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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Feb. 10, 2017) Though salary negotiations are still underway, and formal approval is not expected until Feb. 21, Worcester County Public Schools Superintendent Lou Taylor and Finance Officer Vince Tolbert presented the school board with the draft budget for fiscal year 2018
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Continued from Page 1 local share of teacher pensions. “The biggest change is the $500,000 for capital improvements,” Taylor said. “We’ve gone eight or nine years without, and I’ve talked with the commissioners and agreed to go down this road.” Taylor said these projects were one-time needs, and wouldn’t represent ongoing commitments by the county. Taylor said several projects have already been identified, and it was time to begin chipping away at these improvements. Potentially offsetting those expenses is an increase in state funding of about $100,000, and an increase to maintenance of effort funds of almost $2.4 million. Counties in Maryland are required to spend at least as much on education as they did in the previous fiscal year, in a concept called “maintenance of effort.” The state enacted the rule because of past efforts by several counties, including neighboring Wicomico, to close budget shortfalls by cutting education funding. In Worcester, this money, and the lion’s share of the rest of the school’s budget, comes from the county, whereas in most other areas, most of the money comes from the state. This is because of the funding formula used to determine “wealth per pupil,” which rates Worcester as one of the wealthiest counties in the state based upon property values, which are skewed because of the relative value of real estate in the resort area. Preliminary state assessment figures released in November showed only four percent growth in property values in the surveyed area — the Pocomoke City, Snow Hill and West Ocean City sectors. Next year Ocean City will be reassessed. Last year, the county estimated it would bring in $127 million in property tax revenue. With a four percent increase, those revenues would go up almost $5 million over last year to about $132 million.
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Joy ride ends in crash Ocean City police officers arrested and charged Leon Harvey, 31, of Ocean City with driving under the influence of alcohol, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, driving while impaired by alcohol, driving a car without a license, driving on a suspended license and driving a vehicle without the owner’s consent on Feb. 2. According to the report, police officers saw Harvey driving on Coastal Highway at night without headlights before slamming into a steel gasoline pump support pole at a high rate of speed on 119th Street. The car was heavily damaged, with fluids leaking from the engine and the front embedded in the support pole, police said. Police reported Harvey smelled like
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Successful appeal for Darden in summer Boardwalk case
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) A man who appealed his District Court conviction for his role in last summer’s Boardwalk fracas made the right decision, as a Worcester County jury acquitted him of the charges Monday. Jiare Darden, 21, of Baltimore appeared in Worcester County Circuit Court to appeal his conviction for interfering with an arrest and obstructing a police officer. Darden was one of 11 people charged in two separate incidents on July 23 and July 24, when a crowd of young adults spiraled out of control after police arrested one inebriated man for throwing a trash can and assaulting an officer. According to police reports, Darden attempted to pull a friend, who was under arrest, out of the custody of an officer. Darden was also yelling and further inciting the crowd, Ocean City Police wrote in reports. Police then forced Darden to the ground, where he first refused to present his hands. Eventually he relented and was taken into custody. During his initial trial in Ocean City
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District Court, Darden said he was not attempting to incite the crowd, but was attempting to help his friend. “I saw him standing next to the cop. I put two and two together and just knew they thought he did it, and I just reacted,” he told the court in October. Judge Daniel Mumford found Darden guilty of interfering with an arrest and obstruction, and those charges were merged. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail. Darden was found not guilty of disorderly conduct. However, he was released from jail in October after filing an appeal. On Feb. 6, a jury struck down the two guilty verdicts after deliberating for 15 minutes. Darden’s successful appeal signals the end of the Boardwalk melee case, as all 11 people who were charged appeared in court. About half of those who were arrested pleaded not guilty, and all but one were found guilty. Three appeals were filed, including Darden’s case. In those cases, a judge shortened 30-day jail sentence to four days and the other was withdrawn. Darden had the sole jury trial for his appeal.
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) Two armed robberies that were carried out in north Ocean City on Jan. 28 have been charged to Christopher Jones-Rivera, 18, of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, who was arrested by police from the Elizabethtown Police Department on Wednesday. The first robbery took place around 10 p.m. in a parking lot on 79th Street. By 10:30 p.m., another victim was being robbed at a bus stop on 138th Street. In both cases, the suspect pointed a silver semi-automatic handgun at the victims, who gave similar descriptions of Jones-Rivera, police said. Through the investigation, Ocean City Police Department detectives iden-
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Continued from Page 1 Three hours later, Bonnie Taylor, 56, of West Ocean City, was arrested and charged with armed robbery after surveillance video showed her changing clothes in a nearby restaurant and helped identify her. The police report stated Taylor and most of the stolen money were located at an addiction service center with about $4,500 hidden in her underwear. Police said a check of serial numbers on the bills in Taylor’s possession confirmed the money had been stolen from the bank.
Taylor was seen by a district court commissioner and held without bond before being taken to the Worcester County Detention Center in Snow Hill. The Worcester Bureau of Investigations was assisted by the Maryland State Police in Berlin, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team, the Maryland State Police Crime Scene Unit, Ocean City Police Department, Maryland State Police Aviation, K-9 Unit from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and the Natural Resource Police.
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Pfc. Danielle Braniff and her K-9 partner, Klem, recently joined the Ocean City Police Department K-9 Unit. In addition, Pfc. Kevin Flower, a 12-year member of the K-9 Unit, recently graduated from a 12-week training program to learn how to train new K-9 handlers and their dogs.
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(Feb. 10, 2017) The Ocean City Police Department K-9 Unit recently welcomed a new team to the unit and will begin advanced monthly training under the supervision of a veteran unit member who recently completed a rigorous 12-week trainer course. Pfc. Danielle Braniff and her K-9 partner, Klem, recently joined the K-9 Unit and are now certified by the North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA) as a patrol and drug detec-
tion police K-9 team. The two graduated from a six-week training program at Shallow Creek Kennels, where they trained in patrol techniques, article and area searches and drug detection. Klem, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois, originally came to the United States from the Netherlands where he received his initial training. The two join a group of four additional K-9 See OFFICER Page 6
City washes ‘swamp’ graffiti
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) Ocean City work crews easily removed some sidewalk graffiti outside City Hall last week that borrowed from the 2016 Presidential election slogan “drain the swamp.” Last Friday, employees entering City Hall found the words “overpaid swamp rats” written in chalk on the pavement near the gazebo facing Third Street. “Drain the swamp” was one of President Donald Trump’s catch-
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) The viability of a proposed indoor sports arena in Worcester County appears to be in doubt, but prospects seem to be brighter for an outdoor sports field complex, according to a recently completed market study presented during the commissioners meeting on Tuesday. County officials began to consider the possibility of an indoor arena in 2014 when they were approached by Texas-based Hat Trick Consultants with the idea of attracting a minor league hockey team. To that end, the county entered an agreement with the Maryland Stadium Authority last February to have a two-phase feasibility study conducted by Crossroads Consulting, which the MSA has on retainer. Susan Sieger, Crossroads Consulting president, presented the first-phase findings, noting that what started with hockey expanded into a larger vision. “As part of the strategy, the county wanted to see if it could expand its recreational and tournament facilities,â€? she said. “Specifically, for more multi-purpose rectangular fields.â€? The analysis concluded market competition is a bit steep to justify the proposed 8,000-seat capacity indoor sports arena, Sieger said. “One of the key factors is going to be what’s out there now, because there are a lot of facilities that promoters have to select from,â€? she said. In addition to the existence of local venues, such as the Ocean City convention center and the Wicomico Civic Center, Sieger said the economic prospects become worse when the geographic scope is broadened. “When you start to look at the regional environment ‌ you’re not going to compete with Verizon Center,â€? she said. “At the end of the day, promoters are making these deci-
sions and there are only so many places they are going to stop.â€? Although market saturation appears to be an impediment to developing an indoor sports arena, the findings were far different for an outdoor complex. “The flip side of that deals with the sports field complex and we’re focusing on a strength there,â€? she said. “The findings say there’s a really positive market demand for an outdoor sports complex and relatively limited market demand for the arena ice rink.â€? To continue attracting regional and national amateur sport competitions, the plans call for up to 10 tournamentquality fields to be developed at a yet to be determined location. “Weekend tournaments, at least the larger ones, are starting to tap ‌ all of the fields in Worcester and also Wicomico,â€? she said. “We want to try to expand lacrosse, soccer, and any of those types of events and try to bring more of that activity to the county within the proposed complex.â€? Commissioner Chip Bertino asked if the market study might provide guidance for eventual site selection. “From what you presented to us, it seemed that the northern part of the county, as opposed to the southern part, would be more desirable,â€? he said. Visitors drawn to the area for amateur and youth sports tournaments generally prefer nearby amenities, Sieger said. “In a perfect world, you want to be darn close to within 10 miles of a critical mass of hotels, retail and restaurants,â€? she said. “A lot of those events are absolutely drive-in traffic, so they don’t want to drive ‌ for hotels and other types of retail establishments.â€? Sieger said the second phase of the feasibility study would focus solely on the outdoor field complex. “We’re going to further refine that program I just shared with you and then give a financial estimate so we know what we’re talking about in terms of revenues expected,â€? she said. “One of the key factors, certainly from the state’s perspective, is to give an estimate of economic and fiscal benefits. At the end of the day, we want it to be an economic catalyst.â€?
Officer graduates from K-9 program, to train local units Continued from Page 5 patrol teams. In addition, Pfc. Kevin Flower, a 12year member of the K-9 Unit, recently graduated from a 12-week training program to learn how to train new K-9 handlers and their dogs. For the initial six weeks of his training, Flower helped train 24 patrol and narcotic detection K-9’s, including Klem. During the last six weeks, Flower assisted in training new K-9 handlers, including Braniff and other prospective K-9 handlers from across the region.
The first six weeks of training K-9’s are physically demanding while the second six weeks involved teaching students in how to handle the K-9’s. Flower will now be responsible for training the OCPD K-9 Unit, a task formerly done by an outside vendor. “This unit has played a vital role in the OCPD for decades,� said Chief Ross Buzzuro. “I have no doubt that Pfc. Braniff and Klem will make an excellent addition to the K-9 Unit and we are very excited that Pfc. Flower will now be taking over the training for the unit.
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Council signs off on inlet lot changes after studying data
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) After hearing data on inlet parking lot tickets during Monday’s Ocean City Council session, three council members were swayed to vote in favor of finalizing changes to the lot’s parking time increments. Last month, the council voted 4-3 to alter the paid parking time increments from 15 minutes to 20 minutes in a move to reduce coin change. That would mean an hour would cost $5, instead of the current in-season cost of $3 per hour. Vehicles with handicap permits would see similar fee changes. Councilmen John Gehrig and Matt James voted against the measure, since it would reduce the free period from a half-hour to 20 minutes. Councilman Wayne Hartman also dissented because he thought it was excessive to charge a lot user $72 if, on leaving the lot, a person tells the booth operator he or she lost the meter ticket. During Monday’s meeting, Hartman moved to reject a resolution establishing the new time increments, and he received backing from James. With Councilman Tony DeLuca absent, a tie vote seemed possible. Before the vote was cast, Mayor Rick Meehan asked Public Works Director Hal Adkins to address the matter. “When this passed 4-3, it concerned me because I like to see you work together. So, it did send me back to look at the data,” Adkins said. According to statistics obtained by HUB Parking Technology which operates the ticket booth technology, 442,100 fares were processed last summer. Of that total, 92,705 tickets fell under the 30-minute grace period, or the 90-minute free time for handicap vehicles. Approximately 73,700 vehicles were in and out of the lot within 20 minutes. “So if you reduce the free period, you’re affecting roughly 20 percent of the transactions,” Adkins said. “In my personal opinion, I would say a large portion of the 20 percent did so be-
cause they knew what the limitations are … and they’re doing it out of convenience. If you changed [the free period] to 20 minutes, they’d probably leave at 18 minutes.” Adkins said he also suspected that many transactions occurred during rush hour times of 4-5 p.m. and 910:30 p.m. While adjusting the grace period was Councilman Dennis Dare’s idea, Adkins said that he supported it because it could solve congestion issues in the summer. “Each transaction still requires handing the ticket out the window and sticking it in the machine. You’re then taking a paying customer that might be 12 cars back into a new pay period, based how long they’ve been in line.” Addressing Hartman’s concerns on the lost ticket fee, Adkins said that only four vehicles said they had a lost ticket last summer. He also said that it was unlikely the city charged for the 24-hour maximum since staff makes a judgement call on these situations. “If you drastically lowered this, say someone rolls in the lot on Friday. You see a tent come up on Saturday, and on Sunday they leave the lot. They say they lost the ticket – or did they?” Adkins said. “They’re getting a deal at $72. That happens, and we try and stop it when we see it.” Hartman and James were satisfied with the information, and withdrew the motion to reject the parking rate resolution. Both councilmen moved to accept the inlet lot changes. The resolution passed, 6-0. “I must admit you opened my eyes,” Hartman said to Adkins. “This is information we didn’t have the last time.” Meehan, who serves as the Transportation Commission chair, apologized for not presenting all the facts needed in January when the adjustments were brought to the full council. “I take responsibility, since we [the commission] did not realize what some of the questions from the council would be, and not having the information at the time needed when they considered this.”
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Miller celebrates one year as city manager Resort’s low-key executive juggles vacationers, locals, business owners in position
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) Looking back on his first year as city manager, Doug Miller said that Ocean City is unlike any other municipality he’s served before. “I knew going in that it would be a very different experience, and that hasn’t disappointed at all,” he said. “I know the basics of this business, but with Ocean City, there was an awful lot to learn.” Miller started his tenure as the resort’s executive in February 2016, ending a nationwide search that spanned half a year. He left his job of 10 years as city manager in Aberdeen, Maryland for the job in Ocean City. Miller also served in La Plata and Snow Hill, but the resort’s dual identity as a vacation spot and a home to year-round residents created a unique set of challenges. “Most jurisdictions have two constituents: your residents and the businesses owners. But here, we also have quite a few nonresident property owners and we have the 300,000 that visit us during the height of the tourist season,” Miller said. “With
those four constituents, their needs and views are different.” He added that one of the challenges of managing the resort is reaching a compromise for the tourist industry and the resort’s residents. “I can tell you, my wife is not a fan of H20i with the rowdy behavior and the noise. I imagine her opinion as a resident is replicated, whereas the restaurateurs say that they’re customers for their businesses. Those sorts of conflicts are going to occur,” he said. In Miller’s view, maintaining several behind-the-scenes operations like special events and trash collection is one way to please visitors and residents. “You never notice a clean street, but you sure notice a dirty one,” he said. “Five months in [the job], I was driving on Coastal Highway and I noticed a piece of paper on the road. Other places, your mind wouldn’t catch onto it ... I’ve managed other two jurisdictions where it would not be this clean.” Standouts in Miller’s inaugural year included working with a team such as Public Works Director Hal Adkins, City Engineer Terry McGean, Finance Administrator Martha Bennett and Budget Manager Jennie Knapp. “I can’t take credit for a lot of it, in-
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cluding the budget, which is technically mine, but Jennie makes me look good. She can stretch a dollar like nobody’s business, and I’m a pretty good budgeter. Coming in, I knew the staff here had fantastic reputations, but it’s been incredible,” he said. One measure Miller can take credit for is restructuring the departmental reports to the council. Instead of 18 reports for each department, the city manager lumped them together in four groups of executive teams. That way, the departments can see how their operations integrate with each other.
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Liquor store seeks license blocks from old county site Board to consider whether Gold Coast Mall location meets needs for residents
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) Next week the Board of License Commissioners will weigh in on whether the public’s needs are being met as one businessman prepares to open the county’s former liquor store at Gold Coast Mall while another liquor store is being proposed for a location four blocks away. Richard Currence, Lloyd Martin, who serves as the Ocean City Council President, and Stephen Van Wijk will make their case next Wednesday for a Class A beer/wine/liquor license for a new business in the Ocean City Square Shopping Center on 118th Street. “The landlord of the shopping center [Craig Bernstein] asked me to apply as a partner since I’ve had 34 for years of experience with 7-Eleven,” Martin said, referencing his convenience store next door. “It’s a highly visible neighborhood and we thought another store would be needed there.” Martin applied for the license in January, days after Worcester County closed its deal to sell its 114th Street store’s inventory to Gold Coast Beer & Wine operator Mike Ramadan. “We have met the need here for 30 years,” Ramadan said. “I don’t know why they’re even allowing this.” As of last July 1, the county was authorized to issue expanded Class A beer/wine/liquor licenses after the Maryland General Assembly passed a law that cleared the way for the county to get out of the liquor business by selling all its stores and assets. Under the law, new licenses could not be issued to stores within a 10-block radius of a store previously run by the county’s Department of Liquor Control in Ocean City. The intent was to prevent nearby competition from devaluing the county’s stores, thus making them a more attractive purchase. This provision expires on July 1 or after a county-operated liquor store is sold to a private company, whichever comes first. In October, Ramadan proposed
buying the slow-moving product at the county’s location in the Gold Coast Mall for $150,000, but then doubled that amount in a later offer after the commissioners hesitated. The commissioners went on to agree to the sale in a 4-3 vote contingent upon Ramadan received a Class A license. Ramadan’s license was approved by the Board of License Commissioners on Nov. 16 on the condition that he and the county had finalized the deal. The county’s contract for the 114th Street store closed on Jan. 5, thus ending the 10-block restriction for that area. Martin said that county officials knew about his plans for the 118th Street store. “I was told by the county to wait until Jan. 1. The idea is to open as soon as possible,” he said. “Hopefully, the hearing will be a honeymoon.” Ramadan, however, sees things somewhat differently. “I did the whole deal because I had a good business relationship with the county,” Ramadan said. “I didn’t need to bid that high. It was a sign of good faith and helping out my county. I don’t know why they would give preference for private business.” He argued that even though the 10block restriction was lifted, the 114th Street store, when it opens would still meet the liquor, beer and wine needs for nearby residents. See HEARING Page 11
Second year will have more impact with staff’s support Continued from Page 8 like to stay under the radar,” Miller said. “We put the elected officials out front when there’s good news, and managers deliver the bad news.” Looking to the future, Miller said he was excited to proceed with major projects, like moving the Whiteside tram facility, the 65th Street Public Works campus and expanding the convention center. Otherwise, the goal
is to stay the course in maintaining Ocean City’s family-friendly image. “What the city can do is continue being safe, clean and taking care of our Boardwalk. Tourism [Commission] is going to freshen things up with the free events. The other is to put forth a sound budget,” Miller said. “It’s been a challenging and fun first year. Now that I have my sea legs, I can make a more impact in the second year.”
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Local input sought for downtown rec. plan Community meeting will cover Third Street complex, tennis courts, skate park By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) Ocean City’s downtown recreation complex on Third Street will be the topic of a community meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, on Third Street. Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito said the session would provide another opportunity to allow the public to comment on the parks master plan her department is developing.
As part of its 2015 comprehensive plan, Ocean City government opted to develop a master plan for the resort’s park and recreation facilities. To that end, a series of meetings focusing on specific park locations was held last fall. “For this particular meeting, we have selected some interest groups because there are certain facilities that we operate in town,� she said. “We just want to give those user groups an opportunity to come out and tell us what they’d like to see in town moving forward.� In addition to the Ocean Bowl Skate Park, the Third Street complex includes a softball diamond, along with basketball and tennis courts.
Council pushes adjustments to beach parcel bid system New measure would bump deposit to $1,000, creates process if first offer fails
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) The Ocean City Council has agreed to amend the ordinance regulating beach equipment rental auctions after this year’s sale revealed some flaws in the bidding process. Last month, City Clerk Diana Chavis told the council that while the sale of 34 spaces on the beach from the inlet to 27th Street was lucrative, some hiccups in the actual payment process did occur. Ocean City auctions spots on the beach to companies or individuals each year for the upcoming season. In turn, the winning bidders use the parcels as a place to rent chairs and umbrellas to the public. In December, eight spots were sold and 26 first-term contracts were renewed. Under the current ordinance, successful bidders are required to pay a $500 deposit on the day of the auction. A week after the auction, franchisees are expected to pay 20 percent of the entire bid. Chavis said during the Jan. 10 session that the problem involved deposits on sales for the inlet and 19th Street parcels. The inlet space was sold for $49,000, a 43 percent increase over the 2016 contract. The bidder paid the deposit and
the 20 percent down on time, but since he moved back to Ireland, the deal fell through. A veteran operator eventually won the re-bid with $46,000. As for 19th Street, the winning bidder made the $500 deposit on auction day but failed to produce the 20 percent down payment. This time, the second auction ended with $19,410, which was $4,600 less than the original sale. The council floated the idea of awarding the parcel to the second-highest bidder if this situation repeated itself, but decided the second-place finisher should not be held to his or her original bid, because financial circumstances can change following the auction. Instead, the council agreed to write an ordinance that gives the second highest bidder the first right of refusal should the first successful bidder fail to meet the payment requirements. In the case that the second bidder declines, a seal bid auction would be conducted. The proposed measure also requires successful bidders to provide a brief management plan. The deposit would also increase from $500 to a nonrefundable $1,000 to guarantee only serious bidders would participate in the auction. The ordinance passed 6-0 on first reading, with Councilman Tony DeLuca absent. Despite the changes to the beach stand parcel system, the auction for the south See OCEAN Page 12
Petito hopes the meeting picks up where last fall’s discussions ended. “Though our attendance has varied, I do believe any voice that we hear is a valid voice and I do think that the input we’ve gotten has been very valuable,� she said. “We’ll take all of that information, as well as the direction the mayor and city council would like to go, plus input from staff to really identify what’s practical in the town of Ocean City.� In addition to fiscal considerations, Petito wants to base future programming decisions on what residents find interesting. “I think we have to look at it from the big picture,� she said. “There are some wonderful, expensive project ideas that have come out of these meetings.� The process is about evaluating what is feasible. “What is it that we can do and what is
it that the mayor and city council is willing to fund us as we move forward,â€? she said. “We’re a really unique town because our year-round population doesn’t really speak to the level of services that we ‌ need to offer because we go from less than an 8,000-person (year-round) census population, to the summer with 300,000 people in town on any given day.â€? Although Petito had planned to have a master plan presentation for the mayor and city council this May, data gathering could delay the schedule. “It’s already been a pretty substantial process,â€? she said. “Collecting all this information is so important so we can put it together to really try to give the community back something that they’re interested in seeing.â€? Anyone requiring more information can call Ocean City Recreation and Parks at 410-250-0125.
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ready had a package goods operation. At the time, then-director of the Department of Liquor Control Bobby Cowger told the board that there were only so many ways to cut business in Ocean City. The Board of License Commissioners will convene at 1 p.m. The hearing will be in Room 1102 in the Government Center on West Market Street in Snow Hill.
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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) The Ocean City Council unanimously passed a budget amendment that adds $1.9 million to the general fund and recognizes an additional $1.2 million in revenue from taxes, grants and fees during Monday’s session. Before the vote, former councilman Vince Gisriel asked the council to repeal the purchase of a vacant lot on Second Street and St. Louis Avenue for $2 million three weeks ago. The city bought the 35,500 square-foot lot with the intention of relocating the downtown tram facility there. Gisriel called on the council to abandon the deal and renegotiate based on the lot’s assessed value of $1.78 million. He said that save the city $200,000 and the new purchase price could be worked into the budget amendment. The fiscal year 2017 plan does include $500,000 for property acquisitions. A former Maryland tax assessor,
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Gisriel said his argument was based on examining properties in a two-block radius from the Second Street lot. By using the Maryland property assessment website, he determined that of 92 properties, 75 properties saw their assessed values decrease, excluding condominiums and the Third Street baseball field. Gisriel said that the overall reduction averaged at 16.7 percent. By his calculations, there will be $18,850 lost in property taxes on that land, $6,270 of which the city will lose. “There is an option in the [land purchase] contract where the city can default for $10,000, and that is more than justified in savings to the taxpayers,” Gisriel said. “As elected officials, you have a fiscal responsibility to not overpay for property with taxpayer money.” In response, City Solicitor Guy Ayres said that Gisriel was ignoring one fact in his argument: assessors and appraisers don’t take into consideration that the land is crucial to expand the tram operations now housed in what’s known as the Whiteside facility. “We own the lots to the north of it, and there’s no other property in Ocean City in that area that would allow us to expand,” Ayres said. “We all recognize
that public works is a growing department and that land meets a need for them. The tennis courts on the north properties can be relocated to Third Street, therefore we satisfy needs from the department of resources to rebuild them at no cost. “Quite frankly, I think down the road it’s a situation where the council will look back and say that it was a wise move,” he continued. Mayor Rick Meehan also justified the purchase and said the current tram facility is deteriorating quickly. “Whiteside is not going to be there in another year. Timing, they say in real estate, is everything. Now is the time to purchase that land,” the mayor said. “We can use the Whiteside land for $90,000 in parking revenue to off-set expenditures, which would be perpetual until we decide what to do with this.” Councilman Wayne Hartman added that the vacant Second Street lot was already generating some savings, since no demolition needed to be done. “The fact that the lot is cleared now, signals money saved now rather than later,” Hartman said. The passed the budget amended on second reading.
Ocean City made $624,000 in franchise sales this year Continued from Page 11 end parcels proved to be successful. This year, the resort garnered $624,000 in sales for 2017, which is a 23 percent increase from the last time this section went to bid. The last time the town auctioned off the south end equipment franchises in 2014, sales brought in $506,000. Contract renewals made up the rest of the revenue, as the total of the eight parcels auctioned off came out
at $242,100. It’s difficult to predict which parcels are in high demand each season, as it can fluctuate with the opening and closing of beachfront businesses. The successful bid for First Street paid $29,900 in 2017 as compared to $15,510 three years earlier. Other notable jumps in prices include $27,000 for Seventh Street and $28,000 for 13th Street. Previously, those parcels went for $14,520 and $15,840.
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City requests state, federal transit funding Resort seeks $29 million to cover future costs, will likely receive much lower amount
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) Anyone wanting to weigh in on Ocean City government’s annual request for state and federal transit funding has until Feb. 24 to request a public hearing. Transit Administrative Manager Brian Connor said the fiscal year 2018 annual transportation plan in-
cludes more than $29 million for operating and capital items. “This is an annual application which we submit to the Maryland Transit Administration that also gets forwarded to the Federal Transit Administration,” he said. “It requests grant funding for the fiscal year 2018 to help offset the expenses we occur.” Although not expecting the specific amount requested, Connor said it is vital Ocean City communicates its needs. “Some years are better than oth-
ers in terms of what we receive,” he said. “As a general rule of thumb, it’s pretty lean.” To avoid municipalities throwing proposals at the wall to see what sticks, Connor said each funding request must be supported by written justification. “You kind of have to put it all in there that you are requesting and then you just wait and see what you get,” he said. “It’s like a pot of money and everybody’s vying for the same dollar.” The largest amount requested,
more than $15 million, is for a proposal to revamp the 65th Street Public Works facility. “(Director of Public Works) Hal Adkins is championing the redevelopment of the 65th Street public works complex,” he said. “That’s purposely put at the top of the list because it is a priority.” Adkins is working with state and federal partners to further the project, Connor said. Since the 65th Street facility was constructed in the 1980s, Connor See TRANSIT Page 14
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Transit funding sought for future capital items Continued from Page 13 said the transit fleet has grown extensively. “I think we had like 25 buses and now we’ve got over 60,” he said. “We’ve outgrown our footprint, but, even more importantly, when you cut the ribbon on the new building, you don’t want to already have outgrown it.” Second on the list in total dollars is more than $9.3 million to replace 20 heavy-duty buses. “All 20 of those buses meet or exceed their useful life, primarily by
age,” he said. The useful life span for the 40foot buses is half a million miles or 12 years, Connor said. “Is it likely we’re going to get all 20? No,” he said. “Am I positioning myself to be able to take 20 if money falls from the sky, absolutely.” Connor said in 2009 through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act stimulus package, the federal government released unanticipated funding that Ocean City benefitted from because of its prior funding requests.
“Because we had our plan out there, they could quickly identify our needs and forward us some money to address those things,” he said. “Generally for the items listed, which are capital items, the breakdown generally is 80 percent federal, 10 percent state and 10 percent local,” he said. “The Town of Ocean City pays ten cents on the dollar.” Connor also said acceptance of the funds means that federal and state rules apply to the associated asset. “There are a lot of other strings
that come along with that in terms of maintenance, operation and other requirements,” he said. “There are a tremendous amount of obligations that we’re committed to once we use this money that we need to …abide by for compliance purposes.” As a requirement for the grant application, Connor said Ocean City must give the public the opportunity to request a hearing. “If citizens want to schedule a hearing to really drill down on some of this stuff, we can but it rarely ever happens,” he said. “Everybody kind of understands we request a $100 dollars and we get five.” Requests for a public hearing must be submitted in writing by 4 p.m. on Feb. 24 and mailed to: Ocean City Transportation, 204 65th Street building E, Ocean City MD 21842. If a public meeting were held it would take place on March 6 at City Hall, 301 Baltimore Ave. Written comments can also be emailed to Ocean City Transit Manager Mark Rickards mdrickards@oceancitymd.gov.
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County reaffirms opposition to septic system changes By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to send a letter opposing state legislation to re-establish pre-treatment requirements for septic systems outside watershed areas. Bob Mitchell, county environmental programs director, presented background on the measures SB 266 and HB 281, which look to reinstitute septic system regulations the Hogan administration abolished last November through its Regulatory Reform Commission. Among the commission’s multitude of findings was that the state’s 2012 expansion of stringent septic system requirements could add as much as $15,000 to the cost of building a home or business by requiring all new systems to employ nitrogen-reduction technology. “This is basically undoing the work of the Regulatory Reform Commission and re-instating pre-treatment of septic outside of the critical area,” he said. Maryland’s “critical area” is a regulatory zone that encompasses all land within 1,000 feet of the state’s tidal waters and tidal wetlands, including Worcester County’s coastal bays. “We testified for this change” Mitchell said of the Hogan administrations roll-back of the rules, “and probably every building group in town requested this change, but our legislature in its wisdom wants to put this back into the state regulatory structure.” Mitchell also testified last Tuesday during a senate hearing on SB 266 as part of a panel assembled by the Maryland Association of Counties and the Conference of Local Environmental Health Directors. “We testified with facts although it doesn’t seem the facts are making it right
now,” he said. “In two weeks we have a hearing on HB 281.” The primary concern voiced by Mitchell is the fiscal impact. “This is going to make building houses outside of the critical area more expensive,” he said. Following last November’s loosening of septic pre-treatment requirements, Mitchell said the cost of new homes outside of critical watershed dropped significantly. “I spoke to Del. Carozza and Sen. Mathias after the hearing and they’re both against it,” he said. Mitchell said Worcester doesn’t channel septic flow into the watershed at the same rate of other Maryland counties. “About 75 percent of our county is public sewer,” he said. “This is unheard of in rural Maryland.” At this point, Mitchell said SB 266 appears on a fast track for approval, with the legislature seemingly intent on overriding an expected Hogan veto. “This is the 12th year in a row that something septic-related has come before the legislature and this is the 12th year in a row that the county health agencies have stood with the home builders against the bill,” he said. “We are the ones enforcing the regulations statewide and we’re the ones standing with the home builders. This doesn’t seem to make fiscal sense.” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said the amended septic requirements would further hamper new home construction in the area. “This is just another way to stifle new home-building in the county, which is already probably at pretty much an alltime low,” he said. “I know that my fellow contractors are struggling to find new home sites.” Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw was not in attendance at Tuesday’s meeting.
County presents emergency $175K to Wor-Wic College
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) Declining enrollment and rising medical insurance costs have created an approximately $1.3 million budgetary shortfall at Wor-Wic Community College. Wor-Wic President Murray Hoy on Tuesday asked the Worcester County Commissioners to contribute approximately $175,000 for emergency financial assistance. “I come to you with a request that I’m not very happy to make,” he said. “After the fall semester, we projected a $600,000 shortfall in tuition revenue, which is expected to increase to at least $700,000 based on current spring enrollment.” Hoy said the fiscal outlook became bleaker because the rising costs of medical benefits have sent that line item ap-
proximately $600,000 over budget. “Our medical costs started spiking last March and we were well into the budget cycle for this year,” he said. “That short-term issue has become long term.” Although the institution was able to tighten its belt to compensate for the tuition shortfall, Hoy said the school needs funding from Worcester and Wicomico counties to cover the $600,000 spike in insurance costs. “Due to the state funding law for regional higher education institutions, your share of that $600,000 would be equal to a percentage of your enrollment at our institution,” he said. Among the cost saving measures Wor-Wic has undertaken are a partial travel freeze, the elimination of plans to hire a full-time Wicomico Sheriff deputy See INCREASE Page 16
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Carozza tries to extend senior fraud protection Bill would expand period of time social services has to investigate fraud and scams
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) Improving efforts to protect the elderly and other vulnerable adults from being financially duped is the aim of legislation introduced by Delegate Mary Beth Carozza (R-38C). The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony last Thursday for HB 256, which would double the time local social service departments have to conduct non-emergency adult protective services investigations. Testifying at last week’s hearing was Worcester County Social Services Director Roberta Baldwin, who joined a chorus of voices asking to extend the
investigative process from 30 to 60 days. The current 10-day window to complete emergency case investigations would remain intact. “It really provides an opportunity to conduct a thorough and comprehensive investigation, which would allow us to better protect vulnerable adults,” she said. Social services are permitted 60 days to complete child protective service investigations, Baldwin said. “This would put it in line with how we manage child cases,” she said. The change was proposed to Carozza during a joint meeting with the Worcester and Wicomico social services departments, whose personnel explained that it could take more than one month to complete financial fraud investigations. “This is one of the areas that we felt needed more time to make sure
we were conducting a thorough and comprehensive investigation,” she said. In a statement following last Thursday’s hearing, Carozza meeting with local social services departments made it clear that “common sense change” would enhance efforts to safeguard seniors. “I believe many of our best ideas for increasing public safety come from those on the front lines who are working to protect the most vulnerable in our society,” she said. Although social services occasionally investigates financial thefts over the Internet, Baldwin said the elderly are more likely to be targeted locally. “That’s a small piece (Internet scams) but the bigger issue is individuals befriending seniors and then scamming them,” she said. “They will befriend and groom seniors into
thinking that they have a close connected relationship and then they will begin taking advantage of them.” Although case particulars can vary, Baldwin said obtaining financial records from banks, as well as coordinating with other agencies can lengthen the process. “Part of the problem is the complexity of the cases that we are managing,” she said. “It often requires a joint investigation with our law enforcement partners and the state’s attorney’s office.” Baldwin said many cases involve amassing extensive documentation of financial transactions. “Then deciphering what all that information means to make the right decision on what needs to be done,” she said. To combat those with devious See ELDER Page 18
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Funds available for façades, green buildings, businesses OCDC has grants waiting to be won for improvements, owners need only to apply By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) Downtown business and property owners are invited to apply for grants the Ocean City Development Corporation has available through the façade, green building and business assistance programs. “This is the first time we received all three grant requests in one year,” said Glenn Irwin, executive director of the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC). “A lot of our success in getting these grants is we have been able to spend the money. Now is the time to start thinking about renovations and getting businesses ready for the season.” The three programs are offered south of 17th Street, and the business or property owner can apply for up to $5,000 or one-third of the total improvement costs. There is $50,000 available in façade program grant money to help downtown property and business owners renovate the buildings’ exteriors, including siding, porches and exterior stairway repairs. “The money can be used for a variety of business or building uses, including single-family homes, employee housing units, commercial businesses and condominiums with four or less units,” Irwin said. “The building needs to be older than 25 years old. There have been 186 completed façade proj-
ects since the program started with a total of $5.7 million of private investment.” With $50,000 in grant money, Irwin said the green building initiatives program would assist a number of business, multi-family, and rental property owners in the downtown area looking to install energy-efficient improvements in their buildings. Properties must be older than 25 years old. “Improvements include Energy Star-rated windows, doors, installation and roofing materials,” Irwin said. “To date, we have completed 38 projects under this program.” The $50,000 in business assistance program money provides interior improvements to new and expanding businesses or restaurants in the downtown area. “It is a way to help new businesses, and improvements can include new flooring, plumbing, lighting, electric and fixtures,” Irwin said. “This is our newest program to date and we have completed 15 projects.” Anyone interested in using the programs should call OCDC at 410-2897739. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced in November it would provide $215,000 to the Ocean City Development Corporation to continue its façade program, provide energy-efficient materials for its green building-initiatives program, and help with business assistance and demolition efforts through their Community Legacy Program awards and Strategic Demolition fund.
Del. Mary Beth Carozza and panel testify before the House Judiciary Committee in support of HB 256. At the table, from left, are Peggy Bradford, recently retired from MAC, Inc., Carozza; Rebecca Jones Gaston, Maryland Social Services Administration; and Ronda Lewis, Wicomico County Department of Social Services.
Elder financial data at risk from scammers, associates Continued from Page 16 agendas, Baldwin cautions anyone, but especially the elderly, against disclosing personal financial data. “People need to be aware that often they are taken advantage of by those they think are close to them,” she said. Baldwin said anyone with ques-
tions about this issue could call the Maryland Access Point at 410-6329915 for guidance. “In Worcester County, anyone can contact our Maryland Access Point, which is a one-stop shop for all senior services,” she said. “They will get a live person to talk to.”
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Opioid lesson plan aimed at eighth graders Anti-heroin pilot program hopes to reach younger minds for future success
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) Worcester County schools announced the addition of a new anti-heroin pilot program for eighth graders at Stephen Decatur Middle School, a move designed to combat a nationwide increase in illegal drug use and overdoses. The opioid lesson plan is one small piece in a larger plan to bridge the gap in health education between middle and high schools, according to district Coordinator of Instruction Tamara Mills. “The specific unit on heroin came about because of [the] opioid epidemic we are seeing across the country, our state and our county,” Mills said. “If we can change and improve children’s behaviors early on, we can all hopefully reap the benefits of that in future generations.” This year, the middle school has partnered with Atlantic General Hospital to continue the health-literacy program that educates students on making healthy lifestyle choices. The program started in 2013 in Ocean City Elementary, and then expanded to lower grade levels. Decatur seventh and eighth graders are currently trying out the program, which should rollout to other middle schools in fall 2018. State law requires a health-education component in every year of a child’s education, from pre-kindergarten to ninth grade. Mills said Worcester students would have health lessons blended with reading, math, science or social studies classes, from first grade through eighth grade. An example of such lessons could have students calculate proper medication dosages depending on their weight in math classes. All students receive health education in tandem with gym classes before they enter high school. The health curriculum also adjusts depending on the school or grade level, Mills said. “Pre-K, second, fourth and sixth
grade students participate in D.A.R.E.,” she said, referencing the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program. The district’s program is run through the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and is directed by Cpl. Matt Crisafulli. “[It teaches] students decision-making, making for safe and healthy living. Berlin Intermediate is also fortunate enough to have a certified health teacher for grades four through six.” Once students reach middle school, the lessons become more focused on practical application. Classes at this stage were called “Family and Consumer Sciences,” which partially discuss the repercussions of drug use as well as other topics. That course has recently switched focus toward practical uses. “Due to an increase of adolescents
engaging in risky behaviors across the country, as well as locally, we have transformed our Family and Consumer Sciences classes into HealthFACS. This course is a hybrid of [Family and Consumer Sciences] curriculum and valuable health lessons [in] social and emotional development, substance abuse and nutrition,” Mills said. Reaching high school, ninth graders receive a comprehensive health program that tackles substance abuse and other topics including family life, mental growth and injury prevention. The high school program also includes health skills activities, where students can apply their knowledge with realworld applications. Outside the classroom, district officials like Dr. Aaron Dale also participate in larger dialogues on heroin
through the State’s Attorney’s opioid task force. Dale, the supervisor of student services, said one of his goals is to include any stakeholders in prevention tactics. “Worcester Warriors [an anti-opiate group] meets at Stephen Decatur High School, Daniel Freeman [Stand Fast Recovery organizer] has spoken to our nurses. One thing we are doing is hosting speakers at the high schools. It’s much more effective because students react differently to the information,” he said. Dale said one of the challenges of addressing drug prevention from an education standpoint is staying on top of up-to-date information. “We’re constantly updating our curriculum. It’s a living document with state and federal laws and taking feedSee HEROIN Page 20
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County joins opponent list for repealing Road Kill Bill Commissioners approve letter supporting Hogan’s attempt to end legislation
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FOCUSED Mary Miller snapped this photo of an eagle sitting in a tree last weekend in the River Run community, located in Berlin. For several years eagles have visited the area, she said, and now they have returned again.
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to write a letter supporting Gov. Larry Hogan’s effort to repeal the Maryland Open Transportation Investment Decision Act, commonly referred to as the Road Kill Bill. The Hogan administration has made overriding the bill a priority for the 2017 session of the General Assembly. In a letter requesting the commissioners’ support, Hogan characterized the legislation as an attempt to fix a problem that didn’t exist. “Prior to the enactment of the Road Kill Bill, Maryland law already required one of the most public, transparent, and inclusive processes in the country for developing statewide transportation priorities,” he said. During the 2016 legislative session, Hogan’s veto of the bill was overridden by a 29-17 vote. Prior to the legislation, Hogan said the state’s Consolidated Transportation Program was a more collaborative
process that involved both local governments and residents to assess area priorities. “Simply put, the Road Kill Bill severely limits the ability of local jurisdictions to determine which transportation projects are necessary,” he said. Hogan said the bill imposes a onesize-fits-all scoring system that factors in population served by the project and eliminates regional equity. “Instead of a fair allocation of funding to all jurisdictions, the scoring system mandated by this law would remove all but seven of the state’s top priority transportation projects from the 2018-2023 CTP, with all transportation funding for these major projects going solely to four counties,” he said. Even those four counties stand to lose most their top priority projects under the scoring system, Hogan said. Commissioner Bud Church said unless the bill is vetoed, the county would be affected. “We know we stand to lose two projects that we have on the books right now,” he said. Under the mandated scoring system, Worcester stands to lose the $372 million project for improvements on Race Track Road (Route 589) and a proposed project to replace the Route 50 bridge. “I firmly believe local governments should be the driving force behind local priorities, particularly when it comes to transportation and infrastructure planning,” Hogan said.
Heroin education effort reaction to ongoing epidemic Continued from Page 19 back from students and teachers.” From a teaching standpoint, Mills said that the current economic climate has hindered health education overall. The district would ideally hire four additional health teachers, but that is not feasible under existing budgetary constraints. While public support for drug prevention programs has had a direct impact in schools – as evidenced by the eighth grade heroin lesson plan – the entire community needs to rally around its youth, Mills said. “When speaking to Worcester County law enforcement officials about heroin issues, it was noted that none of the overdoses or deaths in recent years has included a school-age youth,” she said. “While we will continue to educate our students in the most comprehensive way and continue to implement preventative health education, we as a community need to look at what is occurring after a student graduates high school.”
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CHOP JOB Iseler Demolition of Michigan started tearing down the Worcester Street water tower, which was built in 1955, early Monday morning. Contractors managed to clear the site by the end of the day. Demolition teams then moved to the 15th Street water tank, which began service in 1959, on Tuesday. Metal from both tanks was sent to Sussex Scrap Metal in Delmar, Delaware. The water tanks held 900,000 gallons combined, and have been replaced by the million-gallon beach ball tower on First Street. The beach ball tower was put in service last week.
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OBITUARIES JOHN ARTHUR RUTHERFORD Ocean City John Arthur Rutherford is now at peace. He passed away on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. He is survived by his devoted wife and best friend of 48 years, Sharon Rutherford (nee Jones), and beloved Yorkie, Abby. He was the loving father to Kimberly BarJohn Rutherford bour and husband, Patrick, and Michele Smith and husband, Mickey. He was the loving Pappy to Jordan Smith, Allen Smith, Emily Barbour and Rylee Barbour and very special brotherin-law to Bob and Amy Jones. John is also survived by nieces, nephews, great nephew, great niece, cousins, many friends and numerous baseball players. John was an avid sports fan and collector of related paraphernalia. He was very passionate about the game of baseball, he loved working with and mentoring the players. He was a pitching coach for many years at the high school, American Legion and junior college levels. John was also an avid car enthusiast known for the many different cars he owned throughout his life and the immaculate care he gave them. He retired to Ocean City, Maryland, in August 2013. He loved driving, exploring the Delmarva area and experiencing new adventures with Sharon,
Ocean City Today Abby and any other willing passenger. John attended Atlantic United Methodist Church where he made many new friends, volunteering in the soup kitchen, enjoying, using and sharing his culinary skills. John also attended Showell Methodist Church, recently helping with a cleanup of the sanctuary, kitchen and fellowship hall. A memorial service was held on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Pastor Joe Cain and Pastor Mark Hamilton officiated. Family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Atlantic United Methodist Church Soup Kitchen, 105 4th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; American Heart Association at 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, Texas 75231; or the American Diabetes Association at 1400 16th St. NW #410 Washington, D.C. 20036. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at burbage@burbagefuneralhome.com. SUSAN ANN MORAN Ocean Pines Susan Ann Moran, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury after a long battle with lung cancer. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Henry Moran and Irma Squires Moran. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Travers Powers of Ocean Pines; brothers, Earl Foote and his wife, Bar-
bara, of LaPlata, Maryland, Joseph Moran and his wife, Linda, of Elkridge, Maryland, and Michael Moran of LaPlata, Maryland; and sisters, Irma Abel and Susan Moran her husband, Bill, of Waldorf, Maryland, Nancy Sharigan of West Palm Beach, Florida, Jane Edwards and her husband, Ray, of North Port, Florida, and Linda Shewski and her husband, Dave, of Nokomis, Florida. There are two grandchildren, Zachary and Benjamin Powers of Ocean Pines. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by Jimmy Richardson, Pete Moran, George Moran and Calvin Foote Sr. Ms. Moran, a graduate of Thomas Stone High school in Waldorf, had been a homemaker and later a chef at an assisted living/retirement community called The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods in Sarasota, Florida. She thoroughly loved animals and rescued many in her lifetime. She enjoyed feeding her squirrels and watching “The Walking Dead” TV series. A graveside service was held on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 at Garden of the Pines Cemetery. Rev. Boyd Etter officiated. A donation in her memory may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811, in lieu of flowers.
FEBRUARY 10, 2017 Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. ALIDA C. STARR Berlin Alida C. Starr, age 89, passed away on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Cohen and Christina Weigers Cohen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Starr. She is survived by her sons, Bruce Starr and his wife, Jan, of Fallston, Maryland, Brian Starr of Auburndale, Florida, and her daughter, Christina Travers, of Salisbury. She also has a sister, Frances Albers, of West Palm Beach, Florida. She has 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Lillian Sroka. Ms. Starr was a devoted homemaker, she loved to read, enjoyed poetry and loved classical music. Visitation was held at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Alida will be laid to rest on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Timonium, Maryland. The chapel service will be from 11:30 p.m. Letters of condolences may be sent to the family via: www.burbage@burbagefuneralhome.com.
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Married to it: Julia and Trevor Hill named Teachers of the Yr.
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Feb. 10, 2017) Julia and Trevor Hill are married, have two children, are both math teachers at heart and have each been selected as teachers of the year by their respective schools: she teaches math at Worcester Technical High School and he instructs a pre-engineering class at Stephen Decatur Middle School. This isn’t the first time the pair has competed professionally, either. They each threw their hats into the ring for a local math coordinator position a few years ago, which neither of them got, but it prepared them to be judged on equal footing. Of Julia, Trevor said, “In the highlevel math she teaches there’s just so much detail. The difference between a right answer and a wrong answer can be a negative sign, or someone taking the cosine when the sine is appropriate. She recognizes how the small things are important. She’s all about the kids’ success.” Julia highlights the broader appeal of her husband. “He really enjoys teaching and knows his stuff. He’s not only focused on what he does, but he wants everyone to grow,” she said. “He’s really good at building relationships with people and then using those connections to help his school, the county and his peers.” Though the interviews were conducted separately, both Julia and Trevor agreed with their counterparts’ assessments. “One of the things I do best is relate to the students no matter the topic. I mean, building a robot is fun — that’s an easy buy-in, but teaching Pythagoras to middle schoolers? That’s a harder sell,” he said. “I try to stay optimistic about what we’re doing and the bigger picture. I’ll talk about life or I’ll just break into song.”
That day’s selections were Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer” and The Beatles “When I’m 64,” he said. “I really enjoy it here because the students have a pretty good idea of what area they want to work in — not that they all have it down to a particular job yet, so the students from all three high schools get to learn about each others’ fields and how math applies to each of them,” she said. “I make it easy to relate to their interests.” At home, the pair remains on the same page. “I require very little sleep, so when everyone goes to bed I can get work done. Then, I take the kids so she can work. Divide and conquer, I’d recommend it to any parent,” he said. “Our poor children,” Julia laughed. “They’ve been learning math since they were infants, but we’re both very much teachers anyway. It’s in our natures, so we’re both teaching while we’re parenting.” When it came down to the competition, however, the page turned. “We don’t talk about this stuff until it’s over. We read each other’s essays after and both noticed things that would have improved our own. There’s no tension, but we were both reluctant to share,” Trevor said. “I want to help her, you know, but not to the point where she beats me.” Julia agreed. “He’s a bigger talker than I am, but we do talk about it some. We share ideas because we really do want the other to succeed. If he wins I’ll be so happy.” Trevor does want to win. “I’m really proud to represent my school,” he said. “Over the years I’ve become more of a teacher-leader — I see a lot of different styles and how others work. To be selected from that group is a real honor. “Middle school is an interesting age
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group: the kids are somewhat independent but not really,” Trevor continued. “I don’t have to help them blow their noses, but they’re still moldable too. I can help them figure out what’s next and what’s not. Things get more serious as you get to high school and college.” Julia is excited for the opportunities that could arise from the honor. “I’d love to win, but it’s not about the title, but the chance for growth. I’d like to meet other teachers and talk about education with teachers from other counties,” she said. “If I win I’ll get to meet so many fantastic teachers.” The Hills join Tara Ball from Showell
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Decatur’s Jillian Mitrecic wins regional pole vault title She will be joined by high jumpers Bethany Williams and Wyatt Davy at states
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 10, 2017) Stephen Decatur senior Jillian Mitrecic’s pole vault of 8 feet earned her the 3A East Region title during Tuesday’s regional championship meet at the Baltimore Armory. “The competition wasn’t as competitive as year’s past, but there were definitely some girls that gave me a run for my money,” Mitrecic said. “I have never won a regional title so it’s very exciting for me.” Mitrecic said she was pleased with her performance overall, clearing 8 feet on her first attempt. “I was pretty nervous when I started vaulting around 7 feet 6 inches because I knew I had to clear them without any mistakes if I wanted to win,” she said. Mitrecic attempted to vault 8 feet 6 inches, but was unsuccessful. “My first attempt was my closest to clearing 8 feet 6 inches. Then [on] my second two [attempts] I started to get tired and slow down on my runs,” she said. Her goal is to make 8 feet 6 inches during the 3A state championship meet, scheduled to take place Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex in Landover. “I couldn’t have done it without the
support from my teammates and coaches,” she said. “They have gotten me to where I am now and I couldn’t be more grateful.” “I was really pleased with Jillian placing first in the pole vault,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said. “She has worked very hard so I was happy for her.” Mitrecic is one of three Decatur athletes who, because of their regional performance, have advanced to the state championship meet. Senior Wyatt Davy finished in fourth place in the high jump, with a height of 5 feet 7 inches. In the girls’ high jump event, five athletes’ best height was 4 feet 8 inches, including Decatur senior Bethany Williams. Because of the tiebreaker – misses at the highest height that the competitor achieved – Williams finished tied for ninth place with Great Mills’ Sara Fletcher. Despite her ninth-place finish, Williams qualified for states because she met the advancement standard, which was 4 feet 8 inches. “I thought Wyatt would be really closing to making it. He tied for fourth, but got the spot on a tiebreaker (misses at the winning height),” Stigler said. “We always try to emphasize the importance of that tiebreaker so I was happy he could come through on that. “Bethany was kind of at the opposite end of the spectrum there because she was tied with a number of girls at
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Stephen Decatur senior Jillian Mitrecic, center, proudly holds the first-place ribbon she earned for winning the pole vault event during Tuesday’s 3A East Regional championship at the Baltimore Armory. She has qualified for the state meet along with teammates, senior high jumpers Wyatt Davy and Bethany Williams.
4 feet 8 inches, but lost out because of the tiebreaker,” he added. Senior Zachary Cioccio came in fifth place in the pole vault, recording a height of 9 feet. Davy took sixth, vaulting 8 feet 6 inches. Only the top four in each event advance to states. “I thought we did pretty well and I was pleased with most of our performances. The competition was very tough
and the regions are larger for indoor track than for outdoor track or cross country so it makes it very hard to qualify for the state meet,” Stigler said. “When we went up to the meet [Tuesday], I was thinking that we would probably have three qualify for the state meet…four at most. So three was basically what I was expecting to qualify for the state meet.”
Decatur girls’ basketball team tops Mardela, 42-30
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 10, 2017) The Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball team put another mark in the win column, defeating the Mardela Warriors 42-30 in Berlin on Tuesday night. “I thought they played really well,” Decatur Coach Kate Coates said. “All around, our shots were falling – which this season is kind of rare that we have such a decent shooting night – and defensively, I thought they did a great job. “You could definitely see by the end of the game Mardela was tired because they were really having to work hard,” Coates continued. “I was really proud of them.” The Lady Seahawks led 14-8 at the end of the first quarter. They went into the halftime break with a 25-21 advantage. After three quarters, Decatur was
ahead 31-27. The home team outscored its opponent 11-3 in the final quarter. “The girls always play with so much heart,” Coates said. “The past two games have been close at halftime, which they haven’t been really used to for the whole season. I’m really proud of how they come out in the second half and just lay it out there and finish it out.” Senior captain Savannah Schultz led Decatur on Senior Night with 12 points, eight assists, five steals and four rebounds. Junior Chloe Sass chipped in with seven points. Freshman Sarah Engle added six points, three steals and two assists. Junior Amya Mumford contributed five points, six rebounds, four steals and two assists. Senior Madison Jones tallied five points. Decatur improved to 16-0 in the Bayside Conference with the victory, See COATES Page 28
Two is better than one, as Stephen Decatur senior Madison Jones (21) and junior Amya Mumford (33) block Mardela players from getting a rebound during Tuesday’s game in Berlin. Decatur won 4230. LISA CAPITELLI/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
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WP Mallards win 45-43 over Royals (Feb. 10, 2017) The Worcester Prep boys’ basketball team’s 45-43 victory over the Delmarva Christian Royals on Tuesday night was important for the Mallards to remain atop the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference going into the postseason tournament. Delmarva went on a 5-0 to start the game. Prep senior Tate Shockley cut the lead to three points before the Royals jumped ahead by six. Sophomore Colin Miller netted a three, then senior captain Patrick Petrera made a layup and Worcester trailed by one with about two minutes remaining in the first quarter. Miller hit another three to give the Mallards a 10-8 advantage with a little over a minute left in the quarter. The Royals scored in the final seconds of the first quarter to take an 11-10 lead. Baskets by Miller and Petrera put Worcester on top 14-11 with four and a
half minutes to play in quarter. Delmarva then tallied eight unanswered points to pull ahead 19-14. Shockley sank two free throws late in the quarter and at halftime, the visiting team lead 19-16. The Royals increased their advantage early in the third, but the Mallards battled back and at the end of the quarter, the home team only trailed by two (28-26). “We didn’t do well in the beginning of the third quarter, but we fought back. Our defense definitely helped us. We got some steals and easy transition points,” Prep Coach Keith Geiger said. “Once we got the lead in the fourth quarter we stayed with it. We had a few threes in the fourth and that helped.” Geiger said junior Tucker Brown came up big for Worcester in the fourth quarter. He scored nine points in the final eight minutes. “We were more patient. We made better decisions in the fourth quar-
ter,” Geiger said. “We can learn from the couple mistakes we had. I thought they played good defense the whole game. We only gave up 43 points. “I was proud of the boys,” he continued. “It was Senior Night and they fought to win.” Miller led Worcester with 13 points. Brown and Shockley scored 11 points apiece. “I like the way Tate Shockley played. The last couple of games he’s got into a rhythm and contributed,” Geiger said. “The more people we have contribute the better. The last four games we’ve had a different leading scorer. “It’s great to see the kids being unselfish,” he added. “We have a bunch of different guys who can score, which is good because that makes it hard to defend against us.” The ESIAC tournament begins with the semifinal round on Wednesday.
Coates: The girls always play with so much heart Continued from Page 27 18-1 overall. The Seahawks wrap up the regular season on the road. Decatur will take a trip to Salisbury to play the Wicomico Indians on Tuesday, and then face the Parkside Rams on Thursday. Both matches are slated to start at 5:30 p.m. “All season I’ve been so impressed with our defense so we’re going to keep working on that, but offensively, sometimes I feel we get too stagnant and we’re just kind of rotating the ball around the perimeter and we’re not really going inside with it,” Coates said. “Over the next few days of practice and the last [two] games, we really need to do a better job of running the offense.”
Stephen Decatur freshman Abby Yesko dribbles the ball up the court during Tuesday’s game against Mardela in Berlin. Decatur came out on top 4230. LISA CAPITELLI/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
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PREMIER ATHLETES Stephen Decatur High School seniors Bethany Williams and Jian Joobeen were named the Premier Driving School December Athletes of the Month for indoor track and wrestling, respectively. They are pictured with Assistant Principal Ryan Cowder and Premier Driving School representative Geri Riden.
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Lady Mallards play ‘inspired basketball’ after two losses By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 10, 2017) After starting the season 13-0, the Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team suffered back-toback losses last Friday and Saturday. But, the Lady Mallards bounced back on Tuesday, earning a 34-24 victory over the Delmarva Christian Royals in Berlin. “We really played inspired basketball,” Prep Coach Scot Dailey said. “If you watched it and hadn’t seen the last two games, you’d be like, ‘that’s just the same old Worcester Prep team, playing great defense and hustling and rebounding and getting loose balls,’ but we did not do that the last two games, so it was refreshing to see.”
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Christina Romano to play lacrosse for George Mason
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 10, 2017) After meeting some of the George Mason University lacrosse players, Stephen Decatur senior Christina Romano knew she would enjoy playing with them. “The team at Mason was so friendly and welcoming when I went on my official visit. I was even more excited after I met most of the players and got a taste of what college will be like,� she said. “I also love the coaching staff at Mason.� She verbally committed to the Division I George Mason lacrosse program at the end of her sophomore year. Romano signed her National Letter of Intent just a few months ago, on Nov. 9, at Decatur in front of friends and family. She received an athletic scholarship as well as academic money. “I decided to choose George Mason because I really like the location of the university in Fairfax, Virginia, and it is a strong school academically,� the 17year-old said. “I love that George Mason is a big university and that it has a variety of majors and internship opportunities, especially since I’m not completely set on what I want to major in yet.� Romano said she is thinking about majoring in kinesiology, and one day hopes to have a career focusing on sports medicine. Romano has been playing lacrosse for 12 years. “In college, I hope to be a standout player on the lacrosse field and raise my level of play,� the midfielder said. “Christina is incredibly athletic. She combines that athleticism with her
drive to be the best lacrosse player that she can be,� said Decatur Lacrosse Coach Sara Braniecki. “That is something that will certainly make her have a successful college lacrosse career.� Romano played soccer for Decatur all four years. She just wrapped up her fourth season of indoor track. In March, she will begin her fourth and final lacrosse season at Decatur. “In my last season playing lacrosse at Stephen Decatur, I look forward to playing with the girls I’ve played with since I could pick up a stick and cradle a ball for the last time,� Romano said. “I’m anxious to see what we will achieve this year as a team. I know if we play together we will get far, and hopefully, claim a state title.� Braniecki said Romano’s positive attitude and work ethic have been incredibly important for the Decatur lacrosse program. Last year she was a captain, and had a very positive impact on those around her, Braniecki added. She has played a large role in both the team’s defense and offense. “Christina has been an incredible attribute to our program because of her willingness to play anywhere on the field. She has played low defense for us, as well as low offense, and in the midfield as well,� Braniecki said. “Because of her ability to do this, she will be very valuable this year. “Her defense has continually been improving and she is very consistent on the offensive end of the field. I hope to see her play all over the field this year and be a leader wherever she is on the field,� Braniecki added.
Ocean City Beach Patrol to hold skills evaluation, Sun.
(Feb. 10, 2017) The Ocean City Beach Patrol will hold its first off-site pre-employment physical skills evaluation on Sunday, Feb. 12 at Maggs Gym, on the Salisbury University campus, to fill openings in the 2017 employment roster. There are no pre-certification requirements and experience in ocean rescue is not necessary to apply. Registration for the test begins at 10 a.m.; however, applicants should prepare for orientation and a full day of testing beginning shortly after registration. Candidates will be required to
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Stephen Decatur senior Christina Romano signs her National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse for Division I George Mason University in Virginia, at the Berlin high school on Nov. 9. She is pictured seated with her mother, Lori, and father, Anthony, and in back, from left, is her grandmother, Judy Carson, sister and brother, Alyssa and Michael, and grandfather, Bruce Carson.
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(Feb. 10, 2017) Despite concerns, the Ocean Bowl Skate Park’s mini ramp will re-open prior to the spring season. The mini ramp closed in November for repairs, and according to Parks Assistant Superintendent Gary Collier, the mini ramp will re-open in late February, just in time for warmer weather. The Ocean Bowl’s mini ramp is layered in steel and is 24 feet wide with an 8-foot transition cut down to 6 foot. According to Skate Park Manager Daniel Reed, the steel surface of the mini ramp had become rusted, allowing water to seep through to other layers of the ramp. While the underlying layers are still in working condition, the Town of Ocean City made the decision to replace the surface with new Skatelite, which is a super durable paper-composite material that is designed to stand up to the daily punishment inflicted by skateboards and BMX bikes. “The ramp will be safer and the Skatelite will provide a smoother surface for the skateboarders,” Reed said. Although the mini ramp is currently closed, the remainder of the Ocean Bowl is fully operational and the hours and fees have remained the same. The Ocean Bowl Skate Park is currently open weekdays from 2 p.m. to sunset, closed Wednesdays, and open on the weekends from 9:30 a.m. to sunset. A weekly daily pass costs $12, a weekend daily pass is $15, a weekly pass is $42, an annual pass is $110, and a resident annual pass is $60. The Ocean Bowl Skate Park has been renovated over time due to the wear and weather. The park opened in June of 1976, and currently holds the title of the oldest operating municipal skate park in the United States. When it first opened the facility consisted of a 4-foot deep asphalt bowl which proved so successful that a larger bowl was quickly added. In 1984 this “big bowl” was structurally weakened by successive tropical storms and was removed the following year. It was succeeded by an 11-foot high, 28-foot wide metal-surfaced half pipe, which served not only to replace the lost bowl, but also to respond to the changing demands of skateboarding and the huge popularity of vertical ramps at the time. The ramp and the small bowl stood for another 10 years until 1997 when the park was again in need of renovations. After long hours of planning and many meetings, the City Council together with a Skate Park Committee composed of local skaters, businesses, politicians and parents, came up with the resources to build the park that exists today. The old bowl and ramp were torn down in the fall of 1997 and the new park opened in July of 1998. Since the park reopened, it has been busy with traveling demos, tours and skating contests; as well as skate camps and clinics with professional skaters. Prior to the current repairs, the most recent renovations occurred in 2011 when the bowl and vert ramp received a complete resurfacing. For more information, contact Reed at 410-289-2695 or Kim Kinsey at 410250-0125.
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Berlin native Jordan Pippin shows off a couple pieces he has created at his shop, Steel N Glory, located on 305 Washington Street in Berlin.
Jordan Pippin wins Berlin Chamber’s Artist of the Year
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) Steel N Glory owner Jordan Pippin was stunned when he received Local Artist of the Year recognition during the Berlin Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner on Jan. 25. “I was completely stoked and honored,” Pippen said. “When they called my name, I was shocked.” Pippen opened his shop last summer on Washington Street in Berlin. He specializes in custom-made metal, plasma cutting, home décor, woodworking, custom fabrication and promotional pieces for businesses. “I find joy and pleasure in being able to create something exactly how someone wants it,” Pippin said. “I love what I do. The combination of specialty tools and the passion I have for what I do [makes his work special.]” Steel N Glory began a few years ago while Pippen ran his plumbing business, Pippin Contracting, which is still in operation. “Welding was always a side hobby, and I’ve been working toward where I am today for quite some time,” Pippen said. “I decided I wanted to purchase a shop, and Berlin was where I looked to set my feet.” “I was born and raised here. Things are moving in the right direction and I am devoting more time to the shop,” he added. “I want to take Steel N Glory to the next level.” By purchasing a CNC plasma cutter, Pippen can engrave, route and metal-
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Steel N Glory owner Jordan Pippin specializes in custom-made metal, plasma cutting, home décor, woodworking, custom fabrication and promotional pieces for businesses.
cut any sign, décor or furniture piece. “It is very broad and specific in its ability, and allows for work on more intricate and smaller pieces, such as a keychain bottle opener,” Pippen said. “From a small design to a 10-foot sign and everything in between, we incorporate the plasma cutter with welding and other fabrication tools.” The Berlin native is open to new ideas and loves being creative with metal, while creating pieces for his customers. Last Monday, Pippen was working on a large conference table for a mortgage company and custom handrails for the interior of a dream home. In Berlin, Pippen created three signs at Gilbert’s Provisions, a charcuterie, cheese, and fermented foods shop, which also carries some of his
handmade pieces for sale. Around the corner at Bruder Hill, Pippen made custom hooks for the dressing rooms. Pippen also worked on the metal aspect of the Shark on the Harbor sign, in West Ocean City, and created an interior sign at the nearby Culture restaurant, in addition to having metal art there for sale, hanging on the walls. “Whether it’s for a personal home, restaurant or retail business, I am open to any ideas or metalwork,” Pippen said. “I have pride and passion in what I do, whether it’s signage, custom design, or a display unit.” Steel N Glory, on 305 Washington Street in Berlin, is open Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 443497-4215 before stopping by to make sure Pippen is not on an emergency plumbing call.
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) Most real estate agents are Realtors, which means they are members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). By belonging to NAR, all member Realtors are bound by NAR’s Code of Ethics. But beyond the ethics code, NAR developed a list of professional courtesies to be followed in order to maintain an environment of respect for everyone involved in a real estate transaction. This “best practices” list covers three areas: Respect for the Public, Respect for Property and Respect for Peers. Here is an excerpt from the first two areas covered. Respect for the Public: • Respond promptly to inquiries and requests for information. • Schedule appointments and showings as far in advance as possible. • Call if you are delayed or must cancel an appointment or showing. • If a prospective buyer decides not to view an occupied home, promptly explain the situation to the listing broker or the occupant. • Communicate with all parties in a timely fashion. • When entering a property ensure that unexpected situations, such as pets, are handled appropriately. • Leave your business card if not prohibited by local rules. • Never criticize property in the presence of the occupant. • Inform occupants that you are leaving after showings. • When showing an occupied home, always ring the doorbell or knock— and announce yourself loudly before entering. • Communicate clearly; don’t use jargon or slang that may not be readily understood. • Be aware of and respect cultural differences. • Do not tell people what you think—tell them what you know. Respect for Property: • Be responsible for everyone you allow to enter listed property. • Never allow buyers to enter listed property unaccompanied. • When showing property, keep all members of the group together. • Never allow unaccompanied access to property without permission. See REALTORS Page 34
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CFES awards lower shore schools aid of nearly $60,000
(Feb. 10, 2017) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) honored Maryland lower shore schools and educators with $59,919 in grants through the organization’s 2016 Education Award Grants Program. Education awards are made annually in conjunction with National Education Week through a competitive process to public and private schools on the lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. Grants are made to those schools that have developed innovative programs to be particularly beneficial to their students and communities. “This awards program is the Community Foundation’s principle vehicle for recognizing and rewarding those schools that are engaged in making a particularly creative contribution to the education of our children,” said Erica Joseph, CFES president. “These awards highlight truly remarkable things our dedicated teachers and school administrators are accomplishing.” The following Worcester County schools received Education Award Grants for 2016 during ceremonies held at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Nonprofit Support Center in Salisbury: • Berlin Intermediate School will purchase a google expedition virtual field trip kit for 20 students. • Pocomoke Middle School will pilot an after-school journalism club that uses social media and photography. • Snow Hill Elementary School will partner with many community organizations to create a pilot school-operated community garden. • Snow Hill Elementary School will pilot a core language and writing program with dynamic communication devices. This will be done in partnership with Cedar Chapel Special School. • Snow Hill Elementary School is going to implement a mindful social and emotional needs program.
Worcester County Education Grant Award recipients from Berlin Intermediate School, Pocomoke Middle School, Snow Hill Elementary School, Snow Hill High School, Snow Hill Middle School and Stephen Decatur High School pose for a photo.
• Snow Hill High School will enhance its theater programs and create two high school theater events. • Snow Hill Middle School will pilot a personalized learning program (PLP) for sixth grade students. • Stephen Decatur High School will improve its Seahawk Writing Center by creating a more formalized training program for writing lab tutors The Community Foundation honored three literacy programs with the Mary Gay Calcott Award of Excellence. The winning schools were Stephen Decatur High School, Wicomico Middle School and Bennett Middle School. In addition to the Calcott Award, these schools received grant funding from the Foundation’s Mary Gay Calcott Memorial Fund. The award is named for the late Mary Gay Calcott, a professor of English at Salisbury University whose life embodied her ideals of teaching students to think, to ex-
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Realtors focused on basic respect for ethical angle Continued from Page 33 • Enter property only with permission even if you have a lockbox key or combination. • When the occupant is absent, leave the property as you found it (lights, heating, cooling, drapes, etc.) If you think something is amiss (e.g. vandalism), contact the listing broker immediately. • Be considerate of the seller’s property. Do not allow anyone to eat, drink, smoke, dispose of trash, use bathing or sleeping facilities, or bring pets. Leave the house as you found it unless instructed otherwise. • Use sidewalks; if weather is bad, take off shoes and boots inside property. Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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Used to be Mine sports new look after renovation
By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Feb. 10, 2017) After about a week and a half of renovations, the new and improved “Used to be Mine Thrift Store” opened back up in early January to a line of expectant customers that wrapped around the small parking lot in West Ocean City. The store, an extension of Diakonia that opened in 2009, carries everything from clothing and furniture, to board games and various household items. Proceeds support programs across the nonprofit, which benefits more than 10,000 people and distributes more than 100,000 pounds of food each year. Diakonia Executive Director Claudia Nagle said the store was tiny when it originally opened, but that it expanded twice within the first year, taking up additional storefronts in the shopping center. Today, the space covers more than 3,600 square feet. “What it does for Diakonia is it allows us to support some of the activities that we provide to the community,” she said. “It provides a wonderful opportunity for people to come in from the community and to volunteer with us and get involved, and the revenue that gets generated through the thrift shop is invaluable – it just fills a lot of those holes that otherwise we wouldn’t have funds to do things with.” The latest remodel and expansion was spearheaded by Diakonia President Allyson Bernard-Church, with assistance from Nagle, board member Tracy Tilghman and a small handful of others. “When I became president in June, some of the people that are involved in Diakonia came and said ‘we love the thrift store, but it needs a little updating,’” Bernard-Church said. She said she used her experience as a realtor to plan the revamp. “I’ve done renovations and flipped houses and done TV shows and stuff, so I thought ‘I can do this,’” she said. “We decided to do it over the holiday because it would be quieter, and they’re closed for a week between Christmas and New Year’s.” She gathered a wish list from volunteers and said about 90 percent of those requests were fulfilled. “We put up new shelving and brightened it up and did some remarketing, and we had some volunteers come in and redo the countertops in our ‘Diakonia blue,’” she said. “It was time. It’s been so successful that we haven’t been able to address [the shortcomings], and I had a lot of really good friends and community support to help.” That included her own family, visiting from Connecticut during the holidays. “I put a hammer in my dad’s hand too,” she said. Tilghman said she brought addi-
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Diakonia Executive Director Claudia Nagle, left, President Allyson Bernard-Church and board member Tracy Tilghman, right, helped remodel the nonprofit’s thrift shop during the holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The store reopened in January.
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tional “muscle” and helped install the new shelves. The end result, by all accounts, is a cleaner, more welcoming space that should benefit both the shoppers and the volunteer staff, and by extension the entire operation. “It’s incredible. I can’t wait to hear what the public’s reaction is,” Bernard-Church said. “We had people consistently looking in the windows when we were working.” She said shoppers range from those that have nothing, to the cream of the community. “Everybody loves a bargain,” Bernard-Church said. Along with raising funds and offering up deep discounts, Nagle said the store helps provide certain items for needy people in the community. “The thrift shop is certainly an opportunity to raise some funds to support our mission of emergency housing and homelessness prevention and our food pantry and those other services we provide, but also if we have someone who comes to Diakonia for assistance and needs some help [the shop]
allows us to have some furnishings for people who may have lost their home in a fire or something along those lines,” she said. “We use the donations that come in with our guests who stay at our emergency housing program, and we also work with the department of social services if they have clients that need furnishing.” Nagle said about 100 people contribute to running the space, almost all of which are volunteers. That includes not only those who help run the thrift store, but those in receiving and others who help sort through and distribute all of the items. “We have a group of people who come here on Tuesday mornings to sort and stock the shop. It really is something that’s amazing to watch happen, and the fact that Ally brought the board along and brought the volunteers and showed that leadership and showed recognition to the needs of the shop is really remarkable,” she said. “It shows one more time and one more way how much we value the work of the volunteers and how much See DIAKONIA Page 36
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Diakonia thrift store seeks secondary storage location Continued from Page 35 we appreciate them. Without them we wouldn’t be able to do what we do – I’m constantly reminded of that.” Bernard-Church underscored how broad of a push all of Diakonia’s volunteers put in to help raise the funds that drive the nonprofit’s many programs. “What I want the community to know is when we go out and solicit donations – because we certainly can’t run on just what the thrift shop does for us – that we work, every day, really hard at doing everything that we can before we go out to the community,” she said. “We have incredible community support, but I think that not all the community understands that we do that. This [store] is just a little piece of us.” Workers at the thrift store cannot accept donations of electronics or used bedding, but they are accepting items in good, working condition that are clean and well cared-for. Cash,
check or electronic donations are the best way to help, according to Nagle, because they are the most flexible and the store tends to have storage issues. On that note, Bernard-Church said Diakonia is looking for additional storage space, which would ideally be heated and have electricity. “If somebody has a storefront that’s available until spring – we would love to have it year-round, but we really need something for the next four months,” she said. “That is a need that we are looking for.” Visit the Used to be Mine Thrift Store on 12507 Sunset Ave in West Ocean City, next to the Culture restaurant. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Donations can be delivered to the main office on 12747 Old Bridge Road in Ocean City. For more information or to donate items or funds, call 410-213-0923, visit www.diakoniaoc.org or visit www.facebook.com/usedtobemine.
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Inside Going Out Taylor Sloan wo years ago, on Valentine’s Day, I decided to fly halfway across the country to Houston as a surprise for someone. It was the most spontaneous and impulsive decision I have ever made. The “50 Shades of Grey” movie premiered, just as the sequel, “50 Shades Darker,” will be in theaters in time for Valentine’s Day weekend again. I wanted a romantic trip filled with champagne, laughter and movies. Thankfully, that is exactly what happened. Hopefully everyone enjoys celebrating Valentine’s Day as much as I do. Even if you don’t have a Valentine, have a galentine’s party or bronight. The bars below have amazing food and drink specials. I suggest dressing up, getting out of the house and choosing a spot to spoil yourself or special someone. BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street, offers happy hour Monday through Friday, 4-7 p.m., and late night happy hour Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Drink specials include $2.25 Miller Lite, Coors Light and Natural Light cans, $1.75 domestic draft mugs and $3 pint drafts, $3.25 domestic bottles, $3.50 rails and premium beers, $4.25 house wine and $4.50 import beers. Don’t miss Tranzfusion playing on stage at 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10 and Saturday, Feb. 11. Try the half-price entrée specials Sunday through Thursday, starting at 11 a.m., all served with two sides including fried seafood on Sunday, and crab cake imperial on Monday. Tuesday, have a twin crab cake dinner, and Wednesday indulge in stuffed flounder. To hear more, call 410-5247575. Bourbon Street on the Beach, 116th Street, offers happy hour 3-7 p.m. daily, which includes $2 Natural Light, $2.50 drafts, $3.50 rail drinks, $5 house wine and margaritas and $6 hurricanes and crushes. Food specials include $1 oysters, $8 char grilled oysters, $9 wings and $8 half-pound burgers. Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with Bourbon Street’s delicious special menu available Saturday, Feb. See INSIDE Page 38
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Natasha Snyder, of Ferrum, Virginia, displays hundreds of yarn products for customers to purchase from the Unplanned Peacock Studio during the 2016 Delmarva Wool and Fiber Expo. The 2017 event will take place this weekend at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street.
Delmarva Wool and Fiber Expo in OC this weekend
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) Demonstrations, classes, door prizes and 54 vendors await those attending the fourth annual Delmarva Wool and Fiber Expo, taking place this weekend at the convention center on 40th Street. Vendors will be selling wool, fabric, wood, reed and yarn products in addition to spinning wheels and looms, clothing, quilts, soaps, lotions, lip balms, hand creams, laundry detergent, body wash, honey and other oneof-a-kind products. “If you are a yarn user-knitter, crocheter or weaver, this is the place to get the best product that you will ever use,” organizer Susan Childs said. “Most of these vendors grow and finish their own product into beautiful handspun yarns.” Attendees will find processing, spinning, hooking and weaving equipment at the event along with knitting needles, carders, crochet hooks, ceramic buttons and bowls. “We will be having a lot of in-booth demonstrations of weaving, spinning and knitting,” Childs said. “Most vendors can’t stand to just sit, so they will be using a drop spindle, hooking a rug, weaving material or many other crafts
Loris Blandford, of Frankford, Delaware, spins wool during the 2016 Delmarva Wool and Fiber Expo in Ocean City.
that can be done with fibers [during the show.]” Each vendor will donate something for a door prize, which will range from gift certificates to products with one given away every two hours, she said. Childs encourages guests to talk with vendors who are always willing to share their knowledge about products. Twenty-one classes are scheduled for
Friday and Saturday, for an additional fee, which have already begun to sell out. Class sizes are limited and buying a ticket in advance is suggested. “The classes are great,” Childs said. “The hand-painted yarn class for Saturday is already sold out and we made a second class on Saturday to accommodate the interest.” See FOURTH Page 38
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11 to Tuesday, Feb. 14. Appetizers include char-grilled oysters, $9; crab-stuffed mushrooms/scallops in bacon, $12; handmade mozzarella sticks/cream of crab soup, $7; jumbo wings/shrimp cocktail/caprice salad, $10; and half shell oysters, $8. Entrées include chicken marsala, $20; blackened tuna steak with plum sauce/jambalaya/seafood alfredo/broiled seafood sampler, $24; a 20-ounce Delmonico steak, $30; and an 8-ounce filet mignon for $32. Friday, Feb. 10, catch Dave Sherman from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, hear Ricky and Lennon La Ricci at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, hangout for open mic night starting at 8 p.m. Thursday, watch Chris Button and Dave Sherman, 7-10 p.m. To make a reservation, call 443664-2896. Captain’s Table, 15th Street, is open daily for breakfast and dinner. Monday through Saturday breakfast is served 7-11:30 a.m. Sunday breakfast is offered 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, indulge in $3 Bloody Mary’s and mimosas. Dinner and lite fare starts at 5 p.m. daily. Happy hour is 5-7 p.m. daily. Drink specials include $1.50 Miller Lite drafts, $1 off house glass
wine and premium rail cocktails. Enjoy music by Phil Perdue on the piano this Friday and Saturday, 5:309:30 p.m. A special Valentine’s day menu will be available Friday, Feb. 10 through Tuesday, Feb. 14. To make reservations, call 410-289-7192. Clarion, 101st Street, offers several dining and nightlife options. At Horizon’s Oceanfront Restaurant receive 50 percent off dinner menu entrées, 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, and 30 percent off from 5-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Saturday, enjoy a breakfast buffet from 7-10:30 a.m. The cost is $11.95 for adults, $8.95 for children ages 4-12, and 3 and younger are free. Sunday, indulge in a deluxe breakfast buffet from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $14.95 for adults and $9.95 for children. Breakers Pub offers happy hour daily from 4-7 p.m. Drink specials include $2.30 select drafts, $2.90 domestic beers, rail drinks and house wines and $3.85 margaritas. Hear Power Play at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 and Saturday, Feb. 11. Tuesday, Feb. 14, enjoy a Valentine’s Day dinner at Horizon’s. A two-course dinner is available for $30, and a three-course dinner is offered for $35. To make reserva-
tions, call 410-524-3535. Coins Restaurant and Pub, 28th Street, offers happy hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include domestic drafts, $2; domestic bottles, $2.75; and rail drinks/chardonnay/cabernet $3.50. Food specials include a quarter pound hot dog, $2; 12 steamed clams/wings, $6;
and mussels, $7. Enjoy half-price entrées Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, 5-9 p.m. Half-price entrées will also be available for Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, Feb. 14. For a full menu visit, www.coinspuboc.com. The Cove at Ocean Pines, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, is closed
Fourth annual expo includes vendors, demos and classes Continued from Page 37 The workshops include painting yarn, creating boot cuffs, blending fiber, two- and three- dimensional needle felting, knitting a shawl and silk cowl, crocheting a scarf, creating felted soap, and even making eco-friendly dryer balls. “Needle felting is always a great class that people are interested in because it’s an easy form of decorating fabric, purses and jackets,” Childs said. “We always have a couple of beginning to knit or crochet classes so anyone who wants to learn can have a chance to do just that.” Local merchants from Delaware and Maryland will be in attendance, in addition to vendors based in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maine, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, West Virginia and Florida. “There are 54 vendors from all over the country,” Childs said. “There are several local Worcester County vendors including Goatopia out of Bishopville who will have a pigmy goat for show and tell; Catherine’s Quilting has a storefront in Selbyville; Create Yarn Works is from Parsonsburg and Ocean Breeze Alpacas is from Berlin.” Childs is excited about a number of new vendors making an appearance this weekend in addition to the return of many favorites. “We have a couple of new quilting shops, which I am very excited about because every year we have visitors that are quilters and they come looking for new projects,” she said. In November, about 3,000 people
visited the show and organizers expect a large crowd at the convention center this weekend. The Delmarva Wool and Fiber Expo debuted in 2014 as Fiber Fest after Childs had been thinking for a couple of years about events for knitters. She was always knitting in public places such as the doctor office, the beach or while camping and people would tell her they wished a class was available. After some research, Childs realized all knitting classes in Berlin, Ocean City and Bethany Beach were during the week. In addition, Childs raised sheep for a while and found small farmers have a hard time selling and distributing their product. “This is a vendor-type of event, but with vendors that are very specific to the fiber industry,” Childs said. “When a vendor applies, we check out their work to make sure that they will fit into the scheme of the show.” The Delmarva Wool and Fiber Expo takes place at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. A one-day pass cost $3, or pay $5 for the entire weekend. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The festival will run Friday, Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will continue Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information and a full list of vendors, visit www.woolandfiber.com or contact Childs at 443235-2926.
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Inside going out Taylor Sloan Monday and Tuesday, except Feb. 14, and reopens at 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. Brunch begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. Try the Cove’s new plated menu featuring traditional favorites. Tuesday, Feb. 14, celebrate Valentine’s Day with a $60 dinner special including one shared appetizer, two entrées and one dessert. To make reservations, call 410-641-7501. Wednesday, Feb. 15, don’t miss karaoke at 7 p.m. with DJ Donnie. Thursday, trivia night begins at 6 p.m., with signups starting at 5:30 p.m. For more, visit www.oceanpines.org. Crab Bag, 130th Street, opens at 11 a.m. year-round. It offers all day super happy hour with drink specials that include $1.50 domestic drafts, $2 rails and domestic bottles, $3.50 wine by the glass, $3.95 32ounce mini pitcher, $4.95 Bloody Mary’s and $5.95 orange crushes. Food specials include $6.95 cracklin kielbasa; $7.95 smoke house chili dog, chicken sandwich, one-third rack baby back ribs, or smoke house cheese fries; and $8.95 half-pound cheeseburger. For more specials, call 410-2503337. Duffy’s Bayside Bar and Grille, 130th Street, features happy hour from noon until 6 p.m. daily. Happy hour drinks include domestic bottle/drafts for $2.25, import beers for $3.50, Guinness for $5, rails are $3 and calls and house wines are $3.75. Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. enjoy eggs Benedict for $10.99, corned beef hash for $12.99 and steak and eggs for $13.99. Wednesday is burger night from 6 p.m. to close and includes beef, turkey or black bean burgers for $6.99, and house wine will be available for $3.75. Friday have a crab cake dinner for $13.99 and hear Bob Hughes play from 5-9 p.m. Check out all of Duffy’s happenings at www.DuffysOC.com. Dunes Manor Hotel, located on 28th Street, will host events throughout February with portions of proceeds benefitting Believe In Tomorrow Children’s House, an organization that supports families with critically ill children. This weekend try a “sweet and spicy” Valentine’s event. Special hotel rates are available. Packages include a two-night stay, Feb. 10-11 for $429 per couple, all-inclusive with rate code VW17. A one-night package for Saturday, Feb. 11 costs $329 per couple, allinclusive with rate code VS17, and guests can add on Sunday night for an additional $69. Dance lessons in salsa and bachata will start at 3 p.m., lessons are one hour each provided by Aggie Beletsky, and the cost is $10. A four-course gourmet dinner will be available Saturday
night for $119 beginning at 5 p.m. For more information on these events, visit dunesmanor.com. Fager’s Island, 60th Street, offers daily lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Enjoy “Island Time,” Tuesday through Sunday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $5 crushes, martinis and Fager’s Island wines, two-forone rail drinks, domestic beers and Coronas. Entertainment this weekend kicks off Friday, Feb. 10, with D.J. Hook spinning at 9 p.m., and Saturday, dance the night away with DJ Groove at 9 p.m. For more, visit www.Fagers.com. Fox’s Pizza Den, located in the Harris Teeter Shopping Plaza, Route 54, offers locals’ dine-in only specials. Monday starting at 4 p.m., enjoy a prime rib dinner for $13. Tuesday, stop in for half-price pizza, and Wednesday, get your taste buds ready for $10 parmesan night. Thursday is “Lucky Burger” night for $7.77, which includes a half-pound Angus burger. Friday, have fish and chips for $10. Come in for happy with drink specials until 6 p.m. that include $3 domestic drafts and rails, $4 house wines and $5 orange crushes. For more, call 302-436-FOXS (3697). Harborside Bar & Grill, 12841 S. Harbor Rd. West Ocean City, offers happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drink specials include $2 rails and domestic beer bottle/drafts and $5.50 orange crushes. Food specials include $5.99 buffalo wings/pound of steamed shrimp, $7.99 bowl of garlic mussels and two dozen steamed clams for $12.99. Friday, Feb. 10, Billy T will provide tunes beginning at 4 p.m. Friday is also ladies night starting at 7 p.m. Enjoy $2 16-ounce Miller and Coors Light drafts, $3 shooters and $4 house wine, and of course, happy hour prices on orange crushes. On Saturday, Feb. 11, hear Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m., followed by DJ Jeremy at 9 p.m. On Sunday, listen to Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m. then DJ Billy T, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, enjoy a prime rib dinner for $15.99. Every Wednesday, hang out with DJ Jeremy during karaoke starting at 10 p.m. For all things from the home of the Original Orange Crush, visit www.weocharborside.com. Stop by Harpoon Hanna’s in Fenwick Island, Delaware, off Route 54, and try its exclusive house beer, RAR Deep Brew Pale Ale, a medium bodied pale ale with refreshing citrus notes, a slightly malty sweetness and a balanced hop finish (5.5 percent ABV). Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 3-7 p.m. Drink specials include $1.75 Coors Light and Miller Lite drafts, $2.75 Coors Light and Miller Lite bottles, $3 rail drinks, See INSIDE Page 41
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Sara Evans and Jackie Lee to perform in resort, Feb. 10
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) Country music fans are in for a treat tonight when Sara Evans and Jackie Lee take the stage to perform some of their favorite hits inside the Performing Arts Center at the convention center on 40th Street. “We are looking forward to welcoming Sara Evans back to Ocean City just in time for a pre-Valentine’s Day treat,” said Bob Rothermel, owner of Special Event Productions, Inc., the company presenting the show. “Tickets have been selling well and we anticipate the show being a near sellout so for those last minute purchases, you better get them before they are gone.” Evans has five No. 1 songs to date including “Suds in the Bucket,” “A Real Fine Place to Start,” “No Place That Far,”
HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
It may hard to separate reality from fiction this week, Aries. You need to find a way to distinguish the two so you can move forward with confidence.
“Born to Fly” and “A Little Bit Stronger.” In addition, four of her songs have appeared in the top 10 and she has won numerous awards. Her newest single, “Slow Me Down,” was her biggest first week country radio single ever. Lee will also join the multi-platinum selling singer and songwriter in Ocean City to perform songs including “She Does,” “Headphones” and his latest single, “Getting Over You.” The Feb. 10 show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $39 to $49. Less than 50 tickets remained as of earlier this week. For tickets, visit the Ocean City Box Office located inside the convention center on 40th Street or call Ticketmaster at 1-800-551-SEAT. For more information, visit oceancityconcerts.com.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, your heart is telling you to aim for the highest peak because anything is possible if you put your mind to it. It might be a bit scary, but you won’t know unless you try. Sara Evans
“The [1980s] dress is not required, but we will have ‘80s-themed candy and cocktails, a disco ball and the mystery boxes are Rubik’s cubes,” Littleton continued. “All the music will be ‘80sthemed and there will be an old-school wine wall sponsored by Park Place Jewelers.” DJ BK is scheduled to spin the tunes and a silent auction will feature game tickets, dinners and jewelry. Hooters will show off its new bar and dining room renovations with more than a dozen different finger foods being served by cocktail waitresses in addition to a small buffet with pasta, chicken and desserts. “The girls serving constantly all night means you don’t have to worry about heading to the buffet because everything
Your reputation will precedes you, Gemini. That reputation may elicit positive feelings in some and negative sentiments in others. Don’t let the detractors get to you.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
You may notice a strange vibe in the air this week, Cancer. You might feel your intuition kick into high gear. Trusts your instincts on this one and see where it goes.
Believe in Tomorrow’s Prom Night at WOC Hooters, Sat.
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) A number of tickets are still available for Believe in Tomorrow’s Prom Night fundraiser, slated for Saturday, Feb. 11, at Hooters in West Ocean City. “Prom Night has an ‘80s theme this year,” said Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation Beach Respite Housing Program. “We are hoping for a fun and profitable night. It should be wild and I am looking forward to it.” The Believe in Tomorrow facility on 66th Street is open year-round to provide a free getaway to the beach for critically ill children and their families whenever they may need to escape the stresses of their child’s illness.
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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
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Leo, you have a generous heart and you often see the good in all of those around you. This can make you an excellent friend for anyone to have on their side.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, you may become preoccupied with what others think of you. Try not worry so much about what others think. If you’re comfortable with yourself, that will reflect positively.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
It may be difficult to pull yourself out of a slump this week, Libra. However, if you surround yourself with upbeat friends, the week will end up being positive.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, try not to drift on autopilot this week; otherwise, you may miss crucial details along the way. Try to be engaged even if it is challenging at this juncture.
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Sagittarius, make extra time for your immediate family and other loved ones this week. Enjoy the warmth and laughter, and embrace the companionship that family provides.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, do not beat yourself up for little mistakes you might make. No one is keeping a tally, so just go with the flow instead of trying to control every little thing.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Wishing and hoping for dreams to come true will only get you so far, Aquarius. You must take certain steps to make plans come to fruition. If you must, go it alone.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, give an important decision ample consideration. A solid foundation of careful thought will make you feel more confident.
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Tuesday night. The fun starts at 7 p.m. Appetizers include $6.99 wings (buffalo, garlic buffalo, old bay and honey BBQ) and a half-pound of steamed shrimp, shrimp springs rolls and jerk chicken. Enjoy fried mozzarella sticks for $5.99. Special sandwiches include $5.99 chicken salad sliders, $6.99 cheeseburger sliders, $7.99 shrimp salad sliders and pubhouse fish tacos, and $9.99 crabby sliders. For all things happening at Harpoon Hanna’s, visit www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com.
Higgins, 31st and Coastal Highway, is open for the 2017 season. Enjoy its all-you-can eat crab and corn for $29.99. For more specials, call 410-289-2581. Hooters, West Ocean City on Route 50, offers happy hour every day from 3-6 p.m. with drink specials including $2.50 domestic drafts/bottles, $3 wells, $3.50 house wine and $4 calls. Believe in Tomorrow’s prom night fundraiser will be held at Hooters on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $35 per person, and can be pur-
chased via Wayne Littleton. To hear more, contact Littleton at 410-7232842. For more on Believe in Tomorrow, visit www.believeintomorrow.org. If you’re in the service, enjoy Military Mondays with 10 percent off for active or retired military. Celebrate wing fest Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. with 50-cent traditional or boneless wings. For more, call 410-2131841. KY West, 54th Street, offers fine dining and casual fare, open daily at 4 p.m. Take advantage of a two-for-$25 See INSIDE Page 44
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Patricia and Michael Smith, of Ocean City, watch the Super Bowl at Ky West on 54th Street, Feb. 5.
Sherri Paez, left, of Ocean City, and Christine Hinz, of Selbyville, hang out on the couch at Ky West, located on 54th Street, during the Super Bowl, Sunday.
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Debbie and Tommy Wall, of Ocean City, left, Joe Koziol and Steve Wiggins, right, have drinks at Ky West on 54th Street during the Super Bowl.
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Downtown Association of Ocean City volunteers, Lisa Aydelotte, left, and Mary Ann Manganello, sell tickets for the annual Granville Trimper pancake breakfast, Feb. 5, at the Ocean View Grill, located on the Boardwalk at 16th Street.
Downtown Association of Ocean City Vice President, Brooks Trimper, is pictured with his 8-weekold son, Max, and girlfriend, Jeannette Beatley, during the Granville Trimper pancake breakfast, at Ocean View Grill on 16th Street, Sunday.
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Rob Sosnonvich, executive chef of The Cove at Mumford’s in Ocean Pines, smiles for a photo during the restaurant’s soft opening celebration on Feb. 4.
Ginger Fleming, executive director of the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce, is joined by The Cove at Mumford’s in Ocean Pines’ Food and Beverage General Manager, Brian Townsend, during the restaurant’s soft opening on Feb. 4.
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Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors, from left, President Tom Herrick, Cheryl Jacobs and Vice President Dave Stevens attend the soft opening of The Cove at Mumford’s in Ocean Pines, last Saturday.
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Funds raised will go toward respite property renovations Continued from Page 40 in the most money. Restaurants also had the option to sell raffle tickets for a four-day, three-night stay at the all-inclusive Occidental Cozumel Resort in Mexico for two people. Tickets are still available and cost $5 for one, three for $10 or six for $20. The drawing will take place at Prom Night around 9 p.m. Fundraisers such as Prom Night help raise money to provide essential weeklong excursions to Ocean City’s Believe in Tomorrow house on 66th Street. Families will have another location to escape the stresses of everyday life on 65th Street in the near future, which is just a few steps away from the back balcony of the 66th Street property. The new location will serve military pediatric families, larger families that may require the assistance of medical support or extended families because of their child’s illness and end-of-life circumstances, where the inclusion of grandparents, aunts, uncles and special friends will be fulfilled. All proceeds from Prom Night will go
toward renovations of the new beach cottage Believe in Tomorrow acquired on 65th Street in May. The property will allow the nonprofit to host an additional 52 families in Ocean City each year. Tickets cost $35. The event is capped at 180 guests. The popular party sells out every year, although 40 to 50 tickets were still available on Monday afternoon. Littleton said tickets might be available for purchase at the door this year. To purchase tickets for Believe in Tomorrow’s Prom Night, held this Saturday at Hooters in West Ocean City, contact Littleton at 410-723-2842 or email wlittleton@believeintomorrow.org. The fun begins at 7 p.m. Visit www.believeintomorrow.org/ housing_bythesea.html to learn more about Believe in Tomorrow’s House by the Sea.
Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Respite Housing Program, shows off the new 65th Street property acquired in May. Funds raised through the Prom Night event will go toward renovating the property.
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(Feb. 10, 2017) Every day a teacher, a bus driver, a guidance counselor or perhaps a school nurse goes above and beyond the call of duty, making a positive and lasting impact in a student’s life by offering special attention, extraordinary compassion, support and guidance. The Worcester County Education Foundation (WCEF) is launching an annual appeal that allows business owners, parents, grandparents and high school alumni to recognize a school, teacher or anyone in the education field who has impacted a child’s life. Hearing the words “thank you” from a student or their loved ones is more meaningful than any other type of award or accolade they ever receive. Saying “thank you” with a tax deductible contribution to Honor our Schools Annual Appeal in honor of a school, a teacher or staff member, not only pays tribute to great educators and role models who have made a difference in a student’s life, but every dollar raised will help provide essential resources needed for teachers and students in the schools. The school that a donor honors will be sent an acknowledgement letter. A message of appreciation will also be shared with the faculty and staff as well as the community through the WCEF website, newsletters and annual reports. The gift amount will be kept confidential. The gift of education is precious. To honor a school, teacher or staff member or to learn more about the WCEF Honor our Schools Annual Appeal, visit www.wced.foundation or call 410-6325076.
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NOW PLAYING BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com Feb. 10-11: Tranzfusion, 9 p.m. Feb. 15: Sir Rod, 5 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium, Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com Feb. 10: Dave Sherman, 7-11 p.m. Feb. 11: Ricky & Lennon La Ricci, 7-11 p.m. Feb. 15: Open Mic, 8-11 p.m. Feb. 16: Chris Button & Dave Sherman, 7-10 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m. CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-641-0600
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DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com Every Friday: Bob Hughes, 5-9 p.m. FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-5500 www.fagers.com Feb. 10: DJ Hook, 9 p.m. Feb. 11: DJ Groove, 9 p.m. Feb. 14: Bryan Clark, 5:30 p.m. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com Feb. 10: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. Feb. 11: Simple Truth/Side Project, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 8 p.m. Feb. 12: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 6:30 p.m.
Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525 302-539-3095 www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com Feb. 16: Kevin Poole, 6-10 p.m. MUMFORD’S LANDING OCEAN PINES 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 www.oceanpines.org Feb. 10: On the Edge, 8 p.m. Feb. 11: TBA, 8 p.m. Feb. 15: Karaoke, 7 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 www.clarionoc.com Feb. 10-11: Power Play
SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com Feb. 10: Benderz Trio, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Feb. 11: John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; LUNASEA Full Moon Glow Party, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; The Benderz, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Feb. 16: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com Feb. 11: Test Kitchen, 4-8 p.m. TOUCH OF ITALY 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront Ocean City 302-703-3090 Every Tuesday: Piano Bar w/Bryan Russo, 9 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 www.whiskersbar.com Feb. 10: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey
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and two-for-$45 dinner menu. The kitchen is open until 10 p.m. To make a reservation, call 443-664-2836. Happy hour is 4-7 p.m. daily. Food specials include $8 steamed shrimp and wings, $9 calamari, and $10 burgers with hand-cut fries. Drink specials include $3 domestic bottles and Miller Lite drafts, $4 rail drinks and $5 house wine. To view the menu, visit www.kywestoceancity.com. Nick’s House of Ribs, 145th Street, is open Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight, and noon to midnight Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy two-for-one happy hour from 35 p.m. at the bar only. Tuesday, order a single crab cake or flounder almondine with two sides and dinner rolls for $13.99. Wednesday, have a half-rack of ribs with two sides and dinner rolls for $13.99, and Thursday, eat half a BBQ chicken with two sides and rolls for $13.99. For more, visit www.nickshouseofribs.com. O.C. Wasabi, 33rd Street, has reopened for the 2017 season. Check out its awesome sushi menu and cocktail list. To hear more, go to www.ocwasabi.com. Pizza Tugos, Route 50 in West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $1.75 Miller Lite and Yuengling drafts, $2.99 craft beer drafts and $1.99 rail drinks. Get $1 cheese pizza slices during happy hour. Order your pizza online at www.pizzatugos.com.
Ropewalk, 82nd Street, is open Wednesday through Sunday. Happy hour is available all day and all night. Drink specials include $2 off drafts as well as $2.50 select domestics, $4 Slushies, wines and rails and $5.50 crushes. Nightly dinner specials include half-price steam pots on Wednesday, crab cake on Thursday, prime rib on Friday, buy-one-get-one-free dessert on Saturday, and half-price entrées on Sunday. Enjoy weekend brunch at Ropewalk, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To hear more, call 410524-1009. Seacrets, 49th Street, is open Thursday at 4 p.m. and 11 a.m. Friday through Sunday. Enjoy happy hour specials including half-price jerk chicken, Jamaican fries and onion rings, and $5 off wings/raw bar prices, 4-7 p.m. Don’t miss happy hour drink prices including $2.50 Natural Lights, $3 domestic can beers, $4 Seacrets TropicAle and import beers, $4.50 craft drafts and $5 Seacret spirits (Bourbon whiskey and light-whiskey excluded). Halfprice entrées start at 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Live entertainment kicks off with the Benderz Trio, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. tonight. Saturday, catch the John McNutt band, 5-9 p.m. on the tiki stage. Hear the Benderz in the club with DJ Cruz spinning between sets starting at 9 p.m. in Morley Hall. Don’t forget it’s the “Lunasea party,” enjoy the full moon with glow in the dark cups and
necklaces. Thursday, Feb. 16, catch Opposite Directions at 5 p.m. I cannot wait to see all of my favorite customers while I work this weekend. Stop by and say “Hi” to me Saturday night or Sunday for lunch. Visit, www.seacrets.com for more specials. Skye Bar, 66th Street, features a raw bar, lite fare, fresh seafood and steaks, creative cocktails and an award-winning wine list. The restaurant opens at 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 11:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. Friday through Sunday and includes $1 oysters from the raw bar and food and drink specials such as $1 off draft beer, $3.50 rails, $4 house wines and $5 orange crushes. Saturday, hear Test Kitchen play from 4-8 p.m. For Skye Bar’s menu and entertainment schedule, visit www.skyebaroc.com. Touch of Italy, 67th Street, features the Soprano bar/café every Tuesday at 9 p.m. with Bryan Russo and friend(s). Touch of Italy offers a New York-style deli and Italian marketplace with specialties straight from the Bronx. Walk around and you are in a quaint Italian restaurant with bar and fire brick oven. Touch of Italy offers specials Sunday through Thursday. Sunday, buy one pizza, get one half off, and indulge in Nonna’s $39 dinner special (feeds two to four people). Monday, try the manicotti for only $10 and save on wine with select bottles half-price.
Ladies, Tuesday is for you. With the purchase of one entrée, take half off another. Savor your palate in seasonal ravioli for $11, while enjoying beverages offered at happy hour prices all day and night. Wednesday, have chicken parmigiana for $12, and Thursday, eat classic spaghetti and meatballs for $11. Happy hour is available every day at the bar and bar tables from 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $3 domestic beer and $5 rail drinks/house wine. Food specials include $7 Italian nachos and sausage and pepper sliders (yum), and $8 meatball lollipops and chicken parmesan fingers. For more information or reservations, call 410-524-5252. Whisker’s Bar and Grill, located in the Ocean Pines Plaza, has karaoke with DJ Donnie Berkey at 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10. Whisker’s offers food specials weekly including half-price burgers with purchase of beverage on Monday. Get fried chicken or meatloaf with mashed potatoes and vegetables on Tuesday for $9.99. Wednesday, have a half-price hot dog with purchase of beverage. Thursday, try a chicken sandwich for $5.99 all day and night. Friday, enjoy an assortment of seafood specials. If you have an event coming up you would like me to highlight in Inside Going Out, please send me an email at Taylor@OceanCityToday.net. Don’t forget you can also check out this column online at www.oceancitytoday.net.
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Road to Recovery volunteer drivers sought ACS program provides rides to cancer patients who need to get to treatments, appts.
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) At least five volunteer Road to Recovery drivers are needed in Worcester County to help take cancer patients to their treatments at local hospitals. In 2016, the American Cancer Society helped provide 2,300 rides to 321 patients in Maryland through the Road to Recovery program. “Patients cannot successfully complete their life-saving treatment if they don’t have a way to get to those appointments,” Jen Burdette, Mission Delivery Program manager for the American Cancer Society, said. “Our Road to Recovery program provides free transportation to and from treatment for patients who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves.” Road to Recovery volunteers fill in the gaps when the number of rides to treatments exceed availability from family and friends, she said. Radiation and chemotherapy can take weeks or months to complete with rides being the toughest challenge for many. There is a huge need in the southern part of the county, she added. “Our program is volunteer led,” Burdette said. “Road to Recovery drivers donate their time and the use of their personal vehicle to drive patients to treatment. And the program is completely free of charge to patients.” A local volunteer coordinator matches patients in need of rides with people who are available to drive them to treatments at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury and 21st Century Oncology of Maryland in Berlin. Pamela Sue Dutton, a Road to Recovery volunteer ride coordinator for the Eastern Shore of Maryland, has been matching drivers and patients for the last 10 years. “There’s a great need for more drivers,” Dutton stated in a press release. “We presently have four volunteer drivers and Pohanka Honda also helps us out by providing their drivers when needed. It’s a rewarding service for the drivers and the patients. Some of these patients are elderly or have no family nearby to help them out.” Bishopville resident Bill Jester, a Road to Recovery volunteer driver who served in the Navy and retired
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from Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Drivers are also asked to complete provided more than 50 rides to pa- a one-hour training and an applicatients last year. tion process, which includes a back“Taking patients to treatment is ground check. very moving,” Anyone interJester stated in a ested in learning press release. “It’ll more or wants to ‘The program doubled its change your life forvolunteer base in two years, and become a volunteer ever. You get so driver can visit canmuch more out of it by 1982, it was providing round- cer.org/drive or call than you put into trip transportation for 1,640 1-800-227-2345. it.” To request rides patients undergoing treatment.’ Driver’s schedfrom Road to ReJen Burdette, Mission ules are flexible and covery, patients they are asked to Delivery Program manager must be traveling to for the American provide at least two a cancer treatment, rides per month. appointment or a Cancer Society In addition, volcomplementary unteers must be 18 therapy session ofto 85 years old, have a good driving fered during treatments. Patients are record and a valid driver’s license. required to give the American Cancer Their vehicle must be safe and reli- Society volunteers four business days’ able with a proof of insurance. notice.
In addition, being able to walk unassisted to the car, or having an accompanying caregiver to help is also needed. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legally responsible adult such as a parent or guardian. Patients needing rides to their treatments should call 1-800-2272345 to utilize Road to Recovery. The American Cancer Society has offered transportation to cancer patients as an informal service in many states since the 1960s, Burdette said. By the mid-1970s, American Cancer Society volunteers in central Massachusetts developed a transportation program for local patients with a network of volunteer drivers being created statewide in 1980, she said. “The program doubled its volunSee ROAD Page 46
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See what goes on ‘behind the scene’ at Nat’l Seashore
(Feb. 10, 2017) Assateague Island Alliance, the Friends Group of Assateague Island National Seashore, will host a new program, “Behind the Scenes: Science of the National Seashore,” on Saturday, Feb. 11. Meet at 10:30 a.m. for refreshments prior to the program, which will begin at 11a.m. Kelly Taylor, ASIS Interpretation and Education supervisor, will take participants on a journey behind the scenes to discover what National Seashore resource management staff are up to and how the research and projects are essential to the island. Taylor will cover everything from aquatics, vegetation and plover management, physical science monitoring and horse management. “The science that our staff conducts on the island help us understand how to protect the park and its resources for the future, but they are also some of the most difficult programs to find funding for,” said Park Superintendent Deborah Darden. “AIA is able to provide funding for some of these projects, which is one of the reasons our partnership is so valuable.” The program will be held in the Assateague Island Environmental Education Center, located at 7206
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Biological Science Technician Hannah Sprinkle takes Li-cor readings, which is the amount of light transmission and penetration of light through the water column to determine photic zone for SAV (submerged aquatic vegetation). If light can’t get to the bottom then SAV can’t grow. Just another tool to determine overall aquatic health.
National Seashore Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811. The Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), a 501(c)3 organization, is the Friends Group to benefit Assateague Island National Seashore. AIA financially supports educational, interpretive, scientific and recreational programs. All funds raised by AIA are for the direct benefit of Assateague Island National Seashore. Donations are tax-deductible. For more information, call 443-6143547 or email outreachAIA@gmail.com.
Continued from Page 45 teer base in two years, and by 1982, it was providing round-trip transportation for 1,640 patients undergoing treatment,” Burdette said. “In 1983, the society adopted Road To Recovery as a nationwide program. The program has been serving patients across the country for more than 30 years.” In addition to Road to Recovery, there are also other local programs and services available including free wigs for cancer patients and the Look Good Feel Better program available at Atlantic General Hospital and Peninsula Regional Medical Center, which teaches patients how to cope with the cosmetic side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. “The [Look Good Feel Better] program helps to restore their appearance and self-esteem through the use of skincare and makeup, wigs, scarves and other accessories,” said Jamie Barrett, community manager for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer South Atlantic Division of the American Cancer Society, Inc. There is also the Hope Lodge, which provides lodging during treatment; Cancer Survivors Network available at www.cancer.org; and a 24-hour-a-day cancer information
center. “We love the Eastern Shore, but sometimes people have to seek treatment over the bridge. Hope Lodge reservations can also be made through 1-800-227-2345. Patients and their care givers should never have to pay for a hotel during treatment, so they can have a free stay at one of the beautiful Hope Lodges located all over the U.S.,” Barrett said. “Our 1-800-227-2345 number not only grants 24/7 therapy for those going through the cancer journey, but is also informational to make appointments for our programs.” According to the ACS Cancer Facts & Figures 2017 report, which provides the estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in 2017, as well as current cancer incidence, mortality and survival statistics, and information on cancer symptoms, risk factors, early detection and treatment, there will be an estimated 1,688,780 new cancer cases diagnosed this year and 600,920 cancer deaths in the US. In Maryland, there will be an estimated 31,820 new cases and 10,650 estimated deaths. To view the report, visit www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics.html. For more information about the ACS, visit www.cancer.org or call 1-800-227-2345.
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Walker shares recipe for sweet baklava treat Walnuts, almonds customary choices; for ‘refreshing twist’ include pistachios, hazelnuts
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Feb. 10, 2017) Baklava, a Middle Eastern dessert, is made of many sheets of phyllo laid flat in a pan, brushed with melted butter and embellished with several layers of a minced nut filling. The pastry is then soaked in a honey syrup that is infused with lemon juice, cinnamon and vanilla. The result is a light, crunchy dessert that stands in a category all of its own. Phyllo, fillo, or filo, which means “leaf” in Greek, is tissue paper-thin sheets of dough made from flour, water and a bit of oil. Contrary to popular belief, phyllo dough did not originate in Greece but rather Istanbul during the Ottoman reign. The confusion arises because the name “phyllo” is Greek, but the dough technique itself is Turkish. The recipe for Baklava is simple; however, variation is flavored by the level of the skill of the individual chef and the amount of time one has to devote to it. As mentioned earlier, the individual layers of phyllo dough are brushed with butter. But for baklava perfectionists, clarified butter or ghee are the only options which takes considerable more time to prepare. Much to discuss and little time, so lets get started. What exactly is clarified butter? Clarified butter is butter from which all milk solids has been removed. The result is a clear yellow fat that can be heated to a higher temperature without burning. The taste also has a purer quality about it and is sometimes referred to as liquid gold. The only difference in making both clarified butter and ghee is the length of the cooking time. Unlike oils, butter is not 100 percent fat, but approximately 80 percent fat and 20 percent water. Ghee is clarified butter that has been cooked longer to remove all the moisture, and the milk solids are browned (caramelized) in the fat and then strained out. This produces a rich nutty essence which some baklava enthusiasts believe enhances the overall “nutty” flavor of the dish. The options of using butter, clarified butter, or ghee are up to the individual chef, but a few other tips can sweeten your chances for success. A straight-sided nonstick metal pan works best for making baklava. The straight sides ensure that the pieces will have nicely sharp edges, and the surface of a traditional pan will not be marred by the knife during the cutting procedure. If you do not have this type of pan, a glass baking dish will work. Do not be confined to tradition; walnuts and almonds are the customary choices but pistachios and hazelnuts can add a refreshing twist. In addition, this particular recipe calls
for a small amount of ground raisins that have been soaked in dark rum. This step adds uniqueness but is purely optional. Baklava is delicious and opens the door to learning new techniques. The art of phyllo dough is also a great way to entertain younger children on a “snow” day. Have fun and create according to your personal preferences. Baklava Sugar Syrup 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup honey 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 teaspoon ground cloves pinch of kosher salt Nut, Raisin Filling 4 tablespoons raisins 1 ½ cups dark rum 8 ounces blanched almonds 6 ounces walnuts 4 ounces pistachios 1/8 teaspoon table salt Phyllo Dough and Butter 4 sticks butter (will yield 1 ½ cups Ghee) 16 sheets frozen phyllo 1. Place raisins and rum in a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 2 days (optional). 2. Ghee - Cook unsalted butter over low heat, watching carefully and stir-
ring occasionally, until solids on the bottom of the pan turn light brown and the liquid deepens to a golden color. Immediately remove from heat. If you leave it on the heat to long, you will burn the residue and all of the ghee will have a burnt taste. Set aside to cool. 3. Nut Filling - Pulse nuts in food processor until they are finely chopped, transfer to a medium bowl. Strain raisins and pulse until they are finely chopped, transfer to same medium bowl. Toss to combine. Set aside. 4. Sugar Syrup - Combine syrup ingredients in small saucepan and bring to a full boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to ensure that the sugar dissolves. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside to cool See USE Page 51
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By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Feb. 10, 2017) Stylistically, Ocean City native Patrick Henry, 64, describes his five-decade career as a journey from the commercial and illustrative side of his youth into the impressionistic, painterly style he embraces today. “I dance between the two still,” he said. “I have to embrace that – that’s me.” There is also a deeply spiritual side to Henry and, lately, a certain amount of political subtext that may or may not have to do with the recent Presidential election. Last month Henry received more traffic on his Facebook page – reaching nearly 5,000 people – after he posted a new portrait of former President Barack Obama, titled “The Orator.” One of seven children, Henry grew up on Sinepuxent Road, near the Ocean City airport. He remembers, very early on, having the urge to create. As a child his medium was often crayons and paper. “I would even take cardboard and draw images on it and then cut it up and make my own puzzles,” he said. In third grade, his class would watch educational television programs about art. Afterwards, the teacher would ask Henry to stand up and “redirect the class on how to do the art lesson.” He received his first set of oil paints when he was 14 and remembers the feeling of bringing something to life on canvas. “It would move people to react one way or another,” he said. “Now, we’re talking about 50-some years of studying and seeing how I could apply these physical things – these scientific things – and putting them together to make something very spiritual that would move people. I think, in a way, that’s my calling – to show that side of the human factor in our lives.” Henry sold his first painting as a 16year-old sophomore in high school. A light, he said, went off. “Not only can you do what you love, but you can make some money from it. How naïve was that?” he said with a laugh. He set his sights on the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond – then known as a top art school – although he said college was not yet part of the culture where he grew up. His father, for instance, only had a sixth-grade education.
“We were fishermen. We were farmers. We were laborers,” he said. “That was your lot.” Still, Henry was drawn to what he saw as greater cultural opportunities in Richmond. He moved there, but the move would be short lived. “Not long after I left, my mother had called me and asked I me if would come back because there was an incident where there was an older lady who was murdered,” he said. “There was this fear of a group of guys preying on older women. So, I came back.” Henry earned a degree in art education from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and taught at Stephen Decatur High School for two years, from 1976 to 1978. During that time, he also helped found the Worcester County Arts Council. By all appearances Henry had succeeded in attending college and earning a steady job, but he possessed a restless spirit and felt pressure to do more. Henry constantly lived under the shadow of his father, who passed away at age 52 during a fishing accident. “This man lived a life like he could’ve been 102,” Henry said. “He was just a Renaissance person – a masonry contractor and a chef, and he had two successful businesses [with a sixth-grade education]. “I had pressure to live up to the people who knew him,” he continued. “And I didn’t take the death [well] – I escaped into drugs and alcohol.” Henry refers to that period of his life – roughly 1978 to 1983 – as “The Dark Ages.” “I was drifting,” he said. “Back then you didn’t have counselors to help you through, so where do you take your grief? I had a spiritual realm, but I wasn’t nurtured enough to have the help that I sought.” In his early 30’s, Henry had something of an awakening. He compared it to the moment in “The Lion King” when Simba, still grieving and in denial of his destiny, looks into a pool of water and sees his father’s reflection staring back at him. “It was a moment where I realized, this is not where and who you should be – you’re destined for greater things than this,” Henry said. Not long after, he met Velda, who would become his wife. The couple moved
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to Berlin in 1985 and was married in 1989. Around that time, Henry also started to experience professional success as an artist. He opened his first studio, above the Odd Fellow’s building next to the Atlantic Hotel, and hosted a well-received show on the day after Thanksgiving that would later become the blueprint for the long-running Holiday Arts Night series in Berlin. His own resurgence timed well with that of the hotel, and Henry was tasked with creating the new signage there. “Things came together at appropriate times for me to be a part of the energy [of Berlin],” he said. Then, tragedy struck again when several family members passed away in quick succession. “I had a sequence of four family losses – a niece, my mother, a brother and a sister – and I got thrown in the middle of the dynamic and just got burned out and had to close the studio,” he said. It would take almost a decade for him to find another space he liked, this time settling just outside of the downtown area, on Old Ocean City Boulevard, in what he calls his sanctuary, Henry Fine Arts. “It took from ’06 to ’14 to find that space,” he said. “It’s in town, but it’s enough off the beaten path. People that really want to see my work – people that love art who want a moment to come by – it takes concerted effort. “I love it. This, I hope, will be where I finish out my life and career,” he added. His long career, he said, has in many ways been the best kind of therapy. During those times when he feels lost, he still turns to the canvas for comfort. “Our culture doesn’t have the dynamics of going to a psychologist or psychiatrist – unfortunately it was looked at as a sense of weakness,” he said. “Without me realizing, art became where I could pour all my fear and grief. In doing that time passes, and I believe in that adage of how time can heal. “It was a positive activity that I was doing – it wasn’t like jumping into drugs or alcohol,” Henry added. “I poured everything that was confusing and hurtful into my art.” Ironically, Henry said he regularly posts images of those so-called therapeutic works on social media sites like Facebook, where the feedback is often, “that’s so peaceful.” “I feel, in these unknown times right now, an even stronger calling for me to do even more – for me to get totally separated and to pour what I feel my conviction is about life and my experiences [into art],” he said. Henry said the Obama portrait was something he had wanted to paint for more than a decade. In a way, he can trace its roots back even longer, to the sprawling Martin Luther King Jr. scene he painted in college, which now hangs over the workspace in his studio. “Martin Luther King’s death was like the death of a lot of great people – you think, what now?” Henry said. “His death gave you a different perspective for what the man was about. He had an oratory style about him that would just arrest you, and I really attached to his philosophy of nonviolence.” He said Obama first captivated him during the 2004 Democratic National
Convention. “I kinda wish he didn’t go in the political sphere, because I really liked what the man, Barack Obama, said. He really connected with my spirit of hope – of change,” Henry said. “I thought, it sounds nice, but it’s not really real. “But even despite of all the setbacks and how Congress, during his tenure, blocked everything he desired, there was a dignity, there was a spirit of style that this man – he never got nasty,” Henry added. “I always wanted to do a painting of him, but I got ticked off by the way his image became commercialized. It was just something where my spirit said, ‘just wait – the time will come.’” The image Henry used is a combination of several, including one from Obama’s farewell speech. “He had a moment where he was stressing a point and his hands came before him, and I said, ‘that’s the image I want,’” Henry said. He superimposed an oversized American flag behind the 44th president, Henry said, because Obama spoke for and represented a huge section of the country that had been left “out of the loop.” “This man, I think, really hit a nerve with those people and made them look at themselves and stick their chests up a little more,” he said. Reaction was overwhelming positive, leading Henry to create a limited series of 50 prints. The painting itself, which for now hangs in his Berlin studio, will be kept in his own, private collection. “This is for me, and then when I go on for my wife and then my daughter, just like [his Martin Luther King, Jr. painting],” he said. An African-American who grew up in rural Worcester County, Henry said he never felt like a “black painter.” “The world wanted me to go there and it comes up, and I if I would say I’m not aware of my blackness [that’s not honest] because I’m a student of history and culture, and there are some dynamic things that go on in Africa that I am so proud of,” he said. “I’m proud of that heritage, but I know that I have other heritages in my system – in my DNA. “It’s beyond race,” he continued. “Is that what God is going to look at when you make it over? All I do is I shake my head and I pray for those that take it there. If you want to take things to that narrow perspective, you’re lost.” Asked about his legacy as a painter, Henry said one word: home. “This place is so awesome,” he said. “Now I’m at that phase in my journey where I’m in my middle 60’s, I’m entering a stage where I don’t have to worry about all that running around. My base is here, so I want to focus on taking 50 years of my experience and putting my work in a context that gives a presence beyond a surface. It draws a person in, and for a few moments takes them out of this mental phase and connects with the spirit within. I feel as if that is a Godmandated thing for me to do. “I’ve got my soldiers lined up,” Henry said, gesturing to a bucket of paintbrushes next to his easel. For more on Henry Fine Arts, visit www.henryfinearts.org or call 443-880-4746.
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FOUNDATION GIFT The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation was recently the recipient of a $14,000 gift from the Hal Glick Distinguished Service Award Gala for its commitment to serving the community and its visitors. Pictured, from left, are Warren Rosenfeld, co-chairman, Hal Glick/Temple Bat Yam Committee; Buddy Trala, this year’s Hal Glick Distinguished Service Award honoree; Michael Franklin, AGH president and CEO; Jeff Thaler, co-chairman, Hal Glick/Temple Bat Yam Committee; and Todd Ferrante, chair of the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation Board.
LASER TAG WINNERS The first Lasertron laser tag tournament was held at Planet Maze, 33rd Street, on Jan. 1. The top four players, from left, are Jamie Tsottles, Jenn Schmidt, Randall Meding, who took first place, and Laura Walter. The next tournament will be held on Friday, Feb. 17 from 7-9 p.m. at Planet Maze. Best score wins and prizes will be awarded. For more information, call 410-524-4386.
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SDHS DONATES TO TROOPS American Legion Post #166 members join Stephen Decatur High School Connections and Leo Club representatives during the fourth annual presentation of Packages for our Troops. SDHS students and faculty members collected various toiletries and other amenities for military members.
BJ’s Wholesale Club, in partnership with the Ocean Pines Association, donated $500 to the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines as a part of its fall 2016 membership offer. BJ’s donated $5 of each membership fee paid as a part of the promotion to the foundation in addition to offering special benefits for new and renewing members. Marie Gilmore, president of the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation, right, was presented a check by Ocean Pines Association Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Denise Sawyer, on Jan. 11.
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PROGRAM SUPPORT The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and the Richard A. Henson Foundation have partnered to support the efforts of Junior Achievement to bring philanthropy education to all public high school students in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Funds for this in-school classroom based program will provide about 1,800 students access to first-hand understanding of economic issues they will face upon high school graduation, including the personal and social rewards of charitable giving. Pictured, from left, are Thomas Evans and Tom Trice, RAHF trustees; Erica Joseph, CFES president; Victor Laws III, RAHF trustee; Jayme Hayes, Junior Achievement executive director; Greg Olinde, RAHF trustee; and Donna Altvater, RAHF executive director.
KIWANIS NEW MEMBERS During the first meeting of the year on Jan. 4, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City inducted new members. Pictured, from left, are new member Kitty Wrench, with her sponsor, Carolyn Dryzga; Jim Spicknall, who sponsored new member, Dr. Aaron Dale; Kiwanis Club President Barb Peletier; new member Skip McComas, with his sponsor, Ted Vanvick; and the club's Membership Chair, Mike Morton, who conducted the induction. Wrench is a retired paramedic who now teaches CPR. Dr. Dale is a longtime educator having taught at Showell Elementary for 12 years, then was principal of Snow Hill Middle School and now serves as the supervisor of Student Services for Worcester County Public Schools. McComas is a retired Lutheran pastor who has had congregations both in Maryland and California. He was recently elected to the Worcester County Board of Education.
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Use straight-sided nonstick metal pan when making dish Continued from Page 47 while making the baklava. 5. Phyllo Dough - Brush an 8x8inch traditional baking pan with butter. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 300 degrees. In the meantime, unfold phyllo dough on large cutting board; carefully smooth with hands to flatten. Using the baking pan as a guide, cut the phyllo sheets. Cover phyllo dough that is not currently being used with a damp towel. Phyllo dough dries out quickly and is harder to work with. 6. Place 4 buttered phyllo dough sheets in the bottom of the pan. Each sheet needs to be buttered individually. Spread 1/3 of nut/raisin mixture evenly over the phyllo. Again, place 4 buttered phyllo dough sheets and top with another 1/3 of nut/raisin mixture. Repeat this process one more
time. You will end up with 4 separate sections of phyllo dough and 3 sections of nut/raisin mixture. 7. Cut the baklava into horizontal and vertical strips of 1 ½ inches. If you want to dazzle your guests with your presentation, cut the strips 1 ½ inches diagonally to create a diamond pattern. 8. Bake until entire baklava is golden brown and crisped, approximately 1 hour. Immediately after removing baklava from oven, pour cooled syrup onto the cut lines and drizzle remaining syrup over the entire surface of the baklava. 9. Place hot baklava on a wire rack and allow to cool for 3 hours, then cover with tin foil and allow to stand for at least another 5 hours before serving. Secret Ingredient - Praise. “Their silence is praise enough.” – Terrence
Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club’s Boat Show, Feb. 17-19 (Feb. 10, 2017) The Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club’s Seaside Boat Show, the “Boat Show That Works for Kids,” is 34 years old, and attendees can win a pontoon boat and motor donated by North Bay Marine again this year. The Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club is sponsoring the 34th annual Seaside Boat Show in Ocean City, Feb. 17-19. This show, held at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street, traditionally draws thousands of water and boating enthusiasts to the resort over President’s Day weekend. It also provides the Optimist Club the opportunity to raise funds to support its programs that benefit youth. The local affiliate of Optimist International has over 120 members and is recognized as one of the best clubs in Optimist International. The Boat Show income supports many youth and community service programs. The Boat Show will feature over 350 boats, 150 exhibitors and 50 boat dealers. The dealers and exhibitors will offer numerous special show prices. They will display their newest and most popular models and waterrelated items. The large number of boats sold each year at the Ocean City event makes it one of the most popular shows on the East Coast. Visitors will be treated to an alluring array of sport cruisers, sport fishing, performance and “super boats.” Exhibitors will include marine electronics, trailers, canvas tops, motors, jewelry, art and fishing gear. The show will also provide financing and insurance for the boater and water enthusiast. The Optimist members are always aware of the importance and contributions of each exhibitor. The Opti-
mists are proud that no boat show compares with the Seaside Boat Show for appeal and enjoyment. One of the main reasons for the success of the show is the door prizes donated by North Bay Marine owners, Scott and Mary McCurdy. Each person who purchases a show admission has a chance to win a pontoon boat and motor. Times of the show are: Friday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $1 for children. A weekend pass is available for $15. For more information, visit www.ocboatshow.com.
Zumba Gold starts Feb. 14 at WCRC
(Feb. 10, 2017) Zumba Gold, an easy-to-follow, six-week program that lets participants move to the beat at their own speed, returns to the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill this February. Zumba Gold, open to those ages 45 and older, is an invigorating, community-oriented dance-fitness class. It provides modified, low-impact moves for active, older adults. Classes run Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 14 through March 23, from 9-10 a.m. The cost is $20 per person. For more information, contact Lea Cataggio at 410-632-2144, ext. 2509 or email lcataggio@co.worcester.md.us. For a complete list of Worcester County Recreation and Parks programs and classes, visit www.WorcesterRecandParks.org.
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HEAVENLY HATS SPIRIT DAY Buckingham Elementary School held its first Heavenly Hats Spirit Day on Dec. 16. For a $1 donation, students had the privilege of wearing their favorite hats to school to positively impact the lives of those facing cancer. Buckingham’s Heavenly Hats Day, organized as a community service project by Stephen Decatur High School senior Lexie Van Kirk, raised $175 for the cause. Since 2001, the Heavenly Hats Foundation has donated more than 3.2 million new hats to hundreds of hospitals and clinics around the United States to help patients in need of headwear for warmth, comfort, courage and strength. Van Kirk celebrates Heavenly Hats Spirit Day with Buckingham Elementary School students.
COURAGEOUS LEADERS Tina Adams’ first grade class at Ocean City Elementary recently read about Rosa Parks and equality during a unit on Courageous Leaders. Pictured are Brody Taylor, Gabriel Marin Cano, Gavin Smith, Chloe Holland, Noa Bouzaglo and Lucia West.
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Stephen Decatur High School National Honor Society raised funds for two months and made a donation of $2,000 to Believe in Tomorrow. Wayne Littleton of Believe in Tomorrow, left, accepts the donation from students, from left, National Honor Society officer Bethany Williams, President Rodney Murray, Vice President Noah Shockley and SDHS Principal Tom Zimmer. Since 2005, the organization has donated nearly $30,000 to Believe in Tomorrow.
The Ocean City Lions Club recently donated $2,500 to the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company to help the group purchase updated equipment for its life-saving Hurst Tools or “Jaws of Life.” The Hurst Tool is a hydraulic rescue tool that assists emergency personnel in the extrication of vehicle crash victims. Pictured, from left, are Lion J.D. Quillin, OCVFC President James L. Jester and Ocean City Lions President Jo-Anna Schanno.
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LUNCH DATE Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean City - Ocean Pines members, seated, from left, Roy and Candy Foreman and Wilma Chinn, and standing, Ralph Chinn, President Barbara Peletier and husband, Dan, enjoy lunch last month at Dunes Manor on 28th Street in Ocean City.
The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) welcomed its newest member during a recent luncheon meeting in Ocean Pines. Chaplain Ann Fowler, left, and Regent Patricia Ayers, center, administered the oath of membership to Gail Timmons. She was admitted into the DAR on Oct. 5, 2016 and is descended from Revolutionary War Patriot John David Woelpper of Pennsylvania. The DAR is a women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing America’s future through better education. The General Levin Winder Chapter meets on the third Wednesday of the month at noon. For more information, visit www.dar.org or http://GeneralLevinWinder.marylanddar.org.
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(Feb. 10, 2017) Blood Bank of Delmarva donors will have the opportunity to brighten the day of a sick child by sending them get well wishes in the form of a handmade Valentine card. “Children faced with catastrophic illnesses at the Alfred I DuPont Hospital for Children and those staying at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware will be the recipients of cards that are colored and written in by blood donors,” said Michael Waite, Blood Bank of Delmarva’s director of Marketing and Community Relations. “Many times their donations are specifically targeted to a sick child, but they never have the opportunity to connect with that patient. This exercise will give those donors the opportunity to let those patients know how much they really care about their well being.” Those who donate blood from now until Monday, Feb. 13 will also be entered into a drawing to receive a gift card they can use for a romantic dinner for two at their favorite restaurant. This event is open to anyone who
is able to donate. Appointments may be scheduled online at www.DelmarvaBlood.org as well as by phone at 888 8-BLOOD-8. Donors can also schedule a donation appointment by downloading the free Blood Bank of Delmarva app to their iPhone or Android. The Blood Bank of Delmarva is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) community service organization which provides blood transfusion products and services for hospitals within the Delmarva region. For over 60 years, Blood Bank of Delmarva has ensured a safe and continuous supply of blood to meet the needs of over 20,000 patients annually. In addition to blood provisioning, BBD operates a full service regional laboratory providing donor testing and patient reference laboratory services for other blood collection centers and hospitals. BBD is FDA licensed, a member of America’s Blood Centers and accredited by AABB. For more information about the Blood Bank or to schedule an appointment, visit www.DelmarvaBlood.org or call 1-888-8-BLOOD-8.
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Local artists’ work featured in House of Delegates bldg.
(Feb. 10, 2017) “Brushes of the Eastern Shore Art Exhibition,” a collection of artwork entirely inspired by the Eastern Shore, is on display in the House of Delegates Lowe building in Annapolis. The exhibit features artwork from the Art League of Ocean City, Bishop’s Stock Gallery in Snow Hill and Henry Fine Arts Gallery in Berlin. The artwork is on display outside of Del. Mary Beth Carozza’s Annapolis office, Room 203 of the Lowe building, and will remain there until session adjournment on April 10. “Our ‘Brushes of the Eastern Shore Art Exhibition’ gives us the opportunity to display local artwork and share our way of life with our friends, colleagues and visitors from across the state,” Carozza said. “I want to thank our local art galleries for participating in this year’s display, and special thanks to Karen Prengaman of Berlin for her leadership in coordinating, organizing and hanging the artwork outside of my Annapolis office.” Artwork on display includes: Art League of Ocean City: “Evening Beach Waves” by Gerilyn Gaskill, “West Ocean City” by Jim Rehak, “Newark MD Crabs” by Ellen Scott, “Deal Island Sunrise” by Joe Scukanec, “Rt. 50 Bridge” by David Simpson, “Dusk” by Paul Treadway
“Brushes of the Eastern Shore Art Exhibition,” a collection of artwork entirely inspired by the Eastern Shore, is on display in the House of Delegates Lowe building in Annapolis. Rackliffe House Museum docents recently toured the State House and the “Brushes of the Eastern Shore Art Exhibition.” Pictured, from left, are Natalie Fenwick, Sally Smith, local artist Ellen Scott, Del. Mary Beth Carozza and Pamela Steffen.
and “Dancing in the Moonlight” and “Sunset Orange” by Peggy Warfield Bishop’s Stock Gallery: “Yellow Sky” by Scott Dolby, “Free Range II,” “Free Range III” and “Where We Were” by Lynn Lockhart, “Baskets and Lids” by Kirk McBride and “Deal Island Anchorage” by C. Keith Whitelock Henry Fine Arts Gallery: “Low Tide at Whitehaven,” “Old Skiff at Taylor Landing” and “Sultry Afternoon Marsh new Ocean City Airport” by Patrick Henry Warfield, Henry, Jim Adcock of Berlin and Richard Beckstead of Salisbury have pieces on display inside Del. Carozza’s office.
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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AE-American Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 120th Street, Food Lion Shopping Center, 410-723-2500; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out. Fast delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishocmd.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes— Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m., 6 days a week and early bird 4-6 p.m., daily specials. Closed Mondays. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations re-
quired / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. for dinner. Open Friday-Sunday at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch buffet. Friday and/or Saturday, live entertainment. Sunday brunch buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy Hour ThursdaySunday, 4-7 p.m. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DOUGH ROLLER, 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for more than 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Fried Chicken available at South Division, 41st and 70th streets. Breakfast served daily at 3rd, 41st and 70th streets. Order online for carryout at both Coastal Highway locations. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine In, Carry Out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR, The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217 / www.flyingfishfenwick.com / $-$$ /V-MCDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-2131846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required /
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Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Seafood, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581 / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-5243535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ KY WEST BAR & RESTAURANT, 5401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-6642836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Our experienced chefs deliver the finest in cuisine nightly. OC’s best veal chop, the freshest seafood and great pasta dishes. Ky West offers fine dining and a beautiful bar described as New York funky chic. Providing excellent food and drink for a great dining adventure. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MY THAI OC, 138th Street, Bayside Plaza, 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-9918 / www.mythaioc.webs.com / $ / V-MC-Dis / Authentic Thai food served Thursday-Sunday. Free parking for customers. Eat in or take out. Vegetarian options also. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS, 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2501984 / www.nickshouseofribs.com / $$/
V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s best spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving lunch and dinner in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day and all night every day available at tables and bar. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. Locally sourced, freshly prepared. Brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections. Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$-$$$ / V-M-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian style restaurant with Italian style deli and pasticceria/bakery too. Just stop in for a look and a taste of some fresh prosciutto fresh loaves of Italian bread. Large circular bar with Happy Hour and check our Web site with our daily specials from our great menu including pasta, wood fired pizzas, delicious heros and catering. Daily lunch special $6.95 plus take out service. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily 7:30am to 9:00pm (Fri & Sat to 10pm). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Certified Angus® burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
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FRI, FEB. 10 Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, All Day By appointment only. Call 410-957-0878.
AARP FREE TAX SERVICES
SWEET AND SPICY VALENTINE’S DAY WEEKEND PACKAGE
Dunes Manor Hotel & Suites, 2800 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, MD, All Day Featuring a special weekend stay package, Feb. 10-12, a four course gourmet dinner, salsa/bachata lessons and a dance party with music by DJ Louis of Radio Maxima 95.3FM. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation. 800523-2888, http://www.DunesManor.com Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors will have many one-of-a-kind hand created products as well as the materials needed to make the products. On-going demonstrations at most booths as well as limited paid class offerings. Admission costs are $3 for the day or $5 for the weekend. 410-2892800 or 800-626-2326, http://woolandfiber.com
DELMARVA WOOL AND FIBER EXPO
FREE INTRODUCTORY PICKLEBALL CLINIC AND FREE WEEK Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free pickleball clinic for brand new players. Open to the public. Registration is required by calling or stopping by the community center’s front desk by the day before. Participants can also register for a free week of pickelball starting the day of the clinic. 410-641-7052
Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Spaghetti, salad, bread, drink and dessert. Cost is $10 for adults and free to children. Carryouts available for $10. Second Friday fundraiser to benefit the organ fund.
SPAGHETTI DINNER
‘YOU OTTER BE MY VALENTINE’ PARTY AND SLEEPOVER Delmarva Discover Center & Museum, 2 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 6 p.m. The party, held from 6-9 p.m., will feature the center’s River Otters, Mac & Tuck. Children will make Valentine’s Day cards for Mac & Tuck, play games, decorate and eat cookies, and enjoy a pizza party. Cost for the party is $8 for
members and $12 for non-members, with additional siblings being $5. An optional sleepover will be held until 8 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11. The cost for the sleepover is $25 for members and $35 for non-members (which includes the party), with additional siblings being $10. Pre-paid registration required. nakera@delmarvadiscoverycenter.org, 410-957-9933 Ocean City Performing Arts Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 8 p.m. Featuring multi-platinum selling country singer and song writer, Sara Evans. Tickets cost $55, $49 and $39 and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or 800-551-SEAT. http://www.ocmdperformingartscenter.com
SARA EVANS CONCERT
SAT, FEB. 11 Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors will have many one-of-a-kind hand created products as well as the materials needed to make the products. On-going demonstrations at most booths as well as limited paid class offerings. Admission costs are $3 for the day or $5 for the weekend. 410-2892800 or 800-626-2326, http://woolandfiber.com
DELMARVA WOOL AND FIBER EXPO
BEHIND THE SCENES: SCIENCE OF THE NATIONAL SEASHORE
SINGING AND DANCING Most Blessed Sacrament middle school choir and dance students recently visited the Worcester County Developmental Center in Newark. While at the center, students received a tour of the facilities, presented a Christmas program with music and dancing and sang Christmas carols with the clients. p.m. Dinner includes chicken cordon bleu, mashed potatoes, green beans almandine, roll with butter and coffee or tea. Dancing with DJ Andy. Dinner served from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $8.50. 410289-3166
cooking skills, Chef Christian Constantino, will be serving a poached pear salad, swordfish and braised short ribs. Judy Kight, judykight1968@gmail.com, 410591-9291, http://www.ewgaeasternshore.com
SUN, FEB. 12
MON, FEB. 13
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors will have many one-of-a-kind hand created products as well as the materials needed to make the products. On-going demonstrations at most booths as well as limited paid class offerings. Admission costs are $3 for the day or $5 for the weekend. 410-2892800 or 800-626-2326, http://woolandfiber.com
AARP FREE TAX SERVICES
DELMARVA WOOL AND FIBER EXPO
Assateague Island Environmental Education Center, 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, MD, 10:30 a.m. Kelly Taylor, ASIS Interpretation and Education supervisor, will discuss the research and projects that are essential to Assateague Island. Taylor will cover everything from aquatics, vegetation and plover management, physical science monitoring and horse management. Refreshments begin at 10:30 a.m., presentation begins at 11 a.m. 410-629-6095, http://www.AssateagueIslandAlliance.org
OCBP PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING
The Daily Brew Coffeehouse, 213 Snow Hill Road, Snow Hill, MD, 10:30 a.m. A peaceful local gathering of community members who will discuss and define the next steps to envision how to transform the energy of the Women’s Marches into local and national action. Christina, 803-528-1309
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
WOMEN’S MARCH COMMUNITY HUDDLE
American Legion Post #166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER & DANCE
Maggs Gym, University of Salisbury Campus, 1101 Camden Ave., Salisbury, MD, 10 a.m. Applicants for the Ocean City Beach Patrol should be prepared for orientation and a full day of testing including a 500m swim, 400m run, simulated swimming rescues and timed sprint races. Proper proof of age required for registration. Applicants must be 17 years or older prior to June 26. Candidates are strongly encouraged to pre-register by visiting www.ococean.com/ocbp. 410-289-7556 Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 12 to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Rob, 443-783-3529 Hooked, 8003 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, MD, 1 p.m. Executive Women’s Golf Association members and guests are invited to attend. Sharing and demonstrating his
COOKING DEMONSTRATION
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to walk-ins. Avery W. Hall Educational Center Auditorium, 100 E. Carroll St., Salisbury, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This class is for those who want to learn CPR but do not need a CPR course completion card. Idea for new parents, grandparents, babysitters and others interested in saving a life. Registration is required. 410543-7028
FREE FRIENDS & FAMILY CPR TRAINING
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 3:45 p.m. Children, 6 years and older, will explore the Library’s Homework Help Options by participating in a race for the answers. Practice coding and play some computer games. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STEAM PM ‘TECHNOLOGY TRICKS’
Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Berlin group No. 169. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. The group meets each Monday. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. 410-6416876
DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS
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TUE, FEB. 14 All Hallows Church Parish House, 109 W. Market Street, Snow Hill, MD, 7:30 a.m. Contact agibb1@verizon.net or 410546-1978 for more information.
SNOW HILL ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children, infant to 5 years old, will read, sing, talk, write and play with educational toys. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
PLAY TIME
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 2:30 to 4 p.m. For individuals suffering from Parkinson’s. Group provides education on exercise, nutrition, coping techniques, medications and developments in treatment. Ron and Mary Leidner, 410-430-0456, http://www.DelmarvaParkinsonsAlliance.org
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Offers shared wisdom and problem solving for family members of persons with mental illness. The group is free. Info: Carole Spurrier, 410-2084003, carolespurrier@msn.com or Gail S. Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725
NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Pocomoke Elks Lodge 1624, 1944 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bingo at 7 p.m. and regular games start at 7:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public. 410-957-3556
BINGO
WORCESTER COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 p.m. The group is looking for new members and auxiliary members. Grant Helvey, 410-430-7282
WED, FEB. 15 KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. Meets every Wednesday. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children, infant to 5 years old, will read, sing, talk, write and play with educational toys. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
PLAY TIME
Atlantic Health Center Conference Room, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 1 to 2 p.m. Women Supporting Women/AGH Support group for women and men who are battling breast cancer (current patients and survivors). The speaker will be Roopa Gupta, MD, Medical Oncologist,
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
VALENTINES FOR VETS Students in Robyn Diesel’s Kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary School have been working on “How To” writing pieces. After learning “How to Make a Valentine,” the students created Valentine cards for veterans. The Valentines for Veterans program, organized by the Republican Women of Worcester County, will be sending these special handmade Valentines to Perry Point Veterans Hospital, Baltimore Rehab and Baltimore VA Medical Center. Regional Cancer Care Center. Lunch is provided. RSVP: Women Supporting Women, 410-548-7880 Walgreens, 37088 W. Fenwick Boulevard, Selbyville, DE, 1 to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268
HYPERTENSION CLINIC
PARKINSON’S EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUP
Brandywine Living at Fenwick, 21111 Arrington Drive, Selbyville, DE, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. RSVP: Jeannie Elgin, 302436-0808
OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. cliff0917@aol.com, 410641-1700
THU, FEB. 16 Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 9:45 a.m. Refreshments served at 9:45, followed by a business meeting at 10 a.m. After the meeting, the group will be making favors for distribution to clients of Meals on Wheels in Ocean Pines and Ocean City. Guests are welcome.
PINE’EER CRAFT CLUB MEETING
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10:30 a.m. Children, ages 3-7 years, will create with a variety of building material from Duple and K’Nex to Giant Pipe Builders and Giant Waffle Blocks. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
‘CONSTRUCTION ZONE’
COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. The group meets every Thursday. Free and open to
anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. 410-251-8163
event is free. Info: Robert Shrieves, 443366-2813 or www.forgeyouth.org.
Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4 to 7 p.m. Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Arlene or Kate, 302-436-9577 or 410-524-0649
KIWANIS WINTER PANCAKE BREAKFAST
BEACH SINGLES
Old Pro Indoor Golf Course, 6801 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, MD, 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Ocean Pines Boat Club. Happy hour starts at 4:30. BYOB and bring a small snack to share. After the tournament, everyone is invited to dinner at Taylor’s Restaurant. Cost is $10 for golf only, $20 for golf and dinner or $15 for dinner only. Open to the public. Walt or Barb, 410-600-0021, http://www.wblischak@yahoo.com
MINI GOLF TOURNAMENT
Council Chambers at City Hall, 301 N. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. Share ideas about the Ocean Bowl Skate Park and tennis and basketball courts. Open to the public. All feedback will ultimately help develop Ocean City’s Parks Master Plan. Recreation and Parks Department, 410-250-0125
COMMUNITY PARKS MEETING
ONGOING EVENTS Taylorville United Methodist Church will be collecting gently worn shoes, of any kind until April 1. Money raised will be used to repair the church’s foundation. Drop off under the church pavilion at 12252 Adkins Road, Berlin or have them picked up by calling 410-208-1233 or 410-202-9341.
CHURCH FUNDRAISER
House of Mercy, 36674 Worcester Hwy., Selbyville DE, every Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. All youth are invited for a quick meal, dancing, games and life lessons. Parents are welcome but not required to stay. The
FORGE FRIDAY
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Feb. 18, 8-11 a.m. Menu includes pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, orange juice, coffee and tea. Tickets cost $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 5-11 and free to those 4 and younger. Purchase in advance at 410208-6719 or purchase at the door. Carryout available. Proceeds benefit the youth of the community. RCIA is a process for individuals, adults and children 8 years and older, who are seeking Baptism. Also for those already baptized in another Christian tradition who want to come into the Catholic Church. Call Rita at 410-289-7038 or come to a session held on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Father Connell Parish Center, 1705 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD. All are welcome.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH
28th St. Pit & Pub, 2706 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City, MD, the first Tuesday of each month and for the Sunday NFL games to raise money for local families in need. Ravens Roost 58 is seeking new members and new officers. Dues are $20 per year. Stop by the restaurant if interested.
RAVENS ROOST 58 MEETS MONTHLY
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WORCESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH - Full time or part time seasonal Environmental Health Aide positions available to work in Ocean City, Worcester County. Duties include conducting water quality analysis at public swimming pools/spas. Some evening and weekend work a possibility. Applicant must be a high school graduate or possess a GED. Valid driver's license required. Pool Operator Certification a plus. Background check is required. Send resume and cover letter by March 8, 2017 to Stephanie Camper-Young P.O. Box 249, Snow Hill, MD 21863, e-mail worcester.employment@maryland.gov or fax to 410-632-1410. Resumes will also be accepted at the February 15, 2017 Salisbury University Job Fair from Noon4:00p.m. in the Maggs Physical Activities Center. We are an
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Waterfront, Year Round Rental - St. Martin’s by the Bay. 3BR/2BA 2-story townhouse. Freshly painted and updated. Beautiful view of St. Martin’s River. Community swimming pool and tennis courts. Boat dock available for additional fee. $1,150/mo. plus security deposit. Available immediately. Call Jim 443-745-6905 or email jamessapia1@gmail.com.
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PUBLIC NOTICES Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 6709 Cherrix Road Girdletree, MD 21829 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Freddie A. Dryden, dated January 23, 2007, and recorded in Liber 4867, Folio 464 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction at Circuit Court for Worcester County, Courthouse Door for Worcester County, Snow Hill, MD on February 28, 2017 at 11:00 AM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND KNOWN AS metes and bounds, situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust, carrying Tax ID No. 02012766. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, agreements, easements, covenants and rights of way of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $25,500.00 will be required at the time of sale in the form of cash, certified check, or other form as the Substitute Trustees determine acceptable. No deposit shall be required of the noteholder where the noteholder bids in the property at auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, time being of the essence for purchaser. In the event that settlement does not occur within the said ten days, the purchaser shall be in default. Upon such default the Trustees may file a Motion and Order to Resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, and purchaser(s) hereby consent to entry of such resale order without further notice, in which case the deposit shall be forfeited and all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then readvertise and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser; or, without reselling the property, the Trustees may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser. Interest to be paid on the purchase money less the stated deposit called for herein, at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note
from the date of auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustee. There shall 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, including but not limited to exceptions to sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, Court administration of the foreclosure or unknown title defects. 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, are to be adjusted to the date of auction and thereafter are to be assumed by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, agricultural transfer tax, if any 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 damage to the property from the date of auction forward. If the Substitute Trustee does not convey title for any reason, including but not limited to the Secured Party executing a forbearance agreement with the borrower(s) described in the above-mentioned Deed of Trust, or allowing the borrower(s) to execute their right to reinstate or payoff the subject loan, prior to the sale, with or without the Substitute Trustee’s prior knowledge, or if the sale is not ratified for any reason including errors made by the Substitute Trustees, the foreclosure sale shall be null and void and of no effect, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit without interest. Further terms and particulars may be announced at time of sale, and purchaser may be required to execute a Memorandum of Sale at the time of auction. (Matter #19921) Jeffrey Nadel, Scott Nadel and Daniel Menchel, Substitute Trustees MDC Auctioneers 305 West Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 105 Towson, Maryland 21204 410-825-2900 OCD-2/9/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 6915 PUBLIC LANDING RD. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated June 27, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5003, Folio 729 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $150,000.00 and a current interest rate of 1.59%, 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 Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 28, 2017 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $7,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. 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. (Matter No. 199448-2) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-2/9/3t _________________________________
TRUSTEE’S SALE OF WATERFRONT HOME 6038 South Point Road, Berlin, Maryland Pursuant to Court Order in Case No. 23-C-16-000953, the Trustee named below will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on February 13, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. on the front steps of the Worcester County Circuit Courthouse, One W. Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863, all that property described in Exhibit A to a deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber 6247, folio 104, et seq. The property, which is improved by a home of approximately 3,100 square feet and a private marina for two boats, consists of approximately 4.4 acres of land east of South Point Road and adjacent to Sinepuxent Bay and has a spectacular view of Assateague Island. The property will be sold in “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 in cash or cashier’s or certified check will be required of the Purchaser at the auction. The balance in cash or cashier’s or certified check will be due within 20 days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, said balance to bear interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum from the date of sale to the date of payment. (If the secured party is the Purchaser, they will not be obligated to give a deposit or pay interest.) Time is of the essence for the Purchaser. All real estate taxes shall be adjusted as of the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the Purchaser. All settlement costs, including recordation taxes, transfer taxes and recording fees, shall be paid 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 onward. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price when due, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the de-
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PUBLIC NOTICES faulting Purchaser. The Purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity if the Trustee is unable to convey good and marketable title shall be limited to the refund of the deposit without interest. For further information, you may contact Harold B. Gordy, Jr., Trustee, 410-641-5033. OCD-2/2/2t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 720 RUSTY ANCHOR RD., UNIT #37C OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated May 20, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4134, Folio 238 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $140,000.00 and a current interest rate of 4.625%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 28, 2017 AT 3:36 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 37, in Building C, in the “Rusty Anchor Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $13,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts
survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. 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. (Matter No. 147739-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-2/9/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 35 BURR HILL DR. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 27, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4335, Folio 468 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $155,000.00 and a current interest rate of 5.875%, 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 Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 21, 2017 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, 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 $15,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be enti-
tled 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. (Matter No. 197362-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-2/2/3t _________________________________ LAW OFFICES OF D. KATHLEEN RUS D. KATHLEEN RUS ESQ 107010 YORK ROAD, SUITE 105 PARKTON, MD 21120
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16805 Notice is given that the Register of Wills Court of York County, PA appointed Melissa Lawver, 6333 Hoff Road, Spring Grove, PA 17362; and Kelly Noel, 148 S. Allwood Drive, Hanover, PA 17331 as the Executorixs of the Estate of Richard D. Lawver who died on January 02, 2012 domiciled in Pennsylvania, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is D. Kathleen Rus whose address is 17010 York Road, Suite 105, Parkton, MD 21120. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Melissa Lawver Kelly Noel Foreign Personal Representatives Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest
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NOTICE The Mayor and City Council, a public community transit service provider in Ocean City, Maryland, is offering the opportunity for a public hearing to provide citizens a forum to present views on the following proposals:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to waive two (2) parking spaces in order to upgrade and replace the existing swimming pool, pool deck, and pump room building/maintenance storage area. The site of the appeal is described as Parcel 5152A of the Raffles Condominium Plat, further described as located on the northeast corner of 127th Street and Jamaica Avenue, and known locally as 104 -127th Street, Raffles Condominium, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: RAFFLES CONDOMINIUM – (BZA 2475 #17-09400002) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-2/9/2t _________________________________ JAMES W. ALMAND ESQ AYRES JENKINS GORDY & ALMAND, PA 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16804 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GLADYS KELLY BURNS Notice is given that Robert K. Burns, 29803 Beach Air Landing Road, Dagsboro, DE 19939, was on January 26, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Gladys Kelly Burns who died on December 20, 2016, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or
FY 2018 Annual Transportation Plan (ATP). The ATP contains requests for operating funds from the following programs: Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act, which provides funds for general public transit service in rural areas; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) program, which provides funds for federally required para transit services for persons with disabilities. In addition, capital funds will be requested for the following items: ITEM Public Works Campus Plan Construction One (1) year preventative maintenance and repairs including parts and labor for rolling stock Twenty (20) 40’ heavy duty bus replacements One (1) ADA para transit van replacement Transit fleet tracking system and accessory components including 5 year operating costs Two (2) 60’ heavy duty articulating buses Three (3) ADA accessible transit support vehicles Replace Park N Ride parking lot light fixtures with LED retrofit energy efficient units Transit bus bike racks Transit passenger shelter parts Transit station benches TOTAL
TOTAL $15,209,372 $785,000 $9,352,000 $65,611 $1,800,000 $1,410,000 $180,000 $90,000 $155,000 $25,000 $20,000 $29,091,983
A Public Hearing will be held upon request. Requests for a Public Hearing must be in writing and will be received until 4 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2017. Requests for a Public Hearing and/or other written comments should be sent to the following address and clearly marked “Public Hearing Comments”: Ocean City Transportation 204 65th Street, Building E Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Written comments can also be emailed to: Mr. Mark D. Rickards at mdrickards@oceancitymd.gov In the event it is requested, a Public Hearing will be held on: Monday, March 6, 2017 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 301 Baltimore Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 If special assistance is required at the Public Hearing, contact Ocean City Transportation, Administrative Assistant, at 410-723-2174 prior to 4 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2017. OCD-2/2/5t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 26th day of July, 2017. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the
claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Robert K. Burns Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: February 02, 2017 OCD-2/2/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class "A" B/W 7 Day License From Monya, Inc. to Village Market Spirits, Inc. and an Upgrade in Type of License from a Class "A" BEERWINE to a Class: "A" BEER-WINELIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Richard Jackson Smith, Jr., 315 N. Heron Gull Court, Ocean City, MD 21842; and Azezeh Ramadan, 12646 Whisper Trace Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842. For: Village Market Spirits, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Village Market Beer, Wine & Liquor 1816 Philadelphia Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842
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PUBLIC NOTICES Formerly: Monya, Inc. There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: February 15, 2017 @ 1:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/2/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for Transfer of Location of a Class "B" B/W 7 Day License From 207 A N. Atlantic Avenue to 211 N. Atlantic Avenue and for a Downgrade in Type of License From a Class "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR to a Class: "B" BEER-WINE License: 7 Day By: Jacqueline Eaton Ball, 10314 Longview Court, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Wescon Corporation For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Conner's Restaurant 211 N. Atlantic Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: February 15, 2017 @ 1:15 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/2/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for Transfer of Location of a Class "B" B/W 7 Day License From 211 N. Atlantic Avenue to 207 N. Atlantic Avenue and an Upgrade in Type of License From a Class "B" BEER-WINE to a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Phil Houck, 1582 Teal Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; and Michele Knopp, 12941 Motter Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Houck & Houck For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Bull on the Beach 207 N. Atlantic Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: February 15, 2017 @ 1:25 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/2/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for Class: "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By:
McMahon Connor, 203 N. Tyrone Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21212; Todd Stephen Hays, 220 Purlington Road, Timonium, Maryland 21093; and Joshua Kotis, 326 Williams Street Unit #206, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: 15th Street AUCE, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Cluckin Crab 1500 Philadelphia Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: February 15, 2017 @ 1:35 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/2/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for an Upgrade in Type of License From a Class "A" BEERWINE to a Class: "A" BEER-WINELIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Walid Saleh, 10114 Godspeed Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Natalie Saleh, 10114 Godspeed Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Ghassan lssa Neshawat, 12622 Old Bridge Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; and Taghrid S. Neshawat, 12622 Old Bridge Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For. OC Dollar Store, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: OC Dollar Store 203 N. Philadelphia Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: February 15, 2017 @ 1:50 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/2/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Change in Class of License AND Upgrade in Type of License From a Class "B" BEERWINE to a Class: "A" BEER-WINELIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Mahmoud A. Alhamad, 209 Barbary Coast Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811; and Shadi Mohammad Hasan, 209 Barbary Coast Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: ADHAM, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Seaside Deli Beer, Wine and Liquor 7207 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on:
February 15, 2017 @ 2:05 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/2/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "A" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Lloyd Gene Martin, 13520 Holly Lane, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Richard Stephen Currence, 10045 Bonita Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; and Stephen NMN Van Wijk, 611 142ND Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Ocean City Square Beer, Wine And Liquor, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Ocean City Square Beer, Wine and Liquor 11803 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: February 15, 2017 @ 2:35 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/2/2t _________________________________
months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Timothy M. Fair Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: February 02, 2017 OCD-2/2/3t _________________________________ FAMILY COURT FOR THE STATE OF DELAWARE
NOTICE OF FAMILY COURT ACTION TO: Holly Cook, Respondent Petitioner, Michelle Nickerson has filed a Petition for Permanent Guardianship against you in the Family Court of the State of Delaware for Kent County on January 31, 2017. If you do not file an answer with the Family Court within 20 days after publication of this notice, exclusive of the date of publication, as required by statute, this action will be heard in Family Court without further notice. Petition No. 17-02335 DATE: 2/6/2017 Michelle Nickerson OCD-2/9/1t _________________________________
AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, PA WILLIAM E. ESHAM III ESQ 11047 RACETRACK ROAD P.O. BOX 1244 BERLIN, MD 21811
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16803 Notice is given that the Register of Wills court of Philadelphia, PA appointed Timothy M. Fair, 52 Biscayne Boulevard, West Deptford, NJ 08096 as the Executor of the Estate of Catherine M. Fair who died on October 28, 2016 domiciled in Pennsylvania, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is William E. Esham III whose address is 11047 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD 21811. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two
Town of Ocean City
BID SOLICITATION Tennis Court Reconstruction The Town of Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide work for the Tennis Court Reconstruction Project and to be in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the Tennis Court Reconstruction Project may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Associate, Leila Milewski, at lmilewski@ocancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6643 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. A pre-bid meeting will be held on Friday, February 17, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Ocean City Tennis Center, 104 61st St., Ocean City, MD 21842. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than 11 a.m. on Friday, March 03, 2017 at which time they will be
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BID ADVERTISEMENT & PREQUALIFICATION Construction of Worcester County Library Berlin Branch - Berlin, MD The Whiting Turner Contracting Company, on behalf of the Worcester County Commissioners, is currently soliciting bids for construction of the Worcester County Berlin Library. This project consists of a new two story branch library of approximately 11,000 gsf of conditioned space on Harrison Avenue in Berlin, MD. Construction is primarily wood frame on a slab on grade with a brick and metal panel façade. HVAC includes a ground source heat pump and VRV system and separate energy recovery ventilation system. Site work includes driveways, walkways, parking lot, signage, landscaping, a storm water management system and site utilities. Bid documents, bid packages and proposal forms are available on Whiting Turner's ftp site: https://app.box.com/s/lzyb3hcq081jf6 9i8joyks6x70sy06g2. Interested subcontractors are encouraged to attend a pre bid meeting to be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 14th 2017, at the Berlin Town Hall located at 10 William Street, Berlin, MD 21811 (2nd Floor Council Chamber). All contractors must be qualified by The Whiting Turner Contracting Company for their bid to be considered. Pre qualification forms are available on Whiting Turner's ftp site and shall be emailed to Logan.Street@Whiting-Turner.com. Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 23rd in the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. Envelopes shall be marked "Proposal for Berlin Library (Bid Package)" in the lower left hand corner. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud in the Board Room (First Floor Government Center). After opening of bids, The Whiting Turner Contracting Company will be evaluating and conducting scope reviews for the purpose of providing the Worcester County Commissioners a Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal. In awarding the proposal, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all proposals, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever proposal they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best proposal, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility
PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning February 09, 2017, or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. Line No
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All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-2/9/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ of subcontractors being considered, previous experience of subcontractors with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed in writing to Logan Street at Logan.Street@Whiting-Turner.com. OCD-2/9/1t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Replacement of Overhead Doors at Public Works Roads Building Snow Hill, Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the replacement of overhead doors at 5764 Worcester Highway in
Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. Bid specification packages and bid forms may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. A Pre-Bid Meeting and Work Site Inspection will be held on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Worcester County Roads Division Building located at 5764 Worcester Highway, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. It is highly recommended that all interested bidders attend this meeting to obtain clarifications. During the Pre-Bid Meeting the project scope and Bid Documents will be discussed to answer any
questions that Bidders may have. Any questions must be submitted in writing to Frank Adkins, County Roads Superintendent, by email to fadkins@co.worcester.md.us by 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 pm, Monday, March 13, 2017 in the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Roads Building Overhead Door Replacement" in the lower lefthand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In award-
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PUBLIC NOTICES ing 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, County Roads Superintendent, by email to fadkins@co.worcester.md.us or by phone at 410-632-2244. Email correspondence is encouraged. OCD-2/9/1t _________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION Campground Road Relocation at Assateague State Park The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is hereby providing notice regarding the proposed relocation of five camp loop roads located at Assateague State Park. The Park is located on Assateague Island at Campground Road, Berlin, MD 21811. The project involves the shifting of five camp loop roads from 20 to 100 feet westward away from the primary dune along the beach, including the relocation or elimination of several campsites. The project
is being done to allow for the widening of the base of the dunes and to increase resilience to coastal storm events. The project also involves installation of several asphalt paths from campsites to bathhouses to increase accessibility for handicapped individuals, along with a modest gravel parking lot for five new walkin campsites. No new buildings are included in the project. The project is located within the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area and involves an increase of lot coverage of 0.42 acres. The project also includes mitigation for impacts to habitat and water quality. Plans can be viewed at http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/eastern/assateague.asp x. They may also be viewed at Assateague State Park Headquarters at 7307 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD 21811 and, by appointment only (410-260-8177), at the Maryland Park Service, Department of Natural Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, E-3, Annapolis, MD 21401. This public notice is being provided in accordance with the provisions of COMAR 27.03.01.03. The Critical Area Commission will review the project at the meeting scheduled for March 1, 2017. Comments on the project can be submitted until February 27, 2017 and should be addressed to LeeAnne Chandler, Chief of Planning, Maryland Park Service, 580 Taylor Ave., E-3, Annapolis, MD 21401, via fax (410) 260-8191 or via email to
leeanne.chandler@maryland.gov. OCD-2/9/1t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Thomas McCarthy aka Thomas B. McCarthy and Patrick Mccarthy aka Patrick J. Mccarthy Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C16000134
NOTICE ORDERED, this 31st day of January, 2017 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland,
that the sale of the property at 508 Robin Drive, Unit 38, Ocean City, Maryland 21824 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 6th day of March, 2017 provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 27th day of February, 2017. The report states the amount of sale to be $97,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-2/9/3t _________________________________
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Commentary
Towers were last vestiges of ‘50s era
Aside from the entertainment aspect of seeing a pair of old water tanks being taken down, amazingly, in just one day each, some people might conclude that their demolition doesn’t merit much attention. Shrugging off the departure of the tanks on Worcester Street and 15th Street, however, misses the point — they are the last vestiges of Ocean City’s pre-boom skyline. That might not mean much either, until you reflect on the “good old days,” when these structures were erected. When the Worcester Street tower was built in 1955, President Dwight Eisenhower had been in office for two years, the Chesapeake Bay bridge was just three years old, and Ocean City more or less ended at 15th Street. The years between 1955 and 1959 saw the introduction of rock ‘n roll music, Eisenhower’s creation of NASA after the Soviet Union launched “Sputnik,” the world’s first space satellite, and the adoption of “In God We Trust” as the country’s official motto. Good thing, too, considering the Cuban Revolution began under the Communist commander Fidel Castro and the Eisenhower Doctrine solidified the United States’ role in Middle Eastern affairs by pledging U.S. economic and military aid to any country there that faced armed aggression, especially from the Soviets. People who long for the “good old days” of the 1950s might also have forgotten some of its difficulties. Department store seamstress Rosa Parks, an AfricanAmerican, was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955 for refusing to relinquish her bus seat to a white passenger. School children everywhere performed “duck and cover” drills to prepare for the liklihood of a Soviet nuclear attack, a Cold War belief that also saw the advent of the fallout shelter as a way to survive Armageddon ... maybe. In addition, a significant portion of the country’s population still supported Sen. Joe McCarthy’s fear-mongering pursuit of real and imagined Communists, even though he had just been censured by the Senate for attacking his colleagues. Meanwhile, Ocean City gained two new water towers, which would go on for roughly 60 years greeting visitors who just wanted to get away from it all.
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Letters to the editor ‘Beef & beer’ raises $6,000
Editor, Star Charities wishes to thank the community and our generous sponsors for participating in our annual “Beef & Beer,” an event that raises funds for wounded veterans. It was held Friday, Jan. 27 at the Ocean Pines Community Center. We are proud to be able to donate $6,000 to the Warrior Canine Connection in Brookville, Maryland. Warrior Canine Connection enlists service members and veterans with combat stress in the critical mission of training service dogs for fellow wounded warriors. Anna Foultz President, Star Charities
Campground zoning could be dangerous
Editor, I was recently made aware of a request to rezone the Pine Shore Golf Course South property, from E-1 (as decided upon in the Worcester County Comprehensive Plan) to A-2 zoning that could allow for the development of a campground off Routes 611 and 376.
I oppose the precedent of making this change in such a critical, fragile area. I live in South Point, and the impact of the proposed high density sites, bringing 311 families and their corresponding vehicles into an area that is our one way out for evacuation purposes, is alarming. I understand that a proposed increase of 213 sites in Frontier Town will extend the property all the way to the Route 611 and Route 376 intersection. Traffic has already noticeably increased along these two routes in the summer months in the past couple of years. We already have existing campgrounds in our immediate area off of Route 611: Frontier Town, (585 + 213 sites = 798 sites); Castaways, (394 sites); and Assateague State and Federal campground sites, (498 sites). These numbers do not even take into account the large number of day visitors to each of these parks, or to the Rum Pointe, Ocean City and Eagles’ Landing golf courses. Nor does it include the high density sites in Assateague Pointe and Bayside developments. Increasing the population density along this corridor could be creating a very dangerous situation for visitors and residents
alike. Please do not permit this rezoning to A-2. Not only would it be dangerous for evacuation purposes and affect traffic safety of bicyclists, joggers and vehicles, but it would also compound the water quality issues in Ayres Creek, and would change the character of the fragile and pristine area that we love and care for. Please let us not destroy what makes our area so unique. Please be on alert for notice of the public hearing to be held on this matter. Jan L. Adamchak Berlin
Unfunded pensions cause for concern
Editor, Why are 35 state pension funds perilously underfunded? What are they doing wrong? However, private pension funds are significantly more solvent. In general, public pension funds assume their money will grow by on average 7.5 percent per annum, the higher growth estimate allows a lower annual contribution, while private funds assume 3.5 percent annual growth rate requiring a much higher annual fund contribuContinued on Page 70
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Letters to the editor Continued from Page 69 tion. Overtime this difference is huge so which is more correct? Governments notoriously don’t like putting more money in their pension funds, so they estimate high numbers of growth. However, is a 7.5 percent growth guestimate fair to the public or the employees who rely on the funds for retirement when the actual growth experience in the stock market since 2000 has been closer to 3.5 percent? No, it isn’t. In Ocean City, our two public pension funds are said to be roughly 85 percent funded based on a 7.5 percent annual growth rate but be careful? If the actual growth is 3.5 percent are the public funds correct in stating they are 85 percent funded? The Ocean City funds are approximately $114 million in value. They would have to contribute approximately $4.5 million more annually if they assumed a 3.5 percent annual growth rate. This would be a big bite out of our annual budget. If true why is this being ignored? Do politicians simply not know about the overly optimistic growth assumptions they are using? The federal courts have been unequivocal on this issue. Pension funds must be funded. It is arguably the only expense made on a local,
county or state level that must be fully funded yet maybe the politicians merely do not care because the shortfalls occur in future years and are mostly invisible today. What would happen if we in Ocean City, contrary to other governments, adopted a more conservative annual growth assumption of 3.5 percent for our pension funds? Two things, it would cost us about $4.5 million more a year straining the budget, and secondly it would reveal that our claimed level of funded pensions was significantly overstated and a more realistic number might be around 60 percent funded in 10 years, and 50 percent funded in 20, dramatically less than the numbers today, bloated by an unrealistic 7.5 percent annual growth assumption used by our government today. Worcester County’s pension funds, which Ocean City in inexorably tied to, are in much worse shape. The conundrum is a spike in taxes to increase funding could be self-defeating in that it might invite further property value declines reducing the taxable base further in future years. We have just sustained seven out of eight years of property declines. Nonetheless this is not a good reason for local governments to assume un-
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City spending too much on St. Louis property
Editor, The Ocean City mayor and City Council are purchasing a parcel of land in the 200 block of St. Louis Avenue. One of the stated purposes of the acquisition is to relocate the Boardwalk tram operation from the inlet to the new location. While logistically there are some issues such as trams crossing Baltimore and Philadelphia Avenues to reach the Boardwalk, the M&CC has finally provided the public with some reasonable explanations regarding this purchase. I can accept some of their logic. However, I do object to the fact
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that they are paying $220,000 over the appraised value. The M&CC are paying $2,000,000 for a property that they had appraised for $1,780,000. There is an abundance of evidence to suggest they are overpaying for the property. For example, recent assessments have revealed widespread reductions in land values of commercial property accounts throughout Ocean City. The M&CC have a fiduciary responsibility to preserve our tax dollars. Overpaying for property with public funds is bad enough, but what adds insult to injury is that they did not reveal the fact that they are paying nearly 12.4 percent over the appraised value. The M&CC continue to show a lack of transparency when dealing with the residents and property owners of Ocean City. It should not be the responsibility of citizens to flush this out. The M&CC should be more forthcoming with this kind of information. Vincent DePaul Gisriel Jr. Ocean City
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