percent of impact funds in Cecil County so it received $794,868.68.

During their meeting Monday in Snow Hill, members of the Local Development Council, which is mandated by the Mary-

land General Assembly to review spending plans of local governments for their share of the revenues from the casino, decided it was premature to ask how the money has been spent. County attorney Sonny Bloxom suggested they wait until summer.

“Most plans were pretty long-term,” Bloxom said.

Funds are to be used for infrastructure improvements, facilities, public safety, sanitation, economic and community development, including housing, and other public services and improvements.

The casino’s biggest month of fiscal year 2012 so far was July, when its revenue was $15.5 million. August and September saw revenues of more than $13 million and the month of October had revenues of $12.9 million. November’s revenues fell to $12.2 million, but December’s revenues increased to $12.4 million.

Casino at Ocean Downs General Manager Joe Cavilla, who replaces engineer John Salm on the council, said he was satisfied with December’s figures.

Cavilla also said he was looking forward to participating and getting to know community and business leaders.

The Local Development Council will meet in April after the conclusion of the session of the Maryland General Assembly to discuss any new bills that were passed that would affect the casino, its operation and its revenues.

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Wolf earns OC volunteer award LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Feb. 17, 2012) Sportsmanship and volunteerism were recognized Wednesday evening during a ceremony at Northside Park on 125th Street in Ocean City.

During games of the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s winter boys’ and girls’ basketball and indoor soccer leagues, the imBrett Wolf portance of sportsmanship was emphasized.

The department’s “Sportsmanship Counts!” campaign, now in its third year, focuses on five specific characteristics: respect, fairness, integrity, responsibility and perseverance.

“Tonight, we want to honor those who demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship throughout the season,” said Recreation Supervisor Al “Hondo” Handy.

Athletes chosen by their coaches and coordinators who exemplified good sportsmanship while participating in the basketball and indoor soccer leagues received certificates on Wednesday.

Trey Harman, a senior at Stephen Decatur High School, and coach Brian Shockley were presented with the 2011 Mid-Atlantic Recreation and Parks Sports Alliance (MARPSA) Good Sport Awards.

The Mid-Atlantic Recreation and Parks Sports Alliance, in keeping with its mission to promote good sportsmanship,

presents the Good Sport Award to individuals who exemplify and perpetuate good sportsmanship in recreational level athletics.

The 2011 Ocean City Recreation Boosters Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Brett Wolf.

“I’m really excited. It’s a great honor and I really appreciate it,” Wolf said.

He has been an active participant of the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department since volleyball was played in City Hall in the mid-1980s. Wolf currently coaches in the boys’ basketball league and co-ed indoor soccer league, which is a three-day commitment from November through February.

In addition, Wolf has also coached in the outdoor soccer league, Smart Start Clinic, Tee Ball program, pitching machine league and flag football clinic.

Wolf, who lives in Ocean City with his wife, Deborah, and sons Hunter and Grayson, is the secretary/treasurer of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and chairman of the legislative and golf committees. He is also the chairman of the Ocean City Noise Control Board and past member of the Lions Club. Wolf has received several awards throughout the years for his accomplishments in real estate.

Wolf was presented with the Volunteer of the Year Award plaque and Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan gave him a key to the city. Meehan also read a proclamation stating that February is Sportsmanship month in Ocean City.

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Former antique shop in Berlin to become one-bedroom units NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Feb. 17, 2012) By summer, six apartments and three retail spaces are expected to be filled on Berlin’s Main Street.

“It’ll be a great use of the space,” John Barrett told the Berlin Town Council during Monday’s meeting.

Barrett, representing the building’s owner, Renaissance Plaza, said the upstairs of the former Town Center Antiques II site at 113 N. Main St., would be renovated into six one-bedroom apartments.

Each apartment would be from 560 square feet to 575 square feet and all would share a courtyard behind the building.

Mayor Gee Williams particularly liked that aspect of the plan and said the parking lot might be improved.

“This kind of investment encourages us to invest in public areas,” Williams said.

The downstairs is being renovated and could house three businesses, Barrett said.

Town Center Antiques II vacated the space in December and is now open at its new two-story location on Pitts Street.

The downstairs has one EDU, one unit of wastewater treatment capacity, and Barrett needed treatment capacity for the new apartments upstairs. One unit of wastewater treatment capacity in Berlin is figured to be 250 gallons per day, the amount used by a typical residence. Because of the small size of the apartments, the capacity needed per unit is estimated to be 125 gallons per day.

The Town Council approved the sale of three units of capacity for the apartments and they will be purchased on a payment plan extended for up to five years. The first payment is due when the certificate of occupancy is given. The cost of each unit of capacity is $16,686.

Water Resources Director Jane Kreiter said the three downstairs businesses and the six upstairs apartments would share one meter and each of the users of the nine spaces would pay a minimum bill.

In other business news, Community and Economic Development Director Michael Day said TaDa Home has moved out of its Main Street building, but another business was ready to move it. He also said two additional artist studios have been leased at the Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center. Two were already leased, so just two remain available.

SHORE UP!offers free tax assistance (Feb. 17, 2012) SHORE UP! Inc. has added a Worcester County site for free tax preparation and e-filing for qualifying individuals and families whose total household income last year was $50,000 or less.

Afternoon and evening appointments are available in Worcester on Fridays through March 9. Call 410-749-1142 to make an appointment for tax preparation at any of SHORE UP!’s sites in Worcester, Somerset or Wicomico counties.

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Legal Notices McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 2502 WORCESTER HWY. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Jeffrey H. Young, dated June 11, 2010 and recorded in Liber 5499, folio 230 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

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 #201108839) Deborah K. Curran, Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Erin M. Brady, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-2/9/3t ___________________________________ Hofmeister, Breza & Leavers Executive Plaza III 11350 McCormick Rd., Suite 1300 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 410-832-8822

FEBRUARY 27, 2012 AT 1:40 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 $20,000 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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE 2-STORY TOWNHOUSE 232 MORGAN’S CT. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Purchase/Construction Deed of Trust from Daphne D. McKenzie, dated May 23, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4959, folio 338 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on MARCH 5, 2012 AT 12:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS thereon situated in Worcester County, Maryland, known as Tax ID #01-043099 and more fully described in the aforesaid Purchase/Construction Deed of Trust.

The property is believed to be improved by a +/- 1,472 sq. ft., 2-story townhouse containing 5 rooms (3 bedrooms), 2 baths, FWA electric heat and central air conditioning.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to all covenants, conditions, liens, restrictions, easements, agreements and rights-of-way as may affect same, if any and with no warranty of any kind.

TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $10,000 will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or certified check, or other form acceptable to the Substitute Trustees in their sole discretion. The deposit must be increased to 10% of the purchase price within 2 business days. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) days of ratification, the deposit(s) 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. Inter-

est to be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from date of sale to date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees in the event the property is purchased by someone other than the holder of the indebtedness. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason, there shall be no abatement of interest. All taxes, ground rent, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges, assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, owed against the property shall be adjusted to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses for the property 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 good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit.

Upon refund of the deposit to purchaser, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claims against the Substitute Trustees. The conveyance of the property by the Substitute Trustees to the purchaser at settlement shall be by Trustees’ Deed without covenants or special warranties.

The Substitute Trustees reserve the right to: (1) accept or reject any and all bids and to sell the property in any manner which the Substitute Trustees determines, in their sole discretion, may provide the highest yield to the secured party, (2) modify or waive the requirement for bidders’ deposits and terms of sale and/or settlement, and (3) to withdraw all or any part of the property from the sale prior to acceptance of the final bid.

The property will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and without any recourse, representations or warranties, either express or implied, as to its nature, condition or description. No representations are made as to the property.

Neither the Substitute Trustees, nor any other party, make any warranty or representation of any kind or nature regarding the physical condition of, the description of, or title to the property. The property will be sold subject to any violation notices and subject to all conditions, restrictions, easements, covenants, encumbrances, and agreements of record and all terms, conditions, notes, and matters as set forth and described in the Deed of Trust. 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.

NOTE: The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for informational purposes only. Neither the auctioneer, the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, the Substitute Trustees nor their agents or attorneys make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of information.

PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE URGED TO PERFORM THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE WITH RE-

SPECT TO THE PROPERTY PRIOR TO THE FORECLOSURE AUCTION. For additional information, please contact the Substitute Trustees.

C. Larry Hofmeister, Jr., Craig B. Leavers, Stephanie H. Hurley, James J. Loftus, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-2/16/3t ___________________________________ 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 13 71ST ST., UNIT #B OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Jacqueline Marie Cipriano dated November 28, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4833, Folio 438 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $585,000.00 and an original interest rate of 4.11% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on FEBRUARY 29, 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 $65,000 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 Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement 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

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Legal Notices 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 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion 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 Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.

Howard N. Bierman, Jacob Geesing, Carrie M. Ward, David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees OCD-2/9/3t ___________________________________ Friedman & MacFadyen, Solicitors 210 E. Redwood Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202 (410) 685-1763

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES' SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 4 46TH STREET UNIT 410 PARKING SPACE 160 & 165 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Joseph Balcar III and Catherine Balcar, dated June 30, 2003 and recorded in Liber No. 3890, Folio 257 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County at the Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill MD 21863, on February 16, 2012 AT 03:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, 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 and agreements of record affecting the same, if any and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $25,000.00 by cash, or certified check.

Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement within ten days of the ratification, the deposit shall be forfeited to the Sub. Trustees and all of the expenses of this sale (including attorney fees and full commission on the gross sale price of the sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. Purchaser(s) acknowledge the obligation to settle within ten days of ratification of the foreclosure sale. In the event that settlement does not occur within ten days, the purchaser(s) shall be in default.

Upon such default, Sub. Trustees shall file a Motion and Order to resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser(s). Purchasers(s) hereby consent to entry of such resale order without further notice. The defaulting purchaser(s) shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason, including, but not limited to, exceptions to the sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, court administration of the foreclosure or unknown title defects, there shall be no abatement of interest. Taxes, ground rent, water and all public charges including electrical, sanitation and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, are to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser.

The purchaser is responsible for any amount in excess of $250.00 of outstanding water bills, if any incurred prior to date of sale. 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 Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser's sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit. (Matter #548765) Kenneth J. MacFadyen, Miriam S. Fuchs, Jeffrey Huston and Daniel Menchel Sub Trustees OCD-1/26/4t ___________________________________

PUBLIC HEARING set for proposed fare increase of West Ocean City Park & Ride shuttle Ocean City, MD – The Ocean City Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing at its Monday, March 5 meeting to seek public comment on a proposal to raise the fare for the shuttle that operates between the West Ocean City Park & Ride and the South Transit Station in downtown Ocean City.

The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue.

A fare increase from the current $1 ride-all-day to a $3 ride-all-day or $1

per boarding, which is the current fare structure of the Coastal Highway bus service, is being considered due to decreases in bus fare revenue and higher operating costs of the municipal bus service. The West Ocean City Park & Ride shuttle service operates from May through September.

The location of the public hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Any individual who requires special assistance to participate in the public hearing should contact Dianna Davis at 410-723-2174, at TTD 410-723-3636 10 days prior to the hearing in order for Ocean City Transportation to make necessary arrangements. A sign language interpreter will be present and available at the hearing.

OCD-2/2/5t ___________________________________ RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON PA 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 14428 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF OLIVER LEWIS MOSNER JR Notice is given that Jessica Baker, 3585 Springwood Road, Redlion, PA 17356; and Rachel Mosner, 10 Pinewood Drive, Somersworth, NH 03878, were on January 25, 2012 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Oliver Lewis Mosner Jr who died on October 10, 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 25th 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.

Jessica Baker Rachel Mosner Personal Representatives 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: February 02, 2012 OCD-2/2/3t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 14539 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MILDRED HALE Notice is given that Charles S. Warner, 15 North Pintail Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, was on January 17, 2012 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mildred Hale who died on December 27, 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 17th 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.

Charles S. Warner 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: 2-2-2012 OCD-2/2/3t ___________________________________ JEFFREY E. NUSINOV FISHER & WINNER, LLP 2002 CLIPPER PARK ROAD #108 BALTIMORE, MD 21211

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 14523 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BETTY P. VINCENT Notice is given that Marlaine Helfenbein, 707 Anneslie Road, Baltimore, MD 21212, was on January 23, 2012 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Betty P. Vincent

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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 23rd 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.

Marlaine Helfenbein 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: February 02, 2012 OCD-2/2/3t ___________________________________ J. HARRISON PHILLIPS III 115-72ND STREET OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 14555 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF TIMOTHY DANIEL DAY Notice is given that John Eugene Day, 7922 James Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043, was on January 31, 2012 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Timothy Daniel Day who died on December 19, 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 31st 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 dece-

dent 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.

John Eugene Day 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: February 09, 2012 OCD-2/9/3t ___________________________________ CHERI HARMAN DORSEY GORDON FEINBLATT, LLC 233 EAST REDWOOD STREET BALTIMORE, MD 21202

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 14561 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH M. ZIMMER JR. Notice is given that Sheila K. Zimmer, 8623 Saddle Creek Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, was on February 02, 2012 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joseph M. Zimmer Jr. who died on January 2, 2012, 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 2nd day of August, 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.

Shelia K. Zimmer 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: February 09, 2012 OCD-2/9/3t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 12-1 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 12-1 (Public Safety - Height of Habitable Structures) was introduced by Commissioners Boggs, Bunting, Church, Gulyas, Lockfaw and Purnell on January 17, 2012.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § PS 1-201. (Repeals this section of the Public Safety Article in its entirety; this section previously established a maximum height of forty-five feet for any structure intended for human occupancy which is no longer necessary due to developments in both the County Building and Fire Codes and current capabilities of local fire companies.) §§ PS 1-202 through PS 1-205.

(Renumbers Sections PS 1-202 through PS 1-205 as Sections PS 1-201 through PS 1-204 respectively.)

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 12-1 at the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx .

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-2/2/2t ___________________________________

ORDINANCE NO. 2012-01 TOWN OF BERLIN INFRASTRUCTURE BONDS, 2012 SERIES [A] AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF BERLIN, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE MILLION, ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,100,000.00) OF BONDS OF TOWN OF BERLIN, MARYLAND, TO BE KNOWN AS “TOWN OF BERLIN, INFRASTRUCTURE BONDS, 2012 SERIES A”, TO BE ISSUED AND SOLD PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF SECTIONS 4-101 THROUGH 4255 OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ARTICLE OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND, AS

AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ALL OR A PORTION OF THE FUNDS NECESSARY FOR (I) FINANCING AND REFINANCING THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: (1) ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 1988, (2) TOWN HALL 1998, (3) POWER PLANT GENERATOR NO. 2 AND 3 1999, (4) SPRAY IRRIGATION 1998, (5)POWER PLANT GENERATOR #1 1998 (II) FUNDING A PORTION OF A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND AND (III) PAYING ISSUANCE AND OTHER COSTS RELATED TO THE BONDS (AS HEREINAFTER DEFINED); PROVIDING THAT THE BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED UPON THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE TOWN OF BERLIN; PROVIDING FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF THE BONDS AND FOR THE LEVY OF ANNUAL TAXES UPON ALL ASSESSABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE TOWN OF BERLIN FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS AS THEY SHALL RESPECTIVELY MATURE; PROVIDING FOR THE FORM, TENOR, DENOMINATION, MATURITY DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF THE BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED PURPOSES, INCLUDING THE METHOD OF FIXING THE INTEREST RATE TO BE BORNE BY THE BONDS. OCD-2/9/2t ___________________________________

NOTICE Disposal of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment to be Auctioned on GovDeals.com “Disposition of County Personal Property no longer used by the County” The following described personal property, including vehicles, furniture and equipment, have been determined to be no longer required for County use by the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland and deemed to be surplus property: SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT Surplus vehicles, listed by make and model (with model year), as follows: Chevrolet Cavalier (1990); Chevrolet Impala (2001); Dodge Caravan (1993, 1994); Dodge Charger (2007); Dodge Van (1995); Ford E450 Bus (2002); Ford F-350 Crew Cab Truck (1992), Dump Truck (1986) and Utility Truck (1982); Ford Bronco (1994); Ford Crown Victoria (2004, 2005, 2008); Ford Ranger (1993); Ford Taurus (2000); and International 4700 Box Truck (1997).

Surplus electronic equipment, including: Computers; Monitors; Laptops; Printers; Fax Machines; Keyboards; Mouse; Floppy Disc Drive Storage Containers; Various Printer Cartridges; Telecommunication Terminal; TV/VCR Combo Units; Typewriter; HP AC Power Adapter; IBM Computer Network Rack; Panasonic 50” TubeStyle Television; and UPS Transformer.

Surplus furniture, including: 2Drawer and 4-Drawer File Cabinets; Metal Desks; Mahogany Desk; Wood Computer Stations; Round Tables; Of-

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Miscellaneous surplus equipment, including: Winco 30KW Generator (1975); Power Washer; Freezer; Used Bricks (11 pallets, +3,000 bricks); and Wooden Glulam Laminated Columns.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE: The County Commissioners propose to solicit competitive bids via an Internetbased auction system operated by GovDeals, Inc. for which the Commissioners will pay GovDeals, Inc. an administrative fee of seven and one-half percent (7.5%) of the winning bid, but not less than five and 00/100 dollars ($5.00), for each transaction. This administrative fee will be charged to the winning bidder so that there is no net cost to the County. All of the above referenced surplus property will be offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS.” The County Commissioners make no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the merchantability or fitness for any purpose of the property offered for sale.

The County Commissioners warrant to the buyer that the property offered for sale will conform to its description.

The County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids as they see fit and to withdraw from sale any of the items listed. Payment in full by successful bidders shall be made to Worcester County Commissioners.

OPPORTUNITY FOR OBJECTIONS: Anyone objecting to the proposed conveyance of the above surplus vehicles and equipment shall do so in writing prior to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2012, or in person at the regularly scheduled meeting of the County Commissioners to be held at 10:00 a.m. on March 6, 2012 in the County Commissioners Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.

WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-2/16/3t ___________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Blacktop Surfacing of Roadways Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for county-wide surfacing of various sections of roadways in Worcester County to be completed by May 15, 2012 and requiring approximately 13,105 Tons of Superpave 9.5 mm Bituminous Concrete for paving of roughly 12.93 miles of roads, for the Worcester County Department of Public Works, Roads Division.

This will also include approximately 1,543 Tons of Superpave 9.5 mm Bituminous Concrete for paving approximately 125,000 square feet of the West Ocean City Harbor parking lot to be completed by April 30, 2012 for the Worcester County Department of Public Works, Maintenance Division. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 218631195, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-6321194 to request a package by mail.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, February 27, 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 “Blacktop Bid - Opening Date February 27, 2012” in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration 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 shall be directed to Frank Adkins, Roads Superintendent, at 410-632-2244, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. OCD-2/16/2t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 14566 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HOWARD W. MORRIS Notice is given that Jerry Howard Morris, 419 Lark Lane, Unit 103, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on February 06, 2012 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Howard W. Morris who died on December 19, 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 August, 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.

Jerry Howard Morris 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: February 16, 2012 OCD-2/16/3t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Berlin, Maryland will hold a public hearing to consider Ordinance 2012-01, authorizing $5,100,000.00 of public debt (the “Bonds”) to be issued under the State of Maryland’s Local Government Infrastructure Financing Program, pursuant to the authority of Section 4-230 of the Housing and Community Development Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended. The purpose of this debt is to redeem certain outstanding indebtedness of the Town of Berlin, which was issued to finance a portion of the costs of the Town of Berlin Infrastructure Bonds, 2012 Series A, to fund reserves and to pay the costs of issuance of the Bonds.

The public hearing will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012 at Berlin Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Written public comments may be submitted to Anthony Carson, Town Administrator, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD 21811.

OCD-2/16/1t ___________________________________ J. HARRISON PHILLIPS III 115-72ND STREET OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 14567 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF PAUL CHRISTOPHER DAY Notice is given that John Eugene Day, 7922 James Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043, was on February 06, 2012 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Paul Christopher Day who died on December 24, 2011, without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 6th day of August, 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.

John Eugene Day 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: February 16, 2012 OCD-2/16/3t ___________________________________ GEOFFREY K. CALDERONE JR LAW OFFICES OF PETER G. ANGELOS, PC 210 W. PENNSYLVANIA AVE., SUITE 300 TOWSON, MD 21204 SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 14573 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF THOMAS EDWIN SEITZ SR Notice is given that Carolyn Ruth Seitz, 11622 Saint Martins Neck Road, Bishopville, MD 21813, was on February 09, 2012 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Thomas Edwin Seitz Sr who died on December 6, 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Carolyn Ruth Seitz Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest

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NOTICE The TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND is soliciting bids for Coastal Highway Median Renovation 74th Street – 85th Street. Please indicate your interest in receiving a copy of the bid specifications by making a request in writing to the following address or by calling 410-250-0125: Thomas J. Shuster, Town of Ocean City, 200 125th Street Ocean City, MD 21842. To be considered, the proposal must be received by Rick Meehan, City Manager, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842 by 11:00 a.m., February 28, 2012 OCD-2/16/1t ___________________________________ WORCESTER COUNTY SHORELINE COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 3-101 and 3-102 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Worcester County Shoreline Commission in the meeting room at the Ocean Pines Branch of the Worcester County Library, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, Maryland on Thursday, March 1, 2012. The Board members will convene at 1:00 p.m. to discuss administrative matters and may perform on-site viewing of all or some of the following cases. Thereafter, the members will reconvene at 2:00 p.m. at the library to hear the scheduled cases.

MAJOR CONSTRUCTION MAJOR 1 McGinty Marine on behalf of Joseph & Mary Logisz – Request No. 2012-15 – Request to remove existing parallel dock and install a 6’x 25’ perpendicular pier with a 6’x 23’ “L” shaped platform with a boatlift and 2 PWC lifts with associated pilings not to exceed 25 feet channelward. This project is located on 11 North Pintail Drive, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 50, Section 14A, Lot 6, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 2 Bayshore Marine on behalf of Richard Gross – Request No. 2012-16 – Request to install a side mount boatlift with associated pilings not to exceed 12 feet channelward. This project is located at 1 Beach Ct., also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 41, Section 4, Lot 203, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 3 John Collins – Request No. 2012-17 – Request to relocate an existing mooring piling and install 3 additional pilings with davit lifts not to exceed 25 feet channelward. Request also includes installation of PWC lift on existing piling. This project is located at

12702 West End Court, also known as Tax Map 27, Parcel 392, Lot 3, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 4 Hidden Oak Farm LLC on behalf of David Doxzon – Request No. 2012-18 – Request to install a 6’x 33’ parallel dock and 2 mooring pilings not to exceed 15 feet channelward. Request also includes abandonment of existing boat ramp, installation of 138’ replacement vinyl bulkhead and placement of 240’ of stone revetment. This project is located at 12120 Conch Shell Lane, also known as Tax Map 26, Parcel 319, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 5 J. Stacey Hart & Assoc., Inc. on behalf of Scott Kemeys – Request No. 2012-19 – Request to install a boatlift with associated pilings not to exceed 15 feet channelward. This project is located at 12311 Meadow Drive, also known as Tax Map 33, Parcel 346, Lot 17, Snug Harbor Subdivision, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 6 J. Stacey Hart & Assoc., Inc. on behalf of Horton Lain & Brian Smith – Request No. 2012-20 – Request to remove existing floating platform and install a 4’x 20’ shared perpendicular pier with 2 boatlifts and associated pilings not to exceed 20 feet channelward.

This project is located at 32 & 34 Seabreeze Rd., also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 38, Section 1, Lots 307 & 308, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 7 Permit Ink LLC on behalf of Joseph Schweiger – Request No. 2012-21 – Request to install a 4’x 35’ parallel dock and install a boatlift and 2 PWC lifts with associated pilings not to exceed 22 feet channelward. Request also includes installation of 50’ of replacement bulkheading. This project is located at 12307 Snug Harbor Rd., also known as Tax Map 33, Parcel 346, Lot 55, Snug Harbor Subdivision, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 8 Permit Ink LLC on behalf of Herb Roe – Request No. 2012-22 – Request to install a 6’x 30’ perpendicular pier with 2 mooring pilings and a boatlift with associated pilings not to exceed 30 feet channelward. Request also includes installation of 2 PWC lifts along bulkhead. This project is located at 179 Teal Circle, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 41, Section 4, Lot 277, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 9 Hi Tide Marine on behalf of Martha’s Landing LLC – Request No. 2012-23 – Request to conduct maintenance dredge activity to remove approximately 8,200 cubic yards of material by hydraulic method and dispose of spoil at an approved disposal site on property or other approved site.

This project is located at Sunset Ave., also known as Tax Map 27, Parcel 487, Sunset Marina, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 10 Hi Tide Marine on behalf of Homers Hideaway Marina LLC – Request No. 2012-24 – Request to conduct maintenance dredge activity to remove approximately 4,914 cubic yards of

material by hydraulic method and dispose of spoil at Skimmer Island or other approved site. This project is located at Inlet Isle Lane., also known as Tax Map 27, Parcel 227, Ocean City Fishing Center, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 11 Hi-Tide Marine Construction on behalf of Moore Boat LLC. – Rehearing of Request No. 2010-08 – Request to dredge a 30’x 1300’ channel leading to an existing basin to an average depth of -4.5’ at MLW. Approximately 3,500 cu. yds. of dredge spoil to be disposed of onsite. This project is located at 12303 North Piney Point Rd., also known as Tax Map 10, Parcel 304, Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

OCD-2/16/2t ___________________________________ Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, LLP 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 (410) 289-3553 Fax: (410) 289-4157 IN THE MATTER OF JOHN DIRICKSON QUILLIN, III FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO JEHU DIRICKSON QUILLIN, III Petitioner IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO.: 23-C-12-0155

NOTICE A Petition of John Dirickson Quillin, III to change his name to Jehu Dirickson Quillin, III, has been filed in the Circuit Court for Worcester County.

Any person who desires to object to the requested name change must file an objection with supporting affidavit under Maryland Rule 15-901(f) on or before March 5, 2012.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Md. OCD-2/16/1t ___________________________________

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City that the following ordinances were introduced for first reading at the Council meeting of February 6, 2012 . A complete text of all ordinances are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. A fair summary is as follows: ORDINANCE 2012-06 PARKING METER RATES, Pursuant to Section C-414(45) of the Town Charter, all parking spaces with cale machine parking rates are as follows: A. $1.50/hr , Fri. through Sun. , from April 1st through May 24th, AND, on Thurs. before Springfest and Car ‘Cruizing’ Weekends with all other days in said time period without charge.

B. $1.50/hr from May 25th through September 3rd of each year. C. $1.50/hr on Fri, Sat & Sun from September 4th through October 14th, EXCEPT that

said charge shall also be in effect on the Thurs. before each weekend of Sunfest and Car Cruizing with all other days in said time period without charge. D. During the dates parking rates are in effect, the times the changes are effective are as follows: Municipal Lots – 24 hrs/day; Street parking 7:00 a.m. until Midnight.

ORDINANCE 2012-07 PROPERTY PURCHASE, the purchase of real property known as 105 Dorchester Street, Ocean City Maryland being lot 83, old Town Plot, tax parcels 2544 and 2545 at and for the purchase price of $410,000.00. FURTHER that the ordained contract dated January 20, 2012 by and between the Mayor and City Council and 105 Dorchester, LLC is hereby ratified and confirmed.

ORDINANCE 2012-08 NOISE – 30FT RULE, amending Ch. 30, entitled Environment, of the Town Code be amended by repealing and reenacting with amendment § 30-272(b)2, as follows: …Prohibited noises enumerated. …Use of, operation of, or permitting to be played, used or operated any radio receiving set, musical instrument, phonograph, sound amplification system or other machine or device for the producing or reproducing of sound on or directed toward a public beach, the boardwalk, streets or other public ways at any time in such a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of 30 feet from the source of such sound which is deemed to be unreasonably loud so as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of other persons or at a louder volume than is necessary for the convenient hearing of the individual carrying the instrument, machine or device or those individuals immediately adjacent thereto and who are voluntary listeners thereto .

ORDINANCE 2012-09 BUSINESS LICENSE CATEGORIES, amending Chapter 14, entitled Businesses, of the Town Code by repealing and reenacting with amendment §14-34(b). Payment of license fees, term of license, fee schedule: license fees paid annually as above provided to the Mayor and City Council for conducting businesses and engaging in occupations and activities herein named, at the place designated in the license certificate issued thereof, which is occasionally established by resolution provided however, that any such license not timely obtained shall be subject to a late charge of 10% after 15 days and 2% each month every 30 days thereafter. Sec. 14-34. Payment of license fees, term of license, fee schedule. . . . (b) The license fees to be paid annually as above provided to the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City for conducting the businesses and engaging in occupations and activities herein named, at the place designated in the license certificate issued therefore, shall be as from time to time passed by Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City provided, however, that any such license not timely obtained shall be subject to a late charge of ten percent after 15 days and two percent each month every 30 days thereafter: (1) Arcade: a. A business establishment offering for public use five or more of any form of game, machine, instrument or apparatus operated by coin, slug or similar medium, but not including automatic machines for vending food, soft drinks or tobacco (per machine). b. In addition, subject to the conditions of subsection (b)(80): 1.

Each cigarette machine; 2. Cracker

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cycle and/or EPAMD rental or repair center, which license shall include the right to sell bicycles, EPAMDs and supplies (including the right to sell non-food items at retail) in connection therewith: a. Inventory of one to 25 bicycles and/or EPAMDs; b. Each additional bicycle and/or EPAMDs over 25.

(13) Bowling alley (each alley) (14) Bus terminal: Convention center shuttle bus service (15) Cable television; (16) Candy manufacturing: a. Where any portion of the manufactured candy is sold or intended to be sold at retail off the premises where manufactured. b. Where all of the candy is sold at retail on the premises where manufactured. (17) Carwash: a. Self-serve carwash (per bay) b. Mechanical carwash (per bay) (18) Charter boat, head boat or sightseeing boat (19) Check cashing services (20) Child care: a.

Family day care b. Day care center (21) Repealed (22) Concessions or seasonal amusements not in arcades and under permanent roof (per game or amusement). (23) Day spa facility a.

Provided that the facility is managed or supervised by an aesthetician, licensed by the State of Maryland; and b. Provided that any deep massage is only to be performed by a massage practitioner, licensed by the State of Maryland (24) Detective and security agencies (25) Docks or wharves for public use: a. Docks, wharves or boat basins for public use with slips of a size large enough to accommodate a boat in excess of 24 feet, each such slip. b.

Boat basins renting slips for boats up to 24 feet, each such slip c. Marine railway d. Permanent boat basins, marinas, docks or wharves renting

OCEAN CITY TODAY Legal Advertising Call TERRY TESTANI 410-723-6397, Fax: 410-723-3871 or E-mail: legals@oceancitytoday.net DEADLINE: NOON MONDAY

sailboats, motorboats, rowboats, paddleboats, peddleboats or jet skis or any other vessel Plus additional, per vehicle e. Temporary facilities constructed for the rental of sailboats, motorboats, rowboats, paddleboats, peddleboats or jet skis or any other vessel Plus additional, per vehicle f. Any other maritime business done on or from the premises (26) Dry cleaning, laundry or pressing establishments (27) Electrical inspections (28) Employment agency with office in Ocean City (29) Exterminators (30) Flea markets. Each stall or stand operator, or any operator connected with any flea market or similar business, shall purchase a license prior to erecting said stall. Daily or annual licenses are available. All promoters of flea markets shall provide access to their records to municipal License Inspectors upon request. a. Daily b. Annually (31) Furniture leasing (32) Repealed (33) Gasoline and oil service stations: a. Gasoline and oil b. Gasoline and oil service stations connected with a store or garage: 1. No alcoholic beverage license 2. With alcoholic beverage license Plus five percent of alcoholic beverage license. (34) General contractors with the following number of employees: a. One to five b. Six to ten c. Eleven to 20 d. Twenty-one to 40 e. Forty-one and over (35) Golf courses (obstacle, midget or miniature) (36) Hawkers and peddlers, if permitted. Note: No licenses will be issued for hawking and peddling on any Ocean City street or public way, boardwalk, beach or any parking lot. (37) Ice storage boxes and/or dispensers located on exteriors of buildings (per unit) (38) Insurance agency with office in Ocean City (each agent) (39) Jukebox (40) Laundromats (per machine) (41) Locksmiths (42) Management consultants (43) Merry-go-round, carousel or other ride (each ride) (44) Repealed (45) Noise control ordinance (46) Office — Business or In-Home (47) Parking lots, commercial, not within an enclosed building (per parking space) (48) Pawnbroker or petty loan establishment (49) Photograph gallery or studio, or any commercial photography (50) Places of entertainment, including but not limited to dancehalls, barrooms, cabarets, taverns and the like: a. No alcoholic beverage license b.

With alcoholic beverage license Plus five percent of alcoholic beverage license fee. (51) Pool or billiard tables, commercial, except those owned by civic, charitable or fraternal organizations (each table) (52) Portrait studio (53) Premises for habitation: a. Condominium units, cooperatives, and townhouses, whether rented individually or by a rental pool agreement, per unit. b.1. apartments, cottages Each additional sleeping room or bedroom over one b.2. Hotels, motels, inns, motor courts, cabins or other similar establishments offering accommodations on the premises for public rental Each additional sleeping room or bedroom over one c. Rooming houses, boarding houses, dormitories or private houses offering rooms for public rental (per room) (54) Private clubs (55) Promotional advertising (56) Public utilities with a retail outlet (57) Radio broadcasting station (58) Real estate offices: a. Real estate offices engaged in the sale or real estate (59) Restaurant or hotel dining room: a.

Seating capacity of one to 25: 1. No alcoholic beverage license 2. With alcoholic beverage license b. Seating capacity of 26 to 50: 1. No alcoholic

beverage license 2. With alcoholic beverage license c. Seating capacity of 51 to 100: 1. No alcoholic beverage license 2. With alcoholic beverage license d. Seating capacity of over 100: 1. No alcoholic beverage license Per seat over 100 e. With alcoholic beverage license 1. Per seat over 100 (60) Shops, stores or stands: a. Selling groceries and/or general merchandise without an alcoholic beverage license where the store contains under 5,000 square feet. With an alcoholic beverage license b. Selling groceries and/or general merchandise without an alcoholic beverage license where the store contains 5,000 to 20,000 or more square feet 1. With an alcoholic beverage license c. Selling groceries and/or general merchandise without an alcoholic beverage license where the store contains 20,000 or more square feet 1. With an alcoholic beverage license (61) Sign painters, selfemployed (62) Sign painting and erecting companies (63) Skating rink: a. Ice b. Roller (64) Taxidermists (65) Repealed (66) Television rentals; crib and cot rentals; stroller and wheelchair rentals (67) Tennis clubs (68) Theaters showing film or having live entertainment, provided that no license fee shall be charged for a license issued to any charitable organization, public service institution, association, club or body not organized or conducted for public gain, and with vending machines up to ten in number: a.

Live b. Film (69) Trailer or recreational vehicle park operators Plus additional, per space (70) Vending machines, subject to the following conditions: All vending machines must be binding and touching on a building or within a building. a. Each cigarette machine b. Each drink or food machine c. Each cracker or candy machine (71) Vendor - For use during special events (e.g. Bike Week) (72) Any other business not herein classified or enumerated and not prohibited herein or by other provisions of this Code and approved by the Mayor and City Council.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, pursuant to §C 414 (45) of the Town Code and Ordinance 1995-2, the Mayor and Council for the Town of Ocean City may install parking meters on streets and public places and may prescribe the rates and provisions for the use thereof. Parking meters (or pay stations) may be added, deleted or placed at different times at the request of affected property owners. The Mayor and Council will review requests from affected property owners regarding parking pay stations on City streets.

Such requests will be received by the City Manager’s Office, Town of Ocean City, P.0. 158, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 until March 31, 2012. Requests will be referred to the Mayor and Council for approval at their regular session of Monday, April 2, 2012, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

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COLDWELL BANKER - 12003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842

MOTIVATED SELLER! Bring all offers, Seller wants SOLD! Large corner lot rancher, new carpet, washer, dishwasher installed last week. 3 bedroom/2 bath rancher with central air, deck & screened porch. Great starter home or investment.

MLS #475765

OP SINGLE FAMILY

78 SEAFARER LANE OCEAN PINES $144,900

WAREHOUSE W/ 6.29 ACRES!

This is beautiful vacation home and has a large open floor plan. The town home overlooks the canal and has a dock. This is 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath and is very spacious. Upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances for family entertaining. Great location off 94th street, close to restaurants and shopping. A short walk to the beach. Now’s the time to buy your dream home at the beach!

MLS #469596

OFF 94TH ST.

600 SALT SPRAY, UNIT #3 $199,500

SUNSET ISLAND BEAUTY SOLD FURNISHED

37 FOUNTAIN DRIVE WEST UNIT 2E $359,000

OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING! Spectacular luxury condo in beautiful amenity rich Sunset Island. Wake up in pure luxury in your oversized master BR then enjoy breakfast in your large gourmet kitchen. Your children/guests will love the other two BR’s & the large living area that opens to the balcony. Amenities include an indoor & outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center and its own, private beach overlooking the bay.

This unit is beautifully furnished & priced to sell quickly! Walking distance to restaurants & shops. Don’t miss your opportunity! Take a look! MLS#466901

BOATERS DREAM HOME-NO CONDO FEES! NO CONDO FEES! DIRECT BAY FRONT! MILLION DOLLAR BAY VIEWS! Spectacular 4 level townhouse w/ 4 BR/4 BA, plus a loft. Large open living area that leads to a screened in porch that overlooks a large deck.

Enjoy outdoor dining on your Direct Bay Front deck.

Large & open kitchen w/granite countertops. House was redone 2007/2010. Private dock, pier, boat & jet ski lift, multiple decks, 2 parking spaces & an electric awning. This is a boaters paradise!!! MLS #473488 Directions: Coastal Hwy. to Bay Shore. Approx. 26th St., Bayside.

GORGEOUS WATER VIEWS!

DIRECT ACCESS TO BAY! House located in beautiful Heron Harbour with all the amenities. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths. Boat slip with direct access to bay.

Beautiful home with 4 bedrooms and a large bonus room. MLS #472099

1512 TEAL DRIVE, MALLARD ISLAND, (15TH ST.) $599,000

DIRECT OCEAN FRONT 3BR/3BA

BELMONT TOWERS UNIT #401 $999,900

RENTAL INCOME for 2010 was $52,000!! Spectacular South East corner unit directly overlooking the ocean and Ocean City’s famous Boardwalk. Direct ocean front unit with extra windows and a gazebo deck. The views are endless! Large living & dining area with wet bar. This beauty is 3BR/3BA with gourmet kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances & granite countertops. Designer furnished by Bethany Resort Furnishings and many upgrades.

Wake up to the sounds of the ocean and take a walk or bike ride on the boardwalk. Great vacation home or investment property. Come take and look and fall in love with the sights and sounds of Ocean City. MLS #470005

Bank owned, make an offer!! This is a deal!!! Prime large waterfront lot, in desirable mallard island.

Build your dream house on one of the few remaining large waterfront lots this lot is .25 acres. Bank financing available to qualified buyers for land and construction of new home. Don’t miss this opportunity! Come take a look today.

Walk to the beach and boardwalk prime location in ocean city. MLS #470094

3 MUTI-FAMILY HOMES NEW LISTING!

Opportunity is here for a great investment. 3 Single Multi-family homes - Rental Potential $59K. Weekly and year round rentals.

Sold ''As-Is''. Includes Tax parcel 86841 and tax parcel 86868. MLS #473967

112-114 75TH ST OCEAN CITY $799,000

3BR/3BA DIRECT OCEANFRONT INDOOR HEATED POOL

Affordable 2BR/1BA, great location, walking distance to beach & boardwalk. Sold turnkey fully furnished. New paint, new carpet, newer appliances & many more upgrades! Beautiful pool, only 8 units. Come take a look today! It's your chance to own an affordable place at the beach.

MLS #474969

BEAUTIFUL POOL

BAYFRONT W/DEEDED BOAT SLIP & PIER Large 3BR/2 .5 bath end unit townhome in popular Caneel Cay on 94th street. This two story townhome has a 1st floor bedroom & 1/2 bath. The large kitchen flows into the open dining room for family entertaining. The living area has skylights, & a fireplace for year round enjoyment.

The 2nd floor has 2 additional bedrooms & 2 baths. Nice private deck for outside dining leads to your deeded boat slip with pier. New trek decking and vinyl bulkhead. One block to the bay and walking distance to the beach & restaurants.

MLS #468602

DEEDED BOAT SLIP

709 94TH STREET UNIT 1, CANEEL CAY $305,000

BANK OWNED, MAKE AN OFFER!

ADAGIO UNIT 302 59TH STREET $859,000

302 S HERON GULL CT OCEAN CITY $799,900

WATER VIEWS from this Lighthouse Sound lot. Located on nice Cul De Sac with beautiful homes. This is minutes from Ocean City. Don't pass this one up build your dream home now. MLS #462874

HEATHLAND BISHOPVILLE $230,000

MAKE A OFFER! BANK OWNED! MUST SELL!

FULLY FURNISHED

504 LARK LANE #7 OCEAN CITY $155,900

BUILD YOUR PERFECT HOME

609 BAY SHORE #31 OCEAN CITY OPEN HOUSE SUN. 2/19 11am-2pm WATERFRONT $639,000

TONS OF AMENITIES

MUST SELL NOW -BRING ALL OFFERS! Large old nursery/warehouse. Zoned agriculture 6.29 acres with 42,264 structure. Sold ''AS IS''.

Short Sale. Bank will give answer in 24 hours. Needs to be SOLD NOWBring all offers!! MLS #475786

10848 KEMPS NURSERY RD. PRINCESS ANNE $150,000

TOWNHOUSE OVERLOOKING CANAL

NEW PRICE

MUST SELL NOW!!!

HEAR THE WAVES BREAK!! Direct Ocean Front, shows like a model. 3BR/3BA, Decorator furnished with 2 Master suites. Upgrades throughout-custom mural, granite counter-tops, surround sound, gas fireplace, wainscoting and GE profile appliances. Enjoy the indoor pool, fitness center, and social room for year round enjoyment! Fantastic midtown location at 59th Street. Walk to restaurants and shops. MLS#466078

PRIME COMMERCIAL -ACT NOW!

RESIDENTIAL OCEAN BLOCK LOT LARGE OCEAN BLOCK LOT, Steps to the ocean, ocean block! R3 zoning residential or build your family beach house. Buy now and hold, until you are ready to build.

There is only so much land ocean side once it’s gone it’s gone....

Buyer to confirm all development plans with city agencies.

MLS#464656

ZONED R3 - RESIDENTIAL

LOT 5 - 93RD STREET OCEAN CITY $599,000

RARE FIND OCEAN BLOCK LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!!!

Single family Ocean City Beach home 2nd house from the ocean on 92nd street! You can see the ocean from the large expansive decks. 4 BR/3 BA. Large back fenced in back yard. This home would make a great 2nd home or rental investment!!! Wood burning fireplace central air & heat. The possibilities are endless... For investors this is a prime development property that is Zoned RE. Owner will consider a property trade. MLS #464672

SINGLE FAMILY HOME

8 92ND STREET OCEAN CITY $799,000

HUGE WATERFRONT, OC HOME! OPEN HOUSE SAT. 2/18 11am-2pm

314 NORTH HERON GULL CT. OCEAN CITY $995,000

Gorgeous 4000+ sq ft home built in 2004 in Heron Harbor. This home has 5 spacious BR’s w/ 2 master suits.

The first floor master bedroom & bath are fit for royalty. The large open kitchen has granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Bamboo floors, carpet & custom window treatments & central vac. Screened in porch, new vinyl bulkhead, a boat lift and jet ski lifts. MLS #472860 Directions: 120th St. Bayside. Turn at CVS, got to end of Rd. Left at Clubhouse, Right at stop sign to N. Heron Gull, home on Right, #314.

EXQUISITE WATER FRONT HOME

115 FOOTAGE ON COASTAL HIGHWAY

PRICE REDUCED $500,000!

SPECTACULAR VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM!

12303 COASTAL HIGHWAY LOT, OCEAN CITY $1,499,000

Rare opportunity to own one of the last PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES available on highly visible Coastal Highway.

Great frontage, 115 ft on the highway. The possibilities for this Commercial site are endless. Approvals include a Restaurant, 82 room Hotel or 40 unit Condo Building.

Prime location next to McDonalds at 123rd street. Large cleared lot with 43,250 sq ft. ready for construction. High traffic area with close proximity to North Side Park.

Seller has priced this property to SELL NOW at $1,499,000. Act now before it’s SOLD!!! MLS#462335

319 SOUTH HERON GULL CT. OCEAN CITY $3,699,999

One of a kind water front Tuscan/Mediterranean Villa in Ocean City, professionally designed & decorated. Immerse yourself in the luxurious waterfront lifestyle featuring exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, expertly finished with travertine floors, expansive terraces, private deep water 70 ft. dock with boats & jet ski lifts, tropically landscaped grounds with exotic palms, flowering plants & custom illumination creating a warm and inviting environment. MLS #474040

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These are def initely your Best Buy.”

LONG & FOSTER® REAL ESTATE, INC. 11701 Coastal Hwy Ocean City Square Shopping Center Ocean City 410-524-1700 800-992-7777

Ocean City OPEN HOUSE: SAT., 12-2

PRICED TO SELL!

SHELLIE LEVETON Cell: 443-373-1972 Office: 410-524-1700, x1117

NOT YOUR TYPICAL CONDO

One of two duplexes. It is like your own house with front yard, back yard and deck. Remodeled kitchen and bath. New flat screen in living room. Nicely furnished and clean as a whistle. Newer carpet, flooring & A/C. Roof is 2 yrs. old. Repeat renters – Rental income $7000. Call Shellie to view this property.

BLUE MARLIN

Top Floor 2BR/2BA w/Cathedral Ceiling. Newer Refrig.& Carpet & Furniture. New Tile. Freshly Painted, 2 Ceiling Fans. Fireplace. Watch Fireworks from Balcony - Great View of Bay. Docks Available to Rent. Roof Recently Replaced. Never Rented. Use of 2 Pools. Make An Offer! Call Shellie to view this property.

Large 2BR/2BA on first floor w/balcony. Hookup for W/D in hall bath can be installed with approval from Board of Directors - current laundry facilities are 12 ft across hall from unit. Enjoy the large pool on property with tennis courts next door. Seller offering cash incentives to be used towards closing costs with acceptable contract.

MYRNA WRIGHT Cell: 410-641-4438 Office: 410-524-1700

$159,000 REDUCED!

TIM MEADOWCROFT Cell: 443-235-7266 Office: 410-520-2704

OCEAN CITY - $149,500

OCEAN CITY - $249,900

Best location in complex!!! 2BR/1BA bright & sunny unit, freshly painted & staged. Open floor plan, end unit, great rental opportunity - over $7000 this past year without all weeks booked.

Installing new windows & siding - assessment paid. (465943)

202 WINDJAMMER RD $139,900

East End Top Floor Ocean View 2BR/2BA. Well Maintained Masonry Bldg in Mid-Town Location. Great starter or retirement home with large yard.

Nicely Furnished, Newer Ceramic Tile in Living Short sale.

Areas, Updated Baths, Bright, Clean & Beachy, Great Rental. Must Honor all 2012 Booked Rentals.

Short Sale. (476086)

DENNIS ESCHER Cell: 410-600-5363 Office: 800-992-7777, x 1134 www.OCDennis.com

TOTALLY RENOVATED

Beautiful 1st flr 2BR/2BA, recently renovated building. New HVAC, windows, Hdwd floors, cabinets, appliances, bathrooms, etc. Quiet street on beach with pool. Direct access to street & beach. Building assessment fully paid. All furniture conveys except personal items. Rented only to family and friends.

$299,900

501 PENGUIN DR $359,900

Gorgeous end unit townhouse on corner of 2 canals, new kitchen w/1 pc. granite & new SS frig, GE profile appliances, new baths w/Koehler fixtures, new closet systems throughout, new Anderson French deck doors & 2 new sliders in bedrooms, flat screen TVs, new air conditioners & ceiling fans, custom lighting & window treatments, 3 yr. old boat lift, deck & under home lighting, ceramic tile in kitchen, hall & baths, one of a kind showplace, Bloomingdale & Crate & Barrel furnishings negotiable.

7901 COASTAL HWY - $299,999 Roomy 3BR, 2BA entry level unit w/Pergo & tile throughout, newer heat pump, plenty of storage and fresh paint. Great rental with a consistent 10 weeks booked every summer, steps to the pool, park directly outside your unit, & less than two blocks to the beach.

BECKY MITCHELL Direct: 410-603-0528

18 69TH ST

11700 COASTAL HWY

1 bedroom oceanblock unit with a FIREPLACE! And its adorable! Beachy furnishings you will love. Nice remodeled kitchen & bath! Super mid town location.

Oceanfront in the ''Grande Dame'' of Ocean City. Nicely furnished & recently updated. Amazing views from the 17th floor!!! Amenities are the best in town.

$149,900

$319,900

13337 ROLLIE ROAD WEST Private waterfront retreat. Contemporary home on 6 acres with deep water canal and T boat dock.

Room for 4 boats and jet ski. 14K lb boat lift. Geothermal heat in house. Highest bill was $185. Hot tub, solar sunroom, 3 season vinyl-tech porch. Indeck pool. Family room, office and master br have waterviews. Basement has work-out/game room and garage space.

Separate 3 bay detached garage with roughed in apartment above. Just minutes to beach and golf course.

EVERETT LOVE Cell: 443-373-8987 Office: 410-524-1700

TOP NOTCH OCEANFRONT UNIT! Very well kept custom built contemporary 4br home. Separate dining room. Gas fireplace. Eat in kitchen area. 2 car garage. East access to Rt. 113.

2 BR/2BA + den. Nice large rooms, furnished & fully equipped. Breathtaking ocean views.

Indoor & outdoor pools, sundeck, restaurant, beach bar. The Plaza has GREAT amenities! Over $20,000 in rental income this past summer!

$259,900

$380,000

253 WASHINGTON ST

$795,500

OPEN HOUSE: SAT., 12-3

TOM NIEMKIEWICZ Cell: 410-603-2136 Office Toll Free: 800-992-7777, x1146

DIRECT BAY FRONT

This 1 BR, 1BA unit is one of a very few with an open unobstructed view of the bay from the large private balcony, living room, kitchen and bedroom. Enjoy fabulous sunsets after a day of fishing and crabbing off of the spacious bay front deck. Boat slips available through the condo association. $169,000.

GREAT STARTER HOME

Very nicely maintained, 3 BR, 2BA, 1344 sq. ft. home that is ready to welcome a new family.

Peaceful wooded lot with a private deck and storage shed for all of your garden equipment.

It’s hard to beat all of the community amenities Ocean Pines has to offer. A must see property. $169,000.

DEE KRADZ Cell: 443-850-8516 Office Phone: 410-524-1700

9800 COASTAL HWY

Absolutely Beautiful condo located perfect 6th floor location. Loads of upgrades include New Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new cabinets and counters, beautiful ceramic tile.

New furnishings and bedding. Best Buy! $419,900

5901 ATLANTIC AVE

One of the nicest units ever! Beautiful beachy interior complete with tasteful upscale furnishings. Nice open floor plan. Crown moulding in Lr, Dr & bedrooms.

Large kitchen with granite counter & breakfast bar.

Gas fireplace, ocean view from balcony Walking distance to great restaurants, & close to Rt. 90 bridge. Indoor pool & fitness rm. $25,000 in gross rental income for 2011. $415,000

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

Relief to tune of $20billion on way for homeowners

Ott attends regional sales event in Jan.

LAUREN BUNTING ■ Contributing Writer (Feb. 17, 2012) The federal government and 49 state attorneys general have settled a lawsuit for $25 billion against the country’s five biggest banks for foreclosure processing and mortgage loan servicing problems.

Problems with how these banks were handling foreclosures came to light almost two years ago, and the settlement calls for these lenders to provide financial relief to financially troubled home-wners.

The agreement is with the following five largest mortgage servicers: Bank of America Corporation, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo & Company, Citigroup Inc. and Ally Financial Inc. (formerly GMAC).

“This agreement — the largest joint federal-state settlement ever obtained — is the result of unprecedented coordination among enforcement agencies throughout the government,” U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced after the agreement was ratified.

“It holds mortgage servicers accountable for abusive practices and requires them to commit more than $20 billion toward financial relief for consumers. As a result, struggling homeowners throughout the country will benefit from reduced principals and refinancing of their loans. The agreement also requires substantial changes in how servicers do business, which will help to ensure the abuses of the past are not repeated.”

Here are some details on the settlement: Of the $25 billion settlement, the banks will dedicate $20 billion toward various forms of financial relief to borrowers (the settlement calls for the remaining $5 billion to go toward federal and state governments; 49 states are involved in the settlement, including Maryland).

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RENDERING COURTESY EMBERS

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Resort landmark revamps longtime restaurant, will build additional eatery on massive midtown property

LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Feb. 17, 2012) Since opening well over 50 years ago, The Embers has “built up, out, every direction” to accommodate changing times and growing popularity. Now, with a canal on one side and Coastal Highway on another, it seems the 24th Street restaurant has limited space to expand.

Never short of enterprising ideas, the Taustin family has developed the perfect resolution to prevent the resort landmark from becoming stagnant: expand the property.

“Since we’ve been here, we’ve added on as we could, making constant upgrades and changes,” said Vice President Cole Taustin. “This is our biggest undertaking in a long time. The biggest I’ve seen in my lifetime.”

Some may have noticed work is already under way on 24th Street as construction on the project began in November. The restaurant, which can seat approximately 900 guests, is re-

The rendering above shows the proposed renovation of The Embers, with the addition of Blu, a new 300-seat restaurant. When visitors to the 24th Street property walk through a courtyard entryway, in front of them will be an outdoor dining area, complete with a boardwalk, beach and palm trees. There will also be an outdoor bar area and, at the top of a staircase, an open-air dining room.

ceiving a bit of a facelift on the inside — half of the dining room has been rebuilt, and some cosmetic changes have been made, Taustin said.

Work on the family’s new Blu restaurant is scheduled to wrap up by May, in time for the influx of seasonal visitors. The crab house restaurant, which will be adjacent to The Embers, will specialize in Maryland blue crabs, but also feature light fare and dinner entrees as well as a raw bar.

“We’ve been coming up with different ideas throughout the process.

We traveled to look at dif-

ferent restaurants to see what would work here,” Taustin said. “We’ve incorporated different things. It’s been a lot of work, but it’s worth it.

We’re excited.”

Founded in the 1950s

by Taustin’s great uncles, Sam and Irv, The Embers was originally located on Ninth Street. The restaurant featured fine dining a la carte. In the 1960s, the restaurant moved to its current location on 24th Street, where it could serve about 300 customers. In the 1980s, Embers began to offer buffet-style dining.

In the 1970s, pilings and bulkheads were installed so the familyowned and operated restaurant could expand over the adjacent canal.

Because those structures were in need of repair, management last summer began looking into rebuilding the structure while also expanding the business.

Taustin and his father, President Jay Taustin, along with Frank Raffo, director of operations, See EMBERS on Page 43

The Embers restaurant on 24th Street in Ocean City, as it stands today. By May, the property will look completely new and much more colorful.

RE/MAX Premier Properties Associate Broker Marlene Ott, a professional real estate agent in Worcester County for more than 30 years, attended the Regional Sales Rally on Jan. 17, in Baltimore. During the event, it was announced that Marlene Ott RE/MAX was the recipient of the 2011 J.D. Power Award — buyers and sellers awarded RE/MAX the highest rankings in customer satisfaction.

“It truly reflects your professional excellence, your enthusiasm for education, your commitment to distressed sellers, your individual drive, and many other qualities that serve the interests of your clients,” RE/MAX Chairman and Co-Founder Dave Liniger said of RE/MAX agents. “Your efforts change lives, and those people have spoken.”

Homebuyers ranked RE/MAX on a 1,000-point scale with a score of 805, and home sellers put RE/MAX on top with 791, leading all other real estate franchises in the survey.

Joint chamber expo set for March 15 The Berlin and Ocean Pines chambers of commerce will present their second annual Chamber Business Expo from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, in Berlin. This event, at the former Harley-Davidson building on Seahawk Road near Stephen Decatur High School, is open to the public and to all area business people, local chamber members and professionals.

More than 50 chamber member businesses will display their services and products in creative and interactive exhibits. Interests will range from business and promotional products, social media and insurance, to travel, beauty and healthcare.

This is a great networking opportunity for members of all area chambers, and for businessmen and women, to mingle with fellow business owners, learn about new businesses in town and talk to hundreds of potential customers. Light appetizers and complimentary beverages will be available. There will also be door prizes donated from local businesses and a 50/50 raffle.

Exhibitors must be members of the Ocean Pines or Berlin chambers to display. For more information, or to reserve booth space, call 410-6415306 or 410-641-4775. Exhibitors may also reserve space online at www.OceanPinesChamber.org.

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Problems with how banks handled foreclosures began two years ago REAL ESTATE REPORT Continued from Page 42

Of that amount, $10 billion will go toward reducing the principal on loans for borrowers who, as of the date of the settlement, are either delinquent or at imminent risk of default and owe more on their mortgages than their homes are worth.

At least $3 billion will go toward refinancing loans for borrowers who are current on their mortgages, but who owe more on their mortgage than their homes are worth.

Up to $7 billion will go toward other forms of relief, including forbearance of principal for unemployed borrowers, antiblight programs, short sales and transitional assistance.

The $5 billion portion of the settlement allocated to federal and state governments is split the following ways: n $1.5 billion of this payment will be used to establish a Borrower Payment Fund to provide cash payments to borrowers whose homes were sold or taken in foreclosure between Jan. 1, 2008, and Dec. 31, 2011, and who meet other criteria. n $3.5 billion will go to state and federal governments to be used to repay public funds lost as a result of servicer misconduct and to fund housing counselors, legal aid and other similar public programs determined by the state attorneys general.

Furthermore, $1 billion of the $3.5 billion portion resolution of a separate inves-

tigation into fraudulent and wrongful conduct by Bank of America and various Countrywide entities related to the origination and underwriting of Federal Housing Administration-insured mortgage loans, and systematic inflation of appraisal values concerning these loans, from Jan. 1, 2003, through April 30, 2009. Payment of $500 million of this $1 billion will be deferred to partially fund a loan modification program for nationwide borrowers throughout the nation who are underwater on their mortgages.

The new servicing standards that will be put into place make foreclosure a last

resort by requiring servicers to evaluate homeowners for other options first. In addition, banks will be restricted from foreclosing while the homeowner is being considered for a loan modification.

The new standards also include procedures and timelines for reviewing loan modification applications and give homeowners the right to appeal denials. The banks will also be required to create a single point of contact for borrowers seeking information about their loans and maintain adequate staff to handle calls.

The agreement will be filed as a consent judgment in the U.S. District Court

for the District of Columbia. Compliance with the agreement will be overseen by an independent monitor, who will oversee implementation of the servicing standards required by the agreement; impose penalties of up to $1 million per violation (or up to $5 million for certain repeat violations); and publish regular public reports that identify any quarter in which a servicer fell short of the standards imposed in the settlement.

— Lauren Bunting is a licensed Realtor with Bunting Realty, Inc. serving Worcester and Wicomico counties.

Embers: offering something new without eliminating something else Continued from Page 42

and architect Keith Fisher, exchanged a number of ideas, which eventually grew into a large-scale project. The details have remained a secret, Taustin said, though The Embers office has received numerous calls and visits from people inquiring about the changes.

As it stands, The Embers seats approximately 900 guests. The restaurant serves an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet, which boasts more than 100 items, and customers can enjoy their dinner in one of many spacious rooms throughout the building. The restaurant also serves a number of banquets and parties throughout the year.

When construction and expansion is

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complete in May, however, the property’s two restaurants will have the capability to accommodate about 1,200 guests. When patrons walk through a courtyard entryway, in front of them will be a new beach/patio dining area on the canal, complete with a boardwalk, beach and palm trees. There will also be an outdoor bar area and, at the top of a staircase, an open-air dining room.

Guests will have the option to come by boat, as dock space will be available.

Chef Jon Latta will oversee the kitchens in both restaurants. Taustin said he will also hire additional employees to accommodate the larger operation.

“There will be some interesting dining

options. This allows us to go back to our roots of offering a la carte. It will be a completely new experience,” Taustin said of the new addition. “We’re offering something new without getting rid of something else. There will be something for everyone. Now, people can come here twice while they’re on vacation — once for the buffet and the other to eat outside.”

The Embers restaurant is scheduled to reopen at the end of March. The restaurant will open at 4 p.m. for dinner.

In June, it will open at 3 p.m. and in July and August, at 2 p.m. Blu will be open for lunch and dinner. Taustin expects the reaction from loyal patrons and new customers to be positive.

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LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Feb. 17, 2012) The Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team fought hard to make a comeback during Tuesday’s game against the Holly Grove Eagles in Westover, Md., but unfortunately fell 39-32 to the home team after a struggling fourth quarter.

“We started off flat in the first and second quarters. With about two minutes left in the second quarter, we started doing well and it carried over into the third quarter,” Prep Coach Page Watts Rogers said of her Lady Mallards, who were down 17-11 at halftime.

“We came out in the second half and picked it up. We made a great comeback, but then in the fourth quarter, we made a couple mental mistakes and our passing got sloppy and they capitalized on our turnovers.”

In the third quarter, Worcester outscored Holly Grove 13-8 to cut the lead to one point (25-24). The Eagles netted 14 points in the final quarter, while the Mallards tallied eight.

Sophie Brennan was the Prep squad’s top scorer with 10 points. Meredith Smith contributed seven.

“I thought we did really well, minus the three-minute lapse where we made some mental mistakes. It was a physical game and our defense was solid,” Rogers said.

The Mallards last game of the regular season is today at 4 p.m. in Berlin against the Salisbury School Dragons. When the teams went head-to-head on Dec. 2 Salisbury won 42-24.

“They’re a very good team.

They’re undefeated in the conference,” Rogers said. “We’re going to have to bank on our tough defense to be successful.”

Worcester will travel to Easton on Monday to play the Sts. Peter & Paul Sabres in the first round of the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference tournament.

“I think we’re in a really good place going into the tournament,” Rogers said. “I think we’re peaking at the right time.”

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Stephen Decatur track and field athletes, from left, Ian Bresnahan, Christine Timko, Layla Fowler, Ravyn Saunders, Carly Bodolus, Chloe FauntLeRoy and Greg Petersen will compete in the 3A East state championship meet on Tuesday at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover.

SEAHAWKSSTATEBOUND Seven athletes will represent Decatur at championships LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Feb. 17, 2012) Seven indoor track and field athletes will represent Stephen Decatur during the 3A East state championship meet on Tuesday at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover.

The Seahawks competed in the 3A East Regional meet on Feb. 7, at the same location and the top four finishers in each event advanced to the state championships.

Athletes who met the advancement standard of performance in each regional race also qualified for states.

Decatur’s Greg Petersen earned first-place honors in the regional high jump

event, with a height of 6 feet 4 inches. The senior has competed in outdoor track for three seasons, but this has been his first participating indoors.

“I was very happy with my performance considering the fact that I just got done with a race before high jump, so states should be a lot better if I’m fresh,” Petersen said.

“The 800-meter relay and the 55-meter hurdles just happened before the high jump.

I was really tired, but it felt really good to win. If I can get 6 [feet] 5 [inches] or better, then I think I can win states.”

Fellow senior Ian Bresnahan placed sixth in the high jump with a height of 5 feet 8 inches. Because he met the advancement standard, he,

too, will move on to the state competition.

Petersen will also compete in the 55-meter hurdles at states. He finished fifth at regionals, but his time of 8.09 seconds qualified him for states.

Sophomore Chloe FauntLeRoy took third place in the 800-meter race (2:24.97) and fellow Lady Seahawk, Layla Fowler, also a sophomore, placed fourth in the 500-meter event (1:23).

Seniors Ravyn Saunders and Carly Bodolus will join FauntLeRoy and Fowler for the 3,200-meter relay race.

The athletes, who have been racing together all season, finished fourth at regionals (10:10.6).

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Decatur earns 71-53 win over Saints LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Feb. 17, 2012) The Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball team scored 26 points in the opening quarter of Tuesday’s game against the Saint Michaels Saints in

Berlin. That early boost was all the Seahawks needed to squash the Saints’ spirits, as the home team went on to win 71-53.

The Saints tallied six in the first quarter and 16 in the second, but the effort wasn’t enough to catch the Sea-

hawks. Decatur headed into the halftime break with a 3922 advantage.

The Saints began to chip away at the lead in the third quarter, outscoring the Seahawks 23-12, but Decatur added 20 points in the final See DECATUR on Page 45

The Ocean City Power Squadron (OCPS)will offer its America’s Boating Course at the Worcester County Library, Ocean Pines Branch, on Cathell Road on Monday, Feb. 27. Registration is at 6:30 p.m.. Class will begin at 7 p.m. This is an eight hour course, 79 p.m. each evening. Anyone born after July 1, 1972 must satisfactorily complete a safe boating class to operate a recreational vessel or personal watercraft (PWC) in Maryland. The course covers basic boat handling, navigation, Federal and State regulations, rules of the road, aids to navigation and required equipment.

Students successfully completing this course may be eligible for six months free membership in the Ocean City Power Squadron.

This course is free. There is a nominal charge for materials. Call 410-726-1509 or 410-641-6535 for advance registration information ot vsit www.ocpowersquadron.org.

Coastal Lacrosse registration ongoing Registration for the 2012 outdoor spring season is well underway and teams are filling up quickly. Parents may access Coastal Lacrosse Club’s Web site at www.coastallacrosseclub.com for registration forms and more information.

The Coastal Lacrosse Club, founded in 2009, is Worcester County’s only nonprofit lacrosse organization serving the youth of Delmarva.

The Club offers organized, instructional, teams for both boys and girls.

Children agest 5-14 can participate in the club’s fourth outdoor season. Registration is $85 per player and $75 for additional siblings. Financial assistance is available through the Coastal Lacrosse Club Scholarship Program.

The most important goal of teaching kids the game of lacrosse while having fun will be achieved under the direction of a very dedicated and committed group of coaches.

Greene Turtle Lax Club tryouts Feb. 19 The Greene Turtle Boys Lacrosse Club-Eastern Shore will be holding tryouts for this year’s summer travel teams on Sunday, Feb. 19, at Sea Gull Stadium on the campus of Salisbury University. The Greene Turtle Lacrosse Club-Eastern Shore offers highly competitive high school lacrosse players an opportunity within a select program to strive for their personal best and to aide in the college recruiting process for the high school lacrosse player. Tryouts are open to all players currently in high school or entering the ninth grade in the fall of 2012. Players are asked to check in at 11 a.m. and must provide their own equipment including a mouth piece and jersey. Registration fee is $35. A rain/snow date of Feb. 26 has been scheduled in the event of inclement weather. For more information visit www.gtlaxclub.com.

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Eighteen Seahawks to compete in regional meet LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Feb. 17, 2012) The Stephen Decatur swim teams wrapped up regular-season competition Feb. 7, with a tri-meet against the Queen Anne’s Lions and Kent Island Buccaneers at Chesapeake College in Wye Mills.

The Decatur boys’ team edged out Queen Anne’s 47-46, but lost 48-45 to Kent Island.

All three teams will compete in Saturday’s 3A/2A/1A East Regional meet at the Anne Arundel Swim Center in Annapolis.

Seahawk swimmers winning their individual races last week were Jake Blazer (200-meter freestyle, 1:59.81; 100m backstroke, 1:09.37), Shayne Custodio (100m butterfly, 56.7 seconds; 500m freestyle, 5:11.34) and Colin Bankert (100m breaststroke, 1:17.18).

The 200-meter medley relay team of Jeff Middleton, Blazer, Custodio and Zak Hoshino came out on top (1:52.15). The foursome also won the 200-meter freestyle relay race (1:39.32).

The Lady Seahawks topped the Lions 51-43, but fell to the Buccaneers 53-41.

Decatur swimmers winning their individual events were Madison Tinus (50m freestyle, 28.42 seconds), Maria Zweifel (100m freestyle, 1:05.99), Brianna Carroll (200m freestyle, 2:19.09), Cailey O’Brien (500m freestyle, 6:44.65) and Julia Wellen (100m backstroke, 1:15.38).

Wellen, Carroll, Molly Wooten and Sara Prengaman won the 400-meter freestyle relay race in 4:29.41.

“We got a lot of points getting seconds, thirds and fourths. It was the last meet of the season and we tried to make it fun for everyone,” said Seahawk Coach Jenny Miller. “We did really well.”

Eighteen Decatur swimmers (nine boys and nine girls) will compete in Saturday’s 3A/2A/1A East Regional meet.

Set to make the trip to Annapolis are Car-

Decatur grapplers eye 11th Bayside Conference title LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor

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Stephen Decatur’s Madison Tinus prepares for Saturday’s 3A/2A/1A East Regional meet on Tuesday during practice at the Sports Core Pool in Ocean Pines. Tinus and 17 other Decatur swimmers will compete in the regional meet, which will take place at the Anne Arundel Swim Center in Annapolis.

roll, Tinus, Wellen, Wooten, Zweifel, Prengaman, CeCe Pyles, Carly Deickman, Karlie Straight, Custodio, Blazer, Hoshino, Bankert, Jake and Jeff Middleton, James Hillyer, Tate Socha and Zack Keiser.

The Decatur boys’ team is looking to bring home its second consecutive regional title. Last year, Decatur participated in the south regional meet. This year, the Seahawks will compete in the east region.

“I don’t want to jinx it, but on paper we should repeat as regional champs,” said Decatur Coach Rick Cawthern. “There shouldn’t be any reason why we can’t win again. The boys just have to swim their best. We’ve been training all season and this is the time of year I’ve been waiting for.”

Decatur players scrappy Continued from Page 44

quarter and held Saint Michaels to eight.

“We pulled it out. The kids were scrappy. Our passes were crisp and we rebounded fairly well,” said Decatur Coach Mark Engle. “We were getting after it, but we gave up some easy baskets. You’ve got to make your opponent work for a basket. We gave up 23 points in the third quarter and you can’t do that and be successful. Our defense needs to be more consistent.”

Drakar Purnell led Decatur with 24 points. He also had six assists and six steals. Teron Tyre netted eight points, eight rebounds and had five steals.

Tevin Andrews contributed with 15 points and Josh King chipped in with 10.

Decatur’s final game of the regular season was scheduled for Thursday.

“We’re getting better with some of the fundamental things,” Engle said. “The kids have learned a lot this year and I’m pleased.

We want to be the best team we can be come tournament time and we’re getting there.”

The drawing for 3A East Regional playoff bracket seeding is set for Sunday. First-round competition begins Feb. 25.

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Stephen Decatur’s Shae Farmer (34) shoots the ball during Tuesday’s game against Saint Michaels in Berlin. Decatur won 71-53.

The girls’ team placed third at regionals last year. Miller said she is confident the ladies will do well this weekend.

“We have a lot of strong swimmers, with our seniors leading the way,” she said. “I’m really excited to see what they do and how all the hard work they put in this season pays off. I think we have a good chance to place in the top of our region.”

The top three individual swimmers and relay teams in each north, south, west and east regional event will advance to the Feb. 25 3A/2A/1A state championship at the University of MarylandCollege Park’s Eppley Recreation Center.

The individual competitors or relay teams that are among the top 12 statewide times in their regional meet finals will also qualify for states.

(Feb. 17, 2012) The Stephen Decatur Seahawks wrestling team edged out the South River Seahawks 32-31 during the semifinals of the 4A/3A East Regional Dual tournament last Thursday. But later that night, the Berlin squad came up short of capturing the championship title, falling 39-27 to the River Hill Hawks in Clarksville, Md. Second-seeded South River took a 4-0 lead with a major decision victory at 126 pounds. Decatur, the No. 3 seed, won the next six matches to pull ahead 23-4. Alford Hardy (132), Kaelan Patterson (160) and Jeff Evans (170) outscored their opponents 8-4, 10-3 and 15-12, respectively. Dakota Roderick (138) pinned his South River competitor. Alex Schiffer (145) and Andrew Borradaile (152) earned major decision victories, 11-3 and 13-5, respectively.

South River scored a pinfall at 182 pounds to cut Decatur’s lead to 23-10. Adam Bargar won his 195pound match 5-1 to put the Seahawks on top 26-10. South River earned six points for a pin at 220 pounds, but Ryan Kail pinned his 285-pound opponent to give Decatur a 32-16 advantage with three matches remaining. South River won the final matches — by pin (106), decision (113) and forfeit (120).

Decatur lost to South River 34-27 in December during the LaPlata Duals Tournament, so last week’s victory was a major accomplishment, said Coach Todd Martinek.

“We wrestled awesome. Biggest upset in school history. They were the No. 2 ranked public school in the state out of 180 schools and many predicted them to win the state tournament,” he said. “All the kids picked a great time to wrestle the dual meet of their life.”

No. 1 River Hill topped fourthseeded Meade 31-29 in the other semifinal competition to meet Decatur in the championship round.

Decatur got off to a strong start, winning the first five matches to take a 21-0 lead over River Hill. Hardy (132) pinned his opponent, Roderick (138) won 7-3, Schiffer (145) earned a technical fall victory 15-0, Borradaile (152) scored a 12-1 major decision and Patterson (160) outscored his competition 11-7. River Hill won the next eight matches to pull ahead 39-21. The Hawks forfeited the final match to Logan Smith (128).

Although the Seahawks lost, Martinek said he was pleased with his grapplers’ performances against a solid River Hill team.

Decatur will join the other Bayside teams today for the conference championship meet in Cambridge.

The Berlin squad will be competing for its 11th consecutive Bayside title.

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WORCESTER PREP AWARDS Seventh and eighth grade athletes honored during Worcester Prep’s winter middle school sports assembly for basketball were, front row from left, Tate Shockley, Most Valuable Player; Zachary Wilson, Coach’s Award and Keegan Pando, Most Improved; and back row, Michael Brittingham, Coach’s Award; Reece Brown, Most Improved and Wyatt Richins, Most Valuable Player. (Right) Receiving awards for dance, were, front row from left, Lauren Meoli, Most Spirited and Hannah Arrington, Most Improved; and back row, Sambina Anthony, Most Improved and Lauren Dykes, Most Spirited.

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Lady Seahawks earn 61-12 victory over St. Michaels Saints on Tuesday LISA CAPITELLI â&#x2013; Assistant Editor (Feb. 17, 2012) The Stephen Decatur girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball team dominated the Saint Michaels Saints on Tuesday, easily winning the game on the road 61-12. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did well. We were concentrating on running our offense and on our passing, and we did Coach Amy well with that,â&#x20AC;? said Fenzel-Mergott Decatur Coach Amy Fenzel-Mergott.

The Lady Seahawks outscored the Saints 25-3 in the first quarter and led 38-5 at halftime. Decatur tacked on 14 points in the third quarter and limited Saint Michaels to two points. In the final quarter, the Berlin squad scored nine points, while the home team netted five.

Erin Florek led Decatur with 13 points. Abbey Schorr chipped in with 12 points. Twelve of the 13 Seahawks who stepped on the court scored.

The victory boosted Decaturâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record to 11-10, an improvement from last year when the squad won just six games.

The Seahawksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; final match of the regular season was scheduled for Thursday.

The draw for 3A East Regional playoff bracket seeding is set to take place on Sunday. First-round competition begins Feb. 24. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking great. We have hit our stride and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re playing good basketball,â&#x20AC;? Fenzel-Mergott said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty pumped and the girls are having fun.â&#x20AC;?

Top eight finishers in each state event will receive awards Continued from Page 44

Senior Christine Timko will also compete at states. Her pole vault of 7 feet 7 inches at regionals met the advancement standard. She placed fifth in the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought there were some really good performances at regionals, but it was also frustrating because there were a lot of fifth places that just missed qualifying for states,â&#x20AC;? said Decatur Coach Jody Stigler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The competition up there is a lot stronger than it is down herae. It was tough, but it helps the kids going up against good competition.â&#x20AC;?

The top eight finishers in each state event will receive awards. Stigler said all of the Decatur athletes have the ability to place, if they perform at their best.

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Mallards lose focus in third quarter, fall to Eagles LISA CAPITELLI â&#x2013; Assistant Editor (Feb. 17, 2012) For the Worcester Prep boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball team, a win over the Holly Grove Eagles on Tuesday seemed attainable. The scoreboard in Westover, Md. maintained even tallies throughout the first half, and either team seemed likely to get the victory.

It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until the game turned a little more physical in the third quarter, said Worcester Coach Mike Grosso, that the Mallards lost their focus on offense. The Eagles won the game, 48-32. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know we can play better. Holly Grove is undefeated in the conference and to beat them, we have to fight through the problems and score effectively in all four quarters,â&#x20AC;? Grosso said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a great group of basketball players that are working hard day after

day and I want them to be rewarded.

Hopefully, we will see them again next week in the playoffs. I know we can have a better game.â&#x20AC;?

At the end of the first quarter, Holly Grove led 8-7. The Eagles outscored the Mallards 17-13 in the second quarter to go into the halftime break on top 25-20.

The home team added 12 points in the third quarter and held the Prep squad to four. In the final quarter, Worcester netted eight points, while Holly Grove tallied 11.

Harrison Brennan scored 10 points and had two steals in the loss. Matt Reilly had eight points and eight rebounds.

The Mallardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; final game of the regular season is today at 5:30 p.m. in Berlin against the Salisbury School Dragons.

When the two teams met Dec. 2, Salisbury came out on top, 37-33.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to play our game. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let Salisbury School control the tempo â&#x20AC;Ś The boys have been looking forward to this game all week,â&#x20AC;? Grosso said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope to pack the field house and put on a show. This is our last chance to work out the kinks before the playoffs start on Monday, and I am confident that the boys will be prepared.â&#x20AC;?

Worcester will host the Salisbury Christian Jaguars in the first round of the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference tournament on Monday.

The Mallards beat the Jaguars twice this season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win or go home. We will take one game at a time next week,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The boys have their work cut out for them.

No team is going to roll over for us. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have full confidence in these young men and feel a strong playoff run coming,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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DEATH BY CHOCOLATE

■ PAWS & CLAWS: $25 gift certificate ■ OC ORGANICS: Handwoven basket of African Fair Trade coffee and chocolate ($70 value) ■ HAIR EVOLUTION: Complimentary haircut and blowdry ■ PADDLE HOUSE OUTFITTERS: Free kayak rental for a day

Death By

■ OC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Canvas tote, A taste of OC ($75 value)

CHOCOLATE

■ OC FLOOR GALLERY: $250 gift certificate ■ WOC FITNESS: One-year free membership

Delightfully scrumptious event lures shoppers to West Ocean City with sweet treats, unmatchable deals

■ BUDDHAS & BEADS: $50 gift certificate ■ MONKEY’S TRUNK: $50 gift certificate ■ THE GREEN ROOM: Gift basket ($50 value) ■ WOCKENFUSS: Chocolate tower ($100 value) ■ PARK PLACE JEWELERS: Leather Pandora bracelet with a sterling charm ($65 value) ■ SMITH ISLAND CAKE CO: A Smith Island Cake ■ BLUE MOON BOUTIQUE: $25 gift certificate ■ LOLLIPOPS & GIGGLES: $25 gift certificate ■ AROUND SOUND MUSIC: Two complimentary music lessons ($60 value) ■ MARLIN MARKET: Happy hour basket ($75 value) ■ SNAPDRAGON: $50 gift certificate ■ CAPTAIN’S GALLEY: $50 gift certificate and a free goodie

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Winners announced in ALOC exhibit

■ CRAZY LADYZ!: $50 gift certificate

■ BLISS SALON & SPA: $50 gift certificate

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS

The following West Ocean City merchants are participating in the fifth annual event and offering the prizes listed to visitors who complete their game card:

■ KENDALL FURNITURE: Adirondack chair ($275 value)

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By Deborah

LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Feb. 17, 2012) Overindulge on chocolates this Valentine’s Day? Whether the answer is “yes” or “no,” residents and visitors will have the opportunity to fill their bellies with additional treats this Sunday during the fifth annual Death

By Chocolate event.

Designed as a game that takes participants to businesses throughout West Ocean City, the event provides people with an opportunity to visit places they have not been to before. Twenty-one shops are on the list to check out this year — the largest number of participants since Death By Chocolate was created five years ago.

“For business owners, it’s a chance to get a number of people in their store in a single day. For participants, it’s a day to get out and do something fun in the middle of winter,” said Louise Reardon, co-organizer of Death By Chocolate with Jan Hohman. The pair

own CraZy LadyZ!, one of the businesses scheduled to take part in the event. “It’s a highenergy event with a lot of laughing and eating chocolate.”

Other veteran Death By Chocolate participants that will be featured again this year are Paws & Claws, Monkey’s Trunk, Kendall Furniture, Wockenfuss, Blue Moon Boutique, Snapdragon, OC Floor Gallery, Park Place Jewelers, The Green Room, Bliss Salon & Spa, Smith Island Cake Co., Buddhas & Beads and the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce.

Last year was the first time Smith Island Cake Co. participated in Death By Chocolate.

Manager Rebecca Carbaugh said she and her staff had a blast and they are looking forward to the 2012 event. “[Death By Chocolate] brings customers into our location that maybe wouldn’t have come to see us before. We have had repeat customers from this event because they love the product we make,” Carbaugh said.

Guests will be treated to

Smith Island Cakes’ newest product, “Cake Its,” a one-bite, pop-in-your-mouth treat, during Sunday’s chocolate bash.

Bliss Salon & Spa opened a little over a month before the 2010 event and it has participated since. Owner Beth Miller said the spa will feature a chocolate fountain in which visitors may dip a variety of snacks, as well as a special punch.

“It is always so much fun and a great opportunity to meet new people and potential new clients to Bliss, and also a great time to chat and enjoy existing clients and friends,” Miller said. “Everyone is always in a great mood.”

This will also be the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce’s third year as a Death

By Chocolate destination.

Events Director Lisa Dennis said the visitors’ center will be filled with many variations of homemade chocolate delights, such as brownies and cookies.

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On Feb. 3, the Art League of Ocean City held its first reception of the year — and the first in its new, temporary location — to honor artists who submitted artwork for the February exhibit, “The Human Form.”

The exhibit features 2D paintings and drawings of the human form in a variety of settings.

Richard Mathews was awarded first place for his painting, “Repose.”

Second place went to Kathleen Daywalt for “Willemstad Street Music,” and Nancy Rider was the third-place winner with “Girl Watching.”

Kathy Gibson was awarded an honorable mention winner for “Contours & Light.” The People’s Choice award went to Judy Benton for “The Poor.”

The exhibit will remain in display through the last weekend in February. The Art League is located in the building with the blue roof in the Super Fresh shopping center on 94th Street. For more information, call the Art League at 410-524-9433.

Seniors sought for Md. Hall of Fame Now is the time to nominate Maryland residents, ages 60 or older, who are active volunteers and have made outstanding contributions to improve the lives of others in the community, for the 2012 Senior Citizens Hall of Fame.

The program annually honors up to 50 nominees as inductees into the Hall of Fame.

Nominations may be made by an individual or an organization. A completed nomination form, a reference letter from an individual who knows that person’s accomplishments, and a photograph of the candidate are required. Nomination forms are available by calling Parker Koons at 410-828-5852.

Nomination forms must be postmarked by April 30.

Nominees who are selected for induction will be recognized Oct. 18, during an awards luncheon in Glen Burnie, Md.

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Twenty-oneWOC businesses to participate in Sunday event Completed cards may be left at players’ last stop or dropped off at Captain’s Galley on Harbor Road, where there will be food and drink specials available, including $3 chocolate martinis, from 3-8 p.m. in the bar area. Those interested in dining at the restaurant should make reservations under “Death by Chocolate” by calling 410-213-2525.

Cards must be turned in no later than 6 p.m. Players with completed cards will be eligible for prizes awarded by each merchant. This year, prizes total approximately $2,000. The drawing will take place at Captain’s Galley. Winners need not be present to claim their prize. They will be notified Monday, Feb 20.

It is free to participate in the game and to sample the chocolates at each business.

Reardon said more and more people participate in the game annually. Last year, approximately 300 people turned in game card, but many more took part in the festivities.

This year, Death By Chocolate has teamed up with Gene’s Limousines to offer transportation to the different locations for a fee. Several cars will be available for groups. For more information about Death By Chocolate or anyone interested in taking advantage of the limousine service, call CraZy LadyZ! at 410-213-2085.

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ticipating. It gives us a chance to meet many people who have never been through our Route 50 visitors center and it’s great to see friends and neighbors get together to have a fun time and see everything that the West Ocean City businesses have to offer,” Dennis said.

“Each year, we have well over 300 participants come through, many who have never been in, and our return visitors always see something new.”

Businesses joining the Death By Chocolate line-up for the first time are OC Organics, Hair Evolution, Paddle House Outfitters, WOC Fitness, Lollipops & Giggles, Around Sound Music and Marlin Market. Captain’s Galley will be the new gathering spot at the end of the day.

Game cards and a chocolate dessert will be available at each location. Each year the event has a different theme. This year’s theme is “Are You Smarter Than a Third Grader?”

Participants may stop by the businesses between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. and in any order; however, they must visit each place and figure out an arithmetic problem, then have their card validated.

“You’ll have to think a bit, but the [elementary level arithmetic] problems are not difficult. They’re pretty easy,” Reardon said.

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February is height of OC social season; see calendar for events SENIOR SLANT

Reasonably priced dinners among weekly things-to-do IRISH KEMP ■ Contributing Writer (Feb. 17, 2012) Life on our shore is never a bore. As much as I gripe about February, there is so much to do and so many places to dine and socialize with your peers at reasonably priced events around town. This old broad might have to take a side trip to recuperate.

February is the height of our town’s

social season. For years, locals would take off and head for Florida at the first sign of winter. About 50 or 60 would get together at the Madiera beach’s famous Bamboo Shack. The Shack was in such sad shape, the owners would just lock up the booze, stick the cash in their pockets and walk away.

There were no doors to lock or gates to close. It was so chilly, we never set on the beach; we used our blankets to keep us warm.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The adventurous Aries won’t be disappointed with taking on a new challenge, despite some initial misgivings. Look for this move to open other opportunities down the line.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Let that beautiful Bovine smile not only put you at ease, but also show that you’re ready, willing and more than able to confound the naysayers around you. A new admirer has important news.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be careful how you handle a relationship that you’re hoping to save. You already have the facts on your side. Avoid weakening your position by embellishing it with unnecessary dramatics.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Taking definitive stands isn’t easy for the often-wavering Moon Child. But you not only need to stay with your decision, but also reassure others it was the right thing to do.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) As a proud Lion, you’re right to be upset about those who might be lying about you to others. But the best revenge is proving them wrong by succeeding at what you set out to do.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Caution is still advised before making a financial commitment to a “promising” project. Look for the facts behind the fluff. Devote the weekend to loved ones.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A Taurus offers comfort and advice as you deal with an upsetting event. Use this as a learning experience that will help you avoid similar problems in the future.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A romantic situation creates some chaos for single Scorpions. But it’s well worth the effort to work things out. A trusted friend can offer some helpful advice.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Expect to make new friends as your social circle expands.

Also, remember to tell that family member how proud you are of his or her achievements.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) New ventures continue to be favored. And with your self-confidence rising all the time, you’ll want to see how well you can do with a new challenge. So, go to it.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) This is a good time for the usually “serious-minded” Aquarian to let loose and enjoy some fun times. Expect to get good news about a workplace issue.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Changed plans might upset some people, but your needs should be respected. Offer explanations when necessary. But don’t let yourself be talked into changing your decisions.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for bringing people together. You would make a fine judge or counselor.

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Boat Show benefits community youth programs More than 100 vendors will showcase water-related products and services LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Feb. 17, 2012) Although it has been a mild winter with only a few blustery cold days, the anticipation of summer will fill the Ocean City convention center this weekend, as boating enthusiasts preview recreational vessels and accessories on display during the 29th annual Seaside Boat Show.

The three-day show, which draws an annual attendance of 15,000 to 18,000 guests, is sponsored by the Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club. The event will feature hundreds of boats and approximately 150 exhibitors from along the East Coast and beyond. The 40th Street venue will be filled to capacity with more vendors than ever before, according to show Chairman Charlie Dorman.

Cruisers, sportsfishing boats and performance vessels, among others, will be on display and visitors will have an opportunity to board many of them. Boats will also be for sale in the convention center parking lot. Dorman said the average boat size is typically 25 to 26 feet. This year, some larger vessels will also be on display.

Anything that is boat-related will be available during the show, and special sales and discounts will be offered by the

Approximately 350 boats and 150 exhibitors are scheduled to be featured during this weekend’s 29th annual Seaside Boat Show at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street.

exhibitors, Dorman said.

Electronics and gadgets, propellers, motors, canvas tops, boatlifts, boat docks and trailers, marine canvas covers, fishing tackle and boating magazines will be featured. In addition, information on boat insurance, financing and safety programs will be available.

“There will be everything that you would need for a boat, plus a lot more,” he said. “It’s not just a boat show. There is something for everyone.”

Those not in the market to purchase a boat or boating accessories will also find items of interest, as vendors will showcase jewelry, baked goods, clothing, candles, spas, bath fixtures, artwork, crafts and personalized gifts.

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APPEARING LIVE 19TH HOLE BAR & GRILL 9636 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 410-213-9204 Feb. 17: Blake Haley, 6-10 p.m.

Feb. 18: Walt Farozic, 6-10 p.m.

Feb. 19: Louis Wright, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Feb. 25: Melissa Alesi, 6-10 p.m.

BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay 410-524-7575 Feb. 17: Mood Swingers, 9 p.m.

Feb. 18: Mad Dog and Blues Night Out, 9 p.m.

Feb. 22: Happy Hour party w/Teenage Rust, 5 p.m.

COTTAGE CAFÉ Route 1, Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 Every Tuesday: Pub Party Trivia w/DJ Bump, 6-9 p.m.

Feb. 17: DJ Bump, 5-8:30 p.m.

Feb. 22: Guest bartenders: The Spin Chicks for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay 410-524-5500 Feb. 17: DJ Rob Cee, 9 p.m.

Feb. 18: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Robb Cee, 6 p.m.; DJ Groove, 9 p.m.; Jumper, 10 p.m.

Feb. 19: Jazz Brunch w/Everett Spells, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

GALAXY 66 66th Street, bayside 410-723-6762 Feb. 17: Philly George Project, 8-11 p.m.

THE GREENE TURTLE WEST 9616 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 410-213-1500 Feb. 17: DJ Soulfinger, 5-8 p.m.; Skip Dixxon, 9 p.m.

Feb. 18: TBA, 9 p.m.

HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 Feb. 17: DJ Billy, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Feb. 18: Simple Truth and Friends, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Feb. 19: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Bigler, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Feb. 23: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

HIGH STAKES Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 Feb. 17: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; DJ Z-Man, 9 p.m.

Feb. 18: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; Chris Button and Joe Mama, 9 p.m.

HOUSE OF WELSH 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 888-666-0728 302-541-0728 Every Monday: DJ Norm, 6-9 p.m.

Every Wednesday: Bob Hughes, 6-9 p.m.

Every Friday: DJ Norm, 3-6 p.m.; Tony Vega, 6-10 p.m.

Every Saturday: Tony Vega, 6-10 p.m.

MELISSA ALESI 19th Hole Bar & Grill: Saturday, Feb. 25, 6-10 p.m.

JOHNNY’S PIZZA 56th Street, bayside 410-524-7499 Every Wednesday: Team Trivia w/Kristen, 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 17: The Asphalt Surfers, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Feb. 18: Rick and Regina, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean 410-524-3535 Feb. 17-18: Full Circle OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB Mumford’s Landing Road 410-641-7501 Feb. 17: Aaron Howell Band, 6 p.m.

GOODMAN FISKE Seacrets: Friday, Feb. 17, 10 p.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay 410-524-4900 Feb. 17: DJ Tuff, 9 p.m.; Goodman Fiske, 10 p.m.

Feb. 18: DJ Bobby-0; Jon Maurer, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m.; Second Majesty, 9 p.m.; Love Seed Mama Jump, 10 p.m.

Feb. 19: DJ Bobby-O; DJ Mike T, 9 p.m.; Three Legged Fox SMITTY MCGEE’S Route 54 West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-4716 Every Tuesday: Let’s Do Trivia, 7 p.m.

Every Thursday: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 8 p.m.

Every Friday: Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys, 8 p.m.

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PHOTOS COURTESY FRANK FLEMING

VALENTINE’S DAY SOIREE

(Above left) Olive Mawyer, executive director of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, and her husband, Troy. (Above right) Dimitra Cushwa earned first place in the Most Creative Voodoo Doll contest. Additional prizes were awarded for the most adorable and sexiest pinup, cutest candy heart and best and worst pickup lines. Greg Geisey, left, Todd DeHart, center, and Kevin Dunworth show their support for the Pink Ribbon Pinups.

PHOTO COURTESY FRANK FLEMING

On Tuesday, the Pink Ribbon Pinups, a fundraising group that contributes to young men and women battling cancer, held a Valentine’s Day Soirée at JC’s Northside Pub. Throughout the year, money tossed to the ceiling at the 127th Street restaurant and bar will go directly to the Ocean City-based organization. (Above, from left) Amy Unger, Deserie Lawrence, Christopher Unger, Ginger Fleming and Kristi Kruger.

OCEAN CITY TODAY/BRANDI MELLINGER PHOTO COURTESY FRANK FLEMING

JC’s owner Jeff Edwards, left, and Restaurant Manager Eric Zitzmann don their finest holiday attire during the Valentine’s Day fundraiser.

Ginger and Frank Fleming, left, and Amy Katz fulfilled a sushi craving at OC Wasabi last Friday. The 33rd Street restaurant reopened Feb. 10, after a month off.

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GALAXY 66: FRESH LOOK On Jan. 2, Galaxy 66 in Ocean City closed its doors so the restaurant could undergo interior renovations. On Feb. 10, owners Roger and Tammy Cebula, far right, welcomed guests for a grand re-opening celebration, during which visitors could view the new dining area and peek at plans for an expanded rooftop bar. (Above) The Philly George band. (Right) Hollie and Mike Strawley of Ocean City.

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Is creating perfect meatball a basic fundamental endeavor?

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Much attention goes into every bite of favorite dish DEBORAH LEE WALKER ■ Contributing Writer (Feb. 17, 2012) There is nothing more comforting than cutting into a tender, luscious meatball. The concept constitutes a state of easiness. But what exactly does simplicity mean? Contemporary justification concludes a freedom from complexity or intricacy. So, is creating the perfect meatball a basic fundamental endeavor? Inference is only possible after thorough exploration.

Questions and answers play havoc on my mind. Who invented meatballs and why?

Food historians tell us the mixing of ground meat with minced bread, rice and vegetables, spices or thickeners goes back to ancient times. Worldwide cuisines include some type of meatballs that have evolved according to local ingredients. For example, Middle Eastern kofta is generally made with beef or lamb, parsley and onions. Peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, allspice, mint, cumin, coriander and cinnamon can be added. As always, recipes are flavored with a touch of personal preference.

Speculation can be risky, but an educated guess proves prudent. There are several reasons why this particular culinary delight came to be. Economic factors surely must have been an issue. Combin-

ing meat with other additives is a way to stretch one’s budget.

Conserving resources as opposed to wasting food is probably another reason for developing the little balls of “joy.” Finally, adding a variety of ingredients to the meat acted as a natural tenderizer.

Early meatball recipes concentrated on sausages in skin casings, meat fritters, rissoles, hashes, terrines and croquettes. The meat employed in the original recipes was usually cooked, as opposed to a raw meat combination used today in America.

As we slip into the time machine of meatballs and spin forward, the deconstruction of these scrumptious, little morsels is necessary for thorough understanding. The trinity of the “Ps” is a major influence that must be considered; panko, proscuitto and Parmesan cheese are major components that turn ordinary into extraordinary.

Panko is the first state of thought. The coarse, Japanese breadcrumbs absorb meat juices, which is the essence of flavors. Proscuitto enhances the glorious foundation of rich meat. Parmesan cheese contains glutamates which highlight the savory aspect of the dish.

Using buttermilk as opposed to milk has a distinct advantage. The tangy dairy product lends more zest than regular milk and the acidity adds complexity to the

meat mixture.

Use a small ice cream scoop or melon baller when shaping meatballs. Overworked ground beef has a tendency to be tough. Wet your hands with cool water to keep the meat from sticking to your hands. Refrigerate raw meatballs over night before cooking. This step allows the flavors to permeate and intensify.

A test cook-off is suggested until one gets comfortable with the art of meatballs.

The last thing you want to do is spend all day rolling and cooking only to find out the blend is not properly seasoned. Sauté a small patty just to be on the safe side.

Roasting meatballs is far easier than the messy, time-consuming batch frying. Elevating the meatballs on a wire rack allows the heat to circulate underneath for even browning. This is only phase one. Finish cooking meatballs in spaghetti sauce to encompass richness and juiciness.

Spaghetti and meatballs were not part of the original Italian tradition. Around the turn of the century, meatballs were added to satisfy Americans’ hunger for red meat.

In conclusion, one can see much attention goes into every bite of this global favorite.

MEATBALLS 2 1/4 cups plain panko breadcrumbs 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 3 eggs, lightly beaten 2 pounds ground beef 1 pound ground pork

6 ounces prosciutto, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups good quality Parmesan cheese, grated 4 medium cloves of garlic, minced 1 small sweet onion, minced 6 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered gelatin, dissolved in 3 tablespoons chicken stock kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 1. Place wire racks in a foil-lined rimmed baking sheets. Adjust oven racks to lower-middle and upper-middle positions and preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Combine breadcrumbs and buttermilk in large bowl and let stand. Stir occasionally to ensure even absorption.

2. Add eggs, beef, pork, prosciutto, Parmesan, garlic, onion, thyme, gelatin mixture, salt, and pepper to breadcrumb mixture. Using one’s hands, gently form 2-inch round meatballs.

3. Spray wire racks with nonstick cooking spray and place meatballs, evenly spaced, on wire racks. Roast until browned, about 30 minutes.

4. Transfer meatballs to favorite sauce and allow to simmer for at least 1 hour.

SECRET INGREDIENT: Taking a chance. “We must walk consciously only part way toward our goal and then leap in the dark to our success” … Henry David Thoreau.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL ART SHOW Family and friends of George Zaiser’s middle school students at Worcester Preparatory School were invited to a special reception Jan. 13, in the rotunda of the school’s Guerrieri Library, where the students displayed their paintings, pottery and other creative projects. (Right) Caleb McCurdy shows “Space Pirates,” a mixed media on canvas piece he created with Hanna Nechay, Staton Whaley, Julia D’Antonio and Nate Abercrombie. With McCurdy is Zaiser and his mother, Heather Melson Bahrami. (Far right) Eighth-grader Lauren Jett shows “Marvin the Vigilante,” a 24-inch by 30-inch mixed media presentation on canvas she created with Taylor Hawkins and Elio Telo.

Grand Marshals Harry and Kathy James

Irish-American Club prepares for annual St.Patty’s celebration (Feb. 17, 2012) Ocean City’s 31st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival is exactly one month away, on Saturday, March 17. Sponsored by the Delmarva Irish-American Club, this resort tradition has grown to become Maryland’s second largest St. Patrick’s Day parade and the weekend has become a seasonal kick-off for many local businesses.

The parade will feature pipe and drum bands, including the Chesapeake Caladonia Pipe and Drum Band and the Ocean City Pipe Band, several area high school marching bands led by the Stephen Decatur ensemble, and numerous festively decorated floats.

Trophies will be awarded for best marching band, best commercial float, best non-commercial float, best motorized unit, best adult marching unit, best youth marching unit, special committee award and best overall entry.

The grand marshals of this year’s parade are Harry and Kathy James.

The procession will begin at noon on 61st Street and march south on Coastal Highway to the 45th Street Shopping Center, where the reviewing and judges stand will be located.

The 45th Street Shopping Center will be once again be transformed into a lively Irish Festival complete with live entertainment, dancers, face painting, apparel and plenty of food and drink. Music will be provided by Pat O’Brennan. The freeadmission festival will begin at 10 a.m. and run until 4 p.m.

The Delmarva Irish-American Club was founded in 1980. The first membership drive resulted in 75 members; today, the membership totals more than 300 and is open to anyone who is Irish, or Irish descent or just likes things Irish. The club has awarded more than $250,000 for scholarships to local students from the proceeds of previous parades.

For more information, visit www.delmarvairish.org or call Buck Mann at 410289-6156.

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(Feb. 17, 2012) The Worcester County Commission for Women will celebrate National Women’s History Month with a luncheon on March 21, at the Clarion Resort Hotel on 101st Street in Ocean City. This year’s theme is Women’s Education, Women’s Empowerment.

The luncheon, which begins at 11 a.m., will recAndrea Barnes ognize local women whose lives exemplify exceptional vision, leadership and acts of service to the residents of Worcester County. Awards will be presented in three categories: Woman of the Year and Woman in HisEunice Sorin tory and the Women of Tomorrow. A special educator award will be announced. The 2012 honorees include students, business leaders, educators, community organizers and cultural leaders.

Andrea C. Barnes has been named the 2012 Woman of the Year for her commitment to education and significant impact on the cultural development of Worcester County. She works tirelessly to improve cultural resources for both adults and youth through her involvement with the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra.

Having retired to Ocean Pines after teaching high school English and establishing a 35-year career in real estate, Barnes was asked to join the board of the struggling Mid-Atlantic Symphony in 2003. With concern that the orchestra would disband, she initiated measures to improve the quality of the orchestra and to increase fund raising. Her philosophy, “I have never failed in anything in my life and I am not going to start now,” got her through those challenging times.

The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra has grown in stature each year. The love of classical music is shared and alive today through the dedicated efforts of Barnes.

Eunice Q. Sorin (1923-2011) will be honored as the 2012 Woman in History for her extraordinary life, worthy of celebration and remembrance. Sorin lived in Berlin for her entire life, though there were short departures for educational endeavors or the enjoyment of travel. She excelled to the top level of everything she engaged in including cosmetology, business entrepreneurship, family life, community service and philanthropy.

Known for her generosity of self, uniqueness of personality and long-lasting contributions to her community, Sorin is an inspiration to all who reside in Worcester County. Her motto, “living every day to its fullest,” is one that exemplifies her life.

Tickets for the luncheon cost $35 per person and proceeds will benefit the McGuffey Bookworm Club, a literacy reading program for elementary school students in Worcester County.

For reservations, mail checks to FWCCW, P.O. Box 1712, Berlin, Md. 21811.

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iary, Support Our Troops Foundation, Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club, OC Reef Foundation, Ocean City Power Squadron, Ocean City Parrothead Club and Worcester County 4-H Club, will also be on hand.

While the event is geared toward the recreational boater, Dorman said there are facets of the show that cater to each member of the family. Proceeds will benefit youth programs within the community, which is why the event is billed “the show that works for kids.”

“Everyone working here is a What: 29th annual volunteer,” he Seaside Boat Show said. “The OptiWhere: Ocean City mist Club is dedconvention center, icated to the youth. All of the 40th Street When: Friday, 11 money goes back a.m. to 7 p.m.; Satto the community.” urday, 10 a.m. to 7 There will be a p.m. and Sunday, $100,000 draw11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost: Adult tickets ing in the Opticost $9, children mist Club’s scholarship lot$1. Weekend pass, tery on Sunday. $15.

Only 1,500 tickets will be sold at $100 each. Tickets are almost sold out, Dorman said Monday. Remaining tickets may be purchased at the convention center. This year, three prizes will be awarded.

The first-place prize is $75,000. A $15,000 and $10,000 prize will also be awarded.

Each year, the local Optimist Club, which shares the International Optimist Club’s motto, “a friend of the youth,” raises funds to donate to area high school seniors through college scholarships.

Over the years, in excess of $1 million in college scholarships has been awarded to Worcester County graduates. Through the club’s program, more than 200 students have received college scholarships.

Scott and Mary McCurdy of North Bay Marine in Selbyville, Del., have again donated an 18-foot Sweetwater Pontoon boat with a 40-HP Honda motor. It will be given away on Sunday at the conclusion of the event.

Show hours are Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily admission costs $9 for adults and $1 for children. A weekend pass is available for $15. For more information, visit www.ocboatshow.com.

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(Feb. 17, 2012) The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites Maryland waterfowl artists to enter the 38th annual Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest.

“Proceeds from the sale of these stamps help fund waterfowl and migratory game bird projects as well as much needed research,” said Patty Allen, information & education program manager for DNR’s Wildlife & Heritage Service.

All entries must be the artist’s original work, neither copied nor duplicated from any previously published paintings, drawings, prints, or photographs of the contestant, or any other artist. Each contestant may submit up to three entries. The entry fee, signed “Agreement to Enter Form,” and entries with completed entry Identification forms attached to the back, must be received via mail by 4 p.m. on Friday, March 16 at The Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest, Friends of Patuxent, Patuxent Research Refuge/National Wildlife Visitor Center, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, Md. 20708-4027.

Entries will be judged at noon on Sunday, March 25 in conjunction with the 23rd annual Patuxent Wildlife Art Show at the National Wildlife Visitors Center in Laurel, Md. Contestants and the public are invited to attend the contest judging process. Admission is free.

For a list of species eligible for depiction and full contest rules and forms visit, dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/StampContests/DuckStamp/ContestBrochure.pdf or contact Patricia Allen, Contest Coordinator, at pallen@dnr. state.md.us or 410-260-8537.

Chamber seeking artists and crafters for Berlin events (Feb. 17, 2012) The Berlin Chamber of Commerce is seeking experienced artists and crafters to participate in upcoming events this season in downtown Berlin, a designated Arts & Entertainment District.

The events are the 18th Annual Berlin Spring Celebration, set for Saturday, April, 7; the Fifth Annual Berlin Jazz & Blues Bash on Saturday, May 5; and the 20th Annual Fiddlers Convention on Saturday, Sept. 22.

Each event is open to 20-25 experienced artists/crafters. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age. Only original art and handmade crafts will be accepted.

For more information on the events, visit www.BerlinChamber.org and click on Events. Applications are available online at www.BerlinChamber.org or by calling Olive Mawyer at 410-6414775.

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Pick up a game card at any one of the participating merchants on February 19th. All merchants will be open from 10-5. Be sure to give yourself enough time – You must visit all of the stores (in any order), gather clues, get your card validated, solve the problem, and indulge in chocolate! Then what???

Either drop your completed game card off at your last stop — Or bring it to Captain’s Galley no later than 6pm to be entered into the drawings for fabulous giveaways from all the participating merchants. Drawings will be held at 7pm, you don’t have to be present to win.

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Join the fun and stay for a great evening at Captain’s Galley. There will be dinner and sandwich specials and Happy Hour specials from 3 - 8 in the bar and of course $3 Chocolate Martinis! Reservations are suggested, please mention ‘Death by Chocolate’ when calling Captain’s Galley, 410.213.2525.

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Why stay in when there’s so much to do?

High Stakes staffers Heather, Jack, Melissa: not only good looking and beautiful, but efficient, too.

SENIOR SLANT Continued from Page 51

PHOTO COURTESY IRISH KEMP

Talk about assisted living, Delmarva is de’ place to be. As chief chef after whipping up thousands of meals over the years, my retirement goal was to stay out of the heat of the kitchen. Locals should take advantage the winter specials offered almost on a daily basis by the nonprofit organizations around town, such as downtown’s Atlantic United Methodist and St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Parish.

There’s a large variety of offers, albeit breakfast, lunch or dinner at St. Andrew Parish Center, the Elks and the Knights of Columbus. Play your cards right, and

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you’ll not only be giving yourself more relaxation time, but since the nonprofit clubs sponsor these events, there’s an outside chance of accidentally saving your soul. How great is that?

Monday through Friday, the local MAC Center offers reasonably priced lunches. Take a friend and stop by to check out the monthly menu and the amenities offered, including computer update lessons at this absolutely free membership club at 41st Street and bay, just a wee bit north of the convention center. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Why stay home and watch the boob tube’s endless supply of inane shows when you are offered a chance to dine out almost every day of the week? Which reminds me, have you checked out absolutely free Tuesday morning bingo at McDonald’s on 123rd Street? New in town? Don’t be shy, be the first to say “hi.”

The affable group at the St. Andrew Center’s Mia Fratello sketti dinner said the food was delicious and the chance to share bread and chat with neighbors on that cold, blustery day was worth the effort.

Coming up, the annual Paczki dance — also referred to as a “Bal” by the Polish, of course — on Saturday, Feb. 18, at St. Andrew Parish Center. Tickets cost $20.

Beer and refreshments provided. For tickets, or more info about this fun club’s mega activities, call Helen Subkowiak at 410-723-2639 or Sue Frankowski at 410250-8625. A word to the wise: if you’re Polish or Slavic descent, join the club.

Congregating, meditating, facilitating or just out participating at events around town, I found Cal Hook and Naomi, Angie Watts, Rob and Carol Robinson, Billy Shorts, Gary and Ann Distler, Ed and Carlee Holson, Martha and Gary, Pete and Kathy Weaver, Dean and Bernie Vilsack, Betty Stiemly, Jack and Pat Funk, Ann Cooley, Carroll Chaney and Dolores, of course. Many happy returns to February birthday kids, Joan Haffer, Carroll Wagner, Ruth Biller, Rick Hansen, Jan McSwain, Tom Hannon, Georgia Winiecki, Julie Stricker and this old broad.

And then there were two! Five o’clock somewhere, mega talented musicians, almost live Bobby Burns and Bob Hughes are entertaining patrons at Harpoon Hanna’s, High Stakes, The Cove, Mia Fratello’s and at private events. What a great way to celebrate all auspicious ocassions. These baby boomers know all your favorite tunes, from ’40s to the ’90s. Socializing and exercising, that’s what it’s all about. Trust me, guys, we’ll be there if you’ll be there.

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Tickets for Springfest headline acts available now (Feb. 17, 2012) Springfest will celebrate spring and the upcoming summer season Thursday through Sunday, May 3-5, with food, live entertainment and unique arts and crafts in and around four big top tents at the south end of Ocean City’s famous Boardwalk.

The resort’s 22nd annual Springfest will serve up a continuous variety of musical performances on two stages throughout the event. Admission to the four-day event is free. All entertainment is free with the exception of the headline acts.

Tickets are now on sale for country star Loretta Lynn, ’80s sensations Eddie Money and Survivor, and the Fabulous Hubcaps, all of whom will headline the entertainment.

The Fabulous Hubcaps, one of the nation’s most sought after oldies and classic rock show bands, will return to the Springfest stage Thursday, May 3, at 7 p.m. Tickets for this show cost $5 and $10.

Loretta Lynn will perform at 8 p.m.

Friday, May 4. Her instantly recognizable delivery is one of the greatest countrymusic voices in history. As millions who read her 1976 autobiography or saw its Oscar-winning 1980 film treatment are aware, Lynn is a “Coal Miner’s Daughter” with a string of top hits. Tickets for this show range from $25 to $55.

Eddie Money and Survivor will take the stage at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 5.

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Tickets for this show range from $20 to $45.

Tickets for all three shows are on sale at the Ocean City Convention Center Box Office on 40th Street. Box office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets are also available at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800551-7328.

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Fri 17: The Asphalt Surfers Live!

Sat 18: Rick & Regina Live!

Coming Soon: March Madness Live!

Daytona 500 On The 135” Big Screen Live!

Watch your favorite NCAA Basketball Game Here at Johnny’s

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HOOP SHOOTERS T.J. Bescak and Emily Stitely, third-graders at Showell Elementary, earned first and second place, respectively, in a Hoop Shoot competition at Worcester Prep. Bescak moved on to compete at the Salvation Army in Salisbury.

SEASIDE ATTENDS PRAYER BREAKFAST The staff and middle school students of Seaside Christian Academy attended the 22nd Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prayer Breakfast, held Jan. 26, at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel on 101st Street. The students enjoyed the presentation by retired Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin and many students purchased autographed copies of his book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Never Surrender.â&#x20AC;?

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Worcester students named toWor-Wic Comm. College dean’s list (Feb. 17, 2012) A total of 663 Wor-Wic Community College students have been recognized for superior performance by being named to the dean’s list for the recently completed fall semester.

Dr. Stephen L. Capelli, vice president for academic and student affairs, has sent letters of congratulations to the students who maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while taking six or more credit hours during the fall semester. Formal recognition is also recorded on each student’s official college transcript.

WORCESTER COUNTY n Berlin: Karen Bargar, Brandi Bell, Andrew Berges, Jared Bordeau, Tristan Boyle, Rebecca Bright, Brooke Brittingham, Dean Bush, Tatsiana Charvinskaya, Bethany Cheeks, Katelyn Clark, Benjamin Coleman-Rammer, Travis Comegys, Wesley Cooper, Timothy Coyle, Colleen

Cruice, Hillary Daye, Michelle DeMarco, Jamie Dressel, Janet Farley, Angela Finecey, Nicholas Forsuth, Nathan Gillin, Robert Gray, Trevor Greenawalt, Colleen Hahn, Nancy Haines, Kirsten Hawkins, Logan Helmuth, Anna Hobbs, Leah Izzett, James Janis, Jill Jenkins, Thomas Kansler Jr., Christine Keiper, Robert Kennard, Mark Kiefer, Maria Kimball, Casey Kloch, Valerie Kramer, Majdi Labwam, Eric Lamdin, Ashlie Landphier, David Lewis, Dillon Lucas, Victoria Mattingly, Kelsey McCarthy, Sean McHugh, Jeff Messick, Tonya Morris, Mary Myers, Daniel Norris, Jeffrey Oshaben, Michelle Peeples, Annmarie Pendleton, Mark Peterson, Renee Raffensberger, Kevin Reynolds, James Roach Jr., Claudine Rodriguez-Helvig, Tyler Rolig, Brian Sandow, Ryan Sasscer, Michelle Sebok, Mary Sheirburn, Anna Smith, Jake Southards, Grant Spurrier, Chet Stottle-

myer, Angela Stouffer, Ryan Sullivan, Hanan Taha, Candice Timmons, Patricia Tull, Michelle Wendler, Claire Wheaton, Danielle White, Shannon White, Sylwia Wisniewska and Julia Wynne. n Bishopville: William Cannon IV, Lindsey Drew, Cody Forrest, Brian Green, Michelle Hernandez, Morgan Iacona, James Moses, Karen Quillin, Lori Redman, Karen Tinus and Toni Wilde. n Girdletree: Juanita Purnell. n Ocean City: Olga Ambarova, Anamaria Barabas, Frank Benvenuto, Genie Blake, Mariya Borulenkova, Theresa Boulanger, Channel Chaplin, Natalie Cheng, Evelyn Cordner, Ashley Dickinson, Hanna Dubavaya, Erika Elder, Kaitlin Engel, Liliya Flores, Lauren Glick, Donald Harris, Viktoryia Horn, Sarah Iskander, Haytham Issa, Liudmila Khokha, Paul Leung, Dzmitry Lobach, Alena Marshall, Daria Martynova, Andrea

Matrona, Madeline Miller, Nicole Mumford, Viktoriia Omelianchuk, Xeniya Patterson, Christy Reynolds, Laura Rones, Daria Sementsova, Kayla Straley and Brett Wiley. n Pocomoke City: Christopher Allen, Rachel Cross, Karen Hasty-Taylor, Angel Haynie, Laura Hopkins, Lacy Hudson, Sara Insley, Danielle Miller, Deyonna Parker, Angela Schoenborn, Jamie Tawes, Raymond Thompson and Cindi Verges. n Snow Hill: Kevin Armstrong, Frances Boender, Mallory Cropper, Ryan Cropper, Ashley Davis, Colby Gebhardt, Elizabeth Gravenor, Dina Karpf, Ronakbhai Patel, Mary-Ellan Pruitt, Shenelle Robins, Yvette Rode, Bryan Schuster and Meigan Tidd. n Stockton: Nicole Elliott and Frances Thornton. n Whaleyville: Chelsea West and Graham West.

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Own a piece of Ocean City history.

This condo is part of this charming home was built in 1929 and first opened as a Gentlemen's Club..

Fenced front yard. Just a block from the Boardwalk and the beach.

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Large oceanside townhome with totally redone kitchen, flooring and furniture. Granite counters, new tile floors and carpet, upgraded cabinets, Duradek on master deck, like new appliances. MLS#472594

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Beautiful custom built home located on a 1/2 acre magnificently maintained lot. This home features 3 BR, 2 BA large eat in kitchen, spacious living room with trey ceilings and wood stove. Den or office area with bay window. MLS#471856.

Call Phyllis Fennessy at 443-880-7176 B ISHOPVILLE , MD 385,000

Beautiful, lovingly maintained 3 BR, 2 BA home. Full windows across back of house provide a gorgeous long view of the pond, and bring great natural light into the living area .Open floor plan. MLS#476338

Call Rosie Beauclair at 410-251-0321

Extra Large corner Carriage Home with finished basement, bonus room, wet bar and huge loft. Like new with many upgrades. Cathedral ceiilings, ceiling fans throughout screened porch, 1st floor master.

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Call Pam Wadler at 410-726-6125 OCEAN PINES - WATERFRONT $679,000

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Call Linda Westerside at 302-745-2164 O CEAN C ITY $319,000

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Beautiful custom built home.

Spacious one level - split floor plan provides perfect living. Home features a large living room, spacious kitchen w/custom cabinets and bright breakfast room, formal dinining room. #475260

Adorable, immaculate Key West style cottage on pilings. Four parking spaces under home, outside enclosed shower, lots of storage, boat launch, a short bike ride to the beach, quiet community.

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Price Reduction! This unit features a wonderful enclosed balcony for year round oceanfront living. Located at the Pyramid, this nicely maintained unit has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths.

Unit has newer HVAC, stove.

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Beautiful one story waterfront contemporary home features 4 bedroom, 2 baths. Open floor plan with tile floors, gas fireplace. Located on the St. Martin River in Harbor Village section. MLS#469166.

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Beautiful well maintained 3 bath 2 bed one story contemporary rancher. Features include an attractive multipurpose entry area with hardwood floor, a spacious kitchen with breakfast bar, a great room with fireplace. MLS#476577

Call Jack Tellman at 443-614-0138 O CEAN P INES $309,900

Call Marilyn Bushnell at 410-422-0013 T HE P YRAMID $280,000

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Attractive 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Cape Cod home, features a quiet & private setting. Spacious Living room w/fireplace and large kitchen/dining combo. First floor master bedroom and attached garage. MLS#476103

Great first floor unit in bayfront C building at the always popular Our Place at the Beach condo complex.

Spectacular water and sunset views,freshly painted,nice updates, easy steps to the wonderful pool MLS#475694

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Spiral staircase up to a large bedroom with two double beds.

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Looks can be deceiving and you won't want to miss this! This well maintained home offers great living space with a living room, dining room (currently being used as a pool room), breakfast area.

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Drastically reduced! Nestled in a quiet community, 4 mi from the beach is this beautiful remodeled3BR, 2BA home -featuring a bright/sunny 3 season room; movein condition. MLS#470111

Enjoy an Ocean City inlet & Assateague Island view - within walking distance to the boardwalk, amusements and the beach. You can have it all. MLS#475157

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Nicely maintained Contemporary home on Golf Course Lot. Spacious cleared lot with trails leading to golf course. Serene setting w/large rear deck. Open airy livingroom with gas fireplace and built-ins and skylights.

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This waterfront two bedroom, 1 1/2 bath short sale is a 2 block walk to the beach. Some recent replacements include siding, windows, tile floors. MLS#475936

Three bedroom, 2 bath and den Borderlinks unit overlooking 9th hole. Downstairs deck and upstairs balcony have beautiful golf course views. 1400 sf. 11 ft cedar lined ceilings. MLS#476496.

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Open Houses: Sunday February 19 - Noon to 3 p.m.

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Happy Presidents Day! Monday February 20, 2012

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Saturday. Building materials, appliances, doors, windows, cabinets, vanities, fixtures and furniture. Cash and checks accepted. Proceeds used to fund home construction on Flower Street in Berlin. Habitat also looking for gently used items for use in future sales. Contact: ocres@verizon.net.

FRIDAY, FEB. 17 SEASIDE BOAT SHOW 2012 — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Approximately 350 boats, more than 140 exhibitors and 50 boat dealers, as well as bass boats and accessory show specials. Admission costs $9 or $15 for weekend pass.

Sponsored by Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club.

Info: www.ocboatshow.com.

CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP — Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., in Ocean City, 9-11 a.m. Focus on watercolors. Register: 410-5249433.

BERLIN BOOK OF THE MONTH — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 1 p.m. Featuring “Of Love and Other Demons” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Call Lisa Outten Stant for more information on adult programs at the Worcester County Library, 410632-3970.

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.

SATURDAY, FEB. 18 SEASIDE BOAT SHOW 2012 — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Approximately 350 boats, more than 140 exhibitors and 50 boat dealers, as well as bass boats and accessory show specials. Ad-

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HAPPY 100 DAYS! Robert Webb, a kindergarten student at Buckingham Elementary School in Berlin, celebrates the 100th day of school by creating a three-dimensional marshmallow object.

mission costs $9 or $15 for weekend pass.

Sponsored by Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club.

Info: www.ocboatshow.com.

pancakes, two eggs and two bacon slices for $5. Coffee included. Bloody Marys and mimosas cost $3. Info: 410-524-8196.

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

BUILDING MATERIALS SALE — Habitat for Humanity, Worcester County, 310 E. Market St., Snow Hill, 8 a.m. to noon. Every first and third

‘LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST: REDEFINING YOURSELF’ — Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 9:30-11 a.m. Program for widowed, divorced or separated women. Featuring licensed dietician Linda Yarnall-Gibbs, Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator Mimi Dean and certified professional coach Jami Vlachos. Continental breakfast served. RSVP: 410208-1272 or f.daly@mchsi.com. Info: 410-641-8299 or 410-251-2886.

RAVENS ROOST 44 DANCE — Ocean City Elks Lodge Hall, 137th Street, bayside, 7-11 p.m.

Music by Tranzfusion. Tickets, which include beer, chips and cash bar, may be purchased for $25 by calling Mary Kendall, 302-236-9617 or Ron Apperson, 302-436-4790. All profits benefit local charities.

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Continued from Page 69 BOGO DAY — Atlantic United Methodist Church Thrift Shop, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Buy one, get one free. Adult and children’s clothing, household items, books and collectibles. Info: 410-289-4458.

SUNDAY, FEB. 19 SEASIDE BOAT SHOW 2012 — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Approximately 350 boats, more than 140 exhibitors and 50 boat dealers, as well as bass boats and accessory show specials. Admission costs $9 or $15 for weekend pass.

Sponsored by Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club.

Info: www.ocboatshow.com.

GRANVILLE TRIMPER PANCAKE BREAKFAST Ocean View American Grill, 1601 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 8 a.m. to noon. Cost is $7 for adults, those 4 and younger eat free. Info: ocdowntownassociation@verizon.net or Lisa Parks, 410262-5911.

MONDAY, FEB. 20 HAND DANCING — House of Welsh, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick, Del. Free lessons from 6-7 p.m., open dancing 7-10 p.m. No cover charge. Info: DC Hand Dance Club, 302-5410728.

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. 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 challenges, successes and setbacks of coping with any diagnosis (depression, ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, etc.) and their symptoms.

Info: 443-523-2153 or NAMIMDLS@gmail.com.

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS Delmarva Sweet Adeline Chorus, under the direction of Carol Ludwig, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, White Horse Park.

Women interested in learning about, or singing in, a barbershop format welcome. Info: 410208-4171.

TUESDAY, FEB. 21 ‘SIGN AND DANCE’ WITH KATHY MACMILLAN Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 410-641-0650 at 10:30 a.m., and Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 410-957-0878 at 4 p.m. Program for children, ages 4 and older, and their parents to learn basic sign language through stories, music and activities.

ROHLIGRAPHY — Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 2 p.m. Learn the art of Rohligraphy, a unique spin on the art of calligraphy. Register: 410-957-0878. Call Lisa Outten Stant for more information on adult programs at the Worcester County Library, 410-632-3970.

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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22 STORY TIME — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes, finger plays, music and crafts for children ages 3-5. Info: 410-524-1818.

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER — Community Church at Ocean Pines, Family Life Center, 11227 Racetrack Road, 4-7 p.m. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, applesauce and beverage. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 4-12 and free to children 3 and younger.

Tickets available at the door. Proceeds benefit the youth mission trip in June. Info: Louise Lassiter, 410-430-0284.

BEYOND BASICS: SKILL-BUILDING COMPUTER CLASS — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Feb. 22 and 29, 8 a.m. Two-part course designed for those who have completed the introduction class. Further work on Microsoft Word, Internet exploration, online purchasing and banking are covered. Advance registration required by calling 410-208-4014. Call Lisa Outten Stant for more information on adult programs at the Worcester County Library, 410-632-3970.

WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING — Worcester County Board of Education, 6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, 5-7 p.m. Open to the public and women of all ages are encouraged to attend.

Info: 410-208-2569 or 410-707-6521.

SHIRLEY’S EASY GOURMET — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Shirley Martelo will take stress out of entertaining by offering easy recipes. Call Lisa Outten Stant for more information on adult programs at the Continued on Page 72

WINNER! Computer Repair 101 is an after-school club offered at Stephen Decatur Middle School. Community partner Michael Corcoran, left, works with students to teach them how to fix broken computers. Recently, Andrew Jenkins, a seventh-grader, won an iPod shuffle for correctly diagnosing a computer’s malfunction.

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Info: www.delmarvahanddancing.com, info@delmarvahanddancing.com or 302-934-7951.

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PROJECT LEAD THE WAY: BIOMEDICAL — Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 6 p.m. Informational session about biomedical program offered at Worcester Technical High School. Students in grades 7 and 8 and their families encouraged to attend. Biomedical/PLTW is open to 20 students in grade 9 through an application process to the STEM Academy in grade 8. There will be light refreshments and door prizes. Info: 410-632-3970.

2012 JOB FAIR — Stephen Decatur High School, 9913 Seahawk Road, Berlin, 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendor sign up: Kim Hudson, sdhshudson@gmail.com or 410-641-4410.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 6 p.m. Open to anyone who has lost a friend or loved one to suicide.

Free of charge. Info: 410-629-0164 or www.jessespaddle.org.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 7-8 p.m. The group gathers the fourth Wednesday of each month.

Pre-registration is not necessary. Info: Pastoral Care Services, 410-641-9725 or gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org.

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LITTLE BLACK DRESS FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON — Clarion Crystal Ballroom, 101st Street in Ocean City, 10:30 a.m. Lunch and show at noon. Tickets cost $40. RSVP: 443880-7795, 443-695-5044 or Madalainehow@gmail.com by Feb. 15.

CARDIAC ISSUES — Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place at Gull Creek Assisted Living, 1 Meadow St., Berlin, 2-3 p.m.

Jenny Taylor, RN will discuss cardiac issues.

Info: 410-641-3171.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES — Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin. Imposition of Ashes with prayer and meditation, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Service of Repentance and Ashes, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

BINGO — 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.

THURSDAY, FEB. 23 WORLD OF PERCUSSION WITH DOC GIBBS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m.

Featuring Philadelphia native Doc Gibbs, music director for Emeril Live Show. Funky rhythms and

DELMARVA HAND DANCING CLUB — Meets every Wednesday at Skyline Bar & Grille at The Fenwick Inn, 138th Street and Coastal Highway

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AUMC SOUP SALE — Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homemade sandwiches, soups and biscuits and homemade desserts. Carry-out available. Call: 410-289-7430.

STORY TIME — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes, finger plays, music and crafts for children ages 3-5.

Info: 410-208-4014.

YOUNG AND RESTLESS: ‘CERAMIC ANIMAL PAINTING’ — Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 11 a.m. Songs, art, games and activities for children ages 3-5. Register: 410-632-3495.

WORCESTER COUNTY BRANCH NAACP MEETING — Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. “Your Presence Will Make A Difference.”

FIRESIDE CHAT — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 3 p.m. Take a book you’ve enjoyed or one that you want to discuss. Get ideas for new authors to try. Call Lisa Outten Stant for more information on adult programs at the Worcester County Library, 410-632-3970.

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SIMPLE SUPPER — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, last Wednesday of each month, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults, $2 for children 11 and younger. Reservations: 410-524-7994.

LENTEN STUDY: FINAL WORDS FROM THE CROSS — Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, Mondays, Feb. 27 through April 2, 6:30-8 p.m. Pastor Ron Schatz leading. Refreshments served. Info: 410-6411137.

THE NOOK THRIFT SHOP — Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Accepting donations of gently worn

SONS OF ITALY IN OCEAN CITY — Fraternal organization for men and women. Meets the first Thursday of each month, September through

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ONGOING EVENTS

BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Clarion Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, 47 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410524-0649; or www.beachsingles.org.

REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WORCESTER COUNTY MEETING AND LUNCHEON — Captains Table, third floor Marriott, 2 15th St., Ocean City. Doors open 10:30 a.m., meeting at 11 a.m., lunch at noon and speaker at 12:30 p.m. Speaker will be Cathy Keim, secretary and

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treasurer of Election Integrity Maryland, a new non-profit dedicated to the promotion of public confidence in the integrity of local, state and federal elections. Reservations: Bev Bigler, 410208-6018 or cwcandlewood@mchsi.com; deadline is Feb. 21.

WILDLIFE EXPERT TO SPEAK — The Globe, 12 Broad St., Berlin, 5-6 p.m. Dr. Ron Gutberlet, an associate professor of biological sciences at Salisbury University, will showcase unique photos of Delmarva’s birds, reptiles and amphibians and discuss population status and habitat needs.

Dinner and refreshments available during the presentation. Reservations: 410-641-0784.

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FREE TAX PREPARATION — AARP will be offering free tax preparation beginning Feb. 2 throughout the county. Reservations are required for each location. To set up an appointment, call 410-213-1608. Services will be available Mondays at the Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and March 13 at the MAC Center, 107 E. Market St., in Snow Hill.

To schedule an appointment at the MAC Center, call 410-632-1277. Tax services will also be offered Thursdays at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church at 10301 Coastal Highway, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays at the Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Race Track Road, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and at the Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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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-MCAE / 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 / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. Open Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon.

■ 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-AE-DIS / 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 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

■ 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 / $ / VMC / No reservations required / Italian cold cuts pizza, sandwiches and subs for lunch and dinner.

■ DOUGH ROLLER, 4 Ocean City locations / DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Children’s menu / OC’s favorite family restaurant for more than 30 years. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Award-winning fresh dough pizza is our specialty. Highway locations: 41st and 70th streets. Boardwalk stores: South Division and Third streets.

■ 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 overstuffed 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 410-524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside.

■ 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.

■ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES, 64th Street, Ocean City 410-723-4411 / White Marlin Mall, West Ocean City 410-213-1477 / www.fiveguys. com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Award-winning eatery known for its fresh, juicy burgers and tasty hot dogs with a choice of more than a dozen free toppings. Add a generous pile of fresh-cut french fries and you know why Five Guys is an area favorite!

■ 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-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round.

■ HAWAIIAN CRAB BAR & GRILL, 37314 Lighthouse Road, Selbyville, Del. 302-4369800 / facebook.com/ HawaiianCrab / $-$$ / VMC-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.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-

food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads.

■ HIGH STAKES BAR & GRILL, Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 / $-$$ / V-MAE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live entertainment.

■ HOOTERS OF OCEAN CITY, 123rd Street, Ocean City 410-250-7081 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / World-famous Hooters girls invite you to 123rd Street bayside. Open seven days a week. There is nothing better than watching the big game on our new LCD flat screen TVs, while enjoying our world-famous wings and washing them down with a cocktail or cold draft beer. Our more-than-a-mouthful burger speaks for itself. Soups, salads, sandwiches and a variety of seafood choices.

■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Proud to have Chef Shawn Reese creating beach-inspired dishes in both oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breaker’s Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open yearround and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends.

■ HOUSE OF WELSH, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 1-800-311-2707 / www.houseofwelsh.net / $, $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Specializing in steaks and seafood. Open daily. Happy hour all day and night. Entertainment Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Casual attire.

■ 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.

■ JIMMY’S KITCHEN, Ocean Bay Plaza, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-2423 / $ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Start your day with a little sunshine! Great diner-style food at reasonable prices. Fast, friendly service. Serving breakfast and lunch, 6:30 a.m.-till.

■ 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-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / The place for ribs since 1981. Familyfriendly 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 410-2896635 / $-$$ / 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

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■ 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-can-eat seafood buffet, a la carte menu and carryout 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. All-youcan-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. Late-night 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, 4-6 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 / Old World saloon-type feel, Whisker’s is famous for its Certified Angus® burgers and delicious casual fare, as well as its entertaining atmosphere and photo lined walls of famous and infamous “whiskers.” Enjoy flat screen TVs to watch your favorite sports. Open year-round, 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., serving lunch and dinner daily. Happy hour every day 4-7 p.m. Nightly food specials.

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Downtown OC Hotel now hiring Houseman, Housekeeping and Front Desk. Apply online at: TheHotelMonteCarlo.com.

Excavator Operator - Needed in OC area, SHA work, good scale pay, valid driver’s lic. needed, exp. req’d. Call 1-800760-7325 or email resume to arlene@imageasphalt.com.

Barrett Chevrolet Inc. Title Clerk Needed w/exp. Knowledge of other office duties req’d. Excellent hours, medical insurance & pension plan.

Apply in person - ask for John McTernan.

Looking For Hair Stylist, Barbers and Nail Technicians. New full-service salon in WOC. Booth rental or percentage available. Call 410-507-8390.

YR, 1BR/1BA Apt. Berlin area.

Partially furnished. All utilities incl. W/D. No smoking or pets. $875/mo. Call 410-430-5819.

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Assistant Managers Wanted

Join the team of Home Instead Senior Care’s newest office in Berlin by providing non-medical homecare to seniors. Hiring experienced caregivers & CNA’s. Must have vehicle & pass background check. Call 410-641-0902 (M-F 9am-5pm)

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.

Customer Service/ Office Assistant Feb. thru oct. Skills: detail oriented, organized, self motivated, knowledge of Word, Excel, Mac skills a plus. Positive attitude a MUST. Fenwick Island. Send resume and cover letter to Kebbie: info@HitTheDeckPatio.com or fax: 480393-5964.

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Hair Stylist With Book & Great Attitude Excellent Opportunity for the Right Person.

Full-Time, Year Round Positions

410-213-1122 or 410-603-3194

Now Hiring Full-Time, Year Round

Servers Line Cooks Bartenders

Über Bagels & Deli: 126th St. Baker needed. Need mature/responsible individual for critical role-baking. Exp. pref. but will train right person. 4:30am start time.

Apply online www.uberbagels.com Position Available for Carpenter’s Helper, experience necessary. MUST have a valid driver’s license. Apply in person. 410-352-5681, Ext. 100.

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.

Hotel Housekeeping Supervisor Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Disability Insurance and 401K Plan.

Please apply in person at 2800 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, Md. 410-289-1100

Apply within at Smitty McGee’s or submit application online at www.smittymcgees.com www.oceancitytoday.net

Come Join Our Winning Team!

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.

Kitchen Help Wanted Competitive Pay, Great Working Environment

Open Interviews held Sat. & Sun. 11-2pm

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Employment Opportunities: Servers, Line Cook, Food Runners, Pool Attendants (seasonal) and Banquet Housestaff Sous Chef We are hiring a working Sous Chef for our beautiful ocean front restaurant. Successful candidate must have a minimum of three years experience in a high volume restaurant and excellent employment references. We offer the opportunity to work with talented Chef’s as well as excellent benefits and salary (commensurate with experience). Qualified applicants, forward resume with salary requirements to:

Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept.

10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V

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.

Legal Secretary - Busy Ocean City law firm has an immediate opening for a motivated, organized legal secretary. Experience in preparation of legal documents including litigation forms and collection matters. Proficiency in word processing, written and oral communication skills necessary. Please send resumé to: P.O. Box 739, Ocean City, Md 21843.

PT Salesperson: NOC. Jewelry Store. Must be flexible for different hours, incl. weekends.

References required. Apply weekends at Ideas Unlimited, 2nd Floor, Clarion Hotel, 10100 Coastal Hwy., OC.

Restaurant Manager for high volume Ocean City restaurant.

Proficiency in computer marketing applications, Digital dining POS system a plus.

Experience in all phases of restaurant operation. Salary, benefits, bonus for upbeat, positive, people-oriented individual.

Send resume to: PO Box 838, Ocean City, Md. 21843

Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842

Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.

The Fenwick Inn Hotel, located at 138th St. in Ocean City, Maryland is hiring for both full time and part time front desk positions. Ideal candidate has customer service experience and enjoys working with the public. Please apply in person or email resume to info@fenwickinn.com

Care Manager for Brandywine Senior Living in Selbyville, Del. For more information, or to apply, please visit: Brandycare.com/careers.

We are looking for experienced hotel front desk clerks and reservationists. Ability to manage multiple properties a must.

Must be able to work all shifts, weekends and holidays.

E-mail resume to: duran.showell@carouselhotel.com or come in and complete an application at the front desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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Johnny’s Pizza Delivery Drivers Needed Call 410-430-1746

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OC Summer Rental - Waterfront Single Family Beach House w/boat/dockage. 3BR/ 2BA. Newly renovated/remodeled. $16,000 + utilities + security deposit. Full payment req’d before move-in. May 15th thru Sept. 16th. No smoking or pets.

Call 410-726-8611.

Y/R WOC Newly renovated, 2BR/2BA Apartments for rent. $850/mo. 410-213-1900 or 410726-7965.

YR Ocean Pines Furn., 3/4 BR, 2 1/2 BA, W/D, DW, 1 car garage. Available immed. $1200/mo. + utilities + sec. dep. No smoking or pets.

Call 240-381-9112.

Ocean Pines Room for Rent $400 a month. 1/2 mile from Casino. No smoking or pets.

410-812-3202.

Ocean City YR 139th Street Bayside. 1BR/2BA Unfurnished Condo. No Pets. No Smoking. $750/month + utilities and sec. deposit. Call Larry 410-2502700.

2BR/1BA Apartment $725 a month + utilities. Must have references. 443-664-2992 or 410-289-5335.

Rooms For Rent! Sm. rms. $85 / Lg. rms. $100 / Jumbo Eff. $150. Furnished and all utilities and cable TV included. Call 410-430-1746.

WOC…Silver Point Lane…Year Round (or seasonal) 4 bdrm-2 bath Home w/yard, sunroom, gas fireplace, large kitchen, $1350/mo. Call 410-213-8090.

Summer Rental 312 Sunset Dr. Newly remodeled. 2BR/1.5BA. New appliances. Large new kitchen. Large living room.

May 10-Sept. 10. $12,000.

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RENTALS

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Store For Rent - 12th St. Steps from the boardwalk.

500 sq. ft. 443-783-0469

Summer Seasonal Rentals from $5500. Winter and year round rentals available from $700 monthly. Resort Rentals, 4600 Coastal Hwy. 410-5240295.

Warehouse Space in Bishopville 1500 sq.ft., 18’ high ceilings, bath & 200 amp service.

3,500 sq.ft. 3 units each of 1867 sq.ft. Warehouse/ Office space available.

443-497-4200

2000 Hurricane Deck Boat 24’ Fun Deck Sport, 130 Honda outboard, $5000. Call Rich 410430-2365.

Season Firewood, 1/2 cord $75, cord $145, 3 loads at $475 (this is close to 4 cords) Delivered. Call at anytime, 7 days a week. 302-841-5850 and ask for Roy.

YR North Ocean Pines 3BR/ 2BA. Tastefully furnished. CA, W/D, dishwasher. On quiet street. $995/mo. Includes some utilities. Please call 410579-1163.

Ocean Pines 5BR/2BA with Garage on cul-de-sac. All appliances, electric heat pump and CAC. $1200 + utilities. Call Nancy 443-235-2556.

Country Cabin: 2BR/1BA. Gas heat, W/D. No pets. Berlin/OP area. $750/month, year round.

410-430-0587.

High School Seniors! Beach Week units available. Hotel Rooms, Apartments and Houses, great variety from 2 to 12 persons. Low deposit and easy payment plans. Call 1-877-6276667 (1-877-ocrooms) for details or visit our Web site at www.ocrooms.com.

High School Seniors Rooms & Apts. Weekly rate starting at $349. 10% Discount with mentioning of this ad. Call 443-6642379.

Furnished Winter Condo, large 2 story, 3BR/2BA, bayside OC. W/D, DW, off street parking. No pets. $700/mo. + util.

Sec. dep. Call Sandy, 201-4101094 or 201-288-0500 x230.

Selbyville. 3BR/2.5 BA. Off street parking. W/D, Dishwasher, C/A. Lawn care included. $900/month. Call 302236-4344.

Winter Rental

Available Now-April 1.

312 Sunset Dr. 2BR/1.5BA, newly remodeled, big kitchen/ living area. $200/wk. incl. util.

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WINTER RENTAL

Oyster Harbor YR House.

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

Rental Starting at $900 a month in Berlin. Call Bunting Realty, Inc. 410-641-3313.

Year Round Rentals in Ocean City, Ocean Pines and Salisbury. Please call 410-524-0900 or visit our Web site at: www.oceancityresortproperties.com.

ROOMMATES ROOMMATES Rooms For Rent! Sm. rms. $85 / Lg. rms. $100 / Jumbo Eff. $150. Furnished and all utilities and cable TV included. Call 410-430-1746.

REAL ESTATE

WOC 1000 Square Foot

REAL ESTATE

Home with Garage on onehalf acre. Move-in condition.

Showell School district. Just Reduced, $168,000. Howard Martin Realty, 410-352-5555.

Salisbury Near Wor-Wic. 2BR, Mobile. New windows and carpet. Beautiful. $29,000 cash.

Lot rent only $250 a month.

Howard Martin Realty. 410352-5555.

LOTS & ACREAGE LOTS & ACREAGE

For Sale - Lge. private fenced residential lot on Old Bridge Rd. No HOA. Price reduced. Convenient to Worcester Cty. boat ramp, shopping, schools and restaurants. Call 410-603-4300.

COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL

Self-Storage Units on Route 50. Various sizes starting at $85 a month. 800 sq.ft. starting at $325 a month. Call Bill 301537-5391.

Upscale Mid-town Office Space in O.C. for Lease.

Flexible floor plan.

From 650 to 5,150 sq. ft.

Call Brian 443-880-2225

Executive Office

We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-524-7700 www.holidayoc.com

Two Units Available Rt. 50 in West Ocean City.

1,800 sq.ft. Office/Retail Space 1,728 sq.ft. Office/Retail Space 443-497-4200 FOR RENT: West OC Office/ Warehouse, 1000 sq. ft., $450 per month. 443-235-4851

Herring Creek Professional Center 2,000 sq. ft.

Yearly & Seasonal Rentals

Teal Marsh Rt. 611, across from Food Lion.

Office/Retail/Other. Now only $900/month. 1400sf.

Ocean Pines Mini Plaza, next to Parts Plus.

Great location, many uses.

Rent reduced to $900/month.

Call Dale, 443-736-5589 or e-mail dale@ocrooms.com

Roommate Wanted to share newly remodeled Condo in North Ocean City. 3BR/2BA, W/D, central air/heat. $350/mo. + 1/3 utilities. 305-305-1111.

$150 A WEEK Avail ‘til April 1st. Blue Turtle Apts. on 57th St. Oceanside.

Includes 2BR/1BA, fully furn, ktch, lvg rm. All Utils. Incl. No pets. No smoking inside. Two person max. 18+ only. $150 sec. dep. 410-422-4780

Beauty Salon/Barber Shop/ Spa Location in Teal Marsh Plaza, Rt. 611, across from Food Lion. 1400sf. Will build to suit. Rent varies depending on build out requirements. Starting at $900/month.

Call Dale at 443-736-5589 or dale@ocrooms.com.

Heat/AC, alarm system, telephone system with phones, wired for Internet, 4-offices, 2-bathrooms, full kitchen, 2-reception areas, storage area with build in cabinets.

Many extras.

Call 443-880-3791

Office and Warehouse Heat and AC. $600 per month.

443-880-3791

SERVICES SERVICES House Sitter Available. Ocean City resident with references.

Available March 1st. Call Rex 301-254-9865 cell.

Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service. 410-352-5555.

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Call Michael “Montego Mike” Grimes

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108 S. Ocean Drive • Ocean City, MD

800-745-5988 • 410-250-3020

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

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

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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!

FEBRUARY 17, 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

FULL CIRCLE POWER PLAY

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

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

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

Sunday - Thursday 5-7 pm

1/2 Price Dinner Menu Entrees Specials Excluded

$9.95 & $12.95 Dinner Specials 5-10pm

THURSDAY Lobster Lunacy 5-7pm 1 lb. Lobster $16.95

BREAKFAST BUFFET Saturday 7am-10:30am Adults $10.95 • Children 4-12 $7.95 3 & Under FREE

$5.95 LUNCH SPECIALS 11am-2pm

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS 4-7 pm $5.50 - $7.00 Food Specials

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